Garry Rodrigues, who celebrated his DD birthday on Sunday, spoke about his goals against AEP Iraklis and ACF Fiorentina:

On the goal that landed him the award:

«This goal was scored early in the match, I didn’t have much time to think it through. It was a winner«.

On the victory in Italy and how it will affect the team:

«It’s important to defeat a strong team, it boosts our morale. I don’t care if it’s Fiorentina or another rival. What matters is to continue on that path, regardless of rivals«.

On how PAOK will prevail over Atromitos:

«By scoring goals«.

On his birthday:

«My birthday wish is to win silverware with the team in 2017 and celebrate it with the whole PAOK family«.

On his goal in Florence, the first he scores away from Toumba Stadium:

«I thought about it, I can’t explain why I hadn’t scored away so far. Perhaps it’s more special in Toumba«.

As for Panagiotis Glykos, he spoke about the extension of his contract, his award and the game against Atromitos

On his new contract:

«Remaining at PAOK until 2019 is very important for me. The extension of my contract is proof that I enjoy the trust of the team, Mr Savvidis, my teammates and the coach. They handed me the opportunity to prove that my presence all these years in the team is not for nothing. I want to repay their trust with my performances«.

On his MVP award:

«This award celebrates individual performances and any player could earn it. It’s pleasing that I got to win it this month«.

On competition for the goalkeeping spot:

«Perhaps that is a factor as well. Goalkeeping is also about self-confidence. I have been feeling well since the start of the season. I enjoy the trust of the coach and my teammates and that is highly motivating«.

On the encounter against Atromitos:

«It’s just like any other game. We can’t take anything for granted in this league. We have to be at our best in order to win«.