The following are recent results of clubs with Polish players, that are competing in the Champions League/Europa League Qualifying stages.
Champions League Qualifying Second Round:
Wisła Kraków vs Levadia
July 15 (1st leg) Wisła Kraków (1-1) Levadia
Poles played - Pawełek, Sobolewski, Piotr Brożek, Małecki, Łobodziński, Jop, Paweł Brożek, Ćwielong (scored 1 goal)
APOEL F.C. vs EB
July 14 (1st leg) EB (0-2) APOEL F.C.
Poles played - Kosowski, Marcin Żewłakow (scored 1 goal)
**Adrian Sikora did not play
Europa League first qualifying round:
Anothorsis (7-1 agg) Käerjéng
**Anothorsis advance to 2nd round
Poles played - Łukasz Sosin (scored 1 goal)
Polonia Warszawa (2-1 agg) Budućnost
**Polonia Warszawa advance to 2nd round
Poles played - Przyrowski, Jodłowiec (scored 1 goal), Sokołowski, Skrzyński, Zasada, Kozioł (scored 1 goal), Lato, Majewski, Chałbiński, Mąka, Mierzejewski, Piątek
Europa League second qualifying round:
Anothorsis vs Petrovac
July 16 (1st leg) Anothorsis (2-1) Petrovac
Poles played - Łukasz Sosin
AC Omonia vs HB
July 16 (1st leg) AC Omonia (4-0) HB
Poles played - Maciej Żurawski (scored 1 goal)
Steaua Bucureşti vs Újpest
July 16 (1st leg) Steaua Bucureşti (2-0) Újpest
Poles played - Rafał Grzelak
**Paweł Golański did not play
Larissa F.C. vs KR
July 16 (1st leg) KR (2-0) Larissa F.C.
Poles played - none
**Arkadiusz Malarz did not play
Polonia Warszawa vs Juvenes/Dogana
July 16 (1st leg) Juvenes/Dogana (0-1) Polonia Warszawa
Poles played - Przyrowski, Jodłowiec, Mierzejewski, Zasada, Kozioł, Lato, Majewski, Kokosiński (scored 1 goal), Gołębiewski, Mąka, Piątek
Legia Warszawa vs Olimpi Rustavi
July 16 (1st leg) Legia Warszawa (3-0) Olimpi Rustavi
Poles played - Szala, Giza, Iwanski, Kiełbowicz (scored 1 goal), Paluchowski (scored 1 goal), Szałachowski (scored 1 goal), Ostrowski, Rybus, Mieciel, Borysiuk.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Poles Abroad
- Young Polish keeper Michał Miśkiewicz (1989) has been sold from AC Milan to Chievo Verona. The 20 year old keeper has been playing for the AC Milan reserves, and will now have a chance to gather even more experience by having a better chance to make the first squad of a Seria A club.
- Polish midfielder, Radosław Majewski, is close to sealing a one-year-loan to English Championship side Nottingham Forest. After a subpar 2008-2009 season for Polonia Warszawa, management has been looking to offload him and his high salary. Polonia will receive 150 thousand euro for Majewski's loan, with an option for a permanent transfer. Majewski has played for Poland 5 times (all friendly matches). If he returns to the same form he showed 2 years ago, he could again push for a spot for the Polish NT.
- Top Polish prospect, Michał Janota, has been loaned out by Feyenoord to Excelsior Rotterdam. This means Janota will play in the 2nd division in Holland next season. The young attacking midfielder has had trouble finding playing time at Feyenoord, and this move to Excelsior will guarantee him more playing time. Janota is considered one of the most promising young Polish footballers in the world.
- Artur Boruc has recently received praise from his new coach Tony Mowbray. Since Mowbray replaced previous coach Gordon Strachan, there has been a lot of talk of Boruc moving away from Celtic. However, it is looking that less likely that Artur will be moving any time soon.
- Rumours around Polish forward, Robert Lewandowski have begun to increase since the young forward stated he would like to leave Lech Poznan. Borussia Dortmund and Zenit St. Petersburg are the main clubs to have been asking about Lewandowski. However, Lech management is not likely to let Lewandowski leave this summer since they have already sold one of their star players, Rafał Murawski, to Rubin Kazan.
- Marek Saganowski might finally be on his was out of Southampton. It is rumoured that Saganowski has agreed to terms with Greek club AE Larissa, however there appear to be minor details to iron out. The 30 year old will need to play regularly and be in form, if he is to continue to have a chance to be called up the the Polish national team.
- Polish midfielder, Radosław Majewski, is close to sealing a one-year-loan to English Championship side Nottingham Forest. After a subpar 2008-2009 season for Polonia Warszawa, management has been looking to offload him and his high salary. Polonia will receive 150 thousand euro for Majewski's loan, with an option for a permanent transfer. Majewski has played for Poland 5 times (all friendly matches). If he returns to the same form he showed 2 years ago, he could again push for a spot for the Polish NT.
- Top Polish prospect, Michał Janota, has been loaned out by Feyenoord to Excelsior Rotterdam. This means Janota will play in the 2nd division in Holland next season. The young attacking midfielder has had trouble finding playing time at Feyenoord, and this move to Excelsior will guarantee him more playing time. Janota is considered one of the most promising young Polish footballers in the world.
- Artur Boruc has recently received praise from his new coach Tony Mowbray. Since Mowbray replaced previous coach Gordon Strachan, there has been a lot of talk of Boruc moving away from Celtic. However, it is looking that less likely that Artur will be moving any time soon.
- Rumours around Polish forward, Robert Lewandowski have begun to increase since the young forward stated he would like to leave Lech Poznan. Borussia Dortmund and Zenit St. Petersburg are the main clubs to have been asking about Lewandowski. However, Lech management is not likely to let Lewandowski leave this summer since they have already sold one of their star players, Rafał Murawski, to Rubin Kazan.
- Marek Saganowski might finally be on his was out of Southampton. It is rumoured that Saganowski has agreed to terms with Greek club AE Larissa, however there appear to be minor details to iron out. The 30 year old will need to play regularly and be in form, if he is to continue to have a chance to be called up the the Polish national team.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Daily Newswatch: July 8, 2009
Adrian Sikora in Cyprus
Adrian Sikora (29, 2 caps) has opted to join Cypriot League Champions Apoel Nikosia. Sikora who spent last season in Segunda Division's Real Murcia has agreed to terms on a 2-year contract. Sikora made 25 appearances for Real Murcia in 2008/09 mostly coming of the bench and scored 1 goal. He added another in the Copa Del Rey. Sikora joins fellow Poles Marcin Żewłakow, Kamil Kosowski, and former Wisla Krakow forward Jean Paulista. Sources indicate that Sikora was being persued by Lech Poznan and Wisla Krakow
Ruch Chorzow fined by PZPN
Ruch Chrozow were once again fined by PZPN. The fine of 30,000 zł stems from crowd troubles during the Polish FA Cup final May 19. Ruch supporters clashed with Police during the 15th minute of play. Fans also brought in pirotechnics which are banned in Polish stadiums.
Hernani applies for Polish citizenship
Koronia Kielce central defender Hernani (25) who just inked a new 3-year deal with his club, has applied for Polish citizenship. The strong forward, who speaks fluent Polish, arrived in Poland when he was 19 (Gornik Zabrze). Hernani, who has garnered interest from Zagłębie Lubin, Legia Warszawa, and Lech Poznań has stated that we would love an opportunity to suit up for the Red and White. Once his citizenship application is approvied he will try and win a nominiation with his strong on field play this coming season.
Adrian Sikora (29, 2 caps) has opted to join Cypriot League Champions Apoel Nikosia. Sikora who spent last season in Segunda Division's Real Murcia has agreed to terms on a 2-year contract. Sikora made 25 appearances for Real Murcia in 2008/09 mostly coming of the bench and scored 1 goal. He added another in the Copa Del Rey. Sikora joins fellow Poles Marcin Żewłakow, Kamil Kosowski, and former Wisla Krakow forward Jean Paulista. Sources indicate that Sikora was being persued by Lech Poznan and Wisla Krakow
Ruch Chorzow fined by PZPN
Ruch Chrozow were once again fined by PZPN. The fine of 30,000 zł stems from crowd troubles during the Polish FA Cup final May 19. Ruch supporters clashed with Police during the 15th minute of play. Fans also brought in pirotechnics which are banned in Polish stadiums.
Hernani applies for Polish citizenship
Koronia Kielce central defender Hernani (25) who just inked a new 3-year deal with his club, has applied for Polish citizenship. The strong forward, who speaks fluent Polish, arrived in Poland when he was 19 (Gornik Zabrze). Hernani, who has garnered interest from Zagłębie Lubin, Legia Warszawa, and Lech Poznań has stated that we would love an opportunity to suit up for the Red and White. Once his citizenship application is approvied he will try and win a nominiation with his strong on field play this coming season.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Daily Newswatch: July 7, 2009
Ekstraklasa withouth LKS Lodz?
LKS Lodz's legal battle to appeal a PZPN ruling that revoked their Ekstraklasa license has hit a snag in the Warsaw courts. The club's appeal was thrown out of court and it looks like the club will be forced to abondon their hopes of playing in Poland's top-tier competition this fall. The matter will be revisited in August.
Arkadiusz Malarz joins AÉ Lárissas
Arkadiusz Malarz (GK) has signed a 3 year contract with Greek side AÉ Lárissas. The 29 year old keeper moved to Greece in 2006, and has suited up for AÓ Xánthi, Panathinaikós, and most recetly ÓFI, for whom he made 27 league starts in 2008/09.
Marcin Burkhardt on trail at Metalist Kharkov
Former Poland international and Legia Warsaw player Marcin Burkhardt (25, 10 caps) is close to signing a contract with Ukraine's 3rd place finisher from 2008/09. Burkhardt has been on the prowl for a new club after IFK Norrköping were relegated to Sweden's II division. If Burkhardt comes to terms he will join Polish left back Seweryn Gancarczyk at Metalist.
LKS Lodz's legal battle to appeal a PZPN ruling that revoked their Ekstraklasa license has hit a snag in the Warsaw courts. The club's appeal was thrown out of court and it looks like the club will be forced to abondon their hopes of playing in Poland's top-tier competition this fall. The matter will be revisited in August.
Arkadiusz Malarz joins AÉ Lárissas
Arkadiusz Malarz (GK) has signed a 3 year contract with Greek side AÉ Lárissas. The 29 year old keeper moved to Greece in 2006, and has suited up for AÓ Xánthi, Panathinaikós, and most recetly ÓFI, for whom he made 27 league starts in 2008/09.
Marcin Burkhardt on trail at Metalist Kharkov
Former Poland international and Legia Warsaw player Marcin Burkhardt (25, 10 caps) is close to signing a contract with Ukraine's 3rd place finisher from 2008/09. Burkhardt has been on the prowl for a new club after IFK Norrköping were relegated to Sweden's II division. If Burkhardt comes to terms he will join Polish left back Seweryn Gancarczyk at Metalist.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Daily Newswatch: July 2, 2009
- In the First Qualifying Round for the Europa League, Polonia Warszawa defeated Buducnost Podgorica (2:0) in their first leg in Montenegro. The goals for Polonia were scored by Igor Kozioł (53') and Tomasz Jodłowiec (64'). With a strong win away from home, Polonia is almost guaranteed to qualify for the next round. Polonia Warszawa squad: Polonia Warszawa: Przyrowski - Mynar, Jodłowiec, Skrzyński, Zasada, Sokołowski (89' Mąka), Kozioł, Majewski, Lato, Sarvas (61' Mierzejewski), Ivanovski (73' Chałbiński).
- After spending three seasons at Arminia Bielefeld, 32 year old Artur Wichniarek is returning to Hertha Berlin. The Polish striker signed a two year deal with the 4th place Bundesliga team. At Hertha BSC, he will team up with fellow Pole, Łukasz Piszczek. Together they will be playing in the Playoff Round for the Europa League.
- There are rumours that Premiership clubs Fulham and West Ham United are interested in buying Polish forward Paweł Brożek from Wisła Krakow. Brożek has repeatedly expressed that he does not want to move to any eastern european league, even though there have been interest from those clubs. It will be a tough decision for Wisła to sell their star forward, as the will be hard pressed to find a replacement for their campaign to qualify for the Champions League.
- After spending three seasons at Arminia Bielefeld, 32 year old Artur Wichniarek is returning to Hertha Berlin. The Polish striker signed a two year deal with the 4th place Bundesliga team. At Hertha BSC, he will team up with fellow Pole, Łukasz Piszczek. Together they will be playing in the Playoff Round for the Europa League.
- There are rumours that Premiership clubs Fulham and West Ham United are interested in buying Polish forward Paweł Brożek from Wisła Krakow. Brożek has repeatedly expressed that he does not want to move to any eastern european league, even though there have been interest from those clubs. It will be a tough decision for Wisła to sell their star forward, as the will be hard pressed to find a replacement for their campaign to qualify for the Champions League.
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