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#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 9:16 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 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 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 7:48 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.
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 6:25 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.
#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.
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 8:52 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.
#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.
#OTD 16 February 1991 Phil O’Donnell played his first 90 minutes for Motherwell in a 2-0 loss away to Rangers.
He made his debut on the 24 November 1990 in a 1-1 home draw with St Mirren.
Incredibly 12 weeks after the Rangers game he played his part in a momentous day in the history of MFC.
He made his debut on the 24 November 1990 in a 1-1 home draw with St Mirren.
Incredibly 12 weeks after the Rangers game he played his part in a momentous day in the history of MFC.
February 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
#OTD 16 February 1991 Phil O’Donnell played his first 90 minutes for Motherwell in a 2-0 loss away to Rangers.
He made his debut on the 24 November 1990 in a 1-1 home draw with St Mirren.
Incredibly 12 weeks after the Rangers game he played his part in a momentous day in the history of MFC.
He made his debut on the 24 November 1990 in a 1-1 home draw with St Mirren.
Incredibly 12 weeks after the Rangers game he played his part in a momentous day in the history of MFC.
#OTD 11 February 1933 Alan McClory became the first Motherwell keeper to be sent off.
He was sent off at Fir Park v Rangers in 3-1 loss in front of a crowd of 30,000.
Bobby Ferrier took over in goals.
Alan was the first ‘Well player to be sent off since David Thackeray in 1927 (4th photo).
He was sent off at Fir Park v Rangers in 3-1 loss in front of a crowd of 30,000.
Bobby Ferrier took over in goals.
Alan was the first ‘Well player to be sent off since David Thackeray in 1927 (4th photo).
February 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
#OTD 11 February 1933 Alan McClory became the first Motherwell keeper to be sent off.
He was sent off at Fir Park v Rangers in 3-1 loss in front of a crowd of 30,000.
Bobby Ferrier took over in goals.
Alan was the first ‘Well player to be sent off since David Thackeray in 1927 (4th photo).
He was sent off at Fir Park v Rangers in 3-1 loss in front of a crowd of 30,000.
Bobby Ferrier took over in goals.
Alan was the first ‘Well player to be sent off since David Thackeray in 1927 (4th photo).
#OTD 8 February 1956 Motherwell 0 v 2 Queens Park.
Looking for suggestions as to the name of the Motherwell player on the goal line.
The others are Willie Kilmarnock, Willie McSeveney with keeper Hastie Weir & Andy Paton on the extreme right.
Looking for suggestions as to the name of the Motherwell player on the goal line.
The others are Willie Kilmarnock, Willie McSeveney with keeper Hastie Weir & Andy Paton on the extreme right.
February 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
#OTD 8 February 1956 Motherwell 0 v 2 Queens Park.
Looking for suggestions as to the name of the Motherwell player on the goal line.
The others are Willie Kilmarnock, Willie McSeveney with keeper Hastie Weir & Andy Paton on the extreme right.
Looking for suggestions as to the name of the Motherwell player on the goal line.
The others are Willie Kilmarnock, Willie McSeveney with keeper Hastie Weir & Andy Paton on the extreme right.
Our club's heritage matters – doesn’t it!
Join us for a short shift on February 19th in the Davie Cooper Stand.
Help digitise Motherwell FC’s history.
Get a sneak peek at our virtual museum and other plans for heritage exhibits at Fir Park.
Details here: tinyurl.com/5ynrw4am
Join us for a short shift on February 19th in the Davie Cooper Stand.
Help digitise Motherwell FC’s history.
Get a sneak peek at our virtual museum and other plans for heritage exhibits at Fir Park.
Details here: tinyurl.com/5ynrw4am
February 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Our club's heritage matters – doesn’t it!
Join us for a short shift on February 19th in the Davie Cooper Stand.
Help digitise Motherwell FC’s history.
Get a sneak peek at our virtual museum and other plans for heritage exhibits at Fir Park.
Details here: tinyurl.com/5ynrw4am
Join us for a short shift on February 19th in the Davie Cooper Stand.
Help digitise Motherwell FC’s history.
Get a sneak peek at our virtual museum and other plans for heritage exhibits at Fir Park.
Details here: tinyurl.com/5ynrw4am
Happy 74th birthday to former Motherwell FC goalkeeper, Keith McRae.
I’m trying to locate/contact him, any information would be appreciated.
I’m trying to locate/contact him, any information would be appreciated.
February 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Happy 74th birthday to former Motherwell FC goalkeeper, Keith McRae.
I’m trying to locate/contact him, any information would be appreciated.
I’m trying to locate/contact him, any information would be appreciated.
#OTD 31 January 1978 Scottish ‘showbiz personality’ Christian, formerly Chris McClure accepted the post of Honorary Director, “Adds influence and style to the club’s commercial, publicity and fund-raising ventures”.
January 31, 2025 at 5:15 AM
#OTD 31 January 1978 Scottish ‘showbiz personality’ Christian, formerly Chris McClure accepted the post of Honorary Director, “Adds influence and style to the club’s commercial, publicity and fund-raising ventures”.
#OTD Saturday 28 January 1984, Joe Wark officially left Fir Park.
‘Mr Motherwell’ hung up his boots in December 1983 after an incredible 16 years at Fir Park.
The position as Second XI Coach was the last he held at the club.
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2020.
‘Mr Motherwell’ hung up his boots in December 1983 after an incredible 16 years at Fir Park.
The position as Second XI Coach was the last he held at the club.
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2020.
January 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
#OTD Saturday 28 January 1984, Joe Wark officially left Fir Park.
‘Mr Motherwell’ hung up his boots in December 1983 after an incredible 16 years at Fir Park.
The position as Second XI Coach was the last he held at the club.
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2020.
‘Mr Motherwell’ hung up his boots in December 1983 after an incredible 16 years at Fir Park.
The position as Second XI Coach was the last he held at the club.
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2020.
Wishing a speedy recovery to former ‘Well player and current Falkirk assistant manager, Paul Smith, who suffered a heart attack at the weekend.
Paul is in hospital and hopes to be home by this weekend.
Paul is in hospital and hopes to be home by this weekend.
January 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Wishing a speedy recovery to former ‘Well player and current Falkirk assistant manager, Paul Smith, who suffered a heart attack at the weekend.
Paul is in hospital and hopes to be home by this weekend.
Paul is in hospital and hopes to be home by this weekend.
#OTD 19 January 2011 Kenny Black was confirmed as assistant to Stuart McCall who had been appointed manager in December 2010.
Three great years ahead for 'Well fans, finished 3rd in 2011-12 & runners-up in 2012-13, 2013-14, plus Champions League football.
Three great years ahead for 'Well fans, finished 3rd in 2011-12 & runners-up in 2012-13, 2013-14, plus Champions League football.
January 19, 2025 at 8:28 AM
#OTD 19 January 2011 Kenny Black was confirmed as assistant to Stuart McCall who had been appointed manager in December 2010.
Three great years ahead for 'Well fans, finished 3rd in 2011-12 & runners-up in 2012-13, 2013-14, plus Champions League football.
Three great years ahead for 'Well fans, finished 3rd in 2011-12 & runners-up in 2012-13, 2013-14, plus Champions League football.
#OTD 15 January 1983 Motherwell completed an Old Firm double in that month.
After beating Rangers 3-0 on 3 January, watched by 11,383, they beat Celtic 2-1 at Fir Park before a crowd of 15,290.
All five Motherwell goals were scored by Brian McClair.
After beating Rangers 3-0 on 3 January, watched by 11,383, they beat Celtic 2-1 at Fir Park before a crowd of 15,290.
All five Motherwell goals were scored by Brian McClair.
January 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
#OTD 15 January 1983 Motherwell completed an Old Firm double in that month.
After beating Rangers 3-0 on 3 January, watched by 11,383, they beat Celtic 2-1 at Fir Park before a crowd of 15,290.
All five Motherwell goals were scored by Brian McClair.
After beating Rangers 3-0 on 3 January, watched by 11,383, they beat Celtic 2-1 at Fir Park before a crowd of 15,290.
All five Motherwell goals were scored by Brian McClair.
#OTD 15 January 1937 Club Chairman Mr Tom Ormiston CBE died.
He was Chairman at the time of the 1931-32 League Championship win, seen here on the right of the photo as his wife raises the flag.
The only time between WWI & WWII that Celtic or Rangers did not win the League.
He was Chairman at the time of the 1931-32 League Championship win, seen here on the right of the photo as his wife raises the flag.
The only time between WWI & WWII that Celtic or Rangers did not win the League.
January 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#OTD 15 January 1937 Club Chairman Mr Tom Ormiston CBE died.
He was Chairman at the time of the 1931-32 League Championship win, seen here on the right of the photo as his wife raises the flag.
The only time between WWI & WWII that Celtic or Rangers did not win the League.
He was Chairman at the time of the 1931-32 League Championship win, seen here on the right of the photo as his wife raises the flag.
The only time between WWI & WWII that Celtic or Rangers did not win the League.
🎂 Happy 62nd Birthday to a Motherwell legend and Hall of Fame Inductee, Stevie ‘White Pele’ Kirk 🎁
January 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🎂 Happy 62nd Birthday to a Motherwell legend and Hall of Fame Inductee, Stevie ‘White Pele’ Kirk 🎁
#OTD, 33 years ago😱 on 2 January 1991 Iain Ferguson made his Motherwell debut, away to St Mirren in a 2-2 draw.
He scored his first goal against Hibs on 2 Feb at Easter Road in a 1-1 draw.
Had a fairly memorable goal a few months later 😉
He scored his first goal against Hibs on 2 Feb at Easter Road in a 1-1 draw.
Had a fairly memorable goal a few months later 😉
January 2, 2025 at 7:34 AM
#OTD, 33 years ago😱 on 2 January 1991 Iain Ferguson made his Motherwell debut, away to St Mirren in a 2-2 draw.
He scored his first goal against Hibs on 2 Feb at Easter Road in a 1-1 draw.
Had a fairly memorable goal a few months later 😉
He scored his first goal against Hibs on 2 Feb at Easter Road in a 1-1 draw.
Had a fairly memorable goal a few months later 😉
36 years ago on 2 January 1988, the MFC Former Players Club was formed.
The first game attended was against Aberdeen on 23 January 1988.
Congratulations gents and continued strength for 2025.
mfcheritagetrust.com
The first game attended was against Aberdeen on 23 January 1988.
Congratulations gents and continued strength for 2025.
mfcheritagetrust.com
January 2, 2025 at 7:28 AM
36 years ago on 2 January 1988, the MFC Former Players Club was formed.
The first game attended was against Aberdeen on 23 January 1988.
Congratulations gents and continued strength for 2025.
mfcheritagetrust.com
The first game attended was against Aberdeen on 23 January 1988.
Congratulations gents and continued strength for 2025.
mfcheritagetrust.com
#OTD, 2 January 1959, Celtic 3 v 3, (postponed from 6 Dec), watched by 36,000.
Motherwell were down 3-1 with one minute to play.
Pat Quinn scored in the 56th minute to make it 2-1.
Ian St John scored with 60 secs left and Pat hit the equaliser in the last seconds.
#heritagematters
Motherwell were down 3-1 with one minute to play.
Pat Quinn scored in the 56th minute to make it 2-1.
Ian St John scored with 60 secs left and Pat hit the equaliser in the last seconds.
#heritagematters
January 2, 2025 at 7:18 AM
#OTD, 2 January 1959, Celtic 3 v 3, (postponed from 6 Dec), watched by 36,000.
Motherwell were down 3-1 with one minute to play.
Pat Quinn scored in the 56th minute to make it 2-1.
Ian St John scored with 60 secs left and Pat hit the equaliser in the last seconds.
#heritagematters
Motherwell were down 3-1 with one minute to play.
Pat Quinn scored in the 56th minute to make it 2-1.
Ian St John scored with 60 secs left and Pat hit the equaliser in the last seconds.
#heritagematters
On this day, Friday 21 December 1979 Joe Carson and Albert Kidd signed from Arbroath for a combined fee of £100,000.
They made their debut in a 2-1 win v Airdrie at Fir Park on 22 December 1979.
They made their debut in a 2-1 win v Airdrie at Fir Park on 22 December 1979.
December 21, 2024 at 5:53 PM
On this day, Friday 21 December 1979 Joe Carson and Albert Kidd signed from Arbroath for a combined fee of £100,000.
They made their debut in a 2-1 win v Airdrie at Fir Park on 22 December 1979.
They made their debut in a 2-1 win v Airdrie at Fir Park on 22 December 1979.
#OTD, Wednesday 15 December 2021 former player John Muir died.
Signed from Rotherham on 3 June 1969 he was at Fir Park until April 1975 when he moved to Stranraer then to Dunfermline in October 1979.
Signed from Rotherham on 3 June 1969 he was at Fir Park until April 1975 when he moved to Stranraer then to Dunfermline in October 1979.
December 15, 2024 at 9:15 AM
#OTD, Wednesday 15 December 2021 former player John Muir died.
Signed from Rotherham on 3 June 1969 he was at Fir Park until April 1975 when he moved to Stranraer then to Dunfermline in October 1979.
Signed from Rotherham on 3 June 1969 he was at Fir Park until April 1975 when he moved to Stranraer then to Dunfermline in October 1979.