Who is to take up the Vardar hot seat?

The news of Indira Kastratovic and Vardar split struck the handball world like a storm. What seemed to be a close-knit bunch until a few days ago, now remains in the balance. They seamed ready to take on the challenges of the new Women’s EHF Champions League season by going back to basics with Indira as the sole tactician; however, the fortunes of the ‘destined-for-bronze’ team, now look uncertain. At this point, everything is in the hands of the clubs newly installed sporting director and Russian handball legend Eduard Koksharov, who will also face a big test of his own – choosing a new coach. Kastratovic has been at the club since 2012, and has led the Macedonian powerhouse to a trio of third-placed finishes at the Women’s EHF FINAL4.

The repeated result last term has been received with mixed response from the fan base as well as people associated with the Skopje-based club. However, with no official statement on what exactly prompted the club to lose patience with the coach of four years and seal Kastratovic’s faith; the lackluster 27:27 draw in front of the home fans in Skopje remains the most likely reason. Vardar management has reacted upon the first warning sign by looking elsewhere. 
As soon as the word of Kastratovic’s split had surfaced, speculation came mounting of who will take the Vardar hot seat. The opportunity to work under the very best conditions available, and with a plethora of talent at disposal does not come every day; therefore, some of the very best available names have been linked to fill the vacancy at Jane Sandanski. The man for the job? One of the first high-profile names to come across is the Slovenian coaching maestro Tone Tiselj.   Tiselj has vast coaching experience at the highest level, with the likes of Buducnost, Krim and Baia Mare. His methods have never been questioned, having won two Women’s EHF Champions League trophies (both with Krim in 2001 and 2003). Furthermore, Tiselj’s high adaptability also makes him a favorable choice for the job. Known for his miraculous turn of Baia Mare’s fortunes — from zero points at the start of the Main Round to a quarter-final berth — and also being one of the very few coaches in the game to have proven himself as a top quality tactician with both men’s and women’s teams. The 55-year old professor of physical education also lead both Celje and Gorenje to domestic championship titles, as …

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