Shinji Kobayashi

Soccer / J. League Dec 5, 2017

S-Pulse part ways with manager Shinji Kobayashi

Shimizu S-Pulse have terminated the contract of manager Shinji Kobayashi, the club announced on Tuesday, just days after it narrowly avoided relegation to the second division. Kobayashi got S-Pulse promoted to the top flight last season but the Shizuoka-based club struggled this year and finished ...

Soccer / J. League Nov 25, 2015

Relegated S-Pulse to appoint Kobayashi as new boss

Relegated Shimizu S-Pulse said Wednesday they will appoint Tokushima Vortis manager Shinji Kobayashi as the club's new boss for next season. S-Pulse had been looking chiefly for a Japanese manager who has experience in both J1 and J2. The 55-year-old Kobayashi, who takes over from Kazuaki ...