Article by Ionuţ Coman – published on Sunday, July 27, 2025, 15:05 / Updated Sunday, July 27, 2025 15:05
Former captain of the lighthouse, Ion Barbu, 48, explained what is the strength of the white-blue at the beginning of this championship.
Former captain at Constanța Lighthouse in 2000, Ion Barbu praised the white-blue game in Victoria with FCSB, 2-1, And especially the attitude that Ianis Zicu's students showed in the first stages of this season.
Ion Barbu, former captain of the Lighthouse: “Attitude of fighters”
“I have not seen for a long time that the Lighthouse played with such a desire for victory. And I mean all the players, who showed an above average wish. I was also at the match with Otel Galați, on their own ground and it was the same, they did not give up until they took the 3 points.
I like their attitude, by fighters. They were not scared to meet the champion, nor that they took an empty in the start of the match. It is the merit of everyone from the club for the way the team looks, “Barbone said, as the supporters alleviates.
The former central defender of the white-blue was shown impressed by the new lightning sensation, the offensive midfielder Răzvan Tănasă, but did not hesitate to praise the defensive:
“We have Larie there, which is the pillar of the defense. He grew up a bit and beside me, as we played together at the Lighthouse. I like the other central defender, Tîru, I think the two complement themselves perfectly.”
“Clear penalty!”
Ion Barbu also commented on the punishment shot granted by the George Găman Central in favor of the lighthouse: “It was a whole madness, with many decisions at lime, but I think it was 11 meters clear. I know how it is, that the central defender comes and the striker comes to you to get the fault.”
Even if it is just the beginning of the championship, the former captain is convinced that the Lighthouse can be the surprise of the season if it will continue on the same line. “It's too early to say that but If I keep it that way they can't miss the play-off“, Explained Ion Barbu.
Coach-player in Liga 4
Even though he has officially withdrawn for years, Ion Barbu has played with pleasure in the IV League of Constanta, for the Topraisar builder, a team he trains.
“I am a kind of junior, in the end, when the match is already decided. I joke, but I leave room for the youngest, I only play in extreme cases. Together with a friend, Cristi Tudor, a real farist, we started a project at Topraisar. We have a few well -known players, and the surprise will be the return of George Curcă.
He trains extraordinary and will return from England after 14 years to play with us. The first goal is to be county champions next season, and then we see if we can promote in the 3rd League, ”said Ion Barbu.
