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Korona Kielce coaching leadership change

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2026-10-20 18:47 UTC → 2026-10-23 05:11 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Korona Kielce head coach Jacek Zieliński initially defended the club’s rebuilding process following poor performances, despite significant summer investments exceeding 6 million euros. Zieliński argued that the team required more time to achieve cohesion and consistency. ~~However, following~~ Following a 1:6 defeat against Lech ~~Poznań,~~ Poznań in the 11th round of the PKO BP Ekstraklasa, Zieliński was removed from his position. ~~The club subsequently appointed former~~ During his tenure, which began on August 7, 2024, the team played 76 Ekstraklasa matches, recording 26 wins, 24 draws, and 26 losses. In a farewell message, Zieliński expressed gratitude to the fans, players, coaching staff, and management. Former player Robert Kolendowicz has been appointed as the new head ~~coach on~~ coach, signing a contract ~~lasting until~~ through June ~~2027. Kolendowicz has~~ 2027 with an option for a two-year extension. Kolendowicz, who most recently coached Pogoń Szczecin, stated his intention to ~~focus on improving~~ improve the team’s defensive ~~play.~~ play and meet the club’s high ambitions. Upon officially taking over, Kolendowicz noted satisfaction with intensive training sessions and high levels of player motivation. He emphasized a focus on the future rather than recent history as the team prepares for an upcoming match against GKS Katowice. Kolendowicz also indicated strong confidence in goalkeeper Xavier Dziekoński.

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