It's not like there was a big line of world class coaches waiting to coach us and he chose Zac...
Still, i agree that he needs to step down
Still, i agree that he needs to step down
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/375830-juventus-chairman-blanc-say-hello-to-the-not-so-bad-guy
An interesting article from a different perspective. I don't really agree with him but he makes a good argument.
Juventus Chairman Jean-Claude Blanc: Say Hello to the (Not So) Bad Guy
by Adamo Digby
With Juventus enduring as bad a season as most fans can remember, the blame for the state of the team has been laid where it usually is by football supporters when times are hard. After blaming the coach or manager, the rage usually turns upstairs, to the business men running the club.
Ciro Ferrara, the inexperienced coach, was sacked after just four months in charge as results began to go against him. An embarrassing 4-1 defeat to Bayern Munchen eliminated Juventus from the Champions League and all but sealed his fate.
Then Alberto Zaccheroni was brought in, but after an initial improvement, results and performances are as bad as they ever were under Ferrara. Another humiliating 4-1 reverse saw the club out of Europe all together and struggling to get back there next season, three points away from a Champions League spot and falling fast.
Following the Fulham defeat came the inevitable; "Blanc and Secco out" was the general viewpoint of fans now tired of seeing their great club tarnished in this manner. But to give the two men in question a share of the blame is to lack understanding of their clearly defined roles at the club.
Jean-Claude Blanc is the Chairman, responsible for the day to day and long-term running of the huge business that is Juventus Football Club. During his tenure Juventus have recovered from relegation, begun building a new stadium, provided huge funds for both wages and transfers, and still managed to be one of the only big European clubs to turn a substantial profit.
Just this week a record-breaking sponsorship deal for next season's home shirt was announced. The business world has been quick to lavish praise on this innovative move. What Blanc is not, and has never claimed to be, a "football man," he employs people to make those decisions for him.
Alessio Secco is the sporting director, responsible for the football operation, appointing coaches, and signing players and transfers. He was appointed to the position in 2006 by previous chairman Giovanni Coboli-Gigli.
Since becoming chairman last summer, Blanc has given Secco one transfer window to prove himself. Obviously by the winter break the errors were proven. Blanc acted, bringing back Roberto Bettega to remove much of the power and influence from Secco—immediately issues were resolved.
Two problem players, Tiago and Cristian Molinaro were sent out on loan, and the coaching change was made. Antonio Candreva was brought in, to offer width and invention to a midfield seriously lacking both qualities. All necessary moves, all made by Bettega and all issues that could, and should, have been seen by the sporting director last summer.
Secco remains in his job, although his role has been clearly reduced. Removing him permanently mid-season would make no sense from a business point of view, as he would be paid to the season's end anyway. With shareholders to answer to, naming a replacement at the same time as announcing his sacking is the ideal solution.
A competent football man is needed to take control of this important summer for Juventus. To remain among the elite, many changes are needed, and a large overhaul of an under-performing squad is not a task for a beginner. Perhaps this is the main reason behind Bettega's return, to advise Blanc on who to appoint to a position the chairman himself does not understand.
What Juventus also needs is a new figure-head, a leader, someone the fans can look to and believe in, knowing the future of their club is safe. A President needs to be appointed, a man who the supporters would not question, one who can invoke the spirit of Juventus that is currently missing.
One of the Elkann's, John or Lapo, heirs to the Agnelli family, or Marcello Lippi are the kind of people needed to oversee the running of the club. To have someone with the club in their heart would instill belief back into everyone and provide Blanc the space to do what he is paid to, rather than face questions to which he has no answer.
The business is in good hands, a fact fans would do well to recognise. If everyone else, coaches, players, and other directors, did their job as well as the chairman, Juventus would be causing concern in Barcelona, Manchester, and Munich rather than Atalanta, Siena, and Livorno.
An interesting article from a different perspective. I don't really agree with him but he makes a good argument.
Juventus Chairman Jean-Claude Blanc: Say Hello to the (Not So) Bad Guy
by Adamo Digby
With Juventus enduring as bad a season as most fans can remember, the blame for the state of the team has been laid where it usually is by football supporters when times are hard. After blaming the coach or manager, the rage usually turns upstairs, to the business men running the club.
Ciro Ferrara, the inexperienced coach, was sacked after just four months in charge as results began to go against him. An embarrassing 4-1 defeat to Bayern Munchen eliminated Juventus from the Champions League and all but sealed his fate.
Then Alberto Zaccheroni was brought in, but after an initial improvement, results and performances are as bad as they ever were under Ferrara. Another humiliating 4-1 reverse saw the club out of Europe all together and struggling to get back there next season, three points away from a Champions League spot and falling fast.
Following the Fulham defeat came the inevitable; "Blanc and Secco out" was the general viewpoint of fans now tired of seeing their great club tarnished in this manner. But to give the two men in question a share of the blame is to lack understanding of their clearly defined roles at the club.
Jean-Claude Blanc is the Chairman, responsible for the day to day and long-term running of the huge business that is Juventus Football Club. During his tenure Juventus have recovered from relegation, begun building a new stadium, provided huge funds for both wages and transfers, and still managed to be one of the only big European clubs to turn a substantial profit.
Just this week a record-breaking sponsorship deal for next season's home shirt was announced. The business world has been quick to lavish praise on this innovative move. What Blanc is not, and has never claimed to be, a "football man," he employs people to make those decisions for him.
Alessio Secco is the sporting director, responsible for the football operation, appointing coaches, and signing players and transfers. He was appointed to the position in 2006 by previous chairman Giovanni Coboli-Gigli.
Since becoming chairman last summer, Blanc has given Secco one transfer window to prove himself. Obviously by the winter break the errors were proven. Blanc acted, bringing back Roberto Bettega to remove much of the power and influence from Secco—immediately issues were resolved.
Two problem players, Tiago and Cristian Molinaro were sent out on loan, and the coaching change was made. Antonio Candreva was brought in, to offer width and invention to a midfield seriously lacking both qualities. All necessary moves, all made by Bettega and all issues that could, and should, have been seen by the sporting director last summer.
Secco remains in his job, although his role has been clearly reduced. Removing him permanently mid-season would make no sense from a business point of view, as he would be paid to the season's end anyway. With shareholders to answer to, naming a replacement at the same time as announcing his sacking is the ideal solution.
A competent football man is needed to take control of this important summer for Juventus. To remain among the elite, many changes are needed, and a large overhaul of an under-performing squad is not a task for a beginner. Perhaps this is the main reason behind Bettega's return, to advise Blanc on who to appoint to a position the chairman himself does not understand.
What Juventus also needs is a new figure-head, a leader, someone the fans can look to and believe in, knowing the future of their club is safe. A President needs to be appointed, a man who the supporters would not question, one who can invoke the spirit of Juventus that is currently missing.
One of the Elkann's, John or Lapo, heirs to the Agnelli family, or Marcello Lippi are the kind of people needed to oversee the running of the club. To have someone with the club in their heart would instill belief back into everyone and provide Blanc the space to do what he is paid to, rather than face questions to which he has no answer.
The business is in good hands, a fact fans would do well to recognise. If everyone else, coaches, players, and other directors, did their job as well as the chairman, Juventus would be causing concern in Barcelona, Manchester, and Munich rather than Atalanta, Siena, and Livorno.
Yeah pretty much what most were saying, the main problem in this club is Secco and i've been saying this for the past 3 years.
This guy is beyond horrible, he's the guy who was involved with the football affairs in the club and he's the one who fucked up every single time. Fire him and hire the right experience man to do the job and we can hope for a better future.
This guy is beyond horrible, he's the guy who was involved with the football affairs in the club and he's the one who fucked up every single time. Fire him and hire the right experience man to do the job and we can hope for a better future.
it's a little bit too easy to think that Secco is the reason everything is going wrong at our club
replace himn yes but not all our problems will be solved by that
I agree with the article posted earlier
I still believe we have a good team but somehow they are not performing and you can't blame Secco for that
replace himn yes but not all our problems will be solved by that
I agree with the article posted earlier
I still believe we have a good team but somehow they are not performing and you can't blame Secco for that
Come on, do u know what is Blanc job description or his job responsibilities. I think Blanc is good if you judge him to work based on business perspective. You don't know how organization (Juventus) divide the job responsibilities among their director and manager.
Like it stated, Blanc won't be stupid to take football responsibilities when he don't have experience on that. So there is Secco and Bettega for that matter. I think Secco is the incompetent one here or people that responsible with transfer, fitness decision
Like it stated, Blanc won't be stupid to take football responsibilities when he don't have experience on that. So there is Secco and Bettega for that matter. I think Secco is the incompetent one here or people that responsible with transfer, fitness decision
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