Lionel Ainsworth
Born: October 1, 1987 (age 37)
Height: 5' 5" (165cm)
Hometown: Nottingham, England
Nationality: 
English
EnglishPosition: Winger
| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2012-2014 | Rotherham United |
| → 2013-2014 | Motherwell (loan) | |
| 2014-2017 | Motherwell | |
Sports Mole has 45 articles about Lionel Ainsworth. Articles 1 to 40:
Preston North End battle to victory over Motherwell
Joe Garner and Neil Kilkenny lead Preston North End to a 2-1 victory over Motherwell at Fir Park.
10 years ago
Bilel Mohsni given minimum four-match ban
Bilel Mohsni is charged with "excessive misconduct" by the SFA in the wake of Rangers' defeat to Motherwell.
10 years ago
Leeds United target Lee Erwin offered new Motherwell deal
Motherwell offer 21-year-old striker Lee Erwin a new contract amid interest from Championship side Leeds United.
10 years ago
Ian Baraclough: 'Motherwell perfect against Rangers'
Ian Baraclough hopes that a fight between Lee Erwin and Bilel Mohsni will not overshadow Motherwell's Scottish Premiership playoff victory over Rangers.
10 years ago
Rangers lose out to Motherwell
Rangers miss the chance to return to the Scottish Premiership for the 2015-16 season after losing 6-1 on aggregate to Motherwell in their two-legged playoff.
10 years ago
Live Commentary: Motherwell 3-0 Rangers (6-1 on aggregate) - as it happened
Find out how Motherwell secured their place in next season's Scottish Premiership at the expense of Rangers, courtesy of Sports Mole's text updates.
10 years ago
Preview: Motherwell vs. Rangers
Sports Mole previews the second leg of the Scottish Premiership playoff final between Motherwell and Rangers.
10 years ago
Stuart McCall irked by sub-par Rangers
Stuart McCall says that Rangers' first-leg Scottish Premiership playoff final defeat to Motherwell may have scuppered their hopes of returning to the top flight.
10 years ago
Rangers left with mountain to climb after Motherwell defeat
Rangers are left with a mountain to climb in the Scottish Premiership playoff final after succumbing to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Motherwell in the first leg at Ibrox.
10 years ago
Team News: Nicky Clark replaces Lee McCulloch for Rangers, widespread changes for Motherwell
Rangers manager Stuart McCall makes one change ahead of his side's Scottish Premiership playoff final first leg against Motherwell at Ibrox, while the visitors change nine players.
10 years ago
Live Commentary: Rangers 1-3 Motherwell - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of the Scottish Premiership playoff clash between Rangers and Motherwell in Glasgow.
10 years ago
Motherwell too strong for Kilmarnock
Motherwell boost their chances of avoiding finishing in the Scottish Premiership's relegation playoff spot with a 3-1 win over Kilmarnock.
10 years ago
Hamilton Academical too strong for Motherwell
Hamilton Academical win their first post-split match in the Scottish Premiership, beating Motherwell 2-0 at New Douglas Park.
10 years ago
Motherwell put five past St Mirren at Fir Park
Motherwell ease to a comfortable 5-0 victory over St Mirren at Fir Park in the Scottish Premiership, with Lee Erwin and John Sutton both grabbing braces.
10 years ago
Motherwell thrash 10-man Hamilton Academical to boost survival hopes
Motherwell decimate 10-man Hamilton in the Lanarkshire derby at Fir Park to move four points clear of the Scottish Premiership's automatic relegation spot.
10 years ago
Aberdeen come from behind to beat Motherwell
Aberdeen score twice in two minutes to come from behind for a 2-1 win over Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership.
10 years ago
Scottish Premiership roundup: Motherwell grab rare win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Sports Mole rounds up Saturday's Scottish Premiership action as Motherwell grab a rare 2-1 win over Inverness on a good day for the bottom-half teams.
10 years ago
Team News: Dundee United's Henri Anier makes home debut against former club Motherwell
Dundee United hand Henri Anier his home debut against Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership.
10 years ago
Managerless Motherwell upset league leaders Dundee United
Motherwell begin life after Stuart McCall with a 1-0 victory over Scottish Premiership leaders Dundee United, as Iain Vigurs ends their five-match losing streak.
10 years ago
Michael O'Halloran brace gives St Johnstone win
Michael O'Halloran scores twice to give St Johnstone a 2-1 win over Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership.
10 years ago
Hamilton Academical edge shootout with Motherwell
Hamilton Academical win 6-5 in a penalty shootout with Motherwell to move into the fourth round of the League Cup.
11 years ago
Team News: Trio of changes by Motherwell for Kilmarnock visit
Motherwell bring in Jack Leitch, Henrik Ojamaa, and Iain Vigurs for today's Scottish Premiership visit to Kilmarnock.
11 years ago
Scottish Premiership roundup: Motherwell see off St Johnstone
Motherwell keep up the pressure on second-placed Aberdeen with a 2-1 win against St Johnstone in today's Scottish Premiership clash at Fir Park.
11 years ago
Scottish Premiership roundup: Dundee United thrash Motherwell
Dundee United thrash Motherwell 5-1 in today's Scottish Premiership clash at Tannadice Park.
11 years ago
John Sutton double earns a point for Motherwell
Two goals from John Sutton earn Motherwell a point against Celtic in a dramatic match at Fir Park.
11 years ago
Team News: Lionel Ainsworth returns to Motherwell starting lineup
Motherwell recall Lionel Ainsworth to the starting XI for today's trip to St Mirren.
11 years ago
Inverness Caledonian Thistle boss John Hughes still targeting Europe
Inverness Caledonian Thistle boss John Hughes insists that his side is still in contention for European football.
11 years ago
Motherwell move level with Aberdeen with win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Motherwell move level with second-placed Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership with a 2-0 victory over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
11 years ago
Half-Time Report: Motherwell race into two-goal lead against Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Motherwell lead Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2-0 at the break thanks to goals from Lionel Ainsworth and John Sutton.
11 years ago
Late goal rescues point for Motherwell
Hibernian stage a comeback from two goals down to win all three points against Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership.
11 years ago
Half-Time Report: Motherwell lead going into the break
Goals from John Sutton and Lionel Ainsworth give Motherwell a 2-0 lead going into half time against Hibernian this afternoon.
11 years ago
Scottish Premiership roundup: Motherwell beat Hearts
Motherwell thump Hearts while Aberdeen maintain second in the Scottish Premiership with a win over St Johnstone.
11 years ago
Scottish Premiership roundup: Motherwell keep up pressure on league leaders
Motherwell do their best to keep the pressure on league leaders Celtic by notching a 4-0 win over St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership.
11 years ago
Scottish Premiership roundup: Motherwell thrash Partick Thistle
Motherwell continue to do their best to keep the pressure on league leaders Celtic with a 5-1 thrashing of Partick Thistle in the Scottish Premiership.
11 years ago
Scottish Premiership roundup: Celtic earn narrow win
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from the Scottish Premiership on Boxing Day.
11 years ago
Scottish Premiership roundup: Dundee United climb to second
Dundee United go second in the Scottish Premiership with a 1-0 win over Ross County, while Motherwell put three past St Mirren.
11 years ago
Motherwell take all three points
A Stephen McManus goal gives Motherwell a 1-0 win over Hibernian in this afternoon's Scottish Premier League clash.
11 years ago
Team News: James McFadden returns for Motherwell
James McFadden returns to the starting lineup for Motherwell's Scottish Premier league clash against Hibernian this afternoon.
11 years ago
Team News: Gunnar Nielsen, Henri Anier return to Motherwell starting lineup
Stuart McCall makes two changes to the Motherwell team for his side's Scottish Premiership clash with bottom-of-the-table Hearts.
11 years ago
Team News: Celtic make one change from Barcelona defeat
Celtic draft in Teemu Pukki to replace absentee Georgios Samaras against Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership.
11 years ago
