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We're our own worst enemy. As long as we don't make any stupid mistakes (and that includes our dumbass fans!!!!!), I am confident we can win this. Let's also hope this doesn't end 3-1; remember what happened last season??

If they do, I will forgive the Russians for trying to overthrow democracy.

The grey one looks like pajamas. Supposedly there's an eagle in that design.

I HATE this away kit:

Was told yesterday that people outside of Greece can stream it via agonasport; I checked out the site and you are able to buy single games for $8. Pretty steep, but I'd consider it. For the US, that Turner Sports site (which is terribly organized) doesn't seem to have any options for actually paying. They appear to have it linked with satellite/cable accounts, which implies you don't get an online-only option. Non-starter for me.

Here we are, boys and girls! This year they will be showing off the jerseys one at a time, online. This one looks great.

Here's Lucescu's list: Γλύκος, Ρέι, Πασχαλάκης, Σιαμπάνης, Βαρέλα, Κρέσπο, Χατσερίδης, Μαλεζάς, Μάτος, Κίτσιου, Βιεϊρίνια, Λύρατζης, Κάνιας, Χαρίσης, Σάκχοφ, Μαουρίσιο, Πέλκας, Ελ Καντουρί, Μπίσεσβαρ, Λημνιός, Λάμπρου, Ζαμπά, Ουάρντα, Μυστακίδης και Πρίγιοβιτς No Moulin, who has been out of action for much of preseason, so no big surprise there. Lyratzis is in, though, which is bit more of a surprise.

Biseswar's got a banged up knee from that last game, he is very doubtful for the Basel game. Varela, on the other hand, looks sure to return. On the plus side, with Biseswar now out, good chance we'll see a Greek actually play! I'd be very surprised now if Warda doesn't start as well. -edit- unless of course el kaddouri gets the start

Agreed in regards to Siabanis. Do we really rate Poungouras so low that we'd give him away? I don't see why a player who still has another year's contract with us needs to be given for free, even if we don't want to keep him...

You're right, I was looking at the Champions route drop outs. So AEK will have even more games to play!

Makes sense. The stadium only holds 28k...

The funny thing is that these matches should be harder than the next round. I'd want to avoid especially Fenerbahce for that one. For the play offs, there are only four slots (only two seeds), and there are currently four teams ranked above us in the second qualifying round (three if you assume we beat Basel). We would need two of Benfica, Dynamo Kiev, and Ajax not make it to the play off round. This is assuming that Ajax beats the Austrians; if they somehow lose than we'd just need one upset. Anyway, as far as this game goes - I have a feeling Warda is going to start (which is not a bad thing). You can tell that Lucescu rates him, and during his interview after that first friendly he played in, he was VERY intense about being ready for this game. Limnios hasn't looked great this preseason, so the spot really is his to grab.

InPAOK says PAO wants Siambanis (loan) and Poungouras. I'm not sure if the Poungouras interest is a loan or a purchase, though. They're also claiming we're still interested in Denis Alibec for that striker position. His numbers aren't particularly impressive, and for his market value I think we could still get Conte, who is already a proven competitor in Greece. https://www.transfermarkt.com/denis-alibec/profil/spieler/81396

Varela seems to be feeling better today, but I doubt we'll see him train with the team for the remainder of this week. Might end up a weekend decision.

There's no easy way in. Either we climb uphill for the next month, or we spend the next few years hoping we can single-handedly raise Greece's coefficient to the point of direct entry into the group stage (since we know the other teams won't help). Still, a win vs Basel would be valuable and help us avoid at least one round of qualifiers at the EL level.

Now to work on Sabo haha

Penalty given, missed by their player.

I think Warda, meanwhile, has looked pretty good considering how late he's come into the setup. You can tell Lucescu likes him, by how much he's screaming at him. Second excellent dribble in a row by Warda just now btw

You're right, I'm off to pick out a black suit for his funeral now

Beautiful goal by Prijovic -edit- Commentator is saying it doesn't look like a bad injury

Injury for Varela, can't seem to put pressure on the foot. This is a very very very bad thing for us.

Excellent title for the game. Too bad they just scored. -edit- Goal Matos, 1-1

Pffft, settle down there - he's so much better than Tziolis. PAOKTV had a link for this earlier, and now we get another stupid error message: http://tv.paokfc.gr/video/nte-gkraafsap-paok-live -edit- here's the list of who's on the bench (fewer than I would have thought). Several players from yesterday there. Wouldn't be surprised to see Warda get a few minutes at the end. 99 Σιαμπάνης 16 Mihojević 24 Warda 32 Λύρατζης 53 Μπαλογιάννης

Our starting lineup vs Basel De Graafschap

Wernblum never wanted to come to us anyway. We're just a way to raise the minimum offers other teams will give.