Battle at the KuPSi Camp
Kuopion Palloseura manager Nick Johnson is headed for a collision course with the board after he was angered when the board to decided to sell Paul Obiefule, one of KuPS' better players, without giving him sufficient funds to buy a replacement.
This has caused great controversy, and anger amongst the KuPS fans, as they feel the team needs definite improvement due to a slight loss of form in recent weeks, although they have managed to knock German club Werder Bremen out of the Europa League, although proceeded to lose to the Italian club Napoli, although they did manage to score three in the process. Nick Johnson is being hailed as a tactical genius by sections of the KuPS support, and will certainly be encouraged by this in his first managerial job.
Johnson has a right to be worried about losing one of his key players, and missed out on a big signing on deadline day. He also has a right to be angry at the club. Of course, they probably used the money from the Obiefule transfer to improve the clubs financial status, but they should always be looking to improve the team. Improve the team; win trophies. Win trophies; get more money. Get more money; everyone is happy. Surely they should put the team before trying to make a profit on their investment.
So, will the tension at the club reach boiling point? Will we see any rash decisions? We'll just have to eagerly wait, in anticipation, for the next twist in Nick Johnson's KuPS career.
Mario Misarovic, Turun Sanomat
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