A Norwegian open-mouthed and big-headed coach sacked unceremoniously
Posted by africanpress on September 10, 2008
Lyn asks Berg to leave
Henning Berg is no longer head coach for Oslo soccer club Lyn. Berg, who already has a new coaching job lined up with Lillestrøm, was asked to leave immediately.
Henning Berg is no longer head coach for Lyn. PHOTO: TERJE BENDIKSBY / SCANPIX |
Berg’s contract ran until the end of this season, and he’d indicated a desire to ride it out. Lyn, however, is in serious financial difficulty and its board wanted Berg’s resignation earlier.
Kent Bergersen, assistant coach for Lyn, will take over as acting head coach.
“We discussed various solutions,” Berg said Tuesday. “There were, in my opinion, solutions that were better. I don’t agree with the board’s decision, but accept it. The club is in a serious situation. It’s decisive for the club’s future that I don’t coach it any longer.”
Berg is a former soccer pro himself, who played for both Blackburn and Manchester United in England. He also was a fixture on Norway’s national squad for which he played in 100 matches.
Berg will start coaching the pro team in Lillestrøm, just northeast of Oslo, next season.
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