Motherwell boss has 'strong authority', as his Copenhagen gaffer praises appointment
Motherwell have selected a manager with 'strong authority' in Jens Berthel Askou, according to his boss at Copenhagen.
Dane Askou, 42, will take up the reins at Fir Park next week, just ahead of pre-season training starting, as he replaces Michael Wimmer, who surprisingly quit so he could return to Germany for personal reasons.
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Copenhagen boss Jacob Neestrup, who former Norwich City defender Askou was assistant to, says the Lanarkshire club have selected a man with many qualities.
When appointing Askou, Neestrup said: "He is a coach with a big profile and a strong authority.
"He comes with toughness and firm determination to succeed.
"He is a man who I believe can make our defence even better, both individually and collectively.
"We think he can improve the players. He can help us become an even more competitive team, especially at defending set-pieces. Jens will be responsible for that.
Jacob Neestrup was Askou's boss at Copenhagen and is full of praise for the new Well gaffer -Credit:SNS Group
"I am looking forward to working with him."
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Former Millwall star Askou's qualities were also praised by former Gothenburg midfielder Andreas Pyndt, who now plays for IK Sirius in Sweden, and says Askou was respected by players.
He said: "Jens Berthel Askou was an incredibly talented coach from day one.
"He had a very clear strategy about the role of all the players, and how we should play.
Askou replaces Michael Wimmer at Motherwell, following his shock resignation last month -Credit:SNS Group
"He was also a good motivator, and he encouraged me to fight for the team.
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"He used to analyse videos of the players and was very good at pointing out our strengths and where we could do better. He was really determined to get the team and each player to improve.
"When it came to set-pieces, he was very strong on that and about how to defend them.
"He was respected by the players and I am sure he will be a success in the future."
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