John Buttigieg and his assistant Carmel Busuttil have been dismissed as coaches of the national football team, the Malta Football Association announced on Monday.

In a statement, the Malta FA said that its Executive Committee held at the MFA Headquarters in Ta’ Qali, unanimously decided on the immediate termination of the existing contracts of the National A Team coach, Mr John Buttigieg, and of the Assistant National A Team coach, Mr Carmel Busuttil.

“This decision was taken following a discussion regarding the performances and results of the National A Team during the qualifying stages of the UEFA Euro 2012 competition, which performances fell short of expectations. In addition to the above, however, the Executive Committee also took into consideration other factors, occurrences and limitations which, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, could seriously hinder and prejudice the future preparation and performance of our National A Team”, the MFA said.

Mr Buttigieg took charge of the national team in July 2009 on a five year contract after Czech coach Dusan Fitzel was forced to relinquish his duties for health reasons.

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