Hapoel Ironi Tiberias Club Faces Financial Collapse and Coaching Change

Hapoel Ironi Tiberias is reportedly on the verge of collapse, having announced the departure of coach Moti Krispil. This follows other ongoing issues and the immediate release of player Sambinha. The club is facing a deficit of millions of shekels.

Sources indicate that the next step will be the release of a significant number of players in January, even if it means relegation to the National League. This is described as a "quiet dismantling" aimed at achieving financial recovery before addressing professional matters.

Krispil reportedly told players that the decision for him to leave was made "from above" and that he "threw in the towel." Club officials stated that Krispil "held the team together during Tiberias's most difficult period" and did not abandon the club when times were tough, continuing to support the players. He had previously served as assistant to Eliran Hodda and was the senior professional authority at the club.

Tiberias claims the decision was made by trustee Adv. Liza Chadash, implying it was not initiated by owner Aryeh Kalmanzon and his associates. This move is seen as a direct continuation of Chadash's decision not to approve Sambinha's transfer through the budget control. Senior club figures expressed concern, stating, "This looks like a fire sale. Liza received an economic mandate for a viable and regulated team, and suddenly she is making professional decisions and acting as if the team belongs to her." They also noted that Kalmanzon's son, Oron, was not involved in the decision to part ways with Krispil.