{
  "id": 58089,
  "title": "How Johansson is rising to daunting Motherwell challenge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/how-johansson-is-rising-to-daunting-motherwell-challenge-58089",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T20:24:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2elj1ldgp1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alfred Johansson's arrival at Motherwell has been met with high expectations, despite the club's fourth-place finish in the Scottish Premiership last season on a meager budget. Johansson, the former manager of Toulouse, has had to contend with departures of key players Elijah Just, Elliot Watt, and Calum Ward to Swansea City, Samsunspor, and QPR. Despite these challenges, Johansson has led Motherwell to a 2-1 victory over Hibernian, securing a third win on the spin after a 5-0 aggregate success against HB Torshavn in the Faroe Islands. The match showcased the resilience and team spirit of Motherwell, led by summer recruit Martin Moormann and Ibrahim Said who scored the decisive goal. The win was a testament to the team's adaptability and cohesion, as Johansson continued to implement his possession-based style of play.",
  "summary": "With significant departures on and off the field, new Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson appeared to have a daunting task on his hands this season, but he has started in fine style.",
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        "title": "How Johansson is rising to daunting Motherwell challenge",
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        "published": "2026-08-02T20:24:15.000Z"
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