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I suppose you're right. it still feels that this team is leaking too many points with the lineup we have. On paper, I really don't think there are a lot of squads out there that are better. On the pitch, we do struggle. Even against Milan (someone pointed it out in the game thread) we did not...

One more thing to illustrate my point. Let's say we only use Italians (just for the sake of this exercise) to make the squad better. We have two of the top three Italian forwards on the squad, all midfield positions are set, and as for defense, the NT is full of people who are towards the ends...

not to get stuck on technicalities, but Zebina and Salihamidzic can both play RB. I agree with you that Mellberg is more of a CB, but he could be used there. As for LB, if we really get hammered with injuries, we can use Chiellini there or Salihamidzic. I know they are not ideal, but they can...

I am sure I'll get crucified for saying this, but do you guys really think we need another RB (even if they can cover CB)? I mean that's one of our deepest positions, and nobody who plays it is really bad at defense. In fact if anything, under ideal conditions, they should not have to play much...

Camo only cuts his hair on the field, after he wins championships, i thought that much was clear by now. So...a haircut would not be a bad thing then I suppose.

You really think so? I concede the whole point. I have no problem with him there. But it seems that DC, Gio, and Marchisio are going to need more playing time, and I don't see that happening with the current squad. All in all, RC outcoached Ancelotti, and better yet, both teams have...

haha forza xcen3x

I buy that. In this league its almost better to have a fighting, strong type of player as FB than a silky Cafu type. But I agree he seems to do OK as LB. I just want to know what its going to look like in a year or so, if DC is going to be a midfielder or a full back, because he clearly has talent.

nono my friend. I always defended him, I am just saying, he is not very skilled at crossing and such, so I wonder what the actual reason is for not playing DC there, he's faster and better skilled. The only thing I can think of is Molinaro must really be good at defending as he is stronger and...

Dinho is sucha joke, even Kaka said its harder toplay WITH HIM on the field. P.S.: Manninger and Amauri signings now look like pure genius don't they?

I do wonder what is the reason for CR playing Molinaro so stubbornly. I mean he has to see the film and he must have a really good reason he picks him, because his kicking technique is not it...

I have serious question. Is De Ceglie the future after Nedved or do people who have seen Giovinco play more than me think he's still better? This match is as big of a stage in the league as it gets at the present time and DC is playing a hell of a match. Is he the Zambrotta 2.0 in the making...

OK, seriously this one is on Mark. I need some info Mark, because you were pretty certain about today being the Xabi Alonso signing day. Any news? Any final verdicts? Anything?!? Your guarantees last week and a half are becoming a little Badass Devill-esque as of late...

the only problem I see with Poulsen's move (given we get one more midfielder - like Ranieri says), is that with the grudge the referees are already holding against Juve, he will become a target of bad calls. Not that he won't be fouling a lot, but you get the point.

Ease up guys. All that is happening is everyone is waiting for the price to go up, that's all. I have faith that this deal will go through. The thing about "only 3 - 4 mil. difference," is that if you don't have them, you can't make the deal - no matter how small the difference. I am not saying...

I have been thinking about all of this as well. I truly think, and hope we will get one more midfielder (after Poulsen), and there is an outside chance we'll even get one more defender (even if its just a loan for Ivanovic...or anyone really). That being said, the management is doing EXACTLY...

fair enough. Osman - I agree with what you are saying. It is out of his hands, I just want to be cautious, because despite his non-commital he DID say he's gone for 3 weeks, and camp DOES start next week. All in all though, I just don't want to have a Milito re-do, but it is true that the World...

I don't know Mark. I respect your news, and have been reading them for years with interest, but BY FRIDAY? Alonso himself said - 3 weeks vacation, and Secco and the Board have said repeatedly that they want to have the squad all ready for the camp...so I don't know about presenting the new kit...

GOOD POINT. Still...I have a distant feeling that Justin Timberlake would be more motivational to these guys than Ranieri. I mean. come on!

Sadly, and as much as I wish this was all true...it isn't/won't be. They won't call him up to Euro 2008 because they will be afraid of the old legro. Also, I think they will think he looks overrated in THIS defense. They'll wonder if the injuries did not shake up like they did, if he would be...