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"The conditions created in Gabala are truly magnificent. In return, I cannot imagine that they would be unnecessary."
Idman.biz reports that this was said by Gabala's former Ukrainian head coach, Roman Hryhorchuk, in an interview with Telegraf, while commenting on the decision to limit the academy's activities.
The 60-year-old expert stated that such a step is a negative phenomenon for Azerbaijani football: "I had no information about this. Therefore, I will not be able to comment in detail. But limiting the activity of such an academy is a tough decision for the country's football. "Gabala" is a well-established club, everything is well organized there. Good conditions have been created for football players and specialists. This is really bad news."
Hryhorchuk also congratulated the "red-blacks" on their return to the Premier League: "The times I worked in Gabala remain completely different in my mind. My memories of Azerbaijan are only positive. I have many friends and acquaintances there, I have great respect for them. Big greetings to everyone! I know that "Gabala" has reached the elite and I am very happy about it. I congratulate everyone with all my heart. I am sure that "Gabala" will try to achieve the highest goals. Good luck to them!"
It should be noted that Roman Hryhorchuk, who has been the head coach of Gabala since the beginning of 2015, worked in this position for 3.5 years. The Ukrainian specialist, who won 2 silver (2016/2017, 2017/2018) and 2 bronze (2014/2015, 2015/2016) medals in the Premier League with the "red-blacks", advanced to the final of the Azerbaijan Cup twice (2016/2017, 2017/2018). Gabala, which played in the Europa League 3 times under the leadership of Hryhorchuk, reached the group stage of the tournament in the 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 seasons. He last worked at Neftchi at the beginning of last season.
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