Juventus F.C. [2013-2014]

[Arnau]

The next big move by Marotta is getting Jovetic for a chicken on loan.

 

[Xifio]

Yes, they better run the final ''O.K.'' of their transfer transactions by their Ultras first, haha. What a situation that must've been this afternoon.

I understand that it's not in your best interest that Inter somehow get out of being robbed on this deal, but IMO it's a good thing when a club listens to its fans (especially to prevent them from committing a blunder) ... you don't think so? or is the issue that they'd be listening to not mere fans, but ultras?

 

[Rocky]

Go ahead dumb Inter fans, veto a deal that will force a player who wants to leave to stay at your club.

I'll just sit back and enjoy.

 

[Arnau]

Xifio, this move is typical Inter. They only had 2 years of common sense (under Mourinho) in all their history.

 

[Xifio]

Xifio, this move is typical Inter. They only had 2 years of common sense (under Mourinho) in all their history.

haha, I know, I know ... but it's good to see their fans revolt early enough to potentially stop it going through ...

 

[Rocky]

I actually hope this swap fails. I think Guarin is cack.

 

[Juventino]

I understand that it's not in your best interest that Inter somehow get out of being robbed on this deal, but IMO it's a good thing when a club listens to its fans (especially to prevent them from committing a blunder) ... you don't think so? or is the issue that they'd be listening to not mere fans, but ultras?

It just makes the directors of this pro organization seem incredibly incapable of doing their job right, especially at this stage of the deal. Vucinic had already cleaned out his locker and they seemingly had every intention of making this deal happen with Juve until the news reaches them the fans disagree. I later read their Ultras somehow made a statement, good for them though. I think it's amusing. I don't think it's a very important deal for Juve, but I'd be pleased and it looks like it will go through after all. Marotta seemed positive.

 

[Xifio]

It just makes the directors of this pro organization seem incredibly incapable of doing their job right, especially at this stage of the deal. Vucinic had already cleaned out his locker and they seemingly had every intention of making this deal happen with Juve until the news reaches them the fans disagree. I later read their Ultras somehow made a statement, good for them though. I think it's amusing. I don't think it's a very important deal for Juve, but I'd be pleased and it looks like it will go through after all. Marotta seemed positive.

exactly! swapping a sub for more midfield depth isn't that big a deal for you guys; but Inter swapping their best player for a 30 year old forward who isn't a prolific goalscorer is a BIG problem ... it shows Inter fans that Branca & Co. have no intention of not being completely inept even under new management; and by reacting so vociferously to potentially stop the deal from happening, they have made that ineptitude clear to the ownership ... from an objective standpoint, it's good to see fans making an impact on their club's actions ...

 

[Juventino]

I wonder where the limit of the fans' influence is though. It doesn't fit a huge professional organization and business like Inter, they hire executives to make the right decisions (in their judgement) within a certain policy. I understand it's a part of a director's responsiblity to field a team that the fans can love and support, but you can't run the business/transfer policy by them. That would be a very strange and unmanagable situation I think.

 

[Xifio]

I wonder where the limit of the fans' influence is though. It doesn't fit a huge professional organization and business like Inter, they hire executives to make the right decisions (in their judgement) within a certain policy. I understand it's a part of a director's responsiblity to field a team that the fans can love and support, but you can't run the business/transfer policy by them. That would be a very strange and unmanagable situation I think.

we haven't had a Question of the Week thread in a little while ...

 

[Rocky]

Hey we stopped Stankovic joining us a few years back, remember?

Although, that was over a more protracted period of time and we didn't go absolutely bananas.

 

[Mus]

Could my Sig be any more relevant right now

 

[Juventino]

Carini for Cannavaro is an all-time gem.

 

[Mus]

my favourite is Cyril domeraund

 

[Juventino]

The deal is officialy off, confirmed on Inter's website. Ah, well. Let Inter sort out their mess, I don't care.

Must be very weird for Vucinic to return, he already said goodbye to all his teammates. Some publicly said farewell to him on social media. Conte should start Vucinic vs. Inter on February 2nd, hattrick please.

 

[Mus]

Inter's new president pretty much showed that he's a pussy and can't handle Italy

 

[Rocky]

Lol didn't Guarin threaten not to return to Inter if this transfer fell through?

 

[Rocky]

Dear Conte,

Play all the starters even in future Coppa Italia matches.

Now Roma will have more Coppa Italias than us by season's end.

 

[Juventino]

Can't believe it's been nearly 20 years since our last Coppa triumph. A Scudetto-Coppa double this season would've eased the pain of the CL debacle and set this season apart in Juve's history after all. Completely uninspired performance, outclassed by Roma. Everything seemed off. Not a job well done by Conte.

Also, Isla is climbing the ranks of my least favorite Juve players of all time. It's always a disappointment when he plays… and that f*cking mug of his.

 

[Rocky]

Conte needs to ditch his "23 starters" mentality for the Europa League or we'll just get embarrassed again. Even then, the backups should be motivated to prove themselves when they get the chance. From what I can gather, Conte doesn't give a shit about cup matches until we start trailing in them and that mentality filters down to the squad. He brought on Tevez and Llorente in the last ten minutes, why not just start them? Oh that's right, everyone is a first team player, whoops.