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Motherwell Football Club was established in 1886.

Known as the " Steelmen " because of the history of steel making in the area, they play in the Scottish Premier League from their home ground at Fir Park Stadium.

Like many smaller clubs in the area, Motherwell struggle to attract a large fanbase due to the attraction of Glasgow's " Old Firm " of Rangers and Celtic.

However, the team attracts a regular home support of between five and six thousand fans.

Also, the club is known to be one of the most established clubs in the top flight, having been in the top flight since the mid-80s.

Again, due to the Old Firm's dominance of Scottish football, Motherwell's list of honours is somewhat modest.

The club's last major trophy was the Scottish Cup in 1991 where they beat Dundee United F. C.

by four goals to three in the final.

More recently, they faced Rangers in the 2005 CIS Cup Final, but lost 5-1.

In the 07-08 season, Motherwell ( led by Mark McGhee ) finished third behind Celtic F. C and Rangers F. C meaning that in the 08-09 season Motherwell got the chance of playing European ( UEFA Cup ) football.

Motherwell lost out to French team AS Nancy in the first round ( 3-0 aggregate ).

They qualified for Europe the following two seasons, in the newly-formed Europa League.

The manager is Stuart McCall, after Craig Brown resigned to become Aberdeen F. C.

manager in December 2010.

In the 2010-11 season, they faced Celtic in the Scottish Cup Final, but lost 3-0.