SSC Napoli - Return to the Top

tonykart34 · 11-02-2009, 07:32 PM

In 2004, Napoli Calcio declared bankruptcy when they confirmed over €70 million euros of debt. They were hurled into Serie C1 in great disgrace. Legendary film producer, Aurelio De Laurentiis, swooped in to rescue the team and began his conquest to restore this great club back to it's rightful place in Italian Football.

In 2006, Napoli secured a promotion to Serie B and DeLaurentiis restored the clubs name back to Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli (S.S.C. Napoli). Along with historical giants Juventus and Genova, Napoli were promoted to Serie A in their first season.

In their first season in Serie A, Napoli were just edged out of a UEFA Cup 1st Round birth by Northerners, Udinese. Their fast rise to success has drawn many folks to credit the managing of 63 year old, Edoardo Reja, and the silky transfer work of General Manager, Pierpaolo Marino.

The incredible climb of the Partenopei slowed down in the 2008/2009 Season when after a promising start, the Azzurri could only muster a 7th place position in the table by the January transfer window. Little work was done in the transfer market, as it seemed clear that the powers-that-be were saving for the 2009 Summer market.

After finishing the 2008-2009 season on the edge of a UEFA Cup position, Edy Reja announced his retirement from managing. After an incredible run with Napoli, from Serie C1 to Serie A, the successful manager has left Napoli in a good frame of mind. However, it is clear that some house cleaning is in order, and all can be sure that the Napoli brass will not be shy with the changes this summer.

tonykart34 · 11-02-2009, 07:52 PM

Edy Reja leaves behind him one of the most appetizing managing jobs in the world of Calcio. A team that had more fans at its home games when they were in Serie C1, then most teams that were in Serie A, a team that boasts the third largest Stadium in Italy, and a team that is destined to return the days of not-so-long-ago... the days of the great Maradona... when the atmosphere in the Stadio San Paolo was something like an Argentine rivalry match.

With the door open for the Napoli job, DeLaurentiis and Marino have a serious decision to make. Names like Roberto Donadoni, Roberto Mancini, and Didier Deschamps have all come into the discussion... perhaps Antonio Conte, Walter Mazzarri, or Pasquale Marino? The fans have their opinions, but there are only two that really matter. Regardless, this new manager will have some serious expectations for the 2009-2010 season.

Napoli is a team destined for success... it is in their DNA and with the young and talented players they have, the sky is the limit. There is a problem that comes when young players have a ton of success... and that is the threat of bigger teams snatching them away. Marek Hamsik, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Walter Gargano all have some serious suiters out there that are ready to make Napoli "an offer they can't refuse"! Or, perhaps even better, an offer they shouldn't refuse.

IRE-ENG-OX4 · 11-02-2009, 08:07 PM

Hamsik

tonykart34 · 11-02-2009, 08:23 PM

Former Juventus midfielder, Antonio Conte, was announced as the new manager of Napoli. This is a huge step for the 40 year old manager, who has only had full responsibilities of two teams, starting in 2005 with Arezzo and in 2007 with Bari.

The man from Lecce was on Marcello Lippi's coaching staff for the 2010 World Cup and surely received a good review from the former Napoli boss. Last season he led Bari to the promotion playoffs with a team that not many gave a chance to get that far. This season, his new team, Napoli, are expected to qualify for the UEFA Cup... a feat they failed to accomplish a year ago.

Napoli have some seriously important peices of the puzzle in place, but DeLaurentiis was very cautious with his wallet last January. Surely, Conte will do his best to convince the drama king to spend a bit more this time around. With some serious issues on the backline and taking over a tactical setup that Conte surely is not too keen on, some changes are surely to be expected.

Dan · 11-02-2009, 08:24 PM

Good start mate.. Hope this goes well for you..

tonykart34 · 11-02-2009, 08:29 PM

Juventus' Alessio Secco has tabled a bit for Napoli's Marek Hamsik for €17 million. Pierpaolo Marino and Antonio Conte are in desperate need of some money at the club, but selling one of their most prized posessions might not be worth the price.

tonykart34 · 11-02-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by IRE-ENG-OX4

Hamsik

Indeed

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Originally Posted by Danthomas2005

Good start mate.. Hope this goes well for you..

Thank you sir... Update that PNE MM... I have been dying to find out what you will do next!

Dan · 11-02-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tonykart34

Thank you sir... Update that PNE MM... I have been dying to find out what you will do next!

I will do soon, have a match to put up..

Don't sell him though, he's the best player at the team..

tonykart34 · 11-02-2009, 08:35 PM

Ezequiel Lavezzi has demanded that Napoli fork over the dough! The young Argentine is arguably the most important man for Napoli and has become a fan favorite with his inspirational performances. However, he has certainly rustled some feathers with his latest comments:

Lavezzi: "I feel my importance to the team and based on my past performances, that I am worth more than what I am getting paid. I know that Mr. DeLaurentiis will agree with me".

For a player that has been so loyal to Napoli, it seems strange that he would come out at such a time with these demands. If anyone can settle the waters, though, it would be Pierpaolo Marino.

tonykart34 · 11-02-2009, 08:40 PM

With Antonio Conte in charge of the technical side of Napoli now, the 3-4-1-2 will surely be thrown out. This puts players like Christian Maggio and Salvatore Aronica in question due to their status as "tweeners" in a more ridgid system.

All signs lead to Conte running a 4-4-2, but it cannot be for sure until the transfers start to roll in and out.

IRE-ENG-OX4 · 11-02-2009, 08:46 PM

Don't sell Marek

tonykart34 · 11-02-2009, 08:47 PM

Fabio Cannavaro has sent out his much anticipated rescue signals to his hometown team, Napoli. Marino will surely act on this, as this will bring to the Napoli backline what they have been lacking the past two seasons. Fabio is getting on the edge of being past it at 35 (will be 36 in September), but his recent World Cup performace should give Napoli fans a bit of assurance.

tonykart34 · 11-02-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Danthomas2005

Don't sell him though, he's the best player at the team..

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Originally Posted by IRE-ENG-OX4

Don't sell Marek

You'll have to wait and see...!

tonykart34 · 11-02-2009, 08:55 PM

Conte and Marino have made it no secret that they are going to pursue Antonio Cassano and Taye Taiwo this summer. Cassanata would surely be a welcome addition to Southern Italy, as he grew up in the same region of Italy as Conte... Puglia. Taiwo, the Nigerian beast would be the key to the left side of a flat back four for Napoli.

The question with both of these men however... is Napoli big enough for them? With no Europe to lure them in, Napoli can only offer them a mistique, and talk about potential.

KingCantona07 · 11-02-2009, 08:59 PM

Great club and good start to the thread

Dan · 11-02-2009, 09:05 PM

They'd be great players to bring to the club..

tonykart34 · 11-02-2009, 09:10 PM

Rumors have been circulating that Napoli are looking to upgrade their central midfield for the new season. Conte does not seem to have faith in Manuele Blasi, despite the fact that he clearly out-classed Walter Gargano last season. Of course this could all be speculation, but three names have leaked out of the Napoli camp: Gaetano D'Agostino, Antonio Nocerino and Miguel Veloso.

D'Agostino, of Palermo, has blossomed under the new Pirlo-esque role handed to him by Pasquale Marino at Udinese. He is sound defensively, but provides his real value by controlling the tempo of the game with great distribution and stylish long passing. Surely he would offer Napoli something special in the center of the park, but Napoli will have to act fast because there are a number of major teams that are hot on his trail.

After being sold to Palermo from Juventus last season, Antonio Nocerino has become the anchor in the midfield for Palermo. However, his entire career he has spoken of nothing but playing for his hometown club, Napoli. He has requested to leave Palermo only for Napoli, but will the team of his heart make a move?

Another name for the central midfield is Miguel Veloso of Portugal. The Sporting man will be a tough cookie to steal due to his extremely high buyout clause. Manchester United are looking to be in first place in the running for him, but Napoli could convice Miguel with their lure of first team football and much better weather.

tonykart34 · 11-02-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AsmodaiPlay

Great club and good start to the thread

Grazie!

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Originally Posted by Danthomas2005

They'd be great players to bring to the club..

Many options... many many....

Vasic · 11-02-2009, 09:13 PM

Nice start. Your Napoli MM is way better then my,Good job.5*

tonykart34 · 11-02-2009, 09:21 PM

Pierpaolo Marino might finally get his wish. Secco and Marino were spotted in Turin today and would surely be discussing a move for Vincenzo Iaquinta. Iaquinta has been the apple of Marino's eye since he came to Napoli. Marino discovered him for Udinese back in 2000 and knows what he is capable of. With Zalayeta surely on his way out this summer and sporadic performances from current striker Denis, Iaquinta could be the man for the job.

Napoli might bring another Southern Italian in when they expressed their interest for in-from striker, Sergio Floccari. Floccari has been a late bloomer for Atalanta and is surely on the out this transfer period. Juventus and Milan have both shown interest in the Calabrese striker, but no official bids have been made.

Fernando Cavenaghi could leave Bordeaux this summer for greener pastures. The Italo-Argentine could make his way to Napoli who are in need of a striker. Fernando has a great goal scoring rate in Ligue 1 for Bordeaux and the Partenopei could surely use that in Serie A next season.

tonykart34 · 11-02-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Vasic

Nice start. Your Napoli MM is way better then my,Good job.5*

Not better... just different. I am following yours as well. Good idea for Maradona!

Vasic · 11-02-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tonykart34

Not better... just different. I am following yours as well. Good idea for Maradona!

Thanks,mate.I love your target and transfer updates. I will follow this.

tonykart34 · 11-02-2009, 09:27 PM

The media has been confused for some time now as to why no Italian clubs have made a serious offer for Giuseppe Rossi. Sure, there is the silly contract he has with Manchester United and Villareal that suggests that United can buy him back at any time, therefore making any sale of Rossi to be paid out to two teams... well, I think the question was just answered.

It is a real shame that the star of World Cup 2010 is yet to find an Italian home. Although they certainly aren't in the financial circumstances to afford such an exchange, Napoli have declared their interest for the fiery secondo punto.

tonykart34 · 11-02-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vasic

Thanks,mate.I love your target and transfer updates. I will follow this.

Thank you sir

Vasic · 11-02-2009, 09:28 PM

Great update.

11-02-2009, 07:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
tonykart34 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 120	SSC Napoli - Return to the Top In 2004, Napoli Calcio declared bankruptcy when they confirmed over €70 million euros of debt. They were hurled into Serie C1 in great disgrace. Legendary film producer, Aurelio De Laurentiis, swooped in to rescue the team and began his conquest to restore this great club back to it's rightful place in Italian Football. In 2006, Napoli secured a promotion to Serie B and DeLaurentiis restored the clubs name back to Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli (S.S.C. Napoli). Along with historical giants Juventus and Genova, Napoli were promoted to Serie A in their first season. In their first season in Serie A, Napoli were just edged out of a UEFA Cup 1st Round birth by Northerners, Udinese. Their fast rise to success has drawn many folks to credit the managing of 63 year old, Edoardo Reja, and the silky transfer work of General Manager, Pierpaolo Marino. The incredible climb of the Partenopei slowed down in the 2008/2009 Season when after a promising start, the Azzurri could only muster a 7th place position in the table by the January transfer window. Little work was done in the transfer market, as it seemed clear that the powers-that-be were saving for the 2009 Summer market. After finishing the 2008-2009 season on the edge of a UEFA Cup position, Edy Reja announced his retirement from managing. After an incredible run with Napoli, from Serie C1 to Serie A, the successful manager has left Napoli in a good frame of mind. However, it is clear that some house cleaning is in order, and all can be sure that the Napoli brass will not be shy with the changes this summer.

11-02-2009, 07:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
tonykart34 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 120	Next for the Napoli Post... Edy Reja leaves behind him one of the most appetizing managing jobs in the world of Calcio. A team that had more fans at its home games when they were in Serie C1, then most teams that were in Serie A, a team that boasts the third largest Stadium in Italy, and a team that is destined to return the days of not-so-long-ago... the days of the great Maradona... when the atmosphere in the Stadio San Paolo was something like an Argentine rivalry match. With the door open for the Napoli job, DeLaurentiis and Marino have a serious decision to make. Names like Roberto Donadoni, Roberto Mancini, and Didier Deschamps have all come into the discussion... perhaps Antonio Conte, Walter Mazzarri, or Pasquale Marino? The fans have their opinions, but there are only two that really matter. Regardless, this new manager will have some serious expectations for the 2009-2010 season. Napoli is a team destined for success... it is in their DNA and with the young and talented players they have, the sky is the limit. There is a problem that comes when young players have a ton of success... and that is the threat of bigger teams snatching them away. Marek Hamsik, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Walter Gargano all have some serious suiters out there that are ready to make Napoli "an offer they can't refuse"! Or, perhaps even better, an offer they shouldn't refuse.

11-02-2009, 08:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
tonykart34 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 120	It Must be... Conte! Former Juventus midfielder, Antonio Conte, was announced as the new manager of Napoli. This is a huge step for the 40 year old manager, who has only had full responsibilities of two teams, starting in 2005 with Arezzo and in 2007 with Bari. The man from Lecce was on Marcello Lippi's coaching staff for the 2010 World Cup and surely received a good review from the former Napoli boss. Last season he led Bari to the promotion playoffs with a team that not many gave a chance to get that far. This season, his new team, Napoli, are expected to qualify for the UEFA Cup... a feat they failed to accomplish a year ago. Napoli have some seriously important peices of the puzzle in place, but DeLaurentiis was very cautious with his wallet last January. Surely, Conte will do his best to convince the drama king to spend a bit more this time around. With some serious issues on the backline and taking over a tactical setup that Conte surely is not too keen on, some changes are surely to be expected.

11-02-2009, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dan EA Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: England... Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 14,334 Blog Entries: 2	Good start mate.. Hope this goes well for you.. __________________ http://dontbuythesun.co.uk/site/ JUSTICE FOR THE 96

11-02-2009, 08:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
tonykart34 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 120	Juventus Launch Hamsik Bid... Juventus' Alessio Secco has tabled a bit for Napoli's Marek Hamsik for €17 million. Pierpaolo Marino and Antonio Conte are in desperate need of some money at the club, but selling one of their most prized posessions might not be worth the price.

11-02-2009, 08:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
IRE-ENG-OX4 Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oxford, England Age: 15 Gender: Male Posts: 7,749	Hamsik

11-02-2009, 08:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
tonykart34 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 120	More Money Please Ezequiel Lavezzi has demanded that Napoli fork over the dough! The young Argentine is arguably the most important man for Napoli and has become a fan favorite with his inspirational performances. However, he has certainly rustled some feathers with his latest comments: Lavezzi: "I feel my importance to the team and based on my past performances, that I am worth more than what I am getting paid. I know that Mr. DeLaurentiis will agree with me". For a player that has been so loyal to Napoli, it seems strange that he would come out at such a time with these demands. If anyone can settle the waters, though, it would be Pierpaolo Marino.

11-02-2009, 08:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
tonykart34 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 120	Square Pegs... Round Holes... With Antonio Conte in charge of the technical side of Napoli now, the 3-4-1-2 will surely be thrown out. This puts players like Christian Maggio and Salvatore Aronica in question due to their status as "tweeners" in a more ridgid system. All signs lead to Conte running a 4-4-2, but it cannot be for sure until the transfers start to roll in and out.

11-02-2009, 08:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
IRE-ENG-OX4 Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oxford, England Age: 15 Gender: Male Posts: 7,749	Don't sell Marek

11-02-2009, 08:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
tonykart34 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 120	Send me Home! Fabio Cannavaro has sent out his much anticipated rescue signals to his hometown team, Napoli. Marino will surely act on this, as this will bring to the Napoli backline what they have been lacking the past two seasons. Fabio is getting on the edge of being past it at 35 (will be 36 in September), but his recent World Cup performace should give Napoli fans a bit of assurance.

11-02-2009, 08:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
tonykart34 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 120	Two Heads... Two Ideas Conte and Marino have made it no secret that they are going to pursue Antonio Cassano and Taye Taiwo this summer. Cassanata would surely be a welcome addition to Southern Italy, as he grew up in the same region of Italy as Conte... Puglia. Taiwo, the Nigerian beast would be the key to the left side of a flat back four for Napoli. The question with both of these men however... is Napoli big enough for them? With no Europe to lure them in, Napoli can only offer them a mistique, and talk about potential.

11-02-2009, 08:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
KingCantona07 Elite Join Date: Apr 2007 Gender: Male Posts: 7,286	Great club and good start to the thread __________________

11-02-2009, 09:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
Dan EA Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: England... Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 14,334 Blog Entries: 2	They'd be great players to bring to the club.. __________________ http://dontbuythesun.co.uk/site/ JUSTICE FOR THE 96

11-02-2009, 09:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
tonykart34 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 120	Midfield Rennaissance!? Why? Rumors have been circulating that Napoli are looking to upgrade their central midfield for the new season. Conte does not seem to have faith in Manuele Blasi, despite the fact that he clearly out-classed Walter Gargano last season. Of course this could all be speculation, but three names have leaked out of the Napoli camp: Gaetano D'Agostino, Antonio Nocerino and Miguel Veloso. D'Agostino, of Palermo, has blossomed under the new Pirlo-esque role handed to him by Pasquale Marino at Udinese. He is sound defensively, but provides his real value by controlling the tempo of the game with great distribution and stylish long passing. Surely he would offer Napoli something special in the center of the park, but Napoli will have to act fast because there are a number of major teams that are hot on his trail. After being sold to Palermo from Juventus last season, Antonio Nocerino has become the anchor in the midfield for Palermo. However, his entire career he has spoken of nothing but playing for his hometown club, Napoli. He has requested to leave Palermo only for Napoli, but will the team of his heart make a move? Another name for the central midfield is Miguel Veloso of Portugal. The Sporting man will be a tough cookie to steal due to his extremely high buyout clause. Manchester United are looking to be in first place in the running for him, but Napoli could convice Miguel with their lure of first team football and much better weather.

11-02-2009, 09:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
Vasic Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MAKEDONIJA Age: 16 Gender: Male Posts: 2,991	Nice start. Your Napoli MM is way better then my,Good job.5*

11-02-2009, 09:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
tonykart34 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 120	Going on Strike! Pierpaolo Marino might finally get his wish. Secco and Marino were spotted in Turin today and would surely be discussing a move for Vincenzo Iaquinta. Iaquinta has been the apple of Marino's eye since he came to Napoli. Marino discovered him for Udinese back in 2000 and knows what he is capable of. With Zalayeta surely on his way out this summer and sporadic performances from current striker Denis, Iaquinta could be the man for the job. Napoli might bring another Southern Italian in when they expressed their interest for in-from striker, Sergio Floccari. Floccari has been a late bloomer for Atalanta and is surely on the out this transfer period. Juventus and Milan have both shown interest in the Calabrese striker, but no official bids have been made. Fernando Cavenaghi could leave Bordeaux this summer for greener pastures. The Italo-Argentine could make his way to Napoli who are in need of a striker. Fernando has a great goal scoring rate in Ligue 1 for Bordeaux and the Partenopei could surely use that in Serie A next season.

11-02-2009, 09:27 PM	#23 (permalink)
tonykart34 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 120	Rescue Me The media has been confused for some time now as to why no Italian clubs have made a serious offer for Giuseppe Rossi. Sure, there is the silly contract he has with Manchester United and Villareal that suggests that United can buy him back at any time, therefore making any sale of Rossi to be paid out to two teams... well, I think the question was just answered. It is a real shame that the star of World Cup 2010 is yet to find an Italian home. Although they certainly aren't in the financial circumstances to afford such an exchange, Napoli have declared their interest for the fiery secondo punto.

11-02-2009, 09:28 PM	#25 (permalink)
Vasic Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MAKEDONIJA Age: 16 Gender: Male Posts: 2,991	Great update.