What! No Atalanta thread!? Hey, they're on the bottom of the table and need SOME support, so I thought I'd make a thread for them if only for the pleasue of SoccerFan8270. This should complete the list of Serie A team threads.
Atalanta-Brescia could be the most intense game of the week. This Lombardian derby has a heated past, and Atalanta is desperate to get their first win of the season and stay in touch at the bottom of the table. Atalanta should be boosted by the late okay to play of Demetrio Albertini in the midfield. Taibi Rivalta Sala Natali Bellini Zenoni Albertini Marcolini Montolivo Pazzini Budan
Atalanta are by far the most disappointing team this year. With the amount of young talent at their disposal they should definately be playing better. But it's a long season and I guess they can turn things around.
decent interview with rising star Montolivo, curious to see when Atalanta sells him off....probably after the season when they are relegated. http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=35059&progr=0
after firing Mandorlini, atalanta hire Delio Rossi formerly of Lecce... http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/dec7d.html
Rossi rolls out this 4-4-1-1 lineup for his first game in charge vs Udinese:- Taibi; Rivalta, Sala, Natali, Bellini; Zenoni, Mingazzini, Bernardini, Marcolini; Montolivo; Budan. This game is being shown on Telemundo today at 4 pm Eastern and 3 pm Pacific. Unfortunately, that's one channel I don't get. Referee is Trefoloni.
New coach, same story. Atalanta 0, Udinese 1 http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/sa0405/ata-udi.html
Atalanta has sent 27-year-old striker Gianni Comandini to Serie B side Ternana for the remainder of the season. Geez, I remember when this guy was tearing things up with Vicenza and got what his big chance at Milan a few years ago. Unfortunately, 13 appearances and only 2 goals, and this was his fate instead. I don't think he's played at all this year. In return, Atalanta got midfielder Giulio Migliaccio. Both are co-ownership deals.
I too remember Comandini when he was doing well. A lot of young strikers end up like him unfortunately.
Comandini's biggest moment was when he scored 3 goals for Milan against Inter in the 6-0 derby. Then he disappeared.
He actually only scored two goals in that game, which were the only goals he scored for Milan that season. But every Milan fan worldwide will smile when they hear his name for the rest of their lives
well I think the loss to messina in that makeup game pretty much ends things for atalanta. 11 pts halfway through the season with a mountain to climb. I wonder if they move now on some of their valued young pieces...perhaps they would get more now at teams eye Euro spots than in the summer...
Atalanta's definitely seen the writing on the wall and are starting to get ready for Serie B with the loss of Albertini to Barcelona. Unfortunately, it was a free transfer, so they didn't get any money from the deal, but at least they don't have to pay his salary for the rest of the season. Looks like other sales are imminent as well. http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jan25g.html
this is interesting if they move their top youngsters...Palermo makes a lot of sense for Pazzini...I imagine if they sell midfielder Montolivo the price will be even higher... btw how does Barca think Albertini can help them now??...thats a stretch.