Club Brugge sacks coach despite Champions League run
CEO Vincent Mannaert praised the former Belgium international defender as a "club man through and through". "His role in the successful Champions League campaign this season should not be underestimated," a statement said. But Mannaert said "our choices last summer did not bring the desired level of play and results in the league and the Belgian Cup". Hoefkens, 44, was a surprise choice when he was appointed as head coach in May after three seasons as assistant manager.


