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Do we have any word on the paoktv price? I'm guessing the 5-euro level for this one?

He's decently fast, can dribble, *VERY* aggressive. Shooting could use some work, though as you said his long shots are good (he's deceptively strong). Boxou is correct in that he is MUCH better than Maniatis and Tziolis, though it should be noted that he's a #8 and not a #6.

People still talking about Fetfatzidis? I haven't mocked up the milk carton yet, but only because I heard there have been sightings in a far off land. Regarding Limnios - no reason to call him up right this moment, as he is only 19. He is getting time with the youth squad now, which will serve him better than attending a few training sessions and then not even making the bench for our beloved STIPIKI. If he has another few good months at PAOK (where due to a few recent injuries he actually has a great opportunity to steal a position in the ενδεκάδα), then maybe Skibbe should pay more attention. After all, simply being "in your prime" shouldn't be reason enough to call someone up - if a young gun outperforms his more experienced competitors, that's a net gain for us. For me, Skibbe said the right things during his interview from a few days ago ("players need to be playing"). Of course, there's the issue of who is actually making the call-ups...after all, it wouldn't be a Greek soccer site if people didn't repeat conspiracy theories, right? Long story short, there is a team out there that can be put together and that will make us proud. Only questions are, will Skibbe be able to piece them together... and will they actually play to their potential? He said that he's very happy that friendlies won't be played anymore, as games will now mean something. That's all well and good, but if the games are all vital, will that mean that he won't try out new players at all now? This could backfire and see us calling up fewer guys with potential, not more.

Care to make a prediction on which? Perhaps Lamia, if PAO's situation continues to deteriorate?

Vieirinha might be a game time decision. Would rather have him. Crespo, meanwhile, has been garbage each time he's played there. If he gets the start, we may as well play a 3-5-2. As for Pelkas - if he plays like he has been lately, then he should get time. Frankly, El Kaddouri should be a central midfielder. He's only slightly better as the #10 than Shakhov is (which is to say, not very good).

Here are the results of the draw: Platanias - Olympiakos Asteras Tripolis - Atromitos Levadiakos - PAS Giannina Lamia - Panathinaikos Panaitolikos - AEK Trikala - PAOK Panionios - OFI Larissa - Xanthi We shouldn't have any trouble. The most interesting matchups to me are Asteras-Atromitos and Levadiakos-Giannina. Panaitolikos vs AEK might be good, though I don't think Aetolians are having a good season.

Vieirinha out for 8-10 days. El Kaddouri is out for 6-8 weeks. Should return early February, by which point hopefully he'll actually be good. Great opportunity for Pelkas to cement a spot as our #10. Hopefully Deligiannidis gets plenty of time as LB, as well.

Pashalakis has signed on through the 2019-2020 season. I can't see Glykos staying after he returns, unless Rey, Siambanis, and Melissas leave.

PAO lost 0-1 at home vs Panionios. AEK vs Levadiakos coming up. Oly managed a late win vs Smyrni last night, as well

Charisis scored today (game ended a draw). I think it was his first? Good on him.

El Kaddouri out for two weeks. Leovac also saying he's not leaving due to "the pressure", contrary to what was reported.

The team looked very good today. Passing game was on point...defensively solid. Pashalakis had issues actually holding onto the ball, but at least his deflections were done with enough strength to clear the ball. Mak and Limnios (who is looking more and more like Rodrigues) were excellent on the counter. Pelkas looked better in the middle than he has in ages. Props to Vieirinha as well.

Mauricio looks like he'll be the last sub

Vieirinha is hurt and is being carted off the field, Malezas coming on. So we'll see either a 3-5-2, or Crespo as a fullback (ugh)

Goal Crespo! 0-3

Goal Mak! Two attempts to get that one in, but well done on him!

Own goal, 0-1 Lots of people hugging Lucescu

Wonderful pace on our side so far. Entertaining game. Koulouris, Pelkas, Limnios, Vieirinha all looking good. Now for us to go down 1-0.

El Kaddouri hurt, Mak coming on. Pelkas likely to move central.

Who knows. Personally, I didn't think we'd buy him at the end of the season anyway. Way too expensive a player. Trying to find a stream now, no dice so far -edit- http://firstrowsportes.net/soccer/xanthi-fc-paok-krk57a149?l=1276358273

d'oh!

Looks like you're right with the lineup

Looks like it's a sprained ankle. Hopefully we see him vs PAO

Spells? The guy's played like 1.5 games!!!

Leveque's doctor found scar tissue in his leg and he is now going to get surgery (with a recovery time of three months). Unbelievable. As noted in the Xanthi thread, it sounds like Leovac's well and truly done with PAOK. Hopefully we get some cash for him when the transfer window opens. Who knows what brought this on; he's been atrocious this season.