ausgreek

If fans want a 3 5 2 - for real, then Ange Postacoglou has the balls to implement it, as long as it is carried out to the letter, the defence should be acceptable. Anyway, see what Ange A has to offer now that he is there. We know already he offer 4 2 3 1. Its not as if 4 2 3 1 is overl successful for the Pirates. Should try something else like 2 up front.

So this match confirmed there was no cloak & dagger secret to the squad. Mantalos & Pelkas were the wingers, no 3 5 2 with wingbacks. Confirmed it was a wrong move by Ange A to not pick wingers. On the upside, the players showed alot more heart during the match, if not straight away., later in the first half. 'Wing-in' 2 wingers today for the Estonia match as per desperation, to make amends for the oversight!

Now, Samaris, Zeca and Kourbelis are 6's. Bouchalakis is a 8. Who plays as the no.8? If Samaris is paired with Kourbelis or Zeca, who is deepest and who has the stamina for no.8 and link with Fortounis as the 10? Zeca has a big motor. Mantalos or Pelks should be considered here too. Just seems to be an imbalance with alot of these last few Ethniki coaches.

The first of this coach's errors to be pointed out.. too many AM or second strikers. Fortounis, Mantalos, Pelkas, Bakasetas, Karelis. Two of these guys should of been wingers. Lazaros, Manthatis, Fetfa Gianniotas..no speed on the edge. Karelis and Baskets are surplus to requirements.

You would think that the evidence is there for a 3 5 2 , with Siovas joining the squad, he along with Manolas and Sokratis would be the back three. Mantalos and Pelkas as wingbacks. Yet I cannot see any coach have this formation to take through to u19 and u21 to copy. It won't be the formation that all ages will implement. Ange A's preferred style is...you guest it, 4 2 3 1. I actually was in tears after watching that first press conference, like I was when I watched Lassie, Black Beauty and the Rocky series a long time ago. With all the boxes Angelos ticks, he has a cross against as well for not picking wingers. I remember Skibbe 's first howler was in a World Cup Qualifier early in his coaching days of the Greek team, I forget against who, but he brought on Tziolis for Fortounis with 20 minutes to go, and he was on fire and it was still 0-0. Then Greece lost the match. Momentum killer. Thats when my gut told me deep down that Skibbe's days were numbered. This is a 7.5/10 start for Ange A, before a ball is kicked. Early days.

Ange A made mention he is a man of few words, and actions on the field are what counts, he said only Vlaho and Masouras are the only new guys at this stage, although Lambropoulos is probably another. Ange didn't want to take any players from Nikopolidi's team yet. Basinas mentioned that all the lower national rep teams play the same systems as the senior team so the player are familiar with their roles. There was no mention that Ange A doesn't highly rate Lazaros and Fetfa, his future wingers might end up being Donis and Chatzigiovannis next year.

A dutch guy is sueing to change his birth certificate from 69 to 49 so, Angelo A should grab Karagounis and Charisteas to change their birth certificates and make them younger by 20 years. Could work for the Ethniki.

Obviously form got Fetfa into the previous squad, so I'm scratching for two reasons. Firstly I'm itchy, secondly I cannot figure out why Ange A didn't pick him as its not Fetfa's form. The Only reason that would be acceptable is that Ange A will play 3 at the back, with wingbacks. There is more chance of Socceroos winning the World Cup than me watching Hellas play with 3 at the back. Will Never happen. Not too fussed on the other omissions.

Ange A should therefore play with 1 DM, in a 4132 or 442 system. Play Donis or Koulouris up with Mykonos.

Mou Donis ena Koulouri kai tha sou pexo to Bouzouki tora pou eimaste sti Mykonos, - says Mitro!

I actually mean a tallish DM for headers as well as being mobile and a good passing range. Samaris could of been the guy if he was playing regularly.

Who is a classy DM the Pirates could call up, Bouchalakis is more a CM and at a pinch an AM. Maybe Ange A, will make Tzioli$ skipper. If I'm not mistaken, all players should be on deck for Nov matches, except Kyriakos. Holebas!!!!!!!

Was talking to Vicki the supermodel about the Weekend and Bella Hadid's wedding, our focus then turned to the Ethniki, she said her friends want Angelo Postecoglou as head coach, Angelo Anastasiades (the two Anges), with Alexandros Tziolis as assistants. Grammenos, take note!

C'mon guys, some of these suggestions... keep it Greek. Anastasiades head coach with Tsanas & Tziolis assistants. Make it happen b4 November matches!

and you guys thought I was kidding about Ange coaching. Ha! Anyway, I'm a euro snob so I don't know if this would b the right appointment for me. Are any of Zidane, Wenger, Benitez or Guardiola available first at the right price?

Evaggelos Gramenos and his board tend to see alot of potential in Kostas Tsanas to take us to greater heights until 2024. Tzioli would of amassed a wopping 200 games for the Ethniki. Tzav would have 160 games.

Good thing Tziolara played or we would of lost 3-0! Manolas was partly responsible for the first goal, deflecting a silly Tzavellas header gone wrong to the opposition; Pelkas HAD to put Fortounis away with a through ball, but he took an unrealistic long range shot and it went wide; Bakasetas is NOT able to cut through with serious pace, as Lazaros showed from the 55 min mark; Tzioli$ was a calming influence in the first half then faded and was ineffective as was Bakakis. Skibbe cannot inspire this team so a new manager is needed from now. The idiots that didn't choose Bielsa need to pick my blackheads!

I predict Tzioli$ will score a long range goal, he is overdue.

La, the Pirates need this passion you and Rockafella come out with. I feel like lacing up the boots again re maik!

Pirates 4 2 3 1 Barkas Bakakis Manolas Sokratis (c) Tsimikas TZIOLI$$$ Zeca Fetfatzidis Fortounis Lazaros Mykonos There has been a call for two up front. That would mean to brake from 4 2 3 1 and revert to the old 4 4 2 system. I would refer a 4 3 3 with a more attacking mindset. Agona (elbow) Sport has mentioned that Kourbelis got an injury and was then replaced at half time for this reason.

I guess Koulouris can score goals after all. He has 6 so far, Mykonos has 3, Manias 2 Diamantakos 2 Donis 1 & Karelis 0. With keepers, Vlaho should be picked as he has indicated he wants to play Greek ball.

Vlahomidos Ginter Boateng Suli Schultz Now thats a back five we need to match if we are to top our group. Mourinho will be available in January as well. Oh, Giannou is doing excellently in Cyprus.

Long live Tziolis and Tzavellas!!!!!!!!! The new Batman and Robin. EPO is Chaos. Skibbe says Riddle me this!

Hang on a minute, I'm thinking..

Oh, Vellidis and Glykos too.