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Peter Lim's Valencia calm amid accusations of poor management by fans, president insists they want club to be stable and successful

Amid fan rage, Murthy says side in good hands despite upheaval

Valencia president Anil Murthy insists the club must keep a tight lid on costs due to the Covid-19 crisis but the sale of key players such as Francis Coquelin has garnered more flak. Happier days back in October 2014 when Peter Lim (centre) was atten — Happier days back in October 2014 when Peter Lim (centre) was attending his first Valencia game after taking over the La Liga club. With him are (from left) current executive director Koh Kim Huat, then club president Amadeo Salvo and Lim's wife Cherie. PHOTO: VALENCIA CF

David Lee

Sports Correspondent

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Aug 13, 2020, 05:00 AM

The coronavirus pandemic will cost Spanish La Liga club Valencia millions and lead to a "complicated" season but despite local fans baying for blood, their president Anil Murthy insists his management team are up for the challenge.

The 47-year-old Singaporean, a former diplomat, told The Straits Times: "We are bracing ourselves for a difficult season and Valencia will not be the only club affected."

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