Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, James Dornan*, Ruth Maguire*, Graeme Dey*, Stuart McMillan*, Richard Lyle*, Ash Denham*, Bill Kidd*, Clare Haughey*, Stewart Stevenson*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie* *S5M-09934 Clare Adamson: Retirement of the Footballer, Steven Hammell That the — Parliament offers its best wishes to Steven Hammell, the long-serving left back for Motherwell FC, on his forthcoming retirement after almost 600 games and 20 years with the Steelmen; acknowledges that highlights of Steven s impressive career include playing 12 times for Scotland ’ under-21s between 2001 and 2004, being named Motherwell Supporters Association Player of ’ the Year in 2001, and getting drafted into Scotland s top squad for a World Cup qualifier against ’ Croatia in May 2013; understands that he has played under 12 managers as a Motherwell player; notes that he is leaving the team at the end of January 2018 to take over as the Fir Park club s ’ new Academy Director; considers that Steven s experience as a great player and model ’ professional for the club and the academy, where he has already worked for several years, will serve as an inspiration to young people in football; is aware that helping young players is crucial to the ongoing success of Motherwell FC, and commends Steven for his continued commitment to the Steelmen and the development of youth in the sport.