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Stephen Robinson has resigned after three years as Motherwell’s manager, saying he has taken the club “as far as I can”.
His latest loss at home left Well at third bottom in the Scottish Premiership and without a win in nine games.
“After Wednesday night’s game with Kilmarnock, Stephen reached out to the board and gave an honest assessment of the current situation,” Well said.
“It is with regret that the board accepted his resignation.”
Former Northern Ireland, Bournemouth and Luton Town midfielder Robinson spent two seasons as an assistant, with six months as Oldham Athletic manager in between, before succeeding Mark McGhee in 2017.
Motherwell finished seventh and eighth in his first two full seasons, was a defeated finalist in the Scottish Cup and League Cup in 2017-18 and qualified for the Europa League after finishing third when last season in the top flight was interrupted by Covid-19. pandemic.
But following the loss to Kilmarnock, the 46-year-old said he accepted the blame for recent poor results and admitted that recent signings had not worked out the way he wanted and that “fresh blood” was needed in the January transfer window. .
Former Motherwell midfielder Keith Lasley, who has been Robinson’s assistant, will temporarily take over the first team for Saturday’s derby at the Hamilton Academical.
Speaking to Motherwell’s website, Robinson said: “We have qualified for Europe, we have reached two cup finals and achieved third place, as well as developing some wonderful players in my time here.
“We paid off the club’s external debt through player sales, cup careers and league positions. The club has numerous assets going forward and I am sure it will have a good end to the season with the brilliant coaching staff that is there. “.
Robinson suggested that he had achieved his goal of leaving the club in “a healthier position” than when he took over.
“Now I feel like it’s time for someone new to take the club forward as I feel like I’ve taken it as far as I can,” he said. “I will take a short break before looking at the new challenges ahead, but my family and I will always be a Motherwell fan.”
Motherwell President Jim McMahon suggested that Robinson “met or exceeded the targets set for him” each season and praised his ability not only to create a team on the field, but also to nurture new talent.
“Despite the current restrictions, the board will now run a comprehensive process to identify the right person to fill the managerial position,” the club added. “This will move forward with pace, given the busy match roster and the imminent opening of the January transfer window.”
