Motherwell played a significant role in shaping Roberto Martinez's managerial career. The Portugal boss, who will face Spain in the World Cup last 16 on July 6, has often spoken about the lessons he learned during his nine months at Motherwell.

What happened at Motherwell?

Martinez's time at Motherwell was marked by redundancy, but he has said it was a valuable experience that helped him become the manager he is today. He met his wife, Beth, during his time in Lanarkshire, and the couple has two children together.

The Spaniard has had a successful managerial career, guiding Belgium to a World Cup semi-final in 2018 and the last eight of Euro 2020. He also led Swansea City back to the second tier of English football and won the FA Cup with Wigan Athletic.

Motherwell's current form

Motherwell is currently 4th in the Premiership, with 54 points from 33 games, and a recent form of WLDLW. They have scored 52 goals and conceded 29, with a goal difference of +23. Their last result was a 1-0 win over Hibernian on May 16, 2026.

Martinez's managerial style

Martinez has said that his experience at Motherwell taught him how to handle difficult situations, such as administration and relegation. He has applied these lessons to his managerial career, leading teams to success in difficult circumstances.

As Motherwell looks to build on their current form, they will be hoping to learn from Martinez's experience and success. With 14 wins, 12 draws, and 7 losses from 33 games, they are on a 2-game winning run, and their recent form has been 2W-1D-2L.