Source: REUTERS/DAVID KLEIN
[Saba Sports News] According to recent news from
Korean media, Ulsan Hyundai fans have expressed their dissatisfaction with the
Korean Football Association’s decision to promote local coaches to the national
team and cease considering foreign coaches. One of the popular candidates for
the national team coaching position is Myung-Bo Hong, the coach of Ulsan
Hyundai in the Korean K-League. This news has upset Ulsan Hyundai fans because
if Hong is chosen by the Korean Football Association, he would have to leave
his current team to coach the national team. In protest, some passionate fans
went as far as sending 50 condolence wreaths to the Football Association,
garnering attention from the media. The fans strongly oppose the idea of their
team’s coach being transferred to coach the national team, and their actions
highlight their discontent. Myung-Bo Hong has an impressive record and extensive
experience in Korean football. As the coach of Ulsan Hyundai, he led the team
to win two consecutive league championships, showcasing his exceptional
coaching abilities. Additionally, he achieved success in international
competitions, including leading the South Korean men’s football team to win a
bronze medal in the 2012 London Olympics and coaching the national team in the
2014 World Cup. The reaction from Ulsan Hyundai fans reflects their desire to
retain Hong as their coach and their resistance to the potential disruption
caused by his departure to the national team.