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Yonatan Alon Reflects on a Turbulent Exit from Hapoel Jerusalem
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100% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 16, 2026
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Yonatan Alon, newly appointed professional director at Hapoel HaEmek, reflected on his difficult time coaching Hapoel Jerusalem. He described the suspended playoff game against Hapoel Tel Aviv, the emotional strain inside the club, and questions surrounding his future after offers, coaching changes, and major roster moves.
- 01Alon said Hapoel Jerusalem spent months in a survival mode where “everything could fall apart.”
- 02He described players refusing to continue after the suspended game against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- 03Alon said he told the squad, “I’m with you,” and apologized to Dimitrios Itoudis.
- 04He was asked about a roughly $1 million offer from Ofer Yannay and Sasha Obradovic’s arrival.
- 05The interview also covered Anthony Lamb and Alon’s move to Hapoel HaEmek.
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