
Ardian Mema, the former football player and coach of Tirana, is worried about the situation that the blue and white club is going through. In an interview for "Sport News" on "News 24", Mema emphasized that the white and blue are in a situation similar to that of the year when they were relegated.
In the conversation with the moderator Trevisa Tufa, he connected this opinion with the punishment given by the Disciplinary Commission, which closed the doors to the blue and white fans this season.
Mema, were you waiting for the release of the Rock, or was it a little late? Knowing the nature of President Halili, it is not that he stands out for patience...
Expectations in Tirana are high, especially when it comes to the coach. The results are what affect the work of every coach, to achieve the goals that the club has and to see the beginning of the championship. We are taking Tirana and Partizan, both of them, as they are big teams, should have a fast start. This did not happen in Tirana, the president would necessarily make the decision. I, in the same period, left in the 3rd place, with 3 points difference from the first place. He judged it like this and decided, maybe he did well. Things must be seen from the beginning how it is managed and how the market is made for the smooth running of the championship. We should not have such problems at the beginning of the championship.
Was the Rock primarily responsible for this situation? Or to put the question differently, why is Tirana in this state?
Maybe he could have left him for two more games to give him some time, it's not just the coach's fault. Things are complex, player management, the financial side, these things all come together. The coach can say "Yes" or "No" at the beginning of the championship for this team that Tirana is building. Tirana has had the bad luck of having draws. In this club, there is also the pressure of the fans, who always want... victory.
Halili has selected Magani, but will the new coach solve Tirana's problems?
This is to be seen. If he approached me, I would not go. I wouldn't go into it, I think it could be an adventure. A new coach is not attracted by the financial side, but always thinks about the technical side. I mean, do you think, will I be able to make it with this group?! I wish with all my heart that Magani does well. I trust, I know him, he has a lot of personality. He was in Tirana before and why not, why not make the right change.
Mema, a direct question, is Tirana in danger of being relegated, are you afraid of this scenario?
This is the part I told you about…adventure! Those of us who have worked there know. I didn't like the punishment part of Discipline, the same thing happened to Tirana the year they fell from the Category.
How do you see Disiplina's decision to leave Tirana without fans until the end of the season?
I don't understand what this collective punishment is. We are in a democracy, let the one who committed the crime pay for it. You cannot condemn all the people, there are many who are family members and want to see Tirana. I do not like that the Commissions near the Federation have made this decision. Perhaps they have been influenced, that remains to be seen. There is also an Appeal Commission. That was shameful, to condemn people completely.
No fans for the rest of the season, no team with quality names. Can the January market solve all problems?
This January market is made as a kind of consolation. This is like me telling you to get over the situation. January is lukewarm. Whether they have found any sources of players, I don't know. Good players have other prizes, they don't go to Albania.
Mema, what advice do you have for the white and blue people, for the club, for the fans, for the whole environment?
It should not be left alone. The fans and the team should be co-travelers both, to at least save the season and then see how things will go.
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