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Giorgos Giakoumakis

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by The Thumb, Aug 31, 2021.

Discuss Giorgos Giakoumakis in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Foley1888

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    Was impressed with his work rate and physicality as Mugabe at the back for Motherwell was a big guy but he won a good few headers or controlled the ball and drew a foul. Should have shot when he tried to pass and a little unlucky with the bicycle kick.
     
  2. LectersLuncheon

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    Wasn't too impressed with this signing... But hopeful from what we're seeing early on.

    Looks like he has good awareness and drags the opposition's defenders out of position with his movement. Still looking rusty though... But that's expected.

    Got a real hope now that once he sees that net burst for the first time he will really turn into an asset for us and for Ange's options up front.

    Absolutely need another striker though. And not a third choicer to warm his * on the bench, someone with a real shot at a starting spot.
     
  3. thailandceltic From Immigration to Domination

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    Have a feeling that when gets his first he won't stop.. moves well for a big unit..
     
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  4. Hammy89 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Really want to see more of him as I have a feeling he could be a hit for us. Missed the second half though.

    Delighted with what others have said. We need to give him more game time to get him up to speed ASAP.
     
  5. Dan Breen

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    Would start him Tuesday, with gogo and Jota either side.
    Could be awesome. Give them a good hour together.
     
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  6. thailandceltic From Immigration to Domination

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    It's a great option to have now. Kyogo could play anywhere if asked. I think Abada could do with a rest too so this front 3 I'd like to see.. wonder if Tuesday might be too early for him to start mind..

    Mikey back, Forrest and the Greek bhoy fit gives Ange lots more options.. I have a feeling we are going to kick on from here..
     
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    Definitely wouldn't start him on Tuesday..

    He showed a few glimpses yesterday that I wouldn't be worried at all if he started next Saturday against St Johnstone though..

    Want him to get a good half hour off the bench on Tuesday. He is a big solid * that looks like he has a bit of speed about him and makes good runs..

    Think he'll surprise a few very soon..
     
  8. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Need to see him over 90 mins. With strikers as we all know, he will need some consistent minutes. That'll also be difficult with Kyogo about but in the same instance the latter has already played a lot of football this year so has to be handled.
     
  9. HTG "I have an uncle who does Yoga"

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    If we're winning comfortably against St Johnstone next weekend (and we should, they're in terrible form) I'd give him at least half an hour.
     
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    I'd have preferred him to have a wee go himself like most top class strikers do
     
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  11. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    The best ones do whatever to win, including passing the ball to somebody in a better position. Wish Kyogo done it against the Huns for instance.

    It’s something Larsson was a master at, when to shoot and when to pass. It’s why he used to post 40 odd assists a season as well as goals
     
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    Just though a pot at goal was his best option yesterday as the penalty area was crowded at the time. He had practically a clear shot at goal which, I believe, would have been a better option. As for Henrik, he was different class and he would have chosen the best option like he always did but, alas, he was a one off.
     
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  13. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    Aye I thought the same but I don’t mind seeing a bit of unselfishness in a strikers game.
     
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    Anytime he comes on I’m always surprised how big he is :giggle1:

    * an absolute unit.
     
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    He looks good. Powerful, holds it up well and was really unlucky with the acrobatic effort.

    Want to see him get a run of games and get fully sharp.
     
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    Looked powerful and looks like he’ll provide a whole different dimension to our attack when needed.
     
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    I like what I seen from him today. He'll score goals for us.
     
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    Thought he looked really good today.

    Mikey too.
     
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    Can’t wait for him to smash someone in the league.
     
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  20. HTG "I have an uncle who does Yoga"

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    I know it's early days, and it's not exactly a major compliment, but he looks streets ahead of Ajeti, going to be massive for us this season.