Motherwell fans react to Michael Wimmer exit as move branded 'totally unprofessional'
Supporters have had their say after Wimmer made a shock exit yesterday, citing 'major family reasons'
Stunned Motherwell fans have reacted with a mixture of anger and sympathy after Michael Wimmer announced he was quitting the club for a return to Germany yesterday.
Wimmer's tenure as boss lasted just 12 games and he has cited 'major family reasons' for his decision to join German third tier side SSV Jahn Regensburg.
But the swift exit hasn't gone down well with some sections of the Fir Park faithful on social media.
Derek Mitchell said: 'Very disappointing news, I suspect he got an offer which he could refuse and it would mean being home with his family (although I suspect he'll be working all the time even back in Germany). I hope the club doesn't plump for journey man manager who's 'knows the Scottish game'.'
Allan McSorely posted: "That's totally unprofessional from him. Should never have took the job on if he wasn't sure about staying in Scotland.'
James Hosie stated: "Definitely has done the dirty on Motherwell. Really poor. Shouldn't have taken the job in the first place if Scotland wasn't for him, and if he was going to be far from his family."
Colin Atherton said: 'This is incredibly disappointing and sounds like the club have had warning this was on the cards. We now find ourselves looking for a new manager at the same time as Killie and Dundee. Walking straight into another job is poor. Gutted.'
Fan account @mfc1886898 posted: "Shouldn't of taken job in first place if wasn't confident he was in it for the long run. Poor show, back to square one it feels."
However, others were more sympathetic, with Peter Elder saying: 'That's a major disappointment, especially with so much work required to overhaul the squad. Was looking forward to what we could achieve under him, but family comes first.'
Gary Smith posted: 'If being closer to home is what it needs then so be it. Big difference from the top tier in Scotland to the 3rd tier in Germany. At least we have a recent list of applicants, so hopefully we have a head start over Killie and Dundee in a replacement. Rollercoaster goes on .'
Fan @jamesymfc commented: "Was looking forward to the season ahead too under Wimmer but if it is family reasons then family always comes first. Wish him the best of luck."
And @lynneb20 said: "Of course, it's disappointing, and I was really looking forward to what he would bring to the club. But in the end, family comes first. I only wish him and his family well."
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