Roberto Martinez credits Motherwell experience for managerial development
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Roberto Martinez, head coach of Portugal, reflects on his time at Motherwell, stating that being made redundant there was crucial to his evolution as a manager. Despite limited playing success, he emphasizes that the adversity he faced was a significant learning experience. Martinez linked his experiences at Motherwell to his resilience, noting it helped shape his managerial style. Now overseeing a strong Portugal squad, he aims to convert past lessons into success at the World Cup, where Portugal is set to compete this summer.
- •Martinez reflects on his brief playing career at Motherwell.
- •He faced redundancy when Motherwell entered administration.
- •Martinez believes this experience shaped his managerial approach.
- •Portugal won the Nations League last summer under his guidance.
- •The team aims for World Cup success this summer.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Redundancy & love - how Motherwell made Portugal boss Martinez
- 10:00 AMBBC Football — Redundancy & love - how Motherwell made Portugal boss Martinez
"Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez says "redundancy made me as a manager" as he recounts his time at Motherwell.
"Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez says "redundancy made me as a manager" as he recounts his time at Motherwell.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:00 AMRedundancy & love - how Motherwell made Portugal boss Martinez
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez says "redundancy made me as a manager" as he recounts his time at Motherwell.
- BBC FootballJun 23, 2026, 10:00 AMRedundancy & love - how Motherwell made Portugal boss Martinez
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez says "redundancy made me as a manager" as he recounts his time at Motherwell.
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