Former Rangers star 'emerges as shock contender' for vacant Motherwell manager's job
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FORMER Rangers and Dundee star Charlie Adam is being considered for the Motherwell job, according to a report.
It was reported last week that midfielder Adam was leaving his role as Everton's set piece coach under David Moyes in an attempt to return to frontline management.
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He was previously head coach at Fleetwood Town - and now the Daily Record say he could be set to return north of the border in the top job at Fir Park.
We told you yesterday how Central Coast Mariners boss Mark Jackson had emerged as a shock candidate for the job.
Leeds-born Jackson, a former defender who mainly played in England's lower leagues, has spent the past three years Down Under after previously bossing MK Dons.
He has won an A-League Premiership and Championship as well as the Asian Champions League Two title.
In the 2023-24 season Jackson and the Mariners won a Double, emulating ex-Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou who achieved the feat with Brisbane Road in 2010-11.
Jackson took over from Nick Montgomery who had left to become manager of Hibs following the club's A-League Grand Final victory.
The 47-year-old honed his coaching talents working at Leeds United, where he came through the ranks as a player.
The Fir Park side were rocked when Michael Wimmer chose to step down from the club.
He departed at the end of the season for family reasons to join SVV Jahn Regensburg.
Robbie Neilson and Tony Docherty have also been linked with the position but the 'Well board have shown they're unafraid to look outwith the usual contenders for the role.
Michael Wimmer set to QUIT Motherwell for new job after just TWELVE games as Scottish Premiership side left stunned
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