Coach Lee Jung-hyo said, "I hope many commemorative gifts will be sold to help the club."

Jul 14, 2024

'K League 100 game trip anniversary' Gwangju FC coach Lee Jung-hyo communicates with fans wearing a special-made T-shirt. Provided by Gwangju FC

"I hope a lot of specially made mufflers and uniforms will be sold to help the club."

Gwangju FC head coach Lee Jung-hyo, a representative of K League 1, held an official press conference ahead of the 23rd round home game of Hana Bank K League 1 2024 against Incheon United at Gwangju Football Stadium on the 14th. But he entered the press conference wearing a yellow t-shirt.

This was a special edition T-shirt created by the club in cooperation with the official supporters 'Vitgoeul' to commemorate coach Lee Jung-hyo's 100 K-League games participation' It is a special edition product that contains director Lee's photo, 100 game commemorative phrases, and the emblem of the club and supporters. Ahead of the match, the Gwangju club held a 'K League 100 Games Commemorative Event' between coach Lee and Heo Yul, who wore the special T-shirt and held the event by communicating with fans on the ground.

'K League 100 game trip anniversary' Gwangju FC coach Lee Jung-hyo communicates with fans wearing a special-made T-shirt. Provided by Gwangju FC

Manager Lee said "It is a T-shirt carefully produced by the club, so I will try to wear it even during the game if possible. However, it may not be worn due to K-League regulations because it is the same color as the home uniform (yellow). If you ask the judges first and say no, I plan to change to a different color T-shirt.

Regarding his participation in 100 K-League games, Lee said, `It is significant that he played 100 games in Gwangju, where he first started as a coach. I think there were a lot of hard processes. I am proud of the players because the team is changing (unlike the beginning), the club is changing, and the players' thoughts seem to have been planted with a professional mind. I also think I should make a lot of effort for those players," he said.

Then "Now I'm wearing this because of my promise to the fans. If it helps the club, I hope you can take it as a sign that you'll try your best"I hope that today's special production T-shirts and mufflers will be sold as much as possible on the spot. So I hope it helps the club."

'K League 100 game trip anniversary' Gwangju FC coach Lee Jung-hyo communicates with fans wearing a special-made T-shirt. Provided by Gwangju FC

He went on to say that he has no pride in being `the longest-serving coach of the current K League 1.' Originally, the K-League manager position is difficult. It's a hard and hard place. In fact, no one would have expected me to play more than 100 games like I do now when I first took the job in Gwangju"The media, Gwangju soccer officials, and other K-League leaders would not have thought of it. I think he would have thought, "It'll last for a month or six months."," he said, explaining the situation when he first took over the director's position.

However, Lee has endured so far. He wanted to give hope to the amateur leaders who looked at me. I want to work harder to look at myself and give hope to those who dream of becoming K League 2 or K League 1 leaders, especially those who have weak careers and have not had a great career. I'll do better in the future."

'K League 100 game trip anniversary' Gwangju FC coach Lee Jung-hyo communicates with fans wearing a special-made T-shirt. Provided by Gwangju FC

Finally, coach Lee must overcome boredom with the keyword of his victory against Incheon," he stressed. Asked why he was weak against Incheon with two draws and three losses, he said, `Playing against Incheon makes the players a little bored. You have to overcome that boredom. I think it will open if you tap it. In that sense, he prepared a lot for the opponent's counterattack. I think it will open if the players don't rush and tap hard."

wman@sportschosun.com

Coach Lee Jung-hyo said, "I hope many commemorative gifts will be sold to help the club."

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