If I am backpedalling it is from the pedestal that you seem to want to put me on. Its all there in black and white.
What's wrong with setting criteria so that people actually know what you're talking about. I mean FFS have a look at the TOP PROSPECTS thread. Seems to me all you need is a pulse, an Italian passport and a swinging dick to make it on that list.
A PM you say? And I agree that most of your PM's were not meant for public consumption... Here's your public consumption post though... While I consider calling Montolivo World Class a little weird, it didn't compare to the weird and bizarre PM's you sent me. How's that back peddling working out for you anyway? Any battle scars?
http://forums.bigsoccer.com/threads...das-dunas-natal.2006869/page-41#post-30648608 Fck me. Yes I did say it. Mea culpa. You can keep the sig.
Guys I just wanted to point out that Sal "Di Marzio" did not rep that post, which is uncharacteristic for the King of Rep...and also cost him 5¢ ... does that not strike you all as weird? Am I onto something here? @Sal
Is Montolivo world class? No. End of discussion. And remember when people thought Balotelli was world class. He was given two starts for Liverpool and played like absolute garbage. I guess he can now enter the Antonio Cassano mid-table Serie A phase of his career. Of course Milan has been a disappointment as well this year, so there is no silver lining for me. Hopefully Conte has enough moxy to start Insigne, Gabbs, and Berardi together when the next international go around comes along. Not much else to get excited about (other than living vicariously through my father's enthusiasm for Napoli).
Darmian also continues to be the best in his position, if Barca and Real are interested in him, is on his way to become world class
I agree. He was the best player for the Azzurri in their last international match, and was superb against Juve. He's completely stolen De Sciglio's thunder when it comes to young Italians at fullback.
Ya but he's a few years older than De Scig, give him another season or 2, he's still getting back from injury and form
Damian played well Sunday but his goal was total bullshit. He lost control of it and it bounced away. He did good to follow through and make something out of it but it was not by design.