Former Celt signs for Motherwell as McCall looks to move on

Paul Lawson has joined Motherwell- just as manager Stuart McCall prepares for talks with Sheffield United.

The midfielder spent six seasons with Ross County but was keen to return to the central belt with the bonus of Motherwell being in the qualifying rounds for the Europa League.

Speaking to Motherwell tv the 28-year-old said: ““It’s great to have my future sorted out. There is a lot of uncertainty around Scottish Football so it’s really pleasing to have things sorted early doors.

“I enjoyed my time at Ross County. I have been pleased with my performances and thankfully the manager [Stuart McCall] spotted that and came in to sign me.

“He is probably the main reason why I joined. I met him and he was keen to bring me here which was great and obviously the boys have enjoyed a fantastic season and I am keen to try and continue that next year.”

Lawson captained Celtic’s reserve side under Kenny McDowall and enjoyed loan spells with St Mirren and St Johnstone.

Whether he will get the opportunity to work with McCall remains open to debate.

After finishing second in the SPL McCall has repaired his reputation down south where he had a spell in charge of Bradford City.

McCall recently signed a new contract with Motherwell but has been given permission to speak to Sheffield United where he was assistant manager to Neil Warnock.

If McCall moves back to Yorkshire he’s likely to be followed out the door by a number of out of contract players.

Players’ Player of the Year Michael Higden and James McFadden are both out of contract and unlikely to re-sign until McCall’s position is confirmed.