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Motherwell FC secure Premiership football AGAIN with a brilliant away win at Dundee!
More history made in Claret and Amber - and we're not stopping there.
Big things are coming to Fir Park.
Matchday, memories, legacy.
Here’s what’s happening - Be part of it: www.justgiving.com/campaign/ste...
More history made in Claret and Amber - and we're not stopping there.
Big things are coming to Fir Park.
Matchday, memories, legacy.
Here’s what’s happening - Be part of it: www.justgiving.com/campaign/ste...
Bring Motherwell FC's History to Life - Support our Heritage Transformation
You can help turn Fir Park into into a vibrant celebration of all things Motherwell FC.
Our goal is to make every matchday feel like walking through our proud history.
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May 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Motherwell FC secure Premiership football AGAIN with a brilliant away win at Dundee!
More history made in Claret and Amber - and we're not stopping there.
Big things are coming to Fir Park.
Matchday, memories, legacy.
Here’s what’s happening - Be part of it: www.justgiving.com/campaign/ste...
More history made in Claret and Amber - and we're not stopping there.
Big things are coming to Fir Park.
Matchday, memories, legacy.
Here’s what’s happening - Be part of it: www.justgiving.com/campaign/ste...
#OTD 18 April 1978 the SFA fined Rangers a paltry £2,000 after their fans invaded the Fir Park pitch on 25 Feb with their team losing 2-0.
The teams left the pitch until Police restored order & after the re-start Rangers would win 5-3.
The SFA recommended the game be replayed, the League refused.
The teams left the pitch until Police restored order & after the re-start Rangers would win 5-3.
The SFA recommended the game be replayed, the League refused.
April 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM
#OTD 18 April 1978 the SFA fined Rangers a paltry £2,000 after their fans invaded the Fir Park pitch on 25 Feb with their team losing 2-0.
The teams left the pitch until Police restored order & after the re-start Rangers would win 5-3.
The SFA recommended the game be replayed, the League refused.
The teams left the pitch until Police restored order & after the re-start Rangers would win 5-3.
The SFA recommended the game be replayed, the League refused.
A Happy 58th Birthday to a Motherwell great, Chis McCart.
Chris played over 300 games whilst wearing claret and amber and is a beloved member of the 1990-91 Scottish Cup Winning team.
A clever player who relied on his ability to read a game rather than physicality.
Chris played over 300 games whilst wearing claret and amber and is a beloved member of the 1990-91 Scottish Cup Winning team.
A clever player who relied on his ability to read a game rather than physicality.
April 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A Happy 58th Birthday to a Motherwell great, Chis McCart.
Chris played over 300 games whilst wearing claret and amber and is a beloved member of the 1990-91 Scottish Cup Winning team.
A clever player who relied on his ability to read a game rather than physicality.
Chris played over 300 games whilst wearing claret and amber and is a beloved member of the 1990-91 Scottish Cup Winning team.
A clever player who relied on his ability to read a game rather than physicality.
Since I was young, I’ve collected Motherwell memories.
Now you can help tell our story!
Donate or loan items for new displays around Fir Park.
For details, see: mfcheritagetrust.com/share-your-c...
Now you can help tell our story!
Donate or loan items for new displays around Fir Park.
For details, see: mfcheritagetrust.com/share-your-c...
Calling All Motherwell Fans! Share Your Club Treasures! - Motherwell FC Heritage Trust
Do you have cherished Motherwell memorabilia that could take pride of place in planned bespoke exhibits at Fir Park? As we gear up to launch the first phase of an exciting heritage trail and stadium t...
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April 15, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Since I was young, I’ve collected Motherwell memories.
Now you can help tell our story!
Donate or loan items for new displays around Fir Park.
For details, see: mfcheritagetrust.com/share-your-c...
Now you can help tell our story!
Donate or loan items for new displays around Fir Park.
For details, see: mfcheritagetrust.com/share-your-c...
#OTD, Happy 42nd Birthday to one of the most exciting, electric players to have worn claret and amber and the blue of Scotland, James McFadden.
Too many great moments to list.
Thank you James.
Too many great moments to list.
Thank you James.
April 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
#OTD, Happy 42nd Birthday to one of the most exciting, electric players to have worn claret and amber and the blue of Scotland, James McFadden.
Too many great moments to list.
Thank you James.
Too many great moments to list.
Thank you James.
#OTD 9 April 1960, three Motherwell players were capped for Scotland in the game against England at Hampden, which ended 1-1.
Ancell Babes, Ian St John, Bert McCann and Andy Weir.
Ancell Babes, Ian St John, Bert McCann and Andy Weir.
April 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#OTD 9 April 1960, three Motherwell players were capped for Scotland in the game against England at Hampden, which ended 1-1.
Ancell Babes, Ian St John, Bert McCann and Andy Weir.
Ancell Babes, Ian St John, Bert McCann and Andy Weir.
#OTD 9 April 1991, anything of interest happen?
Ask Dougie, Colin and Stevie.
Motherwell beat Celtic 4-2 in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final Replay, what a night!
Following the 'Well couldn't get better, could it?
Ask Dougie, Colin and Stevie.
Motherwell beat Celtic 4-2 in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final Replay, what a night!
Following the 'Well couldn't get better, could it?
April 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
#OTD 9 April 1991, anything of interest happen?
Ask Dougie, Colin and Stevie.
Motherwell beat Celtic 4-2 in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final Replay, what a night!
Following the 'Well couldn't get better, could it?
Ask Dougie, Colin and Stevie.
Motherwell beat Celtic 4-2 in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final Replay, what a night!
Following the 'Well couldn't get better, could it?
#OTD A Happy 85th Birthday to Mr John Martis.
Only 17 years old when signed by manager Bobby Ancell from Royal Albert in November 1957.
He was named ‘Player of The Year’ in seasons 1965/66 & 1966/67 & in 11 years at Fir Park made 400 appearances.
Inducted into MFC Hall of Fame in 2021.
Only 17 years old when signed by manager Bobby Ancell from Royal Albert in November 1957.
He was named ‘Player of The Year’ in seasons 1965/66 & 1966/67 & in 11 years at Fir Park made 400 appearances.
Inducted into MFC Hall of Fame in 2021.
March 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
#OTD A Happy 85th Birthday to Mr John Martis.
Only 17 years old when signed by manager Bobby Ancell from Royal Albert in November 1957.
He was named ‘Player of The Year’ in seasons 1965/66 & 1966/67 & in 11 years at Fir Park made 400 appearances.
Inducted into MFC Hall of Fame in 2021.
Only 17 years old when signed by manager Bobby Ancell from Royal Albert in November 1957.
He was named ‘Player of The Year’ in seasons 1965/66 & 1966/67 & in 11 years at Fir Park made 400 appearances.
Inducted into MFC Hall of Fame in 2021.
#OTD Saturday 27 March 1965 saw manager Bobby Ancell take charge of a Motherwell team for the last time.
It was a 2-2 draw v Celtic in the Scottish Cup semifinal, both 'Well scored by a soon-to-be Celtic star, Joe McBride.
Celtic won the replay 3-0 with new Motherwell boss Bobby Howitt in charge.
It was a 2-2 draw v Celtic in the Scottish Cup semifinal, both 'Well scored by a soon-to-be Celtic star, Joe McBride.
Celtic won the replay 3-0 with new Motherwell boss Bobby Howitt in charge.
March 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
#OTD Saturday 27 March 1965 saw manager Bobby Ancell take charge of a Motherwell team for the last time.
It was a 2-2 draw v Celtic in the Scottish Cup semifinal, both 'Well scored by a soon-to-be Celtic star, Joe McBride.
Celtic won the replay 3-0 with new Motherwell boss Bobby Howitt in charge.
It was a 2-2 draw v Celtic in the Scottish Cup semifinal, both 'Well scored by a soon-to-be Celtic star, Joe McBride.
Celtic won the replay 3-0 with new Motherwell boss Bobby Howitt in charge.
#OTD 14 March 1934 Motherwell signed Charlie McGillivray from Manchester Utd, he played outside left, outside right, inside left & centre forward.
Moved to Dundee on 27 September 1938.
Moved to Dundee on 27 September 1938.
March 14, 2025 at 6:36 AM
#OTD 14 March 1934 Motherwell signed Charlie McGillivray from Manchester Utd, he played outside left, outside right, inside left & centre forward.
Moved to Dundee on 27 September 1938.
Moved to Dundee on 27 September 1938.
#OTD 13 March 1970 Bobby Watson and Brian Heron were signed from Rangers and Peter McCloy moved to Ibrox in a ‘no money’ deal/swap.
Bobby and Brian made their debuts against Raith Rovers on 14 March in a 2-1 defeat at Fir Park.
Bobby and Brian made their debuts against Raith Rovers on 14 March in a 2-1 defeat at Fir Park.
March 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
#OTD 13 March 1970 Bobby Watson and Brian Heron were signed from Rangers and Peter McCloy moved to Ibrox in a ‘no money’ deal/swap.
Bobby and Brian made their debuts against Raith Rovers on 14 March in a 2-1 defeat at Fir Park.
Bobby and Brian made their debuts against Raith Rovers on 14 March in a 2-1 defeat at Fir Park.
#OTD 12 March 1952 the new highest attendance at Fir Park was recorded.
In a Scottish Cup quarter-final replay Motherwell beat Rangers 2-1 thanks to goals by Johnny Aitkenhead and Wilson Humphries.
35,632 fans paid + season ticket holders took the total to 37,000.
4 games later, Cup winners.
In a Scottish Cup quarter-final replay Motherwell beat Rangers 2-1 thanks to goals by Johnny Aitkenhead and Wilson Humphries.
35,632 fans paid + season ticket holders took the total to 37,000.
4 games later, Cup winners.
March 12, 2025 at 7:49 AM
#OTD 12 March 1952 the new highest attendance at Fir Park was recorded.
In a Scottish Cup quarter-final replay Motherwell beat Rangers 2-1 thanks to goals by Johnny Aitkenhead and Wilson Humphries.
35,632 fans paid + season ticket holders took the total to 37,000.
4 games later, Cup winners.
In a Scottish Cup quarter-final replay Motherwell beat Rangers 2-1 thanks to goals by Johnny Aitkenhead and Wilson Humphries.
35,632 fans paid + season ticket holders took the total to 37,000.
4 games later, Cup winners.
#OTD 9 March 1889 - the first Motherwell game was played at the new ground of Dalziel Park, located near Airbles Street and Parkhead Street, Motherwell.
A 3-3 draw with Rangers, nice comeback, the 'Well were 3-0 down at halftime.
A 3-3 draw with Rangers, nice comeback, the 'Well were 3-0 down at halftime.
March 9, 2025 at 11:05 AM
#OTD 9 March 1889 - the first Motherwell game was played at the new ground of Dalziel Park, located near Airbles Street and Parkhead Street, Motherwell.
A 3-3 draw with Rangers, nice comeback, the 'Well were 3-0 down at halftime.
A 3-3 draw with Rangers, nice comeback, the 'Well were 3-0 down at halftime.
Bobby Watson, Dougie Hope, Davie Whiteford and Davie Main of MFC Former Players Club today presented a cheque for £1,000 to their nominated charity for season 2024/25, St Andrew’s Hospice.
Well done gents & thanks to all fans who have bought tickets for raffles & jerseys throughout the past season.
Well done gents & thanks to all fans who have bought tickets for raffles & jerseys throughout the past season.
March 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Bobby Watson, Dougie Hope, Davie Whiteford and Davie Main of MFC Former Players Club today presented a cheque for £1,000 to their nominated charity for season 2024/25, St Andrew’s Hospice.
Well done gents & thanks to all fans who have bought tickets for raffles & jerseys throughout the past season.
Well done gents & thanks to all fans who have bought tickets for raffles & jerseys throughout the past season.
On 25 Feb '56 one of the most influential players at Fir Park was born, Davie Cooper.
Signed in Aug '89 by Tommy McLean for the ridiculously low fee of approx £50,000.
On 13 Feb 1993 he made his 600th Scottish League appearance, v Hibs at Fir Park (0-0).
Inducted into MFC Hall of Fame in 2020.
Signed in Aug '89 by Tommy McLean for the ridiculously low fee of approx £50,000.
On 13 Feb 1993 he made his 600th Scottish League appearance, v Hibs at Fir Park (0-0).
Inducted into MFC Hall of Fame in 2020.
February 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
On 25 Feb '56 one of the most influential players at Fir Park was born, Davie Cooper.
Signed in Aug '89 by Tommy McLean for the ridiculously low fee of approx £50,000.
On 13 Feb 1993 he made his 600th Scottish League appearance, v Hibs at Fir Park (0-0).
Inducted into MFC Hall of Fame in 2020.
Signed in Aug '89 by Tommy McLean for the ridiculously low fee of approx £50,000.
On 13 Feb 1993 he made his 600th Scottish League appearance, v Hibs at Fir Park (0-0).
Inducted into MFC Hall of Fame in 2020.
#OTD 23 February 1995 Steve Kirk & Paul McGrillen moved to Falkirk in an exchange deal + £100,000 for Eddie May.
Their last Motherwell game was on 18 February when they came on as subs in the 65th & 80th minutes against Hibs in a Scottish Cup 4th round game.
Their last Motherwell game was on 18 February when they came on as subs in the 65th & 80th minutes against Hibs in a Scottish Cup 4th round game.
February 23, 2025 at 9:40 PM
#OTD 23 February 1995 Steve Kirk & Paul McGrillen moved to Falkirk in an exchange deal + £100,000 for Eddie May.
Their last Motherwell game was on 18 February when they came on as subs in the 65th & 80th minutes against Hibs in a Scottish Cup 4th round game.
Their last Motherwell game was on 18 February when they came on as subs in the 65th & 80th minutes against Hibs in a Scottish Cup 4th round game.
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Cammy Murray on Wednesday—a beloved footballer, teacher, mentor, and coach. His life was one of passion, purpose, and unwavering dedication to others. His impact will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Cammy. tinyurl.com/58d7r63s
February 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Cammy Murray on Wednesday—a beloved footballer, teacher, mentor, and coach. His life was one of passion, purpose, and unwavering dedication to others. His impact will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Cammy. tinyurl.com/58d7r63s
It’s with a heavy heart I have to post the news that my friend and former Motherwell player/coach, St Mirren Hall of Fame inductee and Arbroath player Cammy Murray passed away this afternoon.
An ol’ school gentleman.
Thoughts with his wife, sons, family and friends.
An ol’ school gentleman.
Thoughts with his wife, sons, family and friends.
February 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
It’s with a heavy heart I have to post the news that my friend and former Motherwell player/coach, St Mirren Hall of Fame inductee and Arbroath player Cammy Murray passed away this afternoon.
An ol’ school gentleman.
Thoughts with his wife, sons, family and friends.
An ol’ school gentleman.
Thoughts with his wife, sons, family and friends.
Happy birthday to former Motherwell FC player, Academy Coach, Manager, Hall of Famer and current Celtic Academy Coach, Steven Hammell.
Played over 500 games in claret and amber.
#legend
Played over 500 games in claret and amber.
#legend
February 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Happy birthday to former Motherwell FC player, Academy Coach, Manager, Hall of Famer and current Celtic Academy Coach, Steven Hammell.
Played over 500 games in claret and amber.
#legend
Played over 500 games in claret and amber.
#legend
Welcome new manager Michael Wimmer & his assistant Ahmet Koc to Fir Park.
Michael is manager number 29 in the 114 years that we've had a managerial position.
After his first game in charge I'll have seen a Motherwell team play under 27 of them🤦♂️😱
Michael is manager number 29 in the 114 years that we've had a managerial position.
After his first game in charge I'll have seen a Motherwell team play under 27 of them🤦♂️😱
February 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Welcome new manager Michael Wimmer & his assistant Ahmet Koc to Fir Park.
Michael is manager number 29 in the 114 years that we've had a managerial position.
After his first game in charge I'll have seen a Motherwell team play under 27 of them🤦♂️😱
Michael is manager number 29 in the 114 years that we've had a managerial position.
After his first game in charge I'll have seen a Motherwell team play under 27 of them🤦♂️😱
Happy birthday to former player & current member of MFC Former Players Club Committee, Davie Main.
February 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Happy birthday to former player & current member of MFC Former Players Club Committee, Davie Main.
#OTD 63 years ago on 17 February 1962 Motherwell played Stranraer in the Scottish Cup at Stair Park.
Motherwell won 3-1 thanks to goals by Willie Hunter & a double from Willie McSeveney.
Motherwell won 3-1 thanks to goals by Willie Hunter & a double from Willie McSeveney.
February 17, 2025 at 5:22 AM
#OTD 63 years ago on 17 February 1962 Motherwell played Stranraer in the Scottish Cup at Stair Park.
Motherwell won 3-1 thanks to goals by Willie Hunter & a double from Willie McSeveney.
Motherwell won 3-1 thanks to goals by Willie Hunter & a double from Willie McSeveney.