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Earlier this summer, the club provided supporters with the opportunity to offer valued feedback and opinions on a range of areas within the club. 

We want to take this opportunity to thank over 1000 of you for taking part in this survey. The results and feedback are being analysed internally by the various departments at the club so they can prioritise and, in some cases, put into action some of the issues and concerns raised by supporters.

The club can now make public some of the findings and figures from the survey. The feedback and figures surrounding the club shop and in-stadium kiosks have been passed onto both external respective companies who run those areas, and we look forward to closely working with them as we try to implement any improvements.

Respondents

• More than 1,000 fans responded
• 89.3% of respondents are male
• 11.7% are female
• Median age of respondents 47
• 66% are Motherwell FC season ticket holders
• More than 50% of respondents sit in the John Hunter Stand
• 26% sit in the Phil O’Donnell Stand
• 23% sit in the Davie Cooper Stand
• Less than 1% located in the Disabled section

Communication

• 66.6% never or rarely bought a match programme
• 12.4% always bought a match programme
• 75% receive the weekly email from the club
• 79% thought communication from the club had improved over the last 12 months
• 93.1% wanted to hear from the CEO at least once every two months
• 86% thought the ticketing information was communicated efficiently
• 59% thought that the SLOs had been a worthwhile introduction

Ticketing/Travel

• 67.5% thought the ticketing platform was easy to use
• 11.8% had a season ticket in Apple Pay/Google Wallet
• 49.9% would be interested if Motherwell FC ran buses to every away match
• 85.1% rated the supporters bus service highly

Hospitality

• 12.8% took advantage of season ticket upgrades for hospitality
• 19.2% attended the Cooper Bar on matchdays

Well Society

• 54% were no longer a Well Society member, had never been a member or would rather not say
• 58% had a general idea of the role and purpose of the Well Society but were not clear or had never heard about it
• 56% wanted more information on Well Society membership and future plans

SLO Feedback

Although the numbers are insightful for future upgrades and improvements, supporter feedback has been crucial for the next steps the club wishes to change.

One common theme surrounding the introduction of the Supporter Liaison Officers (SLOs) was their visibility was minimal, and supporters were often unaware of their roles on matchdays.

As such, we would encourage everyone to click here to read more about the role and what services they offer.

Ticketing and travel information for away games will be communicated through X (formerly Twitter). Please follow to receive essential info if you will be travelling to support the Steelmen.

Stadium Improvements/Matchday Experience

Supporters provided ample feedback on the matchday experience at Fir Park, picking up on issues that the club don’t see during the matchday.

We want everyone to enjoy their time at the stadium, and we will look to improve the experience for everyone where possible, in the stand and in the bars located around the stadium.

Common suggestions for improvement included stand, screens, toilets, Kiosks, WIFI, bar and scoreboard.

Online ticketing platform

Over 67% of respondents thought the online ticketing platform was easy to use. However, there were a number of improvements suggested by supporters.

Common suggestions for improvement were an easier-to-use interface when navigating through the various pages, locating a particular seat can be challenging, and account management.

We will take all suggestions on board and work with Ticketmaster to ensure the online ticketing platform is of the highest possible standard.

A thank you

It is great to hear that 82.7% of respondents were very likely or likely to recommend Motherwell FC to a friend, family member or colleague.

We once again want to thank everyone for taking part in this highly useful fan survey. Brian Caldwell provided an extensive club update earlier this month which you can watch by clicking here.

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Motherwell FC Hall of Famer Bobby Graham. 

Born in Motherwell, his hugely exciting and successful career started with Liverpool, where he was guided under the late, great Billy Shankly.

Spending eight years at Liverpool and playing over 100 games for the Reds, Graham moved to Coventry City in 1972.

The following year he would return to his hometown to represent his beloved claret and amber.

Finishing as top goalscorer in his maiden season, his second campaign would see him build a formidable partnership with new signing Willie Pettigrew.

Across four seasons, he would play over 180 games for the Steelmen, scoring 48 times.A firm fan favourite and club legend, he was inducted into the MFC Hall of Fame in November 2022.

Graham passes away aged 80, and the thoughts of everyone at Motherwell Football Club are firmly with his family and friends at this sad time.

RIP, Bobby.

Below is the story of Bobby Graham’s career in full. He will always be remembered.

Although Bobby was born and brought up in Motherwell and supported the Steelmen as a kid, he would make his footballing name in the red of Bill Shankly’s Liverpool, joining the Anfield club from Motherwell Bridge Works aged 17.

Shankly had already made the trip to Lanarkshire to secure the signing of Ian St John from Motherwell just six months earlier for a then club-record fee.

Whilst St John was signed as a bona fide first-team starter, Graham, who was six years younger than his compatriot, spent several profitable years in the youth system before breaking into the Reds’ first-team in 1964 and made quite the impression.

He scored on his debut against KR Reykjavík, and then, 12 days later, netted a hat-trick in his first league outing against Aston Villa and followed that with a goal against Sheffield United the following week.

Bobby’s early time at Liverpool was somewhat unfortunate for him, as he found it difficult to dislodge the hugely successful strike partnership of St John and Roger Hunt as Shankly’s side became one of the best ever.

As the 1960s were coming to an end, he had forced his way into a regular starter position, but his ambitions were cut short courtesy of a cruel leg break at Anfield against Chelsea at the start of the 1970/71 season.

His eleven-year Liverpool career came to an end in March 1972 when he moved to Coventry City for £70,000. He stayed at Highfield Road for 18 months, playing 19 games and also being loaned out to Tranmere, where he linked up with Ian St John, who was coaching at Rovers.

So it was therefore little surprise when St John, upon his appointment as Motherwell manager, looked to Bobby to provide guidance up front, and it proved to be a very shrewd decision. Motherwell had to beat off the likes of Portsmouth, Peterborough & Luton Town, who were also vying for his signature, but the draw of coming back home and signing for his boyhood club was too much.

He finished his first full season as the club’s top scorer, but things would really click into gear when a certain young buck by the name of Willie Pettigrew arrived on the first-team scene, almost instantly forming a telepathic partnership with his new strike partner.

The youngster had spent most of the first half of the season on the bench under Willie McLean, but following a ‘play me or sell me’ ultimatum to the manager, the duo were put together for the first time against Ayr United.

Pettigrew, aided by Graham, netted four that day at Fir Park before Celtic came to Lanarkshire the following midweek. Pettigrew got one, Graham got two, and that was the start of a lethal four years together in claret and amber.

As a goalscorer, Graham was often considered second fiddle to Pettigrew in terms of goals, and whilst that is true, the diminutive forward still had a very impressive record. In 172 starts at Fir Park, he netted a total of 48 times and assisted countless others.

For ‘Well fans of a certain vintage, the mid- to late 1970s will be fondly remembered as an exciting, swashbuckling Motherwell side that could live with any team in the country. Sadly, despite the significant talent that was at the club at the time, a winner’s medal would prove elusive, although there were several near misses at the semi-final stages.

Bobby Graham was very much at the core of that. Quick and intelligent with a laser-guided passing ability, he’s the local lad who’s done good, not only in the bright lights of the English top-flight, but also back home at his beloved Fir Park. One of our own, he will be remembered as one of the best to ever grace the Fir Park turf.

Motherwell Football Club and the Well Society have today announced changes to their leadership, further strengthening the link between the club and its fan-owned majority shareholder.

David brings a wealth of experience from a successful international business career, holding global leadership roles in finance and risk management. He brings many years of experience serving as a director on executive boards.

In changes to the Well Society leadership, Derek Watson has been appointed Society Chair, succeeding Philip Speedie, who steps back due to personal commitments. Amber Johnstone and Martin Grey have been appointed Deputy Chairs. Between them, Derek, Amber and Martin bring a host of experience in strategy, corporate communications, human resources and transformation across the private, public and third sectors.

“This is an exciting time for Motherwell FC,” Chairman Kyrk Macmillan said.

“Strengthening our leadership and the connection between the club and The Well Society is vital as we build on the significant progress made over the past year, both on and off the pitch. We’re committed to maintaining that momentum and delivering for our supporters.

“I think it’s also important that I place on record our thanks to Philip for his hard work and endeavour during his time as Well Society Chair.”

“The ambition within the UK’s first top-flight, fan-owned football club is clear – to keep punching above our weight,” new Well Society Chair Derek Watson added.

“This is a team effort: from the Club Executive Board to the Well Society Board, our members and our supporters.

“It’s right we thank both Philip and Tom Feely, who have made significant contributions to the success of our fan-owned club, and in particular Philip, who has led the programme of Well Society reform. We’ve all got a role to play, and the best way to drive progress is to join the Well Society, helping our club grow and flourish.”

“It’s a huge honour to be elected to the Well Society and now appointed to the Club Executive Board,” new Motherwell FC Executive Board member David Macfarlane stated.

“I’m joining a talented leadership team that’s driving real change at Motherwell. I’m committed to bringing my business experience and my lifelong passion for the club to help take us further forward.”

We can confirm we have entered into our second Cooperation Agreement with League One side Stenhousemuir. 

This comes following our maiden Cooperation Agreement with Lowland League side Cowdenbeath.

You can find out about the agreement and what is means by clicking here.

As part of the agreement, Olly Whyte will join Gary Naysmith’s squad immediately.

“This is a fantastic development for the club,” stated Chief Executive Brian Caldwell.

“Collaborating with Stenhousemuir opens up opportunities for some of our players to compete at a high level against strong teams. We’ve been in talks with Stenhousemuir for some time, and it’s evident they are eager to make the most of this partnership.

“During our visit last month for the Premier Sports Cup, we observed their impressive infrastructure and dedicated fan base. This will provide Olly with valuable experience in a first-team setting.

“Stenhousemuir is committed to nurturing young talent, making it an ideal environment for emerging players to flourish.”

Good luck, Olly.

We can confirm that we have entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Lowland League side Cowdenbeath. 

This new system has been introduced based on the Scottish Football Association’s research into the potential for young, homegrown talent in Scottish football. The results were detailed in the 2024 Transition Report.

You can view the transition report online by clicking here.

In summary, the report concluded that players aged 16 to 21 were not receiving sufficient opportunities to play and develop.

The new system enables young Scottish players to join a club on loan, increasing their chances of gaining valuable first-team experience while allowing them to move freely between their parent club and the loan club throughout the season.

Following the successful loan spells of former Motherwell player Adam McDonald, and Olly Whyte, at Cowdenbeath, we have established an official partnership with the Lowland League club to foster growth for both teams and their players.

As part of this new collaboration, youngsters Nathan Lawson and Scott Williamson will now join Cowdenbeath on loan.

“We are delighted that the SFA has introduced this new system to Scottish football,” Chief Executive Brian Caldwell said.

“At Motherwell, we rely heavily on the development of young players within our academy. Over the last couple of seasons, the statistics show we lead the way on minutes played by young Scottish players in our first-team.

“This is a huge part of the business model here at Fir Park. However, the step between Under 18 football and first-team football can be testing. That’s where this system becomes really beneficial.

“Without the constraints of standard loan agreements, players can play minutes within a first-team environment, which will only aid their development, but the chance of playing for Motherwell remains.

“Cowdenbeath have been a pleasure to deal with over the last couple of seasons. Only last year, Olly Whyte went there and won a number of accolades in the process. This is the type of club we want to be working with; it’s clear our values align. We hope this is the start of a fruitful and successful partnership, and I wish Nathan and Scott the very best of luck during their time at Cowdenbeath this season.”

“I wish Nathan and Scott all the best for the upcoming season,” Academy Director David Clarkson added.

“We have been in talks with several clubs for some time and are thrilled to partner with Cowdenbeath. It’s crucial for our young players to gain first-team experience to aid their development. We have a number of promising talents at the club, and we believe this new partnership will benefit many of them.

“Motherwell FC is dedicated to nurturing young, skilled footballers and providing them with the best opportunities for a successful career in the sport. This partnership adds an important dimension to our efforts this season, and we look forward to collaborating closely with Cowdenbeath.

“We also hope to finalise additional agreements with other clubs in the Scottish football pyramid soon.”

The MFC Sticker Album returns for the 2025/26 season. 

This album features Motherwell FC’s top appearance holders in modern times, our top goalscorers from the last 15 seasons, women’s first-team, men’s first-team and our 10-year anniversary squad.

Buy your match programme at £3 to get the next eight stickers for the 2025/26 MFC Sticker Album. Can’t make a match? Head over to the Curtis Sport website here to ensure you don’t miss out!

Due to a delay in delivery outwith our control, the album won’t be available in-store to purchase for our match against Rangers. We hope to have them in stock very soon.

The first batch of stickers will be in the Rangers match programme on Saturday 2 August. You can buy your album online via the Curtis Sport website.

Fir Park will host two Scotland Under 21 matches later this year. 

The Young Scots will take on Portugal on Tuesday 9 September in their second match of Euro Under 21 qualifying.

A second match will take place on Tuesday 18 November against Bulgaria. All relevant ticket details will be communicated in due course.

• Tuesday 9th September 2025 – Scotland v Portugal
• Tuesday 18th November 2025 – Scotland v Bulgaria

Celebrate Christmas in the Centenary Suite with entertainer, Barry Chisholm.

In addition to a 2-course meal, Barry will perform live songs and get the party started with dances, games, crowd interaction, karaoke, and music to make it a Christmas night to remember!

When:

• Friday 5^th December (7pm-1am)
• Saturday 6^th December (7pm-1am)
• Friday 12^th December (7pm-1am)
• Saturday 13^th December (7pm-1am)

What’s included:

• Shot on arrival
• 2-course meal (choice of main)
• Christmas fun with live entertainer and singer, Barry Chisholm

Where:

• Centenary Suite, Fir Park Stadium, Motherwell

Price: £45pp

To book:

• Please contact hospitality@motherwellfc.co.uk
• Or phone: 01698 338012
• £10 deposit per person required at time of booking

Over 18’s only.

This is more than just a kit. It’s a story that embodies our community.

You can pre-order your away kit now by clicking here.

The kit will be available to purchase in store on Friday 11 July.

It was on the 28 July 1996 that our community suffered it’s biggest loss to date. In just six seconds, livelihoods and a Lanarkshire landmark came crashing to the ground.

After more than four decades, the iconic Ravenscraig Steelworks were demolished, leading to thousands unemployed.

We honour our history with this season’s away kit that features the British Steel logo on the jersey. Predominately light blue, the kit features a small drip of claret and amber on the collar and cuffs.

We have once again created a fan survey ahead of the new season. 

We’re continually looking at ways we can improve the fan experience in all aspects.

That’s why we have created a short survey, ranging from club events to your view on club morals. We value your feedback and opinion and want to hear them.

The survey answers from everyone who takes part will be used to help inform future plans around fan engagement and also satisfy Scottish Football Authorities requirements on demographic data.

Please answer all the questions as honestly as possible, and we will collate and look to take this feedback on board going forward. Your feedback and opinions are valued and appreciated.

The 2025 Fan Survey can be found online here.