90 mins in a 1-2 loss to Greek giants Panathinaikos.
Themistoklis Tzimopoulos (Levadiakos | Greece)
Themi and 5 team mates all get yellows, as Giannina lose 1-0 to Atromitis (2nd in table) who I note had 2 Brazilians playing.
90 mins in a 0-2 loss at home to Panaitolikis.
90 mins in a 2-1 loss to Xanthi.
Plenty of niggle it would seem with total 9 yellow and 2 late red cards.
Surprisingly Themi not involved in the card action.
90 mins in a 0-0 draw verus Lamia.
Giannina have scored 5 goals in 9 league games so far.
They did have a 5-0 romp against a Div 3 side in a Cup game a few days ago.
90 mins in a 2-0 loss to Larissa.
Giannina sit 14th, one spot above the relegation zone. Last season they also were in danger of the drop, before going on a good late season run.
This season they have scored 5 goals in 10 games! The bottom side have 1 goal from 9 matches!
90 mins in a welcome 2-0 win over Levadiakos.
Takes Giannina 3 points clear of relegation zone. Real cluster of teams in lower reaches of the table.
90 mins in 1-1 draw verus fellow strugglers Ofi.
90 mins and a yellow in a 1-0 loss to Asterss Tripolis
90 mins in a 3-1 win over Panionios.
Giannina lose 0-2 in a Cup match group stage, verus Iraklis.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/46639189
Looks like league will restart next week. Giannina have had 3 games postponed due to the referees strike.
Is Themi still going to play for the AWs?
Hard to play when there's no games scheduled
Giannina draw 1-1 with Panionios in the Greek Cup.
90 mins for Themi.
First leg of quarterfinal.
2nd leg QF, to be hosted by Panionios 22nd January.
Looks Greek Super League resumes this weekend, after referees strike.
First league game for a month, and Giannina get hammered 4-0 at home by AEK Athens.
Themi 90 mins.
90 mins as Giannina (12th on the table) lose to Olympiakos (2nd) 1-2.
Panionis beat Giannina 2-0 in the Greek Cup.
So Giannina lose the round of 16 tie, by 3-1 overall on aggregate. Played over 2 legs.
A 1-0 win for Giannina over bottom team Apollon Smirnis.
Giannina now 8 pts above the drop zone.
Themi 90 mins.
90 mins and a yellow in a 1-0 loss to Aris.
Giannina slip into the relegation zone, on GD.
90 mins in a crucial 1-0 win over Panathinaikos.
Giannina currently sit in the relegation playoff spot (13th of 16 teams).
Themi plays 90 mins as Giannina (13th) suffer a 0-2 home loss to Atromitos (4th).
Giannina lose 1-0 away to Panaitolikos.
They remain in the relegation playoff spot.
Themi on the bench.
Gets 20 mins off the bench at home in a 0-0 verus Xanthi.
Giannina remain in the relegation playoff spot.
Turkish League lots of goals, Greek League fudge all.
Themi a yellow, as Giannina score late (86 mins) to draw 1-1 at Lamia.
Giannina still in that relegation playoff spot.
90 mins in a 2-0 win over Levadiakos.
Giannina played 45 mins with ten men away so handy result.
They remain in the relegation playoff spot
90 mins in a 1-0 loss at OFI, in a big game.
Giannina are still in the relegation playoff spot, but OFI who occupy the last automatic relegation spot, close to within a point.
3 rounds to go.
Wonder if Themi has an out clause in his contract if Giannina get relegated.
Big home game next week against Asteras Tripolis who are a point above them. 6 pointer.
Themi absent as Giannina draw 0-0 with Asteras Tripolis and slip into automatic relegation spots.
Bad news as only 2 games left, the last against league leaders PAOK.
90 mins and a yellow, as Giannina lose 2-1 at Panionios.
Giannina now in big trouble in the 3rd automatic relegation spot (14th), 2 points off the the relegation playoff spot (13th) occupied by OFI.
And Giannina's last must win game, is at home next week to league winners PAOK!
Maybe PAOK will field a ‘B’ side. Otherwise drop looks highly likely for Themi and his mates.
OFI are away to Atromitos (4th placed, with nothing to play for).
From what I can see the last time, Giannina were in the Greek 2nd tier, was season 2010/2011. That was Themi's first season at the club.
Last season only two sides got relegated. This season is three, plus relegation playoff for a 4th side.
Top tier must be reducing in size, as only 1 team is being automatically promoted from the 2nd tier.
90 mins and a yellow, as Giannina lose 2-1 at Panionios.
Giannina now in big trouble in the 3rd automatic relegation spot (14th), 2 points off the the relegation playoff spot (13th) occupied by OFI.
And Giannina's last must win game, is at home next week to league winners PAOK!
Maybe PAOK will field a ‘B’ side. Otherwise drop looks highly likely for Themi and his mates.
OFI are away to Atromitos (4th placed, with nothing to play for).
From what I can see the last time, Giannina were in the Greek 2nd tier, was season 2010/2011. That was Themi's first season at the club.
Last season only two sides got relegated. This season is three, plus relegation playoff for a 4th side.
Top tier must be reducing in size, as only 1 team is being automatically promoted from the 2nd tier.
Do you reckon if they do drop, he'd be worth a look at for the Nix? International/Experienced/Wouldn't count as a foreigner (obviously) and could be worth at least a one year deal to replace Durante if he decides to retire in the off season.
Would be a good chance for him to come visit his ancestral homeland too!
Signed a new long term contract with Giannina yesterday to remain at the club until 2020.
http://pasgiannina.gr/tag/tzimopoulos/
See above.
Unless he has some type of out clause, that includes say a free transfer if Giannina were relegated, unlikely to be going anywhere, even if he wanted to.
Themi's chance of any Nix move, was probably before signing his last Giannina contract.
In Europe it's fairly common to have one such clause so I wouldn't be suprired if he had one. I'd have him in a flash.
Sad day for club stalwart Themi and his mates, as Giannina lose 0-2 to league winners PAOK, and relegation is confirmed.
90 mins for the AW and a yellow. 9 yellows in the game.
Do we know if he has an out clause? Surely with his experience he's wasted in Beta Elleniki, Greece's second tier. Gillie get on the blower?
From this week's Flying Kiwis.
http://theniche-cache.com/football/2019/7/16/flying-kiwis-july-16
Can mods please update Themi's country & club! Cheers
"A sneaky one that almost escaped focus here, Big Themi’s on the move to Poland! After nine seasons with PAS Giannina in Greece, they were relegated this last time and with that the 33 year old’s taken the opportunity to explore the wider world. He’s joined Polish second division side Korona Kielce on a two year contract."
Tzimopoulos Themis about a month ago
“After 9 wonderful years it was time to bid farewell to this group, the city and the fans. It was a terrible feeling for me. We spent many beautiful but difficult moments that will stay with me forever. The team has evolved so much over the years. I would like to thank all those who have worked together over the years, especially Mr Christopoulos and Mr Nirhakos. I hope that the team will soon recover from this position and find itself back where it belongs.”
So… Themi, mate… why’d you choose Poland, why’d you choose Korona Kielce, and how are you finding it so far?
Themi Tzimopoulos: “I've reached out for chats with several friends who have played in Poland to find out what conditions are in terms of the league and infrastructure. They told me that there are cool stadiums here, and the teams are constantly trying to develop in terms of the sports and organizational level, which is why I had no worries about the future… The club is well organized, the team welcomed me warmly. Getting acclimatized is going smoothly because I’ve lived in regions where temperatures and weather are similar to those in Poland. Unfortunately, I have not experienced Kielce (the city) yet because I have only been here for a short time and spent most of my time in trainings and in a hotel.”
Sounds legit. Apparently they’re calling him ‘Greek’ on account of how tough his name is to pronounce (weird one coming from Polish folks but okay), plus obviously, you know, he’s Greek. And also kiwi… that Greek nickname might go well in All Whites camps if he’s still in the mix come November, so long as Kosta Barbarouses doesn’t take offence. Themi reckons the target for this upcoming season is promotion so there you go. This is the same division that Myer Bevan trialled at six or so months back.
Up Next: Ekstraklasa season begins on 21 July at 1am, Rakow vs Kielce (NZT)
Worth noting it is a top-tier club, not second-tier as said there.
Yeah, was a bit confused there. Great move for him - could have done a lot worse
Stays on the bench as Korona Kielce, draw 1-1 away to Arka Gdynia.
Korona have started Polish season with win, loss & a draw. Themi yet to get any minutes.
Had a home crowd of 11,600 when Legia Warszawa visited last week.
Be interesting to see come November if his AWs career is over or not. You would think it is. Age 33.
90 mins for Themi as Korona lose 1-0 away to Cracovia Krakow.
Full game in a 0-1 loss to Pogon Szczecin.
KK 13th of 16 teams.
Plays 2nd half in a 3-0 loss at Górnik Zabrze.
Note Themi's team Korona Kielce, has players from all over the EU.
Greece, Bosnia & Herz, Croatia, Spain, Slovakia, Serbia, Georgia, Montenegro, Slovenia & Czech Rep. Even an Argentinian & an Uruguayan. Italian coach.
Themi's broken English probably useful, amongst all that.