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Stephen Welsh’s Scotland comments are extremely telling for Celtic

Stephen Welsh has credited Jens Berthel Askou for changing his career after receiving a Scotland call-up. Handed a place in Sebastien Pocognoli’s first squad, Welsh…

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 2:00 PM
Stephen Welsh’s Scotland comments are extremely telling for Celtic
Key Things to Know
  • Stephen Welsh earned his first Scotland national team call-up under manager Sebastien Pocognoli at age 26.
  • Welsh joined Swansea City on a free transfer and currently sits atop the English Championship.
  • The defender credited former Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou with completely changing his career.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic defender Stephen Welsh credited manager Jens Berthel Askou for transforming his career after earning his first Scotland call-up under Sebastien Pocognoli. Welsh, now 26, moved to Swansea City on a free transfer following a successful spell under Askou at Motherwell. Swansea City currently sits atop the English Championship.

Speaking to the Daily Record, Welsh praised Askou's tactical preparation and player development during their time at Motherwell. He noted that Askou's coaching was instrumental in his progress and highlighted the subsequent summer transfers of former teammates Elijah Just, Calum Ward, and Elliot Watt.

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