ARMENIA HEAD COACH BERNARD CHALLANDES RESIGNS

18:22, 30 Mar 2015
Siranush Ghazanchyan

Chairman of the Football Federation of Armenia Ruben Hayrapetyan has
accepted the resignation of Bernard Challenges, the head coach of
the Armenian national team.

In a statement published on FFA official website, Challenges expressed
gratitude to the Football Federation, the caching staff and fans of
the Armenian national team.

“I came to Armenia about a year ago with one goal – to qualify for
Euro-2016 with the national team. This was a big challenge to me. It
was clearly stated in my contract that we had to gain enough points to
qualify, otherwise I would quit as head coach. For that very reason,
everything is clear to me now,” Challandes said.

He said one point from four games could not be considered a
satisfactory result. “I’m disappointed by the result, but not the
Federation, its President or someone else,” Challandes said.

He wished success to the Armenian national team. “I see the potential
the national team has. I will always follow the Armenian team and hope
to see it the European or World Cup one fay,” Challandes concluded.

The resignation comes after a 1:2 loss to Albania in Euro-2016
qualifier.