ausgreek Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 As much as I don't like to see Socceroos lose, and the matches would not be like Greece playing Germany or Bolivia, I dislike seeing the Ethniki lose more, so Greece 2-1. I say may the best team win though. Like to see full-houses.
RED SHERIFF Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 i have an interest in the socceroos....but don't 'support' them....whether they win or lose....it does not bother me....my interest is in 'general' terms about Aussie soccer...without the 'care factor'... 1
Greekoz Posted October 18, 2015 Posted October 18, 2015 so are you going to see Australia or Greece? ...and don't say both? And this is not a chest beating patriotic question.. what I mean is that if Greece were to play in Melbourne, my level of interest to pay money and attend would be the same whether they played Australia/Bolivia/ Germany/Gibraltar..... I'd be more interested if the match was against Australia, no disrespect to Bolivia or Nigeria and those countries but the glamour of the opponent does count to an extent. Were you at the empty Etihad stadium when olympiakos played Melbourne victory a few years ago? It was fun but you won't get the masses interested when you're playing a nothing team (in global terms) Neither game would sell out, and most Greeks that do attend will be asking why nikopolidis isn't in goals and where Charisteas is etc...
RED SHERIFF Posted October 18, 2015 Posted October 18, 2015 I was there at MVFC v OSFP.... The point was that from a Greek NT fan perspective it does not matter to me who we play... I was also at the MCG in 2006 ...terrible flat atmosphere with 90k....the MCC /AFL theater goers kill it...the 'whole 'Melbourne events' concept should just keep to organising AFL Grand final parades...and Grand Prix.
Antaeus7 Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 When will Greece ever play against United States? 1
Nikitas Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 this source says that the turkish football federation said on their official website that greece will play against turkey on november 17 in turkey. so we play luxemburg on november 13 and 4 days later we play turkey. hopefully turkey is official. https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?act=url&depth=1&hl=nl&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.googleusercontent.com&sl=nl&tl=en&u=http://www.turksvoetbal.net/turkije/turkije-oefent-tegen-griekenland-301034008&usg=ALkJrhjEX6pks63J77bEgoPRNcBwLPRdvA
georgelaz Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 Turkey is really in form. So I would love to beat them convincingly.
ausgreek Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 Ethniki needs to implement the new systems now. Skibbe must put his stamp on the team, so two friendlies in four days is ideal. They need some more games early next year.
RED SHERIFF Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 EPO have also announced the Turkey game on their site
RED SHERIFF Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 i would like the NT to schedule a few home friendlies at venues like AEL Arena and Harilaou.....nice boutique football stadiums with good atmosphere...a good opportunity for Skibbe and the players to reconnect the NT with the people... it will help bring back passion a and soul to the team's mental approach in matches.. 2
georgelaz Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 I would love to see Mitroglou blast a goal or two against the Turks, but I'm probably dreaming.
RED SHERIFF Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 I would just be happy if he scored v Luxembourg first.. 1
Ethnikos Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 RED SHERIFF good point. I wish the NT could play at AEL Arena, or Toumba, etc. It gets a little boring playing in the same place all the time
RED SHERIFF Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 I more concerned about all the away friendlies ...I chose Harilaou and AEL Arena for specific reasons...in this crucial point.. I don't have an issue with a packed Karaiskaki or OAKA rocking and we have the opponent on the back foot scrambling and the stadium pumping.. I am wary of having the NT become 'homeless' and become a traveling roadshow playing in front of 2500 at Platanias etc.. happened around 15-20 years ago when the NT played at some obscure venues....... from kalamata to Thraki....and some other odd ball locations...it looked like I was watching D division...
RED SHERIFF Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 yeah...don't think the venue had much to do with it.... I also remember losses to Slovakia and Cyprus at venues that looked like State league 3
georgelaz Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) No way. Ethniki should have only one venue and the best venue. England = Wembely. It should be synonymous with the ethniki. Right now it seems to be karaiskakis. It's not gunna feel like home with a constant switch up Edited October 31, 2015 by georgelaz
Blackhawk Posted December 30, 2015 Author Posted December 30, 2015 The next 2 friendlies for the NT are: 24-March: Montenegro 29-March: Iceland Both games at Karaiskakis. Apparently Greece does not exist beyond Athens and Piraeus.
Rockafeller Skank Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 The next 2 friendlies for the NT are: 24-March: Montenegro 29-March: Iceland Both games at Karaiskakis. Apparently Greece does not exist beyond Athens and Piraeus. Lol what are you talking about. Last 2 friendlys were away , at Luxemburg and Turkey , and the next Friendlies after these are probably gonna be the ones at Australia , Also away. Seriously whaaat.
RED SHERIFF Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) I think the comment was centered around the fact that most if not all NT games are played at Karaiskaki... I would think it would be a good idea to play these matches at AEL Arena, Volos, Patra.... we played Serbia at Platanias last year...which made zero sense.. Edited December 30, 2015 by RED SHERIFF
georgelaz Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 I would only do Athens and MAYBE Thessaloniki if you want to push it. Like 9 games in Athens and one in Thessaloniki MAYBE not completely sold on it though, I don't like the ethiniki being a road show. die hard fans can make the trip to athens
RED SHERIFF Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 Italy, Spain and Germany take games around the country.. I'd confine matches to locations with good stadia...Volos,Larissa, Patra, Iraklio, Thessaloniki...
georgelaz Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) do people all around greece care about the ethniki? I haven't been around everywhere I'm kalamatianos, and I know that ppl went wild down there during world cup, euros etc. but kalamata is super affiliated with athens, most kalamatiani have an athenian team they support eg) aek, oly, pao like Klaus is salonikan and he looks like a BEAST, prideful, sharp for PAOK but looks retarded for the ethiniki is there a low grade feeling of separation in greece or are we a big happy family? I know Crete is kinda self-sustaining and has it's own kinda culture going on too Edited December 31, 2015 by georgelaz
RED SHERIFF Posted January 1, 2016 Posted January 1, 2016 there are no such issues...A Makedona or a Cretan feels equally as greek as anyone else.. 1
georgelaz Posted January 1, 2016 Posted January 1, 2016 there are no such issues...A Makedona or a Cretan feels equally as greek as anyone else.. good to hear!
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