Announcement of Director and General Manager Retirements and Temporary Manager Appointment at Renofa Yamaguchi FC

We would like to inform you that Director Yoshihiro Nazuka and General Manager Masayasu Ishihara will be retiring. In addition, coach Genki Nakayama will serve as manager from the training session on Wednesday, May 10, and will take charge on a temporary basis. We will inform you about the new director as soon as it is decided.

・Biography

Date of birth: October 7, 1969 (age 53)

Birthplace: Chiba Prefecture

Player career:
Narashino High School → Fujita Industry → Bellmare Hiratsuka → Consadole Sapporo

Representative history:
1992 Barcelona Olympics Japan representative
1994 – 1995 Japan national team

Teaching history:
2002 – 2006 Consadole Sapporo U-12 coach
2007 – 2012 Manager of Consadole Sapporo U-15
2013 – 2017 Consadole Sapporo Coach
2018 – Coach of Renofa Yamaguchi FC
2021/9 – Renofa Yamaguchi FC Manager

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To all our partners, fans, and supporters who support Renofa Yamaguchi FC on a daily basis, thank you for your constant support and encouragement.

I have decided to retire as manager of Renofa Yamaguchi FC. Aiming for the top 6 this season, I fought with all my strength in each match with the players and team staff.

Although I am leaving the team, I sincerely hope that the players will continue to play an active role and the team will continue to develop in the rest of the season. Finally, thank you for the happy times from the 2018 season to today.

・Biography

Date of birth: September 28, 1983 (39 years old)

Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture

Biography:
2009 Joined Renofa Yamaguchi FC
2011 Renofa Yamaguchi staff after retiring from playing
2013- Appointed General Manager of Renofa Yamaguchi FC

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Thank you very much to everyone involved in Renofa Yamaguchi FC for your constant support. I have decided to retire as GM of Renofa Yamaguchi FC. Renofa Yamaguchi FC has been aiming for promotion to J1 while establishing an aggressive football style in offense and defense.

This season, we have been working together with the manager, staff, and players to aim for the top 6, but I feel responsible for not being able to achieve the desired results. Manager Nazuka has decided to leave the team, and I have decided to take responsibility and leave the club.

When I came to Yamaguchi as a player in 2009, it was my “dream” to compete in the J.League. I still can’t forget the joy and excitement I felt when I was promoted from JFL to J2 every year. I’ve been indebted to him as a player since 2009, and as a GM since 2013, I’ve been able to run with the support of many people.

From now on, I sincerely hope that Renofa Yamaguchi FC will be promoted to J1 and become a club that is truly loved by the region, with the stadium filled to capacity every game. For the past 15 years, I have had a dream experience. I’m really thankful to you.

・Biography

Date of birth: September 15, 1981

Birthplace: Yamaguchi Prefecture

Player career:
Sanfrecce Hiroshima → Consadole Sapporo → Shonan Bellmare → Renofa Yamaguchi FC

Teaching history:
2013 Renofa Yamaguchi FC Manager
2014 – 2018 Renofa Yamaguchi FC U-18 Manager
2019 – Renofa Yamaguchi FC Top Team Coach

Thank you for always supporting Renofa Yamaguchi FC. Thank you very much. Director Yoshihiro Nazuka and General Manager Masayasu Ishihara have decided to retire from Renofa.

Director Nazuka has been appointed as the top team coach of Renofa Yamaguchi FC since the 2018 season, and has been leading Renofa as a manager from the middle of 2021. Last 2022 season, we were thrilled at many Ishin Theaters, and we got more than 50 points for the first time in 4 seasons, and it made Renofa take root in the spirit of fighting. The manager has a wonderful sense of unity with the players, but this decision was made due to the circumstances of this season’s results and lack of goals.

Masayasu Ishihara, General Manager, joined as a player in 2009 during the regional league era, remained in Yamaguchi after retirement, and contributed in various fields for Renofa Yamaguchi FC to grow into a J club. rice field. I believe that he was an indispensable person in promoting from the regional league to J2. With the goal of making it to the top 6 this season, we have heard that you would like to share your destiny with Coach Nazuka.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to both of you for your great contributions and achievements to the club. This kind of situation occurred in the 14th round, which is 1/3 of this season, but the team will build a new system and fight with the aim of winning as many wins as possible and ranking higher. We look forward to your continued warm and rigorous support.