Heritage Trust Brings Motherwell’s Story to Life at Well Society AGM
Motherwell Football Club Heritage Trust received a lot of attention at Monday evening’s Well Society AGM, bringing the club’s remarkable story to life for supporters in attendance.
A specially curated display showcased rare memorabilia spanning the club’s 140-year history, offering fans a tangible connection to the generations who have worn claret and amber.
Among the standout exhibits were two iconic trophies from Motherwell’s pioneering overseas adventures – the Copa del Rey from 1927 and the Argentina Cup from 1928 – powerful symbols of a club that once carried its name across continents.
The evening also marked the launch of the Trust’s upcoming publication, Well Beyond Scotland, a compelling new book charting Motherwell’s extraordinary tours to Spain and France, South America, and two visits to South Africa. Drawing on meticulous research and storytelling, the book highlights a period when the Steelmen were true global trailblazers.
As author Steve Young notes: “In 1927, Motherwell were invited to compete for a version of the Copa del Rey in Spain. The following year, South America beckoned. In the early 1930s, they sailed to South Africa, twice. The club were paid handsomely to make each of these trips. Crucially, these ventures were not just sporting milestones but financial lifelines. The revenue generated helped sustain the club – and may well have underpinned Motherwell’s greatest achievement: winning the Scottish League title in 1931/32.”
Alongside celebrating the past, the Trust also promoted the upcoming 140th Anniversary Gala Dinner at Dalziel Park, on Friday 15th May. The event promises to be a unique blend of football and theatre, with club legends such as Willie Pettigrew, Stevie Kirk, Stephen Craigan and John Gahagan joined by special guests including Dougie Arnott and John Martis as well as dramatised performances bringing historic figures like Mrs Baillie, John Hunter, George Stevenson and Bobby Ancell vividly back to life.
Monday evening perfectly captured the Trust’s mission – preserving the past while inspiring the future.
‘Well Beyond Scotland can be ordered now, here
Tickets to the 140th Gala Dinner can be booked here
