Overview
- FC Copenhagen announced the exit of head coach Jacob Neestrup, saying results left them far from their goals and that the club now needs a new head coach.
- Record Sport reports Jens Berthel Askou is highly regarded at Copenhagen after a prior stint as Neestrup’s assistant, while betting markets list him among favourites for the Celtic job.
- Askou remains under contract at Motherwell until 2027, and there have been no confirmed offers or formal approaches reported.
- The 43-year-old has lifted Motherwell into the top half with a possession-based style that has drawn praise and talk of European qualification.
- Debate over his readiness continues, with a Yahoo Sports opinion warning his résumé lacks top-level experience, as ex-Celtic defender Erik Sviatchenko praised his work but noted the step up would be demanding.