FC Goa management on
exit of their much loved and
successful Head Coach Sergio Lobera: FC Goa can confirm that head coach Sergio
Lobera, along with his assistants Jesus Tato and Manuel Sayabera and the club
have mutually parted ways.”
Coach Lobera and is team of assistant’s statement: Unfortunately,
the club informed us that they are willing to separate our ways from now on, However,
we admit to be really unhappy about this decision because we will not be able
to enjoy and share with the team the greatest moments we are sure are yet to
come
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The story is in these contradictory statements. The Head Coach’s
statement revealed that there was very little “mutual” about the decision,
according to him.
This termination has received strong reactions from the fan with
divergent views, across the state
Here’s what the fans had to say:
Timing was a shock
The timing of the
announcement was a shock, considering we have just a few games remaining to
play. Sergio, however, will be remembered for the exciting brand of football FC
Goa plays, the Supercup win and how he has steered the team to the top this
season
—Reuben Dias, Dubai
Decision in best
interest of the club
It was the right time
since the dressing room was in tatters for quite some time. Whatever decision
the management has taken is in the best interest of the Club and players.
Playing for AFC is priority for the Club and nobody is above the Club
– Santosh Mandrekar, Navelim
Satisfied with
answers we got from the club President on the issue
We had a meeting with the
FC Goa President, Akshay Tandon, as we are an Official Supporters Club. We were
satisfied by the answers we got. Sergio and his team have done a tremendous job
and have implemented a style of play that won’t be tampered with as per the
club officials but it was time to move on. There have been lots of false news
and theories in the public domain but most have been because of emotional
outbursts rather than knowing the facts, which is understandable. What matters
is that the players are happy and we hope that we get a positive result in the
next few matches and finish on top of the League
– Omi, FC Goa Fan
Club, Vasco
Sergio does not
deserve such treatment
Sergio Lobera was the best
performing coache in the entire ISL. I was completely shattered when I saw
tears in his eyes. The person who gave us the first silver lining and brought
our players like Mandar Rao Dessai and Brandon Fernandes to the National Team,
does not deserve such treatment. My humble request to the management would be
to bring back Lobera as he is the most loved coach Indian Super League will
ever see
– Elvis Pompeia, Vasco Da Gama
One of the worst
decisions of the club, fan following will be hit
This is one of the worst
decisions of the Club. Among many theories given, one is that the dressing room
was unhappy with the coaching staff. I fail to understand why any club would
take such a disastrous decision when the gaffer has given you promising results
on the pitch. The fan following will be greatly hit and stadium will never be
the same without Lobera. The players’ performances will also be affected with
such hostile conditions created by the Club
– Kane Barretto, Aguada
Not the right time,
but club had a genuine reason for it
Sergio did an excellent
job at the Club, from winning our first ever trophy to developing young talent.
The way he set up this team will never be forgotten. It was definitely not the
right time for the exit, but I also believe the Club had a genuine reason for
it. Now the players need us more than ever, so our support must not stop
– Sameer Shirodkar, Fatorda
FC Goa’s dreams are
crushed
I have been following
Sergio Lobera’s style of play and never even dreamt that he would be treated so
badly by the management at this juncture of the league. I strongly support all
three coaches as they have given results on the pitch and crafted the brand of
football FC Goa boasts about across ISL clubs. I am sure other clubs will take
advantage of this and ensure FC Goa’s dreams are crushed. I just hope the Club
gets Lobera back
– Piety D’Souza, Vasco
Great loss for Goan
football, Sergio was like family
It’s a great loss for Goan
football and also the performance of players will be drastically affected.
Sergio Lobera was like family to each one of us. His charismatic figure cannot
be matched by anyone across the country. We used to have people from other
states praising his amazing style of play. We are going to miss Sergio Lobera.
I wish we could have Sergio’s contract extended till 2022; this decision has
left me speechless
– Shubham Faldessai, Quepem
