Georgios Samaras
Born: February 21, 1985 (age 39)
Height: 6' 3.5" (192cm)
Hometown: Heraklion, Greece
Nationality: 
Greek
GreekPosition: Striker
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2002-2006 | Heerenveen |
| 2006-2008 | Manchester City | |
| → 2008 | Celtic (loan) | |
| 2008-2014 | Celtic | |
| 2014-2015 | West Bromwich Albion | |
| → 2015 | Al-Hilal (loan) | |
| International | 2006- | Greece |
Sports Mole has 178 articles about Georgios Samaras. Articles 1 to 40:
Manchester City set new Premier League scoring record in Newcastle United win
Manchester City set a new Premier League record in their 3-2 win over Newcastle United, becoming the first team to score in 31 successive games against the same opponent.
Jan 13, 23:05
Real Zaragoza announce Georgios Samaras deal
Spanish outfit Real Zaragoza agree a deal to sign Greek forward Georgios Samaras until the end of the season.
Feb 6, 11:31
Georgios Samaras leaves West Bromwich Albion by mutual consent
West Brom confirm that striker Georgios Samaras has left the club by mutual consent.
Jul 17, 15:16
Video: Young Celtic fan with Down's Syndrome wins SPFL's Goal of the Month award
An 11-year-old Celtic fan with Down's Syndrome wins the SPFL's Goal of the Month award for January.
Feb 20, 16:29
West Bromwich Albion 'step up Rudy Gestede pursuit'
A report claims that new West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis will offload flop striker Georgios Samaras this month in order to land Rudy Gestede from Blackburn Rovers.
Jan 14, 07:10
Tony Pulis planning move for Rudy Gestede?
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis is willing to let Georgios Samaras leave to make room for Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede, according to reports.
Jan 14, 03:59
West Bromwich Albion hit seven past Gateshead
Four goals from Saido Berahino help West Bromwich Albion record a comfortable 7-0 victory over Gateshead in the FA Cup third round.
Jan 3, 16:53
Preview: Queens Park Rangers vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews the match at Loftus Road between Queens Park Rangers and West Bromwich Albion.
Dec 18, 18:10
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Midlands derby between West Brom and Aston Villa at The Hawthorns, in which crucial Premier League points and local bragging rights are at stake.
Dec 12, 09:13
Chris Brunt urges fans to get behind West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion winger Chris Brunt wants his side's supporters to get behind the team after being booed off in their last home outing against Arsenal.
Dec 2, 04:53
Alan Irvine willing to chat with Brown Ideye after striker was dropped
West Bromwich Albion manager Alan Irvine would be happy to chat with striker Brown Ideye after dropping him for the win at Leicester.
Nov 4, 21:03
Callum Wilson hails Bournemouth's "great spirit"
Callum Wilson hails the "great spirit" shown by Bournemouth as they beat West Brom 2-1 to progress to the fifth round of the League Cup for the first time in the club's history.
Oct 28, 22:29
Callum Wilson strikes late to down West Bromwich Albion
Bournemouth seal their progression to the fifth round of the Capital One Cup with a dramatic victory over West Brom at the Goldsands Stadium.
Oct 28, 21:40
Greece stunned by Northern Ireland
Jamie Ward and Kyle Lafferty score in each half as Northern Ireland claim a 2-0 victory over Greece in their Euro 2016 qualifier.
Oct 14, 21:37
Half-Time Report: Jame Ward gives Northern Ireland the lead against Greece
Jamie Ward scores early on in the first half to give Northern Ireland a 1-0 lead at the break in their match against Greece.
Oct 14, 20:33
Team News: One change for Northern Ireland
Corry Evans is the one change made to the Northern Ireland starting XI for this evening's match against Greece.
Oct 14, 19:27
West Brom boss Alan Irvine tips Georgios Samaras to impress in Premier League
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Irvine believes that Georgios Samaras will be one to watch in the Premier League this season.
Oct 14, 08:31
Alan Irvine: Victor Anichebe "very frustrated" by injury problems
West Brom boss Alan Irvine admits that striker Victor Anichebe is feeling "very frustrated" having been plagued by a nagging hernia problem in recent weeks.
Oct 10, 07:17
Victor Anichebe, Brown Ideye injury doubts for West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Irvine reveals that Victor Anichebe and Brown Ideye are struggling to be fit for this weekend's match against Burnley.
Sep 26, 16:39
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Irvine: 'New recruits could play against Everton'
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Irvine admits that he could be forced to call upon his summer recruits against Everton this weekend.
Sep 11, 23:24
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Everton
Sports Mole previews the clash between West Brom and Everton at The Hawthorns as both sides go in search of their first Premier League win of the season.
Sep 11, 16:34
Video: How did West Bromwich Albion fare in this summer's transfer window?
The Sports Mole Sofa takes a closer look at West Bromwich Albion's summer transfer business.
Sep 5, 14:18
Preview: Swansea City vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Swansea and West Brom as the Welsh hosts look to continue their 100% start against the unbeaten Baggies.
Aug 28, 18:18
Ex-Celtic striker Georgios Samaras signs for West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion confirm the capture of former Celtic striker Georgios Samaras on a two-year deal.
Aug 22, 11:19
West Bromwich Albion confirm interest in ex-Celtic star Georgios Samaras
West Bromwich Albion confirm that they have expressed an interest in signing former Celtic striker Georgios Samaras
Aug 21, 15:50
Celtic return could be on cards for Georgios Samaras
Scottish giants Celtic refuse to rule out a return for Greek international striker Georgios Samaras, who left Parkhead on a free transfer at the end of last season.
Aug 10, 06:17
Yaya Toure: 'African teams unfairly treated at World Cup'
Ivory Coast star Yaya Toure claims that nobody cares about the "injustices" and "scandals" that have hampered African teams at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Jul 2, 12:43
Preview: Costa Rica vs. Greece
Sports Mole previews the World Cup second-round match between Costa Rica and Greece.
Jun 27, 14:08
Report: Everton consider move for Georgios Samaras
Everton reportedly consider a summer swoop for former Celtic striker Georgios Samaras.
Jun 26, 11:59
Giorgos Karagounis: 'Greece showed passion'
Giorgos Karagounis puts Greece's dramatic 2-1 victory against Ivory Coast down to the 'passion and fight' shown by his teammates.
Jun 25, 01:37
Player Ratings: Greece 2-1 Ivory Coast
Sports Mole rates the players on their performances in the World Cup Group C clash between Greece and the Ivory Coast.
Jun 25, 01:03
Match Analysis: Greece 2-1 Ivory Coast
Sports Mole analyses Greece's 2-1 win over the Ivory Coast in their World Cup Group C clash as Georgios Samaras fired his side into the knockout stages.
Jun 24, 23:56
Greece qualify after late Georgios Samaras penalty sees off Ivory Coast
Greece go through to the second round of the World Cup at the expense of Ivory Coast, after a late penalty secures a 2-1 win for the Euro 2004 champions.
Jun 24, 23:01
Half-Time Report: Greece leading Ivory Coast
Greece are on the verge of qualifying for the World Cup second round as they lead Ivory Coast 1-0 at half time in today's World Cup clash in Fortaleza.
Jun 24, 21:59
Live Commentary: Greece 2-1 Ivory Coast - as it happened
Join Sports Mole for all the action from the World Cup Group C showdown clash between Greece and the Ivory Coast.
Jun 24, 19:58
Preview: Greece vs. Ivory Coast
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Group C clash between Greece and Ivory Coast.
Jun 22, 18:57
Georgios Samaras: 'Greece staying positive'
Georgios Samaras urges his Greece teammates to stay positive following their defeat to Colombia at the World Cup.
Jun 15, 17:02
Match Analysis: Colombia 3-0 Greece
Sports Mole analyses Colombia's 3-0 win over Greece in their World Cup opener.
Jun 14, 20:10
Georgios Samaras: 'Celtic did not make me an offer'
Celtic striker Georgios Samaras reveals that he will leave the club this summer having not been offered a new contract.
May 11, 17:11
Celtic secure routine win over Dundee United with three second-half goals
Second-half goals from Anthony Stokes, Georgios Samaras and Kris Commons secure a comfortable 3-1 win for Celtic over Dundee United this afternoon.
May 11, 14:17
