‘Main is in trouble, there’s Steve Kirk….the super-sub has done it again!’
Those iconic words from the ’91 Cup Final live long in the memory and as all ‘Well fans know – Wednesday 18th May is the 25th anniversary of Motherwell FC winning the Scottish Cup.
To mark this milestone in the Club’s history, there are a series of events planned to bring together the team from ’91, the fans, backroom staff and all those from a generation who remember the 1990/91 cup run and the final itself.
The major function in the calendar is our black tie dinner, which will be held at the Bothwell Bridge Hotel on Sunday 8th May. This gala dinner will mark the Cup win anniversary with guests paying tribute to the team, the manager and those who played a key role in the Club at that exciting time.
There is a Q&A evening planned for Thursday 24th March, where fans can get the chance to quiz some of the winning team in what it was like to play for Motherwell, what it’s like to life the Cup and become a legend in our 130th year.
Finally, on the anniversary of the game we will be showing a DVD re-run of the final here at Fir Park. Attending will be many of the players who gave their all that day in Claret and Amber; where supporters can re-live the occasion or join in for the first time and pay tribute to their heroes.
There are other events planned, including the release of a commemorative DVD with brand new interviews and other content, anniversary lamb-wool scarf, golf day with the legends and some yet to be confirmed community based activity.
We will also be looking to gather your thoughts, memories and memorabilia building a wealth of emotion from ’91 which will be shared among all Motherwell fans.
More information on the events follows…
On Sunday 8th May, join the ’91 team, backroom staff and key Club personnel for a celebration dinner at the Bothwell Bridge hotel.
Our host, Tam Cowan will guide us through the evening, conducting a ’91 team Q&A, a raffle and fantastic auction. The evening rounds off with some light-hearted words from our guest speaker before carriages are called at midnight.
The night promises to be most memorable, with nostalgia being central to it’s theme.
We hope you can join us!
• Four course meal, with two complimentary bottles of red & white wine on the table
• Tickets priced at £60 each or £600 for table of 10
• Mixed tables for bookings less than 10
• Places must be bought via the Club on 01698 333333 or www.motherwellbuyonline.co.uk
• Rooms can be reserved directly with the hotel, by calling 01698 852246
with guests from the ’91 cup winning team
Take your seat, wet your whistle and be primed to ask your heroes the questions you’ve always wanted to ask them at our intimate night with representatives from ’91 cup winning team and also Mark McGhee’s first XI.
We will also be opening the stadium tunnel that evening for those who wish to view their ceramic tiled messages, which adorn the walls of this private and exclusive area of Fir Park.
• Thursday 24th March
• Centenary Suite, Fir Park, 7pm – 730pm start
• £10 entry
• Free pint on arrival and pie at Half-time
• Places can be bought via the Club on 01698 333333 or www.motherwellbuyonline.co.uk
On the 25th anniversary of the famous Cup win against Dundee United, join us at Fir Park to watch over the game, hear commentary from those central to the match and cheer on Stevie Kirk’s bullet header during extra-time.
• Wednesday 18th May
• Cooper Suite, Fir Park, 7pm – 745pm kick off
• £10 entry
• Free pint on arrival and pie at Half-Time
• Places can be bought via the Club on 01698 333333 or www.motherwellbuyonline.co.uk