Steven Hammell has vowed to immediately hit the transfer market after being appointed Motherwell boss.
Hammell, 40, was confirmed successor to Graham Alexander and has signed a two-year contract with Brian Kerr as his assistant. He had been caretaker for almost two weeks before winning the race to step up from academy director to get the permanent job and become their 26th gaffer.
The Fir Park Hall of Famer, who had 17 years as a player with the Steelmen, started making transfer plans during his stand-in period in case he got the nod. Hammell said: “It’s something we’ve been preparing for if it was to be successful. And we have a number of names we want to bring in. We have some hugely talented players in this group and it’s now my job to get the best from them. I have first-hand knowledge of the exciting young players at the club and we will integrate them into the first-team environment when they’re ready. In addition, the players need some help with some new faces.
