Motherwell bolster squad as defender re-signs

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Motherwell have bolstered their squad ahead of the Viaplay Cup group stages kick-off by securing defender Dan Casey on a two-year deal.The Irishman had been considering his options elsewhere, but has decided to accept the contract offered to him at the end of the season by boss Stuart Kettlewell.Casey, who impressed last season, after arriving from Sacramento Republic in February, quickly became a fan favourite and linked well with fellow defenders Callum Butcher and Paul McGinn.He is one of three players from last season to sign new deals, following Harry Paton and Jon Obika, while striker Connor Wilkinson has also joined.Kettlewell told the club's website: "It's very obvious why we wanted to get Dan back again this season - he was a big part of the success we saw on the pitch in my tenure last campaign."We want to see the same Dan Casey again this season."Casey said: "I am so happy to be walking back through the doors of Fir Park again."The feeling around the club and in the dressing room is great."We had a hugely impressive end to the season and I want to pick up where we left off."The fans were brilliant and I felt like they took me in quickly.

That's what makes you want to give your all when you put on the jersey."I can't wait to get up and running."Casey will wear the number 15 jersey and goes straight into the squad for today's Viaplay Cup Group G opener at Elgin City.Follow Lanarkshire Live Sport onTwitter via@LanLiveSport, like us onFacebookor find us onInstagramfor the latest sports news, pictures and video.