Fathollahzadeh: "Hejazi only has 30 minutes"

PLDC - Managing Director of Esteghlal stated, “The technical stuff only has half an hour and if we do not become the third in chart, I will make other decisions.”

According to News, after the draw by Esteghlal against AbuMoslem, Ali Fathollahzadeh, Esteghlal Managing Director, speaking to reporters said, “The fans have a right to be upset. They want their team to win. For the first time today I went to the changing rooms to speak to my players. I told them I was sure they would not score a goal in the first half and then sit back and watch until a goal is scored against them. This was not the way to play.” he also added, “Everybody is at fault for losses. The managing director, the technical stuff and even the bellboy. The technical staff only has half an hour and then I will make other decisions.”

Regarding the three year plan for Esteghlal, Fathollahzadeh said: Esteghlal must become the top team in at least one series each year. The three year plan is especially for Asia and not Iranian football. We will not lose the elimination cup.

In the case of replacing Hejazi, the Esteghlal Managing Director said that there would be a local replacement for the man. About discussions with the Turkish head coach, Goltakin, Fathollahzadeh said he had no information on the matter and no discussions had taken place.