Leonid Fedun called the problem of “Spartacus” for the season – RBC

Leonid Fedun called the problem of “Spartacus” for the season

The owner of Moscow “Spartak” Leonid Fedun said that before the team this season, the task take no lower than fourth place in the Russian championship and reach the Europa League, according to Tass.

«The task set very modest – to take not less than the fourth place in the Russian championship and reach the Europa League. It is at a minimum. But now such a situation, the situation is unpredictable, “- said Fedun.

In May last year, Fedun announced his resignation as chairman of the board of directors of” Spartacus. ” He continued to fund the club, but has delegated the right to take the key decisions of the General Director Sergei Rodionov and the board of directors of the club.

«completely changed the system of club management. All key decisions are made not by me. For example, the appointment of the head coach. It was a decision of Sergei Rodionov. Or the return of Roman Shirokov. I said that they must make a decision and be responsible for it.

The solutions prepared Rodionov and put to the vote of the Board of Directors. If the decision is prepared, then, as a rule, it is supported. I have full confidence in Sergey. I am pleased with his work, “- said Fedun.

Leonid Fedun bought” Spartacus “at the businessman Andrei Chervichenko in 2003. When Fedun club nor won a title – “Spartacus” five-time silver medalist of the country and once reached the final of the Cup of Russia, but never was able to win the championship and win the Cup.

Also, during this time “Spartacus” only three times was able to break into the Champions League and never left the playoff tournament. After joining the club Fedun “Spartacus” was replaced by ten coaches, and of these, only Valery Karpin was able to work more than two years.

In the championship of Russia – 2015/2016 “Spartacus” after 18 rounds in fourth place. From leading CSKA he is behind by seven points. The spring part of the championship of Russia “Spartacus” will begin March 7 match against CSKA Moscow in Khimki. In the Cup of Russia team at the stage of 1/8 finals lost Krasnodar “Kuban» ( 0: 1).