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Motherwell FC
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Motherwell FC Information
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| Address: |
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Firpark
Street, Motherwell. ML1 2QN |
| Telephone: |
(01698)
333333 |
| Fax: |
(01698)
338001 |
| Founded: |
1886 |
| Stadium: |
Fir Park |
| Website: |
www.motherwellfc.co.uk |
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Motherwell FC History
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Motherwell Football Club is a
Scottish football team, who play their home matches at Fir Park.
They are currently managed by former England defender Terry
Butcher.
Motherwell were founded in 1886 from an amalgamation of two
factory based teams, Glencairn and Alpha. In 1893, the club
turned professional and joined the newly formed Scottish Second
Division and in their first game, Motherwell defeated Hamilton
Academical 4-1. In 1895 Motherwell moved to their Fir Park
stadium.
In 1912, Motherwell adopted the colours of claret and amber
which they use today. After the First World War, under manager
John 'Sailor' Hunter, Motherwell began to show themselves as a
force in Scottish Football, reaching the Scottish Cup finals in
1931, 1933 and 1939 and winning the League in 1931/32. Willie
McFadyen scoring 52 goals in that season, which is still a
Scottish record.
After the Second World War, with George Stevenson at the helm,
Motherwell defeated Hibernian 3-0 to win the League Cup with
goals from Archie Kelly, Willie Watters and Jim Forrest. That
season, they also reached the Scottish Cup final only to be
defeated by Celtic. Two seasons later, Motherwell defeated
Dundee 4-0 to become 1952 Scottish Cup winners with goals from
Wilson Humphries, Archie Kelly, Willie Redpath and Jimmy Watson.
In 1955, Bobby Ancell took over as manager and created a team
which was to be known as the 'Ancell Babes' with players such as
Charlie Aitken, Ian St. John and Pat Quinn. Motherwell were
relegated in 1968 but were promoted back the next season under
Bobby Howitt. Willie McLean, Roger Hynd, Ally McLeod, Davie Hay,
Jock Wallace and Bobby Watson all came and went before Tommy
McLean was appointed manager in 1984. In his first season,
Motherwell were promoted to the Premier League and almost
reached the Scottish Cup final.
In 1991, Motherwell did reach the final and won the Scottish Cup
defeating Dundee United 4-3 in a memorable final with goals from
Phil O'Donnell, Stevie Kirk, Iain Ferguson and Ian Angus. Alex
McLeish, Harri Kampman, Billy Davies all had spells as manager.
Erik Black also had a spell in charge but he was forced to
resign after the club went into administration. Assistant Terry
Butcher took over. Motherwell have recently become known for
their production of good young players such as James McFadden
who is now with Everton and Stephen Pearson who is now with
Celtic.
During the 2004 season Motherwell came out of administration. |
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Motherwell FC Honours, Trophies & Awards
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