Why Alfred Johansson?

An excruciating wait was in store for Motherwell fans. As the press largely stayed silent, there was no indication who the 31st manager would be, but that patience has now been rewarded.

A year ago, Motherwell fans were left wondering, who is Jens Berthel Askou? A similar question is presented for Alfred Johansson, a manager few will profess to be familiar with – the difference, this time, is that the expectations for the managerial hotseat are much, much higher.

The Successor

It feels like a common theme amongst the ‘Well support that, particularly with Johansson’s arrival, the time to stop reflecting on Askou’s tenure has arrived. We’ll pause that thought, just for a moment, as there is an aspect of Wimmer, Askou, Johansson, that we need to explore.

Continuity.

It is no secret that the direction of Motherwell Football Club has fundamentally changed in the past 24 months. Barmack’s defeat paved the way for new leadership and a bit of a purge of the existing board – consequently, in came the new faces. One of which being, of course, chairman Kyrk Macmillan. When Kettlewell’s bombshell resignation arrived at Brian Caldwell’s door, an opportunity emerged, even if it was against the backdrop of a looming possible relegation.