Gus Puyet has worn the shirt for Chelsea and Tottenham, in 2006 the Uruguayan international retired, then he went straight into a coaching career. Three years later, Poyet was head coach of Brighton, then Sunderland in the Premier League, before short stints in Greece, Spain, China, France and Chile, then two years as national team manager of Greece. Now Poyet is making a decision that is causing quite a stir.
Maybe not in Europe, but in South Korea, Poyet’s decision to step down as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors coach has sent “shockwaves” through the football nation.
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Because not only did Poyet lead the club to a superior position in K League 1 to the title, the Korea Cup trophy was also secured. Poyet joined the club a year ago, now he has resigned as coach, two days after securing the national double (the second in the club’s history).
And the reason? Simply because Poyet has lost his “wingman” in the coaching staff.
– Coach Poyet felt discouraged and burdened by the departure of Taricco (assistant coach) after Taricco had played a key role in organising training sessions and developing tactics by his side for 16 years. Coach Poyet had built up his coaching system with the same staff over the years, and he was concerned about the loss of stability for his team after Taricco’s departure. writes the club on its website.
It was new.
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