ADELAIDE UNITED 2012

[Dogmatic]

John Kosmina has quit as coach of Adelaide United.
Saves them sacking him.

[PPLions]

Who is likely to step in as coach?

[Dogmatic]

Who is likely to step in as coach?

Michael Valkanis will probably be the interim coach.

[Dogmatic]

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/football/reports-john-kosmina-walks-out-on-adelaide-united/story-fnddhv0x-1226563323453

JOHN Kosmina has resigned as coach of Adelaide United, effective immediately.

Kosmina has ended his second stint with the Reds, citing a "lack of trust" in a statement to footballaustralia.com.au.

"After careful deliberation and with absolutely no regret I announce my resignation as Head Coach of the Adelaide United Football Club," it reads.

"When I was approached by (chairman) Greg Griffin on December 17, 2011, to take over from Rini Coolen, I accepted the job with an open mind and open heart. There is a big space in my heart for the club I helped set up almost 10 years ago. I was, and still am, proud of what was achieved, and the culture that was put in place in those early years.

"I was more than aware, upon accepting Griffin's offer, that many of those principles had been eroded over time. But I was prepared to give it a shot just the same.

"When I was verbally offered an extension to the end of this season in March, 2012, I accepted on a handshake because I felt we could be successful. I mentioned at the time that for me clubs were all about people and about trust, and if you can't trust a handshake then what is the point of a contract. I believed the club had some sort of direction.

"Fast forward 10 months, and we come to this. Before last weekend we had been first or second in the league and were recognised as a good football team. However, apart from survival, I can see no clear direction. There is no vision. Decision-making at management level is reactive and impulsive at best, and there is no consistency in managerial procedure.

"There is far too much whispering in corridors and around corners. I feel sorry for Rob Gerrard, and I also feel for directors Richard Noble and Phil Lounder - people I trust. But I simply cannot, and will not, work in an environment which otherwise lacks trust.

"The playing group is good. I believe I put a squad together than can be successful, and I believe it will be. They are a good bunch of guys and I wish them success. I have become very close to Peter Blazincic and Sean Tagg over the course of the season and I hope the team is successful for their sake. They have the best interests of the club at heart, and are damn good at their job. The same must be said of Peter Duke who has been around from day one. A club man through and through.

"Where I go from here I'm not sure. I'll see which way the wind is blowing. I was digging in the back garden when Griffin rang me a year ago - now I have some time to go back and finish it off."

[PPLions]

That's actually a pretty good explanation by Kosmina.
His player management at times would seem to be a bit poor, but he has explained his point of view quite well in that statement

[mighty hounds]

The prick can now explain why he decided to shaft one of the best strikers the a-league has had running around.

[redden whites]

What a circus of an organisation......... Kosmina How long until we have a speedos press conference down the beach

Bump................nothing as changed.Ridiculous appointment in the 1st place.

[redden whites]

whufc to thread ,whufc to thread

[Brodlach]

No mention of Valkanis in his statement, that to me says a lot.

[JK]

Kossie didn't seem to believe in Marquee players, so now AUFC have lost both the man they wanted in charge, marquee player SVD and they missed out on Flores, the owners probably need to do something to endear themselves to the supporters.

As for Kossie, I reckon he would be an OK bloke but I don't think too many would be upset to see him out of the hot seat.

[Dogmatic]

Valkanis has been given a 2 year deal.

[Jim05]

John Kosmina has quit as coach of Adelaide United.
Saves them sacking him.

About friggin time this muppet exited
Just a pity we had to lose Serg in the process.
Has looked absolutely clueless at times and is tactically inept

[dedja]

I must admit I only take an occasional interest in the A-League but even to the casual observer this seemed like it was always going to happen.

Also seems to be a mirror image of last time he coached in that the team was doing well then inexplicably imploded.

The combination of Kossie being an apparent narcissist and the muppets who were ousted from the Roosters taking over the club must be heartbreaking for true United fans.

North supporters must be pissing themselves though ...

[on the rails]

So glad our Board voted no to any business / share arrangement and we have no ties whatsover now with AU after Dr. Richard Noble stood down and not sought re-election on the NAFC Board.

AU (which are effectively run by Elliott and Griffen only) were only interested in North purely for our gaming $$$.

[JK]

Also seems to be a mirror image of last time he coached in that the team was doing well then inexplicably imploded.

That's what ya get with the fire and brimstone approach of trying to play on passion alone, works for a while, but then fizzles out without good tactics and system .. Same with most sports.

[whufc]

whufc to thread ,whufc to thread

Hahahaha, I may go abit far and make some stupid comments but this all speaks for itself.

Adelaide United ARE the laughing stock of the A-League, this is beautiful!!

[Jim05]

Also seems to be a mirror image of last time he coached in that the team was doing well then inexplicably imploded.

That's what ya get with the fire and brimstone approach of trying to play on passion alone, works for a while, but then fizzles out without good tactics and system .. Same with most sports.

Spot on.
Passion only lasts so long, he has no tactical nouse whatsoever.
Most experts will agree we have one of the best squads in the league yet continually guys are played out of position and he has no idea of the setup

[on the rails]

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/01/28/1226563/466813-lock-the-gates.jpg

Headlined as AU Official!!! FFS it is Elliotts son who is in charge of handing drinks to the players - waterboy! Good to see his family are all emplyed at AU as they were at the NAFC on ridiculous consultants fees etc!

[dedja]

Good point Spermy ...

An ignorant and innocent question ... who should have been appointed coach at the start of the season?

[mighty hounds]

Also seems to be a mirror image of last time he coached in that the team was doing well then inexplicably imploded.

That's what ya get with the fire and brimstone approach of trying to play on passion alone, works for a while, but then fizzles out without good tactics and system .. Same with most sports.

Spot on.
Passion only lasts so long, he has no tactical nouse whatsoever.
Most experts will agree we have one of the best squads in the league yet continually guys are played out of position and he has no idea of the setup

Look what he's done with his main strikers both times in charge. Qu, Rech and now Van Djik. What would you guys think about Bielberg as coach? or maybe even Ernie Merrick