Song Lam Nghe An Club Chairman Nguyen Hong Thanh and Coach Ngo Quang Truong resign
(Baonghean.vn) - Mr. Nguyen Hong Thanh and head coach Ngo Quang Truong have asked to withdraw from their current positions after pressure from the Nghe An team's series of bad matches.
In recent times, SLNA has suffered consecutive losses in the V.League, even being eliminated from the National Cup. However, the 0-2 defeat against Hai Phong was the last straw. Because that defeat caused SLNA to fall to the bottom of the rankings – the position that must be relegated to the V.League at the end of the season.
On April 30, Mr. Nguyen Hong Thanh withdrew from the position of Chairman of SLNA Football Club and Coach Ngo Quang Truong officially left the position of Head Coach of SLNA.
As head coach, the temporary people taking over SLNA for the 12th round are assistants Huy Hoang or Nhu Thuat. Currently on holiday, the Board of Directors of SLNA Football Joint Stock Company will meet and soon make an official decision on a replacement after the holiday.
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Coach Ngo Quang Truong officially stops leading SLNA. Photo: Duc Anh |
Immediately after Coach Ngo Quang Truong resigned, his students sent their gratitude to him. Captain Hoang Van Khanh shared: “Having worked with you since 2007, I understand your thoughts and wishes for Nghe An football. I thank you for everything, especially your passion for the province's football. I wish you good health, happiness with your family and success in the upcoming journey. The whole team will try to recover in the coming time. Thank you, Coach Ngo Quang Truong.”
Meanwhile, Phan Van Duc confided: “I wish you good health. I also believe that one day we will meet again. Fight to the end, SLNA brothers. I hope that fans will love the team and the brothers and come to the stadium to cheer. At this time, we really need everyone's spiritual support. Thank you everyone very much!”
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Phan Van Duc and his teammates pay tribute to head coach Ngo Quang Truong. Photo: Duc Anh |
I thank you very much for everything you have taught me like a second father to me, thank you for everything I will try harder, grow up more. I wish you good health and happiness with your family. Thank you teacher Ngo Quang Truong".