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Dochev steps down at CSKA

Monday, August 16, 2010

Pavel Dochev has resigned as coach of UEFA Europa League play-off hopefuls PFC CSKA Sofia after the Bulgarian side picked up one point from their first three domestic games.

Pavel Dochev lasted just three games as CSKA coach
Pavel Dochev lasted just three games as CSKA coach ©Getty Images

Pavel Dochev has resigned as coach of PFC CSKA Sofia just three games into the Bulgarian season.

The 44-year-old was handed the reins at the end of the 2009/10 campaign, but has endured a disappointing start to his tenure. Under Dochev, CSKA lost their opening two league fixtures – 1-0 to city rivals PFC Levski Sofia and 2-1 against PFC Chernomorets Burgas – before managing a 2-2 draw at promoted PFC Vidima-Rakovski Sevlievo on Saturday.

The club said they expect to name a new coach within the next few days. CSKA welcome Welsh champions The New Saints FC on Thursday in their UEFA Europa League play-off round first leg.

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