Uppers and Downers

By: Samson | August 24th, 2008

First, The Bad News.
Chievo were eliminated from the Coppa Italia this week V.S Padova, Tsk Tsk Tsk. I have mixed emotions about the elimination. We must be realistic, Chievo had no chance at winning the Coppa Italia but I at least expected them to get past the 3rd round. Now the donkeys can atleast concentrate on what is really important… staying alive after the season.

I did not see the game; however, I managed to find the goals.

First goal – Padova, Varricchio, 17’
There was nothing GK Squizzi could do about that beauty. Really have to blame the back-line for that dipper.

Second Goal- Chievo, Bentivoglio 58’
What a ball forward huh? Thanks to Er Capitano, Sergio Pellissier

Third Goal (The Dagger) – Padova, Varricchio 76’’. DUDE was on FIRE!
My Lord! This back-line needs to improve.

This is what our tactical leader (manager) Giuseppe Iachini had to say about the surprise lost:

“There was a lot strategy involved in the sense that we offered different occasions but unfortunately we failed to seal those recommendations. Indeed there were some smudges; however, seven days before the start of the championship, it is important to be ready for the challenge against Reggina, they are a cheeky and tricky team that we will face with great determination, and concentration “.

Obinna ~~Transfer~~

After winning the ~~gold~~ silver medal in Beijing and adding some air to his head; he admits that he wants to stay in the beautiful country that is “Italy”. After TOO MANY romours of him going to one of the big 2 (Inter, Roma) this is what Obinna had to say:

“There are Italian teams that I want to play for and I want to remain in Italy. My trip to Inter? There was an agreement between the society and I and I also made medical visits. I would have liked to play for the nerazzurro, I was ready to go to them but when a team really wants you, they keeps you; they do not send you elsewhere. Was there a problem of money and technical guarantees? Yes.”

Typical Inter, no class.

Could we possibly let this Nigerian go? I dont see why.

New Signings

The Udinese duo have arrived at Chievo on a one year loan deal.

Antonio Langella- Chievo have the option to buy the midfielder at the end of the season. Langella has had a pretty respectful term las season scoring 8 goals in 26 app.

Giampiero Pinzi- Defensive midfielder Pinzi is a different deal… while he is on loan, they have the option to buy half his contract. It is a good snip, he was very poor last season, maybe in gialloblu he will impress.

Pablo Granoche- The Triestina player from Uruguay is ours. The deal seems to be settled after long negotiation. Not sure about the contract but im sure its a buy and not a loan.