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Mark Pirie

Motherwell star Declan Gallagher gears up for action tonight in shock football return

Everyone is finding their own way to deal with the SPFL shut down.

Some are watching old re-runs of games, some are counting down the days until 'Sunderland Till I Die' arrives on Netflix again, but for Scotland cap Declan Gallagher he still has the chance to represent Motherwell.

The centre-back will be taking part in the 'Ultimate Quaran-Team' tournament on behalf of the club tonight as the Steelmen face Grimsby on FIFA20.

Gallagher will see his skills tested against footballer the Bradley Garmston from the English League Two side tonight.

(SNS Group)

The clash will be streamed live on Twitch TV as part of the 128-team tournament organised by Leyton Orient.

If you're missing your matchday action you can tune in from 6pm, with bookmakers even giving odds on the virtual cup fixture.

If you're wondering, ' Well visit Blundell Park as slight favourites with odds of 10/11.

Lanarkshire rivals Hamilton Accies will be in action tomorrow in the second round as they taken on Dutch outfit FC Utrecht.

Hamilton goalscorer Marios Ogkmpoe (L) shakes manager Brian Rice's hand at full time (SNS Group)

To win the tournament, you ask? Well Accies are the preferred option with bookmakers right now at 80/1, with Motherwell at 100/1.

The Premiership sides are a long way off favourites Middlesbrough and FC Nantes who both sit at 11/2.

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