Baraclough's deadline day delight

Motherwell boss Ian Baraclough was delighted with his transfer deadline day dealings which brought four players to Fir Park.

Goalkeeper George Long, midfielder Conor Grant, winger Marvin Johnson and forward Nathan Thomas all completed moves to the Steelmen on Monday.

Long, 21, and Grant, 19, join on loan for the rest of the season from Sheffield United and Everton respectively.

Johnson, 24 has moved from Kidderminster for an undisclosed fee while Thomas, 20, arrived from Plymouth on a deal until the end of the season with the option of a further year.

Baraclough told Motherwell's official website: "Nathan is a player I have being keeping tabs on for some time.

"Like Marvin, he's very quick and can be a match winner. We now have different options and different ways to play.

"He can be effective on both flanks or even through the middle, so the versatility will be a real bonus for us.

"Like the others we've signed, he has a point to prove and we hope to take advantage of someone with fire in his belly.

"Conor is an exciting young talent who I've seen and watched on several occasions with the Everton Development side.

"He can play in a number of midfield positions and has great energy, exactly what we require for the last few months of the campaign.

"We have been tracking Marvin for some time so we are thrilled to get him.

"George will increase the competition in a crucial position for us.''