The Katsouranis Craze
There’s a noticeable change in the wind at Heidelberg’s Olympic Village.
Heidelberg United has methodically seen off its two premier opponents in the opening rounds of this year’s FFA Cup, securing two goal wins over both Broadmeadow Magic and Sydney United.
Booking a Quarter-Final clash against A-League stalwarts Melbourne City was their just reward and has produced one almighty buzz around the club.
However, the Warriors’ signing of Greek international Kostas Katsouranis has thrown the sense of anticipation into another stratosphere and predictions are for a crowd bursting at the seams in what will be the side’s most important fixture of 2015.
Katsouranis, the owner of 116 caps for his national side along with stints in Greece’s most recognisable clubs, was evidently still navigating the effects of jetlag when fronting Melbourne’s media, however joking at times and drumming up his sides’ chances come Tuesday,
If he had left the attending media in awe, then he left attending members beyond starstruck. In borrowing a cliche, he was the name on everyone’s lips.
Following Katsouranis’ arrival, there is a very real sense the club can pull off the unthinkable. To beat a premier Australian side on its home turf would be nothing short of phenomenal and justify the intense work the players have devoted to the club year in, year out.
The club’s motif depicts Alexander the Great, And if the feeling around the club is anything to go by, the expectations for tomorrow night are just that.
