Koeman Finally Sacked After 5-1 Loss to Bilbao

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With newly elected Valencia president Augustin Morera in the stands for Valencia’s 5-1 loss to Athletic Bilbao just days after winning the Copa Del Rey, common sense was finally administered and Dutchman Ronald Koeman was given his walking papers.

Ronald Koeman

After taking over a Valencia squad that was 4th place in La Liga at the time, Koeman leaves the team in tatters as the sit in 16th place and two points atop the Relegation three.

Imagine how Canizares, Albelda and Angulo are feeling right about now?

image via Sport1

Posted on Apr 21st, 2008 by  dunny 

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  1. Santiago Canizares Leaves Valencia | TheOriginalWinger.com says

    […] Loyalty, whether from the player side to the club or the President to his coach always has short time line. […]

  2. Albelda Is Finally Allowed To Leave | TheOriginalWinger.com says

    […] With the blessing of the former president, Koeman went on with business as usual until getting the sack in April after a 5-1 loss Bilbao.  Koeman had taken over the former Champions League club at 4th place and […]