George Aluo
The crisis rocking Heartland may get worse in the weeks ahead, as the team’s head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, may opt to quit, if those managing the club fail to resolve their differences.
It would be noted that Heartland started the season on a disastrous note last weekend, losing 0-1 at home to Ilechukwu’s former club, MFM.
After being consumed by MFM’s fire, Ilechukwu, who is still writhing in the pains of the loss, is said not to be pleased with the internal crisis, rocking the team.
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A competent Heartland source told The Nigerian Xpress that the “Working One”, as the coach is fondly called, is afraid he may not be able to work in Owerri if things remain the same in the club.
“As we speak the coach (Ilechukwu) is not happy with the situation of things in the club. Fine, he is concentrating on his job and doing all he can to ensure the team is in perfect shape but as you know so many other factors come into play for a team to do well. If those fighting for the soul of Heartland fail to resolve their differences, the coach may throw in the towel because they mess up his record. Ilechukwu has proven with MFM that he is a sound, knowledgeable and hardworking tactician…all that can be rubbished by Heartland, given the crisis rocking the club and the coach is not in anyway comfortable with the situation. Don’t be surprised if he takes a walk,” our source said.
