Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 28 Jul 2026
Motherwell told to 'eat barbed wire' before Faroes test
Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson warns his players to brace for a battle in the Faroe Islands.
HB Torshavn— – —
NS · UEFA Europa Conference League
MotherwellCompetition
Conference League qualifying
First leg score
Motherwell 2-0 HB Torshavn
Venue
Faroes (second leg)
HB Torshavn home record
Unbeaten at home in European competition for 5 years
What happened. Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson told his players to 'go home and eat some barbed wire' ahead of Thursday's Conference League qualifier second leg away to HB Torshavn.
- Motherwell lead 2-0 from the first leg.
- HB Torshavn have not lost at home in European competition for five years.
- Johansson stressed the need for intensity and bravery.
“go home and eat some barbed wire and prepare for the battle”
— Alfred Johansson
Motherwell aim to secure a place in the third qualifying round.
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