The University of Cluj lost their final match of 2023 in the Romanian Super League 4-0 against CFR Cluj, and immediately after the game, coach Ioan Ovidiu Sabau made it clear that he would not be continuing on the bench for the Red Caps.

Ioan Ovidiu Sabau remains on the bench of Cluj University

The University of Cluj finished 2023 in 8th place in the Romanian Super League and the players and fans want to forget the last match of the year.

Ioan Ovidiu Sabau’s side suffered an emphatic 4-0 defeat at the hands of rivals CFR Cluj in Gruyce, and the Transylvanian tactician has made it clear he will be stepping down as head coach.

A few days before this acute failure, Ioan Ovidiu Sabau shed light on his future on the bench in Cluj.

“I will not give up. I want to raise the level of the team together with those who lead the destinies. I have not lost faith in the player and many of them are special players and people.

These are lessons to be learned from so that we do not fall into such moments again. We all have to learn.

You can’t ignore what the fans are saying. That’s where my mood comes from. I’m a member of the family, I know what’s in their hearts, and it hurts when you disappoint.

I am also a supporter and understand that they do not accept to be disappointed, humiliated. We are not allowed to play with their feelings and moods. And I own everything I do.” he said, reports Prosport.

The Super League standings after the 21st round

1. FCSB 44 points / 21 matches

2. CFR Cluj 36 / 21

3. University of Craiova 34 / 21

4. Rapid Bucharest 33 / 21

5. Sepsis Sf. Gheorghe 30 / 21

6. Konstanza Mayak 30 / 21

7. FC Hermannstadt 29 / 21

8. Cluj University 29 / 21

9. In Craiova 1948 27 / 21

10. Petrolul Ploiesti 27 / 21

11. Galati Steel 26 / 21

12. UTA Arad 24 / 21

13. FC Voluntari 24 / 21

14. Poli Iasi 23 / 21

15. Dynamo 16 / 21

16. Botoshani 12 / 21.