Union Berlin dismiss coach Svensson after poor run
head coach Bo Svensson of 1. FC Union Berlin looks dejected during the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and 1. FC Union Berlin at Weser Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Bremen, Germany. (Photo by GSI/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
Bundesliga club Union Berlin have parted ways with coach Bo Svensson and members of his backroom team after a run of poor form.
Union have been winless for more than two months and, having lost five of their last seven Bundesliga games, are in 12th place on 17 points from 15 games.
They had started well under former Mainz coach Svensson, losing just once in their first six games and were placed fourth after eight matchdays before that early good form dried up.
Their last outing was a heavy 4-1 defeat at Werder Bremen last weekend.
"After a thorough analys...