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Del, who has one league cup to his name as a manager. We'll see. I'm not sure what 'knowledge of our league' is worth these days. Most players & managers in the SPFL arrive from outside Scotland, and they're rarely here very long. On the downside, too many knowledgeable Scottish bosses seem stuck in the past, tactically speaking, and can't seem to shake off their defeatest attitudes when it comes to taking on the 'big' teams.

Aw well thats it settled then the man is obviously shite and totally the wrong appointment, that post must a new record for negativity concerning a new player or manager 1 hr and 37 mins after the formal announcement 🤦‍♂️

As a Swede, I understand most Norwegian, but I still took the easy way out and had ChatGPT summarize the interview. And you're right—the comments section seems full of people who were very happy with him. Summary: Alfred Johansson explains that he feels sadness and disappointment that his time with Rosenborg has come to an end, as he greatly enjoyed his time at the club and built strong relationships with players, staff, and colleagues. At the same time, he expresses deep gratitude for his experience there and the memories that were created. Reflecting on his two and a half years at Rosenborg, Johansson highlights that the first 18 months were characterized by development, positive performances, and results moving in the right direction. The final year, however, was more challenging, with results falling short of expectations. Despite this, he remains proud of the work that was done and what the team managed to achieve during his tenure. Johansson particularly emphasizes the club's long-term development. He explains that Rosenborg had a clear strategy when he arrived and that the management and coaching staff worked purposefully to create stability. He is proud to have contributed to the development of several young talents who later moved abroad or established themselves in the first team. He also speaks warmly about the supporters, describing their backing as something he will never forget. Despite the high expectations, he experienced tremendous encouragement, passion, and support from the fans, which left a lasting impression on him. When discussing the players and club staff, Johansson becomes emotional. He thanks the players for their hard work and stresses that he could never question their commitment. He also expresses sincere gratitude to the board and club leadership for giving him the opportunity to lead Rosenborg despite his limited experience at the senior level. Furthermore, he thanks the coaching staff, administration, and all employees at the club for their support and the sense of community he experienced during his time in Trondheim. The interview concludes with Johansson wishing Rosenborg and its supporters the very best for the future. He expresses strong confidence that the club will achieve its goals and believes it is only a matter of time before Rosenborg returns to the level it aspires to reach.

We have seen on a few occasions how actual ignorance of the Scottish game and by extension the OF circus/fawning, can be beneficial.

Del???? Oh please im delighted we don’t have a support who use the phrases “he jist gits it” “he knows whit the clubs aboot” “he’s a rangers /sellic man” …… that whole low life bigotville we are blighted by. thank god we are not these “people” the guy sounds like he wants to maintain what we have and it’s another refreshing appointment. Goan yersel Alfie

Jeez, you dont half quote the bloody obvious..." fine as long as it works out" ....covering all the bases there.

There always seems to have been a mindset in British football that if somebody hasn’t played football or played at a high level, he won’t be any good as a manager - the show us your medals brigade. Well British football has been plagued for too long by ex-players who played at a high level and/or won medals but couldn’t run a bath. So let’s not condemn this guy before he’s started.

I'd have hated to see any McInnes style manager at Fir Park. We want to try and build on last season, not revert back towards Kettlewell's approach.

I think you may be supporting the wrong club mate!

Indeed. I'm just glad we've never appointed Sunbed Sammy. Don't rate the man at all...

Just spoken to a Norwegian friend of mine. Thinks quite highly of him and reckons he will be a good fit for us and will do well

If they have money then can we not persuade them to take Stamatelopolous as well, a sort of buy one get one free deal.

I’m also too young to have seen Willie Hunter playing but my dad said he was the most skilful of the Ancell Babes forwards. Like a few posters, I’d say Vic Davidson is the closest in build and playing style to Elijah Just. The shimmy king. Bobby Russell runs him close.

I'll reiterate what I said in relation to McInnes. If it means watching Goodwin or Robinson's brand of football, I'll do without European football or a trophy (I say that as someone who enjoyed Robinson's team when he was here, maybe I've changed). I want to actually enjoy watching Motherwell. Anything else is a bonus..

Im well aware of that but the inference in the original post was be better at some time to be looking at managers who know the league and as my post says knowing the laeague means fuck all . Its the ability of the manager and you dont need to know the league to be a success. I would still rather go for guys who try to continue the journey we started than watch the usual unimaginative pish generally served up by the Largs mafia. Sure Robinson won a cup but I wouldnt like to watch the dross St Mirren fans watched this season and you dont need to be good to win a cup as both St Mirren and Aberdeen have proved.

Robinson knows league nearly got St Mirren relegated. Kettlewell knows league nearly got Killie relegated. Jim Goodwin knows league inside out & DU were pish. Id rather we tried something different than the Scottish "Merry Go Round " fuckers who change club every couple of years and achieve fuck all.

Summary: doesn't know JBA personally and won't rip up the current playbook.

I wish you would!

We now have a Head of Football, and it’s clear there’s a player recruitment and development strategy in place regardless of who the manager is. Even so, it’s still a massive task for Johansson, not only to fill JBA’s shoes but also to deal with the loss of Slattery and, likely, others.

Given that McInnes is the common denominator and you appear to have a fixation on him, take your pick, but since he’s now decided to hitch his wagon to the Castle Greyskull Orcs then maybe, them. However if you really are a dosser start behaving like one and stop posting drivel.

The comings and goings of players may prove to be critical here . Slattery gone, Maswanhise most certainly, Just likely. Hopefully what comes in can match or improve us further. I get your broader point though - continuation of style of play etc.

Just glad it's sorted - A Jens sized gap isn't easy to fill. Think it was @grizzlyg who got pelters for referencing Jens as a legend but I can't honestly remember a better manager to have come through our doors in donkeys years. The club are sticking to the plan, may or may not have been the first choice but equally if someone told me we're about to bring in the manager from Rosenborg who wants to play attractive football and had a 45%+ win rate I'd have been pretty chuffed. Being young no doubt means he's made mistakes and will make more but full credit to everyone at the club for how they've managed the process. Be good to get some early momentum to keep the progression on track.

Yes, his approach was a revelation last season mainly because we are in the Dark Ages in Scotland. He has Max to fill in the gaps in local knowledge and the club structure seems stable, so I'm hopeful of continuity. I'd rather have had our season than St Mirren's, LC or not. I've had my fill of hoofball to last me a lifetime and the sight of our team imposing their will on other teams and passing their way through them was a joy. Long may it continue........

It depends what you're after then. Frankly I'm at an age where, if possible, I'd like to enjoy my Saturday afternoons. Do I prefer it when Motherwell win? Yes. Am I willing to sit through turgid football in order to see that? Possibly thanks to Messrs Alexander and Kettlewell, the answer is no. If Motherwell are winning 1-0 playing shite football, I'll read the match reports.. I gave serious consideration as to whether I was renewing my season ticket last season after Kettlewell and Wimmer. Glad I did. If we're at least going to try and entertain, that's good enough for me...

He would have a league championship to his name if he had managed to win against the managerial genius of either Neil McCann in March or Marvin Bartley in April. He got Aberdeen regularly in the top four with one of the top four (probably top three or two when Rangers were elsewhere) budgets in the league. Am I supposed to be impressed by punching his weight while playing eye bleeding football..? I'm not that easily impressed...

Good to see you still supporting your big team. As for your assessment of "Del" as you call him gies peace ffs and stop talking shite.

I suppose the issue of a manager never having been a professional footballer only rears its head if and when the players start to believe he doesn't know what he's doing. Conversely, we've seen former top players seemingly lose dressing rooms because of their attitudes.

Hawww thunder stealer....I said that earlier about Alfie! 🤣🤣

I’m not so sure about that. Craig Brown was always a “Craig Brown man” and There’s no getting over the fact calling someone a Motherwell/st Mirren/Killie man is 1000% different to calling someone a “rangers/celtic man.”and “he gits it” using these phrases is as as subtle as the orange away kit or the tri-colour trackie. We all know what it really means.

I wonder if through time we'll find out if him and Jens know each other and he's recommended him to the board.

Batman’s butler

Name one striker that gets double digits coming off the bench for anywhere from 1 to 15 minutes. Like I said the guy literally got 5 starts. The guy was a second choice striker, not a main striker. Let me remind who you should be comparing him to. Robinson, Stuparevic, Vale, Dickson, Plange, Sule, Osongo, Hendry and you can even throw in Bjorgolfsson in there. Add up all their goals and it's probably less than Ebeye scored.

Base 4-3-3 Attacking: His absolute preferred blueprint uses a single anchoring holding midfielder paired with two creative, hard-working central midfielders. Alternative 4-4-2: He occasionally shifts to a 4-4-2 shape depending on squad availability, using a defensive block where the forward line triggers collective pressing. In Possession: Build-up and Attack Positional Play: Players are strictly instructed to occupy specific zones to overload the opponent's defensive lines and create passing triangles. Deep Playmaking: Johansson relies on an experienced defensive midfielder (such as Ole Selnæs at Rosenborg) to drop deep, dictate the tempo, and orchestrate the initial phase of play. Forward-Moving Intensity: He prioritises direct, forward-passing moves to break opposition lines over slow, sideways possession. 1v1 Isolation: Wide attackers are encouraged to isolate full-backs in wide areas, utilizing a strong first touch and immediate acceleration to create crossing or shooting opportunities. Out of Possession: Defending and Transition High Pressing & Tenacity: His forward lines act as the catalyst for defensive work, pressing opponents high up the pitch to force rushed long balls. Aggressive Rest-Defense: Midfielders are instructed to remain close to the action so they can launch a quick counter-press or transition rapidly into a defensive shape if possession is lost. Wide Area Control: His defensive collective focuses on controlling space out wide and forcing opponents into congested central zones.

New manager is Alfie..........what's that all about? 🤪🤪 Welcome to the Well Alfie and hopefully you can continue the great work Jens done.

Like our last two managers it’s a case of who?, what’s he done? might no be a bad choice, like the cut of his jib, let’s hope it works out. All in happy to trust the board and give him a chance. welcome aboard the rollercoaster Alfred.

Frantically googling Alfie’s history. Rosenberg are a big club, let’s hope he’s another Jens and maybe snag a couple of good prospects from over there too.

He's like one of those people who "works out" the twist in The Usual Suspects right at the end.

It was always going to get the reaction of, who? Need to trust the boards methods in reaching their decision. So, Welcome Alfie! Best of luck and all that...

So secret there wasn't even a bet on Polymarket.

Even people that have got loads of money are not daft. That's probably why they have lots of money.

Grizzly, Brilliant. Probably went right over most heads on here but it certainly made me chuckle. Um Bongo, Um Bongo, they drink in the Congo.🤣🤣

Enjoying referee ing at the works cup and var not re refereeing every 10 minuits to make biased decisions like spl referees. They should take note.

1-1......,the um bongo will be flowing now 🤣🤣

I'm probably a bit older than you and was going to do a comparison with Vic Davidson.

For me, too young to have seen Willie Hunter, the comparison I have to make is Bobby Russell. Both look like a strong breeze would knock them over, have an excellent touch and can glide past people like they're not there...

The more I hear about the guy, the more I'm strangely intrigued to see him get the job and basically burn Scottish football to the ground.

Madness

We're not that old. Hope we don't ship too many goals.

I've got a sinking feeling about all this.