Gamal Hamza, a former Zamalek star, criticized the club’s current situation, noting what he described as an electronic war among officials on social media.
In radio remarks, Hamza said that Zamalek is facing internal conflicts, rooted in the activity of social networks and some board members.
He added: "The overall situation at Zamalek is not at its best, and appointing John Edward as the club’s sporting director from the start was a mistake."
He also argued that John Edward has not delivered since his appointment, and the signings made so far are not up to the club’s standards; he believes the presence of John Edward overseeing football operations is a problem.
Hamza noted that the only notable action by John Edward has been thanking the kit room staff, which he termed as the sole "achievement".
He criticized Yannick Ferreira’s leadership at Zamalek, saying he is not suited to coach a big club with the white jersey’s ambitions.
Hamza stressed that Yannick Ferreira seems physically exhausted and that the team’s decline in results is owed to the coach.
He added: "I know catastrophic things about Zamalek, but I won’t speak out to protect the club; the team needs calm and public support, and the board should search for a manager who fits the white jersey."
He referenced an ongoing debate on social media and the players’ delayed salaries as part of the club’s current crisis.
“The board has stated that there is no intention to end John Edward’s tenure and will take legal action against rumor spreaders,” Hamza quoted the club’s statement in a summary.
The club’s statement also reaffirmed support for the football management and vows to resolve the issues to meet the fans’ expectations this season.
In the end, the fans are hoping for a return to form and a calmer environment at the club.
Ferreira’s own comments
Yannick Ferreira urged patience and argued that every match has a different storyline; the common thread is scoring first and then conceding for various reasons.
The ongoing financial crunch has seen players unpaid for three consecutive months, with the coach’s staff in the same boat, and some players considering formal action with FIFA.
There have also been external pressure as the club lost leadership in the league standings and even faced the loss of a vital training field in 6 October, with management seeking to recover it to sustain income.
Amid these challenges, the administration says it remains committed to supporting the current football management and to overcoming obstacles for the club’s ambitions.
In the end, the fans are hoping for a return to form and a calmer environment at the club.
Punchlines:
Punchline 1 (in the style of a legendary comedian): If football were a film, Zamalek's script would still need a plot twist and a decent budget for the finale.
Punchline 2: Patience is a virtue, but at Zamalek it seems to require a pay raise and a better agent to close the deal with success.
