Manolo Diaz resigns – After InsideSport report, SC East Bengal formally confirmed that head coach Manolo Diaz parted ways with the club. The Spaniard had resigned from his post after a disastrous start to the ISL 2021-22 campaign with the Kolkata giants lying in last place with only 4 points from 8 games. SC East Bengal are yet to win a single game this season. Follow ISL 2021-22 Live updates on InsideSport.IN
InsideSport has learnt that the Spaniard was aware of the management’s unhappiness with the situation of the team and decided to take the step. This follows after fellow Kolkata club ATK Mohun Bagan parted ways with their Spanish tactician Antonio Habas.
Manolo Diaz resigns: East Bengal part ways with Diaz after poor start to ISL 2021-22 campaign, Renedy Singh named interim coach
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Apart from on-field displays, the selection calls of the Spaniard has also come under the scanner while reports of fall-out with senior members of the squad have also been a major factor. According to sources, Manolo Diaz’s departure was a matter of time.
Manolo Diaz resigns: East Bengal part ways with Diaz after poor start to ISL 2021-22 campaign, Renedy Singh named interim coach
Manolo Diaz resigns: East Bengal part ways with Diaz after poor start to ISL 2021-22 campaign, Renedy Singh named interim coach
SC East Bengal have now released a statement confirming the news.
“SC East Bengal confirms that Jose Manuel Diaz and his deputy Angel Puebla Garcia have mutually agreed to part ways due to personal reasons. Former India captain and SC East Bengal assistant coach Renedy Singh has taken over charge as interim head coach.”
“We thank Jose and Angel for their contribution and support to the team in the ongoing season. I wish both of them all the best for their future endeavours,” SC East Bengal CEO Col. Shivaji Samaddar said.
SC East Bengal take on Bengaluru FC on January 4 at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim.
Manolo Diaz resigns: East Bengal part ways with Diaz after poor start to ISL 2021-22 campaign, Renedy Singh named interim coach
The question now is who will become the new coach? According to sources, the names of former East Bengal coaches Eelco Schattorie and Mario Rivera have been discussed. In the end, it remains to be seen whether the Kolkata giants can get back to winning ways in the new year.
