6 Years Ago: The Cypriot (Tofas) Signs for QPR

[Macmoish]

Flashback 6 Years ago yesterday...

Georgios Tofas signs till end of season

QPR Official Site

EXCLUSIVE: R'S SIGN TOFAS

Posted on: Mon 01 Nov 2010

Queens Park Rangers have swooped to bring former AEK Athens midfielder Georgios Tofas to the Club on a deal which runs until the end of the season.

The 21 year-old Cypriot joins Rangers as a free agent following his release from Anathorsis Famagusta.

Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Tofas - who has been on trial with Neil Warnock's side for the last few weeks - expressed his delight at joining the R's, commenting: "I'm so happy and excited.

"QPR is such a big Club and I'm happy to be here.

"I'll give my best for the Club.

"My first objective is to get into the team and then show the boss and the supporters what I am capable of."

Warnock told http://www.qpr.co.uk: "Georgios is somebody was has excited me when I have watched him.

"He looks like our type of player - he can take men on, yet he knows he has to work hard for the rest of the team. He has got the right work ethic.

"The chance to bring him in until the end of the season was too good an opportunity for me to turn down."

Tofas, who describes himself as an 'offensive player,' is currently sidelined with a minor hamstring injury but is expected to return to full training in the next 10 days.

The deal is subject to the Club receiving international clearance for the player.
www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~2204222,00.html

[londonranger]

Can he score goals?

[Hogan]

Nah QPR don't sign goal scorers.

[Jon Doeman]

I had to laugh when I got to the bit that he's injured, he's perfect for us!

[Macmoish]

He's been released by another club, suggesting something.

And he's certainly not the forward we need.

So good luck to him. If Warnock says take him, I say take him.

But it certainly aint big-spending Mittal money answer to our forward needs

[Zamoraaaah]

Nov 1, 2010 16:26:06 GMT Jon Doeman said:

I had to laugh when I got to the bit that he's injured, he's perfect for us!

I did the same.

Good luck Georgios.

[londonranger]

Wondering what excited Neil when he first saw him?

[Zamoraaaah]

The price tag?

[londonranger]

Hes been over here before. didnt Neil say he didnt like loaners?

Giorgos Tofas
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This biography of a living person does not cite any references or sources. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living people that is un-sourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately. (June 2009)
Giorgos Tofas
Personal information
Full name Giorgos Tofas
Date of birth 17 June 1989 (age 21)
Place of birth Larnaka, Cyprus
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Queens Park Rangers
Youth career
2005-2007 AEK Athens
Senior career1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2007–2009
2007
2009–2010
2010- AEK Athens
Anagennisi Karditsa
Anorthosis
Queens Park Rangers 4 (1)
3 (1)
24 (3)
0 (0)
National team
U21 Cyprus
1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of May 8, 2010.
* Appearances (Goals)
Giorgos Tofas (born 17 June 1989) is a Cypriot footballer currently playing for QPR.
Prior to his arrival in Anorthosis, he played in Enosis Neon Paralimni FC and Anagennisi Karditsa as on loan from AEK Athens FC.
George was first spotted by Manchester City scout Jim Fox in a tournament at St. Andrews in Scotland aged 14 where George scored the first goal of the competition.
George made his debut for Enosis Paralimni first team at 15, he was then called into the Cyprus U16 squad. At 16 George continued trials with Manchester City FC and was then invited to Fulham FC and after successful trials he was offered scholarships from both clubs.
George did not take up the offers for personal reasons and stayed in Cyprus to play for Paralimni FC
At 17 George signed for AEK Athens for two years, he went straight into the first team squad and trained with players like Rivaldo, Akis Zikos, where he impressed the then coach Lorenzo Serra Ferrer the former Barcelona coach. George then progressed on to play for Cyprus at all levels up to U21, U16-U17-U19-U21
George was then spotted playing in Athens and went to Middlesbrough F.C. in January 2009 and after a week's trial was promptly offered a loan contract until the end of the season with a view to buy him. but this all fell through.
George then signed for Anorthosis in January with the same deal as he was offered at Middlesbrough FC a loan until the end of the season.
George can play in several positions behind the front two or as a forward, and wide on the left side of midfield Since George's arrival to Anorthosis he has had three apps and scored one goal. George has also been called into the Cyprus National squad for the world cup qualifyers in March.
He has already scored 4 goals for the team of Famagusta. Anorthosis has currently bought Tofas from AEK for €75k
He is currently on trial at QPR with a view to a move there. On November 1st 2010, Tofas signed a deal until the end of the 2010/11 season.
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[londonranger]

Its a bit Greek to me.

[harlowranger]

If Neil sees something in him i back him , even though is it another midfielder /striker !
If could be Jason hiding in a cossie !

[cpr]

This has a horribly familiar ring to it.

[Bushman]

Read it wrong. Thought we signed Fatso.

[londonranger]

Dunnittho Baz.

[londonranger]

Have it now. Briatore just bought Cyprus, for cash and Vine will be sent to Cyprus.

[blueeyedcptcook]

At least he is honest, he describes himself as a "offensive player" should make our supporters happy. ;D ;D

[Lonegunmen]

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[cpr]

Good one blue eyes ;D

Apparently, he's a winger, slight hamstring injury that should'nt take long to heal.

That's him out for the whole of his contract then! ;D

[Macmoish]

Fit in time for when we sell Taarabt in Jan...

[Macmoish]

And Evening Standard/Ian Gibb Bs

Warnock shows thrifty side

Queens Park Rangers can boast the spending power of any Premier League club but old habits die hard for manager Neil Warnock.

The former Crystal Palace boss couldn't resist a free deal for Cypriot winger Georgios Tofas until the end of the season. The 21-year-old (right) sounds a bit like the erratic Adel Taarabt — with work rate. Warnock said: “He has excited me when I've watched him. He looks our type of player, he can take men on — yet knows he has to work hard for the team.”

Tofas, who is sidelined with a hamstring problem, said he can't wait to show what he is capable of.

www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23893771-football-league-round-up.do

[qprrobbo]

WHO?

We all know what we need... a proven striker or two.

This new signing means nothing to me at present; seems like we may(?) be moving back to the bad old times of signing players who have been released from their clubs, joining us on money-spinning contracts, and worst of all... INJURED!

I just don't get it?

Surely we should be showing a bit of determination to the other clubs in our division that we are committed to automatic promotion?

I bet Baardiff et al are quaking in their boots this morning!!!

[londonranger]

Cyprus eh?. Come to loveley Cyprus, beautifu weather , wonderful beaches and foods,

Large selection of football players ready and developed to play anywhere in the world.

Young, fearless. Some are a little slow or perhaps have minor muscle problems but you wont regret it.

Why not book an all expense paid trip to first class hotels, bring your Agents. Take players home with you. A one time opportunity.

[harlowranger]

And dont they drive on the same side of the road as the uk ?
Soon to be released new book at Loftus Road ! The life and times of a Hamstring!

[Macmoish]

Bump a year...

Now what was that signing about?

(Or for that matter, someone totally forgotten, Peter Vaagan Moen?)