Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

EXPLAINED: Jens berthel askou | Vintage Vibes

Ex-Motherwell boss opens up on taking extra steps to protect players from riots

The National (Scotland) · 22h ago

Jens Berthel Askou defends X-rated Toulouse team talk that went viral

Former Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou has defended his expletive-laden half time rant last week, after he guided his Toulouse side to a European spot in Ligue 1.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17

Is it too early to start getting worried about Motherwell after shaky spell?

After a decent start to his reign as Motherwell manager in difficult circumstances, are alarm bells starting to ring after four straight losses under Alfred Johansson?

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Messiahs to mugs: Is Scottish football's boom or bust culture holding us back?

As players and managers are written off one week only to be lauded the next, Graeme McGarry asks if Scottish football's instant reaction…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23

New signing points to Motherwell example as SPFL side adapt to new style

Miller is adamant Hearts will ignite under Wouter Vrancken as he used the example of Askou’s Motherwell to show how a new approach can take time…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

Motherwell 2 HB 0: Stunning strikes earn Johansson solid start at Fir Park

Here are the talking points as two stunning strikes earned Motherwell a 2-0 win over Havnar Boltfelag in the first leg of their UEFA Conference…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Scottish football wrote me off, now I plan to revolutionise France with my style

Askou insists he's determined to bring his Motherwell success story to Toulouse after revealing he was written off when he first arrived in…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

How new Motherwell manager fell in love with Scottish football in a Glasgow pub

New Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson has revealed how a visit to a Glasgow pub helped to convince him to move to Scottish football.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23

New boss Alfred Johansson confident Motherwell can build on last term’s success

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23

New Scottish Premiership manager vows to build upon his predecessor's good work

Johansson is intent on building on the foundations put in place by Askou last season and has no plans to deviate from his predecessor’s style.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19

Europe-bound Motherwell appoint little-known Swedish manager after putting faith in data again

Motherwell have named their new manager following the departure of Jens Berthel Askou

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Motherwell make new manager appointment as Swede replaces Jens Berthel Askou

The National (Scotland) · Jun 18

SPFL fixtures: 10 games to watch out for as 2026-27 season schedule released

The SPFL fixtures for the 2026-27 season have been released

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Elijah Just addresses Motherwell future, urges Scotland not to 'underestimate' Haiti

Just has warned Scotland that they can’t afford to take Group C underdogs Haiti for granted.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The National (Scotland) · May 21

Toulouse-bound Jens Berthel Askou speaks, as his Motherwell exit is confirmed

Jens Berthel Askou has left Motherwell to join Toulouse.

The National (Scotland) · May 20

In-demand SPFL manager 'finalising' deal with new club as summer exit nears

Askou is moving closer to the Motherwell exit door after the club agreed a deal with Toulouse for his release.

The National (Scotland) · May 20

Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou on three-man shortlist for Toulouse job

Evening Standard · May 14

Worst VAR decision ever? Celtic penalty branded 'disgusting' as title race takes new twist

Celtic’s 99th-minute penalty has caused outrage in Scottish Premiership and beyond

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12

Celtic set sights on Robbie Keane to succeed Martin O’Neill as manager

The Irishman is the favourite with Martin O’Neill’s interim role ending in the summer while Craig Bellamy and Jens Berthel Askou are also being considered

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2025

Motherwell manager Berthel Askou defiant as he sticks to his guns over style

Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou believes his high-risk style of play will bring its rewards after a Calum Ward clanger in a heartbreaking loss…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2025

Captain Callum McGregor says Motherwell are right to be aiming for win at Celtic

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2025

Honest Tawanda Maswanhise on Brendan Rodgers relationship & key career targets

Honest Tawanda Maswanhise on Brendan Rodgers relationship and key career targets

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2025

Why results will come as Motherwell continue to look good 'under the hood'

In this week's McGarry on Motherwell, Graeme McGarry outlines why the stats show that the wins aren't far away for Jens Berthel Askou's Steelmen.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2025

Is it time to bring the Ox in from the cold after Ward clangers cost Motherwell?

Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou has a big decision to make in the goalkeeping position for the game against Dundee, as Graeme McGarry…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2025

Serie A club hold fresh transfer talks with Motherwell over £4.5m Lennon Miller deal

Lennon Miller to break Motherwell transfer record as Serie A club pursuing £4.5m deal

1 2

Coverage From

People

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.