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Founding of Motherwell Football Club
- When
- 17 May 1886
- Where
- Baillie's pub, Merry Street, Motherwell
Representatives of Glencairn FC and Alpha F.C. met in Baillie's pub on Merry Street to merge their teams and create a club representing the town.
On 17 May 1886, representatives from Glencairn FC and Alpha F.C. gathered in Baillie's pub on Merry Street in Motherwell. They decided to merge the two works teams to form a single club capable of competing at a higher level, thereby establishing Motherwell Football Club.
Sources
- Motherwell F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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