Livingston midfielder Robbie Crawford has joined Motherwell on a short-term loan deal.
The 26-year-old has signed until January with the Steelmen light in midfield following the departure of David Turnbull to Celtic and Liam Donnelly being sidelined through injury.
He goes straight into the squad for Sunday's Scottish Premiership trip to Aberdeen and 'Well gaffer Stephen Robinson told the club's official website: "It was important we added competition for places in midfield.
“Having lost Liam Donnelly to injury, and sold David Turnbull, we have been short in numbers in that area.
“With the number of games we are facing in the league, in Europe and in cup competitions, it was vital we increased our pool.
“He comes with Premiership experience and, along with Barry Maguire, brings competition to the midfield.
“Robbie is a player we’ve watched for a number of years. He gives us a bit of bite and tenacity. He has good quality on the ball and is more game ready than some of our younger boys, who have been unable to gain vital game time with no reserve games.
“Bringing in Robbie allows us the chance to put boys out on loan, particularly Jamie Semple, Harry Robinson, Ross MacIver and Dean Cornelius.
“They can gain vital experience doing that and hopefully come back fighting for a place, as we develop the next crop of young players.”
Meanwhile, Harry Robinson - the gaffer's son - has been farmed out on a season-long loan to Queen of the South.
Doomhamers boss Allan Johnston said, "I've been interested in Harry for a while now.
"I've seen a lot of Motherwell's second string and Harry has stood out for me.
"Stephen and I have spoken for a few weeks now about the possibility of bringing him to Queens on loan and I'm delighted we've now managed to sort out a deal for the season."
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