Italian Serie A 2015/2016

Always reminds me of the arsenal debate, is it something wenger does in training that causes the injury crisis that happens more often to them than any other team or is it just bad luck

No way it's just bad luck. Wenger is poor at that aspect of his management, plus his love for technical players who tend to be more injury prone doesn't help. He is the easiest example to give when it comes to this subject.

There's also the side of doping in the sport that we know nothing about.

Growing tension threatens to overthrow Fiorentina’s season

Despite sitting in the top three on the Serie A standings, there is growing friction between La Viola fans, coach Paulo Sousa and the owners. Analysis by Luca Calamai of La Gazzetta dello Sport
by Marco Credentino, @bigcreds 06/02/2016, 08:00

The building hostility emerging out of the Fiorentina camp was there for all to see after the club’s ultras group, the Curva Fiesole, unfurled a banner noting their displeasure during the midweek game against Carpi.

“Fans, coach, players; they are teasing all of us,” the banner read, sending a clear message to the owner of La Viola, the Della Valle family. “We fight for a dream, not just for their [the club hierarchy’s] project.”

The fans have made it clear that they were unhappy with how Fiorentina’s transfer dealings went, despite seven new arrivals coming through. Sousa stoked the fires last week, revealing his frustration at not getting the recruits he desired.

“I can’t hide the disappointment of the city about [the transfer market] but I appeal to those who support this club to keep pushing us on,” the Portuguese tactician said.

Sousa was desperate to see a quality central defender come through the doors, but moves for first-choice targets — River Plate’s Emanuel Mammana and Benfica’s Lisandro Lopez — ultimately failed despite looking good odds to join at times during the window.

Leicester City’s Yohan Benalouane was brought in on deadline day in an underwhelming move that screamed ‘panic-buy’ to the supporters, and Sousa’s comments raised further doubts over the communication levels between the coach and directors.

The Della Valle have always demanded respect for each of the roles. They have never encroached on the territory of the coach or gotten involved in on-the-pitch decisions, and they expect the same regard from the Portuguese.

So why has Sousa started attacking the Fiorentina project, and in the process, fueled the conflict between the majority shareholders and a part of the fan-base? The Della Valle expect an apology from Sousa, otherwise they could take drastic action.

Despite being in third-place and on course to qualify for next season’s edition of the Champions League, not all is rosy in Florence.

Bologna: Da Costa; Mbaye, Gastaldello, Maietta, Masina; Donsah, Diawara, Taider; Mounier, Destro, Giaccherini

Fiorentina: Tatarusanu; Roncaglia, Gonzalo Rodriguez, Astori; Bernardeschi, Borja Valero, Vecino, Pasqual; Mati Fernandez, Tello; Babacar

La Viola without Kalinic and Ilicic. Forza Bologna.

Bob Sacamano said:

Fiorentina: Tatarusanu; Roncaglia, Gonzalo Rodriguez, Astori; Bernardeschi, Borja Valero, Vecino, Pasqual; Mati Fernandez, Tello; Babacar

Click to expand...

I don't follow them, but it's impressive and depressing what they are doing with these players. Just look at this lineup and compare it to ours.

Fiorentina's management is retarded, they get into arguments with everyone.
I hope it will reflect negatively on their season.
heehee

red card for matias(fiorentina)
forza bologna!!!


edit:and they score


edit: nice gameplay and giaccherini scores 1-1

Bologna levels!! Nice teamwork goal started by our boy Mbaye and finished by Giaccheerini.

_Ivan_ said:

red card for matias(fiorentina)
forza bologna!!!


edit:and they score

Click to expand...

That was Bernadeschi's first goal in Serie A.

Taider vs Bernardeschi, battle of the perfect hair.

Fiorentina tied don't fuck it up Inter.

Black Jesus said:

Fiorentina tied don't fuck it up Inter.

Click to expand...

Time to get back into top 3 (for a week).

Black Jesus said:

Fiorentina tied don't fuck it up Inter.

Click to expand...

now they will...:challenge:

Bologna were so interesting to watch, bunch of young talented lads and a good gamplay system, to think their midfield consist of players under 23, and all of them playing well, is amazing. Though they could've done better against a 10 men Viola. Donsah is the next big thing, isnt he Juve bound?

Anyway now we have a good chance to take the third spot back.

One of the many chances to get back in top 3.

Performances like by Fiorentina today are why I laugh when people act like our season is over. Fiorentina are nothing special, and completely beatable. When was the last time Fiorentina actually delivered results that were expected of them? Not in my (albeit short) lifetime.

Of course, now that I say this, we'll draw or lose to Verona

ADRossi said:

Performances like by Fiorentina today are why I laugh when people act like our season is over. Fiorentina are nothing special, and completely beatable. When was the last time Fiorentina actually delivered results that were expected of them? Not in my (albeit short) lifetime.

Of course, now that I say this, we'll draw or lose to Verona

Click to expand...

it isnt fio who i think are going to make top 3. its roma.

bandiera said:

it isnt fio who i think are going to make top 3. its roma.

Click to expand...

I tend to agree with you; Roma are our biggest threat to third.

ADRossi said:

Performances like by Fiorentina today are why I laugh when people act like our season is over. Fiorentina are nothing special, and completely beatable. When was the last time Fiorentina actually delivered results that were expected of them? Not in my (albeit short) lifetime.

Of course, now that I say this, we'll draw or lose to Verona

Click to expand...

Fiorentina are going through their worst period of the season. I think they'll find some form again soon. Although I agree that they're not exactly worldbeaters

Shaun said:

Fiorentina are going through their worst period of the season. I think they'll find some form again soon. Although I agree that they're not exactly worldbeaters

Click to expand...

I guess my point was, at the risk of sounding like an optimistic homer:

Are we not also going through our worst stretch of the season as well? Meanwhile people here are acting as if we're dead in the water and Fiorentina are going to finish 10 points clear of us. I think it's a bit of a grass is always greener theory; people who watch our struggles weekly and not other team's fail to see both sides of things perhaps. Fiorentina waste possession more so than any team in this league. They're the most vulnerable team to the counter attack I've watched this season.

Not directing this at you, just tired of reading the same crappy jokes and comments in every thread.