Scotland 2019 part 4 ~ The Motherwell game

It was with delight that our Scottish adventure was accidently planned, in such that we could see Motherwell who were playing at home on one of our two Saturday’s.

Motherwell Football Club were established in 1886 in the town that bears their name and for most of that time they have played at Fir Park.

In August 1971 as a young lad of ten, I was dragged to my first game. Not long after I was hooked and became a regular fixture at both home and away games throughout the 1970’s and early 1980’s.

It is a punishing existence being a ‘Well supporter, the ups, the downs and constant inconsistences would test and challenge the best of us, but they do have a place in my heart.

The game we attended was against Scottish Premier League opponents Ross County from Dingwall in the Highlands in what was a bright and warm afternoon.

My first observations when entering Fir Park after many years of absence was the carnival, family orientated atmosphere, which in no way is close to what it was in my past. Back then one had to be careful, cautious and always on guard for the hooligan element.

It was a great day out with 4618 others in a fun packed ambience ~ The final result, well does it really matter …? (see that last photo …!!!)

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