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Former Celtic star outlines uncomfortable truth about Bhoys spell

Former Celtic star Stephen Welsh has been speaking about what helped him reach new heights with Swansea City.

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 12:52 PM
Former Celtic star outlines uncomfortable truth about Bhoys spell
Key Things to Know
  • Stephen Welsh joined Swansea City on a free transfer after mutually terminating his Celtic contract.
  • Welsh credited former Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou with having the largest influence on his career.
  • The 26-year-old made 43 senior league appearances for Celtic following his breakthrough in 2019.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic defender Stephen Welsh has reflected on his time at Parkhead after joining Swansea City on a free transfer. The 26-year-old mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Celtic during the summer following 43 senior league appearances and multiple loan stints away from the club.

Welsh credited former Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou with having the biggest influence on his career development during his recent loan spells. Since moving to Swansea City, Welsh has helped the team climb to the top of the Championship and earned a call-up to the Scotland national squad.

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