Romantsev on Coaching Demands: Results First, Discipline Always

Former coach of Moscow Spartak Oleg Romantsev shared his thoughts on whether a manager should field a player who trains at full speed but sometimes fails to deliver the expected results. He explained that the primary duty of a coach is to achieve results. Romantsev recalled days at Tarasovka when players arrived with hangovers, yet he set clear stakes: if a player performed poorly the next day, he would not be in the team; if the performance impressed, the coach would back the player wholeheartedly. The coach emphasized that certain athletes rose to the challenge, even under adverse beginnings. He preferred not to reveal names, describing it as a family matter that underscored discipline over sentiment.