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Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lennon Miller: New Motherwell boss to sit down with Scotland star to discuss future amid interest
Motherwell boss Jen Berthel Askou says he hopes to sit down with teen talent Lennon Miller later this week amid intense speculation regarding a summer move away from Fir Park. The Dane is just in the door and is yet to speak to the Scotland international with 18-year-old Miller enjoying some extra days off after being away on international duty earlier this month. Advertisement Speaking at his first press conference this afternoon, Askou admits there is 'probably' interest in the midfielder and hopes to get a clearer picture on his future in the coming days. Motherwell players reported back for pre-season duty today and Askou said: "There probably is (interest) but it's not been on the top of my mind today so I will need to get an update myself. Jens Berthel Askou is unveiled as the new Motherwell manager "I know he is a fantastic player and has just gone into the national team. He is a big profile for Motherwell and Scottish football and for sure he is going to have a fantastic international career. "We will see over time if it is this summer that he is going to take the next step. I know there is a lot of talk and expectations that he has created by performing really, really well. Advertisement "I haven't met him yet because he has a few extra days off so I think it will be fair to meet him and have some good discussions before I answer any questions about his future." Meanwhile, Motherwell have announced assiatant manager Ahmet Koc has left the club "with a heavy heart". He was appointed in February and remained in post despite Michael Wimmer quitting the cluib last month for a return to Germany. However, with Askou now in the door, Koc has stepped side. Koc said: "It is with a heavy heart that I have chosen to pursue a different path in football away from Fir Park. "I have loved every minute at Motherwell FC and have taken the club, the staff and the fans to my heart. I feel it's important Jens has the opportunity to build his own team now for the season ahead whilst I now also have the opportunity to pursue a different career path in football. Advertisement "Although short, the time at Motherwell FC has been special, and I have truly loved every minute of being here. As difficult a decision as this has been for me, I will always support the club from afar, and who knows, we may meet again in the future. "My best wishes to all of the fans, the directors, Jens and the football department for the season ahead, and thank you for looking after us during our time in Scotland. Mon the Well!" READ MORE: Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou aims to 'break barriers' in Scottish football as he takes reins at Fir Park READ MORE: Why Lennon Miller won't sign for Celtic despite being 'perfect' transfer revealed by Motherwell hero
BBC News
18-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Motherwell assistant Koc departs 'with heavy heart'
Ahmet Koc has departed Motherwell "with a heavy heart" to purse an opportunity elsewhere and allow new manager Jens Berthel Askou to choose his own joined the Fir Park club with Michael Wimmer in February and remained in post following the German's exit to Jahn Regensburg last month."I have loved every minute at Motherwell and have taken the club, the staff and the fans to my heart," Koc said."It is with a heavy heart that I have chosen to pursue a different path in football away from Fir Park."I feel it's important Jens has the opportunity to build his own team now for the season ahead while I now also have the opportunity to pursue a different career path in football."As difficult a decision as this has been for me, I will always support the club from afar, and who knows, we may meet again in the future."
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Well chairman calls for unity amid 'intense' period
Motherwell chairman Kyrk Macmillan has called for unity amid an "intense" period after an "urgent" family matter resulted in manager Michael Wimmer leaving the says Wimmer's exit to return to Germany and join SSV Jahn Regensburg "was a shock for everybody" on the process of recruiting Wimmer in February, Macmillan says there was a "very open conversation about personal circumstances" and the Well board "enquired about what the plans were with family".However, "new developments" in Wimmer's personal life meant the former Austria Vienna boss wanted to return to his homeland after just three months at Fir Park."It's been intense," Macmillan added. "We had a conversation with Michael a couple of days before the [final game of the season]."There was a lot to take in form his side, a lot of new developments in Michael's personal life back in Germany. "We looked at a number of options for Michael to stay, he was ultimately happy here. It transpired it wasn't possible for him to fully focus on Motherwell, and at the same time he wanted to take care of his family in Germany."Macmillian confirmed assistant coach Ahmet Koc, who joined with Wimmer, is "delighted to be in Scotland" and "wants to continue" his the Fir Park chairman revealed the club are "right at the beginning" of the process to recruit a new adds that the board will follow the same data-influenced procedure that led them to Wimmer.
BBC News
08-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'It shows we're going in the right direction'
Manager Michael Wimmer believes a "great togetherness" is being fostered at Motherwell after survival was celebrated with beers and boss Ahmet Koc handed out bottles of beer to supporters who had gathered at Fir Park last Saturday to welcome the squad back from the 2-1 win at victory ensured a 41st successive season in the top flight for the Steelmen, a feat proudly emblazoned on a supporters banner."It's always a good moment if you come back and the fans are happy, satisfied and not angry," said German Wimmer."I was in a situation where I came back and the fans were angry. Not here, but in other clubs."So, it was very good and we were also proud to get out of the coach and the fans are there. It was really fantastic. I think it shows that we're going in the right direction."On Koc handing out bottles of lager to fans, Wimmer laughed: "I think they deserved it and Ahmet is someone who always recognises if someone deserves it or not."He saw the fans outside and he looked at the players and said, no beer for you, I give it to the fans."Especially in smaller clubs, it's important that you have a great togetherness."This is the fans, this is the team and this is also the management. If you work hard together and if you love each other, that's maybe too strong a word, but you have to talk, you have to fight, you have to say what you think."But in the end, you have to stay together and you have to decide one way and you have to go this way."At the moment it's good and if we finish the season as well as possible, then we have energy and this energy will bring us over in the summer."Wimmer insists he is better prepared for next season after winning four of his opening nine games in charge while adapting to his new surroundings."It was a very tough time also for me as a manager to come in, to have this big squad with 34 players, and also the connection between fans, and also not have much information about the league," the former Austria Vienna boss said prior to Saturday's visit to face Hearts."I saw the league on TV of course, but to experience it in the game on a Saturday, it's another picture."And now for me, it's more clear what we need, what fans expect."
