Fulham sacks manager Meulensteen in ‘panic’ move
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Fulham fired manager Rene Meulensteen and appointed Felix Magath as his replacement on Friday, saying “action was required” in its bid to avoid relegation from the English Premier League.
Magath, who has won three Bundesliga titles as a coach, signed an 18-month contract, the London club said in a statement. The German has a reputation for brutal training and fitness methods. His nicknames include “Torturer” and “Saddam.”
Fulham’s statement failed to mention Meulensteen, but he later said he had been relieved of his duties after less than three months in the job. “They have hit the panic button on emotion and fear — but hey ho, that’s football,” Meulensteen told the BBC.
The firing came as a shock to many because the Dutchman appeared to be turning things around, getting a draw against Manchester United and putting in a good effort against Liverpool despite losing in the last minute. But it wasn’t enough for Fulham owner and chairman Shahid Khan.
“Our club has shown promise in recent matches, but the fact is we have not won a league match since January 1,” Khan said. “Given our form, we can no longer merely hope that our fortunes will finally turn.”
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