Motherwell winger Darren Smith is looking to get fit again so he can be considered for action in the SPL. He has therefore joined Stenhousemuir on a short emergency loan deal until 13 March. The former Scotland Under-21 international has been unlucky with injuries this season and underwent surgery on his hip in the autumn. Despite recovering from the surgery towards the tail end of the 2009, he has been one of the victims of the Steelmen's recent form, and has struggled to get regular football time under his belt.

He said:  "It's a great opportunity for me to get games and get my fitness and sharpness back. With no reserve league, it has meant I've not had much of a chance to get myself back after the injury lay-off. I'll go to Stenny and try my hardest for the team whilst I am there and hopefully, come mid-March, I'll be back fitter and stronger to give the gaffer another option in the remaining months of the season."