James McFadden signs a new deal with Motherwell

Motherwell forward James McFadden has signed a new deal with the Scottish Premiership side until the end of the season.

McFadden, who won 48 international caps for Scotland, signed a new contract on Saturday.

The 32-year-old embarked on a third spell at Fir Park toward the end of last year, when he signed a short-term deal.

McFadden has been registered and is available for selection for the game against Kilmarnock, should Mark McGhee wish to use him in the squad.

"I'm really pleased to be staying on at Motherwell. I love it here and it's the only club in Scotland I'd consider at this stage," McFadden said.

"I've continued to train and I am ready to go right away. I will give everything I can for as long as I'm here."

And McGhee is delighted to have completed the deal for the experienced former Everton and Birmingham player.

McGhee said: "We've been keen to get James tied up for a while, but it had to be right for everyone. I've said it so many times, but you can't have enough people with the ability and influence around the club the way James has.

"He'll help our younger lads too - if you're a Dylan Mackin or a Dom Thomas, you can't help but learn from someone like that.

"More than that though, he'll be able to help the lads on a Saturday afternoon. He's a player with real ability and has looked very sharp in training."