Author Archives: James Grundy
Report: Fiorentina interested in Southampton star
Report: Fiorentina interested in Southampton star
23 April at 14:05 According to the latest reports from Corriere dello Sport, Fiorentina have identified Southampton forward Manolo Gabbiadini as one of their prime targets ahead of this summer’s transfer window. Viola sporting director Pantaleo Corvino faces yet another busy summer as he looks to build a squad capable of qualifying for European […]
Parlour backs Benitez to replace Wenger
Parlour backs Benitez to replace Wenger
Ray Parlour has lent support to the idea of Rafael Benitez succeeding Arsene Wenger, after the Frenchman announced his departure last week. After 22 years in charge of the Gunners, the next man to take the technical area at the Emirates will have big shoes to fill, but Parlour believes the right person for the […]
Liverpool to play Napoli in Dublin for Summer friendly
Liverpool to play Napoli in Dublin for Summer friendly
Liverpool are set to return to Dublin this Summer as they take on Napoli at the Aviva Stadium in a pre-season friendly. The match will see Liverpool return to Dublin for the second successive season, after taking on Athletic Bilbao in Ireland last year. The Reds will take on Napoli on the 4th August at […]
Allegri: We’ve played 57 games!
Allegri: We’ve played 57 games!
An impassioned Max Allegri insisted his Juventus players ‘can’t be criticised on any grounds’ for their 1-0 defeat to Napoli as ‘we’ve played 57 games a season’. “We’ve played 57 games in each of the last four seasons,” the Coach said at a Press conference. “We’ve always reached the Coppa Italia Final, while we have […]
Insigne takes swipe at Juventus following historic Napoli win
Insigne takes swipe at Juventus following historic Napoli win
23 April at 12:35 According to the latest reports from Corriere Torino, Lorenzo Insigne had some harsh words for Juventus in the aftermath of Napoli’s 1-0 victory at the Allianz Stadium last night. The Partenopei forward was prompted by a reporter in the mixed zone, who said: “Juventus said they would play this match […]
Allegri teases Napoli: ‘We play 57 games per year, others give up in December’
Allegri teases Napoli: ‘We play 57 games per year, others…
23 April at 12:50 Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri lost his cool during yesterday’s press conference after the Old Lady’s 1-0 home defeat against Napoli. The Italian tactician was asked why Juventus were unable to dominate the game like they did in Madrid and the reply of the Old Lady’s boss was pretty straightforward: “Juventus have […]
Hamsik: Fans fired Napoli up
Hamsik: Fans fired Napoli up
Marek Hamsik hailed Napoli’s ‘simply fantastic’ fans for ‘firing up’ the team before and during Sunday’s 1-0 win at Juventus. The result allowed Napoli to close the gap on Juve at the top to just a point with four games remaining and prompted some 20,000 supporters to flock to Naples-Capodichino Airport after the match and […]
Arsenal and Chelsea given fresh encouragement in Allegri pursuit
Arsenal and Chelsea given fresh encouragement in Allegri pursuit
23 April at 11:05 According to the latest reports from Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, Juventus will relieve Massimiliano Allegri of his duties should they fail to win the Scudetto this season. Last night’s 1-0 defeat at home to Napoli leaves the Bianconeri just a single point ahead of the Partenopei, hence their chances of securing […]
Watch: 10,000 Napoli fans welcome team home after last-gasp win against Juve
Watch: 10,000 Napoli fans welcome team home after last-gasp…
23 April at 11:35 Napoli’s win against Juventus yesterday night could be the key for the azzurri’s third scudetto in their history. The azzurri are one point behind Juventus with four games left to be played but the Old Lady is due to meet both Inter and Roma away, leaving room for hope for the […]
Insigne: Juve used to losing Finals!
Insigne: Juve used to losing Finals!
Lorenzo Insigne was asked about Juventus approaching their 1-0 defeat to Napoli as a Final. “They’re used to losing them…” Insigne’s Napoli closed the gap on Juventus at the top of Serie A to a point thanks to a late Kalidou Koulibaly header on Sunday, and the forward laid further into the Bianconeri after the […]