[2] On 19 August, Motherwell signed John Sutton to a three-year contract from Wycombe Wanderers.

[3] On 1 September, Motherwell signed Maroš Klimpl on loan from Midtjylland for five-months.

[4] On 2 January, Artur Krysiak joined Motherwell on loan from Birmingham City until the end of the season, whilst Maroš Klimpl extended his loan stay from Midtjylland until the summer.

[7] The following day, 3 February, Chris Porter left the club, signing for Derby County for an undisclosed fee of around £400,000[8] On 12 June 2009, Mark McGhee left the club to become manager of Aberdeen with Assistant Scott Leitch and goalkeeping coach Colin Meldrum also leaving for the Pittodrie outfit.

[9] Updated 5 December 2010[10] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.