Hellas futebol

[Faliro]

I will be extremely pissed off if there is anything behind the speculation. However.. I have never bought a football shirt other than Barcelona or Olympiakos. I would easily get a Benfica one with Manolas on the back. If there is any truth behind it, I am sure Karagounis and Katsouranis will sell it to him, both loved their time at Benfica.

[pcssousa]

He would be only the 5th greek wearing our sacred shirt.
The fist one, Machairidis, had a very poor performance. Awful player.
The other 3 were ok, no more. Fyssas was great in the 2004 cup final and the only one who was Champion around here.

[Red.Fever]

It's probably just speculation.

I also think it's just speculation really.
we've Lisandro, which did a pretty good 1st season in Europe
for 3rd CB we got Jardel, and Luisão will still do at least 1 more year at good level, so...

we've Siqueira and Silvio to buy, or at least one of them... I'd rather see Benfica spending money on them.

[PsychoFan]

Benfica will not buy Silvio, and Siqueira I have my doubts, will see, if it was me, I wouldn't buy him.

On CB's we have Mitrovic and Sidnei. One of them will stay in the squad next season. If not... we have Benfica B.

[T1n0_SLB]

great passer, exceptionally fast - never out run

That's what we need to replace Garay.

[Schweisen Tiger]

He would be only the 5th greek wearing our sacred shirt.
The fist one, Machairidis, had a very poor performance. Awful player.
The other 3 were ok, no more. Fyssas was great in the 2004 cup final and the only one who was Champion around here.

Katsouranis was an highly respected player at Benfica. His first season was absolutely amazing. Was way above the "OK" level.

[pcssousa]

He would be only the 5th greek wearing our sacred shirt.
The fist one, Machairidis, had a very poor performance. Awful player.
The other 3 were ok, no more. Fyssas was great in the 2004 cup final and the only one who was Champion around here.

Katsouranis was an highly respected player at Benfica. His first season was absolutely amazing. Was way above the "OK" level.

OK overall. Very good first season, but that's it.

[Festivus]

I will be extremely pissed off if there is anything behind the speculation. However.. I have never bought a football shirt other than Barcelona or Olympiakos. I would easily get a Benfica one with Manolas on the back. If there is any truth behind it, I am sure Karagounis and Katsouranis will sell it to him, both loved their time at Benfica.

Really? Not surprised about Katsouranis, but had no idea Karagounis loved this place so much.

[Faliro]

Santos, Katsouranis and Karagounis make up the unholy alliance between Greece and Portugal. They are best friends - I would not be surprised if right now they are all in a bar somewhere laughing together. I am not sure but I think probably katsouranis and Santos quit smoking together years ago..  that bond has never died..

The reason more Greeks have not played in Portugal is simply the agents. most Greek players have the same agent and that is why they always play for the same teams and go to the same countries. Italy... Genoa, Milan, Roma.. Germany - any club.. rarely they go to England.. rarely Spain, rarely Portugal, rarely France... the truth is, deep down there is very little talent in Greece football wise. I could fill a whole forum of greek player's names who are not good enough to play for Benfica - the players that are good enough? 1 line..

[Pedro84]

Karagounis was a fantastic player. Incredible skills, very hard to stole him the ball, a warrior. Too bad it was just two years. I loved him.

Katso was different. More classy, good header. I liked him alot in the first year, like every benfiquista, but what he did in the following seasons I don't forget. Most part of benfiquistas forgot what he did.

Fyssas won a cup and scored a goal against oporto in the final. I also liked him.

About Manolas, I don't know him, but despite it's quality, I don't think Benfica could or want to pay 9M€ for a CB.

[Faliro]

I don't think you need him either. You could probably get him cheaper if there is a cut up of his sell on rights. I will be honest, I don't want him to go anywhere. There is no one close to his talent anywhere in the Balkans in that position.

Manolas and Sokratis will also probably be badly exposed this world cup if Santos puts katsouranis and Maniatis in front for protection - which he most likely will. I have not seen a forward outrun Manolas since he came to Olympiakos - internationally or in europe/Greece - but a poor world cup, will certainly lower his price.

On a depressing note, it seems the EPO is looking towards Sa Pinto for next national coach.

[Festivus]

On a depressing note, it seems the EPO is looking towards Sa Pinto for next national coach.

That's just sad.

[Faliro]

OFI who said goodbye to Sa Pinto.. just got Gattuso as manager!

[Covenant]

Another 3 month job for him.

[Faliro]

hahahaha!! He will love it in crete!!