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Among all the funeral services the press has been printing today over various careers, Marchisio's is particularly strange. Do you guys think he's willing to be a squad player for much longer? I know he's Juve through and through which is why I think it'll be a serious career decision if he does decide to move and would be difficult, but I can't see him overtaking any of Juve's midfielders in the order unless he really gets back on it over the summer. e: I take that back - I still don't understand how Khedira is in the starting lineup. He's about a quarter of the player he was when he was hot poo poo and I never thought he was worth the hype then either. Certainly a capable player but not enough to be starting for a CL finalist ffs. Gigi Galli fucked around with this message at 14:59 on Jun 4, 2017 |
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Gigi Galli posted:Among all the funeral services the press has been printing today over various careers, Marchisio's is particularly strange. Do you guys think he's willing to be a squad player for much longer? I know he's Juve through and through which is why I think it'll be a serious career decision if he does decide to move and would be difficult, but I can't see him overtaking any of Juve's midfielders in the order unless he really gets back on it over the summer. After I typed all this up I realized it's a pretty caremad post, so apologies for the  Yeah, I don't think Khedira was as good this season as he was last season. I don't know if he's just more suited to the 3-5-2 than the 4-2-3-1, or maybe he was just better playing alongside Pogba and pre-injury Marchisio - when Khedira was truly good with Juve it felt like he was getting forward a lot more. When he's alongside Pjanic in a deeper role he's just sort of...out there as an outlet for when Pjanic or Sandro get caught in possession. But I dunno, he had the exact same number of goals and assists as last year, so what the gently caress do I know. Juve's midfield were completely outclassed AND outmuscled in the 2nd half yesterday, it was staggering really. I think they really need an upgrade over Khedira/Marchisio/Rincon/etc. to pair with Pjanic, and I think it needs to be someone that offers a lot more defensively than any of them can provide. For Rincon's reputation coming in, he really didn't do much for Juve other than fill space and act as a sideways passing holding midfielder. Watching Casemiro yesterday really put it in neon lights how much Juve miss having the type of presence that Vidal or Pogba (to a lesser respect) offered in terms of physicality and tackling, while also having true quality. I can't even think of a player that comes to mind as a potential transfer target, but it'd probably be someone that would cost a lot of money. I suspect Marchisio will never be the player he was before the injury, given his age and what we've seen from him since the return. I'd like it if he stayed around as a role player, but I would understand if he moved on. I don't think he'll be first choice again though. He sometimes looks the same player when he's on the ball, but the speed and toughness he always had in the past seem to be gone. I'm sure it would be a tough decision for him to make if he did decide to leave. And there will be a place for him in the front office or coaching setup after he retires, if he is interested.
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Jun 4, 2017 15:41
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It's not Serie A, but I'm in Parma right now and they've just won their quarterfinal in the Lega Pro play-off and it's quite heartwarming 
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Jun 4, 2017 21:35
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I tried to watch the Carpi - Benevento match, but I couldn't find a working stream, and it ended up being 0 - 0 anyways  Apropos of nothing, this really amuses me 
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Jun 4, 2017 21:58
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We follow Lega Pro and Serie B too. Livorno and Lecce lost their qfs, so I'm fully on the Parma to B bandwagon now. Carpi and Benevento drew 0-0 at Carpi, it's all up for grabs on Thursday
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Jun 4, 2017 21:59
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trem_two posted:Apropos of nothing, this really amuses me I wish Gigio was patting Insigne ok the head like in the Bendtner - Giovinco pic. Also would like to see Parma in B, especially because it would mean Vicenza wouldn't have to deal with them or Venezia next year and bounce right back up.
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Jun 4, 2017 22:10
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People on Twitter are saying that this was Keita and Patric coming out 🤔 https://twitter.com/patric_6/status/871405757014691841
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Jun 4, 2017 23:24
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This certainly is an interesting contemporary twist on handing in a transfer request/announcing early retirement.
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Jun 5, 2017 09:28
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I keep thinking his name is Blade, like the vampire killer dude.
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Jun 5, 2017 09:44
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https://twitter.com/patric_6/status/871651382859890689
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Jun 5, 2017 10:04
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Only just realized that Serie B winners SPAL 2013 are from Ferrara, which is basically my favorite city in Italy. Will be cheering them on!
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Jun 5, 2017 11:09
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Fiorentina officially signed Vitor Hugo from Palmeiras (defender, 8m fee I think). Hoping it's more of a Hunchback of Notre-Dame signing and less of a Les Miserables one.
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Jun 5, 2017 16:03
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thank u Brazzers https://twitter.com/Brazzers/status/871105516549832706
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Jun 5, 2017 17:52
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trem_two posted:thank u Brazzers lol The Italian U-20 team made the semi finals of the U20 world cup this morning, defeating Zambia (who defeated Germany) 3-2 in extra time after playing man down (and a goal down) for more than half the game. The straight red was the result of a VAR call, which was a little bizarre. The ref had signaled for a penalty on a foul that occurred outside the area, but wasn't really a foul to begin with. After review, the penalty was rescinded, but a red card was issued to the Italian defender for a DOGSO. In any case, Orsolini is coming up big, apparently Zaccagno, the keeper, is doing well too. They'll play England on Thursday; England defeated Mexico 1-0 earlier, and also had a man sent off but they were already up.
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Jun 5, 2017 18:08
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canepazzo posted:Fiorentina officially signed Vitor Hugo from Palmeiras (defender, 8m fee I think). Hoping it's more of a Hunchback of Notre-Dame signing and less of a Les Miserables one. I saw this earlier but didn't say anything, was trying to find out a little more about the player. Any news? Supposedly he is supposed to mesh really well with Astori. Also I never saw miserable lesbians. I don't get hat reference 
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Jun 5, 2017 19:38
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Soulex posted:Also I never saw miserable lesbians. I don't get hat reference 
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Jun 5, 2017 22:32
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Jun 5, 2017 23:30
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Serie A 2017/18: I never saw miserable lesbians
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Jun 6, 2017 00:01
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trem_two posted:Serie A 2017/18: I never saw miserable lesbians It's a shame Nasri never played in Italy I'm going to go out on a limb and say that that was not a soulex maneuver and was intentional
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Jun 6, 2017 00:49
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Gigi Galli posted:It's a shame Nasri never played in Italy You're right. Joke shamelessly stolen from Workaholics. Called it that ever since.
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Jun 6, 2017 02:30
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Both Pioli to Fiorentina and Spalletti to Inter are done deals today. Fiorentina seems to be starting early enough this year on manager / purchases, at least it's a good sign.
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Jun 6, 2017 12:48
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Surprising absolutely no one, Zamparini's sale of Palermo to that tattoed dude was all kind of shady and being investigated. Including being in the red by about 120 million euros.
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Jun 6, 2017 17:05
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canepazzo posted:Surprising absolutely no one, Zamparini's sale of Palermo to that tattoed dude was all kind of shady and being investigated. Including being in the red by about 120 million euros. I'm surprised it's that little. They'll be in Serie D by this time next month.
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Jun 6, 2017 17:55
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Gigi Galli posted:I'm surprised it's that little. They'll be in Serie D by this time next month. Woohoo the boys in pink can beat up serie D teams, or, more likely, fail and fold and I'll have to find a new team to spuport.
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Jun 6, 2017 18:25
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Our good man Seltzer made a thread about calcio storico over in the MMA/rasslin' forum: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3822901
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Troy Queef posted:Our good man Seltzer made a thread about calcio storico over in the MMA/rasslin' forum: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3822901 Oh helllll yea. I was gonna plug that in here in a bit but I was going to do a mini effort post below the op first. I read a book from the 70s about Calcio Storico written by some of the people who helped revive it and there are some neat tidbits and pictures from that book. Former popes have played Calcio Storico!
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Seltzer posted:Oh helllll yea. I was gonna plug that in here in a bit but I was going to do a mini effort post below the op first. I read a book from the 70s about Calcio Storico written by some of the people who helped revive it and there are some neat tidbits and pictures from that book. Former popes have played Calcio Storico! What's the name of the book? I did a college presentation in Italian on this. Learned a lot. Best sport ever.
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Soulex posted:What's the name of the book? I did a college presentation in Italian on this. Learned a lot. Best sport ever. "Early Florence and the Historic Game of Calcio" published 1972. It's the only book written about Calcio in English to my knowledge. The writing is a bit amateurish but it's still entertaining. Though only about 1/4th the book is about Calcio. The rest talks about historic Venice around the time when the games were first played. It describes other city festivities the government and guild power structures etc. It relates back to Calcio because a lot of the pageantry at the beginning of the games (that people can't wait to end lol) uses symbols that represent the guilds, wards, government offices etc. The book has cool pictures and is written iirc by a guy who helped salvage the game in a way (in it's early modern reintroduction a flood or storm(?) ruined a lot of the gear and costumes and the author helped research the old game and replace what was lost.) There is a much more recently published book but it's in Italian. I was going to get it but I waited and it went out of stock on amazon. It's available from European sellers for a high price. I don't know Italian but my knowledge of Spanish allows me to read bits of it.
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Jun 7, 2017 05:25
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New Juventus kit, with new logo: https://twitter.com/juventusfc/status/872363218345308161
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Jun 7, 2017 09:59
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That's alright, even with the lovely logo
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Jun 7, 2017 11:06
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The logo brings it all down. 
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Jun 7, 2017 11:08
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That logo is a joke. Much like the club.
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Jun 7, 2017 12:39
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At least they didn't screw up the stripes this time. I like it.
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Jun 7, 2017 13:14
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https://mobile.twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/872434751822589952 Cool
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Jun 7, 2017 14:05
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If he held that hand any higher he'd be managing Lazio.
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Jun 7, 2017 14:23
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Healbot posted:If he held that hand any higher he'd be managing Lazio. lmao
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Healbot posted:If he held that hand any higher he'd be managing Lazio.
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Healbot posted:If he held that hand any higher he'd be managing Lazio. Heeeeeeyyyyyyy lmao
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Healbot posted:If he held that hand any higher he'd be managing Lazio.
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Kean getting his Italy audition underway in the Primavera semi finals: https://twitter.com/popolorossoner/status/872530608911773698 Juve got knocked out with that.
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