Motherwell FC Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell FC, North Lanarkshire, which plays in the Scottish Premiership.
| FactSnippet No. 1,248,844 |
10 Facts About Motherwell FC
2.
Motherwell FC was born on 17 May 1886, when representatives of the two main Motherwell works teams Glencairn FC and Alpha FC met in Ballie's pub in the town's Merry Street, and decided to merge the two teams with the aim of creating a club to represent the town as a whole at a higher footballing level.
| FactSnippet No. 1,248,845 |
3.
Motherwell FC enjoyed a successful period in the aftermath of World War I, managed by John Hunter.
| FactSnippet No. 1,248,846 |
4.
However, Motherwell FC were unable to keep their assets, and no trophies were won in Ancell's era.
| FactSnippet No. 1,248,847 |
5.
Motherwell FC were immediately promoted back to the First Division in 1969, maintaining a mid-table position.
| FactSnippet No. 1,248,848 |
6.
Under their management, Motherwell FC improved to fourth in the table with players such as Bobby Graham, Willie Pettigrew and Bobby Watson.
| FactSnippet No. 1,248,849 |
7.
Motherwell FC were granted associate membership of the European Club Association in June 2013, becoming the fifth Scottish club to join the Association.
| FactSnippet No. 1,248,850 |
8.
On 28 October 2016, Motherwell FC became a fan-owned club when supporters club Well Society's £1 deal with Les Hutchison was concluded.
| FactSnippet No. 1,248,851 |
9.
Motherwell FC refuses to give up his support of Motherwell FC despite repeated abuse and bullying.
| FactSnippet No. 1,248,852 |
10.
Motherwell FC have won a number of league titles and cups in their history, which includes six major domestic trophy successes.
| FactSnippet No. 1,248,853 |