Freire

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Marked for Freire

70 Edition

The Sapovnela Courier

29 Nov 2027
From our football correspondent Uneasy

Market29 Nov 2027

Freire hands in a written request

“I have nothing bad to say about this place. I just need to be somewhere else.” It is in writing now, which changes what Sapovnela can pretend not to have heard.

Squad29 Nov 2027

Kévin Aubeneau says Sapovnela went back on their word

“I was told what my role would be, and I signed on that basis. It has not happened.” A grievance with a date attached is the hardest kind to settle.

Squad29 Nov 2027

Freire in a row with a teammate

It was not about football and everybody who saw it knows that. Two men who have to play together on Saturday said things at Sapovnela this week that will take longer than a week to unsay.

In brief

Back issues
69 Edition

The Sapovnela Courier

22 Nov 2027
From our football correspondent Uneasy

Squad22 Nov 2027

Tempers go at Sapovnela

Freire was at the centre of it, and by the time it was pulled apart there were three or four others involved. Training grounds are small places and long seasons make them smaller.

Squad22 Nov 2027

The manager makes an example of Dajan Ponjević

“If you cannot run for the shirt, somebody else will wear it.” No name was used and none was needed; every player in that room knew who it was for.

Squad22 Nov 2027

Kévin Aubeneau knocks on the manager's door

“It had gone on long enough. I would rather have it out than leave it sitting there.” Ten minutes behind a closed door at Sapovnela, and both men came out saying it was fine.

In brief

  • Squad Freire keeps his manager's vote
67 Edition

The Sapovnela Courier

8 Nov 2027
From our football correspondent Uneasy

Squad8 Nov 2027

Tomáš Kučera in a row with a teammate

It was not about football and everybody who saw it knows that. Two men who have to play together on Saturday said things at Sapovnela this week that will take longer than a week to unsay.

Loan watch8 Nov 2027

Avtandil Kiteishvili counts the days

“I watch every Sapovnela game from here. That says everything about where my head is.” The loan at Kayserispor runs its course, but his heart never made the trip.

Squad8 Nov 2027

No hiding place for Emiliano Pastoriza

“I pick players who do the work. All of it.” No name was spoken; every camera still turned to Emiliano Pastoriza, and the manager let it.

In brief

66 Edition

The Sapovnela Courier

1 Nov 2027
From our football correspondent Uneasy

Market1 Nov 2027

Freire puts it in writing

“This is not anger. I have thought about it for months, and nothing that has happened lately changed my mind.” The request is on a desk at Sapovnela, and it is not being withdrawn.

Squad1 Nov 2027

Tempers go at Sapovnela

Tomáš Kučera was at the centre of it, and by the time it was pulled apart there were three or four others involved. Training grounds are small places and long seasons make them smaller.

Squad1 Nov 2027

The manager makes an example of Rodrigo Alvarenga

“If you cannot run for the shirt, somebody else will wear it.” No name was used and none was needed; every player in that room knew who it was for.

In brief

64 Edition

The Sapovnela Courier

18 Oct 2027
From our football correspondent Uneasy

Squad18 Oct 2027

Freire in a row with a teammate

It was not about football and everybody who saw it knows that. Two men who have to play together on Saturday said things at Sapovnela this week that will take longer than a week to unsay.

Squad18 Oct 2027

Freire asks for a word with the manager

“I would rather say it to his face than read about it.” The meeting was requested by the player, which tells you most of what you need to know.

Squad18 Oct 2027

The manager makes an example of Beka Kakhidze

“If you cannot run for the shirt, somebody else will wear it.” No name was used and none was needed; every player in that room knew who it was for.

In brief

63 Edition

The Sapovnela Courier

11 Oct 2027
From our football correspondent Uneasy

Squad11 Oct 2027

Michał Bierzało keeps the receipts

“I remember the meeting. I remember exactly what was promised in it.” Sapovnela may remember it differently, which is precisely the problem.

Squad11 Oct 2027

Tempers go at Sapovnela

Freire was at the centre of it, and by the time it was pulled apart there were three or four others involved. Training grounds are small places and long seasons make them smaller.

Loan watch11 Oct 2027

Avtandil Kiteishvili wants to come home

“I did not go to Kayserispor to sit and watch. I want to come back to Sapovnela and fight for my place.” 0 appearances in 13 matches say the rest.

In brief

  • Squad Freire knocks on the manager’s door
  • Squad Freire is not doing himself any favours
62 Edition

The Sapovnela Courier

4 Oct 2027
From our football correspondent Uneasy

Market4 Oct 2027

Freire hands in a written request

“I have nothing bad to say about this place. I just need to be somewhere else.” It is in writing now, which changes what Sapovnela can pretend not to have heard.

Squad4 Oct 2027

Tomáš Kučera signs a new deal

“I never wanted to be anywhere else. There is unfinished business here.” Tomáš Kučera commits to Sapovnela for another 2 years.

Squad4 Oct 2027

Freire in a row with a teammate

It was not about football and everybody who saw it knows that. Two men who have to play together on Saturday said things at Sapovnela this week that will take longer than a week to unsay.

In brief

60 Edition

The Sapovnela Courier

20 Sep 2027
From our football correspondent Crisis

Match18 Sep 2027

No end in sight to Sapovnela's wait for a win

9 matches now without a victory, and the excuses have worn thinner than the patience. Somebody at Sapovnela has to find a result from somewhere.

Squad20 Sep 2027

A one-man rearguard from Yelco

There were 6 saves in it, and at least three that had no business being saves at all. The ten outfield players owe him a drink and they know it.

Squad20 Sep 2027

Emiliano Pastoriza keeps the receipts

“I remember the meeting. I remember exactly what was promised in it.” Sapovnela may remember it differently, which is precisely the problem.

Squad20 Sep 2027

Tempers go at Sapovnela

Tomáš Kučera was at the centre of it, and by the time it was pulled apart there were three or four others involved. Training grounds are small places and long seasons make them smaller.

Squad20 Sep 2027

Freire gets it from the manager

“Nobody here is above being told.” It was not said with a name attached, but the dressing room can count, and so can everybody who was listening.

Match18 Sep 2027

Guria take the points off Sapovnela

Beaten 0‑1, and beaten fairly. The manager kept his words short afterwards, which was probably wise.

In brief