Baresi Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Italy drops to 8th in the World Rankings, which means we are worse than Colombia, Portugal, Croatia, Argentina and even England and Germany who we easily beat in the Euro's. http://www.fifa.com/worldranking/rankingtable/index.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_ranking 'OK' You can't argue that the drop in quality in the Serie A has been pronounced over the last 5 years if not more. There is such a considerable gulf between lower, mid and top table teams that you never can predict the quality of a game in Italy these days. Can you see yourself sitting down to watch Chievo vs Pescara but you may sit down to watch QPR vs Sunderland etc. The big 3 of the last decade Juve, Milan and Inter are no longer winning European trophies and although they still sign players I would love to have at my club, huge name players no longer flock to Italy like they used to. Calcio has changed and not for the better. I'm not surprised in the least our league has dropped in the ratings again tbh. This is all correct, but since Prandelli took over, the national team has undergone a huge improvement. FIFA rankings always were, and will continue to be, a terrible way to compare national teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 You can't argue that the drop in quality in the Serie A has been pronounced over the last 5 years if not more. There is such a considerable gulf between lower, mid and top table teams that you never can predict the quality of a game in Italy these days. Can you see yourself sitting down to watch Chievo vs Pescara but you may sit down to watch QPR vs Sunderland etc. The big 3 of the last decade Juve, Milan and Inter are no longer winning European trophies and although they still sign players I would love to have at my club, huge name players no longer flock to Italy like they used to. Calcio has changed and not for the better. I'm not surprised in the least our league has dropped in the ratings again tbh. I would watch Chievo vs Pescara because my nonna was born there. haha, but i understand what you're saying. the thing i will say it that i like the unpredictability. ie. Manchester United vs Wigan will be much more predictable than Juventus vs Pescara (Finished a very slender 2-1) you cant argue though that it has become more unpredictable because of the drop in quality, which is why calcio hurts every time a important player leaves. so, as i like the less predictable nature of the italian game, i feel its because of the stronger teams getting weaker, rather than the weaker teams getting stronger. TBH, the thing im most disappointed about is the drop in crowd numbers. really hurts the game. this is why good players left. the top teams dont have a big enough cash flow which means they must on sell their best players (See Veratti, Lavezzi, T.Silva, Ibra, Borini, and we may see more with Jovetic, Icardi, Osvaldo, and of course Cavani.) This is all correct, but since Prandelli took over, the national team has undergone a huge improvement. FIFA rankings always were, and will continue to be, a terrible way to compare national teams. agree. love seeing Diamanti line up in the Euro's also, if im looking at it right, was only for the national teams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 also, if im looking at it right, was only for the national teams? Those are the rankings for the national teams. For leagues, you have to look at the UEFA co-efficients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 see also. http://www.football-italia.net/32959/de-la-urges-calcio-revolution http://www.football-italia.net/32930/marotta-gap-economic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=hhAqFDZAgQs Laziale have had little to smile about of late but Miroslav went a little nuts yesterday an delivered 5 of the best at the Olimpico. Amazing strike by Hernanes as well Edited May 6, 2013 by Braveheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 JUVE! JUVE! JUVE! JUVE! Strong lack of posts in thread/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaNNaVo93 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) ███████████████████████████████████████████████ CAMPIONE! CAMPIONE! OLE OLE OLE!! CAMPIONI D'ITALIA 31 VOLTE!! ☆☆☆ 31 ██████ ██████ ██████ Good enough for a signature Edited May 6, 2013 by CaNNaVo93 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Braveheart Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Speaking to friends in Rome over the w/e. The city is apparently crazy with the buzz for the upcoming Coppa Italia final. Cup Derbies are always huge. Even more so when its a final. The coreo will be MASSIVE for this match as well. With such a big build up, I have a feeling this Derby could get very messy off the pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moraiwe Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Yep, and given Udinese's flying run of form (woooo! 6 in a row now), it may be end up being the only way either of the Roman teams will be in Europe next year. A Coppa Italia that actually matters is always nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Balotelli + Playing = Milan win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Speaking to friends in Rome over the w/e. The city is apparently crazy with the buzz for the upcoming Coppa Italia final. Cup Derbies are always huge. Even more so when its a final. The coreo will be MASSIVE for this match as well. With such a big build up, I have a feeling this Derby could get very messy off the pitch Any of them go to the Fener away? Saw about 250 of them in the city square all decked out in SI, all of them in jeans rofl. When they ventured into Asia, they did this a statue that is held highly regarded by Fener chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted May 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 1 star season. Sack the board. Lock the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Speaking to friends in Rome over the w/e. The city is apparently crazy with the buzz for the upcoming Coppa Italia final. Cup Derbies are always huge. Even more so when its a final. The coreo will be MASSIVE for this match as well. With such a big build up, I have a feeling this Derby could get very messy off the pitch Any of them go to the Fener away? Saw about 250 of them in the city square all decked out in SI, all of them in jeans rofl. When they ventured into Asia, they did this a statue that is held highly regarded by Fener chaps. A few of the Laziale I know went to the Stuttgart and Gladbach games. Only know the one guy who went to Kadikoy but he's a fucking nutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moraiwe Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Question: If Lazio finish 5th(thereby qualifying for Europa league) and also win the Italian Cup(also qualifying for Europa) which of the following teams get lucky and land a Europa birth: 6th place league finisher (Udinese) Italian Cup runner-up (Roma) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Question: If Lazio finish 5th(thereby qualifying for Europa league) and also win the Italian Cup(also qualifying for Europa) which of the following teams get lucky and land a Europa birth: 6th place league finisher (Udinese) Italian Cup runner-up (Roma) ? Udinese I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 who else braved the early hours of the morning to watch Milan make the UCL in a rebuilding year? sign Ogbonna and Fabregas and give the Scudetto and UCL a shake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moraiwe Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Braved the early hours, but more to watch Udinese once again defy the odds and make it into Europe. Early in the season, I honestly thought they'd be in danger of relegation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) dat Walter Mazzarri feel.In for results.Back to being champions next season, you chaps better not get your hopes up of seeing your team win anything except for in Europe Edited May 25, 2013 by Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 cool. nice team bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 COPPA ITALIA DERBY DAY IS UPON US, RAGAZZI!! Not long now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 AS Roma Merda Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artu Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) Lazio merda. Fogna de sta città.Rome's saviours will bring the cup home, qualify for euro, win a derby, and be the first team to get the silver star. A match not to be lost. Edited May 26, 2013 by artu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artu Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 If ur not watching sbs right now ur not a football fan. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Both Curvas look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Laziale Coreo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moraiwe Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Poor ref must be knackered by now - out of breath and one very sore arm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artu Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 I agree bh. Both curvas have done a fine job. Nord with an awesome pullover, Roma with an overwhelming smoke bomb and / flare tifo. Classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artu Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Btw, everyone see our trumpeteer on the sbs commercial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lulic Candreva has been magnificent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Poor ref must be knackered by now - out of breath and one very sore arm.What were you watching? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moraiwe Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Haha! Nice. Scrappy game though. Was very surprised to see how little composure the two teams displayed. I haven't had the opportunity to watch Serie A the last two years, but this certainly didn't resemble my memories of how Italian teams play. As neutral, I was disappointed with this game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Braveheart Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Pics from a mate in the Curva last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) General pics, not from my friend obviously The curva during match: The Coreo pregame: Edited May 27, 2013 by Braveheart 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 I don't follow the Italian game as closely as some other leagues. Could someone tell me why at a derby cup final there seemed to be a lot of empty seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 I don't follow the Italian game as closely as some other leagues. Could someone tell me why at a derby cup final there seemed to be a lot of empty seats? Answer the question? haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted May 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Found under a bridge near the stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 I don't follow the Italian game as closely as some other leagues. Could someone tell me why at a derby cup final there seemed to be a lot of empty seats? i dont care what club you go for or which sports you like, if you dont like this you must work for ACG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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