PLDC - Managing Director of
Esteghlal stated, “The technical stuff only has half an hour and if we do
not become the third in chart, I will make other decisions.”
According to News, after the draw by Esteghlal against AbuMoslem, Ali
Fathollahzadeh, Esteghlal Managing Director, speaking to reporters said,
“The fans have a right to be upset. They want their team to win. For the
first time today I went to the changing rooms to speak to my players. I told
them I was sure they would not score a goal in the first half and then sit
back and watch until a goal is scored against them. This was not the way to
play.” he also added, “Everybody is at fault for losses. The managing
director, the technical stuff and even the bellboy. The technical staff only
has half an hour and then I will make other decisions.”
Regarding the three year plan for Esteghlal, Fathollahzadeh said: Esteghlal
must become the top team in at least one series each year. The three year
plan is especially for Asia and not Iranian football. We will not lose the
elimination cup.
In the case of replacing Hejazi, the Esteghlal Managing Director said that
there would be a local replacement for the man. About discussions with the
Turkish head coach, Goltakin, Fathollahzadeh said he had no information on
the matter and no discussions had taken place.
