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IK Lågan fires coaching duo with two matches left

Key Points
  • IK Lågan fired coaches Rickard Lindeberg and Oliver Bengtsson immediately.
  • The team has two matches left and is reportedly competing for an Allsvenskan spot.
  • A recent loss to IF Kristianstad reportedly prompted the decision.

IK Lågan has fired its men's team coaching duo Rickard Lindeberg and Oliver Bengtsson with immediate effect. The decision comes with only two matches left in the season and the team reportedly fighting with Åhus Handboll for a spot in the Allsvenskan league. According to reports, a loss to IF Kristianstad on Friday was the final straw after an uneven spring season.

Pelle Ekerholm from Lågan's sports leadership reportedly explained that sometimes action is needed to break a trend, and the decision was made in good terms. Jesper Larsson has reportedly been brought in as the new coach.

sometimes action is needed to break a trend

Pelle Ekerholm, from Lågan's sports leadership

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