"It's a sensitive part."
Gwangju FC coach Lee Jung-hyo carefully spoke.
Gwangju played a home game of "Hana Bank K League 1 2024" against Incheon United at Gwangju Football Stadium on the 3rd.
Ahead of kick-off, a somewhat chaotic situation was created. Coach Lee walked to the supporters' seats. He took off the hanger on the supporters' seats. An uncomfortable situation was created with the fans. The name of a specific person was written in red on the hanger he took off. The person in the hanger left the team last year and recently returned to the club through a legal process. The supporters at the scene did not hide their discomfort. The team staff were also frozen as if they were embarrassed.
Lee expressed his position in this regard at a press conference before the game. "I am very sensitive. The club is changing in that area as well. I think change is necessary for growth. Should I call it a bad energy? I thought it was right for me to clean up even if I was criticized," Lee said. 스포츠토토
Gwangju ranked third in the K-League 1 last year, posting its best performance since its foundation. It also had its opening two consecutive wins this season. In the opening game at home, the team beat FC Seoul, where "superstar" Lingard had been holding out. The team beat Gangwon FC 4 to 2. However, the situation changed afterwards. The team lost 0-1 in an away game with the Pohang Steelers. The team lost the game by upsetting Daegu FC 1-2.
Gwangju was in a hurry. After taking off the hook, Lee said, "I was in a bad mood…. "How much they must have wanted to win, the coach would have gone and done that. I hope you understand that." However, Gwangju bowed its head to 2 to 3. Gwangju successfully caught up with the game, which was once 0 to 2, by 2-2. There was an exit variable at the end of the game. Gwangju suffered a defeat by dedicating its theatrical goal to the court in the midst of a numerical fever.
Fans expressed their discontent after the game. "The coach met the supporters at the manager's office separately and gave them a good explanation. That was a good explanation. I think the coach thought it was a bad feeling. I think he was embarrassed because it was not discussed with the supporters. The coach apologized saying he was disrespectful. In fact, the main character of the supporters and the hanger has a lot of clutter. Still, the fans cheered for us until the end," a source from the team said.
