Östers IF Appoints Roberth Björknesjö Following Martin Foyston Dismissal

Östers IF has officially appointed Roberth Björknesjö as the new head coach following the dismissal of Martin Foyston, according to multiple sources. The coaching change comes as the team is currently in a precarious situation, sitting in 14th place in the Allsvenskan, which puts them at risk for relegation playoffs.

Björknesjö, who previously served as interim coach at Djurgården, expressed his excitement about returning to Öster, a club he originally led in 2014. He stated, "It feels incredibly inspiring to come to Öster, and I am both proud and happy to be here. I want to contribute my energy and we will play an energetic style of football. This will be an exciting challenge and I really look forward to getting started." Under his guidance, the club hopes to revitalize its performance as the season goes into its final stretch.

Foyston's dismissal was largely attributed to the team's unsatisfactory performance this season, which saw a significant setback with a recent 4-0 loss to Hammarby. Despite having led Östers IF to promotion in his first season and holding a two-year contract, the club decided it was necessary to make a change. Foyston expressed pride in his work, stating he felt respected during his tenure and expressed confidence in Öster’s future in the league. He shared fond memories, particularly focusing on their promotion to Allsvenskan and close relationships with players.

Östers IF, acknowledging the difficult decision, thanked Foyston for his contributions. As the club transitions to Björknesjö’s leadership, they aim for renewed energy and hope to secure a stronger position in the Allsvenskan before the season's end.