2023-08-22 10:52:00
Kagoshima United FC Otake manager dismissed Representative Tokushige “necessary to achieve the goal of promotion to J2” Noborio GM also resigns[08/22 19:52]
Manager Naoto Otake of J3 Kagoshima United FC has been dismissed with 15 games left this season, as the situation continues to be difficult for promotion to J2. Representative Tokushige said that he had a discussion within the club following three consecutive losses and decided that “a manager change is necessary to achieve the goal of promotion to J2”.
Kagoshima United FC temporarily took the lead in May this season, but lost five in the last six games. They are currently losing three games in a row, dropping to 5th place with a difference of 10 points from the top team.
Meanwhile, on the 22nd, the club announced the retirement of manager Naoto Otake, who has been in charge of the team since last season, and general manager Akinori Noborio, who has been general manager since 2015 during the JFL era.
The representative of the club, Tsuyoshi Tokushige, was on the followingnoon of the 22nd.
(Representative Tsuyoshi Tokushige) “We have only 15 games left. After the match once morest Matsumoto (in the previous section), we will have discussions within the team, and in order to achieve our goal of winning the championship and being promoted in the remaining 15 games, we need to change the coach. I guess
And regarding the reason for his resignation
(Representative Tsuyoshi Tokushige) “As for Director Otake, it’s in the form of ‘dismissal’. As for GM Noborio, ‘resign’ taking responsibility.”
Manager Otake commented, “I feel responsible for not getting the results I wanted. I’m sorry to leave in the middle of the season, but I hope the club will continue to develop.”
Head coach Yasuaki Oshima has been appointed as the successor manager, and will take command from the away match once morest Giravanz Kitakyushu on the 26th of this month.
(Representative Tsuyoshi Tokushige) “I don’t think that changing people will change everything. I think it’s time for the staff, players, and the club to come together and seek unity.”
Regarding the successor GM, he said, “We are not thinking regarding it at this stage, and we will consider it within the club in the future.”
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