Tomáš Galásek Relieved of His Duties as Baník Ostrava Head Coach
Tomáš Galásek has been sacked as the head coach of Czech First League side Baník Ostrava, with Jaroslav Smetana taking over as interim manager. The decision was made following a string of disappointing results,and was announced on February 16,2026.
Multiple sources confirm the change in leadership. Sport.cz first reported the news, with eFotbal adding that the club’s leadership had lost patience with the team’s performance. Deník N also reported on the dismissal after just twelve competitive matches.
Fan reaction has been largely negative, with some supporters criticizing the club’s management as making “desperate moves” and leading the team “from bad to worse,” as reported by [Ruik](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxQSXY3M3E3MUZGVHFvb0tqN1NZdzM2Z3MzTWczUU9naTFjN2x2UUduMFdwa2Y0WG1TX1dUTVdMQlJGcGJXRmhtM296bWNVaHdDRllISFJSamVMVTczMDZmdWR2SUJYdi1UeWsxd2V6eTVBb29vckttZGlhNHlqbkJUSEZha2xLbjhqbzlSTGtVWUFpWHRISnpzWmt