Kiryat Shmona Football Club Faces Crisis After Sixth Straight Loss
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona has lost six consecutive league matches, most recently to Bnei Sakhnin, leading to disappointment and anger within the club. Despite the poor performance, management is confident the team will avoid relegation and expects more from the current squad until potential January transfers. Owner Izzy Sheratzky backs coach Chi Barada to lead the team out of the crisis.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona lost its sixth consecutive league match, falling to Bnei Sakhnin.
- Club sources expressed disappointment and anger, admitting performance is below expectations.
- The team expects improved output from the current squad before considering January transfers.
- Owner Izzy Sheratzky supports coach Chi Barada to navigate the team through the crisis.
- Kiryat Shmona will attempt to end its losing streak against Beitar Jerusalem next.
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona is experiencing a difficult period, having suffered their sixth consecutive defeat in the league, this time against Bnei Sakhnin. The club's professional staff and management are reportedly disappointed and angry, acknowledging that their current point accumulation is far below expectations and warrants criticism. "There are no excuses, and we won't look for any. When we lose, we must take responsibility and work harder to win and get out of this period," stated sources within the club. Kiryat Shmona would be at the bottom of the league table if not for Tiberias's point deduction this season.
Despite the grim situation, the club insists on maintaining perspective, emphasizing that it is still early in the season and expressing confidence that Kiryat Shmona will avoid relegation. The team parted ways with key players like Adrian Ugrisa, Kristian Martines, and Yair Mordechai over the summer. However, the club expects higher performance from the existing squad at least until January, when changes across all positions will be considered.
Owner Izzy Sheratzky is expected to continue supporting the professional staff, believing that the team, under coach Chi Barada, can overcome the current crisis. Barada himself did not hide his disappointment after the match and reprimanded the players during halftime for their attitude.
Kiryat Shmona's next challenge is an away game against Beitar Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium, where they will attempt to break their losing streak.
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