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Glasgow Times
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Explore Cool Britannia exhibit in North Lanarkshire
Cool Britannia: Britain in the 1990s offers a glimpse into the cultural, political, and technological changes that defined the decade. Open now until August 18, the exhibition delves into the distinctive period when Britpop music, the rise of New Labour, and technological advancements became hallmarks of the era. Read more: No trains to run on part of major Glasgow railway line this weekend Why this pub with a 'mind-blowing' selection of whiskies is Glasgow's top-rated Brand-new food spot to open 'first' of its kind drive-thru in Glasgow Visitors can explore various displays focusing on politics, lifestyles, and the widespread influence of music during the 1990s. Highlights of the exhibition include moments like the Spice Girls' global fame, Motherwell Football Club's last trophy win, and Britain's final Eurovision victory. A combination of visual exhibits and consisting of different items, the exhibition aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the decade's impact on Britain and the global landscape. The exhibition is open from 12pm to 4pm, Monday to Saturday, with entry being free of charge. More information on the event can be found on
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jens Berthel Askou named Motherwell manager as ex Copenhagen No. 2 wins battle for Fir Park job
Motherwell have appointed Jens Berthel Askou as their new manager. The 42-year-old will officially start his work at Fir Park next week, replacing Michael Wimmer who quit the Premiership at the end of the season. Advertisement Askou - who played in Britain during his career with Norwich City and Millwall - has most recently been assistant manager of FC Copenhagen. READ MORE: The million Celtic wingers linked with a transfer to the champions rated and slated READ MORE: Hearts and Aberdeen braced for transfer tussle as Premiership rivals eye Iraq winger His coaching career started at Danish second-tier club Vendsyssel before he served as a player-assistant manager at both Skive and Thisted. He later took on the role of manager at Vendsyssel, where he got the club promoted to the Danish top-flight, before relocating to the Faroe Islands in 2019 to manage HB Torshavn. Advertisement He said: "This is a really proud moment for me,It's a huge honour to be selected to become the manager of Motherwell Football Club. "Having spoken extensively with members of the Club Board, it was clear from the outset that our ideas, ambitions and morals align. 'We are all ambitious people, and we're all hungry for success. I can't wait to arrive in Scotland and begin planning for the season ahead. There is a lot of work to be done, but it's highly exciting." Chairman Kyrk Macmillan said: 'This has been a more rigorous process to recruit our new manager due to the incredible number of applications for the role. Advertisement 'We had a high number of impressive applicants, but we were really drawn to Jens. His track record of working with big clubs, delivering success and developing young players matches up with all our philosophies here at Motherwell Football Club. "He has handed 26 teenagers debuts in five-and-a-half seasons, which I think is evidence of Jens implementing his ideas and morals. 'The data and numbers impressed us, but more importantly, after speaking with Jens a number of times, he is a really ambitious character and a leader who was extremely keen to get the role here at our club. 'We expect the UK work permit to be received in the coming days, and then he can commence his work on Day 1 of pre-season.'
STV News
3 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
Motherwell appoint Jens Berthel Askou as new manager
Motherwell have appointed Jens Berthel Askou as their new manager. The Dane replaces Michael Wimmer who quit at the end of last season for personal reasons. Askou, who most recently worked as assistant boss at Copenhagen and Sparta Prague, has previously managed IFK Gothenburg in Sweden, Horsens in Denmark, who he guided to top flight promotion and HB Torshavn in the Faroe Islands where he won a league and cup double as was named manager of the season. The 42-year-old also spent time in the UK as a player with short spells at Norwich City and Millwall. The Fir Park club announced the appointment on Thursday. Askou, who will formally begin his duties as manager next week, subject to the approval of a work permit, said: 'This is a really proud moment for me. 'It's a huge honour to be selected to become the manager of Motherwell Football Club. 'Having spoken extensively with members of the club board, it was clear from the outset that our ideas, ambitions and morals align. 'We are all ambitious people, and we're all hungry for success. I can't wait to arrive in Scotland and begin planning for the season ahead. 'There is a lot of work to be done, but it's highly exciting.' Motherwell chairman Kyrk MacMillan said:'This has been a more rigorous process to recruit our new manager due to the incredible number of applications for the role. 'We had a high number of impressive applicants, but we were really drawn to Jens. His track record of working with big clubs, delivering success and developing young players matches up with all our philosophies here at Motherwell Football Club. 'He has handed 26 teenagers debuts in five-and-a-half seasons, which I think is evidence of Jens implementing his ideas and morals. 'The data and numbers impressed us, but more importantly, after speaking with Jens a number of times, he is a really ambitious character and a leader who was extremely keen to get the role here at our club. 'We expect the UK work permit to be received in the coming days, and then he can commence his work on day one of pre-season.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Motherwell appoint new boss after 'rigorous process' to name Michael Wimmer's successor
Jens Berthel Askou will take up the reins at Fir Park next week Motherwell have appointed former Copenhagen assistant manager Jens Berthel Askou as their new boss. The 42-year-old Dane will formally begin his role at the club next week, subject to the approval of a work permit, as he replaces Michael Wimmer. A former Norwich City defender, Askou played under former Motherwell hero Paul Lambert, and is an ex-team mate of new Rangers boss Russell Martin. Askou started coaching in Denmark in 2015, and was with several clubs in his homeland before moving to HB Torshavn in the Faroe Islands in 2019, where he won the league and League Cup, earning him manager of the season. Spells at AC Horsens in Denmark in 2021, and at IFK Gotenborg in 2023 followed, and he helped lead Sparta Praha to the Champions League as assistant boss. In January 2025 he joined FC Kobenhavn as assistant manager, winning the league and cup, and reaching the Europa Conference League knockout stages. He told the club's website: 'This is a really proud moment for me. It's a huge honour to be selected to become the manager of Motherwell Football Club. 'Having spoken extensively with members of the club board, it was clear from the outset that our ideas, ambitions and morals align. 'We are all ambitious people, and we're all hungry for success. I can't wait to arrive in Scotland and begin planning for the season ahead. There is a lot of work to be done, but it's highly exciting.' Chairman Kyrk Macmillan said: 'This has been a more rigorous process to recruit our new manager due to the incredible number of applications for the role. 'We had a high number of impressive applicants, but we were really drawn to Jens. 'His track record of working with big clubs, delivering success and developing young players matches up with all our philosophies here at Motherwell Football Club. 'He has handed 26 teenagers debuts in five-and-a-half seasons, which I think is evidence of Jens implementing his ideas and morals. 'The data and numbers impressed us, but more importantly, after speaking with Jens a number of times, he is a really ambitious character and a leader who was extremely keen to get the role here at our club. 'We expect the UK work permit to be received in the coming days, and then he can commence his work on Day 1 of pre-season.'
The National
3 days ago
- Sport
- The National
New Motherwell manager revealed as Jens Berthel Askou
The 42-year-old will join the Fir Park club next week, subject to formal approval of a work permit. The board have opted to go with a left-field choice once again, as they appoint a successor to Michael Wimmer who quit his post only a fortnight ago. 'This is a really proud moment for me,' Berthel Askou said. 'It's a huge honour to be selected to become the manager of Motherwell Football Club. Having spoken extensively with members of the Club Board, it was clear from the outset that our ideas, ambitions and morals align. 'We are all ambitious people, and we're all hungry for success. I can't wait to arrive in Scotland and begin planning for the season ahead. There is a lot of work to be done, but it's highly exciting.' Askou has most recently been in post with FC København as assistant manager. He started his coaching journey in his homeland in 2015. Before joining Danish second-tier club Vendsyssel, he served as a player-assistant manager at both Skive and Thisted. He later took on the role of manager at Vendsyssel, where he got the club promoted to the Danish top-flight, before relocating to the Faroe Islands in 2019 to manage HB Tórshavn. Kyrk Macmillan said: 'This has been a more rigorous process to recruit our new manager due to the incredible number of applications for the role. 'We had a high number of impressive applicants, but we were really drawn to Jens. His track record of working with big clubs, delivering success and developing young players matches up with all our philosophies here at Motherwell Football Club. He has handed 26 teenagers debuts in five-and-a-half seasons, which I think is evidence of Jens implementing his ideas and morals. 'The data and numbers impressed us, but more importantly, after speaking with Jens a number of times, he is a really ambitious character and a leader who was extremely keen to get the role here at our club. 'We expect the UK work permit to be received in the coming days, and then he can commence his work on Day 1 of pre-season.'
