After the critical comments by players like Ilijoski, Grozdanoski and Naumoski in the media, manager John Toshack responded with a short statement on FFM’s official website.
Naumoski directs more criticism towards Toshack
After Vlatko Grozdanoski and Bazhe Ilijoski, Ilcho Naumoski was the latest player to criticize both John Toshack and the current FFM management.
Tome Pachovski switches to Mechelen
Goalkeeper Tome Pachovski has signed a three year deal to stay in Belgium but move from Beerschot to fellow top division side Mechelen.
Ilijoski and Grozdanoski blast Toshack, Babunski
“Toshack and Babunski, shame on you!” and “The national team has become a market for selling players!” were the comments by players Bazhe Ilijoski and Vlatko Grozdanoski after the Macedonian squad was announced for the friendlies against Portugal and Angola.
Toshack announced squad for upcoming friendlies
Manager John Toshack announced a squad of 22 players for the upcoming friendly matches against Portugal and Angola in late May.
Macedonian internationals performances
Ivan Trickovski, Agim Ibraimi, Vlatko Grozdanoski and Dragi Kocev each provided an assist for their respective teams, Adis Jahovic added two more goals for Wil, Mensur Kurtisi scored one goal for Tobol, while Stojan Ignjatov converted a late penalty to salvage a point for Ethnikos Achnas.
Tome Pacovski linked with Mechelen
Goalkeeper Tome Pacovski, a member of Beerschot, is being linked with a move to Mechelen where he would replace Olivier Renard.
Midweek internationals performances
Mirsad Mijadinoski scored his first league goal in a Wil uniform, Kristijan Naumovski kept a clean sheet for Dinamo Bucureşti, while Martin Bogatinov and Karpaty were able to avoid relegation in the Ukrainian top division.
U21 Qualifier: Macedonia – Northern Ireland 1:0
Macedonia U21 noted a minimal 1:0 home victory over its counterparts from Northern Ireland in a U21 qualifier played today in Kumanovo.
FIFA World Rankings: no changes for Macedonia
On the newest FIFA World Rankings for the month of May, Macedonia remained in the 98th position with its 342 points, same as the previous month.