Vålerenga Fotball has terminated its cooperation with head coach Geir Bakke. He says football's mechanisms hit hard after seven league matches this season.

What happened?

Vålerenga announces the decision on its own website. There is also a farewell letter from Bakke.

The club and the head coach have had a good dialogue about the sporting status and development, and what is right for the club to ensure the best possible progress.

How do the supporters react?

The news of Bakke's departure came as a surprise to the supporter club Klanen. – It's surprising, and it's always sad to lose a coach regardless of results, says spokesperson Sebastian Hytten.

What's next?

Football expert Lars Tjærnås comes with a clear message to the management of Vålerenga. «Now the central people in Vålerenga - including the owner - must ask the following question: Why does the club become a «graveyard» for so many good people over such a long time?»