Claudio Ranieri (53 Viewers)
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Frank Rijkaard would absolutely, hands down, be an upgrade over Ranieri.
Last I checked, 2 liga titles, as well as the Champions League are pretty impressive accomplishments for a coach to have on their CV in the span of 5 years (and really, that happened in 2 years, seeing as Barcelona didn't win anything the first, or the last couple years of his stay).
The end of his time at Barca was pretty messy, complicated, and he obviously used to play for one of our rivals. All the same, I think he would definitely be a better option than Ranieri, as highly unlikely as his arrival is.
Last I checked, 2 liga titles, as well as the Champions League are pretty impressive accomplishments for a coach to have on their CV in the span of 5 years (and really, that happened in 2 years, seeing as Barcelona didn't win anything the first, or the last couple years of his stay).
The end of his time at Barca was pretty messy, complicated, and he obviously used to play for one of our rivals. All the same, I think he would definitely be a better option than Ranieri, as highly unlikely as his arrival is.
Rijkaard won stuff when he had the best team in the world.
Can he win when he doesn't have the best players? Can he win without Ten Cate?
Can he win when he doesn't have the best players? Can he win without Ten Cate?
He was definitely quite involved in the selection process for those acquisitions, which for me, is incredibly important (although much easier to do with Barca's bankroll). Obviously there were also some very talented youth players coming through the ranks at that time that responded well to his tutelage - highlighted by the Messi monster - but I think we've got some promising youngsters that he would enjoy working with... and the cash will be flowing a little more freely again, once our stadium comes into play...
Edit: Forgot to touch on Ten Cate, but you're right, he was clearly a considerable asset to Barca, and his influence should not be undervalued.
I think that was demonstrated again last year, at Chelski.
Plus, we are talking about replacing Ranieri, right? I remember watching that CL final against Arsenal with one of my best friends and his brother (both hardcore Gooners), and Rijkaard's subs in the second half really did help turn that match.
Can't really imagine such impressive moves from Ranieri, a guy who brings in Marchionni and Grygera when we desperately need goals to save the season... meanwhile Gio and Trez are wasting away on the bench.
After Marchionni and Grygera came on, we scored the equalizing goal which was from a pass by Grygera and ricocheted to Nedved. But of course, only world-class players can assist or score goals I guess.
Prandelli, Spalletti are the same level as Ranieri in that they never managed a world-class squad.
Prandelli, Spalletti are the same level as Ranieri in that they never managed a world-class squad.
So you're saying that Grygera made a pass that didn't go to it's intended target? What a surprise.
Clearly I never said anything about "only world-class players" can score or assist goals... I'm not sure what you're really getting at here.
Of course, this comment is from someone who recently compared Marchionni to Cristiano Ronaldo, so I'm sorry, but I can't put much stock in it.
Oh, c'mon Red. These two have been our worst and second worst players this season... and for me, Marchionni over Giovinco is not even close to justifiable. Plus, Ranieri didn't even use his 3rd sub!! Not even in desperation, in the final minutes...
Clearly I never said anything about "only world-class players" can score or assist goals... I'm not sure what you're really getting at here.
Of course, this comment is from someone who recently compared Marchionni to Cristiano Ronaldo, so I'm sorry, but I can't put much stock in it.
Oh, c'mon Red. These two have been our worst and second worst players this season... and for me, Marchionni over Giovinco is not even close to justifiable. Plus, Ranieri didn't even use his 3rd sub!! Not even in desperation, in the final minutes...
Look, all considerations aside, if ranieri won the scudetto with this squad he ll be one of if not the best of coaches in juve history, to do it with all the injuries that have plagued us he d be the second coming. Ranieri deserves to get his chance for the big dance i.e a REAL challenge for the scudetto.
There have been times this season (even this weekend) where he could have made some different tactical choices or subs that could have ended on a positive for us. I still can't get over the fact that Trez or Gio didn't step foot on the field. Sure injuries have hurt us, but he has still made some bonehead mistakes this season.
Gasperini took over the team in Serie B, earned promotion the first season, then finished 10th and now is on the verge of Champions League qualification... Pretty impressive I'd say for a man who hasn't coached a side in the top flight before...
Then again you never know how he'd fare at a top club like Juventus with the 'star players' and pressure from the fans... But I'd take him over Prandelli...
Then again you never know how he'd fare at a top club like Juventus with the 'star players' and pressure from the fans... But I'd take him over Prandelli...
but that time we are in Serie B, and we needs CB to fill Canna and Thuram position. It's hard to find player with international experience to play in Serie B..
one other thing is Boumsong didn't cost so much (4.7 mill Euros that time if i'm not wrong), than how much Newcastle spend for him (8.5 mill Pounds)... and we still can sell him to Lyon too without too much loss..
but i still think Juve's Deschamps will do better in Mercato, i remember Deschamps wants a player like Mascherano, Lass Diarra, Samuel.. who will be better than Tiago, Almiron, or Andrade
one other thing is Boumsong didn't cost so much (4.7 mill Euros that time if i'm not wrong), than how much Newcastle spend for him (8.5 mill Pounds)... and we still can sell him to Lyon too without too much loss..
but i still think Juve's Deschamps will do better in Mercato, i remember Deschamps wants a player like Mascherano, Lass Diarra, Samuel.. who will be better than Tiago, Almiron, or Andrade