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On Thursday Ketsbaia met with Kokkalis to discuss transfers and the manager said he wants a left winger and a striker asap. Kokkalis said he can have one player, all outlets indicate that will be a left winger (probably Mark Gonzalez of Betis).
Last week Jaap Stam saw K.Papadopoulos in a friendly and he couldn't believe the kid was only 17, claiming that he can become one of Europe's great players. Maybe we'll see alot more of him under Ketsbaia
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Gekas also scored an injury-time winner in his last game, bringing his tally to 3 goals in 2 games since returning to Leverkusen if i'm not mistaken. Does anyone know what's going on with him, any clubs rumoured to be interested?
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Djordjevic is a big loss too. With him they didn't just lose a top class player, they also lost a leader. As for Patsa I heard that Ledesma may be returning, has anyone heard anything about that? Novasports also reported that Valverde wants to take Torosidis too.http://www.sport-fm.gr/article/183922
It looks liek its gonna be a spanish team... Rumours include Villareal and Valverde...
Oly needs two BAM signings just to cover up for the two players that left in Leto and Belluschi.. if in fact he did leave...
And I believe they are short a DM with PAtsa leaving.
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No one is doubting his pedigree or natural ability. The man was world class, no doubt about it. But in my opinion the injuries have taken their toll.time will tell but man utd will be challenging for honours (as olympiakos would be) owen is motivated by winning silverware so you'll see a different player at man utd than the one you saw at newcastle, he really didn't give a f u ck about newcatle but at man utd he will be awesome because of the effort he'll put in. it would have been awesome for greek football to attract a player like this but there was never any chance
also his strike rate is awesome
OWEN FACTFILE
ENGLAND 89 games, 40 goals
LIVERPOOL (Trainee - August 2004) 297 games, 158 goals
REAL MADRID (August 2004 - August 2005) 40 games, 14 goals
NEWCASTLE (August 2005 - July 2009) 79 games, 30 goals
Nikosvazelas the unknown team is rumoured to be a premierhip team. interesting
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When was the last time he performed at a level to suggest he's good enough for Man Utd, or indeed anyone that wants to make an impression in the CL? Remember when Robbie Fowler went to Liverpool in 2006 after being told he wasn't need at Blackburn? Owen will flop in exactly the same way.Michael Owen is undergoing a medical at Bridgewater Hospital ahead of a proposed free transfer to Premier League champions Manchester United.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...utd/8131801.stm
seems he's good enough for man united but for many here not good enough for greek football :whistle:
Newcastle faced some of their biggest games in their history last season as they tried to avoid relegation, and in the crucial games towards the end of the season Owen's old pal Shearer wasn't even sticking him in the starting XI.
Owen is finished. The injuries have taken their toll and for the money he demands he would've been a flop at Olympiakos... There's a reason Man Utd are offering him a contract of
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If the rumours are true Sheva would be a great transfer. He could end up being the worthy replacement for Kovacevic. However I find it very difficult to believe. Dynamo Kiev have wanted him since last year and it's logical that at this stage in his career he'd want to move back to where he's a hero. If he chooses money over Kiev I'm sure he'll move to the MLS. He's been offered big money there and his wife is American so it isn't beyond the realms of possibility. I really doubt he'll move to Greece.
Where's Crazy disappeared to? I'm missing the guy's input in this forum
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The Daily Mail, Novasports and Goal.com are reporting that Olympiakos are preparing an offer for Michael Owen. This would be catastrophic in my opinion. He's always injured and has a horrible attitude, not to mention that he's finished. He was on the bench last year at a team that got relegated and his general play was poor. He simply isn't good enough for a team hoping to make strides in Europe.
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I was on Sportdog.gr which has links to the front pages of the national sports newspapers and "H ORA TON SPOR" claims that AEK is close to agreeing a deal that will see AEK play at the Elliniko stadium next year. If I'm not mistaken that's only a 10k stadium and one that E8nikos plays at. Personally I think that could be a shrewd move because it will be filled with Gate 21 fans, making it small and intimidating (like Leoforo was). This could provide you with an important home ground advantage.
Is there any truth in this report though?
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Okkas has fallen out with Lemonis (this problem has been bubbling since Olympiakos when Okkas was denied a move to the Premiership by Lemonis in January, only to leave him on the bench and release him in the summer). So Okkas is leaving the club according to the rumours, and Iraklis are in talks with him.
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Mellberg's an amazing signing.
PAO are also rumoured to be interested in Kallstrom. I don't like him though. He's clearly talented and has a great left foot but he's way too slow to play on the left and that's where both Oly and PAO would want to play him
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That's right. Most people hate on Italy because they're defensive. They were the best team in 2006 and deserved to win the World Cup. This team has nothing to do with that team. The same way that this Greece team has nothing to do with the 2004 Greece team, etc. I like Italy and I hope we see them sort themselves out again.I'm going to disagree. The Italians 3 years ago played much better than they do now. This is not the same, or even a similar display at all
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Although I really disagree with alot of the points you've made, I am in strong agreement with you regarding the crime rate. It's just way too dangerous to host such a major tournament. I just don't know how they can guarantee the safety of the public when you read s%$#! like the above! It is truly sickening.http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jun/1...ica-rape-survey
A quarter of men in South Africa admit RAPE :o
By the way, did you know there's a law in S.A. that states: women are allowed to run a red light because of the danger of being car-jacked and raped in the process! :huh: They've aslo invented a "vagina-trap" to castrate rapists:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-rape_female_condom
They've also invented a car with a flame-thrower on the side of cars to prevent car-jackings and rape. I mean who needs a Bat-Mobile when you can have this!:
:ph34r: I want one of these!
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Apparently the move for Leto has broken down. Olympiakos is now looking at Rotthen whose contract expires at PSG this year. A very good player but totally different to Leto. The Argentine is big, athletic and explosive. Rotthen is small and technical.
Derbyshire is close to making his move permanent, while Dragutinovic is the likely replacement for Antzas (the guy is an old man, but who cares, he's cheap right? :rolleyes: )
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The vuvuzelas are not unnoticed, theyre by far the worst "atmosphere" in the history of the sport. Incredibly annoying. I cant beleive people only noticed it now. Its aslo in every single MLS and US based game, unbearable to watch.
BTW - please dont say "bees" Sound of bees is intimidating, and Bees are cool.
I honestly think this is going to be one of the worst World Cup's yet. Turnout, atmosphere - I even have a feeling that RSA team will not make it through the next round, unless FIFA hooks them up with a fantastic group which is quite possible. I know that they'll be seeded as hosts (which I agree with).
Or, I wouldnt be suprised if they had referee help or corrupiton like Korea in 2002.
#4 I seen the UK commentators and they are good, I watched the game on BBC3. I can tell you those guys and other Brits would not take it lightly if Rossi were from London and this happened to England...
I see your point and have understood why you're upset, but in England things like this aren't really an issue. If Kazim Richards scored against England and went nuts nobody would think anything of it. We've had similar examples of English born Carribean players or of the other "home-nations" (Wales, Scotland, N.Ireland) score against England (in other sports too) and go nuts and nobody says anything. It's just not a big deal here.
It's quite stupid to have the World Cup in South Africa anyways I realize. A bunch of unheard of cities having stadiums, dangerous country, people need vaccines to go, amidst the mass spread and devlopment of Swine Flu and global economic crisis?
I totally agree that S.Africa is my least favourite world cup destination so far and I don't think it should have been held there because of the high crime rate. But the crime rate is also very high in Brazil, if Brazil were awarded the world cup would you be against it? Don't forget the tournament was awarded to S.A. way before Swine Flu became an issue. As for vaccines, they don't even exist yet and Swine Flu doesn't understand cultural boundaries, so whether in the UK or S.A. it makes little difference. As for the economic crisis I don't see what that has to do with the WC either. You shouldn't take such an elitist view. In Western Europe the common view is that the worst WC destination in history was the US. They say: "Absolutely no footballing tradition from a people that call it 'soccer' ". I don't share this view because I believe football is a global sport and belongs to everyone, but for this same reason you can't hold a grudge against the South Africans. (I'm being a bit hypocritical though because my little brother (who'll be 18) wants to go to the world cup in S.A. and the family won't let him :whistle: ) So although I sympathise with your view, we have to see the error of our ways! :P
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He's of Italian origin and chose to represent Italy. He scored and celebrated, what's the problem? If Vintra scored against the Czechs, Amanatidis against the Germans, or Vieri against Australia, wouldn't they be expected to celebrate? Don't forget he left the US when he was 13, a child.I found it extraordinary that Rossi showed no respect for his country whatsoever after scoring last night. Dont care if the goals were nice. He's American. Dont celebrate in respect of your people and fans.
Rossi is fighting for a place in the first XI, a place that he deserves because he's miles better than Gilardino. He scored 2 great goals to add to the fantastic strike he had against N.Ireland last week and he's probably earned his spot in the first team. If that's not reason enough to celebrate then I don't know what is. Add to the mix that he was born in N.J. and he probably gets alot of stick from friends that he was celebrating that he got one over on them (what we call "banter" here in the UK). Don't take it to heart, it's not a big deal.
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I agree. They've also signed Vitolo was a key loss though and although Nafti is good player he has alot of work to do to fill the void.How about Aris making it a great transfer period with three quality signings. Gracian (spelling?) Nafti and Abreu. So far I think they have had the best transfer period of all teams in regards to filling need and talent. I glad Aris is bringing talent in as it will make for better Super League competition next year, hopefully.
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A couple of really entertaining games today. Brazil really do have defensive frailties while Lippi has lost the plot with Italy.
Camoranese, Gattuso and Gilardino have no business in the Italian team. I also find it extraordinary that Rossi and Di Natale aren't starting for the Azzurri. Montolivo should also be featuring more too.
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Some really impressive signings for Omonoia so far. You still desperately need a left-back thoughIN
Christos Patsatzoglou
Feidias Panayiotou
Antonis Katsis
Davidson Morais
Pablo Caceres Rodroguez
Christos Karipidis
Giorgos Panagi
Giorgos Efrem
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Kostas Kaiafas(retirement)
Cafu(to Anorthosis)
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I am not an Olympiakos fan, I support PAO.man, he is not a bench player to start with. he was a rotation player and under Tigana and Denizli -coaches who prefer attacking football- he flourished. he's way way better than your beloved chump Diogo who is not even able to stand on his two feet whilst trying to walk in Pasalimani (he's the fastest graduate of the Serbian School of Paradiving anyways) :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
but ?10m??? i heard it went up to 7 at the most with Olympiacos paying 4 and Bobo's agent the rest.
Bobo is not good enough for Olympiakos. He may be a good signing for a team like PAOK or Aris, but he's never scored more than 11 goals in any year. With all due respect, when you can barely enter double figures in the Turkish and Brazilian league then you're hardly a worthwhile replacement for Kovacevic. Don't get me wrong i'm not complaining that Olympiakos are making these sorts of transfers :tup: it will only enable us to close the gap more.
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Tziolis has been linked with a permanent move to Weder and Sampdoria
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According to reports around Europe Katsouranis is wanted by Hamburg, but PAO are keen to steal him from under their noses
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Gekas has been released by Pompey so he is now on holiday. He still belongs to Leverkusen though and will be searching for a new club over the summer.
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Olympiakos have signed Anorthosis manager Temuri Ketsbaia as manager on a 3 year deal. Upon signing him Kokkalis said:
"Mr Ketsbaia is a young and ambitious person who will achieve the club's objectives. He has the qualifications and we will support him with all the resources possible. He is someone that knows Greek football very well and in our view we should all give him the support he needs in order for him to achieve success... We wanted a person who will work very hard for Olympiacos and I believe we'll have that with him"
What do you all think? He did a magnificent job with Ano but this is a whole different kettle of fish. He's also a former AEK player so many won't accept him regardless of his achievements. I can't see this appointment lasting long. Particularly after Olympiakos have another shocking European campaign and PAO win the league next season! B)
http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/ki...sid=833252.html
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Greece were very unlucky from what I've heard, hitting the woodwork twiceTurkey Greece 2-1
Transfers and Rumors
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sportdog has claimed that Bayern Munich will no longer be pursuing their interest in Torosidis, at least not during this transfer window. Olympiakos want to keep him and he doesn't mind staying which is why he's staying for now.
On attaining players the latest rumours are Zigic on loan with the option to buy (who Kovacevic has claimed he could convince to sign tomorrow if Olympiakos want him), and Man City's Elano on loan with the option to buy. Zigic I'm not sure about, he's big and strong but a little immobile. Elano is inconsistent but certainly a top player on his day so he'd be a good signing for you