Yaw Preko has opened up about the challenges and pressures that come with coaching a Premier League team compared to a lower-tier side.
Preko, who most recently managed Great Olympics, was dismissed from his position in February 2022 due to a string of disappointing performances in the ongoing Ghana Premier League.
Contrary to claims made by Accra Great Olympics' spokesperson, Saint Osei, that Preko and the club mutually agreed to part ways, the former manager denied any such agreement.
He stated that no member of the team approached him regarding his departure. These remarks were made in response to the earlier claims made by the club's spokesperson.
Speaking to ETV Ghana Sports, the 48-year-old coach expressed a sense of relief and relaxation in his current role, citing a lower demand compared to coaching a Premier League club.
He emphasized his focus on player development in his present position with Shooting Stars Football Club, a lower-tier side competing in the Greater Accra Division Two League.
“I’m more relaxed now because when it comes to Shooting Stars, the tempo and demand is not the same as coaching a premier league club, but I love it here (Shooting Stars) because I get the opportunity to implement so many things.
"The premier league is more result oriented so you don’t get enough time for the boys to catch so many things.
“But here we are developing the kids, whether we win or lose we still have to be on track in terms of basics and everything. We don’t want to rush them because it is a learning process."