Incheon International Airport, Reporter Ko Yu-ra] Former Hanwha Eagles coach Carlos Subero thanked the fans for not giving up on the team and delivered a message of encouragement to the players.
After winning 4-0 against Samsung in Daejeon on the 11th, former coach Subero greeted the players after receiving a notice of contract termination. On the 12th, former coach Subero, who had packed his luggage in Korea, left for the United States via Incheon International Airport with his wife on the 13th.
On this day, former manager Subero, whom I met at Incheon Airport, showed a more relaxed smile as if he had escaped the shock of his resignation. Former coach Subero ended his two-year stay in Korea by saying hello to the club staff and reporters who came out to see him off.
When I asked former coach Subero what he gained from playing baseball in Korea, he said, “Numerous sons.” Former coach Subero was in charge of rebuilding Hanwha, which had many young players, and built up a lot of affection by working directly with the players on the ground and sweating. Some players showed tears as they said goodbye on the 11th.
And another thing I learned is the passion of Korean baseball fans. Subero was especially grateful to the fans for one game. Coach Subero said, “We lost a lot of games, but we had loyal fans. Even when we lost by 17 points, the Hanwha fans sincerely rejoiced by singing ‘Apartment’ for one point we gained by pushing away. We will never forget the sincere love. “he said.
The match Subero was talking about was against Doosan Daejeon on May 26 last year. Hanwha lost to Doosan 3-24 that day. It was dragged unilaterally, giving 11 points in the first inning. At cleaning time, they were already behind by 1-18 and 17 points.
▲ Former coach Subero leaving the country. ⓒYura Koh, reporter
In the bottom of the 9th inning, where Hanwha trailed by 2-24, Kim Tae-yeon got a walk with two outs loaded against Kim Dong-ju. At that moment, the 4,000 home fans who filled the Hanwha Life Insurance Eagles Park poured out enthusiastic cheers as if they had reversed themselves, giving strength to the players who did their best to the end.
He also sent a message telling us not to forget that Hanwha has such fans. Former coach Subero said to his son-like players, “I hope you know how to divide between being in last place and losing in the same pattern every time, playing baseball with faith and living with faith. Hanwha is a team ready to become a strong team, but there is still room for growth.” There are many parts. I hope that we will continue to grow and become a smiling team.”
He also told the fans, “I still receive a lot of SNS messages, but I couldn’t read them all. I promise to reply to each one. And one more thing I promise is that Hanwha is still growing and can become a good team. I hope you will support them until the end.”토토사이트
Former manager Subero took office as the 12th manager of Hanwha in November 2020. Coach Subero recorded 106 wins, 15 draws and 198 losses with a win rate of 0.349. Although Hanwha escaped from the bottom this month, it declared a setup for ‘winning baseball’ and appointed a new manager Choi Won-ho.