In a means, Johansson had some of the unenviable jobs upon his appointment. Filling the very giant boots left by Askou.
Regardless of solely spending one season within the Scottish Premiership, the Dane attracted so many admirers – far past Lanarkshire – by his method, perspective and elegance of soccer.
It is outstanding how seamlessly Johansson has picked up the place he left off. Much more so contemplating key performers Elijah Simply, Elliot Watt, Callum Slattery and Calum Ward additionally moved on.
Few folks had a greater view of the now-Toulouse boss’ brilliance than Halliday – who spent his final taking part in yr beneath Askou’s eye – and he says “plenty of the basics are very comparable” beneath Johansson.
Halliday, who apparently jumped out his seat at Mentioned’s second objective towards the Finns, added on BBC Sportsound: “I really like what Motherwell stand for, how progressive they’re, making an attempt to do it a very totally different means that is confirmed, certainly to everybody, that it could work.
“Squad improvement, the youth academy, taking part in a superb model of soccer and the actual fact they misplaced a unbelievable coach and supervisor final yr to exit and recruit comparable, I adore it.”
Invested like many others, the previous midfielder does preserve {that a} signing or two – significantly a goalscoring ahead – could be the ultimate piece of the charming puzzle.
“In wider Scottish soccer, I hope folks sit up and be aware of what they’re doing,” Halliday added.
“I actually hope they signal one or two extra gamers on the high finish of the pitch, as a result of in the event that they try this, I feel they could possibly be each bit pretty much as good as final yr.”
