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Celtic now able to appoint Jens Berthel Askou as Martin O’Neill successor

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Celtic at the moment are able to appoint a supervisor who performs “unbelievable soccer” as a successor to interim boss Martin O’Neill.

Hoops planning for all times after O’Neill

The Hoops have their work lower out within the Scottish Premiership title race, as they nonetheless stay 5 factors behind Hearts, however O’Neill has a implausible alternative to exit on a excessive regardless, having not too long ago led his aspect to the semi-final of the Scottish Cup.

The Parkhead outfit edged previous bitter rivals Rangers on penalties at Ibrox, though O’Neill expressed concern the consequence could be overshadowed by the post-match pitch invasion, saying: “That will be a fear for me.

“The fixture itself, though nonetheless an outstanding fixture, had misplaced a little bit of its lustre as a result of the away followers or the total complement of away followers weren’t allowed in.

“I don’t know what may occur. I feel at present, with the gang and our crowd there, to me, it was a correct Previous Agency recreation in that sense. We’ll see what develops.”

Though the Glasgow giants might nonetheless win the title for the 14th time up to now 15 seasons, it has been a poor season by their ordinary requirements, which implies getting the following managerial appointment proper is much more vital.

Based on a report from Sports activities Growth, Celtic at the moment are able to appoint Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou as O’Neill’s successor, given the job he has achieved in his opening season in Scotland, with the Steelmen presently sitting in fourth place.

There’s a feeling Askou will land a ‘high job’ in the summertime, off the again of Motherwell punching above their weight, and he’s attracting consideration from England, with Brighton and Fulham additionally named as events.

Askou might convey thrilling model of play to Parkhead

The Danish tactician has achieved a stellar job at Motherwell this season, along with his aspect simply 5 factors behind Celtic within the Scottish Premiership desk, and he has obtained plaudits from journalist Blair Malloy because of his thrilling model of soccer.

Though the previous FC Copenhagen boss performs a gorgeous model of soccer, Motherwell have additionally been very stable defensively this season, transport simply 20 Scottish Premiership objectives, the fewest of any aspect.

The 43-year-old definitely is aware of what it takes to win league titles, having lifted the Superliga title with FC Copenhagen within the 2024-25 marketing campaign, and the Faroe Islands Premier League with HB Torshavn within the 2019-20 season.

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Askou, who prefers to implement a 4-2-3-1 system, might now be prepared for a high job, and the Dane’s expertise on the subject of competing for titles, coupled along with his “unbelievable” model of play, means he might be the best appointment for Celtic.