Join us on a captivating podcast as we dive into career of former Paralimni striker, Aleksandar Vucenovic. In this engaging episode, Aleksandar takes us on a fascinating journey through his life, sharing personal anecdotes and insights from his career in the game.

Aleksandar recounts his childhood passion for football and reveals his idols who inspired him to pursue the beautiful game. He takes us back to the formative years of his career in Austria, discussing the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned along the way.

A small portion of the podcast is dedicated to the current state of the Austrian Bundesliga, where Aleksandar delves into the dominance of RB Salzburg and speculates whether Aris Limassol could replicate a similar level of success. His astute analysis provides us with a unique perspective on the competitive landscape of these leagues.

Aleksandar passionately addresses the controversial moments surrounding Paralimni’s 4-2 loss at Salamina, focusing on two denied penalties that had a significant impact on the club’s season. He shares his candid views on Cypriot referees, offering insightful commentary on the challenges faced by players and teams in the Cypriot League.

Listeners will be enthralled as Aleksandar recounts his unforgettable wonder goal against Akritas, a mesmerising moment that showcased his exceptional skill and technique. Additionally, he sheds light on the intriguing connection between West Ham and Paralimni.

To add some lightheartedness to the podcast, quick-fire questions are posed to Aleksandar, giving listeners a chance to discover his favourite memories with Paralimni team mates.

00:00 INTRO
01:25 EARLY MEMORIES
06:50 AUSTRIAN BUNDESLIGA AND SALZBURG’S DOMINANCE
11:50 WILL THE FINANCIAL POWER OF ARIS AND PAFOS LEAD TO DOMINANCE?
16:00 BIG CLUBS WITH FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES
17:30 IMPORTANCE OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
21:28 CYPRIOTS OUTSIDE THE ISLAND
24:44 CYPRIOT KIDS IN THEIR COMORT ZONE
27:39 SATSIAS MENTALITY
29:35 FAMILY ATMOSPHERE AT PARALIMNI
32:48 VUCENOVIC WOULD SCORE MORE GOALS AT A BIGGER CLUB
36:40 NOT STARTING REGULARLY
38:40 CONTROVERSIAL VAR DECISIONS
44:40 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FOREIGN AND CYPRIOT REFEREES
49:00 HOW REFEREES CAN LEVEL UP
50:40 VAR ISN’T BEING USED PROPERLY
55:15 SUPPORT FOR PARALIMNI
58:00 PLAYERS GIVING IT THEIR ALL
01:00:13 GOAL VS AKRITAS
01:03:54 THIS IS CYPRUS
01:06:03 QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS
01:15:38 WEST HAM LINK WITH PARALIMNI
01:17:29 OUTRO