By GQman2121 Go To PostWhere can Sarri land in Italy now? He left Chelsea because he didn't much care for England; the players didn't much care for him; and Juve was a setup on home soil.
I can't believe Pochettino is still out there and has been passed over by numerous clubs.
By n8 dogg Go To PostHe needs to be somewhere smaller. Italian club will sack someone in the first two weeks as usual and he’ll end up at Torino or Genoa or somewhere.
I think if Tuchel doesn’t make the CL final, he’s out and Poch is in.
Sarri will either continue to get his fat Juve pay check(no way he leaves 5.5million net on the table for Torino or Genoa), or will be at Inter/Roma/Milan by the end of the season.
He will actually be rehired by Napoli when ADL inevitably fires Gattuso. Fans will quickly forgive the hunchback bastard.
Sarri nailed on to be Roma manager. Just feels right. I bet the current manager is Spalletti or Prandelli.
By Punished* Go To PostSarri nailed on to be Roma manager. Just feels right. I bet the current manager is Spalletti or Prandelli.
Paulo Fonseca mate, and doing a good job
Willian, like Hazard, is not a leader and not someone who is going to lift a side if they're down. He'll be good for Arsenal even though he doesn't score or assist nearly enough for the positions he plays himself into.
But he's great on the ball, a hard worker and willing to do the dirty work for 90 minutes. We can only hope that those same attributes rubbed off on Hudson-Odoi.
I'm glad he's able to stay in the league and city. I know that was the most important thing for him and his family.
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Speaking of Roma, how did Diawara do this year? Thought he was really going to break out if he stayed on at Napoli. I like his game.
But he's great on the ball, a hard worker and willing to do the dirty work for 90 minutes. We can only hope that those same attributes rubbed off on Hudson-Odoi.
I'm glad he's able to stay in the league and city. I know that was the most important thing for him and his family.
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Speaking of Roma, how did Diawara do this year? Thought he was really going to break out if he stayed on at Napoli. I like his game.
Andrea Pirlo was appointed head coach at Juventus in his first managerial job, but Renzo Ulivieri reveals he ‘knows more about the game than most coaches who have been working for years.’
The decision to fire Maurizio Sarri was not entirely surprising, but Pirlo was promoted from the Under-23 job to the main bench without overseeing a single game.
“Pirlo doesn’t actually have his coaching badges yet, but he’s got permission because he was at the most recent course. He’ll hand in his final thesis in October and then he’ll be a coach,” President of the Italian Coaches’ Association Ulivieri told Calciomercato.com.
“I can confidently say that Pirlo is currently one of the deepest thinkers in world football. He knows more about the game than most coaches who have been working for years. He’s studious, he really looked into the subject and he is ready.”
Before being allowed to work as a coach in Italy, you must go through a course at the Coverciano training ground, complete with exams and final thesis.
Pirlo was taught by Ulivieri and the teacher was very impressed with his student.
“He’s very focused, smart, can analyse possible instruments looking to the future of football. Pirlo is someone who looks forward. He was always there, taking notes.
“Pirlo was a great player who knows football, so he’s versatile and will adapt the system to the characteristics of his players. Is it a gamble? Andrea Agnelli thought about this carefully.
“I won’t say whether it was a wise move to sack Sarri, because it is always sad when one of our own is dismissed. At the same time, I am happy to see more of our young coaches take flight with jobs after leaving our classes.”
Thesis is key.
By Punished* Go To PostEven if Tsimakis isn't as good as Lewis, this is probably a good move. Lewis will probably be pissed not to get his move, and you'd imagine any future targets that are priced out will push their clubs a lot harder to ensure they don't end up like him, passed over for another.
Man we might as well hang up our gloves and give up as a top side if our only signing is cover at left back. :(
Any thoughts, Dc?
Any thoughts, Dc?
By GQman2121 Go To PostHow much did they offer for Lewis though? It's not like they don't have money to spend.£10m. Norwich want £20m, so they walked away. Can't blame them really. No point spending loads on a player who's going to spend most of the time on the bench.
Sounds like we're investing most of our budget into tying down players to new contracts.
“I can confidently say that Pirlo is currently one of the deepest thinkers in world football"
... damn.
... damn.
i wonder what crazy formations one of the deepest thinkers in world football will come up with.
2-7-1? 1-8-1?
2-7-1? 1-8-1?
By bud Go To Post0-10-0*laughs in Spalletti*
By bud Go To Posti wonder what crazy formations one of the deepest thinkers in world football will come up with.1-2-3-4.
2-7-1? 1-8-1?
We’re witnessing the return of the libero.
Our new Brazilian scored twice on his debut yesterday in our first pre season friendly. He looked pretty good out there. The team as a whole looked fine, especially in the second half. Excited to finally see Ajax play some ball again. It’s been a while.
By Cleff Go To Postcan't FIFA solve COVID like they solved racism?
By Elchele Go To Postcan't FIFA solve COVID like they solved racism?You must've missed the montage of footballers saying thank you to health care workers before the CL yesterday.
By Cleff Go To PostAnyone can be a journalist in the UK, right? Nowhere in Atlético Madrid's statement says that two players are infected, they say that they tested all first team players and staff, two of them were positive but it can be staff or players.
By Punished* Go To PostYou must've missed the montage of footballers saying thank you to health care workers before the CL yesterday.
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I love you Yenrot
By LFMartins86 Go To PostAnyone can be a journalist in the UK, right? Nowhere in Atlético Madrid's statement says that two players are infected, they say that they tested all first team players and staff, two of them were positive but it can be staff or players.still worrying. It actually crossed my mind during the Bayern match... what if someone gets sick before the matches? Because you basically have to put everyone in quarantine.
On top of that, after the final whistle, all the players and technical staff of both teams (Chelski/Bayern) were hugging and chatting and exchanging shirts like nothing is going on. I mean, I get there's physical contact during the whole match but still, c'mon.
I was not prepared for this rabona assist. This dude (a regen) is still only 19 and is a RB. Fabio Silva scored the goal though.. still holding on to him in 2024 but probably don't have much time left with him.
By Meier Go To PostHahah I thought this was real
I was not prepared for this rabona assist. This dude (a regen) is still only 19 and is a RB. Fabio Silva scored the goal though.. still holding on to him in 2024 but probably don't have much time left with him.
By Meier Go To PostPorto apparently are selling him this summer for 40M€.
I was not prepared for this rabona assist. This dude (a regen) is still only 19 and is a RB. Fabio Silva scored the goal though.. still holding on to him in 2024 but probably don't have much time left with him.
By LFMartins86 Go To PostPorto apparently are selling him this summer for 40M€.Seems like that might end up being a good deal in the long run for whoever gets him at that price. Who is buying him? That sounds like a Wolves or Leicester purchase.
I won the Golden Boy with him twice and have 4 years running with the World U21 player of the year, lol. He is starting to want too much money though (on $8.2m per year currently, wants around $12-13m) so I'll probably have to sell him in the summer. Sold basically everyone else who is currently at Porto by this point. Biggest current player sales have been $100m from Liverpool for Romario Baro, $70m for Alex Telles (Arsenal), $50m for Nakajima to Jiangsu.
By inky Go To Postwhat is Fall Guys and why wont people shut up about it?
Pirlo tweeted the wrong Juve account on twitter lmao, he tweeted a plastic surgery company in New York.
great start you guys
but ngl and I'm lowkey optimistic about this. Dude is a genuine philosopher and not your typical former player turned manager
great start you guys
but ngl and I'm lowkey optimistic about this. Dude is a genuine philosopher and not your typical former player turned manager
By Daz Go To Postwhat is Fall Guys and why wont people shut up about it?It's a fun game, have a look on YouTube or twitch and watch someone play.
You'll understand it within 3 minutes
By Daz Go To Postwhat is Fall Guys and why wont people shut up about it?It's a videogame. Alanah Pearce created it just to fuck with you.
Tomorrow is the Sancho deadline according to the German media. Like, I've no doubt Dortmund would sell after that and the deadline is just to get a hurry on us. But what's Woodward's game exactly. He knows he's not going to bargain the price down significantly, if at all.
By Cleff Go To PostTomorrow is the Sancho deadline according to the German media. Like, I've no doubt Dortmund would sell after that and the deadline is just to get a hurry on us. But what's Woodward's game exactly. He knows he's not going to bargain the price down significantly, if at all.You'll get Sancho. It's the other players you're after that you should be worried about getting.
Wolverhampton - Sevilla is going to be a great game, I feel. Looking forward to it. Manchester - Copenhagen not so much.
