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It was also last season. Why now?

A gobbo is a hunchback, as in that of the Hunchback of Notre Dame. That might seem to make little sense, but in Italian culture the gobbi supposedly are incredibly lucky and fortunate.

You kinda have to be insane not to like him. I just hope he can maintain this level of play throughout a season that is, in the words of the Bulldozer, duro e longo.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic can be masterful, as he had in his first season with Juve and on a number of decisive matches for Inter. But he can be a ball-hog, a horrible teammate, and a complete waste dump of opportunities -- as he did with his second Juve season and most of his international play...

I keep forgetting about Cancer Boy on the wings. :D :tup:

I still have too many disappointing performances of Diego in a FC Porto kit in my head to simply overlook that and pretend a few matches makes a career.

Two official matches in a Juve jersey: very impressive. Still, I remember many underwhelming performances for Porto. Nedved is a legend. Diego is still a starting wannabe.

Yep. :agree: And many long-time Juve greats among them.

What a sign of progress it is when we're bemoaning the lack of a good winger or fullbacks.

Of course I wouldn't mind! I think it would be hilarious if we all had that. :P

He did take a nap on Roma's goal, however. Even so, impressive that this three-man midfield foundation (+ Diego) is turning out such good possession compared to the old 4-4-2.

Another thing I learned this match... With a little eyeliner, Vinny Iaquinta could pass as Alice Cooper.

:lol: Like Chiellini, you need players who can get fired up for those sweet crushing defensive moves of the game that the pretty boys in the TV booth cannot begin to comprehend.

I even think delpiero6's comment needs to be on the short list for post of the year. :D

The big lesson thus far: better to overpay for fewer, quality players than an assortment of mediocre players for the same price.

Add Grosso and this club be the Italy NT's back 5... Weird.

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It wasn't his speed. It was finding himself shadowing players behind them because he got disposed of on one-on-ones quite easily.

This match was pure class. From acquisitions like Diego and Melo, to the team play, to having Ciro Ferrara at the helm. You gotta savor this one like a fine cigar and scotch. :smoke: :malt:

:lol: : sergio : --> :spaletti: