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Former CSKA player Todor Timonov said that if the “reds” team from 11 years ago meet Bruno Akrapovich’s current team, they will beat them 3-0.
Hi how are you? What do you do? You are already out of the media attention, but I am sure people will be happy to hear from you again, you are still the Prince of Plovdiv.
For the sake of truth, the fact that you are far away is the best option, when you get very, very flashy, they connect with everything and it is quite stressful. I’m fine. I work, I play for Maritza in the Third League and I take care of my family.
11 years ago he returned to play for CSKA against Roma in the group stage of the Europa League. What do you remember about this match except that you lost in both games?
Realistically, this is a long way back in time. I remember that the Sofia game was played between December 12 and 15. It was quite cold. It was the last game of the season as a whole. We hadn’t accepted money in three months. The night before the game they took us by bus, we took a total of three salaries and the bonus for entering the Europa League. Our mood was quite lively. For the sake of truth, we talked to the guys that we would go out and hit Roma, but the opposite happened. On the move, they almost took all three points with a score of 3: 0, if I’m not mistaken, although we played well. Our championship is very far from anyone in Europe.
Are you sorry Totti didn’t play in both games?
Sorry, yes, especially in Italy. The mere fact that he was on the bench in Rome was enough for me. After the game I took off a shirt. I saw him in person and we met. I’m sorry. The Prince of Plovdiv came out precisely for him. It’s no secret that he’s my favorite soccer player. After not playing, I don’t have a favorite player. I don’t underestimate Messi, Ronaldo and the other players, but my type of players is gone, and Totti was one of them.
What are the similarities and differences between the CSKA team you played for and the current one?
There is no resemblance between the two teams. The difference is that the players we played with were much better players than the players who play for CSKA. If a match is organized between those players from that team and those, we will easily beat them 3-0. I don’t want to offend anyone, not the new coach or the management, but then there were much more valuable players, and Lubo Penev was the coach. All the players looked him in the eye and trusted him. He brought us together from many teams and in a very short time accomplished something. In the second or third month we enter the Europa League groups. The difference is that the players were better then.
Then the coach was Lubo Penev, and now it’s Bruno Akrapovich, strong figures. What is your opinion of the Bosnian and were you surprised that he took over CSKA?
I was surprised that he took over from CSKA, because things were going well for him in Loko Plovdiv. All Bulgaria saw that he transformed the team. At first he was about to be released because things were not going well for him. He apparently managed to convince Krusharski and the players that he is a strong figure and that everything he says must be done and done. Most likely things will happen to him at CSKA too, but it takes time. Each coach should have time to work to see his handwriting and the way the team plays. I think it will work.
Is there a chance the Reds will take something this time? It is said that Roma will come with a weak team.
Earlier this week an article came out that the Roma manager will experiment and create young players, which is fine. The development of football is young footballers. The moment has come when CSKA must take advantage. CSKA must press and take the three points that will remain in history. Every point in these tournaments is money. Bruno Akrapovich hinted at it before the previous game.
You are a long time Botev Plovdiv football player, we cannot ignore this issue either. Why did the “canaries” arrive?
I’m out of the kitchen now. Every team has ups and downs. In this case, Levski is more or less in the same place as Botev: a big hole. It’s just a matter of time, a matter of finances for both teams to make things happen. One or two more quality players at Botev and one or two at Levski, with good coaches and good organization. I don’t think their place is where they are right now. Time will tell.
Is there light in the tunnel and you wonder, like most fans, what will a Russian billionaire look for in Plovdiv?
I have no idea. Probably to launder some money. He has a lot of footballers and he loved football. How true it is, I don’t know. Let’s see.
There is no way around the topic of the pandemic. Does this scare you? What advice would you give to people who still question everything?
People must be careful. The virus exists, but I don’t think it is that dangerous. I try not to watch a lot of television and news.
Do you see yourself in football as a coach or as a coach?
There was a time when I started getting a license and practicing. At first I started directing children, then I became a coach at European College Plovdiv. Over time, I became disillusioned and gave up everything. I got a call from Maritsa and went back to playing. I don’t know, for the sake of truth it’s possible. I understand the matter, but we’ll see. To date, it is not my priority and fixed idea, but everything is possible.
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