Shocking Leadership Change: Jubilo Iwata Sacks Manager Ryo Shigaki Despite Recent Winning Streak
J2 League side Jubilo Iwata announced on April 22, 2026, that it has terminated the contract of manager Ryo Shigaki. Taking his place is Fumitake Miura, who has been promoted from his role as first-team coach to become the new manager, effective immediately. This sudden change in leadership comes just as the team appeared to be finding its footing, having recently secured three consecutive victories after a dismal start to the season. In his departing statement, Shigaki commented, \"I feel a deep sense of responsibility for the fact that both our style of play and our results strayed so far from the brand of football I aimed for.\" Jubilo Iwata suffered a historically poor start this season, setting a club-record drought of eight matches without a win from the opening day. While the team showed signs of life with a subsequent three-game winning streak, the front office ultimately decided that a fundamental change in structure was necessary. New manager Fumitake Miura enjoyed ...