Author Archives: James Grundy
Verdi rues bad luck after police escort to San Paolo
Verdi rues bad luck after police escort to San Paolo
28 January at 17:45 Simone Verdi was forced to leave the field of play after just five minutes of Bologna’s match against Napoli this afternoon. This was his first appearance in Naples since he rejected a move to the Partenopei earlier this month. He sustained a muscular injury, which cut short his appearance in […]
Donadoni: ‘Referee told us…’
Donadoni: ‘Referee told us…’
Roberto Donadoni was bitterly critical of the referee after Bologna’s 3-1 defeat to Napoli. “It’s a penalty that’s given for top eight teams.” Rodrigo Palacio had opened the scoring within 25 seconds at the Stadio San Paolo, but Dries Mertens converted a very soft penalty for Adam Masina’s small tug on the back of Jose […]
Napoli-Bologna 3-1: as it happened
Napoli-Bologna 3-1: as it happened
28 January at 17:00 Napoli have won their last four Serie A games against Bologna, scoring 19 goals (4.8 on average per game). Napoli have scored 170 goals in 117 meetings against Bologna in Serie A, more than against any other team. Bologna have won only one of the last eight away Serie […]
Serie results and goalscorers: Kean scores a brace, Torino, Napoli and Hellas seal wins
Serie results and goalscorers: Kean scores a brace, Torino,…
28 January at 17:00 Sunday’s slate of Serie A matches provides opportunities for some teams to gain ground, others to tread water, and even some to suffer massive disappointments. At the moment, Inter Milan is on their way to disposing of relegation-challenged SPAL on the road. Without a doubt, the biggest and most highly-anticipated matchup […]
Mertens comeback beats Bologna
Mertens comeback beats Bologna
Rodrigo Palacio had put Bologna in front after 25 seconds, but Napoli came back with a Dries Mertens brace – including a soft penalty. It was harder than expected against Roberto Donadoni’s men, as Palacio turned in during the opening 25 seconds at the Stadio San Paolo. Ibrahima M’Baye accidentally turned a deflected Mario Rui […]
Mertens: €28m Man Utd and Liverpool target leaves speechless with stunning goal
Mertens: €28m Man Utd and Liverpool target leaves speechless…
28 January at 16:30 Napoli star Dries Mertens is one of the best strikers playing in Serie A at the moment. The Belgian striker has 16 goals and 12 assists in 32 appearances so far this season. The 30-year-old scored his latest goal in absolute fashion leaving Napoli fans and European admirers absolutely speechless. Mertens […]
More Mertens magic keeps Napoli top
More Mertens magic keeps Napoli top
He waited since October 29 for a Serie A goal but Dries Mertens followed last week’s decisive strike in Bergamo with two equally important efforts as Napoli came from behind to see off a tricky Bologna on Sunday afternoon. It was far from comfortable for the hosts, however, and the Rossoblu did in fact lead […]
Manchester United Closing In On 26 Y/O Serie A Ace: Mourinho Best Bet To End Midfield Woes?
Manchester United Closing In On 26 Y/O Serie A Ace: Mourinho…
Manchester United are lining up a move[1] for Napoli midfielder, Jorginho. According to recent reports in the English media[2], the Red Devils are in talks to secure the services of the Italian international. Some sources are claiming[3] that the player’s agent are in negotiations with the club representatives about a potential transfer to Old Trafford […]
Barcelona alerted by Inter’s latest transfer activity
Barcelona alerted by Inter’s latest transfer activity
28 January at 15:45 Barcelona and Inter are interested in signing Betis Seville starlet Fabian Ruiz. Calciomercato.com exclusively reported this morning that the Serie A giants are thinking of matching the player’s release clause which is currently set to € 15 million.According to our transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano, however, the La Liga side. will bump […]
Napoli-Bologna 3-1 live
Napoli-Bologna 3-1 live
28 January at 16:15 Napoli have won their last four Serie A games against Bologna, scoring 19 goals (4.8 on average per game). Napoli have scored 170 goals in 117 meetings against Bologna in Serie A, more than against any other team. Bologna have won only one of the last eight away Serie […]