Nelson Vivas: Ex-Arsenal defender
resigns after attacking Quilmes fan
Former Arsenal defender Nelson Vivas
has resigned as manager of Argentine
club Quilmes after attacking one of his
team's supporters in the stands.
Vivas, 44, hit a fan three times after a
1-1 draw at home to Atletico Rafaela in
Argentina's Primera Division.
A club member said the fan had been
insulting Vivas.
Vivas at Arsenal
Signed by Arsene Wenger from Boca
Juniors in 1998
Made 69 appearances, 40 of which
were as a substitute
Moved to Inter Milan in 2001 after a
loan spell with Celta Vigo
Vivas, who spent three years at Arsenal
under Arsene Wenger, said: "I'm not a
violent person but I realise that's not
the image a trainer should give."
After the incident on Monday, club
president Anibal Fernandez said: "He
came to my office and handed in his
resignation.
"He knows he put his foot in it and
realises the situation is uncomfortable
for the team and regrets his actions."
Former Argentina international Vivas
took charge of Quilmes this season, his
first job in management.
Vivas leaves Quilmes in 16th place in
Primera Division, with 14 points from
12 matches.
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