The second friendly of the year, overshadowed by rumors that Gabriel Torje might leave the club for arch-rivals Dinamo Bucuresti, ended in a draw, despite Poli's overall control of the match.
The Hungarian side scored first in the 67th minute, 17 year old Daminuta equalizing ten minutes later. Also, Alexa missed a penalty in the firt half.
Poli: Pantilimon - Luchin, Scutaru, A. Ratiu, I. Latovlevici - V. Badoi, D. Alexa, A. Abiodun, Artiom Karamian - G. Bucur, I. Ganea
Zimmermann, Axente, Stancu, Popovici, Aliuta, Mansour si Daminuta came on during the second half for Pantilimon, Bucur, Badoi, Karamyan, Abiodun, Ganea si Scutaru.
1/13/2008
Friendly Report: Poli - Honved Budapest 3:3 (2:2)
The year's first friendly ended in a draw with many goals, thereby proving that Poli's defense still has a long way to go until it ceases to concede so much. Artavazd Karamyan, Balazs Borbely and Marian Aliuta scored for our side.
Canu picked up an injury in the second half, but there's no info as to how bad his injury is.
Poli (1st half): Popa - Latovlevici, Brezinsky, Canu, Stancu - Karamyan, Borbely, Aliuta, Torje - Mansour, Crsitea
Poli (mostly 2nd half): Zimmerman - Sandu, Canu, Scutaru, Luchin - Aliuta, Borbely, Daminuta, Popovici - Bucur, Axente,
Rusic, Alexa and Ganea are among the players who did a training session this afternoon.
Canu picked up an injury in the second half, but there's no info as to how bad his injury is.
Poli (1st half): Popa - Latovlevici, Brezinsky, Canu, Stancu - Karamyan, Borbely, Aliuta, Torje - Mansour, Crsitea
Poli (mostly 2nd half): Zimmerman - Sandu, Canu, Scutaru, Luchin - Aliuta, Borbely, Daminuta, Popovici - Bucur, Axente,
Rusic, Alexa and Ganea are among the players who did a training session this afternoon.
Alin Stoica's Career
| Season | Club | Country | Level | GP | GS |
| 2007-08 | KAA Gent | BE | A | 9 | 0 |
| 2006-07 | KAA Gent | BE | A | 25 | 2 |
| 2005-06 | Poli Timisoara | RO | A | 4 | 1 |
| 2004-05 | National Bucuresti | RO | A | 6 | 0 |
| 2004-05 | AC Siena | IT | A | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05 | Club Brugge | BE | A | 6 | 1 |
| 2003-04 | Club Brugge | BE | A | 9 | 0 |
| 2002-03 | Club Brugge | BE | A | 19 | 5 |
| 2002-03 | Anderlecht Brussels | BE | A | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-02 | Anderlecht Brussels | BE | A | 19 | 4 |
| 2000-01 | Anderlecht Brussels | BE | A | 28 | 7 |
| 1999-00 | Anderlecht Brussels | BE | A | 16 | 6 |
| 1998-99 | Anderlecht Brussels | BE | A | 26 | 1 |
| 1997-98 | Anderlecht Brussels | BE | A | 32 | 3 |
| 1996-97 | Anderlecht Brussels | BE | A | 3 | 0 |
| 1995-96 | Steaua Bucuresti | RO | A | 1 | 0 |
| Career Totals: | 197 | 30 | |||
GP= Games Played; GS= Goals Scored; RO= Romania; BE = Belgium; IT=Italy
Alin Stoica will sign a three and a half years long contract with Poli.
1/12/2008
Alin Stoica to (re)join Poli!
According to ProSport, former Poli midfielder (and most recently Gent player) Alin Stoica will sign a contract with the club on Wednesday, after ending his second Belgian experience eariler this winter.
Stoica, presumably one of the most gifted playmakers to have worn the Poli jersey, was kicked out by then manager Gheorghe Hagi, after just four matches, due to what the Romanian great called inadequate conduct. Many fans felt that it was a mistake of Hagi and surely Stoica will now have the chance to prove him wrong.
Here is a recent clip of him while at Gent.
And this is an older video, made just after he had joined Poli.
If you ask me, he could become the best transfer of the season. As long as he keeps to his football.
Stoica, presumably one of the most gifted playmakers to have worn the Poli jersey, was kicked out by then manager Gheorghe Hagi, after just four matches, due to what the Romanian great called inadequate conduct. Many fans felt that it was a mistake of Hagi and surely Stoica will now have the chance to prove him wrong.
Here is a recent clip of him while at Gent.
And this is an older video, made just after he had joined Poli.
If you ask me, he could become the best transfer of the season. As long as he keeps to his football.
A new Vrsic Interview
Today's issue of GSP published an interview with Dare Vrsic, in an article by Claudiu Georgiu, translated and adapted by myself.
R: Dare, how's your recovery going?
DV: Good, but it'll be another two or three weeks before I can start training. I'll only join the team on the 15th of February.
R: What do you think about the squad's progress in the league?
DV: Poli did well this season. I'm sure that at the end of the season we'll be on a place that ensures European participation. I say we can even finish third.
R: What do you know about the players bought this winter? The two Slovakians, Brezinsky and Borbely, say that they knew you from Zilina.
DV: I don't know Brezinsky and I've only seen Borbely on TV. I really don't remember having played against either one.
R: What can you tell us about Nemanja Matic (tn a possible Poli transfer)?
DV: I know Matic very well. I've played a few matches against Kosice. He is a very good player, and he actually had a great season last year. Despite his height (tn 1.94 m), he has good technique and an excellent vision of the game. He is young though, just 19, so he still needs to gather experience, but if he joined our club I'm sure he would make great progress. He has great potential.
R: What do you expect of the new year?
DV: To have a good season at Poli, finish on the podium. The qualifications for the World Cup start this year as well, so I hope to leave a good impression with the Slovenian national team. On a personal level, I hope to recover as soon as possible, practice well and avoid any other injuries,
R: Dare, how's your recovery going?
DV: Good, but it'll be another two or three weeks before I can start training. I'll only join the team on the 15th of February.
R: What do you think about the squad's progress in the league?
DV: Poli did well this season. I'm sure that at the end of the season we'll be on a place that ensures European participation. I say we can even finish third.
R: What do you know about the players bought this winter? The two Slovakians, Brezinsky and Borbely, say that they knew you from Zilina.
DV: I don't know Brezinsky and I've only seen Borbely on TV. I really don't remember having played against either one.
R: What can you tell us about Nemanja Matic (tn a possible Poli transfer)?
DV: I know Matic very well. I've played a few matches against Kosice. He is a very good player, and he actually had a great season last year. Despite his height (tn 1.94 m), he has good technique and an excellent vision of the game. He is young though, just 19, so he still needs to gather experience, but if he joined our club I'm sure he would make great progress. He has great potential.
R: What do you expect of the new year?
DV: To have a good season at Poli, finish on the podium. The qualifications for the World Cup start this year as well, so I hope to leave a good impression with the Slovenian national team. On a personal level, I hope to recover as soon as possible, practice well and avoid any other injuries,
1/09/2008
Badoi confirmed
Valentin Badoi (h: 1,82m w: 75kg) , born 16th of December 1975 in Turnu Magurele, will sign a three year contract with Poli. The former Steaua player was transferred in exchange for the 30% clause Poli had on a future transfer of Ifeanyi Emeghara.
The Romanian International plays best on the right wing, where can take up both defensive and midfield positions. He is one of the better free-kick takers in the First League.
The Romanian International plays best on the right wing, where can take up both defensive and midfield positions. He is one of the better free-kick takers in the First League.
| Season | Club | Country | Level | GP | GS |
| 2007-08 | Steaua Bucuresti | RO | A | 10 | 0 |
| 2006-07 | Rapid Bucuresti | RO | A | 32 | 7 |
| 2005-06 | Rapid Bucuresti | RO | A | 29 | 3 |
| 2004-05 | Rapid Bucuresti | RO | A | 30 | 1 |
| 2003-04 | Rapid Bucuresti | RO | A | 30 | 5 |
| 2002-03 | Rapid Bucuresti | RO | A | 30 | 7 |
| 2001-02 | FCM Bacau | RO | A | 29 | 8 |
| 2000-01 | FCM Bacau | RO | A | 30 | 5 |
| 1999-00 | Turnu-Magurele | RO | - | - | - |
| Career Totals: | 220 | 36 | |||
Source: http://www.romaniansoccer.ro/
P.S. Dorin Goga of Universitatea Cluj has popped up on the radar again, with Poli making an offer of 1 million Euros and a number of loanees to choose from for the current league last.
1/08/2008
News the New Year brings
It wasn't even the first of January, and club president Marian Iancu had initiated his scheme for the new year. Due to the upcoming local elections of 2008, Iancu decided it was the right time to force the local authorities into a partnership with the club, which would involve a participation of about five million Euros on their behalf. If the County Council decided not to accept the proposal, then Mr. Iancu said he would resign from his position and his departure would also mean that the club would find itself without financial support. Quite nice, right?
Well, the Council seems to agree that a partnership is a feasible idea, but the usual bureaucratic work to facilitate it takes some time. So until the financial audit is done, which has to ensure that there the club is financially sound, there will be tension and uncertainty, for everyone who desires it. Mr. Iancu set the 30th of January as the deadline for local authorities, so we can only hope things get solved within the given time frame.
Still, all this conundrum did not render the club workings inert. Brezinsky and Borbely have joined the club, Valentin Badoi of Steaua is next on the list, with Cosmin Contra of Getafe and Laszlo Sepsi from Gloria Bistrita being the most recently announced players of interest.
Some other players have found themselves on the departures list, with Jonathan McKain and Peter Omoduemuke leading the pack formed also of Cristian Dancia, Sorin Radoi and Andrei Cristea. The latter two are listed for loan.
While there is no name to him, a 19 year old non-EU (supposedly Brazilian) attacking midfielder is being closely scrutinized by club officials, with a possible transfer looming in the days to come.
The two newly arrived Slovakian players are happy with their decision to have joined Poli and both are looking forward to working with Dusan Uhrin Jr. While they're trying to get their hopes up for a Champions League qualification at the end of this season, it's obviously a half-mouthed wish, as things currently stand.
Well, the Council seems to agree that a partnership is a feasible idea, but the usual bureaucratic work to facilitate it takes some time. So until the financial audit is done, which has to ensure that there the club is financially sound, there will be tension and uncertainty, for everyone who desires it. Mr. Iancu set the 30th of January as the deadline for local authorities, so we can only hope things get solved within the given time frame.
Still, all this conundrum did not render the club workings inert. Brezinsky and Borbely have joined the club, Valentin Badoi of Steaua is next on the list, with Cosmin Contra of Getafe and Laszlo Sepsi from Gloria Bistrita being the most recently announced players of interest.
Some other players have found themselves on the departures list, with Jonathan McKain and Peter Omoduemuke leading the pack formed also of Cristian Dancia, Sorin Radoi and Andrei Cristea. The latter two are listed for loan.
While there is no name to him, a 19 year old non-EU (supposedly Brazilian) attacking midfielder is being closely scrutinized by club officials, with a possible transfer looming in the days to come.
The two newly arrived Slovakian players are happy with their decision to have joined Poli and both are looking forward to working with Dusan Uhrin Jr. While they're trying to get their hopes up for a Champions League qualification at the end of this season, it's obviously a half-mouthed wish, as things currently stand.
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