Penang coach Tiago 'rested' after poor run

FAP Vice President Datuk Gary Nair (in white) addressing the group of disgruntled fans outside the City Stadium. Starpic by : LIM BENG TATT/ THE STAR/ 05 Apr 2016.

GEORGE TOWN: The Football Association of Penang (FAP) have bowed to the pressure from the Penang fans to have coach Jacksen Tiago ‘rested’.

The FAP relieved Tiago of his duties on Wednesday following an emergency meeting. The Brazilian’s assistant, Manzoor Azwira, a former Penang captain, has been promoted to the hot seat.