IFK Göteborg fans demand Billborn
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IFK Göteborg fans demand Billborn resignation after loss to Levadia Tallinn

IFK Göteborg lost 1-2 against Estonian side Levadia Tallinn. That prompted the home crowd to boo their team and call for the head coach to resign. "It's clear that you're not happy about it, but you have to be able to handle it," IFK coach Stefan Billborn told GP.

Not much went IFK Göteborg's way at Gamla Ullevi in the first leg of the Conference League qualifiers. The first blow came in the 33rd minute, when the away team took the lead.

When it was 2–0 at half-time, the crowd booed the home players. IFK Göteborg reduced the deficit in the second half after an own goal, but the home crowd was not satisfied after the final whistle.

"Blue and White" have had a tough season so far and are in 13th place in the Swedish Football League. A disappointment against Levadia Tallinn was not what the supporters wanted. "Get out Billborn" was chanted from the home section.

We also want to show ourselves from a better side than we do here at home. But it is what it is. It is clear that they are disappointed, they have every right to be, Billborn told GP.

I feel great support internally, both from the playing squad and those around me.

The return leg will be played in Estonia next week.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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