Petty Wulliegrew

#OTD 20 April 1928 members of the Motherwell touring party at London’s Waterloo railway station traveling to Southampton for the 21 day sail onboard the RMSP (Royal Mail Steam Packet) Almanzora to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Shown in this photo from left to right are: Willie Walker (trainer), Arnott Craig, Allan Craig, Andrew McMurtie, Bobby Ferrier, George Stevenson, Andrew Donaldson (trainer), David Thackeray, Willie Tennant, Willie Frame, Richard Little, Allan McClory, Tom Douglas, John Johnman (real surname was Ellarby), John Cameron, James Keenan, Thomas Tennant, Willie MacFadyen. Hugh McNeil, partly hidden, may be looking out the same window as keeper McClory. Happy to be corrected.

Edwyn Collins - A Girl Like You (Live In France, 1995) Love the northern soul/Motown vibes on this classic by @EdwynCollins. A top 10 hit in several countries & both NME & Spin magazines ranked it as one of the top singles of 1995. Featured on his third album, Gorgeous George.

For all the folk saying Bayern v Real Madrid is the best game they've seen this season. 😎

Back in the World Cup Finals of 1974, the opening ceremony saw each nation come out of collapsing giant footballs in their national dress. Here is Scotland! #WorldCup

#OTD 94 years ago on 16 April 1932 Motherwell won the 1st Division Championship by beating Cowdenbeath 3-0 at Fir Park. Goals by Ferrier, a Russell og & an historic 50th goal for MacFadyen. Played 38, won 30, drew 6, lost 2, goals for 119, against 31. Mr John Hunter used only 19 players that season. mfcheritagetrust.org

Thought I’d give this Peter Marinello pic from his Motherwell days some TLC. 💚👍

Tidying the loft takes me way longer than it should. I don't know why 🤷‍♂️

Last one of the night before my wife gets home 🤣

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🗣"I don't understand why it's a penalty" Charlie Mulgrew questions why league leaders Hearts got a penalty against Motherwell on Saturday. In association with @burgerkinguk

#OTD 14 April 1969 Motherwell thrashed Stenhousemuir 7-1 to win the Second Division League Championship with four games to go. Goals by Deans, Goldthorp (2), Muir (2), Donnelly, Campbell. An incredible season: 112 goals scored, only 2 defeats, undefeated at home, 64 out of 72 points. mfcheritagetrust.org

17 May 1886. That was when it all began. And now in 2026, we have a number of activities and events planned to mark our 140th year as Motherwell Football Club.

Charlie Aitken testimonial v Rangers May 1967.

#OTD 13 April 1960 a classic floodlight friendly with Athletic Bilbao ended in a 3-2 win. Despite pouring rain and strong winds both sides produced enterprising football. Motherwell surged ahead in 20 minutes when Pat Quinn headed a pass through to Ian St John and the internationalist finished in style. Five minutes later we were two up, Quinn was twice foiled before Willie Hunter rammed in a loose ball. In 32 minutes Mauri scored with a great shot via a post, and right on the interval Bilbao equalised through Marcaida’s header. The decisive goal was netted by St John just two minutes after the re-start. Motherwell: H Weir, McSeveney, Strachan; Aitken, Martis, McCann; Young, Quinn, St John, Hunter A Weir. Bilbao: Lopez, Orve, Canito; Mauri, Eturo, Maguregui; Arteche, Marcaida, Arieta, Uribe, Echeve. mfcheritagetrust.org

In April 1960 Ian St John played 6 games in 11 days. Sat 9 April Scotland v England. Mon 11 April for Scotland U23’s. Wed 13 April Motherwell v Athletico Bilbao. Sat 16 April Motherwell v Raith. Mon 18 April Motherwell v Rangers. Wed 20 April for Scotland U23’s.

@lee0969 @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_X @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead Shayla ♥️

On this day in 1980 No 30 UK Album Chart Blondie “Eat To The Beat” An album often overshadowed by Parallel Lines but listen again it’s a classic. I’ll choose “Union City Blue” how about you? #1980s #Blondie @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14

Aye but we are diving bassas !!!

@rabbryso @scotlandscoeff1 One hundred and seventy (170) referees/ assistant referees/video referees announced this week by FIFA for the World Cup ………. How many from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿………ZERO……….funny that 🤦‍♂️

@PettyWulliegrew @scotlandscoeff1 Yip we learned that rule as youngsters playing for school or yir boys club ridiculous that yesterday

Having watched this again, the Hearts player actually headers the ball away from the Motherwell player. IFAB describe "Playing in a dangerous manner is any action that, while trying to play the ball, threatens injury to someone (including the player themself)" Fair argument to say it's dangerous play by the Hearts player as heading the ball while lying on the crowd opens you up to the chance of taking a boot to the head.... x.com/i/status/20430…

@KTthegoalie @PettyWulliegrew The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a total of 170 match officials, including 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, and 30 video match officials (VAR). Not one Scottish referee named on that list. 🤔