Motherwell FC's sterling off-field achievements recognised in the Scottish Parliament

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Motherwell Football Club’s off-field achievements have been praised at Holyrood.The Steelmen recorded a record profit of £3.5m for the year ending May 2021 at a time when they have been able to offer supporters, who may not otherwise have been able to attend games, the opportunity of free entry to matches.Gillian Mackay MSP recently lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament recognising the fan-owned club’s success and also praising its sterling work in the community.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The Scottish Greens MSP for Central Scotland’s motion commends the club for this success during the challenging and uncertain times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.The motion recognises ‘Well’s position as a fan-owned club and praising its efforts in raising awareness of mental health issues, and for making watching football more accessible to more people by offering free tickets to matches for low-income families and the unemployed.It also notes that during a time when negative press headlines are too common within the sport, the North Lanarkshire club continues to put its positive values and morals at the heart of everything that it does.Gillian Mackay MSP said: “This is fantastic news for Motherwell Football Club, it’s supporters and the local community.“The last few years have been challenging for