Gjore Jovanovski
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Gjorgje "Gjore" Jovanovski (Macedonian
: Ѓopѓe "Ѓope" Joвaнoвcки ;born 22 March 1956 in Skopje
) is a Macedonian football manager and former player.
As a player he played for FK Vardar
and Red Star Belgrade
in the Yugoslav First League
and for Turkish club Samsunspor
and Ankaragücü
.
He had previously coached FK Sloga Jugomagnat
, FK Rabotnički Kometal
winning two championship before moving to FK Milano Kumanovo
and FK Metalurg Skopje
. He was chosen three times for the award of the "best football coach in Macedonia" by Sport radio 90.3 fm having been one of the best coaches in Macedonia winning five league and two cup titles. He was also the head coach of the Macedonian national team from 2001 to 2002.
On 17 August 2010, Jovanovski was announced as the manager of CSKA Sofia.
On 21 October 2010, Jovanovski was fired from his position of head coach of CSKA Sofia, with a 0:2 home loss against Rapid Vienna in a UEFA Europa League match proving to be the last straw, following a string of weak performances.
On 14 June 2011, Jovanovski accepted offer to take over as head coach from Bangladesh
, which was looking to replace the departed Robert Rubčić
. He signed a one-year contract. However, Bangladesh announced that it had dimissed him from coaching post because he is unwilling to travel to Pakistan for a World Cup qualifier
on July 3, only nine days after the appointment.
Macedonian language
Macedonian is a South Slavic language spoken as a first language by approximately 2–3 million people principally in the region of Macedonia but also in the Macedonian diaspora...
: Ѓopѓe "Ѓope" Joвaнoвcки ;born 22 March 1956 in Skopje
Skopje
Skopje is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Macedonia with about a third of the total population. It is the country's political, cultural, economic, and academic centre...
) is a Macedonian football manager and former player.
As a player he played for FK Vardar
FK Vardar
FK Vardar Skopje is a Macedonian football club based in the capital city of Skopje. FK Vardar is currently a member of the 1-MFL. FK Vardar is the most popular and renowned Macedonian football club both domestically and abroad, having won 6 national championships and 6 national cups...
and Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions...
in the Yugoslav First League
Yugoslav First League
The Yugoslav First League was the premier football league in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and socialist Yugoslavia...
and for Turkish club Samsunspor
Samsunspor
Samsunspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Samsun. The club was formed through a merger of five clubs: 19 Mayıs, Akınspor, Fener Gençlik, Samsunspor, and Samsunspor Galatasaray. The club colours are red and white, and they play their home matches at Samsun 19 Mayıs...
and Ankaragücü
Ankaragücü
MKE Ankaragücü is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Ankara. The club wears a yellow and navy kit and play their home matches at Ankara 19 Mayis....
.
He had previously coached FK Sloga Jugomagnat
FK Sloga Jugomagnat
FK Sloga Jugomagnat is a football club, playing in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. They currently compete in the Macedonian Vtora Liga.-Achievements:Macedonian First League: 3*1999*2000*2001Macedonian Cup: 3*1996*2000*2004Runners-up: 5...
, FK Rabotnički Kometal
FK Rabotnicki
FK Rabotnički is a football club that plays at the Philip II Arena in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. They currently compete in the Macedonian First League.-History:...
winning two championship before moving to FK Milano Kumanovo
FK Milano Kumanovo
FK Milano is a Macedonian football club from Kumanovo, a city in the north of the Republic of Macedonia. The club was promoted to the Macedonian First League in 2007 and finished second in their first season in 2008...
and FK Metalurg Skopje
FK Metalurg Skopje
FK Metalurg is a football club from Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. It was founded in 1964. Official club and fan colours of FK Metalurg are green and white. Metalurg entered the Macedonian First League in the 1992/93 season and got relegated in the same year. After playing 15 seasons in the...
. He was chosen three times for the award of the "best football coach in Macedonia" by Sport radio 90.3 fm having been one of the best coaches in Macedonia winning five league and two cup titles. He was also the head coach of the Macedonian national team from 2001 to 2002.
On 17 August 2010, Jovanovski was announced as the manager of CSKA Sofia.
On 21 October 2010, Jovanovski was fired from his position of head coach of CSKA Sofia, with a 0:2 home loss against Rapid Vienna in a UEFA Europa League match proving to be the last straw, following a string of weak performances.
On 14 June 2011, Jovanovski accepted offer to take over as head coach from Bangladesh
Bangladesh national football team
The Bangladesh national football team is the national team of Bangladesh controlled by the Bangladesh Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation and has yet to qualify for the World Cup finals...
, which was looking to replace the departed Robert Rubčić
Robert Rubčić
Robert Rubčić is a former Croatian footballer and current head coach.-Playing career:As a player, Rubčić played for HNK Rijeka, he was club's captain for 5 years, he was also part of the first Croatian national football team after independence, in 1990. He debuted on 22 December 1990, in a...
. He signed a one-year contract. However, Bangladesh announced that it had dimissed him from coaching post because he is unwilling to travel to Pakistan for a World Cup qualifier
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC First Round
This page provides the summaries of the AFC First Round matches for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.-Format:In this round the sixteen lowest seeded teams were drawn into 8 home-and-away ties...
on July 3, only nine days after the appointment.
Honours
- FK Sloga Jugomagnat
- Macedonian CupMacedonian CupThe Macedonian Cup is the top knockout tournament of the Macedonian football. It was created in 1992.- Finals :-Performance By Club:The finals were:-External links:* *...
: 1- Winner: 2003-04
- Macedonian Cup
- FK Rabotnicki Skopje
- Macedonian First LeagueMacedonian First LeagueThe First Macedonian Football League is the highest professional football competition in the Republic of Macedonia.The league consists of 12 teams. The teams play against each other 3 times...
: 2- Winner: 2004-05, 2005-06
- Runner-up: 2006-07
- Macedonian First League