Wimmer quits Motherwell after 12 games in charge – Daily Business

Motherwell are the latest Scottish Premiership club to search for a new manager after the surprise departure of Michael Wimmer after just 12 games in charge.

The German has returned to his homeland to take charge of Jahn Regensburg, a third-tier club.

Wimmer, who replaced Stuart Kettlewell in February, said he made the decision due to family reasons.

“I want to thank the board and all the staff at the club for the way they welcomed me to Scotland and also supported me so much from when I arrived in February,” Wimmer said.

“They have done everything to support me and my family during my time here. This has been an ongoing, extremely difficult position that I have found myself in and the club have done all they could to support me during these challenging times, both whilst I was in post and while I have been back in Germany.

“I am sorry to all the Motherwell fans; the support you have shown me has been outstanding and I have loved learning about this wonderful club.

“This decision was an extremely hard one for me to make; however, I have decided to move back home as I need to put my family first and be with them and I want to thank the board for the understanding shown through these challenging times.”

Kilmarnock are also without a manager after Derek McInnes left to join Hearts, while Rangers have yet to appoint a permanent successor to Philippe Clement after Barry Ferguson’s interim spell in the hot seat finished at the end of the league season.