The low turnout at the Pantheasalikos Stadium seems to have… outraged Achilleas Beos, who is the owner of the Volos football team and also the mayor of the city. The nonexistent support from the residents for the team drove the strong man… out of his mind.
Thus, he commented on this situation, “condemning” his fellow citizens for their absence at a friendly match, the proceeds of which were scheduled to be donated to children with disabilities and an orphanage.
Here’s what Achilleas Beos stated in detail:
“I don’t know if the people of Volos deserve to have this team here in Volos. I say this with all sincerity and responsibility. For example, the customary event we hold every year for the Orphanage. I am ashamed of all of you who live in this city. I am tough and I will be even tougher because I am tired.
The city of Volos and the Volos team are not the concern of one person. They are the concern of the whole city. It is a huge organization that grows every month. Ask yourselves, if all those involved, starting with me personally and those standing next to me, get tired at some point, what will happen to this *** city? Misery, wretchedness.
The team’s academies have 350 kids and can reach up to 400. They have their own bus and sports center and they are healthy. Where are these people in the city? A ticket of 5 euros, which was for the Orphanage, and not finding 600 – 800 people to come see the matches to support the Orphanage.
A week ago, there was a move by the PAE to help disabled children and children without parents. And yet… I am sorry. For fun, you are the first. To criticize safely and to blame. Here we have Volos, there’s no other team. The others are begging, being cheap, and panhandling. Do you want Volos to prosper? Support it with a ticket. Come to the stadium to cheer, 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 see joys and successes united. That’s what we deserve. A Volos that claims a place in European football and whatever strong can come. This team creates prospects. Visitors come, the shops and hotels fill up on weekends. Unfortunately, some stay away.
After seven years of creation, I believe that this year Volos has the best roster since its founding. Notable players, with experience, who I am sure will bring us successes. And a coach who is my personal choice. I rarely make mistakes. He is a very capable coach, with ambitions, a willingness to work, and we will bring out this capability on the field.
Our opinions, which do not like to lose, are aligned. I wish 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 cheer for you.”