Szczeseny – Perhaps could have done better on the goal yet it was hit with some power. Distribution sloppy to poor throughout. 5.5 Bonucci – Held the rearguard line well…
Whilst the performance was anything but fluid, Pirlo emerged from his debut champions league bow as a manager with 3 very important points and a clean sheet in what proved…
contributed by Travis M. Gallardo Good tidings unto you and yours! I hope this muttering finds you well. It has been a significant bit of time since I’ve last put…
Player ratings Buffon – Was vital in making a save late in the first half and could do little more than he tried for the penalty. A calming presence at…
With the international break now complete, we return to domestic action with what seems at least on paper one of the least challenging games of the season. The squad is…
Finally the circus of the mercato -which always trends at the final turn towards musical chairs – comes to an end. The rumour mill put into neutral and the squads…
Prior to the Corona issue I had started writing this piece in early March, which still seems timely enough to continue with thoughts of the now, for the break has…
The Juve B team finally kicked off their maiden voyage in Serie C (Girone A) with a home tie against a well seasoned Alessandria side. The opponents just missed out…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_GCfRJ5QVU Santo Buffon is rightly regarded as one of the greatest keepers of all time. His career at Juve has been a testament to loyalty, decorum, outstanding service and dignity.…
Player Ratings Buffon – Largely untested, though produced a couple of solid saves, commanded the box well and his distribution was calm and sensible. 6 Bonucci – A colossus. 7.5…
Player Ratings Buffon – N/A Bonucci – It was his forward pass that led to the defensive disaster allowing Pjanic to open the scoring, other than which big Leo was…
Our lead-up to this opening fixture of european competition was generally positive yet very much fragmented. Our victories had been deserved, with virtually zero threat of defeat, though we were…
With the international break proving a bother for many, some out of concern for injuries, for others further trauma delaying late in the day tactical adjustments, it seems opportune to…
This mercato has been one of major upheaval, and with the transfer drawbridge soon to be raised I thought it timely to delve into the figures and soothe the concerns of…
As the Pogba story continues to bore and drag inexorably towards a finale fit for an audience of trainee clowns, I am feeling a suspicion creep up my spine. For…
Whilst the interminable focus of the mass media remains steadfastly following Pogba’s bowel movements, I have been pondering our signings to date. The mercato has been immensely strong, and it…
We went into this tournament far removed from the talked of favourites or even dark horses. ‘The worst Italy squad for 50 years’ people were saying and on paper, it…
Whilst I have been consistent in my deflated appraisal of la nazionale in the lead up to the tournament – and perhaps offered Conte a lion share of my bitterness…