Happy Birthday, Claudio! Hope the team gives you a present of 3 points from the game against Genoa.
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Ranieri explained the importance to the harmony of the squad that the experienced players such as Del Piero bring.
The 55-year-old admitted: "Alex is a guide for me. When I say the new players are fitting in thanks to the help given by the old guard, then Del Piero is the standard bearer, so his contract renewal was very important."
While the all-time Juventus top-scorer seems set to start against Genoa on Game Day 8, the same cannot be said of big-money summer signing Tiago Mendes.
The former Valencia and Chelsea manager reacted strongly to the public outburst by the Portugal international, who has struggled to claim a place in the Juventus midfield.
The veteran said: "I was very irritated, and disappointed because true champions in difficult moments buckle down.
"Who does not play is never pleased, but nobody should make these declarations because they damage the group."
The 55-year-old admitted: "Alex is a guide for me. When I say the new players are fitting in thanks to the help given by the old guard, then Del Piero is the standard bearer, so his contract renewal was very important."
While the all-time Juventus top-scorer seems set to start against Genoa on Game Day 8, the same cannot be said of big-money summer signing Tiago Mendes.
The former Valencia and Chelsea manager reacted strongly to the public outburst by the Portugal international, who has struggled to claim a place in the Juventus midfield.
The veteran said: "I was very irritated, and disappointed because true champions in difficult moments buckle down.
"Who does not play is never pleased, but nobody should make these declarations because they damage the group."
that was class btw
I would like to add another thing.
C. Ranieri has been criticised here alot. Personally, I think he is doing a good job so far. Let me point out two facts that might lighten up the criticism here against our Tinkerman.
1- After the Transfer Market was closed many said that our campaign was not upto their expectations and teams like Roma, Milan and Inter have far more quality in their squad and we that we did not stand a chance in competing. Some still agree about this till this day.
2- If we agree or partially agree on point number one then looking at table CR is doing a decent job so far:
1- Inter 20
2- Juventus 17
4- Roma 15
11- Milan 10
Lets stay off his back for abit.. Although our injury list is long and our transfer market wasnt optimum, I think the team is producing very well. Let Inter or Roma face the injury list we are facing lately and see what terrible results they will get.
C. Ranieri has been criticised here alot. Personally, I think he is doing a good job so far. Let me point out two facts that might lighten up the criticism here against our Tinkerman.
1- After the Transfer Market was closed many said that our campaign was not upto their expectations and teams like Roma, Milan and Inter have far more quality in their squad and we that we did not stand a chance in competing. Some still agree about this till this day.
2- If we agree or partially agree on point number one then looking at table CR is doing a decent job so far:
1- Inter 20
2- Juventus 17
4- Roma 15
11- Milan 10
Lets stay off his back for abit.. Although our injury list is long and our transfer market wasnt optimum, I think the team is producing very well. Let Inter or Roma face the injury list we are facing lately and see what terrible results they will get.
Sunday 21 October, 2007
Claudio Ranieri has put the blame squarely on the referee for the first red card of his career and Pavel Nedved’s dismissal.
The Juventus Coach was dismissed for dissent three minutes from time in tonight’s 1-0 win over Genoa as he protested against a decision.
“It is true, I was tense with the referee, but I hope that Pierluigi Collina will view the incident and take action,” said Ranieri.
Collina is the new refereeing designator and he assigned Banti to this big match at the Stadio Olimpico.
“I am always in favour of referees, so tonight I will keep quiet. I was sent away from the pitch and I accept it. There was tension in this match, but we did not generate it. It was obvious that would happen in the circumstances.”
Ranieri accused Banti of giving far too many free kicks and doling out the cards, as at the end of the game there were nine bookings and Nedved’s straight sending off for an elbow on Abdullay Konko at the final whistle.
Meanwhile, the result sends Juve clear in second place, just three points off leaders Inter.
“We are a team that battle hard and have great spirit. We need to look at the figures – Genoa have conceded eight goals, including tonight’s, and this was only the second from open play after the one against Milan in Week 1.
“It is not easy to score against Genoa and they played well in the second half. We knew it was going to be tough and needed to slow the tempo a bit more, as they were the ones taking the initiative.”
Roma and Milan continue to stutter, so are Juventus the most credible title contenders to rival Inter?
“I have always said I have a good squad and we are slowly gelling,” added the former Chelsea boss.
“Certainly with a win you gain more confidence and belief in your abilities. If Inter start running away, nobody will be able to catch them, but the great thing about this season is that it is still open.”
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Claudio Ranieri has put the blame squarely on the referee for the first red card of his career and Pavel Nedved’s dismissal.
The Juventus Coach was dismissed for dissent three minutes from time in tonight’s 1-0 win over Genoa as he protested against a decision.
“It is true, I was tense with the referee, but I hope that Pierluigi Collina will view the incident and take action,” said Ranieri.
Collina is the new refereeing designator and he assigned Banti to this big match at the Stadio Olimpico.
“I am always in favour of referees, so tonight I will keep quiet. I was sent away from the pitch and I accept it. There was tension in this match, but we did not generate it. It was obvious that would happen in the circumstances.”
Ranieri accused Banti of giving far too many free kicks and doling out the cards, as at the end of the game there were nine bookings and Nedved’s straight sending off for an elbow on Abdullay Konko at the final whistle.
Meanwhile, the result sends Juve clear in second place, just three points off leaders Inter.
“We are a team that battle hard and have great spirit. We need to look at the figures – Genoa have conceded eight goals, including tonight’s, and this was only the second from open play after the one against Milan in Week 1.
“It is not easy to score against Genoa and they played well in the second half. We knew it was going to be tough and needed to slow the tempo a bit more, as they were the ones taking the initiative.”
Roma and Milan continue to stutter, so are Juventus the most credible title contenders to rival Inter?
“I have always said I have a good squad and we are slowly gelling,” added the former Chelsea boss.
“Certainly with a win you gain more confidence and belief in your abilities. If Inter start running away, nobody will be able to catch them, but the great thing about this season is that it is still open.”
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