Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Vladimir ‘VV’ Vermezovic says he is open to returning to Amakhosi if the club offers him a contract.
The Serbian tactician led the team for three seasons between 2009 and 2012. During this time he guided the team to two Telkom Knockout Cup triumphs in his first two campaigns with the club. He was sacked before the end of the season and later replaced by Stuart Baxter.
Since Baxter’s departure in 2015, the Glamour Boys have failed to win a single trophy. Earlier this week, The South African mentioned why ‘VV’ should return as Kaizer Chiefs coach next season. Vermezovic(60) was responsible for turning Amakhosi into title contenders for the three seasons he was in charge.
Speaking to KickOff, the Serbian coach revealed he was eager to return to Chiefs.
“Of course, why not,” Vermezovic said to KickOff when asked about his interest in the Amakhosi vacant post.
“I have good memories from my time at Chiefs. I made some mistakes just like others also made mistakes, but these are all things that happen in the world of football.
Ex-Khosi coach VV open for Kaizer Chiefs return
“However, with the experience that I now have about South African football, I can deal differently with some things. I understand the environment better now,” he said.
“To understand the mentality of people in that space is very important and that is why I had some problems in the beginning when I got there. The mentality was totally different, but later it became much better.
“Back then everything was new for me, but now I have a better understanding. For Kaizer Chiefs, it is too much to hear that they have gone almost 10 years without winning a trophy,” he added.
VV has had success at Kaizer Chiefs and was known for his no-nonsense approach as a coach.
“Everything is about trophies at Chiefs. I know that because I was there. I know the solution for what is happening at Chiefs.
“Of course, the fans will not be happy if you don’t win games and don’t win trophies.
Vladimir Vermezovic enjoyed his time at Chiefs
“I remember that when I came to Chiefs in 2009, the club was in a better situation than now. It looks bad now,” Vermezovic said.
Despite his stint with Kaizer Chiefs, VV was also a coach at Orlando Pirates, helping them win the 2014 Nedbank Cup.