Nikitas Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 played a good and confident match thursday against wolfsberger. dortmund won 5-0 without being troubled. 0 chances for the opposition. he was the best in the back. tomorrow dortmund plays against chemnitzer away for the dfb pokal. http://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/sport/bvb/Die-Einzelkritik-Hattrick-fuer-Henrikh-Mkhitaryan-Piszczek-unsicher;art11635,2783769 Sokratis: Played football for which praised him his coach before the game: Clear, uncompromising, feisty. In the air of the central defender was always superior, even with ordinary balls in the opening game. The Greek crystallized two weeks before the Bundesliga start becoming a solid partner of Hummels out. Rating: 2.5
Rockafeller Skank Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) played a good and confident match thursday against wolfsberger. dortmund won 5-0 without being troubled. 0 chances for the opposition. he was the best in the back. tomorrow dortmund plays against chemnitzer away for the dfb pokal. http://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/sport/bvb/Die-Einzelkritik-Hattrick-fuer-Henrikh-Mkhitaryan-Piszczek-unsicher;art11635,2783769 Sokratis: Played football for which praised him his coach before the game: Clear, uncompromising, feisty. In the air of the central defender was always superior, even with ordinary balls in the opening game. The Greek crystallized two weeks before the Bundesliga start becoming a solid partner of Hummels out. Rating: 2.5 2.5 ouf ot what? Also why is everyone wanting so much Sokratis to go to Premier League ? lately BundesLiga has gotten really high in the sport's fans eyes , especially last year There were many derbies. Moenchengladbach got back, Shalke played very well both CL and Bundesliga, Bayern, Wolfsburg went up out of nowhere. I am afraid that Sokratis might not be what a club in Premier League needs. He has made his career in Bundesliga , playing for 1 of the top teams of both Germany and the World. Why leave for a Championship that most greeks end up being a flop? In conclusion, my opinion is that it is too risky for him to leave for EPL at the age of 29. If he doesnt get used to the EPL rhythm, or if he ends up having controversy with coach/management/teammates he can easily lose his psychology/fitness and he is literally irreplaceable for our NT right now. Besides he is really loved by the fans and many of them consider him their best defender. Even the coach probably liked him so much (talking about Klopp). It is not a common phenomena for a player that was brought to the club for Backup ends up being your first choise CB,even after both Hummels and Subotic were no longer injured.After last year there were many posts at international forums where Borussia fans would hope for a Edited August 10, 2015 by Rockafeller Skank
Argy Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) Rockafeller, Sokratis turned 27 only two months ago - just entering his prime as a center back - and not 29, as you stated above. With regard to him transferring to the premier league, Sokratis is an elite CB, and there is no reason why an elite CB cannot thrive in an elite league. He would do just fine. Does he have to transfer to the EPL? No. BVB is a great club playing in a world class championship. Generally though, the prestige of playing in the historic Premier League, especially for one of the top clubs, is something that every footballer strives for. Edited August 11, 2015 by Argy
Nikitas Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) @ rockafeller skank. here are some ratings of yesterday , 1 is best and 5 is worst in germany. https://translate.google.nl/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=nl&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.derwesten.de%2Fsport%2Ffussball%2Fbvb%2Fdie-bvb-noten-in-der-uebersicht-page2-id10935643.html&edit-text=&act=url https://translate.google.nl/translate?hl=nl&sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sport1.de%2Ffussball%2Feuropa-league%2F2015%2F07%2Feuropa-league-die-einzelkritik-zu-wolfsberger-ac-gegen-borussia-dortmund this is the german way of rating.here some more ratings of the cup match against chemnitzer wich they won 0-2 but was a difficult match. https://translate.google.nl/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=nl&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.derwesten.de%2Fsport%2Ffussball%2Fbvb%2Faubameyang-schiesst-bvb-zu-arbeitssieg-in-chemnitz-note-2-5-id10968059.html&edit-text=&act=url Edited August 11, 2015 by Nikitas
pash Posted August 15, 2015 Posted August 15, 2015 Started today in their 4-0 win over Borussia Moenchengladbach. Getting tons of props on the twitters.
Greekaus Posted August 15, 2015 Posted August 15, 2015 Saw the game. He just reads the opposing plays so well and attacks the passing alleys first and ends the danger. Sokrati is a quality defender. He's at a top level club in one of the best leagues in Europe. Perfect set up for him in his club career right now. 1
Doxa Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 I'm always curious to see if he will evry go to a topclub. Many topclubs in need of a good CB always linked with Hummels, Subotic and less with Sokratis but I hope someday he can go to a real big name. For now Dortmund is a very good team for him.
Argy Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Subotic and Hummels have different strengths than Sokratis. Doesn`t mean they`re better footballers.
Doxa Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Hummels and Subotic are better offensively while Sokratis played multiple season as an attacking wingback and dd pretty good at that position? Now i've heard it all. It's like saying Messi is a better player because he is a better defender then Ronaldo. Really now i've heard it all. Who cares what a CB does offensively? It comes down how quick they pass the ball to the midfielders. Nothing more. It's not science.
val Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Dortmund have three stars that are on are another level from the rest, with each better than the other.
Nikitas Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 in the bundesliga team of the week. https://translate.google.nl/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=nl&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Foutside90.com%2Fbundesliga-team-of-the-week-round-1-055%2F&edit-text=&act=url
Rockafeller Skank Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Rockafeller, Sokratis turned 27 only two months ago - just entering his prime as a center back - and not 29, as you stated above. With regard to him transferring to the premier league, Sokratis is an elite CB, and there is no reason why an elite CB cannot thrive in an elite league. He would do just fine. Does he have to transfer to the EPL? No. BVB is a great club playing in a world class championship. Generally though, the prestige of playing in the historic Premier League, especially for one of the top clubs, is something that every footballer strives for. My bad on the age thing. Misscalculated. But still, you agreed with me, that, since he is at one of the world-top clubs, and is loved/worshiped there, and is also considered as one of the best defenders in Bundesliga, why should he leave? Im saying that because very few Greek footballers managed to establish in the EPL. Even Mitroglou was at his prime when he left for Fuhlam, but he was a total failure in there. Why risk gettng benched? Why risk having our best player out of form and "out of the game"?
Argy Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Yes, I do agree with you, but all I am saying, is that if there is a Greek player out there that has a shot of starring in the EPL, it`s Sokratis. If opportunity knocks, he cannot hold back because he is afraid of failure. Just look at Kyrgiakos a few years back at Liverpool. He wasn`t the most well-rounded CB, but he was actually very good for them - downright dominant in a number of games. Edited August 20, 2015 by Argy
La Mendel Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 BVB won it eventually versus Odd Grenland. Seems it was an astonishing match. The Norwegian team scored in the first minute, after 22 minutes they were down with three goals, but Dortmund scored three times in the second half, and won by one goal (3-4). Sokratis was in the first half (when the enemy goals occurred) on the bench, during the break he replaced Castro (the right back). After he came on, they didnt concede a single goal in the 2nd half and eventually won. Odd Grenland - Borussia Dortmund 3-4 (3-1): http://www.goal.com/en/match/odd-vs-borussia-dortmund/2134143/live-commentary 1
Doxa Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 BVB won it eventually versus Odd Grenland. Seems it was an astonishing match. The Norwegian team scored in the first minute, after 22 minutes they were down with three goals, but Dortmund scored three times in the second half, and won by one goal (3-4). Sokratis was in the first half (when the enemy goals occurred) on the bench, during the break he replaced Castro (the right back). After he came on, they didnt concede a single goal in the 2nd half and eventually won. Odd Grenland - Borussia Dortmund 3-4 (3-1): http://www.goal.com/en/match/odd-vs-borussia-dortmund/2134143/live-commentary So after Sokratis came on replacing the right back they scored 4 goals? I thought he wasnt that good offensively? ;)
La Mendel Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 They scored thrice after he was subbed in (the first BVB goal came in the first half), but yes, he played as a fullback and seems he was OK (enemy didnt score).
Nikitas Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 wasnt in dortmunds squad yesterday coz of his ankle injury he picked up thursday. he will be in their squad for the 2nd leg but im not sure if tuchel will start him or if he is gonna play a full match. https://translate.google.nl/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=nl&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.focus.de%2Fsport%2Ffussball%2Fbundesliga1%2Fbundesliga-bvb-kann-wieder-mit-sokratis-planen_id_4899309.html&edit-text=&act=url
Nikitas Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 won 3-1 against augsburg. here some ratings. https://translate.google.nl/translate?hl=nl&sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.derwesten.de%2Fsport%2Ffussball%2Fbvb%2Ffuer-tuchel-ist-bvb-tabellenfuehrung-eine-momentaufnahme-id11042834.html http://www.espnfc.com/club/borussia-dortmund/124/blog/post/2589024/borussia-dortmund-henrikh-mkhitaryan-herth-berlin-bundesliga
pash Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 Available on foxsoccer2go for those in the States. Will be watching this, hopefully they'll provide a half decent stream for once.
pash Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 Oddly long and involved hug given by Tuchel to Sokratis at the end, as well. Unf.
val Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 ^^^Its no secret tuchel rates him highly. He said it himself prior to taking the job.
Nikitas Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 some ratings of the match. http://www.espnfc.com/club/borussia-dortmund/124/blog/post/2623075/shinji-kagawa-inspires-as-borussia-dortmund-stay-perfect https://translate.google.nl/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=nl&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.90min.com%2Fde%2Fposts%2F2574570-borussia-dortmund-einzelkritik-nach-dem-3-0-sieg-gegen-leverkusen&edit-text=&act=url https://translate.google.nl/translate?hl=nl&sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.derwesten.de%2Fsport%2Ffussball%2Fbvb%2Fbvb-spielmacher-kagawa-zaubert-und-trifft-note-1-5-id11111458.html
Nikitas Posted September 29, 2015 Posted September 29, 2015 2 poor matches in a row from dortmund , sokratis also wasnt that good. whole dortmund was really poor , specially reus is lost after his injury. sunday sokratis should have had a penalty against darmstad but the linesmen saw an offside wich it wasnt. some ratings of the last 2 matches. http://www.espnfc.com/club/borussia-dortmund/124/blog/post/2628538/borussia-dortmund-struggle-all-around-in-hoffenheim-draw https://translate.google.nl/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=nl&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.90min.com%2Fde%2Fposts%2F2584195-borussia-dortmund-die-bvb-spieler-gegen-hoffenheim-in-der-einzelkritik&edit-text=&act=url http://www.espnfc.com/club/borussia-dortmund/124/blog/post/2634965/marco-reus-out-of-step-with-dortmund-attack-darmstadt-draw https://translate.google.nl/translate?hl=nl&sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.augsburger-allgemeine.de%2Fsport%2Ffc-augsburg%2FEinzelkritik-Nur-ein-Verteidiger-ueberzeugt-gegen-Hoffenheim-id35611217.html
georgelaz Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) he shoulda played CB. He's one of the best CB's in the world atm. Top 30 at least. Bayern would at least have scored one goal less with him in the back. He also makes up for the other CB's lack of pace. Edited October 5, 2015 by georgelaz
pash Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Haha another blowout, another example of our "world class" CBs not being responsible. The day they are, Paleologos will return.
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