The Istra 1961 Post
Squad16 Nov 2026
Mohamed Nasraoui in a row with a teammate
It was not about football and everybody who saw it knows that. Two men who have to play together on Saturday said things at Istra 1961 this week that will take longer than a week to unsay.
Squad16 Nov 2026
A row about effort at Istra 1961
Somebody said out loud what several people thought about how hard another man trains, and Samuli Miettinen was in the middle of it. The one dressing-room argument that is genuinely about football.
Loan watch16 Nov 2026
Petar Nemet wants to come home
“I did not go to Uljanik Pula to sit and watch. I want to come back to Istra 1961 and fight for my place.” 0 appearances in 14 matches say the rest.
The dugout16 Nov 2026
No hiding place for Niko Šepić
“I pick players who do the work. All of it.” No name was spoken; every camera still turned to Niko Šepić, and the manager let it.
The dugout16 Nov 2026
Istra 1961 keep their word to Ivan Šaranić
Clubs make promises constantly and the page usually only hears about them when they are broken. This one was honoured, and the dressing room noticed that faster than any supporter did.
The dugout16 Nov 2026
Raul Kumar asks for a word with the manager
“I would rather say it to his face than read about it.” The meeting was requested by the player, which tells you most of what you need to know.
In brief
- Market Vinko Rozić linked with a move away
- The dugout Leon Ayinde gets picked when it counts
- Looking ahead Home comforts ahead for Istra 1961
- Squad Antonio Maurić is the talk of the training ground