Motherwell have confirmed the appointment of former Preston North End and Burnley captain Graham Alexander as their new manager.
Alexander has over 360 games under his belt as a manager after spells with Fleetwood Town, Scunthorpe United and Salford City and will be joined by long-time assistant Chris Lucketti.
In the hotseat. (Photo by Tim Markland/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The former Scotland international picked up 40 caps representing the Tartan Army admits that he is out of his “comfort zone” at Fir Park with no experience of the club game in Scotland bit is excited to get started as Stephen Robinson’s replacement.
“I am delighted to have been handed this role at a great club,” Alexander said.
“People will get to understand the hard work I put in, along with my staff and players. I have always brought that to every club, as a player and a manager.
“It’s something different. It is something I am really excited about. I have been a manager now for seven to eight years, and had success with the three clubs I’ve been at. But this is out of my comfort zone. I’m someone who is up for a challenge, and I will get that here.”
Alexander will take charge of his first game this weekend when Motherwell face St. Mirren before welcoming Rangers to Fir Park next weekend.
Fans are buzzing at the appointment of the former Burnley and Preston skipper.
That was my pick out the bunch so happy days.
Let's hope he cracks the whip & gets the team performing & feeling like one big family
— Allan Finc (@Allan36429099) January 7, 2021
Pleased with this appointment, welcome to Motherwell Graham
— Del Sommerville (@Del1589) January 7, 2021
Welcome to the club Graham. Your knowledge of the lower leagues in England will serve us well in the transfer markets hopefully. You've an uphill struggle but we're all right behind you #siwy #coyw
— Alistair Murray (@AllyMurray1964) January 7, 2021
Good luck Graham!,from a Stoke supporting long distant Well fan !
— Tom Crinson (@Just_TomC) January 7, 2021
Delighted about this, Graham was the stand out candidate in my opinion.
— Colin Atherton (@Lonelyfire) January 7, 2021
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