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Outgoing Hapoel Tel Aviv Manager Criticizes Club's Fan Alienation and Management Failures
Ittai Berger, outgoing manager of Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball, criticizes club management for alienating fans and losing the team's identity, leading to his resignation. He highlights poor decisions including the arena move and legal actions against supporters, which caused a steep decline in attendance.
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What happened
- 01Ittai Berger resigns, citing loss of club identity and fan alienation at Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- 02Management decisions, including arena relocation, led to a drop from 7,000 to 4,500 season ticket holders.
- 03Berger describes internal conflicts and the negative impact of key player Yam Madar's departure.
- 04Legal actions against fans and poor communication worsened relations with supporters.
- 05Despite sporting success, the club feels isolated without strong fan support.
- 06Berger urges future leadership to reconnect with fans and restore the club's historic roots.
Berger calls for restoring the club's connection to its fanbase and community to ensure its survival.
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