Sharon Mimar Could have recorded a great achievement this season – qualifying for the top playoffs with Bnei Sakhnin after five years. But he chose to leave in the middle of the season and saw from the side how Haim Sylves reaps the compliments. In an interview with the sports channel, he explains what made him make the decision: “I came to Sakhnin last season when they were in last place, two months before the end of the season, when not many believed the team would stay in the league.
“During the break we worked in full cooperation,” he continues, “The management and I built an almost new team, bringing in 15 new players, including five foreigners who did not play in Israel and senior Israelis who created a strong team with a healthy locker room. We worked hard to connect the team as quickly as possible. To my delight, it succeeded, and already in the first game we defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv in Doha. Thanks to the support of the audience, we were able to finish a round in third place. “
Despite this, as mentioned, Mimar decided to end his role: “Sakhnin’s departure was a mistake, period. I was in a very bad and quiet period in my personal life and acted with emotions. It was one of the few times I acted out of emotion and not thought. The group was sixth after we were the only ones to pass. The games with the big three and our chance was great to make a playoff. I asked to go. Most of the time I enjoyed the connection with the management, players and everyone who was associated with the club. I gave a lot of respect and got a lot back. I’m glad to see them succeed and return “.
Throughout his coaching career, Mimar has reached clubs that are in danger of relegation. “During my career I got to four teams that were below the red line, and I left them long before the end of the season, with some of them I almost made it to the top playoffs,” Mimar defends himself, “I’m not afraid of challenges, even if they seem impossible. I have not failed so far in the tasks I have been given. “
About two months ago, he was already presented at Betar Jerusalem, but then it ended in a farce. He recently received inquiries from Maccabi Petah Tikva and Bnei Reina. Mimar: “In all the teams I coached I knew how to connect with the spirit of the club and the people who are in the club. I am a system person who puts the needs of the team first. I always respected and received respect, in all teams. “You can go back to work together. I went through an amazing time at Betar, I arrived when the team was in sixth place and the playoffs were not guaranteed, and we managed to reach the third place that leads to Europe.”
Part of Sakhnin’s success this season have been its foreigners. Ante Polic, Ibrahima Conte and Ari More, brought by Mimar. “Last season, when I built Hadera, we switched 15 players from which we brought four new foreigners. To my delight most of them connected and contributed to Hadera’s success and one of them (Marmentini) also progressed to a big club,” says the coach. In the video and analysis of the player. Many times I come to the team he played for to know about his personality and conduct, an element that is no less important than the professional to my taste. I have a very good relationship with the agents With good foreigners, it can change a team from end to end. “
Why have you not been able to establish yourself in the group for a long time?
“If we analyze the situation in football, we will understand that it is very difficult to create continuity because of all the pressure that exists in the teams today. “A coach wants to stay in the team as long as possible and create a process that will promote him and the team. In the case of Hapoel Jerusalem this season, their patience has paid off with Ziv Arieh and they have benefited greatly, both sides.”
What is the next challenge?
“The truth is you can make a lot of plans, but in the end life takes you where they want to be. Waiting for the next challenge and full of energy to get back to doing it.”