Motherwell have emerged as the latest club to admit they have yet to be convinced by the Scottish Premier League's plan for a 10-team top flight.

Despite being part of the six-club steering group that came up with the proposal, Motherwell say they have yet to decide on their own position.

They say they await further details from chief executive Neil Doncaster.

"Motherwell Football Club has neither agreed to nor voted for any restructure proposal," said a website statement.

"Our position has been to participate fully in the debate and listen to the various arguments being put forward.

"We have made it clear that we are strongly in favour of change which makes for all of Scottish football.

"We are acutely aware of the strong media and fan support for a top league of 14.

We are supportive of a number of the proposed changes, including an early July start date and winter break Motherwell statement

"This has been discounted by a number of clubs due to lack of remaining funding for a second league and potential for a number of meaningless games following a split after 26 games.

"We do agree that proper funding for a second league is key to moving the game forward.

"We are therefore potentially faced with a stark choice - vote for the 10 and 12 league structure or vote to stay as we are.

"Our position has been consistent throughout the many months of discussions - we would prefer a larger top league but are willing to discuss and consider alternative structures favoured by other clubs."

Hearts, Dundee United and Kilmarnock have previously been vocal with their doubts about the 10-team top flight, which was the subject this week of a scathing verbal attack from Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager Terry Butcher.

Now Motherwell, who plan to hold an open forum for their own fans, have stressed that they remain to be convinced about the financial safeguards being put in place for clubs being relegated from a smaller SPL.

"Turning to the specific proposal being discussed, we along with other clubs have continued to state that we are unhappy with certain aspects of what is being proposed," they state.

"We are supportive of a number of the proposed changes, including an early July start date and winter break.

"As Neil Doncaster stated on Monday, he has been asked to further develop a number of areas and return to the clubs with a revised document.

"Part of this process is focusing on a proper financial safety net for relegated clubs.

"Once that document is received, the board of directors will fully consider the revised proposal and make a decision."

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