The web site guestbook has now been closed and is being prepared for presentation to Dougie and his family.
Thank you to all fans that left messages, which can be viewed below.....


Name and Area: Colin - Wishaw
Message: A top striker who would run for his team all day. The years of partnering Tommy Coyne are still my most enjoyable times watching Motherwell.


Name and Area: Keith - Carluke
Message: Dougie, you were a great player for the 'Well. This event is long overdue to pay tribute to your commitment and dedication. We had great times watching you and the excellent team members you played with.


Name and Area: Bonnie Johnny Carluke
Message: Dougie gave my son David and I hours of pleasure as a player and it has been great to follow him on to the Wee Thackit pub when he retired where he had me and my colleague Jim Mooney installed as the chairman and secretary of the local bullshitters club!


Name and Area: Archie Lauder - Carluke
Message: Several Years ago at a Celtic Supporter's Player of the Year Dinner/Dance, I asked Paul Elliot the then Celtic Central Defender, during his playing career with, Pisa, Celtic and Aston Villa who was his toughest opponent, he said without doubt that it was Dougie Arnott of Motherwell and that after every game against Motherwell both his sides would be severely bruised from Dougie's elbows.


Name and Area: Roselynn Smith, Yuma, Arizona
Message: You are a great guy, Love you loads and loads, this is well over due. No one deserves it more than you.


Name and Area: Clem Smith, Yuma, Arizona.
Message: A loyal servant to Motherwell and without him the Scottish Cup would not have been at Fir Park for the second time since 1954. He deserves better than an old firm select. A team like Man U or REAL MADRID, CHELSEA OR AC MILAN WOULD BE MORE FITTING FOR SUCH A MOTHERWELL MASTER SPORTSMAN AND PLAYER OF THE YEAR.


Name and Area: vanpad uddingston
Message: thank you for being a 'well player.


Name and Area: David Swan Carluke
Message: No one deserves this more than you unc.


Name and Area: Matthew 1, Clydebank
Message: First class, 'WELL' deserved and long overdue. All the best Dougie from all the Bankies.


Name and Area: Alan G - Edinburgh
Message: I've supported Motherwell for over 35 years and the greatest night of my life was beating Celtic 4-2 in the semi replay in 1991. Dougie made a huge contribution that night and his 2 goals will live in the memory forever.


Name and Area: Gavin Motherwell
Message: No Fancy coming out of retirement for next years foray into Europe? I didn't get a chance to see you play but i know you're a well legend


Name and Area: Andy - Flemington
Message: Dougie Dougie Dougie Dougie


Name and Area: Billy Coupar - Rutherglen
Message: 22nd October 1994. You scored both goals as wee beat Rangers 2-1 at Fir Park. And less than an hour later I became a father as wee Lyndsey Amber Coupar was born. I'll need to pop into the Wee Thackit for a blether. Cheers wee man


Name and Area: Mark Hannah, East Kilbride
Message: well deserved, doooogie!!great player, pest 4 the best defenders, should be a great night! once again thanks 4 lots of good memories, Cheers mark1991


Name and Area: Duncan - West Lothian
Message: Two of the quickest feet coupled with athleticism and the lowest centre of gravity the SPL has ever seen made Dougie the super agile player he was. His heart and passion for the game made him the player that the Motherwell fans identified with, and his ability to score vital goals in the big games endeared him even more to his fellow dossers... has there been a more deserving idol for well fans? Dougie ! Dougie Dougie!


Name and Area: Billy - Carluke
Message: Dougie just to thanks for giving up your time to come to my golf outing a couple of weeks ago all the guys said have great week in september and see you at your golf day .


Name and Area: Finlay Ferguson - Larkhall
Message: Long, long, LONG overdue for such a loyal servant. One of the best.


Name and Area: George Brand- Motherwell
Message: Dougie, I have followed Motherwell since I was at school over the wall at Knowetop Primary School and I can say that in all that time, you and Willie Pettigrew were the best players I saw. I will never forget your two goals in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final against Celtic nor the two goals you scored against Rangers when we beat them 3-0 before the Cup Final. Its sad that its taken so long to get you the recognition you so richly deserve but now that this on the go, I hope you and your family a great time. Cheers to a true 'Well Legend.


Name and Area: connor law village
Message: looking forward to your testimonial match dougie, will be a great day for a great Motherwell legend. "mon the well"


Name and Area: pearl- carluke
Message: great to hear you are to get your day. I remember when you were still working with Ian Skelly and considering joining the big boys i said you were to old to do it, look what i knew. well done and best wishes for the future. Nan will be cheering you on from the main stand in the sky.


Name and Area: Craig Pollock - Motherwell
Message: Many many memories of Dougie but the most special was that wet night at Hampden in the semi replay against Celtic, simply awesome Dougie, best memory plus the picture I have of you and Davie holding aloft the cup. This game is well overdue, enjoy the occasion.


Name and Area: oggie, Auckland
Message: Dougie, One of the best i have seen in a Motherwell shirt. You deserve this and i just wish i could be there for the game, awe ra best.....


Name and Area: Michael Donaldson, North Berwick
Message: Was my first hero in a 'well shirt, and will always be the best, could not think of anyone else who deserves a testimonial more... DOUGIE!!!


Name and Area: Lynne, Lanark
Message: I was only young when Dougie was playing for Motherwell but along with Tommy Coyne he was part of the first partnership for Motherwell I remember. And he obviously impressed as I have been watching Motherwell ever since and would not change that for anything! Dougie was (and is!) one of the greatest Motherwell Players of all time. After his contribution to Motherwell over the years this event will be a fitting tribute. It will be good to hear 'One Dougie Arnott...there's only one Dougie Arnott' being chanted around Fir Park again!
Thanks for the memories Dougie!


Name and Area: David Collins Glasgow
Message: Dougie: A wee man in stature, A BIG MAN in football. Best wishes for the future.


Name and Area: Paul Pennie
Message: Wee Dougie Big Heart loved all his goals especially the ones against The Auld Firm


Name and Area: John Parks, Clearwater Florida
Message: A true one-club man, Dougie is the most through and through 'Well player ever. It's fitting that he played a massive part in our '91 cup winning run and his testimonial is well deserved. My fondest memory of Dougie though, was when he scored against Killie at Fir Park and his momentum carried him over the bye line at the Cooper Stand end. Without hesitation he hugged the ball boy behind the goal and the pair of them celebrated the goal like true team mates. Class!


Name and Area: jim now Newcastle ex clacks and ek
Message: my best memories of 35 years following the Well feature a certain Mr D. Arnott...total respect Dooooogay


Name and Area: Cammy O Edinburgh
Message: A fantastic player who would lead the line with tireless running and no small amount of skill. Made goalscoring look simple when in fact it was really down to his skill and guile. Haven't seen his like since he left. Thank you for the great memories Dougie....You deserve all the plaudits coming to you!


Name and Area: Scott - Motherwell
Message: Thanks Dougie, you gave me the best memories I have in football, 4-2 against Celtic was the best and then the final itself . . . also the best quote in the game "did he mean it". You are a thoroughly decent guy and a brillaint servant to Motherwell FC, you deserve all the plaudits you get.


Name and Area: Broony in Dublin
Message: Hi Dougie,mysel and my auld fella clocked up many miles watchin yersel over the good times.I am hoping to travel over for the long overdue game.Good luck to you and yours Dougie..and thanks


Name and Area: Fiona + Claire the bookies
Message: Ur still well fit 4 ur age. Good luck + all the best xx


Name and Area: Ian Stuart Strathaven
Message: Best we dribbler we have ever seen at Motherwell, got dizzy watching him at times . all the best Dougie on your Testimonial Match ill be there to see you and express my thanks for all the memorable matches that you gave us .


Name and Area: Lynsey-Carluke
Message: Well done Dougie u deserve this!!


Name and Area: Paul Liverpool
Message: it's about time Dougie. Well done. See you there


Name and Area: Keith - Biggar
Message: Dougie - A true 'Well' player. A joy to watch on the football field. Thank you for some great footballing moments.


Name and Area: Mandy - Motherwell
Message: My hero, Motherwell legend. About bloody time you got the recognition you deserve. A true Well star and gentleman. x


Name and Area: Billy - Lanark
Message: A true local hero, this is long overdue. If only players these days put your effort in. Thanks for all the wonderful memories.


Name and Area: Murray Easton, Carluke
Message: Thanks for all the goals and all the miles you ran for Motherwell.


Name and Area: rab f carluke
Message: Motherwell's No.1 striker never make it as a barman 6/1 to score against old firm lol


Name and Area: Robert- East Kilbride
Message: I once asked you to sign an autograph with a bookie's pen and you said "Ah've seen a few o' them in ma time!" A true gentleman and a Well legend.


Name and Area: Steven Arnott - Carluke
Message: Well Done Dad, Am sure Papa will be watchin ye in the fitba n the golf !!


Name and Area: wullie - motherwell
Message: favourite dougie arnott games:
rangers 1 Motherwell 2 - 1993
Motherwell 4 Celtic 2 - 1991
Motherwell 3 rangers 0 - 1991


Name and Area: cuddles
Message: well done mate thanks for putting Carluke on the map and well done to the long suffering Mary u deserve it wee man


Name and Area: Neilly-Blackpool
Message: 1991 semi-final v Celtic. Absolute quality wee man. Absolute quality


Name and Area: Morph -Lanarks
Message: I thought no one could top the great Wullie Pettigrew(I'm showing my age there!!!!)....then along came Dougie,great skills and a passion for football.Savour and enjoy every moment Dougie,this is way way way overdue.


Name and Area: lyn and billy- Carluke
Message: As proud as ever of you Dougie. No-one deserves this more than you xx


Name and Area: Marc straub Motherwell
Message: Dougie one of the best strikers ever to of worn the strip .This game is long over due but it will be worth the wait if you stick a few past them best of luck douuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugie


Name and Area: Oliver Whiting Edinburgh
Message: Great player for Motherwell that's including the famous win over Celtic in 1991 i would enjoy seeing him in the match in september and i love watching Motherwell do their best go on the wells


Name and Area: Liz & Joe Carluke
Message: well deserved, well overdue and well proud to have known you x


Name and Area: Aunt Mo and Uncle Geo, Carluke
Message: Good luck Dougie, you started out as a panel beater and finished up an old firm beater x


Name and Area: Wee Pordie Strathaven
Message: It was a joy watching you play on cold wet nights at the likes of away at St Johnston to that glorious memorable day in '91 at Hampden. All the best wee man 'WELL' deserved


Name and Area: Davy, Bellshill
Message: One of my all time Well heroes, long overdue and thoroughly deserved, a Well legend. Dougie Dougie Dougie!!


Name and Area: Pat and Janette Carluke
Message: Congratulations Dougie couldn't happen to a nicer guy. No much of a barman but a cracking footballer -PS dinnae be late on Monday for me mind!!


Name and Area: Caca-Carluke
Message: Dad i'm very proud of you and i know papa will be watching you ... enjoy yourself because it is your day xx


Name and Area: M.D.G. - Carluke
Message: Well deserved. I never doubted your skill or ability for a minute (even going back as far as when you played the charity match in 1979-80 season - Braidwood 'men' V Braidwood LADIES. Incidentally I believe the Ladies won 9 - 2) Love and best wishes and Well done. xxx


Name and Area: Z&M - Carluke
Message: All the very best to you Dougie from Zitchard and Big Mick - it's been challenging but a pleasure organising things for you. Enjoy every minute of your 3 events!


Name and Area: John, Carluke
Message: Dougie, it was a privilege and pleasure for me to help out in the organising of your long overdue testimonial. You were a hero of mine when you played for Motherwell and I'll never forget many of the both excellent and vital goals that you scored. Your goal at Thursday night's game brought it all back for me! All the best to you and your family Dougie.


Name and Area: Johnnie Sloan, Ayrshire
Message: I grew up as a Well fan surrounded by non-believers in the claret and amber as I come from and still live in Ayrshire. Anytime having a conversation over the last 20 years or so with fans from all different teams down here, when speaking about Motherwell, the conversation would inevitably turn to you. You had the respect of everyone in this beautiful game and you did yourself proud, your family, me, Motherwell and the great game. Thank You.
p.s. you also signed my programmes from every round in the cup run in 91 just before the cup final down at the hospitality inn at Irvine when I was a wee boy. So thanks for that too.


Name and Area: William Bradford
Message: Dougie it was great watching you play at pollok but then to go on and play for my true love motherwell and become a legend will live in my memory forever.