Motherwell Seeks Revival of Former Rangers Talent in Alex Lowry Loan Move
A Season-Long Return for Alex Lowry
Motherwell has completed a summer transfer, welcoming former Rangers playmaker Alex Lowry back to Scottish football on a season-long loan from Wycombe Wanderers. The move is seen as an opportunity for Johannsson’s team to tap into the untapped potential of the 23-year-old.
Lowry made 14 senior appearances for Rangers after emerging through their academy but struggled to establish himself in the first team, leading to a transfer to Wycombe. With his career seemingly on hold, Motherwell is optimistic about rejuvenating Lowry’s playing days and believes he can thrive under Johannsson's guidance.
Johansson expressed his belief in Lowry's abilities:
> “We believe we can bring the best out of Alex. That is why we have brought him. Alex can also bring the best out himself in this environment. He is a big talent that has a lot of quality offensively on the half-turn to make the last pass, one v one and finishing. There is a lot of potential in the kid.”
The manager highlighted Lowry's coachable nature and his recent positive impression on staff and teammates:
> “Since I have met him it only confirmed my thoughts because he is a lovely boy. He is a coachable player. In the last couple of days he has made such a good impression of himself on all the staff and his teammates.”
Preparing for Hibs
With Motherwell set to face Hibernian in their Premiership opener, Johannsson has been busy preparing for the match. His work includes analyzing both HB Torshavn and Hibs as part of their upcoming Conference League campaign.
> “You have to prioritise your time. You balance between analysing your own team to develop team performance which is the main thing and you balance that with observing opponents.”
Johansson also addressed potential injury concerns, stating that right-back Johnny Koutroumbis will be out for a week or two while striker Eythor Bjorgolfsson faces a couple of weeks on the sidelines.
Conclusion
Motherwell is hoping to benefit from Lowry's experience and skills as they prepare for their upcoming fixtures. The club’s strategy in bringing back Lowry reflects their commitment to nurturing talent and providing players with the right environment to excel.
