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Everton goalkeeper Russell Griffiths joins Motherwell on loan

By Matthew Treadwell

Friday 27 January 2017 13:35, UK

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Russell Griffiths of Everton in action during the U18 Premier League match against Manchester City
Image: Russell Griffiths has joined Motherwell on loan

Motherwell have signed Everton goalkeeper Russell Griffiths on loan until the end of the season.

Griffiths is yet to make a senior appearance for Ronald Koeman's side but has already spent two loan spells away from Goodison Park.

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Highlights of the fourth round Scottish Cup clash at Ibrox between Rangers and Motherwell

The 20-year-old played two games for Halifax last season, where he was sent off in the 4-1 National League win at Gateshead.

Griffiths enjoyed a more productive spell with Sky Bet League Two side Cheltenham this campaign, playing 29 times for the Robins.

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Shortly after the news that Griffiths had made the move to Fir Park, Motherwell confirmed goalkeeper Dean Brill will leave the club to try to secure regular first-team football.

Brill joined from Inverness in June 2016 but the 31-year-old has not played for the Steelmen.

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MOTHERWELL, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 16: Dean Brill of Inverness gestures during the Scottish Premiership League Match against Motherwell
Image: Dean Brill - in action for Inverness - has left Fir Park after failing to break into the Motherwell team

The loan signing of Griffiths on Friday comes a day after Motherwell signed winger Elliott Frear from National League side Forest Green Rovers.

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