Jökull Elísabetarson dismissed as Stjarnan coach

Knattspyrnufélagið Stjarnan has dismissed Jökull Elísabetarson as the head coach of its men's football team, citing the team's underperformance this season. The club confirmed the decision on Friday evening.

Elísabetarson took over as head coach in May 2023. Under his leadership, Stjarnan finished third in the league last season. However, the team has struggled significantly in the current campaign, currently occupying ninth place in the Besta deildin with only ten points from ten matches. Their woes were compounded by an early exit from the cup competition, losing to 1. deild side Afturelding.

In a statement, Stjarnan acknowledged Elísabetarson's substantial contributions during his tenure. The club recognized his role in the team's past successes and his dedication to developing young players, helping several move into professional careers abroad. The statement praised his commitment and invaluable work for the club.

"Jökull has always carried out his duties for the club with great ambition and diligence and has done invaluable work for Stjarnan. We wish Jökull and his team all the best and success in the future," the club's statement read. The club expressed well wishes for Elísabetarson's future endeavors.

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Jökull has always carried out his duties for the club with great ambition and diligence and has done invaluable work for Stjarnan. We wish Jökull and his team all the best and success in the future.