Times of Islamabad

In a shock, Islamabad United sacks headcoach Dean Jones

In a shock, Islamabad United sacks headcoach Dean Jones

ISLAMABAD – Dean Jones has announced that he is stepping down from the roleof Islamabad United’s head coach. Under Jones’s management, IslamabadUnited lifted the Pakistan Super League Trophy twice.

Dean Jones announced the news through his Twitter account.

According to Jones, Islamabad United’s owners wish to have a new coach onboard for the 5th edition of the PSL.

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Jones said: The owners of Islamabad United, Ali and Amna want, to go with anew coach this time around. Slightly disappointing for me as we won twochampionships.

In his goodbye message, Jones recalled the amazing time he had whilecoaching Islamabad United.

It was amazing working with some very talented people. We had used everybit of time to improve our performance as a team. From team staff toplayers, everyone was cooperative.

Dean Jones urged Islamabad United’s supporters to back the decision of theowners. Their thoughtful planning has given many youngsters a chance torepresent Pakistan at the international level.