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The new PAOK official site is spectacular ! B) http://www.paokfc.gr/ bravo sthn PAE !

As we get closer to this game I find myself getting a little more nervous and then I have to slap myself and say if we can't get 3 points and dominate this match then I don't want to see this team in the Euros they definitely won't deserve it so I would rather save us the embarrassment. Bottom line get 3 points or Shut up and change your entire soccer system. I don't want any excuses after this match like we dominated or we hit 4 posts or they parked the bus, the excuses stop right now show up and win or shut the F*** up and finish last.

Or at least not yet I hope...

That's disappointing. I hope that feeling stays with these kids so they try harder.

Greece needs an investment fund that allows for the diaspora to invest in Greece. The fund would work like any other normal investment tool. You put your money in, and as a shareholder, expect a fair and reasonable return. The fund would be used to help get Greece back off it's knees. Naturally, it couldn't be run by anyone in Greece. I think I forgot to take my pills. Ignore the above.

gyros, I must admit I'm not sure if Tsipras and Co. know what they are doing or not. It all depends on what he wants to achieve. If what he wants is better terms for Greece but to still stay in the EU, then I believe his tactics are correct. Now, he might be doing this because he genuinely cares for the country, or because he's made the promise to the people and can't back down now or he'd look like an idiot and get smashed in the next election. I can only speculate as to his motivation ... So, let's say his goal is to get better terms. There is no way in hell the EU wants to relax the terms. There are a number of reasons for this. - It sets a really bad precedent for other nations. If Greece can renegotiate, why can't they. - It will make them look foolish and weak to "serious" people. The EU has been telling the world that they know what they are doing, they are responsible, Greece is reckless, lazy etc. for 5 years now. To suddenly do a u-turn and admit they are wrong, well ... that ain't going to happen easily. - It will make them look foolish to their electorate. They've sold the aforementioned views to their public as well, and most of them leading busy lives only have a short time to analyze a situation in another country, have come to the conclusion that Greece is at fault etc. - It will hurt their pride. Admitting that the EU project has failed a country, is something some of the technocrats in the EU could ever admit. You are talking about people here who consider the EU in almost religious terms. So, what do we have ? We have determined the EU will not relax the terms willingly. If they do relax the terms, they would need to do so in a way that still makes them look good, but in order to get this, Tsipras has to force the situation. So a lot of people will be thinking, "but the EU could kick Greece out". That is a small possibility. But I just don't think it's going to happen. Although it will make the EU look good to their electorate, in economic terms (and economics always play a massive role), it's a huge f**king gamble. At a minimum, the creditors can kiss their billions good bye. Bye bye German and French pension funds. The ECB better start printing money to stabilise the banks etc. It could get crazy messy or it could go fairly smooth. The value of the Euro would in time go up, since their economy is "stronger" now that they got rid of a weak link, and they would have lost a small export market in Greece. If the EU could look into a crystal ball and confirm that it wouldn't be any worse than that, then they would probably kick Greece out. But here's the thing. You can't know that! What if after 5 or 7 or 10 years Greece lands on its feet ok ? What if at that stage, Portugal or Italy or France see this and think, maybe we should do the same ? Of course their governments won't want to, but their people will put the pressure on to leave the EU. Look how well Greece is doing now they would say! So, back to my point. As much as the EU postures about kicking Greece out or not giving them funds, I think it's an empty threat. I think Tsipras knows this and therefore in purely business/strategic terms, he's playing a tricky game, but one where he could get a good result. Gotta get me some popcorn and watch the show.

When you can't beat 'em...host 'em

I agree JVC this playoff system is a fricken joke, in any league around the world the teams that win their division get automatic qualification but no in Greece we do it the hard way....

Hats off to Anestis after some spectacular saves today, I hope he gains some confidence now.

Rehhagel looks as great as always. Ageless.