Motherwell hero Tommy McLean 'one of most important figures' in club's history as stand tribute unveiled

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Motherwell officially unveiled the Tommy McLean Stand during their final Premiership game of the season.The South Stand was renamed during the 3-2 win over Dundee United, with new signage unveiled as players and staff who worked closely with McLean gathered to mark his significant contribution.Tommy, who famously guided Motherwell to the 1991 Scottish Cup against brother Jim’s Dundee United, couldn’t be in attendance.But Chris McCart and Iain Ferguson of the 1991 Scottish Cup-winning side, and Brian Martin, Alex Burns and Bobby Russell, joined former coach Cammy Murray on the pitch to mark the occasion.Well Society co-chair Douglas Dickie handed over a framed photograph of the Tommy McLean stand to Murray, who worked alongside McLean, and represented him at Fir Park.Murray said: “Tommy made a tremendous contribution to the history of Motherwell FC.“He deserves to have his name in the fabric of Fir Park, alongside other great figures in the club’s history.“He couldn’t be here in person, but I know he is humbled at this gesture.“Tommy really is one of a kind.

As a coach and being involved with him, I never came across anyone with the knowledge he had.“He had this great ability to change things in the game, and he gave the fans a decade they will never forget.”Striker Steve Kirk hailed McLean as the “best coach and manager” he had ever worked under.Well Society members voted to rename the South Stand after McLean in 2021, the same year he was inducted to the club’s Hall of Fame.McLean brought outstanding players like Davie Cooper to Fir Park and worked wonders for the club to benefit financially from deals.Douglas Dickie said: “Tommy brokered the record deal for Phil O’Donnell, which allowed the club, at that time, to go