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Aris is coming into this game with a new coach Raul Caneda, who replaced Bourgos after they lost to Panaitolikos.

And today Marinakis stormed the EPO offices trying to save his ref puppet Karantonis. That is why the Greek Superleague in particular and Greek football in general will never be taken seriously.

And to answer the Bananas question, I am sure Lucescu and Boto brought the Tsiggaras matter to Ivan and a decision was made to proceed with the loan. It's a known fact that Tsiggaras was way down on the pecking order in the midfield position, and I am sure Lucescu and Boto had a talk with him. I am sure they explained to him that with Europe games out of the picture his playing time would be limited. Also the prospect of playing in the same league as Messi, Mbabe and Neymar surely made Tsiggaras's decision to move to France that much easier. This is a win-win situation for PAOK. If Tsiggaras has a good season at Toulouse, they exercise the buyout option and PAOK makes a good return on the player. If they decide not to sign him, he comes back to us with much more experience under his belt.

If we end up getting 3 mil for Tsiggaras a player that has played 55 games for the senior team and has only 1 goal in a cup game and total of 0 assists, than we are really making a killing. Probably the best think that can happen to him. He will get great experience in a top class league. Good luck to him.

Tsitsipas, one of the biggest losers in tennis today. Out in the first round with an embarrassing defeat to the Colombian.

It's official. Tsiggaras is being loaned to Toulouse for this season. Toulouse will pay PAOK 300K for the loan. There is a purchase option worth 3 million euro (2.5 mil plus bonuses). The deal also includes a 25% resale option retained by PAOK.

VS MATCHUP: "O" Aris Thessaloniki - P.A.O.K. Thessaloniki COMPETITION: Superleague 1 – Round 3 DATE: 04-September-2022 TIME: 21:30 EEST (18:30 UTC, 13:30 CDT, 04:30 AEST next day) CITY/STADIUM: Thessaloniki – Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium (Capacity: 18,540) REFEREES: Luis Godinho - Rui Teixeira, Pedro Mota (Portugal) TELEVISION: Novasports Prime (Greece, Cyprus), Nets TV Plus (worldwide except Greece & Cyprus) Aris vs PAOK history: Superleague 2021-2022: 1:0 - Attendance: 7,902 (PLAYOFFS) 2021-2022: 0:0 - Attendance: 9,191 2020-2021: 0:1 (Schwab) - Attendance: nf (PLAYOFFS) 2020-2021: 1:0 - Attendance: nf 2019-2020: 0:2 (Varela, Swiderski) - Attendance: nf (PLAYOFFS) 2019-2020: 4:2 (Swiderski, Matos) - Attendance: 16,249 2018-2019: 1:2 (Prijovic 2) - Attendance: 16,434 2014-2018: Aris played in ‘B & C Divisions’ 2013-2014: 1:1 (own goal) - Attendance: 10,154 2012-2013: 2:2 (Athanasiadis, Camara) - Attendance: 12,673 2011-2012: 1:1 (Papazoglou) - Attendance: 12,320 2010-2011: 0:0 - Attendance: 13,234 2009-2010: 3:2 (Papazoglou, Cirilo-p) - Attendance: 6,960 (PLAYOFFS) 2009-2010: 2:0 - Attendance: 17,353 2008-2009: 0:0 - Attendance: 14,065 2007-2008: 3:1 (Balafas) - Attendance: 11,565 2006-2007: 0:0 - Attendance: 13,280 2005-2006: Aris played in ‘B Division’ Alpha Ethniki (Professional) 2004-2005: 1:3 (Mieciel 2, Maladenis) - Attendance: 10,202 2003-2004: 1:1 (Vaggelis) - Attendance: 1,074 2002-2003: 2:0 - Attendance: no fans 2001-2002: 2:3 (Spasic 2, Giasemis) - Attendance: 12,455 2000-2001: 4:0 - Attendance: 12,890 1999-2000: 0:0 - Attendance: 15,393 (6,000 PAOK fans in attendance) 1998-1999: 2:0 - Attendance: 17,146 1997-1998: Aris played in ‘B Division’ 1996-1997: 0:0 - Attendance: 11,462 1995-1996: 0:0 - Attendance: 6,978 1994-1995: 0:4 (Toursounidis 2, Lagonidis, Bocziek) - Attendance: 3,587 1993-1994: 1:0 - Attendance: 11,547 1992-1993: 1:2 (Lagonidis-p, Borbokis) - Attendance: 4,145 1991-1992: 1:1 (Djurdjevic) - Attendance: 14,139 1990-1991: 0:1 (Hassan) - Attendance: 13,827 1989-1990: 1:0 - Attendance: 9,273 1988-1989: 0:0 - Attendance: 12,947 1987-1988: 1:2 (Skartados, Mavromatis) - Attendance: 16,752 1986-1987: 0:1 (Baniotis) - Attendance: 20,968 1985-1986: 3:1 (Siggas) - Attendance: 16,444 1984-1985: 3:0 - Attendance: 20,280 1983-1984: 0:0 - Attendance: 24,099 1982-1983: 0:0 - Attendance: 18,699 1981-1982: 2:1 (Kostikos-p) - Attendance: 23,482 1980-1981: 0:1 (Kostikos) - Attendance: 26,000 1979-1980: 2:0 - Attendance: 24,589 Alpha Ethniki (Amateur/Semi-Professional) 1978-1979: 1:0 - Attendance: 27,000 1977-1978: 0:0 - Attendance: 13,229 1976-1977: 1:2 (Kermanidis, Orfanos) - Attendance: 21,500 1975-1976: 0:0 - Attendance: 21,069 1974-1975: 2:1 (Aslanidis-p) - Attendance: 18,246 1973-1974: 1:0 - Attendance: 22,100 1972-1973: 1:2 (Paridis 2) - Attendance: 22,648 1971-1972: 3:3 (Foundoukidis, Mantzourakis, Gounaris) - Attendance: 13,420 1970-1971: 1:0 - Attendance: 16,475 1969-1970: 0:0 - Attendance: 15,348 1968-1969: 2:0 - Attendance: 20,123 1967-1968: 2:2 (Theofanidis, Foundoukidis) - Attendance: 16,146 1966-1967: 1:0 - Attendance: 12,421 1965-1966: 5:1 (Koudas-p) - Attendance: 12,496 1964-1965: 0:0 - Attendance: 8,791 1963-1964: 0:0 - Attendance: 9,560 1962-1963: 0:3 (Savvidis, Giakoumis, Vasiliadis) - Attendance: 9,223 1961-1962: 1:1 (Giakoumis) - Attendance: 2,616 1960-1961: 1:1 (Nikolaidis) - Attendance: 6,119 1959-1960: 0:1 (Havanidis) - Attendance: 8,973 Panhellenic Championship 1958-1959: 1:2 (Kiourtzis, Kouiroukidis) - Attendance: ? 1956-1957: 0:0 - Attendance: ? 1955-1956: 1:1 (Kouiroukidis) - Attendance: ? 1935-1936: 3:0 - Attendance: ? 1931-1932: 2:0 - Attendance: ? 1930-1931: 2:1 (Papaiordanidis) - Attendance: ? GAMES: 67 WINS: 17 TIES: 26 LOSSES: 24

Olympiakos was gifted 1 point today with a draw in Tripoli. Tripoli scored a clear goal, which was disallowed by the ref.

2:1

And here it is 1:1

Big save by Kotarski to keep it 1:0 6 minutes extra time.

Offside still 1:0

2:0 Oliveira

We really need a second goal just to be safe.

1:0 Kurtic penalty

Lyratzis missed today's practice due to injury. Will probably miss Sunday's game. Reports are that Vieirinha was tried as RB at practice. Also missing will probably be Koutsias, Ricardo and Tsiggaras who played in the PAOK 'B' friendly against Kambaniakos today.

Exactly. Fernandes might be good for Volos, but can turn out to be useless at PAOK. What bothers me is the fact we have a world class TD with history at Benfica, and we might end up getting a player from Beos because some Thessaloniki media company wants it.

PAOK 'B' results so far: Doxa Vylokas - PAOK 'B' 0:6 Pandramaikos - PAOK 'B' 0:3 PAOK 'B' - Kambaniakos 8:0 (Koutsias 3, Bradonic 3, Ricardo, Gordetziani)

Well Lucescu said after the last game that we need at least a "dekari", but we have been saying this for 2 seasons now. After his remarks, the sleazy media started pushing Fernandes from Volos. Beos has priced him at 1 mil. Only a fool would pay this kind of money for a player who can sign with any team in December for free.

The game is available for purchase at PAOK TV. 4.99 Euro.

35,000 is a good number. Don't forget more seats means higher maintenance costs.

The three designs will be ready on August 31 and will be made public after that. PAOK fans will have an input on which design will be chosen. Latest rumors are that the capacity of the New Toumba will not exceed 35,000.

Don't let an apparent injury spoil the trolls from bitching about everything being wrong at PAOK. PAOK has come out and said there is no official offer for Tsiggaras right now. As for youngsters on the team in the last game there were 3 starting players that came from PAOK academies, and a fourth one was subbed in.

PAOK and Shakhtor Donetsk have agreed to Lucas Taylor being loaned out for the next season with buyout option if he plays in 50% of the games. There is also interest in Tsiggaras by Sampdoria and Bologna. Loan with an option to buy.