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whilst i respect your opinion and belive you are one of the more accurate posters i think you are wrong about Nocerino's attacking abilities.
It is only through Nocerino’s reliance on his defensive abilities that you have failed to see that he can play with class and creativity, he sure is no Giovinco but he can definitely contribute attack wise. It is Nocerino’s own fault though as he has serious limited his scope of abilities in order to nail down a starting place at Juve based on his defensive mindset. I think the problem with Nocerino is the “Gattuso” image. I have read where Nocerino likens himself to Gattuso and his defensive mindset but I think this is where the problem lays as he is to fixated on trying to be Gattuso that he forgets he can actually pass a ball. If any of you watched Piacenza’s games last year you would know that he can do a whole lot more than protect the back four as his passing and ability to form an attack through strength, patience and the ability to “read” the game was outstanding, yet at Juventus it seems all he wants to do is run around like an erratic headless chicken like a certain Milanista. For those who say “oh bit he needs to protect the defense” this viewpoint is very one eyed. Yes he has to help out defensively but this doesn’t mean he has to forget everything else and focus solely on this one aspect alone, especially with a player like Zanetti beside him. I first noticed this when he was employed as the sole CM with defensive abilities with the Azzurini at the 2007 U21’s and this is infact one of the reasons we didn’t win the competition. For those of you who think I’m talking rubbish, just watch a game or two of Nocerino at Piacenza last year and you will know exactly at what I’m trying to get at. Hopefully Nocerino can learn to expand his game beyond his defensive side and show some of the qualities you think he does not have
It is only through Nocerino’s reliance on his defensive abilities that you have failed to see that he can play with class and creativity, he sure is no Giovinco but he can definitely contribute attack wise. It is Nocerino’s own fault though as he has serious limited his scope of abilities in order to nail down a starting place at Juve based on his defensive mindset. I think the problem with Nocerino is the “Gattuso” image. I have read where Nocerino likens himself to Gattuso and his defensive mindset but I think this is where the problem lays as he is to fixated on trying to be Gattuso that he forgets he can actually pass a ball. If any of you watched Piacenza’s games last year you would know that he can do a whole lot more than protect the back four as his passing and ability to form an attack through strength, patience and the ability to “read” the game was outstanding, yet at Juventus it seems all he wants to do is run around like an erratic headless chicken like a certain Milanista. For those who say “oh bit he needs to protect the defense” this viewpoint is very one eyed. Yes he has to help out defensively but this doesn’t mean he has to forget everything else and focus solely on this one aspect alone, especially with a player like Zanetti beside him. I first noticed this when he was employed as the sole CM with defensive abilities with the Azzurini at the 2007 U21’s and this is infact one of the reasons we didn’t win the competition. For those of you who think I’m talking rubbish, just watch a game or two of Nocerino at Piacenza last year and you will know exactly at what I’m trying to get at. Hopefully Nocerino can learn to expand his game beyond his defensive side and show some of the qualities you think he does not have
Calcio Debate: Signing Sissoko A Huge Mistake For Juve
With Juventus looking virtually certain to sign Liverpool midfielder Momo Sissoko, Carlo Garganese believes that the Bianconeri could be making a huge mistake…
It is common knowledge that Juventus are on the market for a top-class centre midfielder during this month’s transfer window.
This has led to a host of big names being linked to the club, including the likes of Diego, Rafael Van der Vaart and Javier Mascherano.
Ultimately though it seems that the Old Lady have plumped for Liverpool battler Momo Sissoko. “The negotiations with Juve are close to conclusion. I can confirm that there are advanced negotiations between the Bianconeri and my agents.” the player told RMC a couple of days ago.
The 22-year-old Sissoko seems to have this mythical reputation, particularly in Italy, as the “new Patrick Vieira”. In reality nothing could be further from the truth.
The Malian is quite possibly the most over-rated player currently in circulation. He can’t pass, he can’t tackle without getting booked, he has poor technique and his shooting is abysmal as exemplified by the fact he has only scored two goals in his entire career.
The only attributes that Sissoko has in his locker are physical – he has excellent stamina and can run all day long. However does this make him a good player?
Most certainly not, as if this was the case then Olympic athletes would combine football with their track & field careers.
Admittedly at the age of 22, Sissoko is still very young and there is still a lot of time for him to improve. He may surprise me and suddenly develop an ability to pass, tackle, shoot, and control a ball. If he does I hold my hands up and apologise, however I just cannot for the life of me understand why Juventus would be prepared to pay the reported €15m for the player.
Juventus director of sport Alessio Secco had a disastrous transfer campaign last summer, and I am really beginning to doubt his competence at his job.
The Bianconeri splashed out €22m on Tiago Mendes and Sergio Almiron, a huge amount of money on two players that were never going to be a title-winning or Champions League-winning centre-midfield partnership.
Surely it would have been better to spend that money on one guaranteed world-class midfielder?
His other signings from last summer have also failed to shine. Jorge Andrade was awful in the opening weeks of the season before his serious knee injury, while Zdenek Grygera and Hasan Salihamidzic have hardly set the world on fire.
The only new players this season that have impressed are Antonio Nocerino and Vincenzo Iaquinta, and it may surprise you to know that neither of these were Secco’s signings.
They were in fact former transfer guru Luciano Moggi’s players. Iaquinta was tracked by Lucky Luciano for a number of years, while Nocerino joined the Juve youth-system six years ago before being sent out on loan and co-ownership deals.
Indeed the real reason Juventus are performing so well this season is everything to do with Moggi and nothing to do with Secco.
It is the likes of Trezeguet, Chiellini and Buffon who have been protagonists, while even the brilliant crop of youth players that includes likely future Italy internationals such as Sebastian Giovinco, Claudio Marchisio and Domenico Criscito was Moggi’s work.
The imminent signing of Momo Sissoko appears to me only a continuation of the disastrous transfer policy of Secco.
What are your views on this topic? Is signing Sissoko a huge mistake? What are your views on Secco’s transfer policy? Goal.com wants to know what YOU think.
Carlo Garganese
With Juventus looking virtually certain to sign Liverpool midfielder Momo Sissoko, Carlo Garganese believes that the Bianconeri could be making a huge mistake…
It is common knowledge that Juventus are on the market for a top-class centre midfielder during this month’s transfer window.
This has led to a host of big names being linked to the club, including the likes of Diego, Rafael Van der Vaart and Javier Mascherano.
Ultimately though it seems that the Old Lady have plumped for Liverpool battler Momo Sissoko. “The negotiations with Juve are close to conclusion. I can confirm that there are advanced negotiations between the Bianconeri and my agents.” the player told RMC a couple of days ago.
The 22-year-old Sissoko seems to have this mythical reputation, particularly in Italy, as the “new Patrick Vieira”. In reality nothing could be further from the truth.
The Malian is quite possibly the most over-rated player currently in circulation. He can’t pass, he can’t tackle without getting booked, he has poor technique and his shooting is abysmal as exemplified by the fact he has only scored two goals in his entire career.
The only attributes that Sissoko has in his locker are physical – he has excellent stamina and can run all day long. However does this make him a good player?
Most certainly not, as if this was the case then Olympic athletes would combine football with their track & field careers.
Admittedly at the age of 22, Sissoko is still very young and there is still a lot of time for him to improve. He may surprise me and suddenly develop an ability to pass, tackle, shoot, and control a ball. If he does I hold my hands up and apologise, however I just cannot for the life of me understand why Juventus would be prepared to pay the reported €15m for the player.
Juventus director of sport Alessio Secco had a disastrous transfer campaign last summer, and I am really beginning to doubt his competence at his job.
The Bianconeri splashed out €22m on Tiago Mendes and Sergio Almiron, a huge amount of money on two players that were never going to be a title-winning or Champions League-winning centre-midfield partnership.
Surely it would have been better to spend that money on one guaranteed world-class midfielder?
His other signings from last summer have also failed to shine. Jorge Andrade was awful in the opening weeks of the season before his serious knee injury, while Zdenek Grygera and Hasan Salihamidzic have hardly set the world on fire.
The only new players this season that have impressed are Antonio Nocerino and Vincenzo Iaquinta, and it may surprise you to know that neither of these were Secco’s signings.
They were in fact former transfer guru Luciano Moggi’s players. Iaquinta was tracked by Lucky Luciano for a number of years, while Nocerino joined the Juve youth-system six years ago before being sent out on loan and co-ownership deals.
Indeed the real reason Juventus are performing so well this season is everything to do with Moggi and nothing to do with Secco.
It is the likes of Trezeguet, Chiellini and Buffon who have been protagonists, while even the brilliant crop of youth players that includes likely future Italy internationals such as Sebastian Giovinco, Claudio Marchisio and Domenico Criscito was Moggi’s work.
The imminent signing of Momo Sissoko appears to me only a continuation of the disastrous transfer policy of Secco.
What are your views on this topic? Is signing Sissoko a huge mistake? What are your views on Secco’s transfer policy? Goal.com wants to know what YOU think.
Carlo Garganese
apparently Koeman wants Sissoko back in Valencia 
Go Valencia! this is probably the only time in my life that I have hoped a another club steals a transfer target from us :eyebrows:
of course the source was a goal.com article, which means the news doesn't have much credit...we'll see though. Hopefully they buy him.
Go Valencia! this is probably the only time in my life that I have hoped a another club steals a transfer target from us :eyebrows:
of course the source was a goal.com article, which means the news doesn't have much credit...we'll see though. Hopefully they buy him.
apparently Koeman wants Sissoko back in Valencia
Go Valencia! this is probably the only time in my life that I have hoped a another club steals a transfer target from us :eyebrows:
of course the source was a goal.com article, which means the news doesn't have much credit...we'll see though. Hopefully they buy him.
Go Valencia! this is probably the only time in my life that I have hoped a another club steals a transfer target from us :eyebrows:
of course the source was a goal.com article, which means the news doesn't have much credit...we'll see though. Hopefully they buy him.
The fact Koeman wants him says enough by the way. His transfer policies at all his clubs were shit. I can't remember the last time he made a good call about buying a player.
I really can't believe that we are willin to pay €15M for Sissoko 
and to make things worse is that we don't want pay a little bit more for players like Diego and VDV or even for defender who we desperatly need.
Our managment is definitly bunch of blind loosers which can't see obvius things. I'm really starting to think that with this board we will end like Inter the only difference is that Inter was buying "great" players for huge money and than made them crap, unlike us cuz we are buying crap players and making them even bigger crap.
and to make things worse is that we don't want pay a little bit more for players like Diego and VDV or even for defender who we desperatly need.Our managment is definitly bunch of blind loosers which can't see obvius things. I'm really starting to think that with this board we will end like Inter the only difference is that Inter was buying "great" players for huge money and than made them crap, unlike us cuz we are buying crap players and making them even bigger crap.
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