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Summary of his first presser:
 

Why Motherwell?

Attracted by the club’s history, community focus, and modern ambitions.

Background & Vision

Brings European experience from Sparta Prague and Copenhagen. Aims to apply top-level standards at Fir Park.

Squad & Transfers

Significant rebuild needed. Will assess with staff and build gradually.

Style of Play

Wants high-intensity, possession-based football with structure and aggression.

Goals

No fixed targets, but sees top six as achievable. Emphasis on long-term stability.

Scottish Football

Views it as stylistically varied. Hopes to modernise Motherwell’s approach.

Assistant Manager

Recruitment ongoing; wants the right fit.

Lennon Miller

Aware of interest, will speak with him soon.

Pre-season

Underway with testing. Happy to have time to implement ideas.

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Any time I hear a new manager's first interview I remember Mike Tyson's quote about "Everybody has a plan until they're punched in the face"

It does sound like we've found someone with similar ideas to Wimmer, so looking forward to seeing what develops. I also read somewhere that he has a previous track record of addressing defensive problems, which sounds like a great fit.

By the time we've had our pre-season training, Peterhead won't know what's hit them.

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I thought Askou, generally, came across quite well in his interviews.

However you worry slightly when managers come in and start talking about 'modernising' Scottish football and adding extra 'dimensions'.

Might I suggest there is going to be a big learning curve for Mr. Askou.

You got the impression Wimmer tried to do that and realised pretty quickly it was a no go.

 

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11 minutes ago, Ya Bezzer! said:

I thought Askou, generally, came across quite well in his interviews.

However you worry slightly when managers come in and start talking about 'modernising' Scottish football and adding extra 'dimensions'.

Might I suggest there is going to be a big learning curve for Mr. Askou.

You got the impression Wimmer tried to do that and realised pretty quickly it was a no go.

I’m not entirely sure why, but I’ve got a feeling JBA will prove to be a better manager than Wimmer. Though to be fair to Wimmer, his sample size is small.

Maybe it’s because JBA has a clean slate, the chance to bring in several new players, and much of the dross has now been cleared out.

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4 hours ago, Ya Bezzer! said:

I thought Askou, generally, came across quite well in his interviews.

However you worry slightly when managers come in and start talking about 'modernising' Scottish football and adding extra 'dimensions'.

Might I suggest there is going to be a big learning curve for Mr. Askou.

You got the impression Wimmer tried to do that and realised pretty quickly it was a no go.

 

Agree 100%.

As you say, I think Wimmer clocked really quickly what resources he had available and was savvy enough to adapt and find a way to get us over the line pretty comfortably. Concern would be that JBA isn’t prepared to shift (much or at all) on his principles (a bit like a certain Russell Martin at Southampton- yes, yes, different league etc. but similar issue) despite the personnel available - then it could be tough for everyone!

But ………… gotta trust the guy, have faith, strap in for what could be a very interesting season ahead.

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22 minutes ago, KS_3 said:

Agree 100%.

As you say, I think Wimmer clocked really quickly what resources he had available and was savvy enough to adapt and find a way to get us over the line pretty comfortably. Concern would be that JBA isn’t prepared to shift (much or at all) on his principles (a bit like a certain Russell Martin at Southampton- yes, yes, different league etc. but similar issue) despite the personnel available - then it could be tough for everyone!

But ………… gotta trust the guy, have faith, strap in for what could be a very interesting season ahead.

Hopefully he can get enough players in to fit the system he wants to play. 

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