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The Mainichi
a day ago
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- The Mainichi
Football: Kisnorbo leaves bottom club Marinos after 2 months at helm
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- J-League first-division bottom club Yokohama F Marinos announced the departure of Patrick Kisnorbo on Thursday after two months in charge. Marinos, one of only two clubs along with Kashima Antlers never to be relegated out of the original 10 J-League members in 1993, sit six points off safety midway through this year's J1 campaign. Head coach Hideo Oshima is in interim charge with the new manager yet to be decided. Former head coach Kisnorbo initially took charge of Marinos on an interim basis on April 18 following the sacking of Steve Holland, a former England assistant manager who won just one of the club's opening 11 league games. Marinos' struggles continued after Kisnorbo was promoted in May, losing the first six games across all competitions under the 44-year-old Australian including a 4-1 defeat against Al Nassr in the Asian Champions League Elite quarterfinals. After two league wins, Marinos exited the Emperor's Cup in the second round on June 11 with a 2-0 home defeat to fourth-tier Rein Meer Aomori, followed by a damaging 1-0 loss on Sunday away to fellow J1 strugglers Albirex Niigata.
The Advertiser
a day ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Kisnorbo out as Japanese club parts with another coach
Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos have parted ways with their Australian coach Patrick Kisnorbo amid a dismal J1 League season. Kisnorbo becomes the second coach to leave the club this season, having been promoted to the role, initially on an interim basis, after Steve Holland was sacked in April. The club issued a statement on Thursday saying Kisnorbo was leaving by mutual agreement due to personal reasons, with Hideo Oshima to take charge of the team on an interim basis. The Australian had struggled to turn the team's fortunes around, winning two and losing eight of his first 10 matches in charge and they sit last on the 20-team J1 League ladder. Kisnorbo was quoted in the club statement saying: "Due to personal reasons, the club and I have mutually agreed that it is in the best interest of all parties - my family, the club, the fans, the staff, and the players - that I part ways with Yokohama "We have worked together to ensure this transition is handled smoothly and amicably." Former Socceroo defender Kisnorbo joined the club as an assistant in December, having walked out on a three-year deal as Melbourne Victory coach after just seven games. The ex-Melbourne City premiership-winning coach had returned to Australia following a difficult year at the helm of French club Troyes, who were relegated from Ligue 1 following his November 2022 arrival. That tenure ended with his departure in late 2023 after Ligue 2 Troyes had won just two of 15 matches. Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos have parted ways with their Australian coach Patrick Kisnorbo amid a dismal J1 League season. Kisnorbo becomes the second coach to leave the club this season, having been promoted to the role, initially on an interim basis, after Steve Holland was sacked in April. The club issued a statement on Thursday saying Kisnorbo was leaving by mutual agreement due to personal reasons, with Hideo Oshima to take charge of the team on an interim basis. The Australian had struggled to turn the team's fortunes around, winning two and losing eight of his first 10 matches in charge and they sit last on the 20-team J1 League ladder. Kisnorbo was quoted in the club statement saying: "Due to personal reasons, the club and I have mutually agreed that it is in the best interest of all parties - my family, the club, the fans, the staff, and the players - that I part ways with Yokohama "We have worked together to ensure this transition is handled smoothly and amicably." Former Socceroo defender Kisnorbo joined the club as an assistant in December, having walked out on a three-year deal as Melbourne Victory coach after just seven games. The ex-Melbourne City premiership-winning coach had returned to Australia following a difficult year at the helm of French club Troyes, who were relegated from Ligue 1 following his November 2022 arrival. That tenure ended with his departure in late 2023 after Ligue 2 Troyes had won just two of 15 matches. Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos have parted ways with their Australian coach Patrick Kisnorbo amid a dismal J1 League season. Kisnorbo becomes the second coach to leave the club this season, having been promoted to the role, initially on an interim basis, after Steve Holland was sacked in April. The club issued a statement on Thursday saying Kisnorbo was leaving by mutual agreement due to personal reasons, with Hideo Oshima to take charge of the team on an interim basis. The Australian had struggled to turn the team's fortunes around, winning two and losing eight of his first 10 matches in charge and they sit last on the 20-team J1 League ladder. Kisnorbo was quoted in the club statement saying: "Due to personal reasons, the club and I have mutually agreed that it is in the best interest of all parties - my family, the club, the fans, the staff, and the players - that I part ways with Yokohama "We have worked together to ensure this transition is handled smoothly and amicably." Former Socceroo defender Kisnorbo joined the club as an assistant in December, having walked out on a three-year deal as Melbourne Victory coach after just seven games. The ex-Melbourne City premiership-winning coach had returned to Australia following a difficult year at the helm of French club Troyes, who were relegated from Ligue 1 following his November 2022 arrival. That tenure ended with his departure in late 2023 after Ligue 2 Troyes had won just two of 15 matches.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-SPFL star quits manager job after two months as historic club faces first EVER relegation two years after title win
The club have won titles under two Old Firm heroes in recent years NOR WAY BACK Ex-SPFL star quits manager job after two months as historic club faces first EVER relegation two years after title win Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A former Celtic manager and an ex-Rangers star have both led the club to championship glory in recent years. But now, a historic club are facing up to the possibility of what would be a first EVER relegation. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Patrick Kisnorbo was a key player during two years at Hearts Credit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow 3 He was capped 18 times by Australia Credit: Reuters 3 He's left his most recent managerial role Credit: Getty Yokohama F. Marinos reached the top level of Japanese football in 1982 and they've been there ever since. They've won the five times, most recently just over two years ago. That title triumph came under the management of former Rangers defender Kevin Muscat. Three years before that, they were also crowned champions under Ange Postecoglou who would move on to Celtic a matter of months later. They fell short of retaining the title under Muscat in 2023 as the finished second behind Vissel Kobe. Last season saw a disappointing eighth placed finish, with former Celtic coach Harry Kewell being sacked mid-season after just seven months in charge. Unfortunately for the club, this season is verging on disaster. Former Chelsea and England assistant manager Steve Holland was appointed manager ahead of the new campaign in December but was sacked in April. His assistant - former Hearts defender Patrick Kisnorbo - took over on an interim basis initially before being handed the reins permanently. However, the ex-Australia international has failed to oversee any kind of major turnaround. Derek McInnes spotted leaving Rugby Park for last time as Kilmarnock fans thank ex-manager Kisnorbo lost his first five matches as interim boss, before recording back-to-back wins over Kashima Antlers - the league leaders - and Machida Zelvia. It was a brief reprieve, however, with Yokohama losing 1-0 at Albirex Niigata on Sunday. With half of the season gone, Yokohama incredibly sit BOTTOM of the table. With just three wins from 19 games, they're rock bottom at that and find themselves six points adrift of safety. The dire situation has led to yet another change of manager. The club have confirmed Kisnorbo has decided to QUIT the role after just two months. He's left with immediate effect. Kisnorbo, 44, spent two years with Hearts between 2003 and 2005. Signed from hometown club South Melbourne, he became a key man for the Jambos playing in both defence and midfield. He played 48 times for Hearts and scored once - a strike in a 2-1 derby win over Edinburgh rivals Hibs. Kisnorbo was one of the Scottish-based players taken to Leicester by his former Jambos boss Craig Levein in 2005 and he enjoyed four years with the foxes. He had a four-year stint at Leeds United too before returning to Australia with Melbourne City in 2013. Kisnorbo quickly moved into coaching after hanging up his boots in 2016, taking charge of Melbourne City Women between 2017 and 2018 and then becoming boss of the men's team in 2020. Kisnorbo led the club to their first A-League Championship in his first season as boss. He moved within the City Football Group in 2022, leaving Melbourne City to take over at French club Troyes. He couldn't continue his success, however, with the club relegated to Ligue 2. Kisnorbo departed after just over a year in charge in December 2023. Last summer, he took over at Melbourne Victory - former club City's big rivals - but was sacked just seven games into a three-year contract. That was despite winning five of those matches. Kisnorbo became Holland's assistant in Yokohama at the end of last year before becoming manager in April. However, exactly two months on, he's now exited the role. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Perth Now
a day ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Kisnorbo out as Japanese club parts with another coach
Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos have parted ways with their Australian coach Patrick Kisnorbo amid a dismal J1 League season. Kisnorbo becomes the second coach to leave the club this season, having been promoted to the role, initially on an interim basis, after Steve Holland was sacked in April. The club issued a statement on Thursday saying Kisnorbo was leaving by mutual agreement due to personal reasons, with Hideo Oshima to take charge of the team on an interim basis. The Australian had struggled to turn the team's fortunes around, winning two and losing eight of his first 10 matches in charge and they sit last on the 20-team J1 League ladder. Kisnorbo was quoted in the club statement saying: "Due to personal reasons, the club and I have mutually agreed that it is in the best interest of all parties - my family, the club, the fans, the staff, and the players - that I part ways with Yokohama "We have worked together to ensure this transition is handled smoothly and amicably." Former Socceroo defender Kisnorbo joined the club as an assistant in December, having walked out on a three-year deal as Melbourne Victory coach after just seven games. The ex-Melbourne City premiership-winning coach had returned to Australia following a difficult year at the helm of French club Troyes, who were relegated from Ligue 1 following his November 2022 arrival. That tenure ended with his departure in late 2023 after Ligue 2 Troyes had won just two of 15 matches.
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Ex Hearts and Leeds United man could face sack after 10 games after cup stunner and league slump
The former Hearts and Leeds United player is up against it in the Far East. Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A former Hearts and Leeds United player is facing the sack in Japan after a difficult start to his latest managerial stint. Since hanging up his boots, Patrick Kisnorbo has managed at Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory in his native Australia, alongside a stint at Troyes in France. He joined J League club Yokohama F. Marinos as an assistant to head coach Steve Holland last year and was appointed interim gaffer after the former England coach was sacked. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Just last month, Kisnorbo took charge of Yokohama permanently but it has not gone to plan. He has won just two and lost eight of his first 10 matches overall and his case has not been helped by one of those losses being a shock 2-0 defeat at home in the second round of the Emperor's Cup against ReinMoor Aomori. They play in Japan's fourth tier. Former Leeds United and Hearts man poised for sacking Losing 1-0 to another struggling side in Albirex Niigata has dented his reputation further in Japan and Far-East outlet Sponichi claim that Marinos will sack the former Hearts and Leeds United man, who is to be replaced by Kenta Kawai, most recently in charge of Sagan Tosu. The club have never sacked two managers in the same season but they are desperately looking to avoid relegation for the first time, currently bottom of the league at the halfway stage and six points off safety. Kisnorbo was handed his chance in the UK by Hearts after time at South Melbourne. He was a regular during the course of his two year contract and his only league goal came in a derby win against Hibs in 2004. The former defender also netted vs Braga in Europe before leaving for Leicester City and then Leeds United, where he spent four years and won the fans' Player of the Season and also the Players' Player of the Season in his first campaign. Kisnorbo ended his playing days back in Australia at Melbourne City and was also called upon by his country between 2002-2009. What Patrick Kisnorbo thought of Hearts Speaking to the Evening News in 2019 about time at Hearts, Kisnorbo said: 'Signing for Hearts was one of my highlights. Then obviously playing in the UEFA Cup. We had such a great team and a good team culture. Scoring in the derby (a 2-1 win at Tynecastle just days after facing Ruud Gullit's Feyenoord in De Kuip) and getting through to the UEFA Cup group stage, which nobody thought we'd do, was great. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I scored against Braga at Murrayfield. Then there was the win in Bordeaux the previous year - again, nobody gave us a chance in that one but we went over there and won 1-0. In the two years I was at Hearts we did a lot of things that won't be bettered for a long time. 'I had so many great moments there. I just enjoyed every day at Hearts, knowing how fortunate I was that all the hard work I'd done at Melbourne had paid off in terms of getting the opportunity to go to Scotland.'
