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German firm Erima have never ventured much into the UK kit market, if at all. I’ve created a Motherwell kit using some currently available Erima templates. If I had one issue it would be that they are perhaps a little bit fussy.

Yesterday was the anniversary of Motherwell’s first ever Scottish Cup win. It would be nice if Macron could produce a shirt in the style we wore on that day.

A Homage to the football casual culture of the 80s. I’ve adapted an existing adidas design to create this Motherwell away shirt. The Pringle pattern acts as a hoop substitute. Although, my fellow Well fans might be wary of diamonds on a Well shirt!

A few fantasy kits. I love when adidas use the three stripe branding in an unconventional way. This is my take on the horizontal stripe usage as an integral part of the kit design. 1984, Motherwell fantasy away.

I have no recollection of this training shirt. A picture taken in August 1991 features Motherwell manager Tommy McLean wearing an unusual claret patterned, Admiral training shirt with some subtle sky blue trim on the collar and Admiral lettering. Too much like Hearts for my liking, however, I wonder if it was considered as a potential away shirt at the time?

On the 19 April 1952, Motherwell won the Scottish Cup for the very first time.

The kit.

Andy Lynch greeting at full time after scoring two own goals in a 3-0 defeat to the mighty Well. Celtic needed a win to secure the title.

I’d play Furlough at left back. Ah wait a minute.

Tam, Keith and Bobby

Other teams do it. I’ve seen shirts celebrating different years. Personally I prefer the 100 year thing, although it wasn’t that long ago that I helped in the production of a 125 anniversary shirt. That particular shirt sold out, and I’m sure they made some money from it. If the club can benefit from sales in these cash strapped times then I’m happy to release it 10 years early. Long forgotten perhaps, but still the clubs greatest ever achievement. Our 52/91 cup wins were a walk in the park by comparison. The 1931-32 league championship flag is hoisted at Fir Park before the opening league fixture against Kilmarnock in August 1932. And, the holy grail, a 1931-32 gold league championship medal.

Season 2021-22 is not too far off and I would love see us celebrated the 90th anniversary of our only top league title victory by wearing a commemorative shirt for a season. I’m sure Macron could produce a modern replica of our title winning shirt, however, still sticking closely to the original 1930s hoop sleeve design. I know Copa produced a replica of this iconic shirt a few years ago, but this is my photoshopped take on how I envisage a Macron version might look like. I appreciate that the older Rugby style football shirts are not to everyones taste, however, when commemorating an anniversary I think it’s fine to revisit older designs. It’s an important part of our history and should be acknowledged. I know I should really wait until the 100 year anniversary, but I’m impatient.

Great interview with Tony Watt on the Lower League Ramblings podcast.

Nothing changes, Celtic players chasing the ref for a penalty...

Motherwell 2 Rangers 2 in Feb 1961 at Fir Park. Max Murray scores for Rangers in the Scottish Cup 4th Round, watched by over 33,000.

Fir Park early 60s

Chris Cadden was speaking about the Covid-19 shutdown on Sportsound this afternoon. He’s currently on lockdown in the US of A.

I think it’s a different tour. The cancelled game one was the early 70s not the mid 70s.

Anyone remember why this final close season early 70s tour game in Columbia was cancelled?

Covid-19 has put serious doubts on whether this league season will finish on time, if at all. Games across Europe are being postponed as I type.

A young Stevie.

In May 1886, Glencairn FC and Alpha FC (the works team from the Alpha Steam Crane & Engine Works) merged to form Motherwell FC. Giving youth a chance since 1886. How young is the player with the ball? https://ibb.co/M2qqPCq

I’m sadly working so I can’t make it. My phone will be on silent waiting for score updates. Aberdeen are serial bottlers. 2-0 to the mighty.