Christopher Long: Last News

Taking the next step? Fans sure think so. On Wednesday, July 20, Chloe Trautman shared a new photo of her and boyfriend Christopher Long with a suspicious caption.

Motherwell announced that 23 players would leave the club when their contracts expire.That list includes important first-team players like Declan Gallagher, Allan Campbell, Christopher Long and Liam Kelly - who will return to parent club Queen's Park Rangers.'Well boss Alexander needs to replace those players and while he anticipates a lot of new faces next season, the 49 year-old insists he doesn't want a bloated squad. Alexander told Inside Motherwell : “Obviously we’ve got a bit of recruitment to do.

Cole revealed earlier this month that talks were positive over an extended deal and that he was enjoying one of the best seasons of his career under Alexander.Motherwell have also offered new deals or an invite to return to pre-season training to Dean Corenlius, Charles Dunne and Scott Fox.The Fir Park side have announced that 17 players will be leaving the club when their contracts expire including key players Allan Campbell and Declan Gallagher.

Campbell's absence meant that he missed the opportunity to play his final game for his boyhood club ahead of a summer exit with Luton's head of recruitment, Mick Halford in attendance.Ross County boss John Hughes was forced into two defensive changes as key duo Leo Hjelde and Alex Iacovitti missed out.The pair picked up injuries in the Staggies' midweek win against Hamilton and Carl Tremarco and Keith Watson replaced them.Motherwell started on the front foot and won a free-kick on the edge of the box when Vigurs hauled down Christopher Long.The 26 year-old picked himself to take the set-piece but he drilled the ball straight into the wall and it bounced clear.Referee Steven McLean was extremely busy during the opening five minutes and after

up being caught by a wayward Devante Cole strike for his troubles.As it was, a Jordan Roberts brace, plus goals from Christopher Long, Cole and Allan Campbell secured the Steelmen's progression into tomorrow's fourth round draw.And Alexander was thrilled for all involved as the endured a tricky opening half hour before blowing their Highland League opponents away in Pitmedden.The Motherwell boss told their club media: "It was great to see some of the supporters here poking their heads above the fence and it's great, because we haven't seen them for a very long time - and I haven't seen them at all."So we are just glad that everyone has got a smile on their face attached to Motherwell today."We had to earn the right to win the game.

The magic of the Scottish Cup Motherwell boss Graham Alexander and his players acknowledged the fans at full-time, giving them a round of applause for their support during their 5-0 victory.Jordan Roberts grabbed two, while Christopher Long, Devante Cole and Allan Campbell were also on target during the comprehensive victory over the Highland League outfit.Follow Lanarkshire Live Sport onTwitter via@LanLiveSport, like us onFacebookor find us onInstagramfor the latest sports news, pictures and video.

defeat to Kilmarnock in their last outing.Nathan McGinley, Steven Lawless and Christopher Long also came in as Jake Carroll, Ricki Lamie, Barry Maguire and the injured Tony Watt - on commentator duties for the club's stream of the game - dropped out.Among Formartine's substitutes was player-manager Paul Lawson, once a midfielder at Fir Park.Formartine, who had nine players in the starting 11 over the age of 30, acquitted themselves well in the early stages and had the first chance of the game inside five minutes when Garry Wood's header forced Liam Kelly into a good stop.A thumping drive from Jordan Roberts found the side netting for the Steelmen after 13 minutes, as the visitors looked to find a wall through the red and white defensive

which had lost to St Johnstone a week earlier, with Jordan Archer handed a debut and Allan Campbell, Nathan McGinley and Christopher Long all returning to the starting lineup.