Olimpija in 2008/09 season

[elaj]

So it looks like Olimpija is in 9th right now in Adriatic League. I know that apparently this is a poor position but it also looks like they are still in the range where they could put together some wins and regain position.

Will Jurković be a significant factor in getting better?

What do you think the major structural changes will/should be?

edit: also it looks like some tough luck---in their recent 4 game losing streak, 3 of the games have been by 5 pts or less

Jonathan Wallace was fired on Friday, I guess you won't be supporting Olimpija anymore. Yea, club is in big shit at the moment, we will see what will happen in next games, this can't go on for long.

[Joško Poljak Fan]

Jurkovič's best period is almost a decade away... he is just a temporary solution.

The good news is that Mirza Begić supposedly prolongued his contract for two more years at least one great news after all those stuff lately...

[rikhardur]

The good news is that Mirza Begić supposedly prolongued his contract for two more years at least one great news after all those stuff lately...

The best thing to do really. Heard some Euro sharks wanted him, but I think he should stay in Olimpija some more time and develope his skills properly with lots of playing time and helping the team. The sharks later.

[JGX]

Interview with Wallace, presumably before he was released:

http://blogs.thehoya.com/paranoia/?p=468

[RuleBook]

Jonathan Wallace was fired on Friday, I guess you won't be supporting Olimpija anymore. Yea, club is in big shit at the moment, we will see what will happen in next games, this can't go on for long.

nah..it's been interesting following Olimpija so I'll keep track of them---i don't know who i'll root for if Wallace goes to a team that play them at some point

and from the article from the hoya what does 'Picamache' mean?

[Alyosha12]

nah..it's been interesting following Olimpija so I'll keep track of them---i don't know who i'll root for if Wallace goes to a team that play them at some point

and from the article from the hoya what does 'Picamache' mean?

I think he ment pi**mater which means mofo, but the long version

[Fish]

I've had it...
last night was a disgrace! Hats off to Spanish team, but I am sick of watching our team "participate"! for so many years now!
Every single player of Juventut was better than our best...
It could easily went to 40 + if you ask me. Đikić is not responsible if he has players that are absolutely clueless and were dumped by other teams. Last year Dragic was the ONLY reason for selling season tickets ,why no one sees that?
As long as all of our "capable" players will be playing for $$$ in foreign and American clubs it will be the same story all over again. Europe needs a salary cap and drafting system. Otherwise we (small countries ) are history. Sponsors are losing interest, 1/2 of the country cannot even SEE games on tv...
Olimpija leaders are f. crazy...you must just turn on common sense...
OK first you must have one!

It's a shame because I LOVE basketball...but
BB haters are taking over here - no doubt

I am going back to watch the only real game (NCAA) now...

let me know when and if the things change...
goodbye

[elaj]

Union Olimpija sacked coach Aleksandar Džikić. New coach should be announced on Monday. According to rumors main candidats are Memi Bečirovič and Jure Zdovc. In my opinion new coach will be Zdovc.

Vice-president Peter Vilfan, who was responsible for bringing Džikić to Olimpija also stepped down from his position.

[Alyosha12]

Wow the Slovenian basketball federation lobby is stronger then i thought.

[Joško Poljak Fan]

well, I am kind of used to all that
the only surprise that can happen is one coach lasting for more than 9 months

Džikić was saying that he definately wouldn't choose one player again if he had the chance, any idea who might that be?

anyway... I would hate to see Martič as a head coach, as far as Zdovc, Mahorič, Okorn I'd be willing to give them a shot, no matter all that shit the first two keep getting on their heads. Since I haven't yet bought Olimpija, I guess I'll just have to get along with any coach they choose... still bleeding green, dammit, eventhough there isn't much blood left in circulation since the past few seasons...

[woma]

well, I am kind of used to all that
the only surprise that can happen is one coach lasting for more than 9 months

Džikić was saying that he definately wouldn't choose one player again if he had the chance, any idea who might that be?

anyway... I would hate to see Martič as a head coach, as far as Zdovc, Mahorič, Okorn I'd be willing to give them a shot, no matter all that shit the first two keep getting on their heads. Since I haven't yet bought Olimpija, I guess I'll just have to get along with any coach they choose... still bleeding green, dammit, eventhough there isn't much blood left in circulation since the past few seasons...

Okorn is currently in Slupsk .

[elaj]

Okorn is currently in Slupsk .

It doesn't really matter... he can break the contract as I heard, and he is willing to do it, if management of Olimpija will pick him. He has the best chances besides Zdovc and Bečirovič because our president and director are both close friends of him from his time in Škofja Loka.

I would wait with current coaching staff till end of season and then hire Filipovski or sign Zdovc now and work with him in the long run.