Olympiakos Game Canceled

Discussion in 'Chicago Fire' started by AndyMead, May 16, 2003.

  1. AndyMead

    AndyMead Homo Sapien

    Nov 2, 1999
    Seat 12A
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Fire Press Release
     
  2. alf

    alf Member+

    Jun 29, 1999
    Illinois
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Ok, who told them we played at Naperville?!
     
  3. HalaMadrid

    HalaMadrid Member

    Apr 9, 1999
    Yeah. Not all that surprised, unfortunately.
     
  4. HalaMadrid

    HalaMadrid Member

    Apr 9, 1999
    Note to the Fire staff:

    It's a good idea to get an agreement to play a game in writing before you go around publicising it, selling tickets to it, having articles appear in the paper about it, and such.

    Verbal agreements tend not to be worth the paper they're printed on.
     
  5. Swampgas United

    Dec 24, 1999
    Boros
    Note to Hala Madrid,


    I hear there is a opening in the Fire front office. They could your vast experience.
     
  6. HalaMadrid

    HalaMadrid Member

    Apr 9, 1999
    So since when is it not ok to be critical of flubs the Fire office makes?
     
  7. Swampgas United

    Dec 24, 1999
    Boros
    So since when is it not OK to be critical of your posts?
     
  8. DeGregorus

    DeGregorus Member

    Oct 24, 1999
    Seis Esquinas
    ---Damn, I was looking forward to the culture shock...for both players and the locals.
     
  9. jmeissen0

    jmeissen0 New Member

    Mar 31, 2001
    page 1078
    that blows... i would imagine that it had been in writing and there was a way to get out of the deal beforehand

    sucks to be us, i suppose :(
     
  10. jjayg

    jjayg New Member

    May 9, 2002
    Rolling Ghettos, IL
    This blows. Add Olympiakos to my perminant list of enemy clubs. Doesn't matter whether there's a good reason or not. Damn them for getting my hopes up.
     
  11. HalaMadrid

    HalaMadrid Member

    Apr 9, 1999
    Well, then tell me what is wrong about taking the administrators to task for not getting a written agreement from the club they were to play before announcing it.
     
  12. Swampgas United

    Dec 24, 1999
    Boros

    Truth be told it is disturbing that since 2001 all of the Friendlies and International double headers that are announced end up being cancelled. But I would want to hear the whole story from both parties first and would check if the friendlies that have been played in the past were handled the same way. Since we might never have access to that information, we will never know.

    If you feel it is OK to question the front office in this fourm you are free too. Likewise I am free to post my criticism of your post.
     
  13. theburden

    theburden Member

    Jul 11, 2002
    MDSC head brewer
    Guys, really...
     
  14. mactheknife

    mactheknife New Member

    Aug 2, 2002
    Baton Rouge, LA
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    they were already on mine....that's why i wanted to go. to heckle.

    panathiakos!
     
  15. SankaCofie

    SankaCofie Member

    Aug 8, 2000
    Skorgolia
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
    Whoa now... lets not say anything we can't take back.
     
  16. Bethany

    Bethany New Member

    Sep 3, 2002
    Well, I now have an entire Greek family who is upset.
     
  17. -cman-

    -cman- New Member

    Apr 2, 2001
    Clinton, Iowa
    Oh boy, that can't be good.

    (Cman just saw MBFGW on PPV a couple of nights ago.)
     
  18. I am left with quite a sad feeling. I purposely shortened my Baja California enduro bike experience to make it back to Chicago for this game. It was supposed to be like 3.5 weeks and now it is only 2.5 weeks. And I will be stuck in hot Chicago in the middle of June with nothing to do. This gotta suck!
     
  19. FairWeatherFan

    Sep 9, 2002
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    You're so hilarious that I'm going to give you two "L"s. That's you: hillarious.

    Speaking of other things that aren't funny, why has this game been cancelled? Did Olympiakos give an official reason or just their apology for dropping out? Not that I didn't see this coming... typical Greeks; first they kill Socrates for being a rabble rouser, and now they're quitting soccer matches. It's a sad, but logical progression. I mean, I consider myself to be "cultured," and I love gyros as much as the next guy, but who trusts Greece? Looking at the situation analytically, I would take Turkey for the EU over Greece any day. In conclusion, what was the reason that the big O (olympiakos) gave for cancelling the game?

    Oh and another thing: SankaCofie, in case you couldn't tell by the tone of my voice, I was being satirical earlier. Here's some more sarcasm: sex with monkeys? that's ingenious! it's usually annoying when someone makes an unsolicited, random point, but your comment was so refreshing and humorous that necessity all but compelled you to share your thoughts. In the midst of the trite and simple-minded banter of these internet message boards your witty quips have helped you to stand out as a true voice of the people. Congratulations on your life sir, for you truly have it all.

    ...........
    Bottom Dollar gang: Greece... what's their deal?
     
  20. The2ndMouse

    The2ndMouse New Member

    FairWeatherFan

    I am speachless...

    --

    As for Olympiakos...

    Noone heard about this fixture in Greece. I 've heard from you guys and the whole situation sounds like a negotiation and a misunderstanding between the two teams...

    Truth is Olympiakos is notorious for not having good staff in managerial posts except maybe scouting.

    I am very sorry for all the people who were eager to go and see the match and especially the Americans of Greec descent who surelly have been looking forward to it impatiently despite even supporting other teams...

    Pitty

    I too would like to know why Fire issued and SOLD! the tickets and why Olympiakos backed up when they obviously have nothing better to do in June!

    Oh! and if you want to see good football invite Panathinaikos or AEK up there... forget the reds... ;)
     
  21. Mad Header

    Mad Header Member

    Mar 8, 2001
    Mt Prospect
    I thought in the context, it was pretty funny.
     
  22. AFCA

    AFCA Member

    Jul 16, 2002
    X X X rated
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    Iran
    Too bad for you guys.
     
  23. wwwadriaticfundscom

    Apr 21, 2003
    You know what this is about the third game we have had cancelled the last two years. Minor League Soccer!!!! Keep it up guys!!! Yeah we have the greatest this and that!!! BLAH!!! Whatever. Very amateur!!! Rinky dink management!! Rinky dink results
     
  24. wwwadriaticfundscom

    Apr 21, 2003
    Don't get on him. I agree with Liam this is not the first time the FIre has cancelled an international friendly. Looks very bush league.
     
  25. wwwadriaticfundscom

    Apr 21, 2003
    Something tells me you are a charter member of the Peter Wilt Fan Club!! What more information do you need?? You have a bunch of guys getting paid Cow Dung to set up international friendlies for this club. No worries though we have the greatest management in the world because they come to our tailgates and they talk to the 34 year old virgins on this message board. SIGH!! :(
     

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