Surprising change of coach: GTSTOV leaves SKN after only 14 weeks

Surprising change of coach: GTSTOV leaves SKN after only 14 weeks

In the football club SKN St. Pölten there was a surprising turn: The coach Aleksandar Gitsov was released in office after only 14 weeks. Against the background of an unsatisfactory start of the season, this decision was made, which is understandable for the new investors of the association, the FC32 . Finally, it was invested in a new squad that includes numerous legionnaires. Despite these problems, GTSTOV wanted to build on the desired services with the team.

The decision is particularly surprising due to the recent performance of the team: In the last game St. Pölten defeated the title favorite Ried 4-2. Gitsov hoped that these positive developments together with more training sessions would lead to showing significant improvements even in home games.

statements by those responsible

Sports director Christoph Freitag commented on the dismissal with the words that the decision was made "after careful consideration and with regard to our strategic orientation". This indicates that investors may pursue different goals and want to take a different direction to make the club more successful.

GTSTOV, who previously worked at the FAC and was able to record success with Mitja Mörec there, received thanks from those responsible for his commitment and hard work during his short term. Nevertheless, the association has to "take a different way" in the current situation. The search for a new head coach is already underway; According to the responsible persons, the successor should be "announced as possible".

This development in the SKN St. Pölten raises questions. Above all, the way in which decisions are quickly made in a sports club shows how high the pressure on the trainer and team is in this business. The dissatisfaction after just a few weeks is a sign that the club is in an important upheaval that now needs a clear lead.