Östersunds FK Dismisses Head Coach Kiarash Livani Amid Poor Results

Östersunds FK has officially announced the dismissal of head coach Kiarash Livani following a period of poor sporting performance. The decision was confirmed by the club on Wednesday, with Chairman Daniel Molander citing inadequate results and the need for fresh leadership as key reasons. Currently sitting in 12th place in Sweden's Superettan—the second tier of Swedish football—Östersunds FK is perilously close to the relegation zone. This precarious league position, compounded by a recent heavy 1-6 loss against Västerås SK, prompted the club’s leadership to convene an internal crisis meeting to discuss the team's future and Livani’s fate. While the club's communications officer David Hultén noted that the board was not ready to comment immediately, sources confirmed that Livani had been notified of his termination. The club is actively searching for Livani’s replacement, aiming to announce the new head coach later on Wednesday or during the upcoming international break. Chairman Molander emphasized the necessity of new energy to prepare the squad for critical upcoming matches in Superettan. This move reflects Östersunds FK’s urgent attempt to stabilize their league campaign and avoid relegation threats.