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    Konstantinos Tsimikas - Liverpool F.C.

    in Greek Players Abroad

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    Happy and proud to start this thread. The reigning European and EPL champions, and one of the biggest clubs in the world, have signed Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiacos for 11.75 m pounds. He will be the second Greek to play for Liverpool after Sotirios Kyrgiakos' relatively successful stint with the English club 10 years ago. He will slot right into the first team as left fullback cover behind Robertson. Hopefully will soon challenge him for the top spot. Exciting time for Greek football as, depending how this plays out, this can be the biggest transfer in Greek football history. Let's hope we can also get back to International play and give our NT some spotlight with their Liverpool fullback. 

     

     

     

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    Other Greeks Playing Abroad

    in Greek Players Abroad

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    On 6/17/2020 at 12:12 AM, paokarag4 said:

    Another assist for him over the weekend Rapid won 2-1, he was subbed off after 70 minutes. 

    They play again tomorrow so hopefully he continue his remarkable season. Surely he's deserving of his own topic at this point?

    For me, to merit a thread, a player has to have played an impactful role with the national team and/or meet at least one of the following criteria:

    1. Belongs to a very high profile club (i.e. Mavropanos at Arsenal)

    2. Earns consistent minutes at a club in a top 5 league (England, Spain, Germany, Italy, France)

    3. Capped consistently and plays a considerable role at a club from a second tier league (i.e. Netherlands, Portugal)

    Fountas has been capped 3 times by the NT with zero impact, and plays in a mid-tier league.

    Albeit he is having a great season from what I am reading. I will gladly make him his own thread if that is what members want. 

    Konstantinos Mavropanos ‒ West Ham United

    in Greek Players Abroad

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    On 2/25/2020 at 2:52 AM, Dean97 said:

    I think both have problems with upper management. It would be a travesty if both don’t return. Sokratis has lots of experience and still playing at a high level and Manolas is in the prime of his career in a decent league with Napoli. Manolas speed alone is essential for the team. 

    I hope they return but if they don’t I have faith in Hatzidiakos and Retsos. Mavropanos has a lot to do to convince me that he can be our top defender but he is getting there and if it wasn’t for injuries he would be still at Arsenal and might’ve been an important player for them in my opinion. Hopefully all 3 stay injury free for the majority of their careers as they have great potential.

    Its unfortunate what has happened lately with K.Papadopoulos. 

    Serie A is way more than a decent league. It's world class. 

    Konstantinos Mavropanos ‒ West Ham United

    in Greek Players Abroad

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    On 2/19/2020 at 9:37 PM, Dean97 said:

    If they care about their country and heritage they should want to come back. They can’t do anything about changing the EPO. It is what it is, hopefully there is a change of management soon. Manolas would definitely be key to our success going forward. Sokratis, I don’t know. It seems like he isn’t where we need him to be anymore and Hatzidiakos or Mavropanos are good enough replacements in my opinion.

    Sokratis is still playing at a very high level in England. He is still in the starting XI for me for the next campaign. 

    As for Manolas, it would be travesty to lose a player like that in his prime because of conflict with management. 

    Other Greeks Playing Abroad

    in Greek Players Abroad

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    On 12/21/2019 at 10:56 AM, Rockafeller Skank said:

    I know that Retsos has his own thread but there is a talk about Kitsiou here.

    Retsos spends most of his time at RB at Leverkusen.

    I think he should be our RB since Bakakis ain;t cutting it.

    At least versus better opposition where we need to be more cautious and need better defensive players.

    If he continues to progress in that position and considering he plays at the highest level, definitely can make a case for that. 

    Euro 2020 Group J - Italy vs Greece (12 Oct. 2019, Stadio Olimpico, Rome)

    in Greek National Teams

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    5 hours ago, paokarag4 said:

     
    Keep them off the team if that's the case. They should be leaders not getting frustrated and having tantrums over their teammates inabilities.

    The Ethniki hasn't played with so much hunger and desire for years, who was missing? The superstars, if that is truly their attitude then that's fine they don't have to play. Very encouraging signs moving forward over the last 2 games. If sokratis and manolas want to return with the right attitude then it will be a bonus otherwise we move on as a team and continue to build. 

    Work rate, style, ambition were stupendous, but I do not think this form is sustainable without an injection of talent. Sokratis, Manolas, Fortounis back in the squad and Fetfa back in the starting XI. 

    I'd play a similar lineup as today vs Armenia and if they display the same form, insert the the 2 CBs vs Finland. 

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    Greece vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina ( 15 Oct. 2019, Olympic Stadium, Athens )

    in Greek National Teams

    Posted

    Just now, J1078 said:

    if bakasetas starts as reported it is truly a damn shame and it makes me question the mindset behind what JVS is doing. Not starting donis who has speed and skill is pretty ridiculous as well.

    Fefta was dynamite in his last start, the only player that was a true threat. Result: benched. Bakasetas was atrocious last game, and every game. Result: first name on gamesheet. 

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