Kocaman confirms Malatyaspor exit
Monday, March 21, 2005
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Aykut Kocaman has reiterated his decision to step down as coach of Turkish Superleague team Malatyaspor.
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Failed attempt
Kocaman had announced his decision following Saturday's 1-0 home defeat by Rizespor, but the club's board initially refused to accept his resignation. "We wanted him to continue in his post but it was not possible to persuade him," said Malatyaspor president Hikmet Tanriverdi, who added that the club have already started their search for Kocaman's successor.
Fourth straight defeat
The former Istanbulspor AS coach Kocaman took over at Malatyaspor at the start of the season and enjoyed some initial success. However, the club have since suffered a slump in form, winning only three times in 2005, and the loss to Rizespor was the team's fourth in succession. Kocaman leaves Malatyaspor in tenth position in the Turkish top flight.