Alfred Johansson aims for ambition as Motherwell's new manager
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Alfred Johansson began his tenure as Motherwell manager with a 5-0 aggregate victory over HB Torshavn. Following the match, Johansson expressed his desire for the team to be 'super ambitious' and to consolidate their playing style. He emphasized the importance of developing players within the squad and achieving victory in their upcoming season opener against Hibs on Sunday. Johansson steps in after the departure of previous manager Jens Berthel Askou.
- •Motherwell won 5-0 on aggregate against HB Torshavn.
- •Alfred Johansson succeeds Jens Berthel Askou as manager.
- •Johansson stresses player development as a key goal.
- •The team's next match is against Hibs on Sunday.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — How Johansson is rising to daunting Motherwell challenge
- 8:24 PMBBC Sport — How Johansson is rising to daunting Motherwell challenge
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Motherwell 'are going to be super ambitious' - Johansson
"After Alfred Johansson began his Motherwell reign with a 5-0 aggregate win over HB Torshavn, the Swedish manager said he wants his side to be "super ambitious". The new gaffer had big shoes to fill in replacing the Toulouse-bound Jens Berthel Askou, but has gotten off to a near perfect start.
"With significant departures on and off the field, new Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson appeared to have a daunting task on his hands this season, but he has started in fine style.
"With significant departures on and off the field, new Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson appeared to have a daunting task on his hands this season, but he has started in fine style.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 8:24 PMHow Johansson is rising to daunting Motherwell challenge
With significant departures on and off the field, new Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson appeared to have a daunting task on his hands this season, but he has started in fine style.
- BBC SportAug 2, 2026, 8:24 PMHow Johansson is rising to daunting Motherwell challenge
With significant departures on and off the field, new Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson appeared to have a daunting task on his hands this season, but he has started in fine style.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 1:25 PMMotherwell 'are going to be super ambitious' - Johansson
After Alfred Johansson began his Motherwell reign with a 5-0 aggregate win over HB Torshavn, the Swedish manager said he wants his side to be "super ambitious". The new gaffer had big shoes to fill in replacing the Toulouse-bound Jens Berthel Askou, but has gotten off to a near perfect start.
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