As Seibu owner Goto Takashi (後藤 高志) enters his second year in office, he declined to commit to Nishiguchi (西口) continuing as manager and indicated that the club would not discuss personnel matters during the season, while offering a positive assessment of the team's performance on the field.
Seibu, the group that owns Seibu Holdings, disclosed that it is reviewing the club's management structure as owner Goto Takashi (後藤 高志) enters his second year in office. While no details have been given on its specific personnel policy, the club has indicated that it will not address questions from outside parties about personnel matters during the season. The team's performance this season, including the efforts of the players and manager, has been described as tenacious.
As for Nishiguchi (西口) continuing as manager, the owner himself has yet to reach a clear conclusion. The possibility remains that the club may determine its personnel direction for next season or be forced to reconsider its team-building plans, but for now it is avoiding any definitive statement on whether Nishiguchi (西口) will continue or be dismissed. Fans and other stakeholders will therefore have to wait for further announcements.
Owner Goto Takashi (後藤 高志) has spoken positively about the team's performance, with reports quoting him as saying that they are “fighting hard.” As attention focuses on the effectiveness of the manager's leadership and his decisions on player selection, the owner appears to view the current situation positively while showing no urgency to finalize next season's structure. The club's longer-term direction will depend on developments ahead, but for the time being it is prioritizing its response during the season.