The Italian Football Thread

Esprit Vanilla

11 years ago

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24 May 2013 20:09:38

Benitez @ Napoli.

The Platypus

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24 May 2013 20:11:38

He's confirmed that they're hiring Benitez.

Catch up.

smurphptfc

13 years ago

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25 May 2013 00:08:45

Montella's probably staying at Fiorentina then. Phew.

BR.

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1,896

26 May 2013 16:44:43

Almost half time now in the Coppa derby final. We've been, in a word, rubbish.....Lazio have had the better of it and Klose has had a couple of chances but not much apart from that.

The positives are that it's still 0-0, and my bet365 stream is good quality after ESPN decided to show IndyCar racing instead.

Hibee

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588

26 May 2013 20:02:45

Don't think I've seen a Derby like this one, their always nervy affairs but here both sides were utterly terrified of making a mistake, thank god things improved after half time and we managed to get the goal we needed.

Forgot to add, credit to both sets of fans, there have been no reports of trouble between them or the police and the only negative thing has been 200 or so Roma fans throwing rocks at the team bus as it approached the training ground. Considering they were unsure they could even host the game in Rome that's a pretty good result.

BR.

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27 May 2013 03:54:11

By Hibee | Permalink | On 26 May 2013 - 21:02 PM

the only negative thing has been 200 or so Roma fans throwing rocks at the team bus as it approached the training ground.

Wish it was 20,000. Absolutely ashamed of that performance tonight.

Franck

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31 May 2013 20:18:16

Rumours in Italy about Morratti selling Inter to an Indonesian businessman.

Jonas

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01 Jun 2013 20:32:19

Don't know how reliable this source is, but apparently both Napoli and Roma are after Odd's 23-year-old centre back Fredrik Semb Berge, who's currently with the Norwegian U21 side for the Euros in Israel.

Dutton

18 years ago

1 year ago

1,101

01 Jun 2013 23:12:26

Isn't he the guy who the lottery winner put money into?

Jonas

18 years ago

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1,380

02 Jun 2013 00:50:47

That's right.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/may/30/norwegian-lottery-millionaire-buys-footballer

Jonas

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02 Jun 2013 18:46:43

Serie B play off final 2nd leg between the two Toscana sides Empoli and Livorno starts now. First game ended 1-1 at Stadio Carlo Castellani (Empoli). Chiellini and Diamanti in the stands wearing Livorno scarfs. Empoli starting with Tavano - Maccarone upfront.

BR.

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1,896

02 Jun 2013 21:12:34

Francesco Tavano? Legend.

Livorno have gone up, for the record.

Jonas

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1,380

02 Jun 2013 21:57:40

The Francesco Tavano, yes.

Ascoli relegated from Serie B.

BR.

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1,896

02 Jun 2013 23:43:34

Allegri's staying at Milan. God knows who Roma are gonna go for now.

Jonas

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03 Jun 2013 06:08:37

Laurent Blanc. If PSG doesn't hire him first that is.

RealityCheck

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03 Jun 2013 06:36:36

By BR. | Permalink | On 03 June 2013 - 00:43 AM

Allegri's staying at Milan. God knows who Roma are gonna go for now.

Mancini.

Hibee

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588

04 Jun 2013 11:38:41

That's Zamparini announced Gennaro Gattuso as the club’s coach for next season, this is going to be very entertaining.

Franck

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04 Jun 2013 11:42:01

By Hibee | Permalink | On 04 June 2013 - 13:38 PM

That's Zamparini announced Gennaro Gattuso as the club’s coach for next season, this is going to be very entertaining.

I give him 10 games.

bluemoon.

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04 Jun 2013 13:44:47

By Franck | Permalink | On 04 June 2013 - 12:42 PM

I give him 10 games.

That's rather ambitious.

Franck

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04 Jun 2013 14:51:40

By bluemoon. | Permalink | On 04 June 2013 - 15:44 PM

That's rather ambitious.

I assume Zamparini will give him a few extra games just because he likes him.

bluemoon.

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04 Jun 2013 15:47:54

By Franck | Permalink | On 04 June 2013 - 15:51 PM

I assume Zamparini will give him a few extra games just because he likes him.

I didn't think you were that naive.

Franck

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04 Jun 2013 15:48:48

By bluemoon. | Permalink | On 04 June 2013 - 17:47 PM

I didn't think you were that naive.

How many games do you have him for then?

bluemoon.

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04 Jun 2013 18:32:59

6 or 7.

Franck

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11 Jun 2013 13:48:39

It's a disaster!

The Azzurri left for South America on Sunday night with two tons of pasta, tins of tomatoes and olive oil which have been allowed into the country.

However, their collection of Parma Ham, Bresaola and Parmesan cheese have been detained because the Azzurri didn’t have the necessary permits to import the goods.

How could they possibly play football without their Parmesan?!

bluemoon.

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11 Jun 2013 14:33:41

Fuck that. They didn't let their parma ham in, the bastards.

Franck

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4,255

11 Jun 2013 14:55:37

At least they still have their olive oil...

Franck

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11 Jun 2013 15:43:54

In other news, Fabrizio Miccoli has signed a 2 year extension with Palermo and Kevin-Prince Boateng has ended his international retirement and made himself available for Ghana again.

BR.

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11 Jun 2013 19:04:32

Looks like Rudi Garcia is next in line to have a go as Roma boss. It's still a gamble due to him having no Serie A experience but it's a gamble probably worth taking - certainly when you compare it to the appointments of Luis Enrique, who had barely any managerial experience, and Zeman, who has never been nor never will be a successful manager of a big club.

Jonas

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11 Jun 2013 19:34:11

Does he even speak Italian?

Franck

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11 Jun 2013 20:27:44

Does that matter?

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