Underwood, Stars part ways

Underwood, Stars part ways DIRECTV North East Stars have begun what is considered a “shake up”, parting ways with American coach Rod Underwood in keeping with the club’s vision of being a title contender.

The spilt came following back to back losses against Defence Force(4-3) and Bmobile Joe Public(3-2) after holding advantages.

The most recent was giving up 3-2 against Joe Public last Friday after enjoying a 2-0 cushion at the half.

“Our spilt was through mutual consent,” said Stars’ CEO Brent Sancho.

“We both realized that parting ways was in the best interest in the club moving forward.”

Assistant coach Sherland David has been awarded the role of interim coach of the sixth positioned Stars with 10 points next to their name.

The Sangre Grande outfit will enjoy a bye this weekend in Round One Match Day Ten as they continue assessments.

Sancho continued, “Club President Mr. Darryl Mahabir and I have already initiated discussions with regards to a new coach. We want a coach that would understand the vision of North East Stars and keep within that vision whether local or foreign.

“We have already begun receiving résumés for the position because people are understanding that North East Stars is a club on the up.”

Sancho preferred not to make public possible candidates but assured that the club will make the best decision.

He also revealed that there would also be a shake up in its player roster over the next couple weeks.

“We are always on the lookout for new players and have been receiving interests. We would definitely shake things up a bit as we continue assessments in taking the club forward,” he ended.

2010 Digicel Pro League Championship
Round One Match Day Ten
Friday 02 July
Mannie Ramjohn Stadium
Police FC vs Ma Pau SC—6pm
W Connection vs Caledonia AIA—8pm

Saturday 03 July
Larry Gomes Stadium
St. Ann’s Rangers vs Joe Public—4pm

Mannie Ramjohn Stadium
FC SouthEnd vs San Juan Jabloteh—8pm

Plymouth Recreation Ground
Tobago United vs Defence Force—5pm

North East Stars( bye)

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#6 earl 2010-07-05 02:30

@Tobias....Sayi ng North East Stars is mediocre, i fail to agree... the majority of players on the team are ex nationals and they have experience. Underwood may be a good coach in the US...BUT GREAT ???...When you achieve success for your country or at international level.... then you can be considered great...success at club or championship level can be considered excellent.

#5 Tobias 2010-07-04 08:34

@ Mourino...He is actually a great coach who was brought into the club late and presented with a mediocre team.

@ Earl....Underwo od is a great coach because of his history. He has led teams to championships in the US and has coached at all levels of the game.

#4 earl 2010-07-04 03:54

north east stars showed character and determination in their two games against Army and Joe Public,but due to poor strategy from the coach, the team faltered. The players need to be confident in their abilities and go out on the field and execute their true potential and destroy their opponents...... Ma Pau be aware, the Stars are coming to deliver.

-1 #3 earl 2010-07-04 03:37

hey....William which great coach would signaled his players to go on the defensive after leading by two clear goals, unless it was a final, an what are you logistics for saying Underwood is a great coach....i shudder to think otherwise!

#2 Mourino 2010-07-02 16:09

HE IS NOTHING BUT AVERAGE........ hope the club can be more professional from here on .......

#1 William 2010-07-01 21:12

Someone will be getting a great coach in Rod...Too bad it didn't work out.

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