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The trouble with Juventus…

September 15, 2015

It has indeed been a truly wretched start to the season. Whilst my focus has been very much elsewhere the tribalism I feel towards the club has remained potent enough to maintain a keen vigil even when consumed with other happenings. Supporting a club is supporting a cause, perhaps not the most righteous or heart-felt, […]

Paul Pogba, goal, Chievo

Juventus 2-0 Chievo

January 26, 2015

With Pirlo succumbing to flu, the always dependable Marchisio replaced him as the fulcrum to the side. Morata was rewarded for his recent hints of finding form by starting up top alongside Tevez. Other than which, the only placement of note was Vidal returning to a more centrally focused midfield role as Pereyra found himself […]

Juventus 3-1 Chievo

February 17, 2014

Player Ratings- Buffon – 6 His fate was tied to that of the defence in front of him, which was lacking confidence and security throughout the match. Thankfully, Bonucci put in a solid shift leaving Buffon with very few direct shots to deal with. Several of his decisions to parry and punch rather than catch […]

Mercato Ramblings….

January 11, 2014

I feel more strongly by the week that our only high cost target presently is Cerci, who we will grab using Immobile in part exchange, perhaps other players also, more likely $$$. This will not happen before the Summer, although it may happen before the world cup (we wouldn’t him to become too valuable before […]