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    Asteras Tripolis

    At the risk of sounding like an English pundit in the world cup I don't think it's being too presumptuous to start looking ahead to this tie now.

    Just wondering if anybody knows anything about them? Are they likely to be any good? Will their season be underway when we play them? Any star players we may have heard of? Will they bring a decent crowd with them? Do their supporters take milk in their coffee? Cafe Nero or Starbucks?

    Feels like this will be the proper European tie we worked so hard to qualify for, was a great occasion when AEK Athens came to Easter Road but i hope this mob aren't as good as they were. Not sure if Greek football is in a good place just now or not though?


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    Not a thing but given the state of their economy they'll probably struggle with the plane fair.

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    Was having a look at them earlier. Signed 8 players so far this season, a lot of Spaniards from lower league teams.

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    Finished 5th in Greek league last year, but were in the EL Group Stages last year also

    I think they will be "better" than us but we have a good chance of progressing with a strong home result. They don't travel well away from home in Europe having never won a game away.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bingo70 View Post
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    At the risk of sounding like an English pundit in the world cup I don't think it's being too presumptuous to start looking ahead to this tie now.

    Just wondering if anybody knows anything about them? Are they likely to be any good? Will their season be underway when we play them? Any star players we may have heard of? Will they bring a decent crowd with them? Do their supporters take milk in their coffee? Cafe Nero or Starbucks?

    Feels like this will be the proper European tie we worked so hard to qualify for, was a great occasion when AEK Athens came to Easter Road but i hope this mob aren't as good as they were. Not sure if Greek football is in a good place just now or not though?
    Well they are Greek for starters , I think this tie will be very even, Main Man I think will be Michalis Manias (Striker No.11 46apps, 22gls) They have loads of Argentinians in their team so watch for diving and just general cheating. They are however quite a small team so set- pieces might work in our favour.

    Generally Greek teams travel well in Europe so I would expect a decent crowd coming over from Tripoli.

    Don't think they will be in Café Nero, I somehow sense you might find them downing ouzo in The Mash Tun pre match

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    Sure I read they don’t start their season until August, so they shouldn’t have a match fitness advantage over us.

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    Think the real issue for Hibs in Greece, will be the heat. Mid 30’s next week, and will be warmer in August. Pity the fixture wasn’t the other way round, as we have Motherwell at home on the Sunday after it

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    Quote Originally Posted by Billy Whizz View Post
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    Think the real issue for Hibs in Greece, will be the heat. Mid 30’s next week, and will be warmer in August. Pity the fixture wasn’t the other way round, as we have Motherwell at home on the Sunday after it
    Simon Murray got sun burnt just reading your post there.

    Sounds like we really need to get a victory at home to take over there (the first leg is at home isn't it?)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Heisenberg View Post
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    Sure I read they don’t start their season until August, so they shouldn’t have a match fitness advantage over us.
    August 26th, however they have already started playing friendlies in preparation.

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    Well, they will be a tougher prospect than last nights opponents that's for sure. If we are going to win the tie we will have to do it at home and that means getting our organisation right, something that's currently a wee bit lacking IMO …. it goes without saying that we must avoid losing a goal at home, do that and you give yourself a real chance in the 2nd leg.

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    7 managers in the last 2.5 years, however their current guy seems to have lasted longer than most of this predecessors.

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    Their stadium only holds 7500 and you can get a ST including European games for 100 euros! So presumably they get a ton more tv money than we do?

    They've only been in the top league for 10 years as well, lower and regional leagues before that.

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    They are howfin away from home:

    P12, W0, D5, L7

    At Home they don't seem much better Last 6:

    P6 W1 D1 L4

    There is hope there albeit they have been out of Europe for a couple of years now

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    Don't really expect us to win the tie, bit good trip for the lucky few who can go. Should make a few quid in the home tie too.

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    Is it fair to say that their coefficient is a hangover from pre-financial crisis in Greece?

    Not entirely sure if that fits in with the dates.

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    Well they are Greek for starters , I think this tie will be very even, Main Man I think will be Michalis Manias (Striker No.11 46apps, 22gls) They have loads of Argentinians in their team so watch for diving and just general cheating. They are however quite a small team so set- pieces might work in our favour.

    Generally Greek teams travel well in Europe so I would expect a decent crowd coming over from Tripoli.

    Don't think they will be in Café Nero, I somehow sense you might find them downing ouzo in The Mash Tun pre match
    Do Argentinians cheat more than other nationalities?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beefster View Post
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    Do Argentinians cheat more than other nationalities?


    Ask Terry Butcher.

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    Think the real issue for Hibs in Greece, will be the heat. Mid 30’s next week, and will be warmer in August. Pity the fixture wasn’t the other way round, as we have Motherwell at home on the Sunday after it
    Will the first game of season now be a Sunday?

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    Ask Terry Butcher.
    Terry Butcher has a lot of stuff to explain before we get to his opinion on Argentinians tbh.

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    Will the first game of season now be a Sunday?
    Hope note, it's my son's birthday party on the Sunday!

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    Is the first leg at home then?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 007 Mickey Weir View Post
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    Will the first game of season now be a Sunday?
    It will, but we can’t confirm it until after the 2nd leg against Runavik

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    Quote Originally Posted by St Pauli Hibee View Post
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    They are howfin away from home:

    P12, W0, D5, L7

    At Home they don't seem much better Last 6:

    P6 W1 D1 L4

    There is hope there albeit they have been out of Europe for a couple of years now
    Is this just their European record?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1van Sprou7e View Post
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    Is the first leg at home then?
    Yes

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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael View Post
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    Don't really expect us to win the tie, bit good trip for the lucky few who can go. Should make a few quid in the home tie too.
    That's the spirit!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Milkinho View Post
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    Yes
    How do you know this? Link?

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    Don't really expect us to win the tie, bit good trip for the lucky few who can go. Should make a few quid in the home tie too.
    Why wouldn't we win it? Absolutely no reason these guys are any better than us.

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    Lots of Argentinians in there team going by Wikipedia

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    Quote Originally Posted by HIBERNIAN-0762 View Post
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    We were drawn out 1st
    It’s on UEFA website too

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    Quote Originally Posted by HIBERNIAN-0762 View Post
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    Because we were drawn at home...

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