Ex-Maccabi Tel Aviv Manager Yoav Ziv Breaks Silence on Dismissal
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv team manager Yoav Ziv has broken his silence, stating his dismissal was due to a club decision for a "refresh" after nine years, not performance issues. Ziv will remain with the club in a senior role. Separately, his replacement was booed by fans before the team's recent 1-1 draw. The club's performance was also criticized after losing points following a winning streak.
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- Yoav Ziv stated his dismissal as Maccabi Tel Aviv manager was a club decision for a "refresh" after nine years.
- Ziv will continue with Maccabi Tel Aviv in a different, more senior position.
- His replacement, Raz Ben-Shimon, was booed by fans before the team's recent 1-1 draw.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv drew 1-1 with Bnei Sakhnin, ending a five-game winning streak.
- A bus carrying Bnei Sakhnin fans was attacked with stones outside the stadium.
Yoav Ziv, who was recently dismissed as manager of Maccabi Tel Aviv, has broken his silence regarding the circumstances of his departure. Speaking at a hotel launch event in Tel Aviv, Ziv stated that CEO Jack Anglidis informed him that after nine years in the role, the club felt it was time for a "refresh" and "renewal of ranks." Ziv emphasized that his dismissal was not due to any performance issues or disciplinary matters, nor was it related to any incidents involving Hapoel Be'er Sheva, but purely a decision for change.
Ziv expressed his disappointment and frustration, stating his strong desire to continue in the role and his connection with the players and fans. He was moved by the support shown by the team's players but affirmed that he remains on excellent terms with Anglidis. It was also revealed that Ziv will continue with Maccabi Tel Aviv in a different, more senior position, though the club has not yet officially announced his departure from the manager role.
Meanwhile, during the team's recent 1-1 draw against Bnei Sakhnin at Bloomfield Stadium, Ziv's replacement, Raz Ben-Shimon, was met with boos from the crowd when he appeared on the field before the game, despite not having been officially presented. The team's performance itself was lackluster after a five-game winning streak, with players attributing the missed opportunities to an off-night. The article also notes an incident where a bus carrying Bnei Sakhnin fans was pelted with stones outside the stadium, an event the police will investigate.
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