Who the APOEL are Chelsea's Champions League opponents?

30 September 2009 08:49
Never heard of team Chelsea are facing in tonight's Group D clash, you say? No fear, Sportsmail presents the lowdown on the Cypriot champions... * APOEL stands for Athletikos Podosferikos Omilos Ellinon Lefkosias or Athletic Football Club of Greeks of Nicosia. * This is their home debut in the Champions League proper and on the local TV news it ranks alongside the Greek Cypriot president Dimitris Christofias’ trip to meet his Cuba counterpart Fidel Castro. APOEL players Drawing attention: APOEL players applaud their fans after bagging a 0-0 at Atletico Madrid Ian Moores * APOEL have been a popular last club for British coaches and players. Terry McDermott won the Cypriot title and Ian Moores (right) played for them for five years. Chris Bart-Williams and Dean Gordon had briefer and less successful spells. * Their line-up includes Portuguese defender Nuno Morais, who played nine games in three years at Chelsea. * They look like Group D whipping boys but drew 0-0 away to Atletico Madrid in their first match

Source: Daily_Mail