Basel Cancels Goal of the Month Awards Amidst Disastrous Season
Basel, the Swiss giants, have recently made the decision to cancel their Goal of the Month awards for October. This decision comes as a result of the team’s inability to score a single goal throughout the entire month. Basel’s disastrous season has seen them drop to the bottom of the Swiss Super League table, with only one win out of 11 league matches and a staggering eight losses.
To make matters worse, Basel has conceded a total of 10 goals in their four matches this month, without being able to find the back of the net themselves. The once Champions League regulars have been struggling to find their form and replicate their past successes. Last season, they reached the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League, but this season has been a stark contrast.
Basel took to Twitter to announce the cancellation of their Goal of the Month awards, stating, “No goals in October = No goal of the month.” This tweet sparked intense reactions from both the club’s fans and rival supporters. Some fans found similarities between Basel’s struggles and Chelsea’s turbulent season in the Premier League. Chelsea, currently in 11th place, also had a goal drought in September until their 1-0 win over Brighton in the Carabao Cup.
Fans and supporters took to social media to express their thoughts on Basel’s situation. One fan tweeted, “The Chelsea special,” referring to both teams’ struggles. Another fan commented, “Sometimes you want to be San Marino,” highlighting the frustration felt by Basel supporters. Despite the disappointment, some fans suggested running the Goal of the Month competition with goals from the youth and women’s teams.
In an attempt to turn their season around, Basel has made a managerial change, hiring Fabio Celestini as their third manager of the season. Celestini replaces Heiko Vogel, who was on his third stint in the dugout after replacing Timo Schultz last month. Basel announced the decision, stating, “Due to the worsening sporting crisis in the first team, FC Basel 1893 has decided to part ways with head coach Heiko Vogel. With a contract until the end of the season, Fabio Celestini will take over management of the team immediately. He is assisted by the existing coaching staff.”
Basel is hoping that the managerial change will bring about a change in fortunes for the team and help them climb up the league table. With the cancellation of the Goal of the Month awards, the focus now shifts to improving their performance on the pitch and finding the back of the net.
In conclusion, Basel’s decision to cancel their Goal of the Month awards reflects their disappointing season so far. The team’s inability to score a single goal in October has highlighted their struggles and resulted in them dropping to the bottom of the league table. With a new manager at the helm, Basel will be hoping for a fresh start and a turnaround in their fortunes. Only time will tell if this change will bring about the desired results for the Swiss giants.