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P.O. Elassona F.C.
P.O. Elassona Football Club ( el, Ποδοσφαιρικός Όμιλος Ελασσόνας) is a Greek football club based in Elassona, Larissa, Greece. History The club was founded in the mid-1920s under the name of ''Proodeftikos Omilos Elassonas''. It was recognized by Hellenic Football Federation in 1957. In 2007 POE was merged with crosstown rivals ''Olosson'' to form a new club: P.S. Elassonas. After the club's takeover in 2011 by businessman and lawyer Andreas Patsis the club changed its name back to POE ahead of the 2011–12 season in Delta Ethniki. 10-time Greek champion with Olympiacos Piraeus Alexis Alexandris was appointed as the new coach. POE has participated in Beta Ethniki,Gamma Ethniki and Delta Ethniki in the past. They currently compete in the A Division of Larissa Football Clubs Association, the Greek fourth tier. Notable coaches * Horacio Morales * Vangelis Moras * Zisis Ziagas * Alexis Alexandris * Giorgos Kaltekis Notable players * Daniel Hill * Kosta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elassona
Elassona ( el, Ελασσόνα; Katharevousa: gr, Ἐλασσών, Elasson) is a town and a municipality in the Larissa regional unit in Greece. During antiquity Elassona was called Oloosson (Ὀλοοσσών) and was a town of the Perrhaebi tribe. It is situated at the foot of Mount Olympus. Elassona is bypassed by the GR-3 (Larissa - Kozani - Florina). History Due to its location on the passes leading from the Thessalian plain to Macedonia, the site of Elassona was always of some strategic importance. Known as ''Olo son'' (Ὀλο σών) in antiquity, in the early Byzantine period it was known as ''Lossonos'', and was one of the sites refortified under Justinian I (). the modern name first appears in the writings of the 12th-century scholar and archbishop Eustathius of Thessalonica, who considered it "barbaric". At the turn of the 14th century, the Panagia Olympiotissa Monastery was founded on the hilltop citadel. In 1304, Guy II de la Roche, Duke of Athens, passed thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horacio Morales
Horacio "Boy" Morales, Jr. (September 11, 1943 – February 29, 2012) was a Filipino economist and politician. A prominent figure in the underground left during the martial law rule of President Ferdinand Marcos, he later served as Secretary of Agrarian Reform during the presidency of Joseph Estrada. Biography Morales was born in Moncada, Tarlac. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree from the University of the Philippines in 1965, and a master's degree in economics from the University of Oklahoma in 1968. Morales entered government service in 1965, joining the economic staff of President Ferdinand Marcos as a senior economist. He eventually became the executive vice-president of the Development Academy of the Philippines. In 1977, Morales was named among the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines by the Philippine Jaycees. On the day he was supposed to have received the award, he announced his resignation from the Marcos government to join the undergroun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larissa
Larissa (; el, Λάρισα, , ) is the capital and largest city of the Thessaly region in Greece. It is the fifth-most populous city in Greece with a population of 144,651 according to the 2011 census. It is also capital of the Larissa regional unit. It is a principal agricultural centre and a national transport hub, linked by road and rail with the port of Volos, the cities of Thessaloniki and Athens. The municipality of Larissa has 162,591 inhabitants, while the regional unit of Larissa reached a population of 284,325 (). Legend has it that Achilles was born here. Hippocrates, the "Father of Medicine", died here. Today, Larissa is an important commercial, transportation, educational, agricultural and industrial centre of Greece. Geography There are a number of highways including E75 and the main railway from Athens to Thessaloniki (Salonika) crossing through Thessaly. The region is directly linked to the rest of Europe through the International Airport of Central Greece ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konstantinos Banousis
Konstantinos Banousis ( el, Κωνσταντίνος Μπανούσης; born 23 January 1988) is a Greek footballer who plays as a midfielder for P.S. «I Sparti». Career He began his career from the youth team of AEL, and in 2009 he was given on loan to Haidari and in the next season to Pyrsos Grevena. He has also played for Eordaikos 2007, and for Oikonomos Tsaritsani, (teams of lower National Categories), until 6 August 2012, when he made the major step to Greek Super League signing for OFI. He competed with the Cretan Crete ( el, Κρήτη, translit=, Modern: , Ancient: ) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and ... club for almost 2,5 years. After the dissolution of the team due to major financial problems, he freed himself from his professional contract and on 20 January 2015 he signed with AEL. References Extern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giannis Alexoulis
Giannis Alexoulis ( el, Γιάννης Αλεξούλης; born 22 April 1964) is a former Greek football player. Career He joined Larissa in 1982 from youth team, and stayed with the team until 1989, at which time he transferred to PAOK. He played with PAOK until 1992, when he returned to Larissa, He joined Ialysos the last team in his professional career, in 1996. Personal His daughter is the long jumper Haido Alexouli. Honours AEL Larissa * Greek Championship: 1988 * Greek Cup The Greek Football Cup ( el, Κύπελλο Ελλάδος Ποδοσφαίρου), commonly known as the Greek Cup or Kypello Elladas is a Greek football competition, run by the Hellenic Football Federation. The Greek Cup is the second most im ...: 1985 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Alexoulis, Giannis 1964 births Living people Greek men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Super League Greece players Athlitiki Enosi Larissa F.C. players PAOK FC players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giannis Galitsios
Giannis Galitsios (Greek: Γιάννης Γκαλίτσιος; born 15 May 1958) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Club career Galitsios played only for AE Larissa, in 399 official League games (holding the team's all-time appearance record) and he is considered to be one of the club's best ever. He is also the longest serving captain in club's history. Galitsios is also a retired professional firefighter. Giannis' son Georgios Galitsios is also a footballer, having played for K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen after spending four years with AEL. International career Galitsios appeared in 17 matches for the senior Greece national football team from 1982 to 1984. Honours AEL * Greek Championship (1): 1987–88 * Greek Cup: 1985 The year 1985 was designated as the International Youth Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** The Internet's Domain Name System is created. ** Greenland withdraws from the Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zisis Ziagas
Zisis Ziagas ( el, Ζήσης Ζιάγκας; born 22 September 1972) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a midfielder A midfielder is an outfield position in association football. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attacks, and are in that case known as defensive midfielders. As central midfielders often go across boundarie .... References 1972 births Living people Greek men's footballers Iraklis F.C. (Thessaloniki) players Athlitiki Enosi Larissa F.C. players Men's association football midfielders Super League Greece players Footballers from Larissa {{Greece-footy-midfielder-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vangelis Moras
Vangelis Moras ( el, Βαγγέλης Μόρας; born 26 August 1981) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a centre back and currently a manager. Club career Early years Moras started his football Ampelokipoi Larissa and in 1999 he moved to AEL. In 2001 he played for Proodeftiki and after one season at the club, they won promotion to the first division in 2002. AEK Athens After having impressed in his first season in the first division, Moras was transferred to AEK Athens for €260,000, as a personal choice of the then coach, Dušan Bajević. He stayed at the club even at the new effort made by the Demis Nikolaidis administration in 2004 and left in 2007. With AEK he also competed in European in the UEFA Champions League group stage in 2003 and 2006, while also played in the Cup final on 10 May 2006 losing to Olympiacos. He left the club on in 2007 after his contract was expired. Bologna On 1 July 2007, Moras signed for the Italian club Bologna. After hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larissa Football Clubs Association
The Larissa Football Clubs Association or the LFCA (''Ένωση Ποδοσφαιρικών Σωματείων Λάρισας'', ''ΕΠΣΛ'' = ''Enosi Podosfairikon Somateion Larissas'', ''EPSL'') is a football (soccer) organization in the Larissa prefecture that is part of the Greek Football Federation. LFCA is responsible for organizing the prefectural football (soccer) championships in four divisions (named A, A1 , B and C ) and the LFCA Cup. LFCA also organizes championship and cup competitions for youth and development teams.The LFCA Championship (winner of LFCA A Division) is promoted to the Third National Division, while the LFCA Cup winner enters the Greek Football Amateur Cup. History Larissa FCA was founded in 1960 after the split from the Thessaly Football Clubs Association which now serves only for Magnesia (with headquarters in Volos). LFCA Championship System The Larissa FCA League System since 2001, when A1 Division was introduced, consists of four division ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larisa Football Clubs Association
The Larissa Football Clubs Association or the LFCA (''Ένωση Ποδοσφαιρικών Σωματείων Λάρισας'', ''ΕΠΣΛ'' = ''Enosi Podosfairikon Somateion Larissas'', ''EPSL'') is a football (soccer) organization in the Larissa prefecture that is part of the Greek Football Federation. LFCA is responsible for organizing the prefectural football (soccer) championships in four divisions (named A, A1 , B and C ) and the LFCA Cup. LFCA also organizes championship and cup competitions for youth and development teams.The LFCA Championship (winner of LFCA A Division) is promoted to the Third National Division, while the LFCA Cup winner enters the Greek Football Amateur Cup. History Larissa FCA was founded in 1960 after the split from the Thessaly Football Clubs Association which now serves only for Magnesia (with headquarters in Volos). LFCA Championship System The Larissa FCA League System since 2001, when A1 Division was introduced, consists of four division ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gamma Ethniki
The Gamma Ethniki ( el, Γ΄ Εθνική Ερασιτεχνική Κατηγορία, C National Amateur Division) is the third highest football league in Greece. History The Gamma Ethniki began in 1965 as an amateur championship, while in 1983 it was changed to professional. Although not literally national (it is divided into ''North'' and ''South'' groups), Football League 2 is considered as a national division. On 3 August 2010, it was announced that the division had been renamed ''Football League 2''. From season 2013–14, the football League 2 is merged by fourth division championship (Delta Ethniki) and renamed again Gamma Ethniki. The new third division will be held in six groups, with the clubs divided basis of geographical criteria, while it will return in an amateur form. From season 2014–15 until season 2016–17 the league was held in four groups, with the clubs divided basis of geographical criteria. The champion of each group was promoted to Super League 2. F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beta Ethniki
The Football League ( el, Φούτμπολ Λιγκ) was the second highest professional football league in Greece since its inception in 1962 as ''Beta Ethniki'' and until 2019. It then served as a third tier after the creation of the Super League 2 as the new second tier and it was eventually abolished in 2021 when the 2021–22 Super League 2 went from a 12 team to a 36 team league, absorbing most of the clubs from the Football League. History As the Second National Division (1962–2019) As the second tier of the Greek football league system, the Beta Ethniki was formally established in the fall of 1962, replacing the informal Greek FCA Winners' Championship, which at the time had tried various experimental formats towards establishing a second national football Division. All participating clubs had to disengage from their local football clubs associations' championships as a prerequisite for eligibility. In its early years, the competition format was frequently altered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
