Well, the first indicator for that is the high records during the trainings in Pinzolo city...
This was yesterday, for example:
Juve play to sell-out crowd
Juventus and the Rendena Valley were literally over-run today; never have so many people been seen in Pinzolo, a sure fire sign the bianconeri colours are still top of the pops. Over four thousand fans turned up to the morning training session with the grandstand at Parco Pineta filled as never before and the team hotel besieged by bianconeri supporters. The afternoon session attracted a record attendance as more than six thousand people came to watch the team train and take part in an unmissable practice match, set alight by goals from Olivera, Marchisio and a brace from Palladino.
http://www.juventus.com/uk/news/detail.aspx?lml_language_id=0&trs_id=1370000&ID=8277
and:
The bianconeri greet the citizens of Pinzolo
The streets of Pinzolo were awash this evening with the black and white colours of Juventus. Thousands packed into the town’s main square to catch a glimpse of their heroes and they weren’t to be disappointed.
As anticipation for the team’s arrival grew, DJ Nanà was joined on stage by professional cyclist, Mariano Piccoli, the gorgeous Miss Trentino 2004, a citizen of Pinzolo in traditional dress and a representative of the female contingent of the bianconeri faithful, kitted out in this season’s new strip. The public were in fine voice and the excitement reached boiling point as Nanà announced the pending arrival of the team with the battle cry, “Forza Juve!”.
Accompanied by a deafening applause, the team bus arrived in the square and the players made their way on stage, joined by the coaching staff, the medical staff and members of the PR department. Pinzolo mayor, William Bonomi, gave a message of thanks to the bianconeri and the organizers of this wonderful pre-season before handing over the microphone to stand-in team captain, Alessandro Birindelli: “This is a very emotional occasion for all of us. I want to say thank you to the local authorities and the citizens of Pinzolo, and of course, all you wonderful fans. You will always be number one!” By now the party was in full-swing and the volume increased as Didier Deschamps came forward to address the adoring public: “It’s wonderful to have you all here, your support today has been incredible. I’d like to thank everyone who’s made our stay in Pinzolo possible, everything has been perfect. We’re looking forward to a very successful season with you behind us, as always”.
The bianconeri coach was then presented with the keys to the city by Mr Bonomi, as well as a ski pass for the coming winter and a little brown bear, symbol of the surrounding National Park.
The team presented the local authorities with a club pennant before leaving the stage to sign autographs and pose for photos. As the squad boarded the bus the square resonated with the rousing chorus of the Juve anthem, sung by the thousands of fans who, together with their heroes, had made this a truly unforgettable evening.
http://www.juventus.com/uk/news/detail.aspx?lml_language_id=0&trs_id=1370000&ID=8279
This was yesterday, for example:
Juve play to sell-out crowd
Juventus and the Rendena Valley were literally over-run today; never have so many people been seen in Pinzolo, a sure fire sign the bianconeri colours are still top of the pops. Over four thousand fans turned up to the morning training session with the grandstand at Parco Pineta filled as never before and the team hotel besieged by bianconeri supporters. The afternoon session attracted a record attendance as more than six thousand people came to watch the team train and take part in an unmissable practice match, set alight by goals from Olivera, Marchisio and a brace from Palladino.
http://www.juventus.com/uk/news/detail.aspx?lml_language_id=0&trs_id=1370000&ID=8277
and:
The bianconeri greet the citizens of Pinzolo
The streets of Pinzolo were awash this evening with the black and white colours of Juventus. Thousands packed into the town’s main square to catch a glimpse of their heroes and they weren’t to be disappointed.
As anticipation for the team’s arrival grew, DJ Nanà was joined on stage by professional cyclist, Mariano Piccoli, the gorgeous Miss Trentino 2004, a citizen of Pinzolo in traditional dress and a representative of the female contingent of the bianconeri faithful, kitted out in this season’s new strip. The public were in fine voice and the excitement reached boiling point as Nanà announced the pending arrival of the team with the battle cry, “Forza Juve!”.
Accompanied by a deafening applause, the team bus arrived in the square and the players made their way on stage, joined by the coaching staff, the medical staff and members of the PR department. Pinzolo mayor, William Bonomi, gave a message of thanks to the bianconeri and the organizers of this wonderful pre-season before handing over the microphone to stand-in team captain, Alessandro Birindelli: “This is a very emotional occasion for all of us. I want to say thank you to the local authorities and the citizens of Pinzolo, and of course, all you wonderful fans. You will always be number one!” By now the party was in full-swing and the volume increased as Didier Deschamps came forward to address the adoring public: “It’s wonderful to have you all here, your support today has been incredible. I’d like to thank everyone who’s made our stay in Pinzolo possible, everything has been perfect. We’re looking forward to a very successful season with you behind us, as always”.
The bianconeri coach was then presented with the keys to the city by Mr Bonomi, as well as a ski pass for the coming winter and a little brown bear, symbol of the surrounding National Park.
The team presented the local authorities with a club pennant before leaving the stage to sign autographs and pose for photos. As the squad boarded the bus the square resonated with the rousing chorus of the Juve anthem, sung by the thousands of fans who, together with their heroes, had made this a truly unforgettable evening.
http://www.juventus.com/uk/news/detail.aspx?lml_language_id=0&trs_id=1370000&ID=8279
