In a manner, Johansson had one 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 way of his method, angle and magnificence of soccer.
It is exceptional 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 enjoying yr beneath Askou’s eye – and he says “numerous the basics are very comparable” beneath Johansson.
Halliday, who apparently jumped out his seat at Mentioned’s second aim in opposition to the Finns, added on BBC Sportsound: “I like what Motherwell stand for, how progressive they’re, making an attempt to do it a totally completely different manner that is confirmed, absolutely to everybody, that it may work.
“Squad improvement, the youth academy, enjoying a superb model of soccer and the actual fact they misplaced a implausible coach and supervisor final yr to exit and recruit comparable, I find it irresistible.”
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 prime finish of the pitch, as a result of in the event that they do this, I feel they may very well be each bit pretty much as good as final yr.”
