This is considered a surprising move by the Red Mountain team in the context that the season is only 5 rounds away from closing. The decision was made when Ha Tinh's achievements did not meet expectations, especially in the second leg.
Coach Nguyen Cong Manh was appointed from July 2025, replacing his predecessor Nguyen Thanh Cong. Under his leadership, Ha Tinh had a relatively positive start, but their form declined significantly in the second half of the season.
After 21 rounds in the V.League, Ha Tinh won 6 matches, drew 6 matches and lost 9 matches, temporarily ranked 9th with 24 points. Although creating a 10-point gap compared to the group that had to play in the relegation play-offs, the team still could not maintain professional stability.
One of the big problems of Ha Tinh is the ineffective attack when it has only scored 12 goals, the lowest in the league. The lack of breakthrough play and no longer maintaining the identity as in the previous period is considered the main reason leading to the decision to change on the coaching bench.
According to research, Ha Tinh leaders are considering the option of appointing a new coach, which includes the possibility of using a foreign coach. In addition, the option of inviting Mr. Nguyen Thanh Cong to return is also being raised.
In the immediate future, the Red Mountain team will use an interim coach to lead in the last 5 rounds of the season.
