Motherwell have been unsuccessful in an attempt to reduce a £5,000 fine for their reaction to a last-gasp penalty award to Celtic at Fir Park in May, but former player Elliot Watt’s suspension has been cut. A Scottish FA appeal panel upheld the decision to punish the club for a social media post in the … Read more
Hearts emerge as favourites for Faroese winger, while Celtic face competition for midfield target. Faroe Islands Under-21 winger Aron Benjaminsen is on Hearts’ wanted list and the Edinburgh club are favourites to sign the 18-year-old from Vikingur Gota. (Daily Record – subscription required, external) Hearts have completed a deal for Benjaminsen, with a sell-on clause … Read more
In a way, Johansson had one of the most unenviable jobs upon his appointment. Filling the very large boots left by Askou. Despite only spending one season in the Scottish Premiership, the Dane attracted so many admirers – far beyond Lanarkshire – through his approach, attitude and style of football. It’s remarkable how seamlessly Johansson … Read more
Alfred Johansson appeared to have walked into an incredibly difficult job at Motherwell this summer. Motherwell finished fourth in the Scottish Premiership last season, playing some of the best football you could wish to see, and all on one of the top-flight’s lowest budgets. Not only was Johansson following in Jens Berthel Askou’s sizeable footsteps … Read more