Motherwell 4 Celtic 2 1991 Scottish Cup Semi Final Replay

Scottish Cup Semi Final Replay, Hampden Park, 9th April 1991. Two goals from Dougie Arnott kept Motherwell's Cup dreams alive, despite a first-half blitz by Celtic. The Steelmen then took control and reached their first Final in 39 years thanks to Colin O'Neill's wonder strike and Stevie Kirk's clever chip.

[@1234mfc]

Was at this game and couldn't believe wee Psycho's strike. A team full of legends.

[@BillySnaddon]

Poor Colin O'Neill barely played again. A good way to go out. He'll always be remembered for this, not only by Motherwell fans but by his folks back home who probably celebrated just as much. What a strike it was.

[@martinrobinson714]

That was a fantastic scoreline,,,credit to motherwell , and they went on to win it to, well done 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jmgrant6881]

Got to say Wee Dougies 2nd goal was an unbelievable header. Top notch.

[@lucyoneill8536]

MY DAD IS NUMBER 4 WHO SCORED THAT SCREAMER

[@hawkerrielly9317]

our colin a hero in my eyes phyco o neil big scar on his knee as you kno

[@frankmurphyburr3598]

best ever Motherwell goal. I was right behind big Pat Bonnar.

[@rockandroll63]

Wow, I met your dad in a pub in Motherwell leading up to the 1991 cup final. Bought him a drink in fact. I was a visiting Englishman. I was at the cup final too, which was an amazing day and an unreal party atmosphere back in 'Well after the game.

[@iainlambie8400]

What a goal he scored and what a hero he is at first park! Only one pyscho

[@thomassmith1313]

Lucy,unfortunately for me I remember your dad score a wonder goal(winner) for Portadown against Linfield at Shamrock Park in an Irish cup replay before he went to Motherwell. Great player in his day and I always enjoy that goal against the Tim's.

[@craigm9034]

Missed that game I was at the earlier nil nil semi. Some great goals.

[@bigrikmfc]

One of the best nights of my life.

[@GuyFawkes15]

I was drinking with Colin on the eve of this year's Cup Final. He's a Motherwell Legend, dining out on this goal to this day and why not?

[@PeterMcNamee]

He's a wee bigot, shouted sectarian pish at me through a car window years back, done a 360 to do it again as I was waiting at the bus stop, he never stopped though, typical north of Ireland shite, loved by the wannabes of that dead town

[@raymondmcmenemy303]

Great goal by Colin O'Neill. Good to see an Ulsterman sticking it to them. No Surrender.

[@DavidBroadley-tw7ks]

Orange shite

[@darrendouglas3704]

Delighted Tommy McLean saw Bobby Russell stop had much to give .Along with Davie Cooper masterstroke signings Motherwell fans got to see two my,childhood Rangers heroes .Wee Dougie Arnott & Super sub Kirk must've been like strikera in heaven having two masters off the game precision passing ,inch perfect crossing That rare ability to set up goals by seeing moves before player received ball did. Thank you Motherwell Fans from Rangers Fan welcoming & supporting Bobby Russell & Davie Cooper to their club Russell deserved have loads International Caps his link up play with Cooper truly was a joy to witness Just knew were on another would be Play ball Coops feet make the run without even shouting or looking Coop knew swing in ball back post & Russell on que arrive at back post For English footy fans of was simply watching two Legends play type of football Brian Clough would applaud .

[@eksteelman]

I remember saying before kirk scored : I don't know what the players are thinking because I can hardly stand up straight. Too many games before when we fell short _ but that was our night. Could do with another glorious day/night anytime soon guys. No pressure : just channel Wark,Pettigrew, O,neill and Kirk.!

[@dynamogers]

Hope you do the memory of these guys proud today. If you play with somewhere near the same determination and desire as this team did you'll have more than a chance. Good luck the Steelmen

[@weatherman10]

Oooh lovely but very odd aspect ratio!

[@erniescullion8452]

Colin Oneill. I rem you very well played For Portadown Balkymena Utd & Hibs. Colly your funny & wind up merchant.That was some game. What a goal. John Collins Paul Lambert was very good players.DAVIE COOPER WAS THEE NO1 IN SCOTLAND.

[@markjones445]

Exactly the same thoughts mate, when I was young I had the pleasure of playing for portadown 3rds, the mad bastard was our manager and another legend, Billy mcclatchey, was our coach. Good memories, but he never fucked up about that goal lol. Brilliant.

[@DABossf1]

Stevie Kirk's goal was classy. He had that in his locker

[@frankmurphyburr3598]

he had class. should have been given at least one Scotland cap

[@martinreynolds6027]

Flooky more like

[@ronnie1202]

He never meant that ye 🤡

[@algernonfarquhuar1531]

Dougie! OId hero of mine.

[@scottishwildcat]

@tirnaog09 Elliott's goal was disallowed at 0-0, so in no way would that have made it 3-1. It would have made it 1-0 a whole two minutes earlier than Celtic actually did score the opener, so I doubt it would have had a great effect on the outcome.

[@wonjubhoy]

All things being equal Celtic would have gone 2-0 up after 3 minutes so that changes a lot. To be fair Motherwell had a strong penalty claim turned down in the first game so the 2 decisions cancel each other out.

[@wwhitelaw9286]

Ppl ask why am a Motherwell fan... This night is the answer

[@tirnaog09]

I was at this game, the Ref chopped off a good Elliot goal which would have made it 3-1 and a long way back for well. But respect and admiration to a fine team who deservedly won the cup that year.

[@DavidBroadley-tw7ks]

I was at a motherwell v celtic scottish cup game in the 70s celts were 0 2 up at ht motherwell came came back and won 3 2 about 3 weeks before we beat them 1 3 in the league at fir park cudnt believe them closet huns coming back and knocking us out

[@eksteelman]

I can imagine wee team saying - just as well that went in ! Big nick was screaming for it psycho .

[@paulhealey7499]

The game that ultimately cost Billy McNeil his job.

[@sullyboy1974]

Not taking anything away from Motherwell's fine goals and performance, but Packy Bonner was a shite keeper.

[@martinreynolds6027]

Was he that good?. 😳

[@wonjubhoy]

Very harsh comment. Packie was a good goalkeeper.

[@SaorAlba1970]

jesus Pat Bonnar was shocking in goals he should have retired after the 89/90 season

[@prideofpendle8323]

Bye bye mhanky bhoys xx

[@kevinpatrick8222]

lol ffs it was 32 years ago, we've more than made up for that one since they dark days. Hail Hail!