Motherwell told to 'eat barbed wire' before Faroes test
Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson is bracing himself for a tough HB Torshavn welcome in Thursday's Conference League qualifier.
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"I told the guys today 'go home and eat some barbed wire' and prepare for the battle because it's going to be a battle and you're going to have to be strong and brave to play our way."
— Alfred Johansson , Executive
"Hopefully, it is looking quite good for JT at this point."
— Alfred Johansson , Executive
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Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson is bracing himself for a tough HB Torshavn welcome in Thursday's Conference League qualifier.
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