This section offers information on the current issues concerning the club. Last Update 30/09/01

30-9-01

• With goals coming from Gregorsz Mielcarski on the 19' with a header following a Tsartas corner, a Vasilis Tsartas penalty on the 38' (won by Lakis), a Demis Nikolaidis solo effort on the 69', and a tap-in by Theodoros Zagorakis on the 83' Aigaleo was beaten comprehensibly by 4 goals. Worth noticing that Aigaleo had a player sent off on the 57th minute. . The team : Chiotis, Georgeas, Marica, Rodrigo, Gamarra(87'Kostenoglou), Zagorakis, Zikos, Lakis(65' Konstantinidis), Mielcarski(65' Maladenis), Tsartas, Nikolaidis .

• Ο Rodrigo Ramos was the only AEK player to be shown a yellow card .

29-9-01

• With an unsual ease AEK beat Olimpiakos 79-72 at OAKA in front of 3000 AEK fans. Best performances on the night by JR Holden , Michalis Kakiouzis andNikos Chatzis . Score per period : 24-22, 40-32, 54-49, 79-72 . The team : Holden 19, Zisis, Komazec 7, Chatzis 13, Ntikoudis 10, Bilba 5, Betts 8, Kakiouzis 17 .

• AEK prepares for tommorrow's game without the injured Kasapis, Petkov, Pasios and the unfit Rabesandratana and Kapsis. Atmatzidis though he is now ready and has been selected for the squad. AEK faces Aigaleo (17.00) at Nikos Goumas stadium. Fernando Santos selected the following: Atmatzidi, Marica, Rodrigo, Gamarra, Kostenoglou, Zagoraki, Maladenis, Mielcarski, Tsartas, Nikolaidis, Zikos, Georgeas, Kola, Kosntantinidis, Karagiannis, Chiotis, Lakis and Kappos.

• The very promising Fernando Navas decided not to take part on todays training session. The reasons are unknown, but speculation indicates that the player is unhappy with the coach's decision to keep dropping him because of unfitness.

28-9-01

• The Croatian team NK Osijek will be our next opponent for the UEFA cup . The first game it will take place at Osijek (18/10) and the replay in Athens (1/11). Presently (Davor Suker and Goran Vlaovic are two players who started in Osijek) lie 13th in the Croatian championship with one win out of 8 games. For the UEFA cup and in the preliminary round Osijek beat Dynabourg on away goals (1-0,1-2), and for the first round Nova Gorica with two wins (1-0,2-1).

• This is the second time AEK confronts a Croatian football team. The first time it was in period 1964/65 againstDynamo Zagreb whereas a home win of 2-0 it was not enough to take through since we went down 3-0 in Zagreb.

• The new season tickets are out, priced at : 200,000 (section:214), 100,000 (section 213,215) and 35,000 (section 102,202) . For further information please visit the official KAE AEK site .

27-9-01

• Two goals by Vasilis Tsartas during extra time (92', 105') AEK managed to go through to the next round of the UEFA cup.Hibernian, desrevedly winners on the night with 3-2 (normal period 2-0) could not react to AEK's superior quality during extra time. The question though is why did it take so long for AEK to illustrate the difference in quality. Around 600 AEK supporters were behind AEK for the full 120 minutes. Scorers for the Hibs: Luna (52',82') and Zitelli (115'). The Team : Chiotis, Marica (63' Mielcarski), Kasapis, Rodrigo, Gamarra, Kostenoglou, Zagorakis, Zikos, Lakis (118' Kappos), Konstantinidis(58' Tsartas), Nikolaidis .

• Yellow cards for Lakis, Rodrigo, Nikolaidis .

26-9-01

• AEK volleyball club completed the friendly games in Belgrade, beating Crvena Zvezda Beograd 3-1 (25-17, 25-23, 22-25, 25-19). In a previous game agaisnt Levsky Sofiya the team went down 0-3 . The volleyball team returns to Athens tomorrow.

25-9-01

• AEK travels to Scotland without Atmatzidi, Georgea, Petkov, Maladeni (all injured) as well as , Kapsi, Passio and Rabesandratana. The manager, Fernando Santos selected : Marica, Rodrigo, Gamarra, Kostenoglou, Zagoraki, Mielcarski, Tsarta, Nikolaidis, Zikos, Kasapis, Kola, Konstantinidis, Karagiannis, Chiotis, Lakis, Kappos, Limperopoulos, Trichias and Navas .

24-9-01

• The Basketball Players, because of their bad performance against Panionios and the subsequent exclusion from another cup run, announced a public apology. They expect that they will have the continuous support of the AEK fans for the fortcoming championship game against Olimpiakos (Saturday, 19.00 , tickets : 2000 and 4000 drachmas).

23-9-01

• Fernando Santos team begun the Greek championship with a victory (2-1) against, Ionikos of Nikea. AEK took the lead with a Tsartas penalty on the 4th minute and followed by an individual goal of Lakis (52') . Ionikos reduced the lead on the 79th minute. Debut for Dioniosios Chiotis on goal due to first choice's goalkeeper (Atmatzidis) back injury. The Team : Chiotis, Kappos, Kasapis, Gamarra, Rodrigo, Zagorakis, Zikos(82' Kostenoglou), Lakis (86' Marica), Konstantinidis, Tsartas (74'Kola), Nikolaidis .

• Yellow cards were shown - by a very poor referee - to Zagorakis and Konstantinidis .

22-9-01

• The strategy and the dreams of the owners of the basketball branch of AEK have started to pay off. Out from the cup run from the first round. Let us forget about domestic and european titles this season for our beloved empress. ... Following 2 consecutive cup titles, 4 consecutive cup finals, 6 consecutive presence on final-fours, Dragan Sakota failed to take the club to the quarter-finals of the 2001/02 cup.

• For the first 10-12' AEK was an equal opponent of Panionios . Then it was downhill all the way. Read the full report at here of the 82-74 (13-20, 31-29, 57-52, 82-74) defeat. Bitter taste of defeat then for the 300 AEK fans who attended the game. Nikos Hatzis, Arijan Komazec and Dimos Ntikoudis the best performers of the night. The team : Holden 9, Panteliadis, Komazec 14, Hatzis 13, Kikilias 6, Ntikoudis 14, Bilba 5, Paschalis, Betts 6, Kakiouzis 7.

• With 3-2 sets (21-25,25-19,25-20,22-25,15-13) the volleyball team beat Partizan at Belgrade . This was the first game with Zoran Gaec on the bench.

20-9-01

• In front of 18000 spectators, AEK scored twice against Hibernian. After a stalemate of a first half, both goals came in the second half from Vassilis Tsartas (54' penalty) and Demis Nikolaidis (66'). The penalty was awarded to AEK after Georgeas was brought down following a Lakis pass. A magnificent cross from Konstantinidis enabled Demis to score the second goal with a close range header. AEK now travels to Scotland and in the beautiful city of Edinburgh for the second leg on the 27th of September with a comfortable but not completely re-assuring two goal lead. The Team: Atmatzidis,Georgeas, Kasapis, Rodriggo, Gammara, Zagorakis, Zikos, Maladenis (46' Lakis), Konstantinidis, Tsartas (85'Petkov), Nikolaidis (88'Mielcarski).

• KAE AEK (the basketball section of AEK) has decided to pay 20000 dollars to the French Basketball Association in order to receive on time, for the Saturdays cup game away to Panionios, the 'letter of clearance' of Jim Bilba. The game commences at 19.15 (local time) and 600 tickets will be available to our loyal fans

19-9-01

• In today's Press Conference, the football team manager Fernando Santos stated before Thursday's game (19:15 BST) for the UEFA Cup that he asked of the players to respect rather than look down on Hibernian, and said that he wants the team to not conciede a goal as "1-0 is more preferable to 4-3".

• The 500 Scottish fans will finally watch the game from gate 1-2, instead of gate 19 as originally agreed, and thus Greek fans with tickets for gate 1-2 will have to move to 19.
• The volleyball team beat Aris today iby 3-1 sets in a friendly at home. Ilias Lappas was freed from international duty with the Armed Forces team and took part.
• The letter of clearance of Jim Bilba has not arrived yet since AEK has not decided whether to pay the $20,000 that are payable to free the player. Bilba has paid $60,000 and another $20,000 are to be paid by the French Union. At the same time discussions take place for FYROM's Pero Andik (17, 2.07) although he will only be eligible for the european games.

18-9-01

• In the last friendly before the Cup game against Panionios on Saturday, Dragan Sakota's AEK beat Ulker at OAKA by 68-66. The team: Holden 17, Panteliadis, Tapoutos, Komazec 9, Chatzis 8, Dikoudis 12, Paschalis, Betts 12, Kakiouzis 8. Jim Bilba arrived in Athens in the early hours of Tuesday.

• Fernando Santos announced the 18 for the game against Hibernian: Atmatsidis, Rodrigo, Gamarra, Kostenoglou, Zagorakis, Maladenis, Mielcarski, Nikolaidis, Tsartas, Zikos, Georgeas, Kasapis, Kola, Konstantinidis, Chiotis, Lakis, Kapoos & Petkov.

17-9-01

• The game Ionikos-AEK for the 1st day of the Premiership will take place on Sunday 23/9 at 20.30.

16-9-01

• Christos Maladenis scored twice as AEK beat Panachaiki by 2-1 in a friendly at N. Filadelfeia attended by 4,000 fans. The team: Chiotis (46' Lyberopoulos), Georgeas (46' Marica), Kasapis (46' Anastasakos), Gamarra (46' Kostenoglou), Rodrigo (46' Karagiannis), Zagorakis (46' Navas), Maladenis (46' Trichias), Petkov (75' Kostis), Konstantinidis (46' Kola), Tsartas (46' Kappos), Nikolaidis (46' Mielcarski).

  The Mayor of N. Filadelfeia, mr Grentzelias awarded the AEK basketball team with a commemorative plaque for the Saporta Cup win on 11 April 2000. The plaque was received by the team captain Nikos Chatzis, while Vassilis Kikilias & Michalis Kakiouzis, as well as the current coach Dragan Sakota attended.

15-9-01

• The ladies' volleyball team will match up with Niki Alexandroupolis for the first round of the Greek Cup on 5 November. The game will take place at "Georgios Moschos".

14-9-01

• The basketball team continued the series of vistories in the friendlies beating Panathinaikos by 74-59 (half time 40-30) at OAKA today behind closed doors. Dragan Sakota used the following players: Holden 8, Zisis, Komazec 12, Chatzis 5, Kikilias 10, Dikoudis 13, Betts 15, Kakiouzis 11. The following did not play: Paschalis (back niggle) Tapoutos (ankle strain), Panteliadis (injury) as well as Bilba who has not arrived yet as his case against Villeurbanne will be heard in court on Monday.

• Vassilis Lakis may not play against Hibernian on Thursday as he still has niggles on the thigh and follows special training.

13-9-01

• UEFA announced today that the game against Hibernian will take place on Thurdsay 20/09.
• Eric Rabesandratana followed individual programme and may be ready for the game against the Scots or the Premiership opening day on the 23rd against Ionikos in Nikaia.
• Saturday 22/9 (19.15) is the date of the basketball cup game against Panionios in N. Smyrni.

12-9-01

• UEFA postponed all European Cup games for this week, as a token of respect for the tragic incidents in the States. The date for the game against Hibernian will be announced soon.

• The volleyball team was defeated from Olympiakos by 1-3 sets in a friendly at G. Moschos. On Saturday AEK will meet with Panathinaikos for another friendly game.

• Although Jim Bilba has taken Villeurbanne to court to gain his freedom and despite him being expected in Athens tomorrow, Dragan Sakota is considering his options, in case the French forward fails in his effort.

11-9-01

• Fernando Santos announced the squad for the game against Hibernian: Atmatsidis, Marica, Rodrigo, Gamarra, Kostenoglou, Zagorakis, Maladenis, Mielcarski, Tsartas, Nikolaidis, Zikos, Georgeas, Kasapis, Kola, Konstantinidis, Chiotis, Lakis & Petkov.

10-9-01

• AEK beat Radnicki Nis by 91-57 (half time 51-27) in a friendly today at OAKA. The team: Holden 16, Papavlasopoulos, Mourousis, Kikilias 5, Tsiaras, Chatzis 11, Dikoudis 6, Komazec 13, Paschalis 10, Betts 12, Kakiouzis 18.

• Jim Bilba is expected in Athens on Wednesday. He went to France, after his international duty with the National Team, to finalise the details of his move.

9-9-01

• Ilias Atmatsidis' participation in Thursday's game against Hibernian is doubtful, as he got injured in yesterday's friendly against Panionios.

8-9-01

• AEK beat Panionios by 3-1 in a friendly today. The scorers were Sotiris Konstantinidis 11',40' - Akis Zikos 66'. The team: Atmatisdis (57' Chiotis), Georgeas (58' Marica), Kasapis (88' Kappos), Gamarra (60' Kostenoglou), Rodrigo (87' Kostis), Zikos (87' Anastasakos), Zagorakis (68'Kola), Maladenis (87' Trichias), Konstantinidis (68'Navas), Tsartas (68'Petkov), Nikolaidis (60'Mielcarksi).

• Gregorsz Mielcarski was booked.
• AEK beat Ionikos NF by 80-65 (22-16, 42-34, 59-46, 80-65) in a friendly at OAKA today. Dragan Sakota used Holden, Chatzis, Kikilias, Komazec, Paschalis, Betts, Kakiouzis.

7-9-01

• Alex McLeish, the Hibernian FC manager, stated to "SPORT-FM" that AEK is the favourite for the UEFA Cup clash.
• Jim Bilba will be in Athens on Monday, as he is captain of the French National team on duty for the Eurobasket until Sunday.

6-9-01

• J.R. Holden satisfied with his performance (24 points), and so did Arijan Komazec who took the decisive shots in the end (17 points) in the away friendly to Maroussi, which AEK won by 85-90. At the same time, Jim Bilba does well in the Eurobasket (11 points yesterday in the quarter final against Germany) making Sakota happy-provided that the Frenchman is added to the roster after all.

• Eric Rabesandratana will not train for two days, while Milen Petkov will count as a European after EPO's decision yesterday.

• The President of the Amateur AEK Club, Giannis Granitsas stated to Sport FM yesterday about the football ground: "Such contructions do not happen instantly. The stadium is included in the Olympic Games file, but if it is not ready for then another one will take its place. I do not think that it can be repaired to host the Olympics. The best solution currently is for it to be rebuilt as we have presented it in the past".

5-9-01

• Eric Rabesandratana returned from France but felt niggles on the groin and will miss some days of training. He is expected to be back for the UEFA Cup game against Hibernian. On the other hand, Michalis Kapsis will return to action towards the end of September.

• Otto Rehhagel confirmed the return of Demis Nikolaidis to the National Team.
• The tickets for the home game of 13/9 against Hibs were put to circulation. The prices: Gates 9-11 4000, Gates 21-24 6000, Gates 1-2 8000, Gates 8-12 8000, Gates 5-6-7 8000, Gates 16-17 10000, Gate 3 15000, Gate 18 30000.
• Michalis Kakiouzis and Dimos Dikoudis will return to the disposal of Dragan Sakota come Friday and they are expected to play on Saturday's friendly against Ionikos N.F.

4-9-01

• Traianos Dellas will continue his career in Perugia, and in the Italian Serie-A. The club released him as a free agent so as not to pay him the 10 million drachmas that he was owed...
• Charilaos Psomiadis replaced Vassilis Antonopoulos as a vice-president of the team and EPAE delegate.
• AEK beat Maroussi in a friendly today by 84-83, although the visitors claim that they won by 82-83.

3-9-01

• Gregorz Mielcarski's "blue card" arrived today and the Polish attacker can start partaking in the official duties of the team. He is expected to make his first appearance in the friendly against Panionios on Saturday.

• Good news for Dragan Sakota as the National team was eliminated from Eurobasket and Kakiouzis and Dikoudis will be available for training in a few days.

1-9-01

• Arijan Komazec made his first appearance with the AEK jersey in the friendly-no score taken-against Near East at OAKA. Dragan Sakota was satisfied with the performance of Holden, Betts, Kikilias.

• Approximately 1,800 Scottish fans will come to Athens for the game against Hibernian on 13/9, while the Edinburgh team will only offer 800 tickets to the AEK fans on the return leg of 27/9.

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