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The one thing Marotta was 100% on was bringing Pirlo (against Conte's wishes). I don't know if that's enough to save him... but it's important that the DG and the Coach bring their own ideas. I don't want Conte in total control of transfers at this stage of his career. Hell, even Mourinho...

Yeah that too. Thing is, it will be an even bigger issue if we get a couple WC attackers. These types of players are always precocious and need to be treated encouraged more.

I agree he let Conte down, but a coach like Mourinho would make him feel like the door is still open (eg. Benzema) Where as Krasic felt like he was unfairly frozen out. But i'm sure Conte will learn from experience as a good coach does.

Actually if ADP played more like a #10 these days, as in try be creative for the team... he'd be easily good enough to play every remaining game. Problem is, he's so used to having to be the goalscorer, it's hard to re-adjust.

The beauty of this guy is that he doesn't back himself into corners regarding formation/tactics. Although, I'm a little worried with his man management regarding Krasic. Not that i rate Krasic, but a coach shouldn't be too quick to blacklist players. At least keep them motivated in case you...

Sometimes? hehehe He's been doing it every game (at least once/twice) for the last 8 years. It's just part of his game. 95% of the time, he gets away with it, so now i just laugh when it happens and consider it like he's trolling the other team.

Obviously dude. I'm his biggest fan. But i'm not really joking about the b-league comment. I doubt English coaches would even let him play because he can't run around like a mad man.

How can you doubt the man. He invented his own position - 'lazy f*k who sprays around a few nice passes and looks cool' In every other country bar Italy - he'd probably be a B league player.

That's why Pirlo is worth his wages even if we phase him out in a year or two. Class is contagious. The man is a sea of tranquility. Even when he gives the ball away 20 yards from goal, he's too gangster to give a f*k.

Yep. I'm hoping this is a signal that we're building a Real Madrid style squad with quality reserves. But if so, we are gonna have to spend 60m + to get the front line up to the same standard.

Yeah sounds easy... just ask the Italian national coaches. Unless we get a true creative No.10, doubt it will work. Vidal and Marchisio are pretty straightforward when it comes to creativity.

Hope this guy gets a chance to play No9 again. If he works hard enough, he wouldn't be that far off a RVP or Benzema.

It'd be even better if we had a Forward who could make those runs behind the defense (like young Inzaghi). RE: Assists. He should have double but our set-pieces have had zero luck. Jesus even ADP missing from 5ft out.

That's the worst thing about the Gio situation. In other sports like AFL, it takes 2-3 years max to legally turn a stick into a tank (without losing speed/agility). Anyway we should still get the ant back because I can't see management spending the $ to get someone with the same potential.

Yep. Or Ramirez - Vucinic - Giovinco with Rossi - Dzeko rotating/bench.

Higuain and Benzema both seem like complimentary types as well. Benzema could be more but he needs a motivation boost almost every week. But then what chances of getting - -D.Silva -Hazard -Shiqiri -Aguero -etc F*k that Giovinco we shoulda pumped him with HGH or something.

Someone print this out and staple it to Marotta's face. Instant CL contenders.

Your example of beating players is one game (which you can't even remember). FMD. I'm a Vuci fan, i think his best was against Milan as a RVP style No.9. Anyway I'm talking for CL next season. Our front 3 has been no more than average for about 2 months now. They won't be creating s*** against...

Mirko not for a few years on the wing. Which is why i put at No.9 where he could prey on slower CBs. Jojo can make space to strike, but i don't think he's Ronaldo like. Havent seen him much this season. Compare to other top teams attack lines and you'll see what i mean.

We seem to be really missing someone quick, technical and able to beat a man up front. It's all hard work. Jovetic - Vucinic/Matri - Shqiri/?