The new powerful man of the Mars basketball section is the Richard Shiao And the “yellow” are coming into a new era.
The new and renewed CAE administration was presented through a press conference, which answered all the questions about the future of the team, but also about the way it is expected to operate. In fact, it has become known that the budget is going to increase, and the debt of the team will be repaid by 31 December.
The panels found his close associates Siao; Dear Diakogiannis and Byron Antoniadis, as well as Achilleas Roussamanis and Lefteris Arvanitis with Haris Papageorgiou.
“We have set two goals, financial consolidation and racing recovery”
The first to speak was Haris Papageorgiou and said:
“It’s a historic moment. The outgoing administration undertook to regain the lost prestige, in difficult times where the depreciation dominated. We were a Court of First Instance, we set two goals, the financial consolidation and the racing recovery. We tried in the long run to find a strategic investor. The venture for some was impossible, but eventually the mission was carried out. We want to thank the people who were with us in difficult times. Let’s say a big thank you to Lefteris Arvanitis and Achilles Rousamanis and all the executives of the organization and of course the unique world of Mars. Today a new page is being written and we are all ready and united to start for a new beginning. I would like to thank the new administration for choosing to find myself in the position of president and trusted me to reach Mars where he deserves. Together we will work for the greatness of Mars. ”
“The new administration is obliged to take on debt, but also the future commitment to never exist again.”
Then the CEO of CAE Byron Antoniadis spoke who stressed:
“It’s a great pleasure to be here. For many, the process seemed enormous as we had more to do than we would like and tried with Achilles to study all the financial data in order to build something better. Unfortunately, in Greek sport there are people who have taken over teams with faster processes and did not pay for debts. We want to leave this condition and erase debts. The new administration is obliged to take over the debt, but also the future commitment that this team will not again gain debt. The previous administration has managed to reduce debt, I talk to Achilles who is the… conductor of this policy and managed to bring the team to this point with a few resources. Lefteris Arvanitis is the one who gave the tone what Mars is. ”
“A new beginning for Mars begins”
Achilles Rousamanis followed, saying:
“I would like to thank the people who were with me in the administration, the fans and the individuals who have helped over these years. It begins a new beginning for Mars and I want to thank those who worked with us 12-13 hours. I am happy to have found a company and two people who believe in the vision of Mars. ”
“No one can do anything unless he has the support of Mars’ people”
Lefteris Arvanitis noted:
“It’s the absolute justification of our efforts since 2012, we’ve been through a lot. The team was in poor condition due to debts, but after 13 years of patience and perseverance we reached the goal. For the PM that has come forward in 2019, it is great what has happened. Of course, effort was made by the world. No one can do anything if it doesn’t have the support of the Mars people and we had it. Mars is a huge team, it would be a shame to leave him to his fate. To thank the dear and Byron for trying to bring this investment organization to the team. Let’s rejoice when his … kids go well, we will have good cooperation with the new administration. ”
“We came here to stay, Mars will have a bigger budget than in previous years”
Then the new General Manager of Tya Aris, Nikos Zisis spoke:
“I feel great joy, honor and responsibility for taking over the duties of GM on Mars. A team with a huge history, a world that is always with it in good and bad. The promise I give is to put my own step step by step, a race with a race, a year with a year. We came here to stay. I am glad that the new administration is based on debt repayment, so that we can get better and better.
It may have been time due to the processes, but I personally think we have a roster competitive. Players who have worn the Mars jersey, who have Greek and European experience, young players who with the fully manned STAF to give them the opportunity to work hard. There will be short announcements of names. The world of Mars has proven over time how basketball it is, how it was on the side of the team all these years.
People to identify with the new effort and will be with us. There will be difficult times. But we all know which team we are, to transfer it to the coach and the players. The team will have a bigger budget than in previous years. We want to have players to play for … bigger budget. We want to improve to get to where we dream. Thanks to all the people who have supported the team all these years, reduced the debt and helped the team be competitive. “
Asked what the characteristics of the team will be and what criteria the coach will make: “There should be a modern coach, be experienced as the first and has been on top coaches. We think it is right to achieve our goals. We need to make use of new players. It makes no sense to give Mars third favorite, we haven’t announced a player yet. We know where we are and promise we will work daily. We came to stay. The right word is balance. We have to work hard and see young kids.
They too have to work hard but they should not be given responsibilities that should not. Even in the first season, we will discuss it with the coach, surely their evolution will be better than they have begun in August. “
To thank the people who kept the … flame united, this is the reason we are here today
As a new member of the new administration, Byron Antoniadis wanted to point out that:
“I would like to thank the administration for the great effort and the owner for the confidence. For me it’s a huge day, I’ve grown up on this stadium. To thank the people who kept the … flame united, is the reason we are here today and the one who led the owner to invest in this team. We were here to work 100 times more, with humility to embrace people the effort. The ticket platform has been opened, which is more than a long time. It’s a subscription to give the world a better product. ”
“Antetokounbos is related to Siao. Has helped but there is no other involvement »
Asked by a journalist about how Richard Siao was persuaded to take over Mars, the CEO of CAE, dear Diagiannis, replied:
“We did not persuade him to invest in Mars. One of his main interests is world basketball. He also believes in European basketball, as well as other US organizations. It was interesting to come and invest in something rising. One such club is Mars. We had discussions, saw the vision and decided to invest. On his first visit to Thessaloniki he felt the flame and appreciated many things he saw. He is a young and smart man who understands well what he can and cannot do. He decides to work with people who can assign things to them. He is a man enthusiastic about basketball he loves, he is a member of his daily life. Antetokounbos has to do with Siao. He has helped, but there is no other involvement. ”
Among other things, Byron Antoniadis also responded to the subject of “Nick Galis Hall”, stressing:
“The stadium is important to us. The stadium is a historic choice but it is not sustainable. He is 60 years old, loses a lot of stadiums today, to develop it beyond the corrections, to reach a sustainable future for the state. Discussions with the other teams are the beginning for us to start a discussion. ”
Source: Sport Fm
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