2024-07-12 09:35:20
The partnership between coach Hong Myung-bo and Ulsan HD is virtually over. Coach Hong Myung-bo was listless throughout the game, and the fans’ cheers for him can no longer be heard. For Ulsan, an early farewell is the right answer.
Ulsan, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, lost 0-1 to Gwangju FC in the 22nd round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2024 held at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium on the 10th.
Ulsan, who failed to secure a win in their last three games with 1 draw and 2 losses, remains in third place with 11 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses (39 points). The point gap with the leader Pohang Steelers (41 points) is only 2, but the gap with 5th place Suwon FC (37 points) is only 2 points.
Considering the current ranking and atmosphere, it is difficult to guarantee that Ulsan will be able to win three consecutive championships. In order for Ulsan to bounce back, they must stop working with coach Hong Myung-bo.
The atmosphere was chaotic even before the match against Gwangju began.
On the 8th, two days before the match, the Korea Football Association officially announced that it had appointed Coach Hong Myung-bo as the head coach of the national team. Ulsan fans who had trusted Coach Hong Myung-bo, who had drawn a line in the national team coaching line, were shocked.
Ulsan fans booed loudly before the game when coach Hong Myung-bo’s name was called out onto the field. They also hung banners saying, “MB, the dog of the KFA,” “Pinocchi Hong,” and “Liar Hong Myung-bo.”
Coach Hong Myung-bo, with a heavy heart, stayed on the bench for the entire 90 minutes that day. Even when he was dragged out after giving up the first goal or when the referee made a regrettable decision, head coach Lee Kyung-soo came out to the technical area instead of Coach Hong Myung-bo and gave instructions to the players. Even after the game, he did not come forward and greeted the fans from the back.
Ulsan, who played the game in a chaotic atmosphere, eventually lost to Gwangju, and the atmosphere became even more depressed. If this trend continues, Ulsan’s remaining season will also be difficult.
The Ulsan club is also aware of this and is considering a quick farewell. Initially, it was planned that Coach Hong Myung-bo would take charge of the team until the match against FC Seoul on the 13th. However, the club plans to discuss the timing of the farewell with Coach Hong Myung-bo on the 11th.
As Ulsan is already looking for its next manager, if Hong Myung-bo leaves, the coaching staff will take over as interim manager and lead the team for the time being.
(Ulsan=News 1)
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2024-07-12 09:35:20