Zac’s bench : Forever claret and amber
The family of young Zac Gunn have paid tribute to the Motherwell FC fan who died earlier this year, by installing a beautiful bench in the Memorial Garden at his beloved Fir Park. The seven-year-old was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension in 2019, a rare condition impacting the heart and lungs, and died surrounded by his […]
The Well Society launches ‘The People’s Game’ – a ground-breaking new education course for our members
The Well Society is proud to announce the launch of ‘The People’s Game: An Introduction to Supporter Ownership and Community Building’ – the first course of its kind in Scotland. Built by the fans, for the fans, this free online course is exclusively available to Well Society members as part of their membership benefits. Developed in consultation with […]
Memorial garden tribute rooted in community
A special evening was held recently to pay tribute to those Motherwell fans whose ashes are interred in the club’s Memorial Garden. Organised by The Well Society, the event allowed families of those who have passed on to enjoy the refurbished garden and connect with each other. “So much love has gone into restoring the […]
Living the dream under the Fir Park sun
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us last night at Fir Park for a night in the sun, making memories and living the dream with the UK’s first top-flight, fan owned football club. 262 friends, families and supporters paid to join their loved ones, who pulled on the claret and amber in the first team […]
One Million Strong: The UK’s first, top-flight, fan-owned football club
The Well Society – the fan-led majority shareholder of Motherwell Football Club – has today announced it has smashed its ambitious £1 million fundraising campaign, reinforcing the club’s position as a pioneer of fan-owned football. The milestone ensures a vital contingency fund for the UK’s first top-flight fan-owned football club and further strengthens its long-term […]
Well Society Elections : Your Board
The Well Society is set to welcome two new faces to its Board following the conclusion of their recent elections. Stephen Reside and David Macfarlane were elected to the Board for the first time. A total of four candidates stood for two spots in the election. All offered a wide range of knowledge, skills, and […]
Make a million by May
There are dates in the Motherwell football calendar that stand out. Cup runs, derby days, the big wins – they’re all special. But for those of us who believe in the power of fan ownership, Well Society Day is right up there. This time, it’s about something even bigger. Make a Million by May isn’t just a slogan; […]
Step through history with the Well Society
A group of sixteen fans from across Lanarkshire met recently to step through history and get active. Ahead of the Ross County game, fans dug into the fascinating story of Motherwell FC, and explored the history of the club in a walking tour led by Lindsay Hamilton from Glasgow Football Tours. Starting at the […]
Our new digital home : Amy Beeston and Ben Oliphant on why they’re working to support fan-owned football
Motherwell is our club and together we’re the majority shareholders of Motherwell FC. In ‘Our Club, Our Future’ we committed to strengthening how we inform, listen to, engage and communicate with you – our members. In previous editions our weekly update, we’ve talked about how we’re changing how we engage and communicate – from more […]
Annual Member Survey : Have your say
Complete your survey for a chance to win 2 x match day boardroom experience This week your volunteer society board team have been on the phones, calling members who have completed the Well Society Annual Membership Survey to say thank you and to listen. We’ve read through each of your comments so far in detail […]