Transfer Window not opened yet, Juve already trying to crowbar themselves in
By: Steven | December 27th, 2007The words Juve, Barzagli and Amauri have been thrown around more this season than there were party-pictures of Adriano, and just a couple of days before the start of the transfer window, the Torino Faccie da Merda are already trying to get the pair out of Palermo. And who brought us the news? The Hunchback of the Santa Rosalia himself! Maurizio Zamparini is ready to listen to any offers, but he won’t sell them for nothing. Idle words, as he said the same thing about Toni, and he only got about 10 million for him. What do you guys think about it? I don’t think our Beloved Brazilian will leave yet, but if Rubentus is willing to give us €€€€€€ + Criscito, I’m willing to let Barzagli go.
Oh yeah, almost forgot it: Capt’n Crazy said something good as well:
“Milan don’t have to call me as their Vice-President Adriano Galliani is the last person I would sell Amauri to.
Nice!
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man we definitely need both of these guys till the end of the season at least, selling 1 or both of them mean our CL dreams die in January.
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btw Steve, hope you had a good christmas.
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Say it ain’t so, Zampa!!
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Thx Ricci, I did have a good Christmas. Yours?
And I wouldn’t want Barzagli anywhere than in the Barbera, but i don’t think it’s realistic keeping them both. Zampa is a sucker for money.
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Hey guys, check this out.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=494099&cc=5901
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Same shit as when Foschi received the goat’s head at his door…don’t believe the hype.
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Amauri at Milan? He’s not old enough, man. Wait until he’s 35 then Galliani will bring him in. I’d hate to see Palermo sell either of the two. Barzagli has really matured and Amauri is already a premier player and should maintain his current form for at least another two or three years. God, screw Juventus…let them take talent from a French side or from England.
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Hype? Please…
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Mine was pretty good Steven. I told my mom that I all I wanted was a Palermo shirt and she got me the home kit with Miccoli on the back!
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KJ, those stories come around every year or so…if the Cosa Nostra would have something to say in the team or would be using them to white-wash money, don’t you think we would’ve already done better than fifth place?
Anyway, I’ll be off to France to spend New Year’s Eve, I’ll be back the 2nd or 3rd. See you guys then!
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Steven, organized crime is still alive and well in Palermo. Don’t believe the hype that it isn’t. Their involvement with the club isnt to make it better! Its quite the opposite, its to benefit themselves monetarily! The goat head was a hoax. But to believe that they don’t have ties to the club is naive
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KJ, I’ve been to Sicilia enough to know that the mafia is still very active, and last year i’ve written a paper about their influence in the Palermitan neighbourhood. But I refuse to believe that they have a lot of influence in the team.
I don’t think we have to be discussing something like this.
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Steven, agreed. I don’t think they have a major influence on the teams affairs. Yet, your “brush it under the rug” type attitude doesn’t lessen the problem.
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Steven, I also did my college thesis on the subject. The info. I dug up definitely defends K.J.’s stance. If you don’t believe me, read Falcone’s manifests. The “thing” has a history of not being only linked to front office, but players as well. To what extent the role they actually play is unknown, but their presence is undeniable. Like k.j. said, their not concerned with how well they place, but how much money they can make of the cash cow. They want to be as discreet as possible and out of the limelight. Which is why, in my opinion, they have an indirect connection to the club even to this day. To talk about the “thing” is taboo to a Sicilian, but the cringed facial expression of the mention of the word is no doubt a testament of its role in society. To have primary source documents linking Lo Piccolo to a Palermo coach and stadium plans is no coincidence, sir!
Sempre il Palermo!!
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As much as I hate to admit it, I think we might see Amauri and Barzagli gone. We better at least get Palladino for Amauri.
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Regarding these “links” to the Mafia, it shouldn’t come as a surprise. After all, it’s the first thing that comes up whenever someone mentions “Sicily”. It’s a fact of life that all Sicilians have to deal with. I travel back to the “homeland” every year to visit family and am well aware of “Mafia” influence that of course is still present. Kevin - interesting, I also did my senior thesis on the Mafia or more directly on Giovanni Falcone’s representation as the symbol of Italian justice. I also got to research the topic while I was there (which is nice haha). I’d be interested in reading yours as well as Steven’s respective papers on the matter.
ANYWAY, I have no doubt that the Mafia has tried to find a way into the club’s business. It is only natural especially given the club’s success over the past 5 years. However, I do feel that the current administration has rejected any sort of attempt whether direct or indirect towards that mafia influence. I am not surprised by any of Lo Piccolo’s documents having references towards the club. It makes sense - the Mafia’s influence in the business realm is common knowledge (just look at the report compiled by the government earlier this year noting the large percentage of organized crime in regards to the Italian economy). I guess all I’m saying is that we should take these “revelations” as nothing surprising but have more faith in the club’s leadership to know that they’re hands are clean.
Forza Palermo!
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But getting back to the lovely world of the Transfer Market…here’s what I’ve been seeing:
De Melo as Amauri’s replacement (heaven forbid we don’t reach that CL spot) in June.
Rubinho as a replacement for the aging Fontana (should he leave at the end of the season).
And more importantly, for this January, it seems that we will be looking to sign a defender that can play in the center or wing…
Obviously, Agliardi is being loaned out in January and Bresciano is as good as gone. It appears Samp and Palermo 2 (Torino) have their eyes on Diana…
Thoughts?
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i hope we make some good buys as well not just sells we need at least 2 new midfielders
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Ciao saluti da Palermo e buon anno,buon 2008 (www.fusirosanero.it)
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Samp and Torino on ATC; that’s probably the best news I’ve heard so far. I’d take him to the airport myself.
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Kat - tell me about it!
Another name for the defense - Aronica. I’m happy with that. He’s a good player and is often overlooked. I think he’s a solid choice.
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I heard that Berlusconi wants to buy ATC so he can be the 24 hour clown/nanny to his children.
In all seriousness Lorenzo, great research, a lot of those rumors sound pretty awesome.
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