Motherwell appoint Dane Askou as new boss – Daily Business

Former IFK Goteborg head coach Jens Berthel Askou has been appointed as the new Motherwell manager.

The 42-year-old Dane replaces Michael Wimmer, who quit in May after just 12 games in charge.

Askou was most recently No. 2 at FC Copenhagen and said: “Having spoken extensively with members of the club board, it was clear from the outset that our ideas, ambitions and morals align.

“We are all ambitious people, and we’re all hungry for success. I can’t wait to arrive in Scotland and begin planning for the season ahead. There is a lot of work to be done, but it’s highly exciting.”

Fir Park chairman Kyrk Macmillan said: “We had a high number of impressive applicants, but we were really drawn to Jens.

“His track record of working with big clubs, delivering success and developing young players matches up with all our philosophies.

“He has handed 26 teenagers debuts in five-and-a-half seasons, which I think is evidence of Jens implementing his ideas and morals.

“The data and numbers impressed us, but more importantly, after speaking with Jens a number of times, he is a really ambitious character and a leader who was extremely keen to get the role here at our club.”