MOTHERWELL FC BETFRED CUP FINALISTS

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That this House congratulates Motherwell Football Club on successfully defeating Rangers 2-0 in the Betfred Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on 22 October 2017; wishes all associated with the club good luck ahead of the Betfred Cup final with Celtic in November 2017; acknowledges that this successful cup run, and the team's positive start to the league campaign, has been achieved during the club's historic first season as a fully fan-owned club; further acknowledges the pivotal role the club continues to play in the local community; and looks forward to the club continuing to build on its recent successes both on and off the pitch.