Tradition is a factor that should never be ignored in football, cups that oblige players to defend the colors of a club where only victory counts. Zeta has proven that its school, the knowledge of previous generations, has not disappeared. The first champion of Montenegro is on the way back to the professional ranks, because completely unexpectedly "the wolves have gathered in a pack", with 11 consecutive victories they celebrated in the Senior League of the Association of Clubs FSCG - Center.
And somehow, they outscored the leader Balkan Eagles at a packed "Besa Arena" in the last round with a score of 2:0, and thanks to a better head-to-head record, they won the play-off to fill the Meridianbet 2. CFL.
The creators of the feat returned to Zeta from Poland: President Dragan Popovic entrusted the helm Aleksandar Majić, assisted him Vladimir Boljević.
- We took over a club in disarray, after unfulfilled expectations, contracts were reduced, 14 players, mostly with first-league experience, left us. We made a real revolution, gave a chance to the youngsters, who were 'led' on the pitch by an experienced midfielder Zeljko Krstovic. Only those who showed themselves through effort and work played, every rise and deviation from maximum dedication meant going to the bench. There was no discount for the two national team players under 18, only work and dedication meant breaking into the first team and we succeeded. When I arrived in January, immediately after the home defeat to Balkan Eagles, we were six points behind, with numerous departures, and the rival from Tuzi had further strengthened. The club was not allowed to believe in success, but these young men under 17 showed character and I have no problem giving them a chance, guiding them - said the 47-year-old Majić, who celebrated in all 11 games on the bench.
The job is not done, there will be a play-off with the winners of the South - Budva and North - Brskov from Mojkovac. One team goes directly to the Second League, the two that fail will have another chance in the play-off, in which the rivals will be the 8th and 9th from the Second League.
- It's a shame that the competition system doesn't reward our result with a direct placement, because we shouldn't forget the quality of Zabjelo, which was in the game. However, we hope for success in the play-offs, although we don't know anything about our rivals. They had two weeks to observe us, to get to know us. The draw gives us the opportunity to watch them in Tivat on May 16th, we will have information before our match with Brskov in Mojkovac on June 20th, but also for the home match against Budva in Trešnjica four days later. I believe we can, I also believe in our old coaching school, the quality and character that my teachers radiated Brian Nenezic, Baćko Milic i Grandma StojanovicI was lucky that while playing in the defensive midfield of Sutjeska, on the other side there was Nemanja Vidic, Mateja Kezman or Bata Mirkovic - Majić emphasized.
He spent many years in Poland, acquired a Uefa A license, and made his coaching debut in Montenegrin football at Zeta.
- In Poland, it is very difficult to get a Pro license, the system is complex with numerous clubs and candidates. It was possible to learn in Poland too, I had success and as an assistant I reached the final of the League of Provinces under 13, and there are 18 teams involved in the competition. With Lechia Tomašov I also managed to achieve results, placing in the Third League, breaking through among 32 teams in the Polish Cup - concluded Majić, who played for numerous Polish teams.
The son-in-law needs the path to old glory.
The trio of "Montenegrin Poles" - Popović, Majić and Boljević, have a great ambition to return Zeta to its former glory.
- The prerequisite for real and desired rapid progress is a return to the professional ranks, to awaken enthusiasm in young people and train talented children from Zeta, Podgorica... The current situation is unacceptable that we only have a pioneer and youth selection, we must open a football school, form a cadet team. In terms of infrastructure, the stadium in Trešnjica also needs investments, modernization... Popović has a lot of experience, he was responsible for all our transfers in Poland, he was the manager of several clubs there, just like Vladimir with a lot of playing experience in our national team, clubs in Poland, in Cyprus... - explained Majić.
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