Sundsvall saved but Hansen goes
Monday, November 3, 2003
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Per Joar Hansen has stepped down as coach of GIF Sundsvall after helping save their top-flight status.
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Away goals triumph
Sundsvall won their Allsvenskan relegation play-off on away goals against BK Häcken, with the aggregate scores tied at 2-2, but Norwegian Hansen has decided to end his partnership with fellow coach Patrick Walker after two seasons at the club.
'Huge disappointment'
"Of course, it is great that we managed to stay up, but overall this season has been a huge disappointment, and both Patrick and I are responsible," Hansen said. "I have decided to resign as I believe the players need a new voice in the dressing room." The club is to appoint a new coach to work alongside Walker.
