Shi expressed gratitude towards Pereira and his team for their hard work during a challenging period last season, acknowledging their contributions to the team's success.

However, Shi stated that the team's poor performance at the beginning of the current season has led to a decision to make a change in leadership.

Shi extended his appreciation to Pereira and his staff, wishing them well for their future endeavors.

In the meantime, James Collins and Richard Walker have taken on temporary roles as head coach and under-18 head coach, respectively.