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The Advertiser
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Let's go Euro: Overseas clubs eye Jets' golden boot
ELI Adams' breakout season for the Newcastle Jets has sparked interest in the striker from European clubs. Austrian Bundesliga powerhouse Austria Vienna and English League Two club MK Dons have enquired about Adams. Adams' management Cove Agency confirmed it had been approached regarding the 22-year-old's availability but at this stage neither club has tabled an offer. The European transfer window opens on Sunday. Adams has two seasons to run on his contract at the Jets. If offers materialise, a transfer fee would need to be negotiated. Austria Vienna finished third in the Bundesliga last season and have competed in the third-tier UEFA Conference League for the past five seasons. The Violets qualified for the Europa League, which was won by Tottenham last weekend, in 2020 and last played in the UEFA Champions League in 2014. Adams is understood to be on a list of potential targers. Fellow Australian, teenage Melbourne Victory academy product, George Mihailidis is on the books at Austria Vienna. MK Dons, which are owned by a Kuwait-based consortium, finished 19th in the four tier of English football last season and have a new manager in former Derby County boss Paul Warne. Interest in young Australian players from overseas clubs is at an all-time high. The Jets sold Apostolos Stamatelopoulos to Scottish club Motherwell in 2024 for a reported $450,000 after the striker scored a club record 17 goals. Adams netted nine goals, including a finalists for the A-League goal of the year, in a breakthrough season. He is set to be a major component in the rebuild under new coach Mark Milligan. Unlike, Stamatlelopoulos, Adams has another two years on his contract. Jets chief executive Tain Drinkwater, in a Q and A with the Newcastle Herald, made no secret of the club's desire to sell players overseas. A spokesperson said on Wednesday that the Jets were aware of the interest in Adams but the club had not been formally appoached. Meanwhile, Jets midfielder Sophie Hoban picked up the women's Playmaker of the Year accolade at the A-League awards ceremony on Tuesday night for the best assist of the season. The 23-year-old earned the award for her driving run and silky pass to set up Sheridan Gallagher in injury-time against Melbourne Victory in Round 20. The gomg capped a big year for Hoban who also won the Jets women's player of the year and the prestigious Cheryl Salsbury Medal. Former Jets-now-Adaleide striker Archie Goodwin was named the A-League young player of the year. Fellow Hunter product Angus Thurgate, who is at Western United, finished runner-up in the Johnny Warren Medal for the men's player of the year which was won by Nicolas Milanovic (Wanderers). Clayton Taylor was the highest placed Jets player on 21 votes, seven behind Milanovic. Points were awareded on a 3-2-1 basis for each game. ELI Adams' breakout season for the Newcastle Jets has sparked interest in the striker from European clubs. Austrian Bundesliga powerhouse Austria Vienna and English League Two club MK Dons have enquired about Adams. Adams' management Cove Agency confirmed it had been approached regarding the 22-year-old's availability but at this stage neither club has tabled an offer. The European transfer window opens on Sunday. Adams has two seasons to run on his contract at the Jets. If offers materialise, a transfer fee would need to be negotiated. Austria Vienna finished third in the Bundesliga last season and have competed in the third-tier UEFA Conference League for the past five seasons. The Violets qualified for the Europa League, which was won by Tottenham last weekend, in 2020 and last played in the UEFA Champions League in 2014. Adams is understood to be on a list of potential targers. Fellow Australian, teenage Melbourne Victory academy product, George Mihailidis is on the books at Austria Vienna. MK Dons, which are owned by a Kuwait-based consortium, finished 19th in the four tier of English football last season and have a new manager in former Derby County boss Paul Warne. Interest in young Australian players from overseas clubs is at an all-time high. The Jets sold Apostolos Stamatelopoulos to Scottish club Motherwell in 2024 for a reported $450,000 after the striker scored a club record 17 goals. Adams netted nine goals, including a finalists for the A-League goal of the year, in a breakthrough season. He is set to be a major component in the rebuild under new coach Mark Milligan. Unlike, Stamatlelopoulos, Adams has another two years on his contract. Jets chief executive Tain Drinkwater, in a Q and A with the Newcastle Herald, made no secret of the club's desire to sell players overseas. A spokesperson said on Wednesday that the Jets were aware of the interest in Adams but the club had not been formally appoached. Meanwhile, Jets midfielder Sophie Hoban picked up the women's Playmaker of the Year accolade at the A-League awards ceremony on Tuesday night for the best assist of the season. The 23-year-old earned the award for her driving run and silky pass to set up Sheridan Gallagher in injury-time against Melbourne Victory in Round 20. The gomg capped a big year for Hoban who also won the Jets women's player of the year and the prestigious Cheryl Salsbury Medal. Former Jets-now-Adaleide striker Archie Goodwin was named the A-League young player of the year. Fellow Hunter product Angus Thurgate, who is at Western United, finished runner-up in the Johnny Warren Medal for the men's player of the year which was won by Nicolas Milanovic (Wanderers). Clayton Taylor was the highest placed Jets player on 21 votes, seven behind Milanovic. Points were awareded on a 3-2-1 basis for each game. ELI Adams' breakout season for the Newcastle Jets has sparked interest in the striker from European clubs. Austrian Bundesliga powerhouse Austria Vienna and English League Two club MK Dons have enquired about Adams. Adams' management Cove Agency confirmed it had been approached regarding the 22-year-old's availability but at this stage neither club has tabled an offer. The European transfer window opens on Sunday. Adams has two seasons to run on his contract at the Jets. If offers materialise, a transfer fee would need to be negotiated. Austria Vienna finished third in the Bundesliga last season and have competed in the third-tier UEFA Conference League for the past five seasons. The Violets qualified for the Europa League, which was won by Tottenham last weekend, in 2020 and last played in the UEFA Champions League in 2014. Adams is understood to be on a list of potential targers. Fellow Australian, teenage Melbourne Victory academy product, George Mihailidis is on the books at Austria Vienna. MK Dons, which are owned by a Kuwait-based consortium, finished 19th in the four tier of English football last season and have a new manager in former Derby County boss Paul Warne. Interest in young Australian players from overseas clubs is at an all-time high. The Jets sold Apostolos Stamatelopoulos to Scottish club Motherwell in 2024 for a reported $450,000 after the striker scored a club record 17 goals. Adams netted nine goals, including a finalists for the A-League goal of the year, in a breakthrough season. He is set to be a major component in the rebuild under new coach Mark Milligan. Unlike, Stamatlelopoulos, Adams has another two years on his contract. Jets chief executive Tain Drinkwater, in a Q and A with the Newcastle Herald, made no secret of the club's desire to sell players overseas. A spokesperson said on Wednesday that the Jets were aware of the interest in Adams but the club had not been formally appoached. Meanwhile, Jets midfielder Sophie Hoban picked up the women's Playmaker of the Year accolade at the A-League awards ceremony on Tuesday night for the best assist of the season. The 23-year-old earned the award for her driving run and silky pass to set up Sheridan Gallagher in injury-time against Melbourne Victory in Round 20. The gomg capped a big year for Hoban who also won the Jets women's player of the year and the prestigious Cheryl Salsbury Medal. Former Jets-now-Adaleide striker Archie Goodwin was named the A-League young player of the year. Fellow Hunter product Angus Thurgate, who is at Western United, finished runner-up in the Johnny Warren Medal for the men's player of the year which was won by Nicolas Milanovic (Wanderers). Clayton Taylor was the highest placed Jets player on 21 votes, seven behind Milanovic. Points were awareded on a 3-2-1 basis for each game. ELI Adams' breakout season for the Newcastle Jets has sparked interest in the striker from European clubs. Austrian Bundesliga powerhouse Austria Vienna and English League Two club MK Dons have enquired about Adams. Adams' management Cove Agency confirmed it had been approached regarding the 22-year-old's availability but at this stage neither club has tabled an offer. The European transfer window opens on Sunday. Adams has two seasons to run on his contract at the Jets. If offers materialise, a transfer fee would need to be negotiated. Austria Vienna finished third in the Bundesliga last season and have competed in the third-tier UEFA Conference League for the past five seasons. The Violets qualified for the Europa League, which was won by Tottenham last weekend, in 2020 and last played in the UEFA Champions League in 2014. Adams is understood to be on a list of potential targers. Fellow Australian, teenage Melbourne Victory academy product, George Mihailidis is on the books at Austria Vienna. MK Dons, which are owned by a Kuwait-based consortium, finished 19th in the four tier of English football last season and have a new manager in former Derby County boss Paul Warne. Interest in young Australian players from overseas clubs is at an all-time high. The Jets sold Apostolos Stamatelopoulos to Scottish club Motherwell in 2024 for a reported $450,000 after the striker scored a club record 17 goals. Adams netted nine goals, including a finalists for the A-League goal of the year, in a breakthrough season. He is set to be a major component in the rebuild under new coach Mark Milligan. Unlike, Stamatlelopoulos, Adams has another two years on his contract. Jets chief executive Tain Drinkwater, in a Q and A with the Newcastle Herald, made no secret of the club's desire to sell players overseas. A spokesperson said on Wednesday that the Jets were aware of the interest in Adams but the club had not been formally appoached. Meanwhile, Jets midfielder Sophie Hoban picked up the women's Playmaker of the Year accolade at the A-League awards ceremony on Tuesday night for the best assist of the season. The 23-year-old earned the award for her driving run and silky pass to set up Sheridan Gallagher in injury-time against Melbourne Victory in Round 20. The gomg capped a big year for Hoban who also won the Jets women's player of the year and the prestigious Cheryl Salsbury Medal. Former Jets-now-Adaleide striker Archie Goodwin was named the A-League young player of the year. Fellow Hunter product Angus Thurgate, who is at Western United, finished runner-up in the Johnny Warren Medal for the men's player of the year which was won by Nicolas Milanovic (Wanderers). Clayton Taylor was the highest placed Jets player on 21 votes, seven behind Milanovic. Points were awareded on a 3-2-1 basis for each game.
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Well chairman calls for unity amid 'intense' period
Motherwell chairman Kyrk Macmillan has called for unity amid an "intense" period after an "urgent" family matter resulted in manager Michael Wimmer leaving the says Wimmer's exit to return to Germany and join SSV Jahn Regensburg "was a shock for everybody" on the process of recruiting Wimmer in February, Macmillan says there was a "very open conversation about personal circumstances" and the Well board "enquired about what the plans were with family".However, "new developments" in Wimmer's personal life meant the former Austria Vienna boss wanted to return to his homeland after just three months at Fir Park."It's been intense," Macmillan added. "We had a conversation with Michael a couple of days before the [final game of the season]."There was a lot to take in form his side, a lot of new developments in Michael's personal life back in Germany. "We looked at a number of options for Michael to stay, he was ultimately happy here. It transpired it wasn't possible for him to fully focus on Motherwell, and at the same time he wanted to take care of his family in Germany."Macmillian confirmed assistant coach Ahmet Koc, who joined with Wimmer, is "delighted to be in Scotland" and "wants to continue" his the Fir Park chairman revealed the club are "right at the beginning" of the process to recruit a new adds that the board will follow the same data-influenced procedure that led them to Wimmer.
Daily Record
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Max Johnston insists he's Sturm Graz lucky charm ahead of Austrian title shoot out for 2-In-A-Row
The former Motherwell kid knows avoiding defeat at home to rivals Wolfsberger will see them crowned champions again Max Johnston is looking to make it back-to-back titles with Sturm Graz in Austria's final day shootout. The Scotland international knows if his team can avoid defeat at home to fellow chasers Wolfsberger then they will retain their Bundesliga crown. The league could go to Wolfsberger if they were to win and Austria Vienna failed to get three points, while the capital team can also claim it if Graz lose and they beat Blau Weiss Linz. 'It is exciting and hopefully it will go in our favour,' Johnston told Record Sport It is tight at the top and a three way-fight with Wolfsberg and Austria Vienna. 'We are playing Wolfsberger and so that is a massive one. The good thing is that we are three points ahead and we know if we can get a win or draw then we would win the league.' Sturm were surprisingly beaten by Rapid Vienna last week. Johnston knows that jolt will push them to get the job finished this time. Johnston has a decent record against Wolfsberger and is keeping his fingers crossed that remains the case. 'Wolfsberger have had a good season to be fair,' the right-back acknowledged. 'They won the cup and have done brilliantly so far. 'It is going to be some atmosphere. It always is to be fair but this game is even bigger. 'We lost 3-0 away in the first game in February when I was injured but the last game was 1-1 away. I was involved in the last one and I got an assist for the goal. 'I don't think I have actually lost against them so I'm happy I can keep that record going this weekend. 'They have always had good players but this season they have stepped up and their success in the cup has seen them step up again. 'They are quite physical and are quite direct and get the ball forward. 'They are also very dangerous on the counter-attack and that is something we will need to counter.' The Johnston family and friends will all be amongst the sold-out Merkur Arena crowd. Johnston has been a key figure in this campaign and has made a top team spot his own. He has had Champions League experience and another Bundesliga medal would top things off nicely. He admitted: 'I have played the majority of the games. I had to be patient last season but I have got that opportunity now. It would cap things off perfectly if we could win the league. 'It was amazing to be involved in it last year. I started on the bench but I came on and I remember thinking these are the games you want to play in. 'Hopefully, I can do that this week and I can be involved in it. As soon as we won it, one of the first things the boys said was look how much it means to the fans, the families and staff. 'That is what we want to do and this is the best way to repay all the people who have helped us along the way.' You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wimmer exits Motherwell for German third-tier club
Manager Michael Wimmer has left Motherwell to join German third-tier club SSV Jahn 44-year-old took charge of last Sunday's final Scottish Premiership match of the season, a 1-1 draw at Ross County, and returned to his native had told club officials earlier this week he would not be back at Fir Park next season because of "family reasons" therefore leaving the Lanarkshire club hunting for a new replaced Stuart Kettlewell in mid-February and won five and drew three of his 12 matches in finished the 2024-25 campaign seventh in the Scottish Premiership, having exited the Scottish Cup the month before Wimmer's previously led Austria Vienna after a spell as interim boss at Jahn Regensburg have been relegated after finishing bottom of Bundeslia 2. More to follow.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'It shows we're going in the right direction'
Manager Michael Wimmer believes a "great togetherness" is being fostered at Motherwell after survival was celebrated with beers and banners. Assistant boss Ahmet Koc handed out bottles of beer to supporters who had gathered at Fir Park last Saturday to welcome the squad back from the 2-1 win at Dundee. That victory ensured a 41st successive season in the top flight for the Steelmen, a feat proudly emblazoned on a supporters banner. "It's always a good moment if you come back and the fans are happy, satisfied and not angry," said German Wimmer. "I was in a situation where I came back and the fans were angry. Not here, but in other clubs. "So, it was very good and we were also proud to get out of the coach and the fans are there. It was really fantastic. I think it shows that we're going in the right direction." On Koc handing out bottles of lager to fans, Wimmer laughed: "I think they deserved it and Ahmet is someone who always recognises if someone deserves it or not. "He saw the fans outside and he looked at the players and said, no beer for you, I give it to the fans. "Especially in smaller clubs, it's important that you have a great togetherness. "This is the fans, this is the team and this is also the management. If you work hard together and if you love each other, that's maybe too strong a word, but you have to talk, you have to fight, you have to say what you think. "But in the end, you have to stay together and you have to decide one way and you have to go this way. "At the moment it's good and if we finish the season as well as possible, then we have energy and this energy will bring us over in the summer." Wimmer insists he is better prepared for next season after winning four of his opening nine games in charge while adapting to his new surroundings. "It was a very tough time also for me as a manager to come in, to have this big squad with 34 players, and also the connection between fans, and also not have much information about the league," the former Austria Vienna boss said prior to Saturday's visit to face Hearts. "I saw the league on TV of course, but to experience it in the game on a Saturday, it's another picture. "And now for me, it's more clear what we need, what fans expect."
