strider Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Greek star Sotirios Kyrgiakos hopes to attract A-League attention with Sydney Olympic stintMarch 2, 2014 - 10:20PM Former Greek international Sotirios Kyrgiakos has agreed to a two-game guest stint with NSW Premier League side Sydney Olympic. The 34-year old will make his debut for the ex-NSL champions against Blacktown Spartans on March 23 and is hoping to catch the eye of A-League clubs for next season. Kyrgiakos has enjoyed a 15-year professional career with clubs such as Liverpool, Sunderland, Rangers, AEK Athens, Panathinaikos, Eintracht Frankfurt, and most recently, Wolfsburg. While he missed Greece's Euro 2004 triumph with a knee injury, he played at Euro 2008 and in the 2010 World Cup, accumulating 61 international caps. Kyrgiakos said he first thought about moving to Australia when he was part of the Greek squad that played at the MCG in 2006. "When I met Sydney Olympic technical director Arthur Diles in Athens, I was instantly excited by the opportunity to visit a country I briefly visited in 2006 when Greece played Australia in Melbourne," he said. "I'll never forget nearly 100,000 people at the stadium that night. Greeks in foreign countries have achieved so much and I am aware of the great progress football is making in Australia, attracting star players like [Alessandro] Del Piero, [William] Gallas and [Emile] Heskey." Kyrgiakos says he still believes he has what it takes to earn a professional contract in the A-League. "I am in very good physical condition and I am very focused on playing well for Sydney Olympic. But I want to play for another couple of years and the A-League appeals to me," he said. "I have had offers over the past six months from Europe but I want my last contract to be about a new experience, an exciting league and the A-League offers that." Source: The Age online - http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/greek-star-sotirios-kyrgiakos-hopes-to-attract-aleague-attention-with-sydney-olympic-stint-20140302-33u9e.html Wiki-Stats Full name Sotirios Kyrgiakos Date of birth 23 July 1979 (age 34) Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) Playing position Centre Back ---------- Obviously the Greek connection is massive, would perhaps bring a large quantity of Greeks over to the Heart. He's 6cm shorter than our BFD, has long luscious locks and has a ton of experience. Despite his age at 34 he is a CB and playing for a couple more years in that position is not unheard of. Thoughts? Edited March 2, 2014 by strider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Malaka 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphine Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 This again... *Insert racist shitfight* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'm not Greek btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) I give this topic about half a day before I/we're forced to lock it. Play nice kiddies Edited March 2, 2014 by Braveheart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Yes plz. Digged him at Liverpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKD Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Looks like a Neanderthal gypsy, no thanks. Unhealthy obsession with Greek players and Greek clubs by some members on this forum. If Heart match up against one of these Greek clubs in the FFA cup, the old 'ellas ellas, kur vo gaz' chant deserves a go. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredinho69 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'm greek. Follow the greek team. Follow greek players when they play for clubs outside of Greece. This guys a hack. No thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 No thanks. We're well stocked with centre backs already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbitm Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Weilaert and kisnorbo are already quality so don't really need him. Would be good for the league though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 happy for him to stay in Sydney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Turns slower than semi-trailer, not really a good fit for the A-League . He can head the ball really well though but we don't need him, thanks but no thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 No thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Strider, I would've thought that by now you would've realised that it's results that pull in the crowd, not someone's profile. As for Kyrgiakos, no thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Pass from me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 All we need this off-season is: -decent goalkeeper -decent striker and that's about it tbh. If we keep the same team plus those two additions we can win the league. we're stacked at CB anyway, would just be overkill signing him 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyheart Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 As this league has proven. You don't waste good money on centre backs. Next please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Doesn't fit the criteria for a marquee outlined by Begiristain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 the greek contrerras 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-mhfc Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 yeah definite pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Obviously the Greek connection is massive, would perhaps bring a large quantity of Greeks over to the Heart. like how mifsud brought a large quantity of new maltese supporters? like how engelaar brought a large quantity of dutch to the club? it doesn't really work like that IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Doesn't fit the criteria for a marquee outlined by Begiristain. No way would you sign him as a marquee and to be fair I'm pretty sure that wasn't what was suggested. I never rated him at Liverpool- simply not good enough for an elite premier league club. Having said that though the A league is somewhat beneath that level so that's OK and certainly in his Liverpool days he was good enough to be better than most, if not all, Aussie based defenders. The question is though, if he's still any good why is he at Sydney Olympic? I have alarm bells ringing all over the place from that. Suggest we tread carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewmac Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 too old ,so a no from me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Doesn't fit the criteria for a marquee outlined by Begiristain. No way would you sign him as a marquee and to be fair I'm pretty sure that wasn't what was suggested. I never rated him at Liverpool- simply not good enough for an elite premier league club. Having said that though the A league is somewhat beneath that level so that's OK and certainly in his Liverpool days he was good enough to be better than most, if not all, Aussie based defenders. The question is though, if he's still any good why is he at Sydney Olympic? I have alarm bells ringing all over the place from that. Suggest we tread carefully. Would not be surprised to see him at an A-League club. Doesn't have to be us (as many have said our beloved Kisnorbo and Wielaert have that shift covered). Looked through a lot of YouTube vids (lol) and he's a massive threat from set pieces but also a bit too aggressive IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 He is a threat at set pieces but thats it. Prefer if we target an attacking midfielder and a striker. Samaras and karagounis will pull in the crowds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Or Lampard and drogba 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Or Lampard and drogba Been saying Drogba forever now, would jizz so hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
United Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Looks like a Neanderthal gypsy, no thanks. Unhealthy obsession with Greek players and Greek clubs by some members on this forum. If Heart match up against one of these Greek clubs in the FFA cup, the old 'ellas ellas, kur vo gaz' chant deserves a go. Neanderthal gypsy rofl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTP Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Malaka I give this topic about half a day before I/we're forced to lock it. Play nice kiddies Seems legit. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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