Fandi resigns from Johor

Fandi resigns from Johor

Fandi Ahmad's relationship with Malaysian Super League (MSL) team Johor Darul Takzim (JDT) has ended after he tendered his resignation last Saturday, which was accepted by the club.

After leading JDT to a third-placed finish in the MSL and to the FA Cup final, the 51-year-old (right) was relieved of his coaching duties last month, and was redesignated as a team manager, a role he did not relish.

This led to the "painful but important decision" to resign halfway through his three-year contract, a move he made after consulting his family.

It is understood that he will receive an undisclosed amount for the early severance.

Fandi told The New Paper he intends to return to coaching, and did not rule out accepting any local offers.

He added: "Right now, I would like to spend time with my family and concentrate on my Fandi Ahmad Academy."

In a press release sent out yesterday afternoon, Fandi wrote: "Football is my life and I can't live without it.

"The game has given me a life to live for, and I plan to give back something to football by following my heart, which is coaching.

"Life is all about being happy and coaching keeps me happy and I intend to pursue my happiness.

"As a player, I have always given my best, and as coach, I'll continue to give my best , when the opportunity arrives."

The former Singapore assistant coach also requested the media not to speculate about why he left the club, and thanked the Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Ibrahim (TMJ), whom he called "the heart and soul of Johor football".

He added: "It is a decision that has been agreed amicably. "I wish to thank TMJ for his unstinting support for me and the team. "He has taken good care of me and supported me during my trying moments. I will always be thankful for this."

Appreciation

Fandi also showed great appreciation for the team's supporters, who responded in kind on their Facebook fan page, which has 53,000 followers, thanking him for his services and saying they will always remember him fondly for his contributions to the club.

"Most importantly, I must acknowledge the Johor fans who have been very supportive and united throughout the season," said Fandi.

"It is my regret that we could not win a trophy to match their support. "I'm sure with the guidance and excellent support of TMJ, trophies will decorate JDT in no time."

Fandi was in charge of 29 league and cup games with JDT, and managed 13 wins and nine draws, and his team scored 40 goals against 34 conceded.


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