Semin 's contract mutually terminated, Krasnozhan expected to be sworn in

What we've feared had happened. On Tuesday night, Lokomotiv Moscow, via their website, communicated that they have partied ways with Yury Semin. Although obviously the news came of now surprise, the fans were still hoping that their recent protests and plights would have changed the mind of the Board of Directors. Unfortunately, all the contestations fell on deaf ears as those in charge stood firm to their decision and thus opted to terminate their relationship with Yury Semin. This means that as from 01 December 2010 the People's coach will no longer "drive the train which he successfully drove for 18 years." A pity.

Although Loko communicated that Semin's contract was terminated early due to poor performance in the Russian Premier Liga, it is believed that the main reason for his dismissal was the frosty relationship between him and Olga Smorodskaya. All this emanated from the difference between the President's vision and that of our coach. While our father wants the team to improve by signing top notch players, on the other hand, the President, pressured by those at the top, is looking to reduce costs, meaning that Lokomotiv won't sign top notch players which Semin and Naumov tried to lure to the red-green part of Moscow.

Unfortunately now Semin is history and Lokomotiv have to move on. Although it's not official yet it is expected that Yury Krasnozhan, the mentor behind Spartak Nalchik's amazing campaign, will be the one to replace Semin at the helm. On the other hand, Yury Semin will be joining Dinamo Kiev and it is almost certain that Aleksandr Aliev will follow him to the Ukranian capital. Thanks Semin & Aliev and Good Luck at your second adventure at Dynamo Kiev. Meanwhile and even Bigger luck goes to our new coach Yury Krasnozhan!!!