I think that he’s going for the degree but on a soccer scholarship. My mate did a similar thing in the 80’s, went over to visit him and the majority of the team were either European or South American some of whom went on to play in the North American league so possibly he has both options in front of him. All the best to him but as said previously he’s going to have to learn to speak differently
That’s good to know, possibly why the clubs relaxed about the up coming games as they expect - barring injuries - to be able to have Just, Watt, Maswanhise and Longello all available for a few weeks more. They’ve possibly also agreed not to play them in the friendlies we’ve had so far.
I’m never relaxed about Motherwell at the start of any season but I always try to be realistic so my view this season is
New manager with a tough act to follow, so I’ll be looking to give him at least the first round of league fixtures before panicking unless it’s obvious the players can’t play his system / the system is flawed / he’s lost the dressing room and he refuses to adjust.
The third option would be as much on the players as the manager.
We will need to see who actually leaves before signing new players, it might be that of those expected to leave no one agrees to pay the club’s valuation of at least one of then and as such some might have to stay until January at least which would help with the European games and the start of the league while any new players settle in - I get that this might upset the player/players involved but if they continue to develop then January could see them leaving where as if they take the huff and go backwards then they could lose the chance of a decent move.
Bottom line no need for panicking
Just googled Motherwell transfer news and AI gave me this insightful piece o pish
Motherwell have been highly active in the summer 2026 transfer window under manager Alfred Johansson, bringing in Austrian defender Martin Moormann, forward Willy Vogt, winger Dylan Wells, and midfielder Sam Nicholson
£800k isn’t bad for a keeper, we should be able too get a decent replacement and have some spare cash for their wages with that.
I do believe that MC will become a good keeper but he’s still developing at the moment so not a first choice.
Totally agree that it would be a strange move, their head coach is German, most of their coaches are Turkish, they have no British or Irish players so I’d assume there’s a bit of a language barrier with the squad, money talks though.
A rumour, a rumour, we have a rumour! At last something to look into
Also hearing that Watt has agreed personal terms with Samsunspor so it’s now down to the clubs to agree the fee.