The Immortals team in the LCS is under the public eye following their decision to fire their fourth head coach in as many years. The culmination of their struggle, alongside the lackluster performances that led the team to miss the LCS playoffs for the fifth consecutive interval, has resulted in a barrage of criticism from LCS viewers.
Following the dismissal of their head coach, Alexey 'Sharkz' Taranda, the LCS franchise has once again found itself in the spotlight under rather dire circumstances. The team, which has had a history of being arguably one of the worst in the North American league, has seen its fair share of roster and coaching staff changes over the years.
The announcement of Sharkz's departure from Immortals stirred a myriad of reactions from LCS viewers, including casters and analysts. They took this opportunity to make light of the organization's questionable decision-making and team-building strategies.
Interestingly, this wasn't the first time the LCS franchise has faced a backlash following a decision to dismiss their head coach. In fact, this has been a rather frequent occurrence in the organization’s history.
Besides the firing of their coach, Immortals has also been a target for critics for its dwindling fan base. With a slew of underperforming coaches and a dramatic decline in team performance, it is no surprise that criticism is swelling against Immortals.
When Immortals made the announcement of Sharkz’s departure on social media, it was met with ridicule and sarcastic comments from LCS viewers. This further highlights the growing disenchantment among the audience towards the team.
A response that stood out was from a viewer who satirically expressed his desire to 'speed run last place'. Such comments reveal the level of frustration and sarcasm that has crept into discussions about Immortals among LCS viewers.
Alongside viewers, made up of fans and pundits alike, Sharkz himself also took to social media to announce his departure from the team. This received numerous votes of confidence from former team members and analysts alike who criticized the organization's decision.
Many casters expressed their dissent over the quick move to drop Sharkz. One particular comment from LCS caster Barento 'Raz' Mohammed attracted significant attention. Raz highlighted the hardship of managing a team with mixed languages, attributing this as a factor that led to the team's downfall.
Social media was flooded with comments alluding to the failure of Immortals. One of the most biting comments came from Kelsey Moser, the former head coach at Evil Geniuses. She pointed her criticism at the management suggesting that they reconsider their hiring process.
Among the barrage of criticism aimed at Immortals, Moser's view was one of the most popular. She chose not to comment on the coaches themselves but questioned the recruitment process of Immortals given the persistent lack of team success.
Moser's comments are reflective of a broader sentiment among LCS viewers, that Immortals' management needs a relook, especially when it comes to hiring coaching staff. Despite constant changes in coaches, the team's performances have not improved, prompting Moser and others to question the team's strategy.
As the conversation continues to evolve, it becomes increasingly clear that the Immortals are stuck in a spiral of ineffective leadership and poor decision-making. Each new coaching staff seems to bring new hope for success, yet those hopes continually fall flat. It is seemingly an almost impossible mountain to climb.
Another analysis suggested that the Immortals franchise must pay considerable attention to their recruitment process, especially the positions that directly influence the team's tactical prowess on the field.
The future of Immortals remains uncertain. Whether they can reinvent their coaching staff and return to their early success in 2016 and 2017 is yet to be seen. Considering their previous record, it does seem like a bleak prospect.
Given the current scenario, the Immortals franchise faces an uphill battle. With the firing of another head coach and the unsupportive response from the LCS community, they need to pull off a miracle to escape another last-place finish.
In sum, Immortal's storied history with dismissing coaches and the subsequent fallout with the LCS viewers makes for a tough situation. Without a doubt, the decision to fire their head coach once again has opened a Pandora's box of criticism from viewers and analysts alike.