Shenzhen FC appear to confirm Sven-Goran Eriksson’s sacking with poem on club website
Chinese media report the 69-year-old had been fired, with online poem welcoming return of Wang Baoshan as head coach
Chinese second division side Shenzhen FC have published a poem on their website to welcome the return of Wang Baoshan as head coach, a move that appeared to signal the end of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s tenure.
Former England, Manchester City and Lazio manager Eriksson was charged with getting the club into the Chinese Super League when he took over from former Dutch international Clarence Seedorf at the start of the season.
No mention was made of the Swede in the statement or on the club website, but Chinese media have reported that the 69-year-old had been fired.
Shenzhen are currently fourth in China League One, seven points behind leaders Dalian Yifan, but have been on a poor run of form of late with the result a recall for former China striker Wang.
“Eleven years ago, you led Shenzhen football and never let us down,” read the poem.
“Nine years ago, you took over responsibilities and saved Shenzhen football.