Hyderabad FC has sacked head coach Thangboi Singto with immediate effect following the team’s disappointing performance in the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) 2024–25 season. The team is currently at the bottom of the table, sitting in 12th place with just two wins and a draw from 11 matches. Shameel Chembakath, the assistant coach, will take over as interim head coach until further decisions are made by the club. Singto’s dismissal comes shortly after Kerala Blasters sacked their head coach Mikael Stahre due to a series of poor results.
Long association with the club
Singto has been part of Hyderabad FC since 2020, initially serving as assistant coach and technical director for youth development. He was promoted to head coach in July 2023. “Hyderabad FC thanks Mr. Singto for his dedication, professionalism, and contributions to the club and wishes him the very best for his future endeavours,” read the club’s official statement.
During his time in charge, Singto managed 36 matches across different competitions. One of his standout achievements was guiding Hyderabad FC to become the first ISL team to win a match with an all-Indian lineup last season.
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Experienced coach with good experience
Hailing from Manipur, Singto previously served as the head coach of I-League club Shillong Lajong and as assistant coach for ISL teams NorthEast United and Kerala Blasters. Hyderabad FC will aim to bounce back when they face NorthEast United FC at home on Monday.
Hyderabad FC Coaches over the years
| Coach | Nationality | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Brown | England | 29 August 2019 | 11 January 2020 |
| Mehrajuddin Wadoo (caretaker) | India | 11 January 2020 | 24 January 2020 |
| Xavier Gurri López (interim) | Spain | 24 January 2020 | 1 June 2020 |
| Albert Roca | Spain | 1 June 2020 | 29 August 2020 |
| Manolo Márquez | Spain | 31 August 2020 | 31 May 2023 |
| Thangboi Singto | India | 7 July 2023 | 19 December 2024 |
| Shameel Chembakath (interim) | India | 26 October 2024 | Present |
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