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14 hours ago
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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. Advertisement 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." Advertisement READ MORE: Motherwell appoint new boss after 'rigorous process' to name Michael Wimmer's successor READ MORE: Sunderland 'preparing' £10m Lennon Miller bid as Black Cats 'quietly confident' of landing Motherwell ace 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. Advertisement "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."
Saba Yemen
04-06-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Leipzig, Wolfsburg Compete to Sign Coach Jacob Neestrup
Berlin – SABA: Media reports have revealed that German club RB Leipzig is interested in appointing Danish coach Jacob Neestrup as the team's new head coach. Neestrup, 37, is also reportedly a candidate for the managerial position at another Bundesliga club, VfL Wolfsburg. According to Kicker and Sport Bild newspapers on Tuesday, Leipzig's sporting director, Marcel Schäfer, has reached out to Neestrup. Leipzig, who failed to qualify for European competitions for the first time, is seeking a new manager to replace interim coach Zsolt Löw. Löw (46) had taken over after the sacking of Marco Rose in March. Rose has since returned to assist Jürgen Klopp in the sports management team of the Red Bull club group at the end of the season. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Yahoo
03-06-2025
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Reports: Neestrup being tracked by Leipzig as well as Wolfsburg
Copenhagen coach Jacob Neestrup stands on the sidelines during the UEFA Champions League Group A soccer match between FC Copenhagen and FC Bayern Munich at the Telia Parken. RB Leipzig are considering FC Copenhagen boss Jacob Neestrup as a candidate for their vacant head coach position, according to media reports. Sven Hoppe/dpa RB Leipzig are considering FC Copenhagen boss Jacob Neestrup as a candidate for their vacant head coach position, according to media reports. The Dane has also been linked in the media with Bundesliga rival Wolfsburg. Advertisement Kicker and Sport Bild reported on Tuesday that Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer had reached out to the 37-year-old. Leipzig, who missed out on Europe for the first time as a Bundesliga team, are searching for a successor to interim coach Zsolt Löw. The 46-year-old took over from the sacked Marco Rose in March but returned to Jürgen Klopp's global football strategy team at Red Bull after the season ended. Spaniard Cesc Fàbregas from Italian Serie A club Como and Crystal Palace's Austrian boss Oliver Glasner were viewed as top candidates for the Leipzig job, but both appear set to stay put.
