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Can you say sweep? Hawks went in and ended any drams the Mild might have had about a comeback in the series. Although it got little bit crazy at the end. I think we will play Anaheim in the Western Conference finals, even though I would prefer Calgary.

ERT (and YENED) was always controlled by the political party/military generals that was in power at the time, going all the way back to 1960's. ERT should have never been closed down. it should have been streamlined and cleaned up. It could have easily operated with half the working force. The closing of ERT was a political move by Samaras dictated to him by the private broadcasting companies so they could control 100% of Digea.

Vryzas was officially announced as the new TD by Veroia. This basically means he is finally out of making decisions at PAOK.

He will hardly play in the playoffs. As it stands right now he might play in only one playoffs game. Rumors are that we came to an agreement with two more players, but are waiting for the new TD to come in and ok the deals. Wonder if they are Chavez and Velidis from PAS.

You must have been one of the m**** that Attilio once said that he will eventually kick out of GS. Now look where he is.

Yes, they did not sign the 2017-2019 extension. Don't know what the reasons for Panathinaikos are, but PAOK said that it's too early to sign a new contract, and they were not happy the way the internet rights were structured. Maybe they'll try to get a better deal somewhere else. In any case they can eventually still come back and join the collective agreement. It's been done in the past.

Assuming we start the playoffs with the same points (2 or 3) as Panathinaikos, I think it will take winning all our home games and getting at least ties in the away games to finish in first place. That's 15 points, and I think that should be enough. It's not going to be easy though.

The new (old) ERT will start broadcasting on May 11, 2015. The television channels will be named ERT1, ERT 2 (no longer NET), ERT3. The radio stations will be named ERA... Many regional ERA stations will be returning on the air. Quite a few of them will just go back to their old name, since until now they have been operating under the ERTOpen umbrella. That's assuming they have not lost their equipment due to looting and vandalism. The full operation of the new ERT is not expected until 3 or 4 months from now.

The problem is that Greek fans don't have the patience for that.

Blackhawks played their best game in the playoffs so far in yesterday's 1:0 win against the Wild in Minnesota. Now we have 3 chances to finish the series. Hopefully we can finish it tomorrow and start looking ahead to the next round, where I think we will play the Mighty Ducks.

More details are emerging concerning the new deal between Superleague and Forthnet (Nova Sport). For the 2017 - 2019 period Superleague will receive 81 million Euro from Nova Sport that will be divided among the 14 teams that voted for this deal. The rights are for TV, internet, mobile phones broadcasts to Greece, Cyprus and Albania.

PAOK really gets screwed up with the dates of the playoffs. I really don't understand why Superleague waits for 10 days to start the playoffs. Tell me the reason why the playoffs don't start on May 13 or at the very least May 17. I would really hate to be the team that finishes last in the playoffs since they will only have 3 weeks of rest before they have to play in European competition. PAOK gets screwed because Noboa has to leave for Copa America on May 23 and will only play one game in the playoffs.

Tziolis will most likely not play in this games as well.

Superleague and Nova Sport extended their current contract for exclusive broadcasts of Superleague games in Greece until 2019. The deal is worth 34 million Euro per year. Two teams did not vote for this extension, PAOK and Panathinaikos, and will be free to negotiate their own deal after 2017.

We are linked to Chavez from PAS Giannina according to rumors. Few times I watched PAS play this season, he was pretty good. However that does not mean he would do good at PAOK.

Missing this game for sure will be Noboa, Athanasiadis, Mak, Costa and Salpiggidis. There might be more. This should give the coach the chance to play some of the youngsters on Sunday. I would expect to see Pouggouras, Savvidis and Pozoglou in the lineup. What I am afraid is that the team will not take this game seriously and let Panionios play their game. Panionios will do anything to get points from this game. I see this ending in a tie.

^^^ Well he does have a big decision to make which one of his puppet teams to save. Panionios or Levadeiakos? A lot also depends on Panopoulos, if Xanthi will play hard against Panthrakikos or if he will rest his team for the cup final. Should be an interesting Sunday.

Korovesis confirmed in an interview that he will sign a 3-year contract with PAOK.

vs MATCHUP: Panionios Athens - P.A.O.K. Thessaloniki COMPETITION: Superleague ? Round 34 DATE: 10-May-2015 TIME: 19:00 GR (16:00 GMT, 11:00 CDT, 02:00 AEST next day) CITY/STADIUM: Athens - Nea Smyrni Stadium (Capacity: 11,115) REFEREES: TELEVISION: Nova Sport (Greece). , Antenna Satellite, Antenna Pacific (USA/Canada/Australia) Panionios ? PAOK history: Superleague 2013-2014: 2:0 - Attendance: 1,711 2012-2013: 1:2 (Athanasiadis 2) - Attendance: 3,953 2011-2012: 1:2 (Athanasiadis, Salpiggidis) - Attendance: 3,493 2010-2011: 1:0 - Attendance: 3,114 2009-2010: 0:0 - Attendance: 2,003 2008-2009: 1:2 (Bakayoko 2) - Attendance: 3,149 2007-2008: 0:0 - Attendance: 2,632 2006-2007: 3:1 (Giasemis) - Attendance: 4,478 2005-2006: 0:1 (Salpiggidis) - Attendance: ? Alpha Ethniki (Professional) 2004-2005: 2:0 - Attendance: 2,335 2003-2004: 1:0 - Attendance: 2,251 2002-2003: 2:0 - Attendance: 2,737 2001-2002: 1:1 (Giasemis) - Attendance: 5,033 2000-2001: 1:1 (Okkas) - Attendance: 1,189 1999-2000: 1:1 (Frousos) - Attendance: ? 1998-1999: 0:1 (Krismarevic) - Attendance: ? 1997-1998: 0:3 (Kafes, Maragos, Nagbe) - Attendance: ? 1996-1997: Panionios played in B? Division 1995-1996: 2:1 (Anastasiadis) - Attendance: ? 1994-1995: 3:1 (Bocziek) - Attendance: ? 1993-1994: 1:1 (Lagonidis) - Attendance: ? 1992-1993: Panionios played in B? Division 1991-1992: 1:1 (Skartados) - Attendance: ? 1990-1991: 2:0 (?) - Attendance: ? 1989-1990: 1:3 (Skartados, Mitoglou, Plitsis)) - Attendance: ? 1988-1989: 0:0 - Attendance: ? 1987-1988: 1:1 (?) - Attendance: ? 1986-1987: 2:0 FORFEIT 1985-1986: 2:1 (Kostikos) - Attendance: ? 1984-1985: 0:0 - Attendance: ? 1983-1984: 2:2 (Dimopoulos, own goal) - Attendance: ? 1982-1983: 1:0 - Attendance: ? 1981-1982: 1:1 (Damanakis) - Attendance: ? 1980-1981: 1:1 (Kermanidis) - Attendance: ? 1979-1980: 2:1 (Guerino) - Attendance: ? Alpha Ethniki (Amateur/Semi-Professional) 1978-1979: 2:1 (Sarafis) - Attendance: ? 1977-1978: 0:0 - Attendance: ? 1976-1977: 0:0 - Attendance: ? 1975-1976: 0:4 (?) - Attendance: ? (played in Larisa) 1974-1975: 2:2 (?) - Attendance: ? 1973-1974: 1:1 (?) - Attendance: ? 1972-1973: 0:0 - Attendance: ? 1971-1972: 0:1 (?) - Attendance: ? 1970-1971: 3:1 (?) - Attendance: ? 1969-1970: 0:0 - Attendance: ? 1968-1969: 1:0 - Attendance: ? 1967-1968: 3:2 (?) - Attendance: ? 1966-1967: 1:0 - Attendance: ? 1965-1966: 2:2 (?) - Attendance: ? 1964-1965: 1:1 (?) - Attendance: ? 1963-1964: 5:1 (?) - Attendance: ? 1962-1963: 3:2 (?) - Attendance: ? 1961-1962: 0:2 (?) - Attendance: ? 1960-1961: 1:2 (?) - Attendance: ? 1959-1960: 2:1 (?) - Attendance: ? Panhellenic Championship 1958-1959: 6:1 (?) - Attendance: ? 1957-1958: 2:2 (?) - Attendance: ? 1956-1957: 1:3 (?) - Attendance: ? GAMES: 55 WINS: 12 TIES: 21 LOSSES: 23

The Atromitos - Panionios game was interrupted because of a banner having something to do about the corruption in Greek football. I think it will be tough to keep 2d place as we are playing Panionios that desperately needs at least a point. I think Panathinaikos will easily beat Giannina. If we do manage to win, and Atromitos ties or loses to Kalloni, than we will start the playoffs with 3 points. As for the relegation game, six teams are involved and could possibly clinch the last relegation spot. Should be an interesting last round of the regular season.

Great Hawks taking a 2:0 lead going into Minnesota. If we steal one there we should be in good shape.

For you guys in Boston and Toronto as well mark your calendars. The 2004 NT veterans that won the Euro plans on playing friendly games against the Portugal veterans in June. PAOK will be represented by Georgiadis and Papadopoulos.

I meant Cercle instead of Lockeren. It sucks that you can't edit your own posts.

Looks like Deportivo and Lockeren will be relegated. That means that both Lucas and Martens are returning to PAOK. Remains to be seen what PAOK does with them.