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AK0N · 28-01-2009, 05:49 PM

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CLAUDIO RANIERI

THE ITALIAN JOB
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+Full Name: Claudio Ranieri
+Date of Birth: October 20, 1951 (Aged 57)
+Place of Birth: Rome, Italy
+Clubs Managed: Campania Puteolona ; Cagliari ; Napoli ; Fiorentina ; Valencia ; Athletico Madrid ; Chelsea ; Valencia ; Parma ; Juventus -
+Playing Position: Defender
+Playing Clubs: Roma; Catanzano; Catania; Palermo.
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PLAYING CAREER

Claudio Ranieri is a name recognized in the managerial side of football, however, the Italian also had a playing career. Starting football life off in his hometown Rome, with AS Roma, however he only managed six appearences in two seasons for the club. Ranieri played anywhere in the defensive line, and became a key part in the Catanzaro squad, from 1974-1982, managing over 200 appearences and 8 goals. In this run with the Italians, he helped them to two promotions, however that means a relegation. Ranieri liked lower league clubs, as he spent two years with Palermo and Catania, with over 130 appearences if added up.
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MANAGERIAL CAREER

Over the past decade, Claudio Ranieri has built up a burgeoning reputation as one of the continent's most astute coaches, having plied his trade in two of Europe's most demanding Leagues.

In his homeland, the Italian began his managerial career with Campania before guiding Cagliari from the Third Division into the top flight between 1989 and 1991. His next move was to Napoli, where he was unable to bring success, but did work with a talented young Italian played named Gianfranco Zola.

Ranieri was then appointed as Fiorentina's manager, and again led the club into Serie A in 1994, tasting double cup glory with the Viola the following year.

Ranieri then moved to Spain with Valencia, and as well as adding the 1999 Spanish Cup to his honours list, he was credited with laying the foundations for the side that reached the 2000 Champions League final.

Ranieri had left Valencia before seeing his seeds come to fruition and took on the onerous task of managing Atletico Madrid in the summer of 1999. Despite signing Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink for £12million from Leeds United - the Dutchman went on to be the league's top scorer - in March, Ranieri departed from the Vicente Calderon stadium with the club staring relegation from the Primera Liga in the face, a fate that evetually befell them.

In September 2000, Ranieri was viewed as the ideal replacement for compatriot Gianluca Vialli, as Chelsea sought to end their championship drought stretching back to 1955.

Speaking little English when he arrived, Ranieri struggled to instill any consistency into a team that was renowned for blowing hot and cold but his experience helped him to build a team capable of challenging for a place in Europe.

With new strikers Eidur Gujohnsen and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - reunited with his former boss - to spearhead Chelsea's attack, and Chris Sutton's departure to Celtic, Ranieri managed to guide The Blues into 6th place in the league in his first season at the helm, qualifying them once again for the UEFA Cup.

With mastering the English language added to his list of achievements, Ranieri invested heavily prior to the beginning of the 2001-02 season, bringing Frank Lampard, Emannuel Petit, William Gallas and Boudewijn Zended to Stamford Bridge in place of the departing Frank Leboeuf, Bernard Lambourde, John Harley, Dennis Wise and Gustavo Poyet.

Again Chelsea could not find the consistency to challenge for the league title and finished in 6th place for the second successive season. They also reached the FA Cup final at the Millenniuum Stadium but were beaten 2-0 by Arsenal, who completed the league and cup double for the second time under Arsene Wenger.

With transfer funds somewhat limited, the Italian off-loaded the promising Sam Dalla Bona and brought in young players Enrique De Lucas and Filipe Oliveira to strengthen the squad. He also put his faith in some of Chelsea's other promising youngsters, such as Carlton Cole, Joe Keenan and Robert Huth, in the hope that they would begin to assert their claims for a place in the starting line-up in the 2002-03 season.

Having disappointed in Europe once again, losing to little-known Norwegian side Viking Stavangar, their league form was impressive with Italian keeper Carlo Cudicini and his magical compatriot Gianfranco Zola in excellent form, and Chelsea finally looked as though they could mount a serious challenge for the Premiership title in Ranieri's third season at the Bridge.

Although they were unable to break the stranglehold of the top two, The Blues did manage to earn a lucrative place in the Champions League, or at least the qualifying round, with a final day victory over their rivals for fourth spot, Liverpool.

Despite going behind, Ranieri's side rallied to win the match 2-1 and could look forward to an exciting season in 2003-04 having booked their passport to Europe's most prestigious competition.
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28-01-2009, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
AK0N Forum Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,606	+Claudio Ranieri - The Italian Job ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLAUDIO RANIERI THE ITALIAN JOB ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Full Name: Claudio Ranieri +Date of Birth: October 20, 1951 (Aged 57) +Place of Birth: Rome, Italy +Clubs Managed: Campania Puteolona ; Cagliari ; Napoli ; Fiorentina ; Valencia ; Athletico Madrid ; Chelsea ; Valencia ; Parma ; Juventus - +Playing Position: Defender +Playing Clubs: Roma; Catanzano; Catania; Palermo. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLAYING CAREER Claudio Ranieri is a name recognized in the managerial side of football, however, the Italian also had a playing career. Starting football life off in his hometown Rome, with AS Roma, however he only managed six appearences in two seasons for the club. Ranieri played anywhere in the defensive line, and became a key part in the Catanzaro squad, from 1974-1982, managing over 200 appearences and 8 goals. In this run with the Italians, he helped them to two promotions, however that means a relegation. Ranieri liked lower league clubs, as he spent two years with Palermo and Catania, with over 130 appearences if added up. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANAGERIAL CAREER Over the past decade, Claudio Ranieri has built up a burgeoning reputation as one of the continent's most astute coaches, having plied his trade in two of Europe's most demanding Leagues. In his homeland, the Italian began his managerial career with Campania before guiding Cagliari from the Third Division into the top flight between 1989 and 1991. His next move was to Napoli, where he was unable to bring success, but did work with a talented young Italian played named Gianfranco Zola. Ranieri was then appointed as Fiorentina's manager, and again led the club into Serie A in 1994, tasting double cup glory with the Viola the following year. Ranieri then moved to Spain with Valencia, and as well as adding the 1999 Spanish Cup to his honours list, he was credited with laying the foundations for the side that reached the 2000 Champions League final. Ranieri had left Valencia before seeing his seeds come to fruition and took on the onerous task of managing Atletico Madrid in the summer of 1999. Despite signing Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink for £12million from Leeds United - the Dutchman went on to be the league's top scorer - in March, Ranieri departed from the Vicente Calderon stadium with the club staring relegation from the Primera Liga in the face, a fate that evetually befell them. In September 2000, Ranieri was viewed as the ideal replacement for compatriot Gianluca Vialli, as Chelsea sought to end their championship drought stretching back to 1955. Speaking little English when he arrived, Ranieri struggled to instill any consistency into a team that was renowned for blowing hot and cold but his experience helped him to build a team capable of challenging for a place in Europe. With new strikers Eidur Gujohnsen and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - reunited with his former boss - to spearhead Chelsea's attack, and Chris Sutton's departure to Celtic, Ranieri managed to guide The Blues into 6th place in the league in his first season at the helm, qualifying them once again for the UEFA Cup. With mastering the English language added to his list of achievements, Ranieri invested heavily prior to the beginning of the 2001-02 season, bringing Frank Lampard, Emannuel Petit, William Gallas and Boudewijn Zended to Stamford Bridge in place of the departing Frank Leboeuf, Bernard Lambourde, John Harley, Dennis Wise and Gustavo Poyet. Again Chelsea could not find the consistency to challenge for the league title and finished in 6th place for the second successive season. They also reached the FA Cup final at the Millenniuum Stadium but were beaten 2-0 by Arsenal, who completed the league and cup double for the second time under Arsene Wenger. With transfer funds somewhat limited, the Italian off-loaded the promising Sam Dalla Bona and brought in young players Enrique De Lucas and Filipe Oliveira to strengthen the squad. He also put his faith in some of Chelsea's other promising youngsters, such as Carlton Cole, Joe Keenan and Robert Huth, in the hope that they would begin to assert their claims for a place in the starting line-up in the 2002-03 season. Having disappointed in Europe once again, losing to little-known Norwegian side Viking Stavangar, their league form was impressive with Italian keeper Carlo Cudicini and his magical compatriot Gianfranco Zola in excellent form, and Chelsea finally looked as though they could mount a serious challenge for the Premiership title in Ranieri's third season at the Bridge. Although they were unable to break the stranglehold of the top two, The Blues did manage to earn a lucrative place in the Champions League, or at least the qualifying round, with a final day victory over their rivals for fourth spot, Liverpool. Despite going behind, Ranieri's side rallied to win the match 2-1 and could look forward to an exciting season in 2003-04 having booked their passport to Europe's most prestigious competition. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLUBS ON THIS MM - Juventus (2008-2011) Internazionale (2011-Present) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- __________________ "I don't understand how your number one, when it was just a fling before, now your the one." Last edited by AK0N; 12-03-2009 at 06:40 PM..