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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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22 hours ago, Alphonse said:
Without Manolas, Papastathopoulos and Hatzidiakos, I think he should most def get selected.
I hope that Manolas and Sokratis are back.
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Dinos has been superb for Nurnberg since his arrival a few weeks back. NT constantly selects players with a lot less pedigree, hope to see him in the fold for next month's friendlies.
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According to reports, out of Hamburg, trial in China, didn't work out, back to Europe, interest from Russia. Biggest failed talent in Greek football history?
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Very solid performance vs Crystal palace despite the draw. Arsenal were playing on 10 men for a portion of this game.
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He needs minutes so this isn't a bad move for him. It's not like he would drop to 3. Bundesliga if ever they end up relegated. This move could have been worse, like to the GSL.
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Ajax is a big club, but relatively so is Benfica. Seems like a lateral move to me. Would much rather see him move to a top tier club/league.
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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.
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Two MoTM calibre performances in one week. Hopefully he maintains his form. Looking good under Arteta.
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Just now, Ellada2004 said:
Bakasetas can rarely hit the target
He's a bad player at this level. Should be nowhere near the NT
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Technically, Greece is playing their B/C team. Finland is once again getting killed. How they have qualified for the Euro...
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Sokratis and Manolas need to be on this team. This form isn't sustainable without our best players. Some fans think this honeymoon will last forever. It's time for Sokratis and Manolas back.
We dominated Finland even in the first match but lost through a lucky edge of the box penalty call.
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1 minute ago, Ellada2004 said:
Wtf Staf!!
Replace Sokratis with Staf at CB and this is the result.
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We are so much better than Finland, but they are very lucky. Again.
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Just now, Alphonse said:
Why does Bakasetas take the corners when he keeps making such poor ones
A lot is strange about Bakasetas' selection in general. There's something JVS likes about him. I think he shouldn't be anywhere near the NT, let alone get minutes.
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On 10/30/2019 at 1:21 PM, AchillesHeel said:
Bakasetas scored a brace yesterday in a cup game against Inegölspor, a 3rd tier team. He seems to be continuing his run of good form.
First name on the team sheet for the NT no matter how good or bad he plays for his club.
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On 10/20/2019 at 4:28 PM, Alphonse said:
Kone scores a beauty for Western United in the Australian ALeague whilst Bakasetas scored another in Turkey
Thanks and Kone has his own thread for next time.
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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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1 minute ago, Ellada2004 said:
Our team aside from Italy has way more high end talent and we are sitting in 5th place similar to the Euro 2016 debacle.
Injuries hurt us, and player selections/starting lineups crippled us.
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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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1 minute ago, Ellada2004 said:
I want us to prevent those Bosnians from reaching qualification. Greece have to get a result today! Come on JVS you left out manolas and Sokratis but you keep featuring Bakasetas?
Did you see the backline he is fielding? Hatzidiakos and Stafylidis at CB. Silly.
Taxiarchis Fountas - Trabzonspor
in Greek Players Abroad
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After a successful season in Austria and through popular demand, Taxiarchis Fountas has his own thread. Hopefully he will continue his progress this upcoming season.