Former Norwich defender Jens Berthel Askou took charge of Motherwell last June
Jens Berthel Askou is on a video call addressing international members of the Well Society, who form a fraction of Motherwell's 4,000-strong fan ownership group.
The 43-year-old Danish coach has just been asked how realistic it is for the modest Lanarkshire side to emulate the freakish success of Champions League last-16 club Bodo/Glimt or shock 2025 Swedish champions Mjallby.
"If we're brave enough to be extremely consistent with the way we have identified possible advantages against better opponents with more resources, I think it's possible," he replies.
At that point in late October, Askou's team were attracting attention with their bold and intense possession-based football, yet their ceiling appeared limited to a top-half push after securing only a second league win in nine matches.
