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Those eyes! I think I'm fallling for Ivic. Michel also stated that Vladan Ivic has been confirmed as the PAOK manager for the next 3 years.

If this keeps up, I wonder how long before the Socceroos begin kicking ?

Maniatis again. Seriously like watching the Katsouranis later years all over again.

He definitely changed as a player as a result of the loan spell to Deportivo. When he was with us, there were glimpses, but only glimpses. At the beginning of this season, he really looked levels above the rest of the forwards.

I still rate him as a manager, in terms of his tactical nous and how to set up a team. Unfortunately his personality gets in the way. If we only had Greek players in PAOK that happened to also be religious, this guy could win us a league.

I believe we have to extend Mak's contract by the 31st December at the latest. From 1st January 2017 he can sign for other teams. Either way, the issue will be decided before then. Mak is waiting to see what happens with Euro 2016 as is PAOK. If he has a good tournament, I'm sure offers will start coming in. He is definitely a quality player, even if his finishing is sub standard. Having said that he still popped in 20 golakia this season. Not bad for a winger. I think Mak is one of those players who just falls through the cracks and needs a second chance. He's definitely been a good buy for us. Lucas is another example of a player that fell through the cracks. You watch him now and he's leading the line for Deportivo, banging in goals in La Liga and yet this guy was playing for lowly Karpaty a few years back. Just crazy.

I think it's a good choice for AEK. He knows Greek football, he knows the Greek mentality. He knows the club and the expectations. Could do a lot worse.

Maybe I'm being a bit harsh. He only turned 22 recently. I feel like he hasn't improved considerably since he had the RB position under Huub. He sort of regressed and only recently got back his position once Konstantinidis got injured. I'll be happy to eat humble pie or bougatsa ala Boston if he steps it up a notch or two.

I think Skondras and Kitsiou have hit their ceiling. I can't see them becoming vastly better than what they are today. At least it seems that way to me. Konstantinidis was coming along really well this season, so I'm happy to give him the benefit of the doubt. Hopefully Matos is easily better than all of them.

I hadn't heard about the Klaus or Rodrigues offers. It will be interesting to see how Matos and Shakhov work out. We haven't had a steady reliable RB in the last 3 seasons, so I'm hoping Matos works out. Also, I'm hoping Shakhov is the midfielder we've been lacking for many seasons that actually knows how to read the game and play that incisive through ball. In theory they should be good signings. Then again, in theory Maduro (I shudder each time I mention his name) and Maartens should have worked out also.

Reliable website ?

Agreed, Mak is probably the #1 player I'd put on the team sheet each week. A bit harsh on Golasa but I don't think it's anything personal and unlike many players at PAOK, I think he'll leave on good terms. Cimirot 92% ?? Should be 100%. If Mak scored most of his chances he'd be the top goal scorer in the league with probably 50 goals. He is what he is. At least he makes the opposition wary, and forces them to think twice about playing a high line. His goals vs Dortmund were both excellent. I'll be amazed if we can hold onto him next season and I don't see us finding a replacement easily.

Take the survey. Some interesting results. http://www.sport24.gr/football/omades/Paok/poioys-tha-kratages-gia-th-nea-sezon-ston-paok.4099256.html

A big PAOK group hug for the Sheriff ?

pash coined it. But I gotta say, I do love it. :)

Amorgiggles, I can't work out who is more handsome. You or Ogre ?

The only players I don't want sold (unless it's for an outrageous amount) are Tzavellas, Cimirot, Charisis, Mak, Rodriguez, Pelkas, Mystakidis. Unfortunately, holding onto Mak will be an extremely difficult task. Cimirot > Kace Cimirot >> Kace Cimirot >>> Kace Cimirot >>>> Kace Cimirot >>>>> Kace Cimirot >>>>>> Kace Cimirot >>>>>>> Kace Cimirot >>>>>>>> Kace Cimirot >>>>>>>>> Kace Cimirot >>>>>>>>>> Kace

I remember when Ivic first become interim manager, he said that he had an idea of why we were getting so many injuries, but he didn't want to talk about it until he was 100% sure. I haven't heard anything since.

I hope that whoever we sign, it's clearly an upgrade. If not, don't bother. Take Cimirot for example. Once he got over his injury from game 1 (what luck!), you could see straight away that this kid was first team material. The problem with our defense is that they are so inconsistent. All of them. Last season Skondras was a solid, this year nothing. Last season Tzavellas was awful, this season excellent. Vitor can be hit and miss but is overall a bit more consistent. Kitsiou again inconsistent between seasons. Konstantinidis could be the real deal but is made of glass. To be competitive in the league you need all 4 in the back to be fit and in-form. When has that been the case ? What are the chances it will be next season ? For how many games ? That's the problem with our defense. When they are all in form, our back line is fine. But it is a rare thing indeed. If you want to know how valuable a solid back line is, just look at Liecester. Yeah sure, they had their luck but you know what, they only lost 3 games, because they made damn f--king sure that the opposition earned every single goal. We gift goals to the opposition.

EPO will probably find some technicality and give us another -3 penalty for next season. ;)

All of the opponents are tough and will be favourites to beat us. I'd like Ajax or Fener. Ajax because I'd like to finally beat a Dutch team, or Fener for obvious reasons.

I actually think he's the best option we have. He understands the team. He understands the greek mentality. People don't get it. Any good proven manager out there isn't coming to Greece. Which means you can only get a has been or you get some one inexperienced but with potential. We tried Huub (has been), we tried Greeks who came with matching egos (Donis, Anastasiadis), we tried inexperienced but with potential (Tudor). At the very least, Ivic has common sense and isn't a raving ego maniac. I'll take that for a season.

In the shower ?

PAOK is the in form of the play off bunch and obviously being at home with fans is favourite. But my friend, the ball is round and anything can happen. I suspect Leto has been involved in voodoo magic involving chickens because he's on fire. If any team is capable of f**king things up or giving heart attack moments it's PAOK.

A bit harsh to say we screwed him. He assisted in the screwing by being stubborn. In pre season Tudor wanted the players to be punctual. Pereyra arrived at a training session late. He was fined a small amount. Can't remember, like a few hundred euros. He went wah wah, I ain't gonna pay. F--k you man, I'm da man! I no come training anymore. F--k you Tudor ... etc. By the time the furor settled a few weeks later Tudor didn't want him in the team any longer, and that was that. Now as to why we won't have him back for next season, that is a different matter altogether.