Straka sacked by Czechs

July 1, 2009

The Czech Republic have sacked their coach only a month after appointing him on temporary basis. The sacking was the first act by new Czech Republic Federation head Ivan Hasek.

“I thanked him for his work and told him the CMFS would not be keeping him in his post,” Hasek told reporters.

Straka, who replaced Petr Rada, also fired on the back of poor World Cup qualifying form, had arrived on a short-term contract which expired Tuesday.

His only match in charge was a 1-0 friendly win over Malta on June 5.

The Czechs currently stand just fourth in qualifying Group Three, seven points off the top place finish which guarantees a place in next year’s finals.

Hasek and Straka were teammates at Sparta Prague and also played for the national team at the 1990 World Cup in Italy.

Hasek has previously been quoted as preferring to get Slavia Prague handler Karel Jarolim on board as national coach.

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