Margaritis: “Energy and concentration for 40 minutes, we want the world by our side”

The message of Vangelis Margaritis for the match (7/10, 20:15) of PAOK with Prometheus of Patras for the premiere of the Basket League.

“We start the new league and play the first game for the Basket League with a good team like Prometheus. The first games are always difficult. There are certain things that we need to watch out for. The opponent is worthy, but we are playing at home and we have to bring energy to our game and be focused for 40 minutes“, the 40-year-old ace said and then said about the support from the… 6th player: “We want the people next to us, to come to the stadium and support us. And especially in this game which is the first official one in our stadium. Their presence gives us strength and will help us achieve our goal».

PAOK will honor the memory of the six deceased PAOK fans, who lost their lives in the tragic accident in Tempi on 4/10/1999, he said:It is a difficult time, especially for those who have lost their loved ones. We must support the families and honor these children, who lost their lives in Tempe 24 years ago. And it will be a good opportunity for us all to honor their memory together and then focus on the game and what we have to do to win».

Vangelis Margaritis will step on the floor tomorrow to add one more participation to the 313 he has already recorded in league matches. He already has 268 games as a PAOK player in the Basket League and 383 games with the black and white shirt in all competitions. The experienced forward/centre said:Like every year, at this time I only think about the team. I want us to start the year positively and with a win, to give us good psychology and strength because we have a difficult season ahead of us. That’s what I’m thinking right now and nothing else».