if the dickhead had any class he'd hang up his national boots years ago without anybody having to ask him. But the stupid C!nt just doesn't want to go away. I like Donadoni but what was he thinking by actually consideringADP for such an important, physical game is beyond me. He is simply the most overrated Italian player in circulation and deserves to be stoned to death. FUK OFF ADP!!!
The stoning ADP part is an exaggeration but ADP does need to quit. He is too slow and he can't contribute to the Azzurri cause. Juve should be his number one priority. Let's start playing Di Natale, Quagliarella, Foggia and Rosina and hopefully Cassano can get back in form.
I thought he was alright in the first half, but he kept losing possesion throughout the game whenever we were in dangerous positions. It was really frustrating to watch. To be fair, our whole front line was utterly impotent tonight, Inzaghi only had a couple of good moments (and I still don't like seeing him up there as he's not a target man, which is what we need) and Camoranesi didn't look fit enough (and he kept doing pointless tricks). I think Foggia would have done well on the flank tonight, he's on form and has enough flair to outsmart defenders, and Rosina should start getting called up. I don't see why Quagliaralle should get picked over and in form Rosina who provides a better all round game as well as speed.
DP is just getting too old, and he should retire from the national team. But some of you are being quite harsh though. He's just past his prime.
He had one or two good moments, but otherwise he was shameful to watch. I like ADP and have nothing but respect for the guy, but as a professional you have to be reasonable and realize that you just don't have it in you anymore. We can't place all the blame on him though considering it's Donadoni that still persists to give him repeated call ups and starts. As much as I try to support Don, I just can't justify him snubbing Miccoli in favour of ADP.
G. Rossi > ADP. To all the Rossi doubters, today you're eating your words. I don't give a shit how young or inexperienced he is, Del Piero SUCKS and is DONE!
If ADP scored we wouldn't be talking about this. I didnt see Di Natale do anything when he came on. In fact when I see Di Natale play nothing happens. He missed the goal against Ukraine when it was just him and the goalie. Saying Di Natale is better than Del Piero, please..
If Del Piero is going to play he should only play as a substitute for the last twenty minutes or so. He should never start unless it is a dire emergency. He just does not have the stamina anymore at this level.
Ohh god, I knew someone would come and pull Rossi out their a$$. Yes the mythical 19 year old would have surely hit a hat trick.
He shouldn't be kicked out never to play again, but he should be benched for the next game because he was poor today. Its simply not smart to have two players coming to the end of their career forming the attack at the same time, especially starting the game. The system works at Juve because he has Trezeguet there with him, if Toni wasn't injured and started today it would have been a different story.
This thread is shameful. Enough with the Del Piero bashing. Gli Azzurri dominated the match while France sat back for the draw. Let me ask this, did Ribery show anything today? Everyone seems to drool about him. How about Henry? Both of these players are suppose to be heads and shoulders above Del Piero and they did crap today. As for this speed BS, did it help when DiNatale came on? No, it did not.
He also does not play wide on the left for Juventus either. Nedved does. Del Piero is a support striker but he never plays in this spot for Italy. He has played wide left for Juventus when he first came up but he does not have the speed or quickness of that player to play the position which is why he is basically useless for Italy.
The few chances France had, a few were off the mistakes of Del Piero. And how about that golden opportunity, aren't WORLD CHAMPIONS supposed to execute when given those types of chances? Ribery was also coming off injury, but he still played better than Del Piero IMO. I think the JUVE supporters really need to get off his dick at this point. He's not a starter.
What you're saying about ADP now, is exactly the same deal as what some were saying about Canna after the last game.. and then look how he turned it around today. If players were "stoned to death" as soon as they have an off game then there would be no players left. Its not as if we lost.
It is the non-Juventini that keep running up and down poor Del Piero's cazzo. Tell me who on Italy's side did not lose the ball today? How many times did De Rossi and Pirlo try to dribble through the heart of France's defense? Oddo and Zambrotta were not spectacular on the wings. In the end, what was Oddo trying to accomplish with his cross? Speaking of which, did Di Natale forget that his side was wearing blue on his crosses? The mistake today was trying to force the ball when there was no opening. Keep possession instead. What are you idiots trying to prove with this thread? Did any of you watch the game and see what happened? It was not a very exciting match. Why? France played for the draw. Very conservative, hope for a counter but otherwise, sit back and defend. Possession went to Italia. There were some chances but nothing clear. Italy did not play great. They did not play poorly either. They went up against a good opponent who clearly reached their goal of not leaving the peninsula with a loss. That is the game. So this nonsense about Del Piero is ridiculous. Especially for those who expect him to be some young kid who runs like a chicken with his head cut off.
Del Piero hasn't done ANYTHING for the NT in some time. He's not right for games against good teams like France. It can't be anymore obvious after today. I applaud his effort, but he's done.
Everyone makes mistakes, but to be consistent in your mistakes is a sign of ineffectiveness and risk to the whole team. Don is the first to be blamed for not even using him correctly, and then continuing this error on his part by keeping him in the game for that long.
Di Natale played for what? The last 15 to 20 minutes? And the ball was hardly passed to him! Del Piero on the other hand played at least three quarters of the match and got only one shot on goal (a low weak one mind you) and could barely generate any offense when the ball got on his foot! Yes, had ADP scored we probably wouldn't be so hard on him, but when exactly was the last time ADP scored for the NT?
Valiant effort on your part to defend you club's captain, but unfortunately it is only the Juventini that still maintain faith in him. I respect ADP and what he has done over the years for both club and country, but today's performance was just one example of many of how he just doesn't have what it takes anymore to be a big contributer at the international level. He's 33 years old now and his better days are behind him. All big stars are willing to accept when their time is done and when it's time to just move on, yet ADP seems reluctant to admit that even in spite of the numerous sub-par performances he's had over the years, particularly under Donadoni.
Don's Hero of the Game http://sport.alice.it/it/gallery/calcioeuropeo/italia_francia_le_foto.html,zoom=42025.html
Nothing valiant. Just calling it as it was seen. Why don't you give a valiant effort for your boy, who is about 10 years younger and contributed less than Del Piero tonight. Should we be worried that his better days are behind him too? How about Gattusso? Like I said, we did not play great nor did we play poorly. A lot of it had to do with the French strategy. Ironically, if it was Italia that played that way, everyone would be screaming catenaccio.