The statement came from Neftchi President Kamran Guliyev on Hamsohbat program, Offsideplus.az reports.

Speaking about the resignation of the former head coach of the "whites and blacks" Fuzuli Mammadov and sports director Jeyhun Sultanov, the official said that both people have left their mark on the history of the team:

"We did a good job with these people at the club. I thank both of them. I tried to keep them. But they were determined. We didn't want to say goodbye like that. But it happened. Neftchi's stone is very heavy."

Guliyev said that he always stood behind the sports director and head coach in the clubs where he worked, adding that he often did not support change.

"Everyone needs time. I don't want to disclose the conversations between us here. But there have never been personal problems.

They were the ones who provided stability in the club. Sultanov has done a lot of work here. Our relations continue, we will get advice if necessary. Both are good professionals. They will have success in the future, they are the people who left their mark on Neftchi. "

Neftchi lost to Karabakh 0: 6 in the ninth round of the Azerbaijani Premier League. Head coach Fuzuli Mammadov and sports director Jeyhun Sultanov resigned after that match.