Author Archives: James Grundy
Spal’s late game struggles
Spal’s late game struggles
Roma may have to be patient to break down Spal, but Leonardo Semplici’s side have conceded almost half of their goals in the final half hour of matches. The Giallorossi face the newly-promoted side looking to go level on points with Juventus, at least temporarily, with the Bianconeri facing Napoli this evening. Given that one […]
Juan Jesus worried about SPAL
Juan Jesus worried about SPAL
Juan Jesus warns Roma “cannot get this wrong” as they host SPAL this evening. “They are a dangerous opponent with nothing to lose.” It kicks off at 17.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “We cannot get this wrong, as we must win as many games as possible and three points today would […]
Napoli, Mario Rui now favourite to play left-back: the latest on Sarri’s lineup
Napoli, Mario Rui now favourite to play left-back: the latest…
Just a few hours to go and then the show will begin. Napoli and Juventus will battle in the big match of this Serie A’s matchday. Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri has already decided most of his lineup, the only doubt being for the left-back spot. In the last few minutes Sarri seems more convinced to […]
Liveblog: Roma-SPAL & Napoli-Juventus
Liveblog: Roma-SPAL & Napoli-Juventus
Join us for all the build-up and action to today’s two big Serie A games, Roma-SPAL and leaders Napoli hosting reigning champions Juventus. If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. We begin at the Stadio Olimpico at 17.30 GMT with Roma aiming to get back on track against […]
Line-ups: Roma-SPAL
Line-ups: Roma-SPAL
Roma give Cengiz Under and Maxime Gonalons rare starts, partnering Edin Dzeko and Stephan El Shaarawy against SPAL. It kicks off at 17.30 GMT, follow the build-up and action from this game and Napoli-Juventus on the LIVEBLOG. Eusebio Di Francesco has to revitalise his squad after their surprise 1-1 draw with Genoa in Serie A […]
Coppa last-16 dates confirmed
Coppa last-16 dates confirmed
The dates and times for the Coppa Italia last-16 ties have been confirmed to start on December 12. Coppa Italia last-16 schedule (kick-off times in GMT): Tuesday December 12: Inter-Pordenone (20:00) Wednesday December 13: Fiorentina-Sampdoria (16:30) Wednesday December 13: Milan-Verona (20:00) Thursday December 14: Lazio-Cittadella (20:00) Friday December 19: Napoli-Udinese (20:00) Wednesday December 20: Atalanta-Sassuolo […]
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will not contest FA charge but urges Premier League referees to nail down on time-wasting: ‘I accept it… but they must learn to protect the team trying to win’
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will not contest FA charge but…
Antonio Conte[1] will not contest the FA charge for his touchline dismissal but urged referees to get a grip on time-wasting in the Premier League[2]. Conte will pay a fine of £8,000 after being ordered from the bench by Neil Swarbrick following a verbal outburst at fourth official Lee Mason during Chelsea’s 1-0 win against […]
D’Ambrosio: “I Want To Do Well At Inter For As Long As Possible”
D’Ambrosio: “I Want To Do Well At Inter For As Long…
Inter full back Danilo D’Ambrosio previewed Sunday’s clash with Chievo Verona in an interview on the sidelines of an event at Inter’s official tailors, Brooks Brothers. “We have to think about winning with Chievo, no matter what happens between Napoli and Juventus. Chievo is a team that can challenge any opponent, we must have the […]
‘Bologna won’t sell Verdi’
‘Bologna won’t sell Verdi’
Bologna’s sporting director has asserted that the club will not sell wantaway forward Simone Verdi in January. Inter had reportedly hoped to bring in Verdi next month, while Napoli and Roma were also credited with an interest in the Milan youth product, but Riccardo Bigon made it clear the Rossoblu would try to hold on […]
When Allegri met Sarri
When Allegri met Sarri
Napoli and Juventus meet at the San Paolo tonight for the biggest game of the season so far, but the two Coaches have been locking horns for close to 15 years. Massimiliano Allegri and Maurizio Sarri first encountered each other in the 2003-04 Serie C2 season. Allegri had hung up his boots the previous season […]