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After years of lacking a quality striker, all of sudden the Ethniki has 3 playing at a high level + Tzimas about to join a Premier League side. And you can throw in Kostoulas to that mix, although I am not sure that he actually has a natural position and I don't think he is an out and out striker. As a general rule, I don't think Greek footballers should be moving at such a young age to England. It didn't work out for Tzolis, Tsimikas really had to bide his time and was almost unsighted for a whole season until becoming a trusted depth player. Mavropanos went to Arsenal super young and eventually had to move to Germany for 2-3 years before moving back to EPL. I just don't think it suits our young players, especially so early in their professional careers. Different to go back as a more seasoned professional who has spent a few years playing abroad. Which is why I think moving to Germany should always be the priority. Beyond that, Portugal, Belgium and even Holland are a good smaller step-up before making a bigger leap. These countries and leagues have a reputation for developing talent and being patient. Unlike your England's, Spain's and Italy's which are a lot more cut throat. I hope Tzimas is the exception, Brighton has become known for signing talents and on selling them for a big profit. There is always added pressure and expectation when you come with a decently sized price tag. Good luck to the kid and I am sure he will get his shot with the Ethniki in the near-ish future.

Regarding the Starting 11... GK - Tsolakis to lose now. CBs - Mavro/Kouliarakis have cemented their places. Maybe Restos can replace Mavro from time to time. LB - Tsimikas or Giannoulis can go either way. RB - Same for RB. I prefer Vagiannidis over Rota but not sure if Ivan definitely will choose Vagiannidis. In the midfield - I think he showed us that he liked the two kids over Mantalos. Siopis/Kourbellis still have a shot but the kids played well. RW - Karetsas cemented his claim, no going back. LW - Tzolis for the next 10 years. From strength to strength with him. AM - Delias or Bakasetas may depend on the game. Delias is the better option/should start but we shall see what Ivan wants to do. It's just the Delias and Karetsas linked up so well!!! ST - Neither Pavlidis or Ioannidis really stuck out. If Tzimas or Kostoulas get a shot, they may keep it.

It is just WILD to me that people were agonizing over who to play in midfield, to counter the Scots. Like, are you kidding me? Siopis and Mantalos? Were they hiding some deep well of skill all these years that we've never seen before? Get real; Zafeiris is looking great and can be the backbone of the team for years. Can't fall into the trap of not letting new people play, because when they're finally the vets, they will not have gained any experience with the team...

Dad says Olympiakos is gonna give PAOK the games and let them finish second haha. Love Greek conspiracies

Jackyl and Hide?

I am so embarrassed for you -edit- The other game is 3 minutes in and Olympiakos is already winning by 1

So I guess I’ll continue to trash talk them. How can they play like s%$#! then turn it on

Same thoughts here. And you found a stream!

Sh*tty pass back to Kotarski. He misses the ball, the player steps on his back and penalty for them. 1-0.