Inter - Siena: Scudetto or Bust
By: Johonna |
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(queue the action movie music)
This Sunday Inter host Siena for a game that may be the culmination of a whole season, and, perhaps, our final test.
After 36 league, 8 Champions League, and 6 Coppa Italia games, almost half of our original starting team is injured (Dacourt, Samuel, Cordoba, Ibrahimovic, Figo, Chivu) but we are still on track for our 16th scudetto. We may be more limping forward than the sprint that characterized last year’s race, but it is the limp of the triumphant soldier, gallantly leaving the field of battle after bravely winning a hard-fought war.
Ok, so maybe not. None the less, we are still in it and can take the scudetto tomorrow if we keep our wits about us.
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Tags: 6+5 or 4+4 = Inter 2009?
By: Johonna | 10 Comments
Today Joseph S. Blatter, the president of FIFA had a press conference to explain why he feels that “6+5 Rule” is integral for the future of soccer, especially in Europe. Under this rule, clubs will have to field 6 players at each match who are eligible for the national team of county the club is from. In addition, Blatter would like to increase the amount of time a player must wait to change nationalities from 2 years to 5 years. The rule would go into effect by 2011.
Category: Team NewsCoppa Italia - NO FAVORS
By: Johonna | 63 Comments
Tomorrow is the return leg with Lazio in Rome in the Coppa Italia semifinals and a slightly snippy Mancio says he wants to win - “We won’t be doing anyone any favours”
Lazio is in a bit of a spiral after having lost to Catania (1-0), Juve (5-2 Yikes), and Palermo (a more respectable 2-1). They have slipped to 13th place, and are only 6 points above the relegation zone. In league play Lazio have scored a healthy 43 goals but have allowed 50!
This compares quite favorably to our 65 scored with only 24 allowed (grazie JC!). By all statistics, we should be able to put this away. Unfortunately the calcio gods are not always familiar with these statistics. Inter and Lazio were in much the same position on the first leg of this match but we failed to beat Lazio’s 43 year old keeper. It just goes to show, no matter how poorly a team may be playing, when they come against Inter, they pull out all the stops.
No News is Good News?
By: Johonna | 8 Comments
There is not much news out of the Inter camp today and too many margaritas make for bad blogging.
The Italian press is skewering our performance on Sunday - and rightfully so. The Corriere dello Sport did not like our game at all.
The highest rating was for Julio Cesar (6.5) and Viera and Rivas bring up the back (both 4.5). They also called Rosetti on that missed penalty. He got 5.5.
3 Points, 2 Games, 1 Scudetto
By: Johonna | 12 Comments
Alright. That was pretty horrible. Yikes, now we know how Milan has been feeling for the last few Derbies - not good. Still, it is not the end of the world. True, mistakes were made, but we can and will go on to win the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia.
So, in the words of Il Capitano:
“We won’t lose heart now. We’re looking ahead and we will make our best preparations for the Tim Cup semi-final against Lazio and the game against Siena. We have the chance to play the decisive match of the season in front of our fans.”
Shall we move on?
Category: Team NewsAllora Ragazzi, It is DERBY TIME!
By: Johonna | 22 Comments
First, let me say hello to everyone out there. Robert is MIA so I am going to write until he comes back. When that happens, hopefully we can share.
Second, I know this is very, VERY late, but I had a busy day and just now checked my email to find that I was okayed for the list.
So let’s get down to it.
Category: Team NewsCinema of The Day: Top 5 Crazy Goals
By: robert | 120 Comments
What’s up my dawgs?
Sorry I didn’t post anything yesterday, had some stuff I had to take care of. However, it may be a reoccurring theme for the next week or so. Think of Inter Info as being “suspended” for the rest of the week. It’ll be back, don’t worry.
I’ll continue to post, just not ALL the news. Usually just a video, like today. Don’t blame me, blame real life.
Ciao.
Inter Info: 4/1/08
By: robert | 14 Comments
What’s up my dawgs? A lot of you may be expecting an April Fools joke from me, your friends, family, or co-workers. You may even be the culprit. Personally, I always thought the holiday was a bunch of shit. The reason? No one ever takes anything to the extreme, and does a true April Fools prank. You guys know what I’m talking about. For an example, say you call your friend, and tell him you’ve been in a car accident. He comes rushing over to the “supposed” site of the accident, and then you yell “April Fools”. But, that’s a crock of shit. If you really wanted to get him, you would buy two (or more) cars from your local dump. Place them in “car accident” position, and then let him come. You could even use fake blood, an ambulance, or even light the cars on fire. Intentionally snap your arm, and spill fake blood all over the place. Have the ambulance take you to a near by hospital, and make your friend meet you there. It’s a huge bonus if the neighbors and a news crew gather near the accident site. As he rushes in the hospital, thinking you may have burned death, yell “April Fools!!!”. But, come to think of it, you would be the fool with a broken arm and possibly severe burns. But it would be soooo worth it. Here’s your daily fix. (Or perfect April Fools joke.)
—-> It was supposed to be Jose, maybe even Benitez. Not Steve McClaren. The former England boss and Middlesbrough manager was in town a to film a cereral commerical. (On a side note, cereral is the most boring breakfast a person could have. There’s tons of other possibility’s, and I command you to never each this humdrum shit. EVER.) But, it seems he was doing more than just filming. “It’s true that I discussed the role with some of their people.” Jose is still my first choice, but Steve has pushed into second after these reports. I know he has had some hard times with England, especially the 07-08 campaign, but he is still very tactially savy (I might of just made up a word.). Not better than Jose, but very good.
Oh, and by the way. April Fools. Sorry, goal.com got me, so I had to do this to feel better about myself.
—-> Will Fatty return? “There is no chance that he will stay. It was agreed that Adriano would play for six months and that will be respected.” The last game has basically summed up our strikers issues of late. Ibra did a whole lot of nothing, Suazo rotted away on the bench, and Crespo gave us a good effort. First off, if Ibra is hurt, he must not play. Not only is he hurting himself, he’s hurting the team as well. As for Suazo, I’m not sure what to think. He hasn’t been given enough time. Sure, his speed is terrific, but can he fit into a 2 forward system? At this point, I would welcome Fatty back. Not with open arms, but I would give him one more shot. What’s the worst that can happen? Besides getting into a huge “ego” fight with Ibra and the Matrix, effectively tearing apart our team. The risk isn’t too bad.
—-> Manico is up for sale. This is a great idea, not sure why I didn’t think of it first. Let’s start the bidding at a bag of Cheetos and a Reeses. A high price, I know. But you must understand, the market is very demanding now a days.
—-> My main man is heading to coaching suicide. Yup, he has taken over at Catania. He has coached a few teams before, which includes the MLS’s own New England Revolution. I love you, and I will always love you. But Walter, I must ask. Why do this to yourself? Why?
—-> I’m starting to get sick of talking about this. So you can just read it. Then you can talk about it, again.
I’m going to have to cut it a little bit short today. The Roma game just started, and I really don’t want to miss it. I picked out most of the main news, but if I missed something just post it in the comments. Now go watch the game. Oh, I almost forgot. Forza Italia.
Ciao.
Cinema of the Day: The Good Ol’ Days
By: robert | 3 Comments
Yup, I lied. I told you I would have Inter Info for you yesterday, and I didn’t. I’m sorry. And, as you can see, no Inter Info for today either. The reasons? Yankees Opening Day is coming up in a few minutes, a big Rangers (That’s hockey, for all of you single minded sport fans) game on a little after that, and I have some “real” life stuff I have to take care of. Ya’ know, in the 3D world. But, I promise, actually, I take that back. I’m not so good with promises. I’ll most likely, as in 95.78%, have Inter Info up for all you loyal readers.
So now, as this season comes to a close. I leave you with the best goals of what was the 06-07 season. And boy, does that look good now compared to this current shit we’ve been having to deal with.
Ciao
Sorry Boys (And Girls)
By: robert | 16 Comments
Let us talk man to man. (And woman to woman. Wait, I didn’t mean that.)
Today’s game was fucking terrible. No heart, AT ALL. I’m not sure why the fuck Ibra was even on the field, all his did was walk around and lose the ball. I really don’t give a shit if he’s hurt. If you’re going to lineup with the other ten guys, there’s no excuses. You MUST perform. Plus, Roma tied, and we didn’t capitalize. I’m pissed. Not just at one player, but everyone. Emotionally, I’m drained.
So, due to todays game, I won’t have a post match review for you. I’m wayyyy to pissed, angry, tired, and generally not motivated to do so. I think you guys (and gals) can let me slide for this one.
But, don’t let me stop you from complaining and bantering with one another. Please, proceed.
I’ll be back tomorrow with Inter Info. Ya’ man just needs to “step” back and relax for this one. Before I get my ass sued. And that would be bad.
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