January 15 – Citing ‘private causes’, Englishman Steve Bould has departed his managerial position at Belgium’s Lommel SK, one of many Metropolis Soccer Group golf equipment.
Assistant supervisor Ryan Garry will take over as interim coach on the Soevereinstadion.
Bould arrived in Limburg in the summertime of 2022 and final season he nearly steered Lommel again to the highest flight, a feat the membership have failed to attain in additional than 20 years.
“Steve has had a big affect on Lommel SK,” mentioned sporting director James McCarron. “We thank him for his dedication, experience, and imaginative and prescient. We half methods on one of the best of phrases and with the utmost respect. Our focus now shifts to the following chapter within the membership’s wealthy historical past, and now we have a plan in place to make sure a easy transition.”
A two-time England worldwide, Bould performed 287 occasions for Arsenal the place he later constructed his teaching profession at each the academy and with the U-23 staff. In 2012, he succeeded Pat Rice as assistant supervisor following his retirement.
“I’m extremely pleased with what we’ve achieved collectively over the previous two and a half years,” mentioned Bould. “The gamers, employees of Lommel SK, and the personnel from each the membership and the Metropolis Soccer Group have been implausible, and I’ll at all times cherish my time at this glorious membership.”
“Though I’m leaving the membership, I’ll at all times carry the gorgeous recollections of the fantastic moments we’ve shared. I want the membership all one of the best for the longer term and am returning to England for private causes.”
The Metropolis Soccer Group acquired Lommel in 2020, however the membership have failed to achieve promotion to the highest flight. They’re at the moment eighth within the second-division desk.
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