Motherwell

American

[muhth-er-wel, -wuhl] / ˈmʌð ərˌwɛl, -wəl /

noun

Robert, 1915–91, U.S. painter.
an administrative district in the Strathclyde region, in S Scotland.

Motherwell British

/ ˈmʌðəwəl /

noun

a town in S central Scotland, the administrative centre of North Lanarkshire on the River Clyde: industrial centre. Pop: 30 311 (2001)

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Motherwell also have a match to spare and sit fourth, 10 points adrift of the summit but within touching distance of the Glasgow pair.

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Hearts and Motherwell finish the weekend in a stronger position.

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Hearts have earned about a tenth of that and Motherwell have made about a tenth of what Hearts have made.

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"Motherwell win emphatically, Hearts win as well and that applies pressure," Stewart said.

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Among those involved in the film was former Airdrie and Motherwell striker Owen Coyle who is now managing in the Indian Super League.

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