Motherwell Football Club

Details:

Full Name: Motherwell Football Club
City: Motherwell
Founded: 1886
Stadium: Fir Park (13,742)
Colors: Claret, Amber
Nicknames: The Steelmen, The Well
Rival: Airdrie

Description:

Motherwell FC were formed on May 17, 1886 by the merger of two local amateur sides based at local industrial factories, Glencairn and Alpha. Glencairn took their name from the owner of their factory, John Glencairn Carter Hamilton.  Alpha FC were first organized by workers at George Russell's Alpha Steam Crane and Engine Works. The club's Steelmen nickname is a reference to the Ravenscraig steelmill, which was very near their stadium and is also featured on the club logo. The club's colors were the racing colors of the previously-mentioned Baron Hamilton.

Fir Park:

Previous Stadiums: Roman Road, Dalziel Park.

Major Trophies:

First Tier League Titles:

• Scottish League First Division (1932)

Second Tier League Titles:

• Scottish League Second Division (1954, 69)
• Scottish League First Division (1982, 85)

Cup Titles:

• Scottish Cup (1952, 91)
• Scottish League Cup (1951)

Links:

• Official Website: motherwellfc.co.uk