Managerless Motherwell have revealed star midfielder Lennon Miller is back in full training this week ahead of Saturday’s clash with Ross County.
The 18-year-old was joined by team-mate Jair Tavares in making a return to action this week after a spell outinjured and Miller’s return will be a welcome sight for caretaker gaffer Stephen Frail as they prepare to host the Staggies.
Motherwell fans breathed a huge sigh of relief last week as the transfer window slammed shut with star man Miller still on the books at Fir Park.
The Steelmen are reported to have knocked back a late bid from Union St-Gilloise on deadline day, with the Belgian side falling short of the Steelmen’s £4.5million valuation for the midfielder.
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic and Italian Serie-A side Udinese also showed an interest in the former Coltness High School pupil, but he will remain at Fir Park until at least the end of the season.
Wishaw ace Miller still has 18 months left on his deal and is back on the training pitch after a spell out injured.
Frail will be delighted to hold on to their prize asset as the club pick up the pieces from Stuart Kettlewell’s shock resignation late last month.
The search for a new manager is continuing this week and the club have been able to use a free week to scout out potential successors.
Ayr United boss Scott Brown last week ruled himself out of the job, while former Newcastle United midfielder and ex-Cyprus boss Temur Ketsbaia is the latest name to be linked to the Fir Park hot-seat.
In other team news ahead of the County clash, the club stated: “Apostolos Stamatelopoulos is progressing through the rehabilitation process from his calf injury.
“Jack Vale has returned to his parent club to undergo surgery on an achilles injury. Vale will be missing for a period of time.
“Archie Mair has also had surgery, with the goalkeeper sustaining a fracture of the hand.
“Marvin Kaleta came off against Celtic with a knee issue. The club are monitoring his condition.”