Inter – Cagliari: Yes We Can
By: Johonna |
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Cagliari come to town to try their luck at the San Siro tomorrow. They have done well this season and, at eighth place, may well have visions of Europe dancing in their heads. Three points would do them nicely. Inter, on the other hand, have that home record to think about. Cagliari was a tricky opponent for us last year, and that together with our spate of suspensions/injuries and grueling schedule mean that Inter are going to have keep on their toes, dig deep, and behave like the champions they would like to be. This is potentially a 9-point week for us and we need every single one of them. Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Davide Santon, Diego Milito, Douglas Maicon, Esteban Cambiasso, Goren Pandev, Ivan Cordoba, Javier Zanetti, Jose Mourinho, Julio Cesar, MacDonald Mariga, Mario Balotelli, Marko Arnautovic, Match Preview, Samuel Etoo, Serie A, Team News, Thiago Motta
Tags: Allegri, Cagliari, Davide Santon, Diego Milito, Douglas Maicon, Esteban Cambiasso, FC Internazionale Milano, Goren Pandev, Ivan Cordoba, Javier Zanetti, Jeda, Jose Mourinho, Julio Cesar, MacDonald Mariga, Mario Balotelli, Marko Arnautovic, Match Preview, Matri, Nene, Samuel Etoo, Sardinia, Serie A, Team News, Thiago MottaChivu Speaks!
By: Johonna | 17 Comments
Our very own Cristian Chivu has done an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. He is in Bucharest convalescing with his wife and daughter while trying to dodge the paparazzi. He is missing his teammates, who send him pictures of chicken breasts with melted cheese (his favorite pre-game dinner) from La Pinetina. What does he want more than anything: “…to run: a simple, trivial run.” Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Christian ChivuInter 1 – Fiorentina 0; He’s very, very happy.
By: MAD | 27 Comments
Duuuuuuuuuuude!
Not in the teams’s performance. We should know that even if we hadn’t heard him say it. Here’s the clue that we all should have picked up on. At half time, Mourinho removed Muntari, added Pandev to the front lines and went to the 433 from the 4312. Part of that was Muntari who has been fighting a bad back and needed to come out. But another part was that we had been threatening all night to score more than one and Pandev was there to help tip us over the edge.
He didn’t, but he came about as close as one can without scoring… sigh.
Mourinho wasn’t happy with Mario, we knew that too, when he took him off the field and Mario went straight to the tunnel bypassing the rest of his teammates and boss. I thought that Mario had a slight injury – but La Gazzetta said that he lost a contact. Whatever it was it prevented him from going to his assignment on defense – and nothing gets you in Mourinho’s shithouse faster than not playing defense. If you recall to a post I wrote earlier this season about Mourinho’s strategies and tactics, it included We Will Play Defence. It didn’t necessarily include: We Will Attack. There is a message here.
So he wasn’t necessarily happy with the performance, he was pleased about the scoreline – although he was quick to add that it was only a slight advantage and he wanted a bigger one, he certainly wasn’t happy with Mario… so what was Mourinho happy about?
Category: Alen Stevanovic, Coppa Italia, Davide Santon, Diego Milito, Douglas Maicon, Esteban Cambiasso, Giulio Donati, Goren Pandev, Javier Zanetti, Joel Obi, Jose Mourinho, Lucio, MacDonald Mariga, Marco Materazzi, Mario Balotelli, Mattia Destro, Ricardo Quaresma, Serie A, Sulley Muntari, Team News, Thiago Motta, Wesley Sneijder Tags: Alen Stevanovic, Coppa Italia, Davide Santon, Diego Milito, Douglas Maicon, Esteban Cambiasso, Giulio Donati, Goren Pandev, Javier Zanetti, Joel Obi, Jose Mourinho, Lucio, MacDonald Mariga, Marco Materazzi, Mario Balotelli, Mattia Destro, Ricardo Quaresma, Serie A, Sulley Muntari, Team News, Thiago Motta, Wesley SneijderInter v Fiorentina: Coppa Italia Semifinal Leg 1
By: Johonna | 175 Comments
Finally, Inter get to play a game. After having last Sunday’s game called for snow, I am more than ready for a little football – even Coppa Italia. It is clear that Mourinho is always interested in winning – no matter how congested the calendar is. For their part, Fiorentina is a formidable opponent. They are a well-run talented team who are more than able to put Inter into real trouble. The only real question is, how badly do they want it, because I am sure Mou will throw everything he can at them. These Fiorentina fixtures are always slightly troubling for me. I dont think it is a secret that I have a large soft spot for La Viola. Still, when they come to play Inter, there is only room for one in my heart – but I will feeling badly for them when (if) Inter crush them. Read the rest of this entry »
Market Doings and the Champions League
By: Johonna | 50 Comments
The market is finally closed and anyone who is coming or going has come and gone. Now that we have our roster finalized, we can also start thinking about that all-important Champions League list.
(admit it, now you sort of want some salami, dont you)
Lets get on with it… Read the rest of this entry »
Parma v Inter: Called on Account of Snow
By: Johonna | 64 Comments
So as I am sure you all know, the Parma – Inter game has been canceled due to snow in Parma… Read the rest of this entry »
Parma – Inter: Back to Basics
By: Johonna | 67 Comments
Inter travel to Parma to take on the Ducali this Sunday. After such an emotional and triumphant week, this will be a test of our concentration and determination. The team must have the mental fortitude not to blow this game off. After all, derby wins are nice, but championships are won by beating teams like Parma. It is true that Inter have extended their lead at the top, but only by three points and we have a four whole months of football left to play. We need to harness all these high spirits generated by beating both Milan and Juve in the same week (I will never get tired of writing that!) and use them to continue our run for the league. Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Alen Stevanovic, Contracts, Davide Santon, Diego Milito, Douglas Maicon, Esteban Cambiasso, Francesco Toldo, Giulio Donati, Goren Pandev, Ivan Cordoba, Javier Zanetti, Jose Mourinho, Julio Cesar, Lorenzo Crisetig, Marco Materazzi, Mario Balotelli, Marko Arnautovic, Match Preview, Paolo Olandoni, Ricardo Quaresma, Serie A, Spurious Gossip, Sulley Muntari, Team News, Thiago Motta, Transfer Speculation, Walter Samuel Tags: Alen Stevanovic, Contracts, Davide Santon, Diego Milito, Douglas Maicon, Esteban Cambiasso, FC Internazionale Milano, Francesco Toldo, Giulio Donati, Goren Pandev, Hernan Crespo, Ivan Cordoba, Javier Zanetti, Jose Mourinho, Julio Cesar, Ledesma, Lorenzo Crisetig, Manuel Fernandes, Marco Materazzi, Mario Balotelli, Marko Arnautovic, Match Preview, Paolo Olandoni, Parma, Ricardo Quaresma, Serie A, Spurious Gossip, Sulley Muntari, Team News, Thiago Motta, Transfer, Transfer Speculation, Valencia, Walter SamuelInter v Juve: Once More Into The Breach
By: Johonna | 262 Comments
Juventus come to Milan for the quarter final of the Coppa Italia, probably bringing all their sicky sicky germs with them. They are a team in tatters and I find myself in the strange position of feeling sorry for them. Well, let me tell you, I dont like it – not one bit. Luckily, I am sure they will come to the San Siro with fire in their hearts because whatever they may be going through, this is still Inter v Juve and both teams will do whatever they can to win. I am sure that by 10 minutes into the game tomorrow I will be cursing their name with relish again. Although they are going through a bad patch, not even relegation can get Juve down for long. I am expecting a battle tomorrow – and of course, an Inter victory. Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Coppa Italia, Davide Santon, Diego Milito, Douglas Maicon, Esteban Cambiasso, Francesco Toldo, Goren Pandev, Ivan Cordoba, Javier Zanetti, Jose Mourinho, Julio Cesar, Lorenzo Crisetig, Lucio, Marco Materazzi, Mario Balotelli, Marko Arnautovic, Paolo Olandoni, Ricardo Quaresma, Samuel Etoo, Sulley Muntari, Team News, Thiago Motta, Walter Samuel Tags: Coppa Italia, Davide Santon, Diego Milito, Douglas Maicon, Esteban Cambiasso, Francesco Toldo, Goren Pandev, Ivan Cordoba, Javier Zanetti, Jose Mourinho, Julio Cesar, Lorenzo Crisetig, Lucio, Marco Materazzi, Mario Balotelli, Marko Arnautovic, Paolo Olandoni, Ricardo Quaresma, Samuel Etoo, Sulley Muntari, Team News, Thiago Motta, Walter SamuelJudgement Day
By: MAD | 70 Comments
2 match ban for Sneijder for sarcastic applause.
1 match ban for Lucio for his 2 yellows.
1 yellow card for Materazzi for wearing a mask of Berlusconi.
5,000 Euro fine for Silvino the Goalkeeper coach for leaving the bench area.
7,000 Euros for flares from the stands.
2,500 Euros for delay in coming onto the field.
Mourinho and Paolillo have been referred for further punishment due to the “suggestions” that there are efforts from the FIGC to keep Inter from going too far ahead in the league table.
More after the break.
Category: Coppa Italia, Jose Mourinho, Lucio, Marco Materazzi, Primavera team, Serie A, Team News, Wesley SneijderInter 2 – Milan 0; News Flash… The 90s Are Over
By: MAD | 137 Comments
Karma, karma, karma.
For the third time since this summer, Inter and Milan met in a full game.
For the third time, Inter were considered the underdog.
This summer, Inter were considered the team that had to prove that they were the still the Italian Champs. They said that Milan was revitalized under their new rookie coach who was going to do a “Pep”. Consider that Betfair had Milan as favorites.
They said that we were weaker without Ibrahimovic. They said we have too many new players.
Lippi said so, after all – right before he pegged Juve for the title – or have we forgotten?
In September, it was because Milan crushed Siena – the first game of the season and Inter started slowly with a 1-1 draw with Bari. Many around these parts were posting that it’s “only Inter” and that Inter wouldn’t be in the “drivers seat” for the Scudetto this season.
Today, it was that Milan had found it’s form and Inter had suffered from injuries and a second straight draw with Bari. The media said that we have a few excellent players and many average, but nothing inbetween. According to several at the Milan Offsides, we were due an “asskicking” and Milan was going to give it to us.
Last summer it didn’t matter that we were the returning Italian Champs.
Last September, it didn’t matter that we had installed a vital piece of the team in Wesley Sneijder, those new players from the summer added a scary level of depth and that player for player – Inter just has more talent.
Today, it didn’t matter that we are good enough for the top of the table and getting players back from injury – read as: we are getting stronger.
For the third time, they were wrong. For the third time, we beat them convincingly. For the third time, the lopsided score flattered them.
My Inter Players of the Game – and there are a lot of them in a game like this are Pandev and the entire defence represented here by Julio Cesar:
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