Alan Burrows in emotional Motherwell goodbye as CEO holds back tears after Fir Park farewell

Motherwell CEO Alan Burrows delivered an emotional farewell speech on after the Steelmen beat Hearts 2-0 on Sunday afternoon - admitting his exit is a 'huge wrench' as he prepares to move to Aberdeen.

Burrows' career is incredibly well-documented. Starting off as a Motherwell 'superfan', he embarked on a pre-season tour to watch the Fir Park outfit before helping out as a volunteer at the club. Eventually, his off the field endeavours saw him rapidly progress at his boyhood club before being given the chance to become CEO in a 'Roy of the Rovers' fairytale.

Becoming CEO in 2014, Motherwell have since played in the Europa League, Europa Conference League, two domestic cup finals and finished third in the Scottish Premiership under Burrows' guidance. And, having only missed one home game since 1993, he issued a fond farewell to his time at Fir Park - despite admitting that it is the 'right thing to do' for the club.

He told BBC Sportsound: "I feel emotional. I'm absolutely delighted that the team won and put on a performance like that because it's been a difficult season. Every Motherwell fan would tell you the same and I'm not immune to that.

"I feel emotional that this is my last home game. I've missed one game here since 1993 - a 1-1 draw with Dundee United last year when I had Covid. It's been a way of life for me for most of my adolescent and adult life. So it's a huge wrench for me to go. But at the same time, to put a positive spin on it, I think it's a good thing for the club and maybe for me too.

"I love this place. Most people listening to this will be familiar with what their football club means to them and their family. This club, like it does for loads of people, has got me through hard times and has been