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Re: Gianni Alioski - Goodbye

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Great character to have around the place during the promotion push and scored some important goals at crucial times. He was 100% committed when he played, imo would have liked him to stay as a squad player but can't fault him for wanting regular footy myself. A small group of violent Turkish cowards has nothing to do with GA. I wish him and his family all the best in their future endeavors.
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Alioski joins Al-Ahli Saudi in Jedda, Saudi Arabia

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Very odd move that

Must be for the money but fair enough
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Good luck to him and much better than the dreaded alternative.

I love going to Saudi, its a cool place.
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danhirons wrote: Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:11 pm Very odd move that

Must be for the money but fair enough
Why odd?

Better than the Turkish alternative.... good luck Ali
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The biggest club in the Middle East and a chance of winning trophies. Where should he have gone instead? To a mid table PL club? Good luck to him.
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Will earn a ton of cash (tax laws are much lighter in Saudi Arabia).

Will have the chance to win trophies and be treated like a King by the fans and the owners of the club (probably get perks like cars, house etc).

And culturally Saudi Arabia is a Muslim countryand Ali is a Muslim so that probably appeals.

Good luck Ali :love:

Sorry some of our idiot fans gave you undeserved stick based on rumours.
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Cjay wrote: Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:19 pm Will earn a ton of cash (tax laws are much lighter in Saudi Arabia).

Will have the chance to win trophies and be treated like a King by the fans and the owners of the club (probably get perks like cars, house etc).

And culturally Saudi Arabia is a Muslim countryand Ali is a Muslim so that probably appeals.

Good luck Ali :love:

Sorry some of our idiot fans gave you undeserved stick based on rumours.
I spent 11.5 years working in Saudi. They are really passionate about their football. Open top cars, hooting horns and singing when their team wins.
He will be treated like a king that's for sure, although he had better behave himself, no sticking out his tongue and pulling funny faces, the Saudis will not be amused!
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whiteswan wrote: Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:22 am Why odd?

Better than the Turkish alternative.... good luck Ali
Not sure Galatasaray are anywhere near Saudi Arabia's level on the "done terrible things in the world" list...

Not to mention that he's in the prime of his career and he's moved to a league that's probably the equivalent standard of the Scottish second division - pretty odd to me!

Although obviously he's going for the money -
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:verysad: :verysad: :verysad: :verysad: :verysad: :verysad: :verysad:

Bye Ali
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Cjay wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:55 pm
:verysad: :verysad: :verysad: :verysad: :verysad: :verysad: :verysad:

Bye Ali
Me an'all Cjay :verysad: I've loved Ali from the first moment he joined us....

As an ex Saudi worker I'll keep a good watch on his progress :)
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Rumours were he got a seven figure signing on fee and over 2m a year wages. Probably nearly tax free too. I wish him all the best. Last chance to set himself up for life. Been nothing but good for Leeds, on and off the field and is forever a part of our glorious history now
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Agreed - top class player for us - will miss him!
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Hi Norm glad to see you are ok ...
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Good luck Ali
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Alioski scored one of North Macedonia's goals in their 2-2 draw against Iceland in last night. :-D
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Be great to see him in the World Cup.

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I thought Cjay would be on here in a flash after Ali scored last night.
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We miss Ali :(

Early days for Firpo but far from convinced he is an improvement on Ali.

More importantly Ali as a player offered so much we lack atm.

Creativity, energy, tenacity, and a goal threat (Ali doesnt miss the Firpo chance ).

He also seemed a good lad to have around, i imagine training at LUFC is a slog and Ali was great for spirit levels.

We should have offered him more and kept him.
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Cjay wrote: Sat Sep 18, 2021 1:27 am We miss Ali :(

Early days for Firpo but far from convinced he is an improvement on Ali.

More importantly Ali as a player offered so much we lack atm.

Creativity, energy, tenacity, and a goal threat (Ali doesnt miss the Firpo chance ).

He also seemed a good lad to have around, i imagine training at LUFC is a slog and Ali was great for spirit levels.

We should have offered him more and kept him.
Would have been cheaper giving Ali a renewed contract & spending much of £12m+ we paid for Firpo on strengthening the central midfield
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