Amid growing financial concerns, several key players were sold during the pre-season in order to reduce the club's wage bill.

Nine new players were signed, but Motherwell struggled early in the season, resulting in the sacking of manager Billy Davies in September.

[1] Eric Black was appointed as his replacement, and over the course the season the club slowly pulled away from bottom-placed St Johnstone to ease any relegation worries.

Eric Black and chief executive Pat Nevin resigned from their positions, with Terry Butcher becoming the club's third manager of the season.

[3] Motherwell announced the signing of David Kelly to a one-year contract on 2 July,[4] with Roberto Martínez signing a day later to a three-year contract.