Hungry for titles says Popov

Jan 10, 2013 - 11:09:36 | Hussain Sinan

Speaking exclusiveto maldivesoccer.com yesterday after he inspected the practice grounds (MSPhoto: Hussain Sinan)

Male’, MALDIVES – In an exclusive interview to maldivesoccer.com, New Radiant’s newly appointed coach, Velizar Emilov Popov has said that he is hungry for titles and urged the supporters to back the team.

“I want to make history with the club. I want to be remembered after years. I am workaholic. I want to do hardwork.”

“I am hungry for titles. The first priority is AFC Cup. International tournaments should be the top priority. We want to win the local tournaments as well”

“I don’t feel that being young is a problem. I have been a coach for the last 12 years. Under my leadership Cherno More played in the UEFA Europa League. So I hope the supporters will keep faith in me and would be behind the team.”

“The most important thing for the supporters is to support the team. Because the team is bigger than everyone. It would be difficult. With faith, hardwork nothing is impossible. My biggest objective is to concentrate in the AFC Cup. It is very important for us. It would be a huge challenge because we are playing against big clubs strong teams. Champions of Hongkong, Champion of Myanmar, Indonesian Persivo will be very difficult. It is a big challenge”

When Velizar was working as an assistant coach, the team played in the UEFA Cup against teams such as CSKA Sofia, VfB Stuttgart. In 2009 – 2010 season under the guidance of Velizar, Cherno More played in the UEFA Europa League. They were drawn against Dutch powerhouse PSV Eindhoven in the third qualifying round. Cherno More was eliminated after a