Steven Hammell appointed permanent Motherwell manager
The 40-year old has been chosen as Graham Alexander's successor
Steven Hammell has been appointed as the permanent manager of Motherwell.
The 40-year-old has signed a two-year deal and officially takes over from Graham Alexander who left the club last month.
Hammell has been in charge of the Steelmen's last two fixtures and secured a win over St Mirren before losing to St Johnstone last weekend.
He makes the step up from academy director and will have Brian Kerr as his assistant.
Chairman Jim McMahon said: “We ran a very robust process that started with over 70 applicants. We met last weekend to narrow that down to a final three and we spent time interviewing them over the last few days.
“All three candidates were impressive, and each brought their own positives, but Steven was the unanimous pick of the directors and Well Society board members who sat on the panel.
“He inspired us with not only his short-term plans to reshape the squad and adapt the style, but his medium to long-term vision around a fully integrated club and we felt this matched how we see the future of the club.
“We think he will bring many qualities to the job that he has demonstrated running the biggest department at the club for almost five years and it’s abundantly clear to us that he has the support and buy-in of the current squad and staff.
“We are going to have a busy few weeks and months ahead, but the board will give Steven all the support we can to be successful.”