Facade of a building with the sign "Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata" and several vehicles parked on the street. — The Lobo is going through difficult times | La Derecha Diario

Camara — The Lobo is going through difficult times | La Derecha Diario

Harsh messages to Gimnasia's management and its president Mariano Cowen

In the vicinity of Lobo's headquarters, posters were seen against the Board of Directors due to the poor sporting and institutional moment

30/04/2025 13:11:00h

Editorial Team

Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata is going through an extremely delicate situation. The football context, where Diego Flores's continuity at the helm of the team is explained solely by the economic impossibility of negotiating his departure, and the institutional issues fuel a hostile atmosphere in the La Plata team. As a result, in the early hours of this Wednesday, strong messages appeared directed at the club's management.

Two men in a split image, one on the left in a blue and white sports jacket speaking at a press conference, and the other on the right in a dark suit looking to the side.

The fans are unhappy with Flores and Cowen | La Derecha Diario

In front of the headquarters located at the intersection of 4th and 51st streets, posters with harsh criticisms could be seen pasted in different areas. "Stop lying to the members. Out with the Board," read one of them, while another warned: "The chances are over, goodbye Board of Directors."

There were also papers directly targeting president Mariano Cowen, demanding his departure. Cowen took office in December 2022 and, unless there is a change, he will remain in the position until the end of the year. One of the most direct messages said: "Leave Cowen, puppet."

Posters with protest messages pasted on various surfaces, expressing discontent toward a board of directors and mentioning shady dealings.

The messages found outside the club's headquarters | La Derecha Diario

The discontent among the fans, which had already been increasing, has deepened. Although there was a change in the technical direction in this championship (Marcelo Méndez left his position in the second match and was replaced by Diego Flores), the new coach hasn't managed to change the team's reality.

With just two victories, four draws, and five defeats, the Lobo is in 13th place in zone B with 13 points, left out of the play-offs, and occupies the 26th position in both the annual table and the averages, seriously jeopardizing its stay in the First Division.

Standings of a soccer tournament with teams and statistics highlighting Gimnasia (LP) in two different sections.

Gimnasia's complications in the standings | La Derecha Diario

The management has already decided to end the current coaching staff's cycle after seven matches without victories, but the lack of economic resources to face the contract termination prevents executing that decision.

For this reason, next Sunday at 3:30 PM, when Gimnasia hosts Platense at the Juan Carmelo Zerillo stadium, Flores will remain on the bench. With the heated atmosphere, the fans will likely make their dissatisfaction heard.

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