Their coach at the time was Emil Rauchmaul and Negrepontis was on holiday at Samos. The importance of the occasion brought him to prepare AEK for this crucial match and thus he was the first Greek coach of a big club, at a period when mostly foreign coaches were selected.
Their coach at that time was Emil Rauchmaul, while Negrepontis was on vacation in Samos. The significance of the event prompted him to prepare AEK for this pivotal match, thus he became the first Greek coach of a prominent club during an era when mostly foreign coaches were chosen.