27 Dec John Aloisi steps down as Roar head coach

John Aloisi has stepped down as Brisbane Roar head coach, effective immediately.

Darren Davies will take over as interim head coach, with the Roar sitting second-last on the A-League ladder with just one win from nine games.

“For the past three and a half years, I have given every minute of my life to make the Brisbane Roar a success," Aloisi told the club's website in a statement.

“Upon reflection of the current situation, I have made the difficult decision to stand down effective immediately as I believe this is in the best interest of the playing group and football club.

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“Everybody knows the challenges of the past few years and I’m proud to have made the finals each season, qualified for Asia and have gone within a point of winning the Premiers Plate amid all of that.

“I cannot thank the players and football department enough for their support during all of the obstacles we have collectively faced and wish everybody connected to the club – the owners, the players, the fans and the staff – the absolute best for the balance of the season and beyond."