Iwaki FC Announces Contract Cancellation of Head Coach Hiromasa Murakushi: Yuzo Tamura Takes Over as Director

2023-06-14 01:00:00

IwakiFCannounces that it has canceled the contract with Hiromasa Murakushi, the head coach of the top team, as of today. In addition, General Manager Yuzo Tamura will take over as director, so we will also inform you.

[Hiromasa SUGURI]

■ Date of birth

July 29, 1976 (age 46)

■ Birthplace

Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture

■Player history

1995-97: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
1998-2000: Consadole Sapporo
2000: Verdy Kawasaki (now Tokyo Verdy)
2001-02: Omiya Ardija
2003-05: Sagan Tosu
2005: Avispa Fukuoka
2006-07: Sagan Tosu

■ Teaching history

2008-2011: Hamamatsu Kaiseikan High School Coach
2012: Coach of FC Gifu
2013: FC Gifu head coach
2014-15: Coach of FC Machida Zelvia
2016-19: FC Machida Zelvia Head Coach
2020-21: Matsumoto Yamaga FC Coach
2022-June 23: Iwaki FC Manager (2022 J3 League Champion)

■ Comments from Director Hiromasa Murakushi

I have decided to retire as the manager of Iwaki FC. I am very sorry that I might not meet everyone’s expectations due to my lack of ability.

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of our partner companies, fans and supporters who have invested their own money to support us, the athletes who have continued to run until the very end, and the staff who have supported us.I’m leaving but wish all the best for the players and the team for the rest of the season.


[Yuzo Tamura]

■ Date of birth

December 7, 1982 (age 40)​

■ Birthplace

Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture

■Player history

2005-10: Shonan Bellmare

■ Teaching career / work history

2011: Shonan Bellmare Strengthening Department Staff​
2012-13: Shonan Bellmare youth coach
2014-15: Shonan Bellmare Technical Director
2016: General Manager of Iwaki FC Strengthening and Scouting Headquarters
2017-21: Iwaki FC Manager2017Fukushima Prefecture1division league championship,18year northeast2Southern League Champion,19year northeast1division league championship,21YearJFLwin)
2022: Iwaki FC Sports Director
2023: Iwaki FC General Manager,Certified by the Japan Football AssociationSClass coach acquisition

Comment from new director Yuzo Tamura

“My name is Yuzo Tamura, and I have just assumed the position of manager. I will continue working with the club, the staff, and the players every day to bring smiles to everyone involved with the Iwaki Sports Club, carrying on the thoughts of Mr. Muranushi.

A team formed following the disaster. I will devote myself to becoming a light that illuminates the beach, embodying the way of life of everyone in Hamadori, Iwaki City.
We will definitely grow into a strong team so that everyone who supports us will think, “I want to see you once more next time.”

We are always grateful for the support from our fans, supporters, partner companies and hometowns. Thank you for your continued support.”


Iwaki Sports Club Co., Ltd.Comment from CEO Satoshi Okura]

“It’s not because we can’t win, it’s not because of our results. We’ve made a tough decision to bring back ‘football with a soul’ and to bring back football that doesn’t have any flavor.

I have always said that the club’s mission is to create social value (people development, community development) through sports, and football is the only means to that end. I have never said that my goal is to enter the J-League.

That is why we have said that we are challengers, fight once morest stereotypes and believe in the power of sport.
That’s why I said that our football overlaps with the way of life of everyone in the area.
That’s why I’ve said that how you lose is important to increase your odds of winning.
That is why we must aim for victory with honesty and courage.

I can only thank the director of the village. I feel responsible for not being able to support. I will entrust the rest to Yuzo Tamura. Thank you for your continued support of the players and the team.

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