Striker McHugh makes loan switch

The 23-year-old, who has scored eight goals in 90 appearances for Motherwell, has signed up for the last five League One games of the season with the Diamonds three points off a play-off place.

McHugh, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Queen of the South, has not played since October after failing to force his way back in following a groin injury.

Motherwell boss Ian Baraclough told the club's official website: "Bob's attitude since returning from injury has been first-class.

"He has played, and worked hard, in numerous Development League matches. Unfortunately for him, whilst he was out, Scott McDonald has joined the club, John Sutton has continued to score, Lee Erwin has really kicked on and Craig Moore returned from injury much quicker than first anticipated.

"He has found breaking into the team difficult, so this loan move will allow him to get out there and play regular first-team football in a team batting to get into that play-off zone."