Juve - Lecce 2-2

Letting one of the bottom teams like Lecce get back twice to a 2-2 final draw is quite fantastic, but fans of Juventus est.2007 are used to it, so as ranieri says, we saved face with a draw, "nevermind".

At least CR is a perfect example of people getting far career-vise just out of pure coincidence and unfairness, a similar looser is hard or impossible to find, that's the true reality. You know what, let's hope it continues just like this, it might be the only way to get rid off him and maybe some others too!, we need a change this summer, next summer is too late, the damage is done.

Player ratings:

Nedved: 7
Rest: not even worth the effort. A shame.

And the scudetto goes to INTER!!

Thanks to a spineless Juventus team showing that they are not up for it at all, champions don't draw with Chievo home :( enough said.
The ironic thing is yet again Zlatan Ibrahimovic' value to Inter, he looks on good way to be the seasons top scorer, and also Inter's most important player this season too. So Inter don't forget who you got him from, and why!...even though you'll never understand why. But sorry for the de-rail, its no excuse..Juve are simply not a great team anymore.

The Juve dream exit list ahead of next season:

1. Ranieri
2. Marchionni
3. Secco
4. Blanc
5. Legrottaglie
6. Nedved
7. Knezevic
8. Tiago
....Sure some most come true? :/

Ranieri getting the juve mentality? =)

It's been a time, but with things starting to happen again, after beating Siena and the Catania in the cup. It's time to open the eyes for Juve, Ranieri was pretty much unwanted among the fans, but has lead the team to a second place close to Inter, I must say i am surprised of the recent form included pre christmas.
Everything is pointing towards a close title race between us and Inter, even though the scudetto would almost be a sensation.

Buffon is back which is good for the image and confidence of the team, but he most show us some old magic soon, be a match winner. While it would also be fun to see Amauri score just a goal or two extra. As always Forza Juve!

Juventus 1990-1991 season

Going back in recent time to find one of the most poor seasons of Juventus, goes back to 1990-91. At that time Gigi Maifredi was the coach, and he only lastet that one season after Juve finishing in a disappointing 7th position.
Trappatoni took over another spell again after that. So far this season we are in 11th position, and currently I cant remember the last time i noticed anything like it.

While tough games are line-up after eachother, it is still a perfect opportunity to turn things around, even though it's probably gonna be very hard to beat Napoli and Real Madrid.

3 points....felt like 0

As usual this team is as ineffective as possible, its actually quite boring to watch. Juve are constantly up there in front of goal, but anything rarely happens.
And it doesnt exactly help with a coach who fields Molinaro and Marchionni, two players who at their best can manage one decent cross or pass in one-hundred tries.

And Giovinco.... his best advise is to leave this club as soon as possible, because he's not even close to getting a chance, sad to see, and pretty coward!.

Not good new boys!

Its games like last night who convince you of the slim chances juve have to win again, Juventus should not let Fiorentina get back like that, the old Juve would never have suffered mistakes like it. And sadly sadly Mellberg did wrong on Gilardino's goal, since Gilardino is not a man you should let lean on you in defence.



And by the way, Tiago has to be the most disgraceful player ever at juventus, locking Gigli in the toilet is something Juve not should accept, freeze him out of the squad once and for all, he shouldnt even get the paycheck, that bitch of an player.

Are Juve ready

Only 3 major signings this season, but is the team strong enough to win the scudetto?. There certainly is alot of doubt, I mean it shouldn't just be enough to compete in CL again, should aim to get winning again, or else we might be the new Inter!!

It is likely to all come down to the coach' ability, because the starting elven is very strong, and is capable of beating the best teams. So in my view, Ranieri can turn out to be the weak link. After all it seems to be a tight fight this year, all the other three teams has reinforced heavily too.

A great side is rising

After an impressive display against Manchester Utd. yesterday, Juventus finally seems to be a solid team once again. The defence was simply superb and played like the way a famous defence should play like. Also Chiellini on left is not a bad idea after all, because he has fine skills also with the ball, and his pitbull style works just as well out there. And as if thats not enough.. he could also set Molinaro out when playing at left, only advantages as far as i can see.

Poulsen and Sissoko is a great duo, very very strong and solid, and that combined with Sissoko's movement and Poulsen's passings looks very promising.

Del Piero is like an good old vine, he just keeps on getting better with the age. The remaining trio isn't bad either, its also positive to see Trezeguet under Ranieri, he has become a more playable striker, moves alot more.

Finally Juve is back on the big stage!

Trofeo TIM: Juve beat Inter...

....But lost against Milan in the annual Trofeo TIM cup. As usual somethings happens to Seedorf when he plays against Juve and scored yet another one. But as long as Inter is beaten it doesn't really matter, Iaquinta the goalscorer in that match.
But the downside is a minor injury to Amauri.

Juve heading for Brondby & Borussia Dortmund

They will play a friendly match against Brondby Copenhagen, and then Borussia Dortmund (which they lost the CL97 final to). This is only the start to the series of training matches before the new season. And except for Camoranesi and Del Piero, most of the first team squad is selceted for the Brondby match.

Result: Brondby 1-2 Juventus (Amauri, Iaquinta, Farnerud)
Result: B.Dortmund 1-3 Juventus (Amauri, Iaquinta, Iaquinta) (watch here)

Viking Juve for real

As with the famous fan ultras (group) called Viking in mind, Secco adds the third Scandinavian to the squad this year, a warrior in front of defense.
The central midfield is continuing to remain a plain defensive workplace. And it sure keeps a good balance, but if Poulsen is to succeed he has to be flawless without pass errors, because he is not exactly the type of player who adds something new or special to the team. A thing that can really slow Juve down, while most will expect Sissoko and Zanetti to remain the main duo this year too

Hopes for Alonso or Aquilani is by this killed, and you can wonder why the club uses 8m on an average player yet again, instead of buying some real quality, which would have been totally possible if they hadn't choosen quantity instead.

Juve training in Pinzolo

Juventus squad is training in Pinzolo these days. New signing Amauri has chosen shirt number 8, while he makes an incredible 5 goals debut today against Mezzocorona.

Juventus with Serie A's most fearsome attack

Del Piero, World Cup winner, 7 times scudetto winner, 1 Champions League, and last years top-scorer.

Trezeguet, World Cup winner, 4 scudetto's, runner up as top-scorer.

Iaquinta, World Cup winner, 8 goals from 24 games, only 9 was from start.

Amauri, 23 goals in 52 matches for Palermo.


With this collection Juve might have not only Serie A's but maybe even one of Europe's most fearsome strikers in the squad. And it will be exciting to see if Juve can keep up with scoring as many goals as last season. With Ranieri we have an attack minded coach.
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Recent years second choice pair after Del Piero & Trezeguet:
07/08 - Iaquinta - Palladino
06/07 - Palladino - Bojinov
05/06 - Ibrahimovic - Zalayeta (Ibra mainly first choice)
04/05 - Ibrahimovic - Zalayeta (Ibra mainly first choice)
03/04 - Di Vaio - Miccoli
02/03 - Di Vaio - Zalayeta
01/02 - Salas - Amoruso

+ Bojinov (very good the times he got the chance in Serie B)
-Palladino (made some good appearances in Serie B)
-Ibrahimovic (obvious)
-Zalayeta (scored against Barca in semifinal 02/03, and also a good sub under Capello)

- Miccoli (never really excelled, also in conflict with Moggi)
-Salas (injury flop)
-Amoruso (disappointed)