AEK Athens (A) Europa League

[picklerick21]

3 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Who's the ref for this? 

Andreas Heidenreich (AUT)

[Paninistickers]

When are they due to fly out? And I'll get the old flight radar on and watch that on my laptop, as opposed to working

[StanSP]

54 minutes ago, picklerick21 said:

Andreas Heidenreich (AUT)

A quick Google search shows he's not refereed since 2015 and that was only the Austrian Cup... 

Edited 27 October 2020 by StanSP

[picklerick21]

Quite right, sorry, here it is from uefa.com

 

Referee

Harald Lechner AUT

Assistant referees

Andreas Heidenreich AUT

Maximilian Kolbitsch AUT

Fourth official

Julian Weinberger AUT

[kyleolly]

So why do you not like being called Athens? and in your opinion who does better Indian food The Raj Mahal or The Prince of Punjab??

[picklerick21]

7 minutes ago, kyleolly said:

So why do you not like being called Athens? and in your opinion who does better Indian food The Raj Mahal or The Prince of Punjab??

A. Because that's not the club's name. We're also technically not in Athens proper and there are other top flight teams playing in Athens as well. 

B. You tell me which one to visit if I make it Leicester for the away game. 

Edited 27 October 2020 by picklerick21

[Spudulike]

1 hour ago, Paninistickers said:

When are they due to fly out? And I'll get the old flight radar on and watch that on my laptop, as opposed to working

They left early today after placing flowers in Vichai's garden. 

[FoyleFox]

1 hour ago, Paninistickers said:

When are they due to fly out? And I'll get the old flight radar on and watch that on my laptop, as opposed to working

Fly out on Wednesday according to the club website.

[UHDrive]

We need our best, or as good as, 11 here. I'd prefer to get in before the international break with 2 wins in the group. I think we'll play tactically with leeds like we did arsenal and if we can get a result against them as well then that's a great window for me.

[KingsX]

4 hours ago, picklerick21 said:

Hi all, AEK fan here. 

Ask me anything

 

Level with us.  Half your XI is Portuguese, the colors are pretty much the same, even the badge looks suspiciously familiar …

 

     

 

Did Fosun and Mendes go in together on your club too?  Or is it an under-the-table Wolves “B” or some s***?  Because this is seriously whiffy.

Edited 27 October 2020 by KingsX

[SouthStandUpperTier]

4 hours ago, picklerick21 said:

team is called AEK, sounded out phonetically.

 

"That's what I said...AYEK!"

[StriderHiryu]

@picklerick21Welcome to the forums and love it that you are participating in the banter! This is one of the things I am looing forward to the most this season, finding out more about teams that get very little exposure over here. 

 

What's the Coronavirus situation like over there? Fans won't be allowed into European games, but there were rumours that they would be allowed back into league games. Is that going to happen this year?

[picklerick21]

10 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said:

@picklerick21Welcome to the forums and love it that you are participating in the banter! This is one of the things I am looing forward to the most this season, finding out more about teams that get very little exposure over here. 

 

What's the Coronavirus situation like over there? Fans won't be allowed into European games, but there were rumours that they would be allowed back into league games. Is that going to happen this year?

Thanks for the welcome @StriderHiryu. I'm not in Greece but do follow current affairs closely. Cases are exploding - albeit on a smaller scale compared to more populous countries - and it looks like the next 6 weeks will be quite difficult. Becaue of this, any plans to allow fans back in stadiums have been scrapped. 

 

We, of course, follow the EPL, and Leicester is a very likeable side. It gives me hope that success isn't only predicated on a club's budget and worth. 

Edited 27 October 2020 by picklerick21

[RoboFox]

4 hours ago, picklerick21 said:

1. Please don't call us "Athens"- team is called AEK, sounded out phonetically.

 

[rachhere]

4 hours ago, StanSP said:

Nah not on same level sorry 

Oh no, I have such fond memories of Theo! Maybe a generation thing! 

[tylesta]

23 minutes ago, picklerick21 said:

A. Because that's not the club's name. We're also technically not in Athens proper and there are other top flight teams playing in Athens as well. 

B. You tell me which one to visit if I make it Leicester for the away game. 

I hear the Dover castle is booming on Thursdays pal away fans very welcome

[picklerick21]

16 minutes ago, KingsX said:

 

Level with us.  Half your XI is Portuguese, the colors are pretty much the same, even the badge looks suspiciously familiar …

 

     

 

Did Fosun and Mendes go in together on your club too?  Or is it an under-the-table Wolves “B” or some s***?  Because this is seriously whiffy.

Nah. I can't wait for the club to be dePortuguesified. We do have a long history with Portuguese players and managers for some reason. But we were severely undermined by a clown of a coach last season.

[StanSP]

7 minutes ago, rachhere said:

Oh no, I have such fond memories of Theo! Maybe a generation thing! 

I was joking 

[Nalis]

2 hours ago, Kingleicester said:

Number 3 

“who would win in a fight? Phil Mitchell , or Jim McDonald?

Neither,  the world loses as it implodes with Phil and Jim being the last survivors by micro seconds.

[Countryfox]

4 hours ago, picklerick21 said:

 

Y'all can relax, we are a hot mess right now. 

 

Here we go ...  too much playing down for me  ....     he obviously thinks we’ll get stuffed ...   

[picklerick21]

3 minutes ago, Countryfox said:

Here we go ...  too much playing down for me  ....     he obviously thinks we’ll get stuffed ...   

Go watch the highlights from Braga-AEK then. If we were at full squad, if we had fans present, I would give us a 50% chance to draw. I'll be thrilled with 0-0, but I'd put my money on 0-1.

Edited 27 October 2020 by picklerick21

[Nalis]

5 hours ago, picklerick21 said:

Hi all, AEK fan here. 

Y'all can relax, we are a hot mess right now. 

All our holding midfielders are out, our center backs are new acquisitions and still gelling, our best winger is out, and our featured attackers are far off form. We stand no chance. 

 

Couple of things:

1. Please don't call us "Athens"- team is called AEK, sounded out phonetically.

2. There will be no fans in the stadium.

3. Ask me anything

Welcome.

 

1 - What are general predictions from the AEK fans on this

2- What are your fans hoping for in the group in general?

3- What is your style of play?

4 - Any star players (or hidden gems) we should be wary of?

[rachhere]

5 minutes ago, StanSP said:

I was joking 

 

Oh! I just saw your response and missed the context! Ah Theo 

[Countryfox]

Just now, picklerick21 said:

Go watch the highlights from Braga-AEK then. If we were at full squad, if we had fans present, I would give us a 50% chance to draw. I'll be thrilled with 0-0, I'd put my money on 0-1.

Only messing mate ...   good luck !

 

Honest ...  

[picklerick21]

Just now, Nalis said:

Welcome.

 

1 - What are general predictions from the AEK fans on this

2- What are your fans hoping for in the group in general?

3- What is your style of play?

4 - Any star players (or hidden gems) we should be wary of?

1. We fear the worst. A 0-3 would sting.

2. We're hoping to finish 2nd, but we shot ourselves in the foot in the opening game. With a full squad, we're capable of it. 

3. Our coach is Italian, from the Juve school. Think cynical, no frills Italian soccer. We've employed 4-3-3 and 3-5-2 but we play like ass with the latter.

4. In theory yes. Nelson Oliveira and Marko Livaja are potential game changers, but they are in contract talks and playing like garbage. Petros Mantalos, the captain, is important all around in terms of pace and spreading the ball. Our star winger in the making- Levy Garcia- is out. This kid has EPL potential.