IRNA - Former player and coach of
Shiraz-based Barq, Mohammad Abbassi was installed as the new head coach of
the team. Barq managing director told IRNA on Monday: "Following the
resignation of Ebrahim Qassempour, Abbassi was selected to do the job
thereafter."
Mohammad-Hadi Akbari added during a session attended by members of the
club's board of directors, Abbassi who is a local person was picked for the
post.
Mohammad Mayeli-Kohan and Hamid Alidousti were also discussed in the meeting
but most of the members voted for Abbassi, added the managing director.
Abbassi was a national player of Barq, said Akbari, adding that he helped
Barq promote to first division and worked as an assistant coach alongside
former manager Asghar Sharafi.
He was an advisor to ex-coach Ebrahim Qassempour and manager of string
teams, said the official.
Out of 13 matches, Barq has won 14 points standing in the 10th place of the
second Iran Pro League (IPL).
