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News.com.au
18 hours ago
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- News.com.au
Patrick Kisnorbo's troubled stint as Yokohama F. Marinos boss ends after two months
Former Melbourne Victory boss Patrick Kisnorbo's tenure as Yokohama F. Marinos manager has ended after only two months. The struggling Japanese top-flight club announced it had 'mutually' parted ways with Kisnorbo after a dismal run under the 44-year-old former Socceroos defender. Since Kisnorbo took over from sacked manager Steve Holland in April, Marinos have lost eight of their 10 games in all competitions, including an embarrassing 2-0 loss to fourth-tier ReinMeer Aomori in the Emperor's Cup (Japan FA Cup). '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 Kisnorbo told the club's website. 'It has been an honour to be part of such a passionate and professional community. I have truly enjoyed my experience here and will always cherish the moments we've shared on and off the field.' Marinos is bottom of the J1 League ladder with a record of three wins, five draws and 11 losses from 19 games. Kisnorbo shocked the Australian football fraternity in December last year when he left the Victory just seven games into his first A-League season in charge of the club to join Holland's coaching staff at Marinos. He was elevated to the top job four months later, following in the footsteps of other Australians –Ange Postecoglou, Kevin Muscat, Harry Kewell and John Hutchinson – who have been Marinos manager. It's Kisnorbo's second poor stint in charge of an overseas club. Having guided Melbourne City to a championship and back-to-back A-League grand finals, he left to take charge French club Troyes in November 2022. However, after a 12-month tenure that included relegation from the French first division, Kisnorbo was sacked, having won just three of his 40 matches at the helm.
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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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.
