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How is Jens Berthel Askou performing at Toulouse after Celtic manager links

There are many who feel that Celtic shouldn’t have re-appointed Martin O’Neill this summer. Not because of what O’Neill did last season; he did a…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 4:30 PM
How is Jens Berthel Askou performing at Toulouse after Celtic manager links
Key Things to Know
  • Jens Berthel Askou has experienced a slow start at Toulouse, winning just one of his first five matches.
  • Writer Amir Mir argues Celtic may regret appointing Martin O'Neill instead of pursuing Askou as a long-term option.
  • Askou guided Motherwell to a top-six Scottish Premiership finish last season before moving to Ligue 1.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou has experienced a slow start at Toulouse, securing just one victory in his first five Ligue 1 matches. The Danish coach was previously linked to Celtic before the Scottish champions opted to re-appoint Martin O'Neill. 67 Hail Hail argues that Celtic may regret missing out on Askou as a long-term managerial option despite his early struggles in France.

Through five matches against Lyon, Brest, Lille, Lorient, and Le Havre, Askou's Toulouse side has recorded one win, two draws, and two defeats. His team earned its sole victory by beating Le Havre 3-2 after switching from a 4-2-3-1 formation to a 4-4-2 setup, scoring seven goals and conceding nine overall.

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