Stephen Welsh credits transformation to Motherwell ahead of Scotland debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Stephen Welsh, former Celtic defender, acknowledges the impact of Jens Berthel Askou during his time at Motherwell as instrumental in his career shift leading to the first senior Scotland call-up. Following limited opportunities at Celtic, Welsh moved to Swansea City, where he has been a regular starter. His play under Askou transformed both his on-field performance and his perspective on football. Welsh aims to build on his recent form with Swansea as he joins the national team.
- •Welsh cites Jens Berthel Askou's influence on his football perspective.
- •He has transitioned from Celtic to Swansea City for regular first-team football.
- •Welsh made 70 appearances for Celtic before seeking opportunities elsewhere.
- •His Scotland call-up marks a notable milestone in his professional career.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Former Celtic defender makes surprising admission after Scotland call-up
"Former Celtic defender Stephen Welsh has credited his spell under Jens Berthel Askou at Motherwell with transforming his career following his first senior Scotland call-up. Welsh has subsequently move...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Champions League•Sep 21, 2026, 9:35 PMLeeds United Face €35m Demand For 28-Year-Old: Can The Club Justify Spending The Amount?
EPL•Sep 21, 2026, 9:31 PMArsenal star withdraws from England duty, following in Declan Rice's footsteps
Soccer•Sep 21, 2026, 9:28 PMIran recalls star Azmoun after World Cup omission
LaLiga•Sep 21, 2026, 9:19 PMAtlético Madrid wants end to "refereeing harassment" after Mourinho complaints
LaLiga•Sep 21, 2026, 9:15 PMBarcelona ‘closely following’ Real Betis starlet
MLS•Sep 21, 2026, 8:46 PM4-star PG Joshua Tyson down to 2 schools, sets commitment date