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Not MFC related and if you ‘Unfollow’ me that’s ok. My wee brother died in May 2020, I couldn’t see him in hospital, only 15 at his funeral. At the General Election please remember the Tories who partied & laughed in our faces & still do. I’ll certainly never forget or forgive😭
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32 years ago today😱on 18 May 1991 Motherwell FC won the 1990-91 Scottish Cup.
Thanks to the 18 players & 6 staff for a wonderful memory.
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'King' Kevin van Veen is the first Motherwell player to score in 7 consecutive League games since Dixie Deans in 1968-69 (2nd Division). Kevin has scored 10 & Dixie scored 13.
@kevinvanveen
🫡
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31 years ago today😱on 18 May 1991 Motherwell FC won the 1990-91 Scottish Cup. Thanks to the 18 players & 6 staff for a wonderful memory.
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“Welcome to the club Kevin”.
Legendary goal scorer Hugh Ferguson welcomes Kevin van Veen to the MFC Record Consecutive Game Goal Scoring Club.
@kevinvanveen
@MotherwellFC
@TheWellSociety
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I’d like to wish a speedy recovery to lifelong Motherwell fan & Tartan Army member Andy ‘The Walrus’ Redmond. Get back to Fir Park soon Andy.
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Sad news today of the passing of former Motherwell keeper Billy Thomson. Billy was signed from Dundee Utd by Tommy McLean for the start of season 1991-92. Played 59 games in claret & amber or red/pink/yellow/blue/black.
Condolences to his family and friends.
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5 years ago today. Thanks for the great memories Mr Robinson, staff, players & fans.
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54 years ago yesterday Jamie Dolan was born in Salsburgh. Moved from MFC youth level to form a formidable midfield partnership with Paul Lambert & Billy Davies in the mid 1990's. A member of the famous 1991 Scottish Cup winning squad. Sadly he died age only 38 in August 2008.
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It's been an incredible 29 years, in May 1994, when work started on removing the Knowetop Avenue terracing to build the 2,500 seater Davie Cooper Stand. The final game with the terracing was a 1-0 defeat against St Johnstone on 14 May ’94.
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One from more recent MFC history for you youngsters, on this day 28 May 2015.
Play-off 1st leg, Rangers 1 v 3 Motherwell🤪😂
Anyone got some action photos or any taken amongst the ‘Well fans that day?
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Dear Fellow ‘Well Fans,
After assisting the club with their ongoing Heritage Project alongside the Former Players Club over the last couple of years, I’m delighted to announce that Motherwell FC have appointed me as the Official Club Historian.
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@nostalgiafutbo1
Soy el historiador del Motherwell Football Club. Estos 5 jugadores con senor Bernabeu son leyendas del club, Bobby McCallum, Bobby Roberts, Willie Hunter, Ian St John & Pat Quinn. Gracias por tuitear esta fotografía.(historian
@motherwellfc
.co.uk)
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Another stunning goal to add to a very impressive season total and still 5 games to play. Thank you Kevin.
@kevinvanveen
#GoalOfTheDay
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Happy 41st birthday to James McFadden. Not enough space to say what he did for MFC. Fantastic performances, unbelievable goals, Scotland caps & goals, made fans smile.
Awarded ‘Young Player of the Year’ by Scottish Football Writers Association in 2001-02.
#legend
#heritagematters
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A very happy 70th birthday to a Motherwell legend, Willie Pettigrew. 🎊 🎂
@TheWellSociety
@MotherwellFC
@motherwellnet
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On this day, 22 October 2017. Photos say it all. Thank you Stephen Robinson & all the players who played in the 2017-18 Betfred Cup campaign
@keithlasley
@stephenmcm446
@louismoult
@MotherwellFC
@TheWellSociety
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One from more recent MFC history for you youngsters, on this day 28 May 2015. Play-off 1st leg, Rangers 1 v 3 Motherwell🤪😂 Anyone got some action photos or any taken amongst the ‘Well fans that day?
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This is what you are presented with if you win in Spain.
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49 years ago this month Andy Russell was appointed groundsman at Fir Park.
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An historic achievement by Kevin van Veen celebrated with Hugh Ferguson, the grandson of legendary
Motherwell goal scorer & previous holder of the consecutive game scorer record Hugh Ferguson.
@TheWellSociety
@MotherwellFC
@kevinvanveen
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The third nominee for 2022 to be inducted into the Motherwell Hall of Fame. Tommy Coyne.
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Belated happy birthday wishes to a MFC legend, Steve ‘The White Pele’ Kirk, born 3 January 1963.
Thanks for every minute of effort you gave whilst wearing claret & amber.
@TheWellSociety
@MotherwellFC
@FormerMfc
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Stunning. Well done to all involved. South American look. Sponsors logo is the perfect size.
@TheWellSociety
@MotherwellFC
@motherwellnet
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Here's a full list of 'Well players in terms of their caps won whilst playing at Fir Park. Congrats to
@declang31
and Stephen O'Donnell on tonight's win!
#SIWY
#COYW
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On this day, 11 August 1989 Davie Cooper joined Motherwell having been signed by Tommy McLean for appprox £50,000. Voted in 2007 into the Greatest Ever Motherwell XI. Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2020. He had a so-so career at Fir Park 🤣👑# legend
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Motherwell will play Tottenham at their Hotspur Way training center for a behind-closed-doors friendly this Friday 9 December. Spurs will will be looking for revenge for the 5-4 Texaco Cup defeat in October/November 1970😂
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37 years ago today on 1 February 1986 Jim Griffin made his Motherwell debut against Hibs at Easter Road.
Sadly he retired from football in April 1994, at only 27 years of age, due to a knee injury that was sustained in training in February 1994.
#MFCLEGEND
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A belated happy birthday to former manager Tommy McLean who was 77 yesterday. All the best Tommy.
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Listen to this my fellow Motherwell fans, the words of a man who cares for the team/club & is fully appreciative that the teams performances don’t warrant the fans turning up in the numbers they have been in away games this season. Yes we’re in trouble but this man is hurting too
An emotional Liam Kelly reflects on Motherwell's Scottish Cup exit and confirms, that despite leaving the stadium without speaking to the media, head coach Steven Hammell has not left his role ⤵️
#BBCFootball
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Real Madrid's first ever goalscorer was Arthur Johnson, born in Dublin.
Barcelona’s first ever goal scorer in a competitive game was George Girvan, born in Motherwell.
#heritagematters
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Belated happy 61st birthday to Tommy 'The Cobra' Coyne, born 14 Nov 1962. Joined Motherwell In Nov 1993 from Tranmere for approx. £125,000. Formed great partnerships with Dougie Arnott & Owen Coyle, scored 61 goals in 156 games in all competitions. Inducted into 2022 Hall of Fame
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In May 1927 Motherwell toured Spain & Paris. Beat Swansea 4-3 in Spain, then beat Real Madrid 3-1 to win the King of Spain Cup. Played Barcelona drawing 2-2, then beat Swansea 1-0 to win the Barcelona Cup. Played Vigo Celta won 3-1 & 4-0. Beat Red Star Olympique 5-0 in Paris.
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Inductees and family members at the 2022 Motherwell FC Hall of Fame dinner. L to R; Tommy Coyne, Willie Hunter family, Bobby Graham & son, Keith Lasley, William Macfadyen family. Emotional to see Bobby Graham accept his award.
#legends
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The Motherwell squad arrive at Dens Park for today’s game.
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On this day, 11 August 1989 manager Tommy McLean signed one of the most influential players in the clubs history. Davie Cooper was signed from Rangers for approx £50,000.
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On 13 February 1993 Davie Cooper made his 600th Scottish League appearance, against Hibs at Fir Park in a 0-0 game.
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May 1994, groundsman Andy Russell in his 22nd year as groundsman at Fir Park.
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32 years ago in November 1991 Brian Martin was signed from St Mirren for £175,000.
@TheWellSociety
@MotherwellFC
@motherwellnet
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Condolences to the family & friends of former Fir Park Stadium announcer, Alex Connacher who recently passed away. Alex carried out his duties for over 20 years & was a great source for stories of his time there & a quizmaster supreme.
@MotherwellFC
@TheWellSociety
@PhilipSpeedie
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Sad news. Former player Kirkie Lawson has died. He played in 57 league games and scored 14 goals. He was in the Motherwell team that knocked out Stoke & 'Spurs in the 1970-71 Texaco Cup. He moved to Falkirk in '73 then Accies in '76
@MotherwellFC
@FalkirkFC
@TheWellSociety
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110 years ago today on the 11th April 1911 Mr John Hunter arrived in Motherwell and the start of a remarkable 48 years service at Fir Park. 35 years as Manager then 13 years as Secretary.
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30 years ago 😱, in May 1994 work started on demolishing the Knowetop Avenue terracing to build the 2,500 seater David Cooper Stand.
Final game with the terracing was v St Johnstone on 14 May ’94, lost 1-0.
#heritagematters
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Here's one to make some of us feel old. Come November it'll be 28 years ago😱 that Tommy Coyne joined Motherwell.
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On this day, 9 April 1991, anything of interest happen?
Ask Dougie, Colin & Stevie.
Motherwell 4 v 2 Celtic Scottish Cup Semi-Final Replay, what a night!
Following the 'Well couldn't get better, could it?
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About to start researching MFC heritage, particularly the 1927 tour at
@FCBarcelona
.
Delighted to hear the score back home.
King
@kevinvanveen
does it again ! 9 in a row
@MotherwellFC
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Colin O’Neil was signed in 1988 from Portadown, Northern Ireland for £15,000 and made his debut v Hamilton Accies on 12 November 1988, yep 35 years ago😱
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On this day, on Monday 6 September 1993 Tommy McLean signed Paul Lambert from St Mirren in a deal worth £250,000 with Jim Gardner moving to Love Street.
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On this day, 14 November 1962 Tommy 'The Cobra' Coyne was born. Joined Motherwell In November 1993 from Tranmere for approx. £125,000. Formed great partnerships with Dougie Arnott & Owen Coyle, scored 61 goals in 156 games in all competitions. Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2022.
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#OTD
31 May 2015, anything of significance happen?
The 'Well thrashed Rangers 3-0 in the Play-Off 2nd leg at Fir Park for an aggregate score of 6-1.
I've never heard a louder cheer at Fir Park than the one that went up when Marvin Johnson scored the first goal at Fir Park.
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On this day, 31 May 2015 anything of significance happen? The 'Well thrashed Rangers 3-0 in the Play-Off 2nd leg at Fir Park for an aggregate score of 6-1. I've never heard a louder cheer at Fir Park than the one that went up when Marvin Johnson scored the first goal at Fir Park.
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Who would have thought two left backs, a converted midfielder and two Motherwell players would make up the first
@ScotlandNT
back line to qualify for a major tournament in 22 years?
Huge congratulations to Stephen &
@declang31
.
#yessiricanboogie
#Scotland
#SIWY
#COYW
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On this day, 23 March 1995 Davie Cooper died. 😢
@MotherwellFC
@RangersFC
@clydebankfc
@SFootballMuseum
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In 12 months time ‘On this Day’ will be added to with this. On 21 August 2021 Liam Grimshaw scored his first league for Motherwell.👏
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Thank you Ally Graham, David Clarkson, John Sutton, Andy Ritchie, Iain Ferguson & Willie Pettigrew for giving their time. Hope those who attended enjoyed their stories & the evening in general. The first of many.
Thanks to Rebecca & Evelyn.
#heritagematters
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On this day, 19 July 1993 Luc Nijholt signed for Swindon for a fee in the region of £250,000. He was signed from Basle Old Boys for £100,000 in early August 1990. Luc made his debut in a 4-3 home win v Morton on 21 August in the Skol Cup.
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#OTD
anything historical happen? Tommy McLean, Tom Forsyth, Bobby Jenks, Cammy Murray, Bobby Holmes, T Pringle, Maxwell, Nijholt, Philliben, McCart, Paterson, Boyd, Dolan, Griffin, McLeod, O'Neil, Angus, O'Donnell, Russell, Kirk, Cusack, Ferguson, Arnott, Cooper
#heritagematters
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On this day, 31 May 2015 anything of significance happen? The 'Well thrashed Rangers 3-0 in the Play-Off 2nd leg at Fir Park for an aggregate score of 6-1. I've never heard a louder cheer at Fir Park than the one that went up when Marvin Johnson scored the first goal at Fir Park.
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#OTD
1 June 1984, Tommy McLean was appointed Motherwell FC manager replacing Bobby Watson, with Tom Forsyth as his coach. In his 10 years as manager the club won the Scottish Cup, played in Europe for the first time & finished 3rd in the Premier League.
Thanks Tommy, Tam & Cammy
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J Hunter, G Stevenson, B Ancell, B Howitt, I St John, W McLean, R Hynd, A McLeod, D Hay, J Wallace, B Watson, T McLean, A McLeish, H Kampman, B Davies, E Black, T Butcher, M Malpas, M McGhee, J Gannon, C Brown, S McCall, I Barraclough, M McGhee, S Robinson, G Alexander, S Hammell
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Kevin van Veen is the first Motherwell player for 103 years to score in 10 consecutive games. Tied with Hugh Ferguson 1919-20, 16 goals in the first 10 games of the season. Kevin now has 13 goals in 10 games.
@kevinvanveen
An incredible achievement Kevin. 🫡
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#OTD
, 18 June 1994 Tommy Coyne became the first Motherwell player to play at the World Cup Finals.
He played in the Republic of Irelands 1-0 victory over Italy in Giants Stadium, New Jersey, USA.
#heritagematters
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On this day, 24 January 2018 Stevie Hammell played his last game for Motherwell, in a 2-0 win at Fir Park v Ross County. He then was appointed Academy Director. He is the clubs post-war record appearance holder & in November 2021 was inducted into the MFC Hall of Fame.
#Legend
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“Though shalt not score a goal in the 2nd minute of added time …… wait till the 3rd Moses”.
So he waits, and parts the Dens defence and hits the winner.
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He may be wearing different colours but it makes no difference, the King likes scoring at Easter Road.
@kevinvanveen
@MotherwellFC
@TheWellSociety
@motherwellnet
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On this day, Joe Wark officially left Fir Park on Saturday 28 January 1984, he hung up his boots in Dec 1983 after 16 years at Motherwell. The position as Second XI Coach was the last he held at the club. Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2020.
#Legend
@MotherwellFC
@MightyDosser71
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On 12 May 2021 Allan Campbell played his last game for Motherwell, against Dundee Utd in a 2-2 draw. He was at Fir Park for nearly 13 years, product of the Academy
@allancampbell98
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Congratulations to Liam Kelly, the first Motherwell keeper to represent Scotland since Allan McClory on 21 November 1934, Scotland 3 - 2 Wales. Thoroughly deserved honour Liam.
@liamm_kelly
@MotherwellFC
@TheWellSociety
@motherwellnet
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Happy Birthday to former player Peter Hartley. A great 34 months at Fir Park, Captain for a season, 2 Cup Finals and THAT goal against Rangers at Fir Park in August ‘18. Thank you.
@TheWellSociety
@FormerMfc
@PeterHartley88
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53 years ago on 3 November 1970 Motherwell beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at Fir Park in the 2nd leg of the Texaco Cup, thanks to goals by Tom Donnelly, Brian Heron & Bobby Watson in front of 22,450. 'Well lost the 1st leg 3-2 at White Hart Lane.
@MotherwellFC
@TheWellSociety
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Joe Wark made his debut on 2 Aug 1968 v Tranmere in a 2-0 win. He arrived at Fir Park only 5 mins prior to ko as he got lost driving from his home in Glasgow. Manager Bobby Howitt was not happy, so put him on the bench. In the 48th minute Joe replaced injured keeper Keith MacRae.
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#OTD
, 12 May 2021 Allan Campbell played his last game for Motherwell, against Dundee Utd in a 2-2 draw.
He was at Fir Park for nearly 13 years, product of the Academy.
@allancampbell98
#heritagematters
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Tonight’s 5-0 win over Ross County was the first 5-0 away win in the league since game v Dunfermline on 6 January 1990. Scorers back then were Nick Cusack & John Gahagan with 2 each and a Stevie Kirk single.
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#OTD
28 May 2015.
Playoff 1st leg, Rangers 1 v 3 Motherwell🤪😂
Anyone got some action photos or any taken amongst the ‘Well fans that day?
@MotherwellFC
@TheWellSociety
@motherwellnet
#heritagematters
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17 May 1928, Combinado Provincia 2 v 1 Motherwell (Ferrier 36th) in Estadio Alvear y Tagle (River Plate FC, Buenos Aires). 30,000 crowd. Cracking photograph
#heritagematters
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Thanks to
@LFC
for including this picture of the Ancell Babes (including Ian St John) with
@realmadriden
legend Santiago Bernabéu, in their match programme for tomorrow night.
#SIWY
#COYW
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Copa del Rey on display in Motherwell FC boardroom & a plaque that was gifted to Real Madrid on 25 May 2023 to commemorate the game in that Motherwell won 3-1 in 1927.
#heritagematters
@realmadriden
@RealMadridWorld
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On 16 February 1991 Phil O’Donnell played his first 90 minutes for Motherwell against Rangers at Ibrox, ‘Well lost 2-0. Phil made his debut on 24 November 1990 in a 1-1 home draw with St Mirren.
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I’ve not always agreed with some of the displays used or actions by the Well Bois but their tribute on Saturday for Kevin was class.
It means a helluva lot to Kevin.
The atmosphere you generated was solid for 90+ minutes.
Well done guys. 🫡
#SIWY
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50 years ago😱 first appearance of the new sash style kit (in the years to come aka Willie Pettigrew kit) - 6 October 1973 v Celtic at Parkhead in a 2-0 defeat.
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34 years ago on 23 July 1986 the 'White Pele' Stevie Kirk was signed from East Fife. Made his debut v Arbroath 20 Aug in a 4-0 LC win. Scored his first goals, a double, 30 Aug v Accies in a 3-0 win. Can't think of anything significant about his time in claret & amber🤣
#legend
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The Motherwell FC 1928 touring party at Waterloo train station heading for Southampton to board the RMSP Almanzora to set sail for 21 days to Argentina, Brazil & Uruguay.
How many can you name?
#heritagematters
@ViejosEstadios
@MotherwellFC
@TheWellSociety
@FormerMfc
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25 years ago on Monday 26 October 1998 John Spencer was signed on loan from Everton until the end of the season. He scored on his debut on Wednesday 28 October v Rangers at Fir Park. ‘Well won 1-0.
@MotherwellFC
@motherwellnet
@TheWellSociety
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On this day, 1 June 1984, Tommy McLean was appointed Motherwell FC manager replacing Bobby Watson, with Tom Forsyth as his coach. In his 10 years as manager the club won the Scottish Cup, played in Europe for the first time and finished 3rd in the Premier League.
Thank you Tommy
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How many Motherwell FC legends can you identify in this group who attended the game against Ross County on Saturday 14 January 2023? If you can name them all, you're older than me.
@CelticView
@joebloggscity
@TranmereRovers
@DFCHistorical
@ArbroathFC
@FalkirkFC
@Official_HUFC
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In July 1989 striker Nick Cusack signed from Peterborough Utd for £100,000. He has a B.A. Hons Degree in Economics & Politics from Birmingham University. Played a part in the run to winning the 1991 Scottish Cup, unlucky not to play in the final. Was chairman of the English PFA.
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@ScotlandSky
surely you can find an image of a player who is still currently playing for Motherwell FC. 🤦♂️
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Did you know that the grandson of our legendary goal scorer Hugh Ferguson, also named Hugh, is a season ticket holder at Fir Park and will be in attendance as usual tomorrow?
Will he witness a piece of history Kevin?
@kevinvanveen
@TheWellSociety
@MotherwellFC
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Two photographs from two significant games. Do you remember them?
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