Stevie Hammell says kids are Motherwell’s future, having handed a debut to young Kian Speirs during Sunday’s 1-0 Premiership win over St Mirren.
The 18-year-old midfielder climbed off the bench in 67 minutes to replace Sean Goss, and was joined in the squad by striker Mark Ferrie (16), as Hammell replaced Graham Alexander as caretaker boss for the trip to Paisley
Academy director Hammell says they wouldn’t have been pitched in unless they were ready, but wants to see other youngsters following their example.