In January 9 in Zhengzhou, Henan Songshan Longmen Football Club's storm clouds again, a piece of news is like a heavy bomb: the acting head coach Antonio stepped down, the former manager Javier returned to the commanding heights.
The Board of Directors has decided, after much deliberation, that Mr. Francisco Javier Pereira Megía will take the helm of the first-team coaching staff with immediate effect, once again inviting the soccer guru back to the Dragon Gate of Mt. The club is looking forward to welcoming Javier back.
Looking back at the period from September 2020 to October 2021, the coaching team led by Mr. Javier, like a boat breaking the waves, went forward, forged an indomitable and heroic iron army, and won the praise and support of fans and all walks of life.
After the storm, we will meet again. We expect Mr. Javier to lead the team to concentrate and move forward, to guard the glory of Henan soccer together, and to go beyond for the victory.
Henan Songshan Longmen Football Club Co.
January 9, 2022
After an amicable negotiation, at the end of the 2021 season, Mr. Antonio Gómez-Carreño Escalona stepped down from the burden of acting head coach of the first team of Henan Songshan Longmen Football Club.
Since October 2021, Mr. Antonio has taken on a heavy responsibility and worked diligently, leading the team to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup, setting a new record in the team's history, and in the second stage of the Chinese Super League, the team was second in the relegation group and 10th in the league, a remarkable achievement. In the face of challenges, Mr. Antonio stepped up to the plate and was not afraid of danger, showing excellent professionalism and outstanding coaching talent.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Antonio for his outstanding contribution to the stability and development of the club.
Henan Songshan Longmen Football Club Co.
January 9, 2002
