Motherwell announce Michael Wimmer as their new manager

The 44-year-old will begin working when his work permit is obtained. Wimmer was most recently the manager of Austria Vienna and has previous experience as interim at Stuttgart, where he was the assistant boss. Wimmer will be joined by Ahmet Koc, the clubs’ new assistant. The pair have worked with each other for over a decade at Nuremberg and Austria Vienna, building a strong connection with each other. “I’m ecstatic to be joining this football club,” manager Michael Wimmer added.  “This is a hugely exciting club whose core values align with mine. Speaking to the board was insightful, and it was interesting to hear their vision.” “It’s not a club standing still, and I feel Ahmet and I can really help the football club move forward. We’re at a crucial segment of the season, with opportunities all around us. “There will be no settling-in period. We will commit 100% of our efforts to producing an exciting football team that can achieve targets. “I can’t wait to meet the supporters. The passion and enthusiasm are admirable, and it will be a huge contributing factor in our success going forward.” After departing Austria Vienna in 2024, Wimmer has been linked to jobs in the English Championship. However, this move will mark his return to the game. Motherwell are without a win in five league matches and have fallen to eighth in the table. Wimmer will look to make an instant impact against Dundee United this weekend, with an important three points having the possibility of moving his side into the top six.  Chief executive Brian Calwell believes the addition of both Wimmer and Koc are excellent additions to the club. Caldwell added, “It has been a long road to get to this point, but we felt taking our time and ensuring the data all matches up with what we wanted was crucial. “They have a history of nurturing young players, which stems from their work in a top academy setup in Germany. They have known each other for 13 years, so they are really connected and have a strong working relationship. “Coming from Germany, they are well acquainted with fan culture and fan ownership. We also feel this is a major positive, as it’s a significant factor around this football club. We’re proud to be fan-owned and community-driven; Michael and Ahmet will have a complete understanding of this.”