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Juventus
Football Club


www.juventus.com


Founded
1897

Colours
Black and White

Nickname
La Vecchia Signora

President
Andrea Agnelli

Manager
Antonio Conte

The New Juventus Arena
(Capacity: 41.000)

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ROSA CAMPIONI D'ITALIA 2011-2012

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Goalkeepers:
1. Gianluigi Buffon
13. Alexander Manninger
30. Marco Storari

Defenders:
3. Giorgio Chiellini
4. Martín Cáceres
6. Fabio Grosso
11. Paolo De Ceglie
15. Andrea Barzagli
19. Leonardo Bonucci
26. Stephan Lichtsteiner

Midfielders:
7. Simone Pepe
8. Claudio Marchisio
17. Eljero Elia
20. Simone Padoin
21. Andrea Pirlo
22. Arturo Vidal
24. Emanuele Giaccherini
27. Miloš Krasić
28. Marcelo Estigarribia
34. Luca Marrone

Attackers:
10. Alessandro Del Piero
14. Mirko Vučinić
18. Fabio Quagliarella
23. Marco Borriello
32. Alessandro Matri


PALMARES

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30 Serie A Championships

1904/05, 1925/26, 1930/31, 1931/32, 1932/33, 1933/34, 1934/35, 1949/50, 1951/52, 1957/58, 1959/60, 1960/61, 1966/67, 1971/72, 1972/73, 1974/75, 1976/77, 1977/78, 1980/81, 1981/82, 1983/84, 1985/86, 1994/95, 1996/97, 1997/98, 2001/02, 2002/03, 2004/05, 2005/06, 2011/12

9 Italian Cups

1937/38 vs. Torino
1941/42 vs. Milan
1958/59 vs. Internazionale
1959/60 vs. Fiorentina
1964/65 vs. Internazionale
1978/79 vs. Palermo
1982/83 vs. Verona
1989/90 vs. Milan
1994/95 vs. Parma

4 Italian Supercups

1995 vs. Parma
1997 vs. Vicenza
2002 vs. Parma
2003 vs. Milan

2 European Cups

1984/85 vs. Liverpool
1995/96 vs. Ajax

1 Cup Winners Cup

1983/84 vs. Porto

3 UEFA Cups

1976/77 vs. Athletic Bilbao
1989/90 vs. Fiorentina
1992/93 vs. Borussia Dortmund

2 European Supercups

1984 vs. Liverpool
1996 vs. Paris Saint-Germain

2 Intercontinental Cups

1985 vs. Argentinos Juniors
1996 vs. River Plate

1 Intertoto Cup

1999 vs. Stade Rennais



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FOOOOOOOOOOOOORZA JUVE!

what's the name of the new stadium? nice thread.

It's widely referred to as the Juventus Arena, but the official name of the stadium will be sold to a sponsor.

It would have to be an artists rendering if it was full of fans.

hah (H)

don't confuse the lack of tickets sold in recent seasons to a lack of passion or interest from the populace ... Juve are the first top-flight Italian team to get a new stadium for a long time ... and they'll be the first Italian team to own their own stadium (!!) ...

if they're competing for European trophies again, the crowds will throng ...

Man, I remember watching Champions League games back when Zidane was there and the stadium was empty.

I think we've talked about this before: the Delle Alpi sucked; the crowd were too separated from the pitch and they hated it ... one can understand the problem when one sees that they were able to build the entire new stadium inside the old Delle Alpi ...

Anyway, Italian stadiums are always empty. This Juventus new one looks beautiful, very british.

I think we've talked about this before: the Delle Alpi sucked; the crowd were too separated from the pitch and they hated it ... one can understand the problem when one sees that they were able to build the entire new stadium inside the old Delle Alpi ...

Yeah we've definitely talked about this before.

Agree with Arnau, it looks fantastic. Amazing that they're the first Italian club to own their statium? How is that possibly true?

all others are owned by their municipalities (or in the Olimpico's case, by CONI, the Olympic Committee) ...

Most teams are planning on building their own stadiums as well, we were just the first in Italy to own our new arena. No one wants to play in decrepit stadiums anymore. No more stadium sharing, either, if those plans are ever realized. Merda and Culan each have plans for their own stadiums, as do Lazio and Roma.

It's so small. :(

Edit: Looks like Bastos is pretty much a done deal

New season, and with it comes new hope. Sadly, I don't see us doing any better this year.. although I hope I'm wrong on this one. We need to make a big transfer this summer (fingers crossed for Kun Aguero) and get rid of all the deadwood.

Edit: btw, here's some pics of the almost finished new stadium:

http://i54.tinypic.com/11c4b44.jpghttp://i56.tinypic.com/2lwreck.jpg

Looks awesome !!

time to get back on track guys. forza Juve!


let's see this again next summer


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I can't believe Juve decided to sign Pepe and Marco Motta permanently. They were TERRIBLE last year, and added absolutely nothing to Juventus; no skill, no nothing. They signed Matri and Quagliarella aswell, and I like them, but it makes you wonder about the World Class signing they promised to make. These 4 (mediocre) players alone just cost Juve around 37 million euros... What do you guys think? :(

Simone Pepe is a mule ...

Marco Motta, on the other hand, showed real promise a few years ago, during the time when he was the Azzurrini captain ... but he hasn't progressed at all since his move to Roma -- where he looked like a genuine diamond-in-the-rough at first, but somehow faded soon after the move was made permanent ...

I like Quags ... I don't think there is anything mediocre about his ability, but he needs to stay fit ...

the big-name signings are supposedly on the horizon ... Michel Bastos is the first name, for whom negotiations are apparently at an advanced stage ...

then there is Giuseppe Rossi, who would be a star signing ... Barça dangled quite a lot of cash before cooling their interest, so Villarreal may not compromise on their asking price too soon ... and apparently Inter are sniffing around as well, having missed out on Alexis ...

I think you guys still need solid defensive reinforcements ... but you'll probably have to sell from that department first, to clear up some squad space ...

Pepito Rossi worth €30M.

they apparently have 50 mil to spend this summer, outside of the money spent on completing the purchase options of all the loanees ...

I really hope we sign a big name this summer. Marotta can go **** himself if he goes after another second-rate striker like Vucinic and doesn't give it a try for Aguero. As for signing Bastos.. hope we get him, he's tons better than Pepe.

All presidents and GM's we've had over the last 5 years promised us ''CHAMPIONS'' and didn't deliver... It's difficult to stay confident and optimistic. :(

But this is one gooooooodlookin' stadium! Can't wait for our first game there.

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let's see who we eventually get. we've been linked with half the continent.

well, it seems as though the Bastos deal has been called off ... the only reason I can think of is to have enough cash to make a real push for Kun, while leaving some loose change for the January market (either to finance wages for a big-name loan signing, or to actually make a purchase) ...

and your #16 jersey is still open; that'll be the clincher for the Agüero deal ...

I think we could probably get both Aguero and Bastos.. but it depends on how much money we can get on the offload of Iaquinta and Amauri.

I really hope we sign a big name this summer. Marotta can go **** himself if he goes after another second-rate striker like Vucinic and doesn't give it a try for Aguero. As for signing Bastos.. hope we get him, he's tons better than Pepe.let's see who we eventually get. we've been linked with half the continent.well, it seems as though the Bastos deal has been called off ... the only reason I can think of is to have enough cash to make a real push for Kun, while leaving some loose change for the January market (either to finance wages for a big-name loan signing, or to actually make a purchase) ...

your #16 jersey is still open; that'll be the clincher for the Agüero deal ...

and here's a thought: it is clear you guys are stocked on forwards for the season ... but the creative department is a bit thin ... if there is enough cash for Kun, why are Marotta & Co. not going for Pastore?

I mean, Amauri is being looked at by Palermo as it is ... throw him, Tiago, and may a decent youngster like Ciro Immobile (or whichever U21 Palermo want) into a part-exchange offer, and you could land JP by only spending 30 of the 50 mil kitty, allowing enough of a remainder to capture another good player -- like negotiating a €15m deal to keep Aquilani, or landing an excellent central defender like Simon Kjær ...

Pastore wouldn't fit in Conte's 4-2-4 from what i've seen, also Palermo would rape us for every euro possible.

As for other deals, that is implying that our management is not completely inept at their jobs (namely Marotta)

Pastore wouldn't fit in Conte's 4-2-4 from what i've seenhah, 'see' more, I guess I'd say, joey ...


also Palermo would rape us for every euro possible.yeah ...


As for other deals, that is implying that our management is not completely inept at their jobs (namely Marotta)yeah ...

See more? Haha will do, i'll give it a look into .

Also, Almiron return?

Apparently, we've agreed personal terms with Aguero, now we just have to convince Atletico Madrid and throw enough money at them for his transfer. Take that rumor for what it's worth.

Nought?

I'm feeling positive about the chances though, Marotta said he and G.Rossi are exactly what they are looking for

If Rossi wanted the most playing time available to him, he'd join us rather than Barca. I think it's more likely we get Aguero.

I think you guys still need solid defensive reinforcements ... but you'll probably have to sell from that department first, to clear up some squad space ...guess you'll buy first, before selling the likes of Grygera ...

http://www.juventus.com/juvecom/wcm/imageservice?galleryimageid=0bd03634-c03e-4212-90d4-27b58fb3b89b&width=470

Lichtsteiner is a very good RB ... and that now makes 2 attacking Swiss wingbacks who know the league well ... a more than decent start to the transfer window, methinks ...

nice sign, Lichtsteiner is great player

Finally fullbacks. Now lets just hope they can stay relatively injury free :facepalm:

At. Madrid want $45 mil for Kun, Marotta is offering $30mil. I'm sure they'll find a middle ground. Agent says we are the closest, so fingers crossed.

Let's all pray.

*dreams away...*

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(found on another forum)

Aguero - Matri

or

Aguero - Quagliarella?

Whats you guys preferences? (It doesn't hurt to dream)

Great to see that Aguero is keen to join us. Now let's hope Marotta can make a deal with Atletico.

And if we sign him, I would play with Aguero and Matri.

Yeah, I'd probably go with Matri-Aguero aswell. We'd have such an incredible strike force with them and Quagliarella and Del Piero, but hopefully Juve will sign another player that can supply these players. The Bastos rumours faded for the moment, so I'm not sure who'd the front runner in that department. Vucinic?

Not sure what'll happen to Amauri, Iaquinta and Luca Toni. Lol, Luca Toni... I forgot we had him for a second.

Vucinic is too inconsistent, but then again so was Quags before he joined us, so who knows, right? He's got talent and he could fit perfectly in the 4-2-4 masked as a 4-4-2 that Conte wishes to use next season.

-------------------------Matri--------------------------------------
----------------------------------Aguero---------------------------
--Vucinic---------------------------------------------------Krasic--

------------------ Marchisio----------Melo(Vidal???)-----------------

--Ziegler-----------Chiellini-----------Bonucci----------Lichtsteiner--

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Simply orgasmic.

hopefully Juve will sign another player that can supply these players. The Bastos rumours faded for the moment, so I'm not sure who'd the front runner in that department. Vucinic?the Bastos story wasn't a rumour; they've stopped negotiations because they don't want to spend that much on him just yet, when it could risk not landing the big star Kun ...



Vucinic is too inconsistent, but then again so was Quags before he joined us, so who knows, right? He's got talent and he could fit perfectly in the 4-2-4 masked as a 4-4-2 that Conte wishes to use next season.I like Mirko a lot ... but he is definitely too inconsistent (though, admittedly, Jérémy Menez redefines what that word means), and he can't score tap-ins for sh!t ...

but he does have a heck of a creative ability, and can score some wonder goals ... that's why he'd be perfect to fill a creative forward's role, supplying to people who would convert those chances more often than not ...

and the coach may need to whip him into line about putting in defensive work, but I don't think that will be difficult ...



Not sure what'll happen to Amauri, Iaquinta and Luca Toni. Lol, Luca Toni... I forgot we had him for a second.in the bin? or someone else's bin, in exchange for peanuts, or pistachios ...

I'm not overly keen on both Bastos and Vucinic.. But unfortuanetely there haven't been too many rumours of anyone else for the left

I'm not overly keen on both Bastos and Vucinic.. But unfortuanetely there haven't been too many rumours of anyone else for the leftNani :biggrinx:

I'm sorry, serious rumours :innocent_smile_1:

Not sure what'll happen to Amauri, Iaquinta and Luca Toni. Lol, Luca Toni... I forgot we had him for a second.

You're welcome (H)

heard we're interested in CSKA Moscow's Honda, what do you think? I kinda like him tbh.

as for the Aguero rumours, if we really had a shot at getting him, he'd been signed by now imo. don't expect a 31 august "Moggi".

I'm quite sure Aguero is pretty much wrapped up, actually. Give it another week before you give up ;)

but the Juve have money to sign all these players?

but the Juve have money to sign all these players?

Hell no. I think they're probably taking a risk and speculating on the money they think they'll make on the new stadium.

Hell no. I think they're probably taking a risk and speculating on the money they think they'll make on the new stadium.

Hehe.




Too early to celebrate Aguero's transfer? :browsmiley:

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Too early to celebrate Aguero's transfer? :browsmiley:

Probably, but seriously congrats on that transfer. Biggest one in ages for you guys.

Jesus Christ this is actually happening? :icon_spin:

Jesus Christ this is actually happening? :icon_spin:

jejeje

and which players must leave Juve?

but the Juve have money to sign all these players?Hell no. I think they're probably taking a risk and speculating on the money they think they'll make on the new stadium.yeah, the control of Juve is only with the Agnelli family ... those poor bastards; they haven't got several multi-billion dollar companies they control and can use to leverage revenue streams for making such investments ...

apparently the marquis Luca di Montezemelo, known for something called "Ferrari", handed over the reigns to his avenues of power to John Elkann, the current Juve chairman ... but I mean really, how much financial power can a company called "Ferrari", and its supposed parent company Fiat and partner investment management group Exor, actually have?

Because the Fiat S.p.A shareholders will be thrilled to make up the losses of Juventus? Come on bro. Breach of fiduciary duty.

no, Exor S.p.A. holds the controlling stake in Juve ...

Exor, Fiat, Juve -- they're all part of the Agnelli family business, and they'll do what they need to ...

Oh Xifio, why did you tell him about Exor? I wanted him to keep underestimating our financial resources.

Did Aquilani not have a good season for Juve?

Exor, Fiat, Juve -- they're all part of the Agnelli family business, and they'll do what they need to ...

You don't quite seem to realize what it means to be publicly traded, but whatever. I really couldn't give two ****s about Serie A, I just want Inter and Milan to get knocked off their little pedestal.

Did Aquilani not have a good season for Juve?

Nope, not at all, not fit and too fragile

You don't quite seem to realize what it means to be publicly traded, but whatever.haha, ok ... fyi, your point about stockholders is acknowledged, but is invalid ...


I really couldn't give two ****s about Serie Aoh no, say it ain't so!


I just want Inter and Milan to get knocked off their little pedestal.and what do you have against Milan and Inter? just the usual common person's will to see people who have succeeded, fail? this better not be another calciopoli-related misinformed grudge ...

and what do you have against Milan and Inter? just the usual common person's will to see people who have succeeded, fail?

Uhhhh.... yeah, that's exactly what it is. I don't like people (or clubs) to think they're better than they are.

Man, just saw the goal Aguero scored.. I'll be so pissed if we don't manage to get him. Hope we don't get screwed by City again like the Dzeko deal so .. **** off Man City !!!

Man, Dzeko was available for 18 months. If you didn't sign him, that's your club's fault, not City.

Man, just saw the goal Aguero scored.. I'll be so pissed if we don't manage to get him. Hope we don't get screwed by City again like the Dzeko deal so .. **** off Man City !!!

Seconded (Y)

Man, Dzeko was available for 18 months. If you didn't sign him, that's your club's fault, not City.

We wanted to.. but we couldn't sign him last year because of the stupid non-EU player limit rule. The best we could was this summer but he didn't want to wait.. and City really didn't need him tbh, they just buy for the sake of buying.

Last year, come on man. Dzeko was BEGGING for a move even in the summer of 2009. In fact, if I'm not mistaken in the summer of 2009 he only had eyes for Juventus, but you guys sat on your hands, and by 2010 he just wanted to go anywhere else.

Maybe he wanted out but I doubt Wolfsburg would have sold him in 2009, they were Bundesliga champions and he was their star player. Plus we got Diego that summer and we thought he was the man that'll take Juve to the next level, so Dzeko wasn't really a priority at that time.

Salihamidzic off to Wolfsburg. Dead wood at Juve, I'd say, but he did have one fine game:

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And he supposedly had a good influence in the dressing room aswell, so hey, thanks Brazzo!

Uhhhh.... yeah, that's exactly what it is. I don't like people (or clubs) to think they're better than they are.well, they're on a podium, not a pedestal ... so they are better than you think they are ...



Salihamidzic off to Wolfsburg. Dead wood at Juve, I'd say, but he did have one fine game:

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And he supposedly had a good influence in the dressing room aswell, so hey, thanks Brazzo!hah, that was a great game to watch as a neutral ... lot's of dead wood at Juve; good to see the clear-out has started, even if it's with a Bosman ...

well, they're on a podium, not a pedestal ... so they are better than you think they are ...

They're on a pedestal in Italy, a dying league now 4th best in Europe with most of the major clubs down right now. Just because they win in Serie A doesn't mean they're all that good. If you want to promote a farce that Napoli is filling the void left by Juventus or Roma or Lazio, that's on you. Italian football is extremely down right now.

They're on a pedestal in Italy, a dying league now 4th best in Europe with most of the major clubs down right now. Just because they win in Serie A doesn't mean they're all that good. If you want to promote a farce that Napoli is filling the void left by Juventus or Roma or Lazio, that's on you. Italian football is extremely down right now.oh, this is about wanting to see smaller teams beat traditional giants so that Italy's UEFA coefficient goes down the following season! hah, pathetic ...

I don't think you have too much scope to be talking about pedestals and not being good enough ... Inter, for one, are better than your club ... that's twice you guys have been beaten by them in the last two Champions League editions, right? losing to a team from a 4th rate league? that makes you, what, 5th rate at least ... man, it must suck to be you right now ...

and by your logic of hating people and clubs who think they are better than they are, you must hate yourself, and your perception of your club's standing, quite a lot right now ...

It has nothing to do with the coefficients, I was merely responding to you saying how awesome the Milan clubs are because they win stuff in Italy. **** is with you and starting all these arguments for no reason? It's human nature to want to see people at the top get taken down.

I was merely responding to you saying how awesome the Milan clubs are because they win stuff in Italy.uh, what?


It has nothing to do with the coefficients.... **** is with you and starting all these arguments for no reason? It's human nature to want to see people at the top get taken down.yeah, I said so, you agreed, and we'd have been good ...

but then you started off on clubs thinking they're better than they are ... Milan won the league comfortably, and Inter finished second -- they are better than the other teams in Italy ...

they never claimed to be the best in Europe, or any such thing ... Inter were the defending European Champions last season, but they never pretended to be the team that would break the repeat UCL champion hoodoo ...

so it is not at all clear where you're getting this 'not better than they think they are' stuff ... when you mentioned it being a "farce" for Napoli to think they can replace the traditional top teams, I thought it may be coz you wanted to see smaller teams beat the big boys in calcio, thereby ensuring a wholesale "farce" for Italy, both domestically and in Europe (the following season) ...

read your own ******* words for once if you want clarity

http://www.football-italia.net/blogs/sc190.html

:)

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I would prefer you guys get Kun, coz I think Pepito will end up in Italy sooner or later ...

but Atleti will hold out for €45m, especially since Man City, Chelsea, Real, etc. are still interested ... the hope lies in the possibility that, along with 30 mil cash, they accept taking Momo or Melo and maybe Marco Motta in part-exchange -- hah!

Uh oh... the new jerseys will be unveiled today...

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There has been a hideous pink away kit swirling around the internets for a while now, and this might confirm that shirt... We'll find out soon. :(


Oh, and Pirlo for the first time in Bianconeri colours. :D

http://localhostr.com/file/HVFl4XT/pirlo_tunica1.jpg

http://www.independent.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00616/juventus_616661a.jpg

this pink one? haha (H)

btw, that Juve ceremonial robe is badass ... and Pirlo pulls off the 'mysterious vestments' look quite well ...

That's the one... and it has just been confirmed.

http://www.juventus.com/resources/images/news/galleryimage/c12cb002-2792-4836-8067-88596af8ac3d.jpg
http://www.juventus.com/resources/images/news/galleryimage/bd40999c-7ee3-435f-af11-cadc5f0d0eea.jpg

The horror... The horror... And those sponsors, man, ****.

Oh no, both are terrible, not just the away one.

I'm also losing hope of signing Kun Aguero, I don't think it's going to happen anymore. :(

I know, that pink shirt was probably the final nail in the coffin.

Sometimes pink kits work ok, they are "out there" and edgy. But adding that star to it just makes it double flamboyant.

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/4796/xifiojuvestarsigning.png

I would prefer you guys get Kun, coz I think Pepito will end up in Italy sooner or later ...

but Atleti will hold out for €45m, especially since Man City, Chelsea, Real, etc. are still interested ... the hope lies in the possibility that, along with 30 mil cash, they accept taking Momo or Melo and maybe Marco Motta in part-exchange -- hah!

49 / 51 8| Agüero is so unknow in italy.

Its because Rossi is Italian and Del Piero-ish.

Aguero is miles better than Rossi. More consistent, too.

49 / 51 8| Agüero is so unknow in italy.Its because Rossi is Italian and Del Piero-ish.exactly! despite Pepito being Italian, and regarded as a potential heir to Alex, Kun still tips the scales -- that's how highly he's regarded ...

http://localhostr.com/file/HVFl4XT/pirlo_tunica1.jpgthat Juve ceremonial robe is badass ...http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/5406/xifiopiquerobedisky.jpg

turns out all the robe stuff is for an ad campaign by Sky Sport Italia, called "Solo su Sky lo sport fa miracoli"...

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Aside from the transfer dreams, it'd be a dream to see Buffon fit for an entire season again after all these louzy years. I want to see the Gigi of old, the Gigi that seemed impossible to score on (which obviously isn't the case, but that's how I always felt with his presence in goal). How many points did he win for Juve over the years, aside from the last few? His presence is so important to the defense and the entire team. One of the best and most charismatic goalkeepers ever, when fit and confident nonetheless... FORZA GIIIGGIIIIIIII.

Definitely! Favourite keeper of all-time after Baía :D

exactly! despite Pepito being Italian, and regarded as a potential heir to Alex, Kun still tips the scales -- that's how highly he's regarded ...

I think the treacherous little dickhole would be the better purchase actually. Rossi is under rated because he doesn't dribble around as many defenders as these quick little South Americans, but he really is special. Think he's a better player, and his buyout is slightly cheaper. And then obviously he'd adapt to Italy much faster.

http://localhostr.com/file/HVFl4XT/pirlo_tunica1.jpg

He looks like he's going to burn all Torino fans at the stake for heresy.

yeah, Rossi would be good too. and I agree with what you said there. ^

if possible to contract the two are fantastic players, would be an incredible double

Looks like we abandoned the chase for Aguero in favor of Giuseppe Rossi. Fvck ! I somehow knew he wouldn't come.. it was too good to be true. Couldn't care less about Rossi, I really don't like him.

Juve , storia di un Gay amore ...

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...jejejeje

LMAO I'm a Juve fan but that **** is hilarious. Our new shirts are hideous!

Thats the gayest shirt on the whole world. They could've used a less gay shade or pink.

Will any hetero buy this shirt?

female fans will.

Bam. Marketing win.

Pink can be pulled off correctly.


They just didn't.

In some positions, Juve has so many players like forward : Matri, Del Piero, Toni, Iaquinta, Quagliarella, Pasquato and they are still chasing Aguero and Rossi.

Also lot of center midfields: Pirlo, Sissoko, Melo, Marchisio, Pazienza, Tiago, Almiron, Ekdal (he has more attacking mind).

7 forwards and 8 central midfields.

Btw, what system you think Conte will use?
I don't know how players like Krasic, Pepe and Martinez fit into the system.

Matri

Average

Del Piero

Old

Toni

Washed out

Iaquinta

Useless

Quagliarella

Average

Pasquato

Pasqwho?

Matri is not average, he's good :).
I'm agree about others, they should wash out useless players.

Juve Arena opens Sept. 8th (link (http://www.juventus.com/wps/portal/en/news/14july2011_Inaugurazione_NuovoStadio/!ut/p/b1/xZHJbrNAEISfJQ9AGJZgc2QYGwbD2GyGcEFsBsxuCIufPv4j_c ec0y2V1FIdvqqmA9qngzaayzyayq6N6n93IISsIInWSWEAuFyP ABsXrDjQuTIXlvZoX01WiHicKxgVHHWCeCFy6U0PtXnoaADsjO 4HJJh2eximW8sRPhwTvz45bGfVvjqUB8RkMeVTN0OrC6-URH7pNirsqbQ2175HwGhq2xdFRKB7indlkCrpnXJCRb5NsGLck hQd2JOBrQ7qyKWFnhm7rlzw2qxw_JSnNa76sxZ4ibHC6WjZmJn Pm4w-TIrddlLKLxW8vHIEP1HBLyMB-vNl2IUsAIoIGQkonA4Bdk9HVYc75myztEP7gA_t-9JzYgcuSHVJOdkXXS5OjiESBofGJqbEqZ5nm7iqXSRVIMSdJUR 1U1RR31eRoA11M9z6prRj5WuKeu1lWYe2Kd3Ag3nlbWagUI8Wz rkg5RKfYyL-B_vlSRb312C_Ncb8GZhGB2XcvC9J8w7euT0nsBwjcOxL-b1AX-8JK6IOL0fJz3uqwrOVt4Q1PgkeELAl_cuVr80s1NxRXwTbpaTU-Nie1U0Pm6fG4R3M1_J-qseU9NHTQ_aWL0arJ2m-8FrkR7LpjUR2z3uqz7TMaPNUDauCGuvNHBVrtOraA6GZgHjTdS FC8j7fZ_N0iF0rlu-zdWTBrDEpdAivPoqjOAWOUHoIs_bDPV-yL_lqUp0TXXc6b_fePbuJ6KPOSgTeaKJ2TUb3zdzvmZ_l****7 Ru1A0Xn/dl4/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/?pragma=no-cache)) ... here's some recent pics ... it all looks set to be great!


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EDIT:

inside shots:

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EDIT II:

one more ... this is SoccerGaming, so here's what it's going to look like in FIFA 12:

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Tevez?

He would be great for Juve but I doubt he wants to come to Serie A. Think he'll end up in Brazil, which is a shame, he's an awesome player.

And the new stadium looks incredible, love that british look with the stands being so close to the pitch.

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Tevez?

Please yes!

Beautiful stadium, reminds me of Cornellà-El prat.

very nice indeed. But the capacity is just 41,000.

if their average attendance over the season is capacity, I think they'd be thrilled ...

Beautiful stadium, reminds me of Cornellà-El prat.

Traidor

Traidor

Don't hate Espanyol please, they are like our retarded brother but still a Catalan club.

I'm agree about others, they should wash out useless players.

WTF does that mean?

Don't hate Espanyol please, they are like our retarded brother but still a Catalan club.

I think bastard brother would be a better word.(Y)

WTF does that mean?

u know, some of them are really useless, nobody will buy them :clapwap:

Hey guys, why pay so much for Vidal? You know, his contract is up at the end of the year, why not wait for 6 months and then offer him a contract for free!

(and then get crushed by Bayern's offer you hijacking assholes)

Melo is rumored to be on the way out so Vidal would be the sensible purchase to replace him. Don't think we can wait to fill that void in midfield, Pirlo is gonna need someone to cover up his defensive deficiencies.

Mickey D's ... the Colonel soon too, I'm sure ... and a personal TV for every seat ... John Elkann is an American man, and he knows what the people want ...

http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/2092/xifiojuvearenamcdonalds.jpg

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Melo and Amuari should go.

also Sissoko, Grosso, Toni, etc. I don't see any big changes coming our way though...

also Sissoko, Grosso, Toni, etc. I don't see any big changes coming our way though...Grosso and Toni would be experienced back-ups ... but the Italian papers say Momo may be the deal-clinching makeweight in the Vidal deal ...

Felipe Melo will leave too (good riddance, I should think?), which will help finance the remaining purchases ...

speaking of which, you guys have apparently joined Roma in going for Simon Kjær! I'm sure I mentioned him in this thread already as a guy who would genuinely improve the starting XI ... if he can rediscover his Palermo level and grow from there, you've got your central defence sorted for years to come ...


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EDIT / UPDATE: seems Galatasaray are going to pay €1.5m (apart from covering wages) to take Melo on loan for a year, with a €13m fee to complete the transfer in 2012 ... sounds pretty good for Juve ...

Good riddance. Melo is probably my least favorite Juve player ever.

BENVENUTO ARTURO!

EDIT / UPDATE: seems Galatasaray are going to pay €1.5m (apart from covering wages) to take Melo on loan for a year, with a €13m fee to complete the transfer in 2012 ... sounds pretty good for Juve ...

Sounds like a dream, i wish they take Milito from us.

I like.

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Now, for this left winger and STAR striker... C'mon Marotta!

Sounds like a dream, i wish they take Milito from us.maybe Zubizaretta should give them a call? them, and Anzhi too ...



I like.

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg819/scaled.php?server=819&filename=18838525405311462192517.jpg&res=medium€5m + €3m + €2.5m + variables (≤ €2 million) over the next 2.5 years? that's some solid work by Marotta & Co. ...



Now, for this left wingerok, this one is a little convoluted ... basically, it looks like it's between Michel Bastos and Juan Manuel Vargas ...

for Bastos, it's pretty straightforward: Lyon want straight cash ...

the offer for Vargas, though, includes Jorge Martínez; but Fiorentina want Bonucci plus cash ... Juve were already considering Simon Kjær ... but now they've also asked Catania about Matías Silvestre (to replace Bonucci) ... Catania have said they're willing to talk if the proposed deal would include Sergio Almirón -- which is very doable ... still, that's a lot of negotiating to get through without hitches ...



and STAR strikerVillarreal are stalling over finding a replacement ... don't believe this was not addressed by them when Barça came in, so clearly this is about price ... this one may drag out a little more ...

Del Piero... you old fox...

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Del Piero still has it. He'll forever be gifted but can't play a whole game anymore. A LEGEND regardless

So Aguero signed with City, Tevez will most likely go to Inter (please God no) and the most recent rumors suggest we've given up on Rossi because of his price tag and made Vucinic our main transfer target. **** ! 7th place here we come ! again

Yeah Villarreal have just sold Cazorla so i don't think Peppito is moving this season.

^ Juve can still offer cash plus Jorge Martínez, Iago Falqué, and even Almirón in part exchange if Villarreal are concerned about squad depth ... unfortunately Villarreal may do what Valencia did (David Villa and David Silva sold, Juan Mata retained), just to have a star player still lead the team ...

btw, have you guys heard the Berbatov rumours? would make for a poor consolation prize ... I mean Berba's not bad, but the fans surely won't care for another old, slow forward ...

if not Pepito this summer, then Adebayor on loan from Man City would be a cost-effective year-long solution ...


EDIT:

oh and for the left-wing, Marotta should look no further than Dédé Ayew ...

looks like Lugano is next, he's good defender and true leader but he's 30.

I really hope we sign a big name this summer. Marotta can go **** himself if he goes after another second-rate striker like Vucinic and doesn't give it a try for Aguero.(H)

Post number 300 to say welcome to Mirko Vucinc!

I think it's a good move for us. Inexpensive, experienced player, possibly at the best age for a forward (27). If we get Lugano and Vargas to join we might be back on track to greatness.

LINK: http://www.footballpress.net/?action=read&idsel=89886

I wanted to buy the new Juventus home shirt with the name and number of our new SUPERSTAR, but it looks like Marotta saved me some money. El Kun was never meant to be.

I don't think Vucinic is such a bad signing though, I agree... I still don't see this team challenging Milan or Inter, but 3rd place should be within reach. F*cking depressing. :(

I wanted to buy the new Juventus home shirt with the name and number of our new SUPERSTAR, but it looks like Marotta saved me some money. El Kun was never meant to be.

I don't think Vucinic is such a bad signing though, I agree... I still don't see this team challenging Milan or Inter, but 3rd place should be within reach. F*cking depressing. :(

Our shirts are truly horrible this year you might as well save your money.

what happened to Giuseppe Rossi chase? It looked very close!!!!

Villarreal sold Cazorla to Malaga for a lot of money and decided to take Rossi off the market.

Bad luck for Juve. Vucinic is good but Juve needs an ace up front, you already have lots of average (semi good) players. I still prefer good old Alex to players like him.

Let's just face it, we aren't the powerhouse we once were. We're more of an average team right now who isn't capable of enticing top players.

Let's just face it, we aren't the powerhouse we once were. We're more of an average team right now who isn't capable of enticing top players.

A lion is always lion even if he becomes old.
Btw, you already signed some good players as well. I think if Juve sign a quality player up front, they have a decent team next year.

Vucinic is okay. he's obviously not world class but he's better than what we have now.

Vucinic is okay. he's obviously not world class but he's better than what we have now.

I honestly think he is a very good choice if we are playing 16m. Once we get back into the Champions League we will be back for Rossi.

What's the latest with Juan Vargas LB/LM transfer saga? Latest rumor is "Juve" (Y)

about Vucinic he will use the shirt #11?

^ Krasić should take it for obvious reasons -- he can't escape the comparison, so he might as well embrace it ...

Mirko should be using #7 (not f*cking Simone Pepe) ... maybe he'll take #1+8 coz it seems Quags is not in favour ...


unfortuanetely there haven't been too many rumours of anyone else for the leftNani :biggrinx:I'm sorry, serious rumours :innocent_smile_1:still don't think there's much to them, but they are back ...

the Vargas and Perotti rumours come from the more credible sources, while apparently Elia is also being considered ... the problem with Bastos remains the high asking price ...

Perotti is a good player for Juventus but Sevilla/Del Nido don't sell their best players for peanuts (Remember Baptista, Ramos, Alves etc.) and doesn't seems Juventus have many money to spend.

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and now I have coffee on me.

http://www.solocalcio.com/gallery/giovani/IMAGES/perrotta.jpg

Someone at Juventus once believed Perrotta had it in him to be a Juventino! ;) Man, the midfield we had back then... Zidane, Deschamps, Davids, Conte. Perrotta was shipped out to Bari (after only playing 5 matches) in the Zambrotta deal. He did serve a purpose after all, hehe.

I'm also pretty excited about the possible signing of Diego Lugano. Lugano is a very determined, strong player and I think he'd form a great partnership with Chiellini. I think I read Lugano has a release fee of 3.5M euros, so I don't mind the fact he's 30. He has just the right age/experience to add something to our struggling backline.

I read Perrotta at first























and now I have coffee on me.(H)



I'm also pretty excited about the possible signing of Diego Lugano. Lugano is a very determined, strong player and I think he'd form a great partnership with Chiellini. I think I read Lugano has a release fee of 3.5M euros, so I don't mind the fact he's 30. He has just the right age/experience to add something to our struggling backline.I've read that about the release clause, and I question whether the fine print complicates things ...

or indeed if Lugano is not the first (or even second) choice on the CB shortlist ... coz otherwise it would/should have been wrapped up quite quickly ...



Perotti is a good player for Juventus but Sevilla/Del Nido don't sell their best players for peanuts (Remember Baptista, Ramos, Alves etc.) and doesn't seems Juventus have many money to spend.yeah, Perotti's not Diego Capel ...

apparently the initial inquiry was for around €8-10 mil, though Juve clearly want to use Jorge Martínez as a makeweight if possible (which certainly seems the case for the Juan Manuel Vargas bid) ...

yeah I know, I just can't stand him. never understood how he got into the Azzurri. same goes for Ambrosini, Zanetti, etc. midfielders that you can fit everywhere, but don't excel anywhere.


lol I just noticed my join date and post no. :facepalm:

For €10M they can have a signed shirt from Perotti. They are asking for 30.

if they can print the transfer + contract on the shirt, and get it signed for 10 mil, I don't think Juve will mind ...

bahhh...Vucinic #14 i dont like...jejeje....for me #11 is better

Vucinic and Krasic together a few years ago:


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(H)

Vargas can be a great solution for left area but Madrid is chasing him as well.
I think if Juve buy Vargas and one quality defender, they have a great team next year.

Still waiting for that quality defender and winger... Marotta said he's likely to make 2 or 3 more signings. Lugano/Alex, Perotti/Elia, and probably Giaccherini (the Cesena player with that legendary miss against us last year!). VAI BEPPE, VAI!!!

And this is hilarious...
http://www.up.98ia.com/images/2zyqmsnyduke84zvokqg.jpg

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I hope we get Alex and Elia. haven't seen Perotti play so I wouldn't know.

Yeah, I'm unfamiliar with Perotti aswell. Elia is great... when 100% fit. I've seen him play awful games. Elia relies on being 100% fit to be explosive and to get by his man, and when he's not 100% he's pretty much useless. Perotti is supposed to be pretty inconsistent aswell, but I read Conte thinks he's a better fit for his system. Sevilla play (or played) the same in a very offensive 4-4-2.

heard some rumours about Afellay, I wouldn't mind him at all.

Zubizarreta said he is not going anywhere at the Joan Gamper trophy, we has already sold Bojan and Jeffren so Afellay ain't leaving for a year or two at least. Better go after Elia (Y)

I would definitely prefer Eljero Elia because Afellay isn't a true winger. I know he can play there and do a good job, but at PSV he always played in the center and that's his true position. Obviously he would never make Barca's first team at center midfield, so he's willing to play on the wing for them. I still don't think he'll ever become a starter at Barca at any position, and it's just a matter of time before he has to move on.

I would definitely take Afellay over Marchisio (or f*cking Pepe and Martinez) at left wing, though! But ideally I'd like to see a true winger to finally provide some width to this team with Krasic on the other side.

I think Elia said some stupid stuff about Juve.

Giaccherini (Inter fan! boooo) in for his medical. Trademark mediocre signing by Marotta, though with Jorge Martinez going the other way (one of the most unsignificant players in Juventus history) it's not all that bad... Surely can't be worse.

http://www.up.98ia.com/images/ucbvyk9tfbufaaab1gb.jpg

Meh. At least Juve will sign a proper left winger and defender any day now... right?

Apparently the Fiore president said "No" to Juventus. I heard Barca's Afellay Ibrahim plan b? even Schalke's Jefferson Farfan.

Giaccherini, another average forward :(.

Next arrival: Marcelo Estigarribia. Loan with option to buy.

http://www.juventus.com/resources/images/news/galleryimage/64cc96be-872c-4fe0-a274-d5c40a6f3b35.jpg

I have absolutely no idea who this is. I watched a couple of games in the Copa America where he played for Paraguay (finalists) but I never really noticed him. I hope these Marotta signings turn out be masterstrokes, and that Estigarribia turns out be a new Camoranesi (but on the left). Make it happen, Estigarribia.

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Judging from this video he masters the craft of falling down.

These players are not even average for a club like Juventus.

http://www.juventus.com/resources/images/news/galleryimage/64cc96be-872c-4fe0-a274-d5c40a6f3b35.jpg

I have absolutely no idea who this is. I watched a couple of games in the Copa America where he played for Paraguay (finalists) but I never really noticed him. I hope these Marotta signings turn out be masterstrokes, and that Estigarribia turns out be a new Camoranesi (but on the left). Make it happen, Estigarribia.from what I saw of him at the Copa:ANYONE NEW?
no real standouts amongst the younger / lesser-known players at the tournament ... for Uruguay, only Sebastián Coates is new -- he has showed consistency, which is always a good sign for a young defender ...

amongst the others only Marcelo Estigarribia caught the eye, though I think he could be a supersub at a mediocre team in a top league, at best ...guess it's time for him to step it up ...

I saw most of Paraguay´s games in this Copa and he definitely standed out. In the game against Brazil he really managed to make evidence of Dani Alves and his porr defending. Great signing for us.

Ah, okay, that's cool. There's not much to lose with a ''loan with option to buy'' construction anyway. I can't wait to see the new Juve in action, and the opening of the new stadium... Damn player strikes.

Meanwhile, Diego Lugano off to PSG. :( Rumours are Chelsea want Krasic in the Alex deal, which frankly isn't going to happen. Bruno Alves?

You even made a joke about Juventus' history with "loan + option to buy" deals in the Chelmsford thread.

And hey, while you're making a mint on poaching Bayern targets that we can't get for various reasons, why not make a play for Howedes?

we're apparently getting Rhodolfo from São Paolo, 25 year old central defender, 1.95m tall. shouldn't cost too much I reckon. but why don't we sign proven players? it's not like he's going to get straight into the team.

Marotta's signings are random and improvised. It's probably because Juve arrive at their fourth or fifth choice for every position each time. Juve's fishing in a pond of players with a high risk flop factor, and it's costing Juve incredible amounts of money. I'm not sure for how much longer this can continue... We might end up like Newcastle United. (OH MY GOD!)

that's how it is man, you can't really attract anyone without playing in the CL at least. I still think we won't fall into mediocrity, but things aren't looking great for us atm. :(

ok, if you guys are ever going to convince Robin van Persie to a move, it'll be tonight!! Marotta: get on it!!

Haha, Moggi would've made the call by now. Sometimes I try to imagine what Juve's team would look like now had Calciopoli not happened... Van Persie could fit into that. :(

Wasn't he almost joining Juve when his contract with us was running out?

I never actually considered it but come to think about it... *drools*

apparently we just sold Ziegler to Trabzonspor. :facepalm:


oh and Grygera to Fulham probably.

Ziegler got fed up already with having to do his job and fight for a first team spot, so Conte gave Marotta the ok to sell him. Not the type of player we need.

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judging by this type of coverage and similar stuff makes me think he won't be just another young player we sign that's going to rot on the bench. sometimes when we sign a player with potential you just know he's not going to feature at all cause you don't even see the club mentioning him anywhere.

Apparently Juventus reached an agreement with HSV for the transfer for Eljero Elia.

However, in an interview with a Dutch newspaper this morning Elia said he isn't too thrilled about Juventus... He's afraid of racism in stadiums, and tactically speaking he doesn't know whether he'll fit in Serie A, also because he might have a hard time playing against double coverage. He would much rather play in England for Arsenal.

Juventus transfers have become such a tragic affair... This has ''flop'' written all over it. Don't forget he didn't succeed at HSV and he's mostly coming off the bench for them. I do remember he had a great start for them, but then he struggled with injuries.

He has attitude problems but is very talented.

I like Elia. I'm actually happy he's coming to Juve, he's fast, young and has potential to become better. Now all we need is a good solid CB.

Yeah, that's true. The Dutch media really made it seem like Juve had to convince him with a big money offer to sign with us. English teams never got serious, and he decided to go to Turin after all. Wasn't really nice to hear.

I do think it's awesome we finally have two classic wingers with Elia and Krasic. Both of them in top form improves Juve x100, it's really one of the greatest weapons in football, and not many teams have that.

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Ol' Giovanni Agnelli could've told him a couple of things about fashion, though...

Ol' Giovanni Agnelli could've told him a couple of things about fashion, though...

(H)


I'm not happy with the signing btw, since he thinks he has been forced to join us. I can see him becoming complacent (Italian teams being defensive, him not coping with it) rather than trying to improve.

it's a pre-EURO season, so he'll have to push hard for first team chances ...

and clearly he's a fickle chap, so just like his mind's been changed about joining Juve, I expect him to end up saying he is enjoying his time at the club fairly soon ...

It just wasn't his first choice, but that's no big deal. Tons of players have thrived at clubs that weren't their first choice. Not everyone can play for Real Madrid.

Any idea on the possible lineup here?

4-2-4 (actually an offensive 4-4-2): Buffon; De Ceglie, Chiellini, Barzagli, Lichtsteiner; Elia, Pirlo, Vidal, Krasic; Vucinic, Matri.

Pirlo in a two-man midfield could be a major problem, I'm not sure how Conte will solve this.

Another problem is the center of our defense. Chiellini does not have a worthy CB partner, and Marotta failed to get Alex, Lugano or Bruno Alves. It's 6PM on the 31st and Marotta declared: ''IL MERCATO E CHIUSO.'' (source: Gazzetta dello Sport). Ouch, Marotta, ouch... He really f*cked up in that department. :(

It just wasn't his first choice, but that's no big deal. Tons of players have thrived at clubs that weren't their first choice. Not everyone can play for Real Madrid.

At least Elia is honest, Roque Santa Cruz said that is was a childhood dream for him to join Betis (H).

At least Elia is honest, Roque Santa Cruz said that is was a childhood dream for him to join Betis (H).

You lie?

http://www.marca.com/2011/08/29/futbol/equipos/betis/1314624763.html

http://www.marca.com/2011/08/29/futbol/equipos/betis/1314624763.html

lmfao

Can somebody explain why Juve has 8 forwards:

Matri
Vučinić
Del Piero
Quagliarella
Amauri
Iaquinta
Toni
Giaccherini

and just two wingers and apparently that system need two:

Krasić
Elia
Pepe and Marchisio can play there but it's not their natural post.

I don't see a balance here.

Giaccherini is more like a left winger. Amauri won't get anywhere near the first team, Iaquinta will be injuried anyway, same for Del Piero and Toni most likely.

It was better to get rid of at least Amauri.

Defense is not that bad, I like it this way:
Lichtsteiner - Bonucci - Chiellini - Ziegler (Swiss and Italian combination)

Pirlo will be Juve's best signing this year, you first heard it here.

At least Elia is honest, Roque Santa Cruz said that is was a childhood dream for him to join Betis (H).

Would wouldn't want to play at the club of the Great Denilson!

It was better to get rid of at least Amauri.

Defense is not that bad, I like it this way:
Lichtsteiner - Bonucci - Chiellini - Ziegler (Swiss and Italian combination)

Pirlo will be Juve's best signing this year, you first heard it here.

the defense is really very good

Tbh, they have a decent team
Buffon
Lichtsteiner - Bonucci - Chiellini - Ziegler
---------------Vidal-Pirlo---------------
Krasic------------------------------Elia
-------------Vucinic-Matri--------------

12 man : Del Piero
other Subs: Storari, Barzagli, De Ceglie, Marchisio, Pepe, Quagliarella

Ziegler won't play. Conte doesn't like him. He will probably leave on loan to Fenerbahce in the next couple of days (Turkish transfer window closes Sept. 5th).

So De Ceglie, huh? not a bad player either.

Maybe this year would be Alex's last year. I'll miss him more than any player, he is the reason I became football fan.

Btw, Juve should terminate Amauri's contract, that guy is a disgrace.

Amauri damn wasn't he ripping it with Palermo before Juve snatched him?

Weird that he again started ripping it on loan at Parma. Maybe not made for bigger clubs.

Ziegler > Fenerbahce. 1 year loan, 1 million euros (with an option to buy I think). Good luck in Turkey's second division.

Trabzonspor want Amauri, Galatasaray want Toni. Amauri should reaallyyy leave, but I actually quite like Luca Toni. Now that we have pure wingers he could be very dangerous; not as a starter, but as an extra striker to put in late in games. He'd be good in that role.

Yeah as Theo mentioned, most of our forwards are injury prone so I think they should keep Toni.

Regarding Amauri, his attitude is disgusting and shambolic, Juve should terminate his contract and make an example.

Yeah as Theo mentioned, most of our forwards are injury prone so I think they should keep Toni.

Regarding Amauri, his attitude is disgusting and shambolic, Juve should terminate his contract and make an example.

Elia said that he had a Del Piero shirt when he was younger and that he was a Ravanelli fan. (H)

So, tonight's the big night ! Can't wait to see how we play in the new stadium. If anyone has any live stream links for the opening game against Notts County, don't hesitate to post them. (H)

Awesome! Not sure how I'll watch it tonight either, but if I find a stream I'll post it.

Can't wait until Sunday either, the first Serie A match: 12:30 JUVENTUS - Parma. Somehow I get a really good feeling from Conte and this team. Conte seems to ''get'' it, and with Vidal, Pirlo, Vucinic, who knows what Elia can bring... I think this team can surprise people. I'm very curious. :)

Juventus Stadium introduction LIVE. It's beautiful.

http://www.calcion.eu/live1.htm

Awesome ! Thanks :33vff3o:

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Holy **** !!! (H)

Knocking on heavens door (H)

Hope you guys have lots of success

http://gfx.dagbladet.no/labrador/180/180318/18031847/jpg/active/978x.jpg

Just stunning. If we can consistently sell out we will have a THUNDEROUS atmosphere around the stadium.

Edit, This might come in handy.

http://www.youtube.com/user/juventus

Small but really beautiful.

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The opening shots are amazing. Intro was really great, the match was drab but these type of matches are never memorable anyway. I hope Ale will get the first official goal vs Parma on Sunday.

looking good!

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The opening shots are amazing. Intro was really great, the match was drab but these type of matches are never memorable anyway. I hope Ale will get the first official goal vs Parma on Sunday.

I was just going to say the same thing, nobody deserve the first goal more than legendery Alessandro the great.

hey guys, remember me?... its been a looong time
beautiful stadium, touching ceremony. anybody has a link to watch the hole ceremony? i was able to catch the second part and missed the old juve stars in the field which was my main interest.

Through thin and thick coure bianconero!!Beautiful stadium!!! I hope this is the start to great things for the club! I really wish Del Piero scores the 1st goal. He deserves it!

cp!! man, tell me you're back for good.

Claupastore, old school! It's good to see your name on the forum, I associate it with succesful times for Juve. ;) I wonder what happened to Mark, IceBlu, Italianstallion and the likes. Unfortunately Soccergaming has lost a lot of its regular posters.

yeah well the past few years have been harsh on we juventini and coming here to comment on it didnt seem necessary... plus i had my mind wrapped around other things and basically completely forgot about this place hehe.
but yeah, I have a feeling that this year its gonna be a good year, so i'll be here regularly.

oh God we had such a great squad here :( why did you have to bring up mark and Ice, I feel so old now.

Claupastore, old school! It's good to see your name on the forum, I associate it with succesful times for Juve. ;) I wonder what happened to Mark, IceBlu, Italianstallion and the likes. Unfortunately Soccergaming has lost a lot of its regular posters.

IceBlu retired from the forum in like 2004. He hasn't been back a single time since.

Italianstallion is me, Juventino. (H)

Maybe you were thinking of Italianstyle?

And welcome back, Clau. :)

Oh, yeah, Italianstyle.

Juventus - Parma, FT 4-1! The first match in Juventus Arena was a beauty. We knew Andrea Pirlo is a football genius, but seeing him in Bianconeri gives it a whole new dimension. Two amazing assists, one finished beautifully by Marchisio. Should be one of the best goals of the season already. Best signing since Calciopoli! Vidal also looked pumped up in his debut, and scored a beautiful goal aswell.

Defensively Juve didn't give anything away either, well, until De Ceglie's effort at the end... Let's just say it was unfortunate. To be honest that guy doesn't belong in bianconeri. He looks like a girl and too often makes stupid basic mistakes, like on his first touch. Ziegler couldn't possibly be worse...

This Juventus has a lot of fight in them, and I can't wait until next week! Hopefully we'll see Elia in action then aswell.

Now that is how you inaugurate a stadium. (H)

Apart from the penalty(which will be responsible for the creation of a few new assholes courtesy of Conte) it was a dominating performance from us. I mean Parma didn't do ANYTHING whatsoever. No threat posed by them the entire game which was a highlight of our dominating performance. Solid defense and 90 minutes of pressing, that's what I want to see. Can't even remember the last time Juventus was this dominating, against a little team no less. Teams like Parma had been giving us trouble the past few seasons and embarrassing us on certain occasions.

Matri was unlucky hitting the post but an awesome goal from Vidal. (H) Marchisio too, very acrobatic finish.

That 12th man helped today. Just a beautiful stadium and the atmosphere was awesome, just what we were lacking the past several years.

And Pirlo is going to be the signing of the season. Del Piero also looked surprisingly lively for an old man (H).

Love Conte's philosophy of having a good player come off the bench to run at tired legs.

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Incredibile.

Matri was robbed off a goal, by the way. He seemed to be on the same line as the ball and a Parma defender. That and the inside of the post... I hope he gets his first goal next week.

Great win for the 1st in this beautiful new stadium. (Y)

Great result for Old Lady.

Great performance by Pirlo. His passing and vision were second to none, CLASS.

Solid performance by defense players as well, they barely gave any chance to Parma.

Juve will not play in European competitions this years so they will mostly have one match per week. So I think Alex and Pirlo can be more fresh for all games and Conte can concentrate on UCL spot and possibly Serie A.

Matri was so unlucky to not score, damn bar and bad call. New signings looked good as well.

Btw, Juve started with 10 Italian players, that's really impressive at their level. However, the only non-italian, Lichtsteiner, scored the first goal in this stadium.

I don't know whether 4-2-4 will work against top teams but Conte showed that he can easily convert in 4-3-3. Pepe was good but Krasic is at another level, and I am not impressed by Giaccherini performance.

Juve = True Class , this year. Buffon, Del Piero, Pirlo and Conte himself.

Oh La Oh La Oh La JUVE JUVE

Conte's anti-siena list:
1 Buffon, 3 Chiellini, 5 Pazienza, 6 Grosso, 7 Pepe, 8 Marchisio, 10 Del Piero, 13 Manninger, 14 Vucinic, 15 Barzagli,
17 Elia, 18 Quagliarella, 19 Bonucci, 21 Pirlo, 22 Vidal, 24 Giaccherini, 26 Lichtsteiner, 27 Krasic,
30 Storari, 32 Matri.

no estigarribia and 3 goalies. that I dont understand.

formation should be:
Buffon, lichtsteiner, barzagli, chiello, grosso, pepe, marchisio, pirlo, giaccherini, vucinic, matri.

hoping to be wrong about giaccherini, elia couldnt possibly be worst than him even if elia doesnt know the language and hasn't internalized the new concepts.

on other news, Moggi's attorneys have found a new call from those 170.000 that the prosecutors seemed to forget about which says, according to them, that there was a plot to deliberately remove juventus from the competition and put others in the center of it. this new wiretap will be discussed in the courtroom on the 27th.

I hope the new evidence goes through, Moggi doesn't usually lie. it's fair to be punished when you've done something wrong. it's not fair when you're made a scapegoat for everybody else's **** while they get a slap on their wrist. payback time Milan ****s, now available in both colors.

$5 billion in compensation plus Wesley Sneijder with a demotion to Serie C2 would be appropriate for Merda, considering all the possible revenue we lost out on. (H) I hope people get ready to kiss our ass and apologize after all the **** we went through. I always believed in our innocence and Merda will soon begin to reap what they began to sow.

I dont care about milan, is moratti and his "honest band" the ones that have to pay. serie B for them and the figc has to pay juve all the money lost on the season 06/07 and 07/08

Yeah.. keep thinking that.

$5 billion in compensation plus Wesley Sneijder with a demotion to Serie C2 would be appropriate for Merda, considering all the possible revenue we lost out on. (H) I hope people get ready to kiss our ass and apologize after all the **** we went through. I always believed in our innocence and Merda will soon begin to reap what they began to sow.

its not a matter of being innocent or not, the real important thing is that 5 years after calciopoli, theres new evidence that was kept out of the original trial. evidence that demostrates that it wanst just juve, but a lot more team that the ones initially found guilty (juve, milan and fiorentina).

its a sad chapter in italian football, one that has to come to an end, but with some kind of justice. not by putting a stone over it like many are saying.

Yeah.. keep thinking that.

oh dont worry, its being done....
I sincerely hope you enjoyed the last trophy won by inter.

Forza claupastore!!!!
A hardcore fan is back ;)

Disappointing game. We won but that's about it. I can't understand Conte's obsession with Giaccherini. IMO Krasic is miles better.

Pepe and Giaccherini sucked, nothing happened on the wings. Mirko's assist was class.

Yeah.. it makes you think why in hell did we even buy Elia if Conte isn't giving the kid a chance.

Yeah, Elia and Krasic are much better than Giaccherini and Pepe... Strange. Maybe it's like the first game when he introduced Vidal, Krasic and Vucinic in the second half, but on a larger scale. Conte shouldn't leave out Elia for tactical reasons, because when they signed him they had to know he is an opportunistic dribbler that needs his freedom on the flanks to make his actions.

Anyway, I'm glad we got the result. Siena away is never a delight. Looking forward to Wednesday's game vs Bologna in Juventus Arena. :)

bad game but great result. maximum points with minimal effort. lets hope that conte starts wednesday game with elia, krasic and quaglia!!
I mean, c'mon, del piero had a muscular problem during the week and he still got some playing time.

I agree, Krasic should start and Elia should play more.

But look at the bright side, 2W out of 2, I guess that's not bad.

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Krasic: "cool story bro" (H)

''Top player, elite champion of the world'' Mirko Vucinic is a f*cking moron getting a yellow card for intense moaning, and then another one for a reckless tackle on Bologna's half. Incomprehensible that he would think that's necessary vs. Bologna, at home, on Bologna's half, right before half time, with a 1-0 lead! Unbelievable...

De Ceglie is a Siena player, and so are Giaccherini and Pepe. Them and Pirlo in the same team is a hilarious contrast in quality. Can't believe Conte doesn't use Elia, he's so much better than that lightweight Giaccherini.

F*cking frustrating. :(

Edit - have to say though, Juve had a good mentality in the second half. Pirlo orchestrated some fine attacks, and it's just incredible to see him in a Juve shirt. His pass on Krasic was especially great, if only Krasic worked on his finishing skills...

That Krasic miss could turn things around, 2-0 was almost equal to 3 points.

I don't know why Vucinic did that tackle in that part of the field!!!!

time to see Elia and Quags maybe? anyway, not a horrible result, we used to lose these games last year.