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#OTD, 29 June 1931 Motherwell signed John Blair. He formed a formidable fullback partnership with Ben Ellis (1930-1946) and was a member of the 1931-32 League Championship winning squad. Possible future Hall of Fame inductee. He moved to Morton in Aug 1944.

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#OTD 30 June 2008 former keeper James 'Jimmy' McIntyre died aged 76. Born in 1932 in Paterson Street, Motherwell, he played in 17 league and 3 Scottish Cup games. I was a draughtsman with Alex. Findlay & Co Parkneuk Street, Motherwell and Jimmy worked in the same office in

#OTD, 30 June 1934 Motherwell played game 15 and the penultimate one of their tour of South Africa. In Cape Town they thrashed Western Province 7-0 with goals by MacFadyen (3), his 6th game where he scored 3 or more, Ogilvie (2), Wales, Crawley. Won all 15 games, 1 to go.

#OTD 30 June 1930 possibly one of the earliest trialists at Motherwell FC died, Hughie Morgan. He was on trial at Fir Park during season 1895-96. Hugh was born on 7 August 1874. (Ref; The Men Who Made Scotland, Andy Mitchell) Andy Mitchell mfcheritagetrust.com

On this day 1 July 1916 George Elmore, St Mirren forward 1912-14, died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme aged 36 and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial George scored 20 goals for Saints in 70 games and is pictured scoring against Motherwell at Love St in 1913

#OTD 2 July 2009 Motherwell were the first Scottish club to play in the UEFA Europa League. They lost 1-0 to Llanelli (Wales) at the Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie. ‘Well won the away leg 3-0 on 9 July 2009. mfcheritagetrust.com #heritagematters

#OTD, Friday 2 July 2021 the club announced the fourth new signing of the summer, Dutch striker Kevin van Veen, was signed on a 2-year deal. He would become the first Motherwell player to score in 11 consecutive games, beating Hugh Fergusons' 1919-20 record of 16 goals in the

In July 1976 Motherwell played Deportivo Toluca FC of Mexico in the Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. Motherwell lost 2-1, Ian Taylor the scorer. mfcheritagetrust.com #heritagematters

#OTD, 2 July 1973 Ian St John took up his position as manager, becoming only the fifth in our history. He had been appointed on 4 April replacing Bobby Howitt. His first signings were midfielder Jim McKenna & defender Tom Graham from Eastercraigs. mfcheritagetrust.com

#OTD 3 July 2007 Motherwell manager Mark McGhee signed forward Chris Porter on a free transfer from Oldham Athletic. Chris scored 18 goals in his first season at Fir Park. He moved to Derby County in February 2009 for £400,000 after scoring 23 goals in 59 League appearances for

#OTD, 4 July 1934 Motherwell played the 16th and final game of their South Africa tour. In Cape Town they faced a South Africa XI in the 3rd Test, winning 5-2 thanks to goals by Willie MacFadyen (3), the 7th game where he scored 3 or more, John McMenemy and Duncan Ogilvie.

Some of the items kindly loaned to MFC Heritage Trust by South Africa based Motherwell fan Jim Clark. Much appreciated Jim. #heritagematters mfcheritagetrust.com

MFC Heritage Trust have started their project to brighten up Fir Park and bring the history of Motherwell FC alive. Help them achieve phase 1 of their project by donating to their efforts here justgiving.com/campaign/steel…

#OTD, 5 July 1987 one of the most influential managers in the club’s history died, Mr Robert Ancell (July 1955 - March 1965). He won his first six games at Motherwell, all in the League Cup, scoring 24 goals and conceding just 3. The programme is for his first league game.

Sam Hynds joined Motherwell from Clydebank Juniors on 16 December 1935. Moved to Dunfermline on 5 July 1938. Photo colourised courtesy of William Kay

#OTD, 6 July 1987 Chairman Ian Livingstone & Vice-Chair Malcolm McNeil resigned after a boardroom disagreement over the appointment to the board of Hamish Deans. A local butcher John Chapman took over the Chairmanship of Motherwell FC. mfcheritagetrust.com

26 years ago 😱this month on 5 July 1999 future Hall of Fame inductee Martyn Corrigan was signed from Falkirk. A transfer tribunal set the fee at £30,000. Think Motherwell got the better end of that deal.

#OTD, 8 July 1944 Motherwell beat Clyde 1-0 to win the Summer Cup, Alex Gibson scored. In earlier rounds they beat Hamilton 3-1 on agg, St Mirren 6-3 on agg, then Falkirk 3-2 in the semi-final. 1944 Summer Cup 4th from the left. 1965 Summer Cup 2nd from the left. At the end