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  1. My wife is Portuguese. My father in law explained to me what happened to portugal. They never qualified. In World Cup 66 they finally made it and finished 3rd. Then they never qualified till Euro 84 and world cup 86. In soccer mad country they knew they had to change. So they fired everyone in the federation, invested heavily in training facilities state of the art. Hired the best youth coaches. Got a youth blueprint made up to follow. Also the teams improved their facilities because they new the only way to survive was to produce great young players and sell them. Win situation for them and also the national team. What it produced was youth under 20 World Cup winners in 89 and 91. Plus champions in all age groups. Since qualifying for Euro 96 they have only missed out on the world cup98. That's 11 tournaments qualified for. Well 10 because they were hosts in 04. They have gone to 3 finals winning 2, plus they were semifinalists 5 times in tournaments. This from a country of 11 million people and financial problems like Greece. And they look like qualifying for 2020. This is what Greece need to do. But won't happen. And it's not just portugal. Many countries have done it and its paying off. But there's to much corruption in Greece.
    4 points
  2. This might be my interpretation but I’m reading between the lines here. Something is very wrong internally and you can see it manifest in the game itself. Socrates is actually being very brave, he seems to be calling out management from the top. I personally like his attitude after such a big loss. I'd be more concerned if he was full of excuses post match interview. His dissatisfaction is encouraging.
    3 points
  3. He is 80 years old now. He is retired for years now. Let the man live in peace. He did enough for us!
    2 points
  4. Then they should leave. Even if he’s the worst coach ever, inmates should never run the jail. Shut up and play. Are the little tiny millionaires feeling hurt. Awwww
    2 points
  5. The game was for the 2021 U21 Euro qualifying. Not for the 2019 Euro U21 competition.
    1 point
  6. PAOK should just pay AEX's fine as well. After all the men should always pay the bill when they take their gomenes out.
    1 point
  7. I think at this point we should all throw our hats in to be manager lol
    1 point
  8. In the interview Sokratis gave, it sounded like he had already spoken with Katsoranis how he felt. This was a long time coming. It must be tough for guys like Sok, Manolas - coming from clubs you have world class coaches/facilities to a place where it is nowhere near as structured.
    1 point
  9. Forget these old school coaches we need a younger guy that values skill and will look and play our most skill players, a coach that can build a current and modern system soccer has changed from the years of Otto. Our biggest problem to address is our midfield if we can’t fix that we will never be competitive it’s our biggest downfall..
    1 point
  10. http://www.sport-fm.gr/article/podosfairo/prokrimatika euro/anastasiadis-mporoume-na-diekdikisoume-padou-apotelesma-to-blepete-ki-eseis-auto/3989059?fbclid=IwAR3-OPYwI6Os1k7FRs0h1tLiOznfjEGKd9d_sOGGhoQ5CBrtVrtqIo12VqM Για γέλια και για κλάματα είναι ο τύπος...
    1 point
  11. The results speak for themselves. We’ve conceded 9 and scored 0 first half goals in 4 matches. If he stays and Soc, Manolas and Torosidis leave we will be Pot 5/6 team by the time WC qualifiers start. Not starting Manolas, leaving Torosidis out, changing goalies like he’s changing shirts. Lol. Instability is off the scale. The coach has to be shown the door.
    1 point
  12. Samaris is the main problem, once again today I cringed as I watched him cheaply give the ball away and make so many bad passes and decisions with the ball. He has been so awful the last three matches.
    1 point
  13. Davies is there only player I would take. I guess will see how they do in the Gold cup, but while there playing countries like Martinique, Cuba and Mexico (Mexico are good but highly overrated) Greece are grouped with a 4x World Cup winner in Italy. Canadas men’s team will only qualify for a World Cup as host in 2026 and that’s if FIFA allows it, my two cents.. Pa Me Ellada!!
    1 point
  14. I also believe Anastasiadis is handicapping players who already handicapped. The Greek players are already limited so the best way to get the best out of them is by playing them in positions where they will succeed. A 4-3-3 is good or a 4-4-2. Samaris is useless. Our midfield needs fixing. Our wide players need to be actual wingers.
    1 point
  15. Guys the common problem is EPO. They have always been corrupt that the root of this its money first football if its convenient. We are way better than Armenia we just dont have professional association and its cancerous to team...
    1 point
  16. Apparently on agona they just said a few mins ago that manolas sokratis and torosidis just told epo that either they fire the coach or theyre all leaving.
    1 point
  17. I may be attacked for my unpopular opinion but having watched both interviews i think I’m starting to understand. 1st off I am positive sokratis will be there next game. In no way do I interpret what he said as “I’m not playing and we suck” he was using his name as a metaphor for other players/staff members who should be held accountable. And that management should look and hold ANYONE accountable. Sokratis was speaking in a way to avoid calling out people. He may be referring about other players. Personally I was thinking of samaris the entire time. Like sokratis highly rated at club level, he might not have a place with the ethnicity. He has been horrendous, and has directly cost us Several goals. Sokratis said with the way the team is playing CURRENTLY they don’t deserve. He did say there is time and Finland won’t be the final match to determine the outcome. I appreciate his honesty and lack of excuses. 2. I don’t mind the coach. I think he should stay. First and foremost, the fact that his Greek always was a plus for me because he truly cares about the team outside of the confines of his paycheck. I think the example he made with the goalies who have honestly performed decent in my opinion, was in reference that this team is building chemistry with one another, which is something that can’t be measured but it’s invaluable especially for a national team that does not meet on a daily basis the way club teams do. Also the line up that was fielded today looked good to me, Manolas was a shock, But we also don’t know what happens off cameras. Maybe he needed a rest, or he was injured in training. Now I can’t blame the coach like he said for particular STUPID passes that happen during a game that cause dangerous counter attacks. Mistakes do happen but once it’s game time the coach has little influence on what happens on the field. upsides I took from this game was fortounis performance, although I still feel he lacks a bit of vision and he takes too long to make decisions. Also I’m glad koulouris was finally given a shot at 90 min. Although he didn’t receive too much service. I would love to see a line up without samaris in it. Or at least maybe put him in as a sub (and see how that affects our first half performances) also the lack of support from the Greek fans saddens me. Idc how bad your team is playing booing them off at the half isn’t going to help. BELIEVE ME I understand the frustration but as much s%$#! as I talk I will always follow the team.
    1 point
  18. And vlachodimos is garbage. I can play in net for Benfica in the Portuguese league and succeed
    1 point
  19. Wow... Finally Socrates comes out and says it how it is.. He pretty much is telling everyone he doesn't believe in this team.
    1 point
  20. Otto started making weird selections before he stopped being our coach. Like Charisteas on the wing. Euro 2004 had a lot of things going for it. Lotsa in form players playing in top leagues.
    1 point
  21. Time to focus on athletics, the only bright spot in Greek sports. ❤️
    1 point
  22. Like any fan my initial reaction is that of euphoria when I hear names of quality players linked to Aris but then the team's recent history comes to mind and skepticism sets in. Is the owner capable of paying these wages, if not where is he finding the money, will Aris be relegated in 3-4 years because of this etc.....????? It makes for an interesting summer but is it worth it in the long run? Can Karipidis afford to pay all these additions especially if Aris doesn't make the group stage in the Europa Cup competition? To be honest I really don't know what the heck he's involved in or better yet where his money comes from. I just hope Aris is not another get rich quick scheme for him like the team was in previous years for others.
    1 point
  23. he is just ranking player preferences not rating their game vs Italy. Love this guy he is funny to watch but he has no idea.
    1 point
  24. Unbelievable In the post match press conference, our coach was asked why we lost to Armenia, and he said it is because Armenians are better people. Read it here https://www.pagenews.gr/2019/06/12/apopsi/aggele-den-einai-kalyteroi-anthropoi-oi-armenioi-apla-exoun-kalytero-proponiti/
    0 points
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