Regrets when Song Lam Nghe An terminated the contract with Trong Hoang

Regrets when Trong Hoang left

In the last days of the Year of the Cat, Nghe An football fans received sad news when witnessing former Vietnam national team player Nguyen Trong Hoang once again having to say goodbye to his hometown team to find a new destination. He was just released by Song Lam Nghe An club, even though his contract had not yet ended.

It is easy to understand that, deep down, the veteran born in 1989 really wants to stay and contribute to his hometown team until the end of his career. However, perhaps due to financial constraints, the Vinh team had to say goodbye to the player who is currently considered the symbol of Song Lam Nghe An.

Recalling the day he returned to his hometown team, Trong Hoang once shared: “For Hoang personally, Song Lam Nghe An is not only the place where he is playing, but it is also the pride of his hometown, the home, the family that he has been attached to since childhood. Therefore, wearing the familiar yellow shirt is an honor, pride, happiness, a closeness that cannot be found anywhere else.”

It can be affirmed that Trong Hoang returned to contribute to the team that raised him. And in fact, in the past 2 seasons, the former Vietnamese player has played football with all his enthusiasm for Song Lam Nghe An.

Trong Hoang's contributions in the past and present to the Nghe An football team are indisputable. And so many fans were sad to see Trong Hoang's unwanted farewell. For Nghe An fans, wherever Trong Hoang goes, he will always be loved and supported by everyone.

After learning that Trong Hoang had to find a new home, many people across the internet expressed their sadness with the following comments: “We have always loved and respected you. It is a pity that you wanted to return to contribute and retire at your hometown team, but could not fulfill that dream. However, in the hearts of Nghe An fans, everyone loves you, wishing you good health and good luck.”

Or a netizen shared: “Trong Hoang is a player who is always loved by fans, because of his exemplary behavior both on and off the field. It must be said that Song Lam Nghe An really needs Trong Hoang at the present time.”

We know that fans will have many regrets about Trong Hoang, but when having to play for a team that does not recognize his contributions, leaving would probably be better for the "lungless man".

SLNA's difficulties when losing Trong Hoang

Going back in time to 2 years ago, the 2022 season, Trong Hoang officially returned home, but it was not until near the end of the season that this player was able to play for Song Lam Nghe An due to a previous herniated disc injury.

With his class and experience, in the 2023 season, Nguyen Trong Hoang guided the young players to overcome many difficulties and challenges, to bring Song Lam Nghe An to a safe destination. In V.League 2023 alone, Nguyen Trong Hoang played 17/18 matches with 1,356 minutes for Song Lam Nghe An.

However, in the 2023/2024 season, Trong Hoang continued to be injured, so after the first 8 rounds of this year's V.League, the defender born in 1989 only played 1 match. Currently, Trong Hoang's injury has recovered and he can play when the V.League 2023/2024 returns.

Witnessing Song Lam Nghe An's performance after the first 8 rounds of the season, it can be seen that this team lacks players with enough experience to help Song Lam Nghe An achieve positive results.

The clearest evidence was shown in the matches of rounds 2, 4 and 7. In those matches, Song Lam Nghe An with a team of young players let the opponent score a goal in the extra minutes and had to regrettably lose points. Notably, in the match of round 7, the home team Vinh lost in the 9th minute when right-back Vuong Van Huy made a mistake.

It can be affirmed that, although he has passed his peak, with the experience gained after many years of fighting, Trong Hoang will be a support both professionally and spiritually for the juniors in the Song Lam Nghe An squad.

Saying goodbye to the “lungless man” will bring a “headache” to the coaching staff of the Nghe An team. Now, fans can only hope that the young players will mature soon to help Song Lam Nghe An avoid the fear of relegation./.