Achiileas Beos hinted at the residents of Volos, as he scolded them for the low turnout at the Panthessaliko Stadium and the non-existent support for the city’s team.
Particularly upset, Achiileas Beos addressed the presentation of the jerseys of Volos for the 2024/25 season, with the city’s mayor criticizing the residents for their lack of support for the team and their absence of interest even in the charitable activities he himself engages in as its president.
At the same time, Beos emphasized that this year’s roster that Volos will present will be the best in the club’s five-year history.
Details of what Achiileas Beos said
“I don’t know if the people of Volos deserve to have this team here in Volos. I say this with all honesty and responsibility. For example, the annual event we hold for the Orphanage. I am embarrassed for all of you living in this city. I am harsh, and I will be even harsher because I am tired.
The city of Volos and its team are not the concern of one person. It is the concern of the whole city. It is a huge organization that grows every month. Ask yourselves what will happen in this damn city if all those involved—starting from me personally—get tired at some point. Misery, poverty.
The team’s academies have 350 kids and could reach 400. They have their own bus and sports center, and they produce health. Where are these people in the city? A 5-euro ticket for the Orphanage, and only 600-800 people did not show up to watch the matches to support the Orphanage.
A week ago, there was a PAE initiative to help disabled children and children without parents. And yet… I am sorry. You are first when it comes to having fun. You criticize safely and accuse. Here is Volos; there are no other teams. The others are begging, in poverty, and panhandling. Do you want Volos to prosper? Support it with a ticket. Come to the stadium to applaud, instead of going to the tsipouradika.
This team was not created because I wanted it. It was created because I love the city and because I wanted Volos to excel in football. Because I wanted to unite this city. We have nothing to divide, but to celebrate and succeed together. That is what we deserve. A Volos that competes for a football spot in Europe and anything strong that can come. This team creates prospects. Visitors come, and the shops and hotels fill up on weekends. Unfortunately, some people stay away.
After seven years of creation, I believe that this year Volos has the best roster since its establishment. Notable players, with experience, who I am sure will bring us success. And a coach who is my personal choice. I rarely make mistakes. He is a very capable coach, with ambitions and a willingness to work, and we will bring that ability to the pitch.
Our views, which do not like to lose, align. I wish you health and a good year with great successes. From your performance, you will force the citizens of this city to embrace the team and come to applaud you.”