CanadianSoccerFan Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Xanthi was apparently fixing matches http://greeksoccer.com/news/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1223044217&archive=&start_from=&ucat=12& Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlander Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I'm not sure I like where he went, but I admire him for leaving if this was indeed the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 He left Xanthi to Belgium so he could be closer to his family. I don't think this had anything to do with it, and I highly doubt he knew anything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 quote:"I asked not to play during the second half and from that moment on I started looking for a new club." sure sounds like it had something to do with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 quote:Originally posted by CanadianSoccerFan sure sounds like it had something to do with it The link didn't work for me, I assumed it was just about Xanthi match fixing, I didn't know Radz was quoted in the article. I still can't read the article though, what else did it say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Here's the full story: quote: Ex-Xanthi star reveals match fixing 03 Oct 2008 Canada international and ex-Xanthi striker Tomasz Radzinski has alleged Greek match fixing in an interview with a Belgian magazine. Radzinski stated that last year's Greek Super League game between Xanthi and Ergotelis at Pankritio stadium was fixed in order for the Cretan club to avoid relegation. At the same time he blasted his ex-coach and teammates for completely ignoring the seriousness of the matter. "Our opponent was fighting to avoid relegation but they did not have to get tired to get the win. We played the game with six players that had rarely played throughout the season. The game started out with our opponents being awarded a penalty and a bit later scoring another goal out of nowhere." "I was kicking everything in my path, while at the locker room during halftime, with the intent to get my teammates riled up. You know what some of them did? They started laughing at me! Of course, I asked not to play during the second half and from that moment on I started looking for a new club." "In every country that I have played in I knew how to speak the language. In Greece I only learned the word "Nai" (Yes) which in the beginning I thought had the opposite meaning of what it really meant. I could not settle down at Xanthi, while at the same time the constant change of coaches would not allow us to gel as a team." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soju Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Radz is never afraid to tell all is he. He's absolutely right great them. Play from your greating heeeeaarrrrtttttt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpol Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 This may have something to do with his wife who is from Belgium expecting baby soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootieFool Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Anyone find the original Belgium source the Greek article quotes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bxl Boy Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I have it at home, but didn't read it yet, just went fast through the article (I posted about it in the Edmonton subject). I also read that the true reason is that his baby was about to born and his wife, coming from Antwerp, wanted him to born near her home and her family. The article speechs much about his travels in various countries in Europe. Also a lot about Everton as Standard was about to meet them in UEFA Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootieFool Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Bxl Boy I have it at home, but didn't read it yet What's the title of the mag? Wouldn't mind trying to find the article online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bxl Boy Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Sport/Foot Magazine Article aren't online Their website is very minimalist http://www.sport.be/sportmagazine/fr/cettesemaine/index.html But the magazine very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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