Author Archives: James Grundy
Leonardo Semplici; the emerging Serie A manager following Sarri’s footsteps
Leonardo Semplici; the emerging Serie A manager following…
30 August at 15:00 Maurizio Sarri left Serie A this summer, departing Napoli to become the new head coach of Chelsea in England. With everybody’s favourite chainsmoking, unorthodox and relatively young manager out the Serie A door, fans of Italian football may be looking for a new character to support as he looks to climb […]
Guida to ref Milan-Roma
Guida to ref Milan-Roma
Marco Guida has been announced as the referee for tomorrow’s Milan-Roma game, with Paolo Mazzoleni on VAR. The Serie A weekend kicks off tomorrow night with the big match at San Siro, and Guida has been appointed as the official for the game. Elsewhere, Marco Di Bello will run the rule over Inter’s trip to […]
Former Juventus boss gives one top reason why it was ‘absurd’ that Chelsea hired Sarri to replace Conte
Former Juventus boss gives one top reason why it was ‘absurd’…
Chelsea have brought in the manager of their choice this season and beyond to replace Antonio Conte after the tumultuous period that the former manager endured in his last few months at the club. He was never expected to keep his job beyond the summer and even after reporting back to training in pre-season during the […]
“Could I return in January?” – Chelsea’s Italian star wants more from Sarri
“Could I return in January?” – Chelsea’s Italian…
Chelsea defender Davide Zappacosta has issued a warning to head coach Maurizio Sarri to play him or see his back in the January transfer window next year, after failing to get minutes in the opening games of the season. Zappacosta has not started any of the three Premier League games of the season, with Sarri […]
Champions League pairings revealed
Champions League pairings revealed
UEFA has announced the TV pairings for the Champions League, with Inter and Juventus playing on different days. The draw for this season’s group stage will be made in Monte Carlo later today, with four Italian sides competing. Before the groups are drawn, UEFA ensures that certain teams from the same country’s fixtures cannot clash […]
Man United’s possible Champions League group of death
Man United’s possible Champions League group of death
30 August at 12:00 The draw for the group stage of the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League takes place this evening in Montecarlo, Monaco. The draw will take place at 6PM local time and the pot bandings were officially released last night as the final qualifiers came to a close. The pots are as follows: […]
Liverpool’s possible Champions League group of death
Liverpool’s possible Champions League group of death
30 August at 12:30 The draw for the group stage of the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League takes place this evening in Montecarlo, Monaco. The draw will take place at 6PM local time and the pot bandings were officially released last night as the final qualifiers came to a close. The pots are as follows: […]
Transfer news LIVE updates: Liverpool confirm deal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal latest
Transfer news LIVE updates: Liverpool confirm deal, Man…
Transfer news live updates: Gossip, rumours and done deals from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Celtic, Rangers and the Championship. Premier League transfer window shut earlier this month La Liga clubs including Barcelona and Real Madrid have until August 31 to finalise business Scottish transfer window shuts on August 31 Championship, League One and League clubs have until […]
Buffon reveals why he has not been watching Juventus play
Buffon reveals why he has not been watching Juventus play
30 August at 10:45 Gianluigi Buffon joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer this summer after the 40-year-old goalkeeper’s contract with Juventus expired and he saw it as time to move on and try something else after many years of service to the Old Lady. Speaking to his app, Buffon revealed the reason he […]