Sports director of the Iserlohn Roosters resigns
Christian Hommel has resigned as sporting director of the Iserlohn Roosters in the German Ice Hockey League. This was announced by the team at the bottom of the table on Thursday. This followed insults and fierce criticism on social media. In addition, Hommel's family is said to have been verbally attacked. "We can't allow the all-important fight to stay in the league to be overshadowed by the possible ongoing criticism of me or other people. This team needs real cohesion, fans and club as a conspiratorial unit, from now until the last matchday," said Hommel in a video message to the Roosters fans.
The resignation of Christian Hommel as sporting director of the Iserlohn Roosters has left a vacancy in the team's management, participating in the German Ice Hockey League's (DEL) competition. Despite the team's struggles at the bottom of the table, Hommel mentioned that he couldn't let negative criticism overshadow the team's efforts to stay in the league, expressing his love for the 'Iserlohn Roosters' in his farewell message.
Source: www.dpa.com
