Omonoia9 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Cyprus visit Bulgaria in a summer friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro2004 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 The future of Cypriot football was looking pretty bleak. The "golden generation" that so nearly qualified for a European Championships and gained other famous results, are aging or retired. With so many foreigners in Cyprus now the younger generation aren't getting a chance at their clubs and so young talents aren't really being developed. So it looks like the Cypriot national team is aiming for the old tactic of signing mercenaries! Helio Pinto (APOEL, Portuguese), Vincent Laban (Anorthosis, French), and Dossa Junior (AEL, Brazilian) are all set to be gain Cypriot nationality. That will certain the strengthen the Cypriot squad (but does raise questions about the morality of it. I mean there are Cypriot kids that have dreamed of playing for Cyprus since they were kids and a bunch of players that have been there for a few years could take their places). Additionally, Arsenal's Nicos Yennaris (half Chinese, half Cypriot) has just signed a new contract. Cyprus should approach him now, same with Andros Townsend (also half Cypriot, of Spurs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omonoia9 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 The future of Cypriot football was looking pretty bleak. The "golden generation" that so nearly qualified for a European Championships and gained other famous results, are aging or retired. With so many foreigners in Cyprus now the younger generation aren't getting a chance at their clubs and so young talents aren't really being developed. So it looks like the Cypriot national team is aiming for the old tactic of signing mercenaries! Helio Pinto (APOEL, Portuguese), Vincent Laban (Anorthosis, French), and Dossa Junior (AEL, Brazilian) are all set to be gain Cypriot nationality. That will certain the strengthen the Cypriot squad (but does raise questions about the morality of it. I mean there are Cypriot kids that have dreamed of playing for Cyprus since they were kids and a bunch of players that have been there for a few years could take their places). Additionally, Arsenal's Nicos Yennaris (half Chinese, half Cypriot) has just signed a new contract. Cyprus should approach him now, same with Andros Townsend (also half Cypriot, of Spurs) That should be interesting, thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omonoia9 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 CYPRUS: Γιωργαλλίδης, Σολωμού, Μερκ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omonoia9 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Bulgaria 0-0 Cyprus HT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omonoia9 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Yellow against Dosa Junior, who I can't believe is even playing for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omonoia9 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Cyprus: Konstantinou IN Makridis OUT Christofi IN Alexandrou OUT Nikolaou IN Charalambidis OUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omonoia9 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Micanski scores, 1-0 Bulgaria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omonoia9 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Bulgaria: Tonev IN Manolev OUT Sarmov IN Gazhev OUT Stoyanov IN Mihaylov OUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omonoia9 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Cyprus: Demetriou IN Dobrasinovic OUT Vasiliou IN Aloneftis OUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omonoia9 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Cyprus: Marangos IN Solomou OUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omonoia9 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Bulgaria 1-0 Cyprus FT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro2004 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Did you actually see the game mate? How did Cyprus play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omonoia9 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Did you actually see the game mate? How did Cyprus play? Pretty even game. Easily could have gone the other way. I was shocked to see Vincent Laban and Dosa Junior. It really reflects a new direction for the Cyprus NT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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