Dean97 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 That's good to hear Ausgreek. I knew Bakasetas had it in him. It's time for him to show what his got against Croatia. Pelkas is the big addition to the team. I hope he starts. He should play right wing. Stafylidis should be on the left. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 It would be interesting to see fourtonis pelkas and bakasetas on same line might work. Why no karelis? Too bad no Donis but if we make it he will be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pash Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Why would you call up a player who has been out for the better part of a year? Don't kid yourself; no coach is going to play a guy who is out of the loop in such a vital game. I would be absolutely shocked if Pelkas saw any game time, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paokarag4 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 agree, only way pelkas sees the pitch is if we are desperate for a goal. Can see Lazaros/Stafy starting on the wings. Unless Skibbe goes ultra defensive and plays Zeca wide instead of Lazaro/Bakasetas, which I wouldn't be shocked if he did it but don't think its the way to go personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makynia Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 This is the lineup I believe he will go with in Croatia Karnezis Toro Manolas Sokratis Tzavellas Zeca Tachtsidis Lazaros Fortounis Stafylidis Mitro I hope he doesn't put in Tziolis. I will puke. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellada2004 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 4 hours ago, paokarag4 said: And as expected the squad has been announced, no surprises, only one really is pelka being included as a doni/mantalo replacement. Toro included, they are obviously going to give him every chance to make it. Even if it's for the 2nd leg. Lets go boys get the job done, eliminate Croatia! Then it's off to the World Cup in Russia! Pa Me ELLADA! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argy Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Makynia said: This is the lineup I believe he will go with in Croatia Karnezis Toro Manolas Sokratis Tzavellas Zeca Tachtsidis Lazaros Fortounis Stafylidis Mitro I hope he doesn't put in Tziolis. I will puke. I cannot see a scenario where he does not start Tziolis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J1078 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Manolas suspended by fifa for the first game against Croatia for purposely getting a yellow card vs Cyrus.. Are you kidding me... WTF.. http://www.sport24.gr/football/ellada/ethniki_elladas/xwris-manwla-h-ethnikh-timwrhthhke-apo-th-fifa.4921266.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argy Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 So Manolas out because FIFA would like to see certain teams go through to the world cup. Fair play my ass. Conspiracy is more like it. 2 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J1078 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 1 minute ago, Argy said: So Manolas out because FIFA would like to see certain teams go through to the world cup. Fair play my ass. Conspiracy is more like it. I was thinking the same thing... its absolute BS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pash Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 How many other players in the playoffs are punished for doing the same thing, I wonder? Oh, none? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argy Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Isn't this crazy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxou Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 4 hours ago, pash said: Why would you call up a player who has been out for the better part of a year? Don't kid yourself; no coach is going to play a guy who is out of the loop in such a vital game. I would be absolutely shocked if Pelkas saw any game time, as well. sorry? vellios hasn't played a game in ages and he's AS FIT AS ME..NO INJURY AROUND, SIMPLY NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO CRACK FOREST'S BENCH..AND YOU'RE SAYING THIS IDIOT WILL BE MORE USEFUL THAN KARELIS? FFS SKIBBE... manolas will be out of the first game as fifa decided to suspend him for the first game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pash Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Why the caps? Are you...yelling? Jesus. If it makes you feel better, Vellios is also not good enough and shouldn't be called up. Happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tsamados Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Argy said: I cannot see a scenario where he does not start Tziolis. Unfortunately I have to agree. That's a damn shame about Manolas, the odds against us are really starting to stack up! I guess we are very lucky we do have three outstanding centre backs though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argy Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 That's right, I am not worried about this all that much. Is it corrupt garbage, yes, but KPap is more than capable of replacing Manolas. It's how this all played out that is the issue. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J1078 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 here we are waiting and praying to see if Manolas is fit and once we find out he's cleared Fifa screws us to benefit Croatia ffs..Manolas not starting for us in Croatia will make it very difficult for us to keep a clean sheet. I'm sorry but Vellios does not deserve a call up at all that is a horrible decision by skibbe as the guy doesn't get regular playing time at all. I still think a Karelis at 60% is worth a call up over Vellios just to have as an option if we need him. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makynia Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Unbelievable!!! Corrupt FIFA at it again. They have it out for the Greeks and how is it they can determine that Manolas did it purposely or not and why did they wait this long were they still looking at the footage? Gianniotas got his tooth knocked out by a Bosnian coach and all they got was a stadium switch!!! In the end it won't matter as we can put in Kyriakos or Retsos and still keep a clean sheet and take care of business and they'll still have to watch our boring play defence and hit them on the counter attack brand of soccer in Russia. We'll be in Russia with our Orthodox brothers and so will Mantalos! Makynia out!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J1078 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I can see the ref favoring Croatia to advance by giving them a Penalty if the game is very tight... Maybe I'm just feeling like that now after Fifa banned Manolas 6 days before our biggest match.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellada2004 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Wtf how's he banned fringing FIFA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brklyngrk Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 How ironic would it be if Papadopoulos or Retsos score ??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxou Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 42 minutes ago, J1078 said: I can see the ref favoring Croatia to advance by giving them a Penalty if the game is very tight... Maybe I'm just feeling like that now after Fifa banned Manolas 6 days before our biggest match.. if you which ref is going to whistle in the athens game... bjorn kuipers..the name says it all. fcvking fifa and croatian nazis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellada2004 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Can the EPO appeal? I had a feeling they would screw us on the field but this? Thats why was better to draw Denmark, they want Italy in for sure and Croatia because of Modric and Rackitic playing at there big LALIGA clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellada2004 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 8 minutes ago, Brklyngrk said: How ironic would it be if Papadopoulos or Retsos score ??? I hope so.we will eliminate the Croats and they can watch alongside those idiot Bosnians! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxou Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 i think those who will get to play will be more motivated with all those things going on lately..croatia officials talking s%$#!, starters getting injured and manolas getting suspended with a scandalous decision... karnezis torosidis sokratis papadopoulos tzavellas zeca samaris kourmpelis stafylidis fortounis mitroglou that's the best we can field i think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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