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Mistakidis in for Lucas

Just saw the replay for the 5th goal. That was...ridiculous. Still, nice movement by Mak ;)

Rat in for Koulouris, looks like Mak is moving forward

GOAL MAK 5-0!

Any guesses as to subs? I'm guessing Tudor won't want to mess with this. Would still (always) like to see Tziolis and Tzavellas off, though. Esp as Tziolis is carrying a card.

First two goals (so far) available on Novasports: http://www.novasports.gr/match-center/match-center-agonas/match/124/paok-lokomotiva-zagkremp/

GOAL KITSIOU 4-0!!

A great start, let's see if we can keep this up and not implode.

Lazar just scored his first for Iraklis in a friendly

So there you have it Olsen Vitor Costa Tzavellas Kitsiou Kace Pelkas Tziolis Mak Lucas Koulouris

What is this guy thinking....

Maybe if we get him, we can convince Lucas to stay with his pal ;)

Didn't he say Rat and Noboa were the ones that weren't starting? Still, the above is an improvement over last time. I hope Mistikidis takes this chance and runs with it.

No, you're right. Like any good Greek, I shoot my mouth first with bs conspiracy theories. It's entirely possible Lucas wants to play for us, and that the fine is truly resolved and is a nonissue. Just saw an article on paok24 basically saying...the same thing we've heard for a week. Lucas is training, Pereyra is being difficult. Lucas playing even at half capacity and out of position as a striker will still probably do more damage than Salpi managed. In 24 hours and 2 minutes, we'll know for sure.

I hope that was literally his first jersey, and that he physically can still fit in it. Seeing as how he's maintained the physique of a 15 year old boy, I could 100% believe that.

As an Inter fan...I would be very depressed if we bring that poor man into our team. Perhaps it was some encouragement from his buddy Lucas.

Both good points. Wouldn't mind seeing Koulouris and Mistikidis starting in that case, for a 4-2-3-1.

You posting this brought it up to 9th place. You're good luck.

I think Salpi should be, at best, a sub (but it sounds like Tudor does not agree). My guess is one of Mistakidis or Koulouris. Mistakidis is a second striker and winger (so essentially, he's Pereyra) who has been training since the beginning and has been doing well, while Koulouris is a CF who only just rejoined the team. Personally, I'd pick Mistakidis and use Koulouris as a possible sub.

True. A clean slate is needed from all sides. Rotten to the core.

So it sounds like they're talking about a 4-4-2 as in the below. I think the only thing I can say about it, is at least it doesn't have Tzavellas in the lineup. --Olsen-- --Kitsiou--Vitor--Costa--Rat-- --Tziolis--Kace-- --Pelkas-- --Mak-- --Lucas--Salpi--

Essien out for two months. Well, that lasted long.

I have no doubt believing that. Sorry to hear about you dealing with this bullshit, of course. The one and only time I've made it to the store at Toumba (in 2011), gave me the same wishy-washy impression. The more things change, the more things stay the same. I'll have to look into that hotel, though ;)

Nationalize Benfica

Thanks fearless leader, hope you're enjoying yourself. Today was one of the most miserably humid (and hot!) days I've seen in years. 95 degrees with 75% humidity? No, thanks. I know people prefer Kitsiou to Skondras, but I think in a 4-person defense, Skondras is still the better option. Thing is, if Lucas plays, then he's also a better option than Kitsiou. Below would be my picks, in that case: --Olsen-- --Skondras--Vitor--Costa--Rat-- --Noboa--Kace-- --Lucas--Pelkas--Mak-- --Mistikidis-- If we're going back to the 2 DMs, at least Noboa should be able to play there with Kace. Would still give the start to Pelkas over Charisis, as I think it would be a shame to not see him start.