2024-05-11 21:32:49
This year the friends of PAS Ioannina are having a Easter different from the previous ones, as their popular team was relegated to the 2nd National Division with its future uncertain.
A relegation does not spell disaster, as there have been other times when Ajax have been relegated and returned to the top division, but this year things are different and nobody knows what will happen from here. After Thomas’ Sunday, important issues will arise that need to be resolved and there it will be seen whether the compass of the future tilts in the direction of championship and return to the Super League or the historic team of Ioannina will walk in uncharted waters. Basically, no one knows if the Christovasili brothers will remain at the helm or if a new investor will emerge. A month passed and no interest emerged. But after the end of the league, someone has to take responsibility and initiative to plan for the new season. If a new investor does not appear by mid-May, which is most likely, the brothers Panagiotis and Yiannis Christovasilis will necessarily remain. They have burning issues to deal with, as if they aim for the championship they will need to keep the main body in order not to spoil the balance and cohesion, finish the matter of technical leadership and make transfers to strengthen the squad. At the end of June 2024, the contracts of 16 footballers expire, plus the fact that it is precarious to stay and players who have contracts with amounts of Super League level. There are many issues seriously pending and the continuation will be very hot for “Ajax of Epirus”. The matter of technical leadership should basically be closed, and then it should be clarified to whom a renewal proposal will be made, who will leave and in which positions transfers will be made. But in order to do all this, it will be necessary for the major shareholders to make the financial excess, as the revenues in the Second National League are to a large extent smaller than the Super League. Will the current major shareholders be able to support such a championship attempt with the financial data of the Second National Team. It is a question that torments the many fans of PAS at the moment, as they see that relegation has brought other problems and things in their team are very difficult compared to previous relegations. Therefore, may the Resurrecting Light that flooded our souls from the midnight of Great Saturday bring resurrection to the historical group of Epirus which is in a very critical situation.
TRAINING BEGINS
The PAS players are returning to the field from today, as training is scheduled for the afternoon at PEAKI, after the five-day holiday due to Easter. The official coach Giorgos Georgoulopoulos asked the players to be dedicated to their competitive duties in order to end the championship with dignity. The last performance of PAS in the Super League is next Saturday when they will host Volos in Ioannina.