In response to the team’s dismal run, Accra Hearts of Oak have pleaded with their supporters to abstain from any acts of violence directed at Slavko Matic, their manager.
The club noted that it had observed comments made in the media to incite the supporters against the manager in a statement issued on March 3, 2023.
Heart of Oak begged the supporters to keep their composure and take their complaints to the management for resolution.
“The management of Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club PLC has taken notice of comments made in the media inciting supporters to stop the Head Coach Slavko Matic from performing his duties.
“We kindly entreat All Phobians to desist from any act of violence but remain calm.
“We urge all Phobians to rather channel their petitions and or grievances if any, through the management to the Board for redress,” part of the statement reads.
The fans got triggered after Hearts lost 1-0 to their local rivals Great Olympics, who are positioned mid-table.
The club has been inconsistent in their last five matches winning two, losing two, and drawing one.
Disgruntled fans threatened to lock up the gates of their training ground to their coach Slavko Matic ahead of their game against Kumasi Asante Kotoko on Sunday, March 4, 2023.
The fans have sent word of caution to the Serbian trainer to stay away from their training ground and the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.
They believe that the club’s poor run in the league is due to the coach’s poor tactical tweaks and that they will not allow him to handle the game against Asante Kotoko.
Hearts of Oak are now 6th on the league table with 28 points from 19 matches.