Author Topic: Italian Serie A 2012/13 (Read 52483 times)

Anywhichwayucan · « **on:** June 24, 2012, 12:00:21 PM »

Juventus defend their title.

Torino, Pescara and Sampdoria dine at the top table, for the coming season, having been promoted from the depths of Serie B.

Cagliari leave the Stadio Sant'Elia after 40 years, they'll play at Stadio Is Arenas, located in Quartu Sant'Elena.

5 RAWK points on offer to the first RAWKite to tell me how far Quartu Sant'Elena is from Cagliari.

Opening Weekend Fixtures

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2012

17:00 BST   Fiorentina    v    Udinese
19:45 BST   Juventus    v    Parma

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

17:00 BST   AC Milan    v    Sampdoria
19:45 BST   AS Roma    v    Catania
19:45 BST   Atalanta    v    Lazio
19:45 BST   Chievo Verona    v    Bologna
19:45 BST   Genoa    v    Cagliari
19:45 BST   Palermo    v    Napoli
19:45 BST   Siena    v    Torino
19:45 BST   US Pescara    v    Internazionale

Anywhichwayucan · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2012, 12:13:37 PM »

Am I correct in saying that Atalanta begin the season on -2 points, and Pescara begin on -4?

Agger · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2012, 12:32:20 PM »

Quartum miles. Four miles.

Anywhichwayucan · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2012, 12:34:38 PM »

BING! BING! BING!

5 points awarded to Agger.

Agger · « **Reply #4 on:** June 24, 2012, 12:35:22 PM »

Get in!

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #5 on:** June 24, 2012, 12:35:32 PM »

Quote from: Anywhichwayucan on June 24, 2012, 12:13:37 PM

Am I correct in saying that Atalanta begin the season on -2 points, and Pescara begin on -4?

Whys that then?

Anywhichwayucan · « **Reply #6 on:** June 24, 2012, 12:43:11 PM »

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on June 24, 2012, 12:35:32 PM

Whys that then?

To do with the latest match fixing fiasco, I believe.

It seems they've both been docked 2 points.

Aristotle · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2012, 02:40:51 PM »

Giovinco officially signed for Juve - €11m http://www.juventus.com/juve/en/news/21giu2012_giovinco_eng

Lethal · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2012, 04:31:30 PM »

Can't wait to watch Zeman's Roma.

BigMarcs · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2012, 05:09:53 AM »

Quote from: Lethal on June 24, 2012, 04:31:30 PM

Can't wait to watch Zeman's Roma.

Hes already started a war of words with Mourinho.

XabiArt · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2012, 06:38:31 AM »

Can see Juve walking it this year. Making really good signings. Not confident at all about Milan, Ibra will have to drag them through it again it seems. Hopefully they'll have better luck with injuries this year. Gattuso nearly going blind and Cassano having a stroke really wasn't ideal haha. Not got a pot to piss in though, so I'd get rid of that waste of space Robinho and get someone decent in. Forza Milan!

C · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2012, 08:32:45 AM »

Great to see Sampdoria back in Serie A.

Really looking forward to seeing Giovinco for Juve, i'm made up for him that he ended up back in Turin

Kovai Red · « **Reply #12 on:** June 25, 2012, 12:53:53 PM »

Juventus for me. Napoli and AC Milan to make it to the CL

Prelude no.5 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 25, 2012, 01:17:40 PM »

Milan have as much money to spend as a tramp at the moment.

The italian media was reporting that a decision was to be taken today regarding Sampdoria and Benitez. I think it would do him good to coach away from the spotlight.

Saint Kopite™ · « **Reply #14 on:** June 26, 2012, 03:55:40 AM »

I think Milan should have sold Thiago Silva. Especially for €50 Million. They need to spend in many positions and I don't think they have a lot of money. By selling Silva, they could have invested in rebuilding the rest of the squad. As of now, they need a central/attacking midfielder, a defensive midfielder, a centreback and a left back.

BigMarcs · « **Reply #15 on:** June 26, 2012, 05:58:13 AM »

A couple of big co-ownership deals that were settled in the past week:

Giovinco to Juventus from Parma

Diamanti to Bologna from Brescia

Ekdal to Cagliari from Juventus

Borini to Roma from Parma

Kharja to Fiorentina from Genoa

BigMarcs · « **Reply #16 on:** June 26, 2012, 06:00:26 AM »

There are reports that Miguel Veloso is close to completing a move to Dynamo Kiev from Genoa. Hes probably been one of the most impressive performers for Portugal at the EURO's, but has flattered to deceive so far in his two years in Italy, but I'd have kept him. He has alot of class and talent, and I could see him at a bigger club in the future.

Anywhichwayucan · « **Reply #17 on:** June 26, 2012, 12:45:12 PM »

Quote from: BigMarcs on June 26, 2012, 06:00:26 AM

There are reports that Miguel Veloso is close to completing a move to Dynamo Kiev from Genoa.

Any idea what sort of fee, mate?

BigMarcs · « **Reply #18 on:** June 26, 2012, 03:28:28 PM »

Quote from: Anywhichwayucan on June 26, 2012, 12:45:12 PM

Any idea what sort of fee, mate?

No but I would imagine they would like to recoup at least the 8 million they paid for him.

DominicQ · « **Reply #19 on:** June 26, 2012, 08:31:40 PM »

If Rafa does head to Sampdoria, I'll make sure to keep an eye on them. Always had a soft spot for Roma because of Totti so I tend to support them.

Anywhichwayucan · « **Reply #20 on:** July 5, 2012, 01:37:34 AM »

Di Natale has extended his Udinese contract until 2014.

Juve interested in Balzaretti.

Y2J · « **Reply #21 on:** July 5, 2012, 02:20:49 AM »

Quote from: Anywhichwayucan on July 5, 2012, 01:37:34 AM

Juve interested in Balzaretti.

Why the fuck did they sell him in the first place?

Dede to Roma.

Mr Dilkington · « **Reply #22 on:** July 5, 2012, 02:50:20 AM »

Really, really, really, really can't wait to see how Dede gets on at Roma (If it happens like).

BigMarcs · « **Reply #23 on:** July 5, 2012, 04:31:17 AM »

Samir Handanovic is moving to Inter from Udinese for 11 million plus half of Marco Faraoni (a talented youngster that played quite a few times last season). Surely this means the end for Julio Cesar which is a shame - although he has been poor for 2 years - that money could have been shelled out somewhere else (ie Lucas Moura).

Argie defender Matias Silvestre is also supposed to be moving from Palermo to Inter, although that move appears to be stalling and could now be a loan with an option to buy, so he'll be replacing Lucio who has now moved to Juventus. I dont know why we released him, I think that will bite us next season even if he is aging.

Giampaolo Pazzini could also be making a surprise move back to his former club Sampdoria in a loan move to get his form back. He was woeful last season (as were all the Inter strikers bar Milito), so I wouldnt dispute that move too much. Hes a striker that relies on service and that was non-existent most of the time last season.

Thats all the Inter news for now, at least they're trying to make changes to last season even if I dont agree with most of the action thats taking place.

BigMarcs · « **Reply #24 on:** July 5, 2012, 04:33:37 AM »

If anyones keen to see me do some previews to the teams like I did in last years thread (EXAMPLE http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=277229.msg8854214#msg8854214), then I'll be more than happy to.

BigMarcs · « **Reply #25 on:** July 5, 2012, 04:36:03 AM »

Quote from: Mr Dilkington on July 5, 2012, 02:50:20 AM

Really, really, really, really can't wait to see how Dede gets on at Roma (If it happens like).

Sabatini (the DOF at Roma) has said that Kjaer wont be joining permanently, plus the ageing Heinze and Juan in defence, Dede could be a real possibility and coup for the Romans.

XabiArt · « **Reply #26 on:** July 5, 2012, 08:40:02 AM »

Quote from: BigMarcs on July 5, 2012, 04:33:37 AM

If anyones keen to see me do some previews to the teams like I did in last years thread (EXAMPLE http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=277229.msg8854214#msg8854214), then I'll be more than happy to.

I for one would appreciate it. Not for a few weeks though, can see a fair few interesting transfers changing a few things.

XabiArt · « **Reply #27 on:** July 5, 2012, 08:41:35 AM »

Lucio has signed for Juve from Inter on a free. 2 year contract, he's 34 now.

Will he have the same pact as Pirlo last year? Somehow I doubt it.

Juve should walk the league this year.

Y2J · « **Reply #28 on:** July 5, 2012, 01:07:46 PM »

Michael Bradley is currently doing a medical with Roma, and Palermo sporting director Giorgio Perinetti, said that the deal to bring Silvestre to Inter is done with only the Argentine's signature missing.

It also appears that last night Roma signed Dodo from Corinthians and not Dede from Dortmund.

Quote from: BigMarcs on July 5, 2012, 04:33:37 AM

If anyones keen to see me do some previews to the teams like I did in last years thread (EXAMPLE http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=277229.msg8854214#msg8854214), then I'll be more than happy to.

I would love to see one for this season, last year's one was fantastic.

.Mike · « **Reply #29 on:** July 5, 2012, 02:11:10 PM »

Marco Verratti who has been nailed on for Juve since forever, is going to PSG for 14 million euros.

Y2J · « **Reply #30 on:** July 5, 2012, 02:26:29 PM »

Quote from: .Mike on July 5, 2012, 02:11:10 PM

Marco Verratti who has been nailed on for Juve since forever, is going to PSG for 14 million euros.

14m Euros for a 20 year old kid?

The world's gone mad.

Anyway can see why Juve don't want to pay the price Pescara wants, they have bought Asamwah & Isla from Udinese, Pogba from Man United, Lucio from Inter, and they have brought back Giovinco from Parma. Their priorities lie at bringing a Left back (although a case can be said that Lucio can cover for Chillieni at center while Chillieni moves to LB permanently or they move for Balzaretti or Kolarov) and a striker (RVP or Dzeko depending on whether RVP joins City or not)

They certainly are the most complete squad in the Serie A next season, so I can see why they wouldn't want to pay the 14m Pescara wants, nonetheless, the kid will be great, mark my words.

Foster · « **Reply #31 on:** July 5, 2012, 02:36:02 PM »

Juventus are going to be a force next season. I think they will get to the semi's of the CL.

wardides · « **Reply #32 on:** July 5, 2012, 02:47:04 PM »

Really don't understand everybody writing off Milan. They have already signed Montolivo, so looking a midfield of Prince,Nocerino,Flamini and Ricardo. That's not too bad. Big things expected of El Shaarawy this year too. In my opinion, sell Pato to PSG, bring in a new keeper and a solid left back and they will be challenging. Juve have made some decent signings,Giovinco and Isla being very impressive, but it's someone up front they need more then anything.

Phil M · « **Reply #33 on:** July 5, 2012, 02:48:51 PM »

How will Napoli fare without Lavezzi and more than likely Cavani aswell?

On Axis · « **Reply #34 on:** July 5, 2012, 03:43:47 PM »

Apparently Nesta is close to going to Montreal in the MLS.

Anywhichwayucan · « **Reply #35 on:** July 5, 2012, 03:44:50 PM »

Quote from: On Axis on July 5, 2012, 03:43:47 PM

Apparently Nesta is close to going to Montreal in the MLS.

Ah, my missus will be chuffed.

Saint Kopite™ · « **Reply #36 on:** July 5, 2012, 03:54:12 PM »

Quote from: wardides on July 5, 2012, 02:47:04 PM

Really don't understand everybody writing off Milan. They have already signed Montolivo, so looking a midfield of Prince,Nocerino,Flamini and Ricardo. That's not too bad. Big things expected of El Shaarawy this year too. In my opinion, sell Pato to PSG, bring in a new keeper and a solid left back and they will be challenging. Juve have made some decent signings,Giovinco and Isla being very impressive, but it's someone up front they need more then anything.

Why do they need a new keeper?

Abbiati is more than fine. What they need is a new CB, new LB and a new DM. And, It would be foolish to write off a team which has Ibra.

Saint Kopite™ · « **Reply #37 on:** July 5, 2012, 03:55:12 PM »

Quote from: BigMarcs on July 5, 2012, 04:31:17 AM

Samir Handanovic is moving to Inter from Udinese for 11 million plus half of Marco Faraoni (a talented youngster that played quite a few times last season). Surely this means the end for Julio Cesar which is a shame - although he has been poor for 2 years - that money could have been shelled out somewhere else (ie Lucas Moura).

Argie defender Matias Silvestre is also supposed to be moving from Palermo to Inter, although that move appears to be stalling and could now be a loan with an option to buy, so he'll be replacing Lucio who has now moved to Juventus. I dont know why we released him, I think that will bite us next season even if he is aging.

Giampaolo Pazzini could also be making a surprise move back to his former club Sampdoria in a loan move to get his form back. He was woeful last season (as were all the Inter strikers bar Milito), so I wouldnt dispute that move too much. Hes a striker that relies on service and that was non-existent most of the time last season.

Thats all the Inter news for now, at least they're trying to make changes to last season even if I dont agree with most of the action thats taking place.

Handanovic would be a great buy.

Saint Kopite™ · « **Reply #38 on:** July 5, 2012, 03:56:41 PM »

Quote from: Phil M on July 5, 2012, 02:48:51 PM

How will Napoli fare without Lavezzi and more than likely Cavani aswell?

I don't think they'll sell Cavani now that Lavezzi has been sold. They bought Vargas in January and I think he would be Lavezzi's replacement.

Also, Napoli are in talks with Armero.

isildurrr · « **Reply #39 on:** July 5, 2012, 04:22:58 PM »

Montolivo is gash.

Juve are back.

Asamoah is great.I still want to know how juve are spending so much