"Something is rotten in the state of Sweden, though it's a Dane taking the blame. Jon Dahl Tomasson, one-time Newcastle flop turned elite Feyenoord and Milan forward and former Blackburn manager, has just been sent packing after presiding over historic failure as manager of his neighbouring country. Resign JDT read one banner in Stockholm's national stadium after Sweden lost 2-0 to Switzerland on Friday, while another read danskjavel, roughly translated as JDT's nationality within a portmanteau questioning his parentage."
"We have full confidence in our national coach until we don't, wailed the Arsenal legend and Swedish FA suit Kim Kallstrom after the match. It appears that faith melted away overnight like an Ikea candle. The decision [to sack Tomasson] is based on the fact that the men's national team has not delivered the results we hoped for, Swedish FA chief suit Simon Astrom roared on Tuesday afternoon."
Jon Dahl Tomasson was dismissed as Sweden manager after consecutive home defeats, including a 2-0 loss to Switzerland and a 1-0 loss to Kosovo. Fans displayed banners in Stockholm calling for his resignation and questioning his nationality. Media pressure intensified, with Noa Bachner writing that there are no acceptable arguments other than replacement. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres performed well below expectations and received low ratings in national press. Kim Källström expressed initial confidence but that confidence evaporated. Swedish FA chief Simon Astrom said the decision was based on failure to deliver expected results and noted a remaining chance of a playoff in March.
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