val Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) I wouldn't call essien a leader, he won't be the alpha dog cisse was. He is a team player and a very good one at that and will thrive only if utilized well. In short, he will require the right team mates. Even if his salary suggests it, we shouldn't view him as an attacking or creative outlet but if you were to put players of this nature around him, then i think we will see his true quality. A healthy Essien knows his strengths and weakness and what he can bring to a team, the question is whether his manager knows him well enough. Mourinho got the best out of him for this exact reason. Think of essien as a very important piece of a puzzle, but to complete the puzzle you will require upgrades elsewhere. Financially we are not in the position we once were but If we were to sign abeid in the near future, then this signing will make a lot more sense. Edited June 2, 2015 by val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jimmy Prasinos Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Edited June 2, 2015 by Jimmy Prasinos 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pash Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Very big signing, congrats. Now to see if he still has the legs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrkMikey Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Congrats guys, hope he helps you guys win in europe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akritis_1944 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 His presence alone will lift his teammates. I really hope he's not done. He wasn't great at Milan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Prasinos Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Probably only after the Puma jerseys are presented, no updates concerning that yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leros5 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Hello everyone new user here. Also a big panatha supporter! Love the move to add essien hope the club stays aggressive in its pursue of new players 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giourkas Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 ^^ Welcome! Enjoy the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leros5 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Welcome brother! ^^ Welcome! Enjoy the forums!Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antaeus7 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Essien used to be a great player, lately he's not the same player. However, I wish you guys well in his acquisition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leros5 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Welcome Leros5.Thanks jvc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenShadow13 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grkfreezer624 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Auto to video pou kollaei;; Did they take every single touch he had in Italy and put in a video?............................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Prasinos Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Look who's in Athens today 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Man Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 ^^^^ can't wait to see him play!!!...oeeeeeeeeee essieeeeen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athinaios Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Although it's nice to bring such players to Greece, that brings excitement to the fans, I'm old enough to know that these moves are hit-or-miss. Most of these transfers turned bad. Don't get me wrong, I'm excited about the club trying to raise the level and be more competitive. Yet, I want to see how big name players apply themselves and what contributions bring to the team, instead of cashing in their fame and collect $$ while they're semi-retired. Now, especially given the condition of the Greek economy, the horrible state of the league, the lesser status of Greek teams in Europe (and their chances of success there), it raises a question as to why a great player might want to come to a Greek club. Gilberto, Rivaldo, and a few others at the end of their careers, when they couldn't play for other big euro clubs came and did great. Others, like Sisse and Berg come because they had been on a slump and want to get a chance to climb out. They also do well. But, most of the big names have been failures. Hoping for the better outcome.... Good luck to Essien. By the way, is that the new PAO jersey by Puma. I want one! It's different and interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Prasinos Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 That's a training shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grkfreezer624 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Looks like he might have come injured.... He'll undergo a special training program to protect his body for the next week or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Man Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 im sure we want him in the best condition possible no taking chances so im happy his going into this program first :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accor6 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Looks like he might have come injured.... He'll undergo a special training program to protect his body for the next week or so Sportdog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grkfreezer624 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Nope... Leoforos... http://www.leoforos.gr/football/story/84021/etoimazetai-gia-tin-ollandia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX-18T Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I hope his not going to be a another Flavio Conceciao :( Wasnt he always injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grkfreezer624 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 No he was never that good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athinaios Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 What???!!!! :xxx: The guy was a great player, and I hope he still is, but I've seen too many like him coming to Greece and are really damaged so they don't contribute while they cost too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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