Śląsk Wrocław dismisses Ante Simundza after Radomiak defeat

Śląsk Wrocław officially dismissed head coach Ante Šimundža immediately following a 1-3 defeat to Radomiak Radom. The club confirmed the decision in an official statement released shortly after the match ended, ending speculation that had persisted throughout the day regarding his future.

The dismissal comes with Śląsk sitting in the relegation zone after securing only two wins and three draws across 13 league matches this season. Despite leading the team back to the Polish top flight after just one season away, results in the current campaign made his position untenable.

Simundza originally took charge in late 2024 when the team was struggling in the lower reaches of the table. Over 68 matches in total, he recorded 27 wins, 19 draws and 22 losses, earning credit for stabilizing the squad before their eventual promotion.

Assistant coach Toni Golem will temporarily take charge of training starting Wednesday, with fellow assistant Damjan Oslaj remaining on the coaching staff. Reports from journalist Marcin Torz suggest internal disagreement over a permanent appointment, as president Remigiusz Jezierski reportedly favors Golem while sporting director Rafał Grodzicki opposes the idea.

Supporters reacted strongly on social media, directing criticism at the board’s summer recruitment rather than the coaching staff. Many fans argued that Šimundža did not deserve to be sacked given the circumstances and his previous achievements with the club.