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The National
3 days ago
- Sport
- The National
I'm Panathinaikos' star man - here's why we'll beat Rangers
Rangers welcome the Greek side to Ibrox a week on Tuesday for their second qualifying round, first leg as they bid to reach the riches of Europe's top competition. Panathinaikos this week rejected a bumper bid for their Greek international full back Vagiannidis from Sporting because they have vowed not to sell anyone until after their tie with Russell Martin's side. And ex-Inter Milan star Vagiannidis is certain they will be celebrating after the second leg in Athens. Read more: He said: "I don't know anything about a transfer - all I am concentrating on is playing Rangers and helping us reach the Champions League. "I think Rangers will be our strongest test to get to the Champions League, even including the next round if we get through. "All the teams were good in the draw, but Rangers were probably the toughest opponents fr us. "But with the quality that exists in the squad now, I am convinced we will definitely beat them over two legs. "I also think that the work we have been doing in pre-season will set us up perfectly to prepare for Rangers. We have been working very hard on the fitness side of things. We are preparing with two games in mind - both legs against Rangers. "Of course I know about the speculation, but I've had that for a couple of years now. It means I am doing something right if I am being linked to top teams. "But I repeat, all I am thinking about is getting through against Rangers. "I believe the chemistry in the squad is the best it has ever been. Last season, perhaps we lacked consistency, but I don't think that will be an issue this time."
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
I'm Panathinaikos' star man - here's why we'll beat Rangers
Panathinaikos this week rejected a bumper bid for their Greek international full back Vagiannidis from Sporting because they have vowed not to sell anyone until after their tie with Russell Martin's side. And ex-Inter Milan star Vagiannidis is certain they will be celebrating after the second leg in Athens. Read more: He said: "I don't know anything about a transfer - all I am concentrating on is playing Rangers and helping us reach the Champions League. "I think Rangers will be our strongest test to get to the Champions League, even including the next round if we get through. "All the teams were good in the draw, but Rangers were probably the toughest opponents fr us. "But with the quality that exists in the squad now, I am convinced we will definitely beat them over two legs. "I also think that the work we have been doing in pre-season will set us up perfectly to prepare for Rangers. We have been working very hard on the fitness side of things. We are preparing with two games in mind - both legs against Rangers. "Of course I know about the speculation, but I've had that for a couple of years now. It means I am doing something right if I am being linked to top teams. "But I repeat, all I am thinking about is getting through against Rangers. "I believe the chemistry in the squad is the best it has ever been. Last season, perhaps we lacked consistency, but I don't think that will be an issue this time."
