[Serie A] Bologna 1-2 JUVENTUS (Feb. 21st 2010) (3 Viewers)

[ZAF3000]

A draw would have been a fair result. The only real difference I see thus far after Ciro's reign is that we are now finishing our chances that have been created by Del Piero for the most part. When Ciro was in charge, Del Piero was injured for most of the time, so he couldn't save our asses. But thankfully for us he's back because looking at the tactics and choices Zach makes, we need somebody else to save our season. There is no way we'll continue getting points playing in such a horrendous fashion.

Thats what Zaccharoni told the press after the Ajax game.

 

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[giovanotti]

Fantastic performance by Melo!!!

We were lucky!

The most important thing is 3 points more.

Forza Juve!!!

 

[Ken]

It's your sig man, I'm telling you.

 

[giovanotti]

It's your sig man, I'm telling you.

Thanks to the author of the exact sig!

 

[tibike]

Glad for the three points, but you have to say that we won in spite of the tactics and overall performance of the team, much like the past couple matches. We were lucky Bologna were missing Di Vaio because he would have finished one of those chances, just like Floccari or Crespo would have taken their chances with Genoa last week. Del Piero saved us again through his spontaneous creativity to send Candreva in.

Nothing in the side inspires confidence. The midfield isn't clicking when we have the ball and still is beaten despite having Melo and Sissoko in the middle. We're still dodgy on the wings as seen today through the chances Raggi, Busce and then Salvio created, which makes sense considering how poor we played there against Ajax. So that problem was not addressed by Zach. And lastly, the defense from all angles is suspect, even Chiellini lately.

A draw would have been a fair result. The only real difference I see thus far after Ciro's reign is that we are now finishing our chances that have been created by Del Piero for the most part. When Ciro was in charge, Del Piero was injured for most of the time, so he couldn't save our asses. But thankfully for us he's back because looking at the tactics and choices Zach makes, we need somebody else to save our season. There is no way we'll continue getting points playing in such a horrendous fashion.

Buffon - 6
Grygera - 5.5
Legro - 5.5
Chiellini - 5
Brazzo - 4.5
Marchisio - 6
Melo - 7
DC - 5.5
Diego - 6.5
Del Piero - 6.5
Amauri - 6
Candreva - 6
Sissoko - NA

Totally spot on. People really should look behind the result and see, that the only difference between Ciro and Zac is a healthy Del Piero.

 

[Alen]

The only real difference I see thus far after Ciro's reign is that we are now finishing our chances that have been created by Del Piero for the most part.

You don't think that the players are moving much better than they did during Ciro's reign?
The fitness level of our team is drastically improved.

Ciro was the cancer in this team. There is no doubt about it, imo.

 

[cimenk]

I'm very grateful for this win, Thanks for a great display from Melo and DP also first goal from Candreva.. We really need to improve at the back really.

Sali is invisible today and DC keep improve and involve in the game. I hope we can maintain the momentum because we will get a tough week after this match

 

[Mike-e-y]

Totally spot on. People really should look behind the result and see, that the only difference between Ciro and Zac is a healthy Del Piero.

that has certainly played a part but its not the only difference. Zac has managed to instil a bit of belief in the players and we are looking a lot better organised, fitter and calmer. With Ciro it was headless chicken stuff towards the end

 

[Mark]

4th place. Don't look back.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Glad for the three points, but you have to say that we won in spite of the tactics and overall performance of the team, much like the past couple matches. We were lucky Bologna were missing Di Vaio because he would have finished one of those chances, just like Floccari or Crespo would have taken their chances with Genoa last week. Del Piero saved us again through his spontaneous creativity to send Candreva in.

Nothing in the side inspires confidence. The midfield isn't clicking when we have the ball and still is beaten despite having Melo and Sissoko in the middle. We're still dodgy on the wings as seen today through the chances Raggi, Busce and then Salvio created, which makes sense considering how poor we played there against Ajax. So that problem was not addressed by Zach. And lastly, the defense from all angles is suspect, even Chiellini lately.

A draw would have been a fair result. The only real difference I see thus far after Ciro's reign is that we are now finishing our chances that have been created by Del Piero for the most part. When Ciro was in charge, Del Piero was injured for most of the time, so he couldn't save our asses. But thankfully for us he's back because looking at the tactics and choices Zach makes, we need somebody else to save our season. There is no way we'll continue getting points playing in such a horrendous fashion.

Buffon - 6
Grygera - 5.5
Legro - 5.5
Chiellini - 5
Brazzo - 4.5
Marchisio - 6
Melo - 7
DC - 5.5
Diego - 6.5
Del Piero - 6.5
Amauri - 6
Candreva - 6
Sissoko - NA

Agree with most of the ratings, except for Candreva. He got a chance and finished it. Don't think he deserves a mere 6.

EDIT: Oh wait, DP deserves a 7 too. He was brilliant.

 

[Tommy]

I dont give a fuck whether we are playing attractive football or thrashing our oppositions. We are gettin the points and now we are 4th

 

[Alen]

that has certainly played a part but its not the only difference. Zac has managed to instil a bit of belief in the players and we are looking a lot better organised, fitter and calmer. With Ciro it was headless chicken stuff towards the end

Absolutely.
And also, is it just a coincidence that Del Piero found his form and fitness the moment Ciro left?

Del Piero's form plays huge part in the recent results, but I see improvements (somewhere bigger, somewhere only slight improvements) in almost every aspect of our game.

 

[tibike]

You don't think that the players are moving much better than they did during Ciro's reign?
The fitness level of our team is drastically improved.

Ciro was the cancer in this team. There is no doubt about it, imo.

But that could so easily be down to other factors, such as:
- Players returning from injuries, which means fielding a better lineup, more squad rotation, which in turn means fresher legs
- Us winning a couple of games, which boosted the morale
- Del Piero being healthy
- And of course, the act of changing the manager (regardless of whether ot was Zac or anyone else), which had an impact on the team.

 

[Suns]

I thought Chiellini was good, especially in the second half.

 

[Bjerknes]

You don't think that the players are moving much better than they did during Ciro's reign?
The fitness level of our team is drastically improved.

Maybe slightly. But then again, I think much of it could be down to Del Piero's creation as well. It's hard to say because there was always the possibility of looking better at first just because of the change of manager. Even with Ferrara last season and into the first few this season we looked good, but as we know that could all change.

 

[CAPITANO]

4th place. Don't look back.

it will if we end up with Liverpool, Man city, Valencia, etc. we need to aim for 3rd

 

[tibike]

that has certainly played a part but its not the only difference. Zac has managed to instil a bit of belief in the players and we are looking a lot better organised, fitter and calmer. With Ciro it was headless chicken stuff towards the end

Absolutely.
And also, is it just a coincidence that Del Piero found his form and fitness the moment Ciro left?

Del Piero's form plays huge part in the recent results, but I see improvements (somewhere bigger, somewhere only slight improvements) in almost every aspect of our game.

Del Piero barely played under Ciro, and just before Ciro was sacked, he was only returning from his injury, and was clearly rusty.

All I'm saying is that since Ciro left, plenty of things had changed apart from the new manager, that did influence our recent performances, and no one can tell at the moment how important which was.

 

[Bjerknes]

that has certainly played a part but its not the only difference. Zac has managed to instil a bit of belief in the players and we are looking a lot better organised, fitter and calmer. With Ciro it was headless chicken stuff towards the end

I don't agree we look more organized. Just look at how the wing players have played, and also how our defense has looked since Zach took charge. It's still a huge clusterfuck, possibly even worse on the flanks.

Not sure how we look "calm" scrambling in front of our goal and on the wings all the time.

 

[Azzurri7]

Del Piero's form plays huge part in the recent results, but I see improvements (somewhere bigger, somewhere only slight improvements) in almost every aspect of our game.

I see that too.

 

[giovanotti]

The most important things here are:
1-We are 4th which is great!!!

2-Not to keep Zac as our manager in the future!

3-Getting rid of Zebina and those kind of guys.