Ivan Prelec has been appointed as the head coach of Vejle Boldklub, marking a return to the club amidst a period of frequent changes in leadership. The Croatian coach’s arrival signifies the fourth coaching change within Vejle Boldklub in 2025 alone.
The club has experienced significant turnover in its coaching staff over the past decade. The instability highlights the challenges faced by Vejle Boldklub in maintaining consistent leadership.
Here’s a chronological overview of Vejle Boldklub’s coaching appointments in the last ten years:
- 2025-: Ivan Prelec (Croatia)
- 2025: Steffen Kielstrup and Johnny Mølby (Denmark, interim)
- 2024-2025: Mihai Teja (Romania)
- 2022-2024: Ivan Prelec (Croatia)
- 2021-2022: Peter Sørensen (Denmark)
- 2021: Steffen Kielstrup and Frederik Birk (Denmark, interim)
- 2021: Carit Falch (Denmark)
- 2019-2021: Constantin Galca (Romania)
- 2017-2019: Adolfo Sormani (Italy)
- 2016-2017: Andreas Alm (Sweden)
- 2016: Steen Thychosen (Denmark, interim)
- 2014-2016: Klebér Saarenpää (Sweden)
The frequent changes in coaching personnel reflect a broader struggle for stability and consistent performance within the club. Vejle Boldklub will look to Prelec to bring stability and guide the team forward.