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In Fair Verona

Romeo & Juliet - Football Style
Started on 6 October 2015 by Feliks
Latest Reply on 5 December 2015 by the champi0n fm
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Sooru He is indeed ;)

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Ben Arrivata, Il Pazzo


The 31 year old has joined on a two year deal after departing AC Milan on a free transfer. The striker, known as Il Pazzo, or the Madman, has been capped 25 times by Italy and will add to the Verona front-line which already boasts 2015 Campiocannone winner and club captain Luca Toni.

The deal was revealed to have been in the pipelines for several weeks, pre-dating the appointment of Romeo Montague as manager. Although this decision put a lot of players off joining Verona, Pazzini has gone through with the deal reportedly due to intense lobbying from his new teammate Toni. Pazzini denied these claims, and instead insisted he was looking for a new challenge.

http://www.todaysport.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Giampaolo-Pazzini-735x400.jpg

Giampaolo Pazzini:
"Hellas Verona are a team with a lot of history and culture and they're becoming the rising stars of Italy. Now that they're firmly embedded in Serie A, I see it as a good challenge for me and it will be good to play alongside players such as Luca Toni."

Novice manager Romeo Montague, assuming he has control of the squad, is likely to use Pazzini as a poacher alongside the taller, more generous Toni and the pair shape as a potent striker partnership, not missing a beat after the departure of Javier Saviola last season.

The first signing in Verona's new, family-run era looks to be a good one, and it will be a welcome boost to Romeo Montague's very, very low stocks. Whether or not the rookie can tame Il Pazzo is another question entirely.
Quite a strike force young Romeo has at his disposal there, assuming he can get them all pulling in the same direction of course.
I'll be honest in saying I haven't read much of this as of late, but after reading recent updates I feel obliged to. What this story offers in content and presentation, is amazing!
Lippo Toni and Pazzini certainly has a lot of potential!

Jack Good to have you on board :)


Hellas Verona Press Officer: Grazie giornalisti assortiti per partecipare conferenza stampa di oggi . Spero che tu capisca le difficoltà Romeo ha incontrato negli ultimi giorni e sai perché la conferenza è stato ritardato così tanto . Romeo sarà ora in grado di rispondere alle vostre domande. Thankyou assorted journalists for attending today's press conference. I hope you understand the difficulties Romeo has encountered over the past few days and know why the conference has been delayed so much. Romeo will now be able to answer your questions.

Romeo Montague: Buon pomeriggio. Good afternoon.

Valentino Bonafede, La Gazzetta: Tu stai qui oggi da allenatore di Hellas Verona . Il vostro coinvolgimento nel club , essendo figlio del proprietario , naturalmente , hanno un impatto sulla vostra capacità di gestire la squadra? You stand here today as manager of Hellas Verona. Does your involvement in the club, being son of the owner of course, have any impact on your ability to manage the team?

Romeo Montague: Essa ha lo stesso impatto , a mio parere , come se fossi figlio del bidello . Penso che le mie funzioni direttive non saranno ostacolati da qualsiasi necrotism. It has as much impact, in my opinion, as if I was son of the janitor. I think my managerial duties won't be hindered by any necrotism.

Zeno Iuliano, Corriere: Molte persone credono non si ha la possibilità di gestire un tale relativamente grande lato. Quali sono le vostre abilità di gestione, e credete li si può mettere a buon uso a Verona? Many people believe you do not have the ability to manage such a relatively large side. What are your management skills, and do you believe you can put them to good use at Verona?

Romeo Montague: Io credo nel concetto di non contare i polli prima che si schiudono. Ho una buona comprensione del gioco, e la possibilità di trasferire tali vista sul un passo attraverso i miei giocatori. Questo aiuterà a riuscire. I believe in the notion of not counting chickens before they hatch. I have a good understanding of the game, and the ability to transfer those views onto a pitch through my players. This will help me succeed.

Carla Filice, Tuttosport: Pensi che i bilanci di trasferimento e dei salari del club sono troppo bassi? E se è così, andrai a tuo padre di cambiarle? Do you think that the transfer and wage budgets of the club are too low? And if so, will you go to your father to change them?

Romeo Montague: In primo luogo, per tutta la durata del mio mandato, vorrei i media per riferiscono a lui come il presidente. Si tratta di un ambiente di lavoro, quindi io lo indirizzo di conseguenza. In secondo luogo, non ho remore con i bilanci attuali come io mi considero uno spender scaltro. Non mi piace spendere soldi inutili e quindi non sarò richiedere eventuali modifiche di bilancio. Firstly, for the duration of my tenure, I would like the media to refer to him as the chairman. This is a working environment, therefore I will address him accordingly. Secondly, I have no qualms with the current budgets as I consider myself to be a shrewd spender. I do not like spending unnecessary money and so I will not be requesting any budget changes.

Carla Filice, Tuttosport: Pensi che il presidente e voi stessi potete lavorare in armonia? Do you think the chairman and yourself can work harmoniously?

Romeo Montague: Certamente. Of course.

Valentino Bonafede, La Gazzetta: Pensi che le aspettative espresse per questa stagione, che a mio avviso è finire a metà classifica, sono ragionevoli? Do you think the expectations set for you this season, which I believe is mid-table finish, are reasonable?

Romeo Montague: Sì , l'aspettativa è metà classifica, e sono fiducioso di raggiungere tale. Con i giocatori che ho, non c'è motivo per non farlo. Yes, the expectation is mid table, and I'm confident of achieving that. With the players I have, there is no reason not to.

Zeno Iuliano, Corriere: Hai preso il passo nella gestione del calcio, pur essendo a soli 24 anni di età. I critici hanno suggerito si fatica a incutere rispetto in uno spogliatoio che contiene molti giocatori più anziani di te. Che ne dici di questo? You've taken the step into football management despite being just 24 years of age. Critics have suggested you will struggle to command respect in a dressing room that contains many players older than you. What do you say to that?

Romeo Montague: So che avrò un momento difficile ottenere il rispetto dei giocatori, ma nel corso del tempo , penso di poter fare abbastanza bene a bordo campo per conquistare la loro fiducia . Credo che ogni giocatore può essere persuaso da un buon manager. I know I will have a tough time gaining the respect of the players, but over time, I think I can do well enough on the sideline to win their trust. I think any player can be persuaded by a good manager.

Hellas Verona Press Officer: Ultima domanda. Last question.

Valentino Bonafede, La Gazzetta: Dacci un nome. Jose Mourinho è ' The Special One ', Tebaldo Capuleti è 'The Enforcer '. Ma chi sarà Romeo Montecchi essere? Give us a name. Jose Mourinho is 'The Special One', Tybalt Capulet is 'The Enforcer'. Just who will Romeo Montague be?

Romeo Montague: Il Pacificatore. The Peacekeeper.

Romeo Montague woke up, and for the first time in a while, he woke up fresh. Never the mind the fact he had fallen asleep on his desk at the club. That was just a sign of how good the job was becoming - Romeo could scarcely believe it himself. The team had begun listening to him, no thanks to Luca Toni, and they were starting to play the way he wanted/ The backroom was on board as well, with everyone answering to him and not his father, who was far too busy at work to keep an eye on him. He even had the scouts looking around for some new players - assuming they would join his club. But in his current state of mind, Romeo would believe anything. He couldn't believe what happened next.

"ROMEO!"

It was the rare occasion that Ted Montague was in his chairman office, and with his son being just next door, he was at his every beck and call. Romeo entered the room slowly.

"Romeo, my son. Sit down, please."

He sat, and his father offered him a glass of whisky.

"No thankyou."

"Very well then. Now, son, I understand you have been doing reasonably well in your first week in charge?"

"Yes, I have gotten all the players to train, the backroom is co-operating, I've spoken to the press. Everything is going smoothly."

"Do you think the media circus is over?"

"For now, yes."

"Good, good... Romeo do you remember our chat earlier this week?"

"Yes, I do Father, but I was thinking that maybe, considering how well I'm doing-"

"No, Romeo, I said what I said. You are the off-field face of the club. You will help make amends with the Capulets. And I said I'd help you run the team... and here is your help. Send him in, Maria."

Romeo watched as the door opened, before promptly dropping his jaw. He wasn't sure what was more potent; his anger at being displaced by this man, or his elation at who this man was.

"Mr Del Piero will be your Director of Football, Romeo. He's also volunteered his service as a player, should you need him. Understand Romeo, it took a lot of negotiating to get him to join us, but he's here. You will learn a lot from him. Alessandro, Romeo, I'll leave you two to chat."

".... Can I have your autograph?"
Cracking updates Buster B-)

Mr. Del Piero... friend or foe? (rhyme)

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Walter Nice rhymes Eminem :))

Act Three, Scene Two



It was Saturday in early pre-season, and so Romeo Montague had the day off. He found he enjoyed lounging around the family mansion now that he had a job to take a break from. Sitting around the house for 4 years, unemployed but overqualified, seemed long gone now. He was an employed young man, working at a football club. And he couldn't even play football! Romeo wondered if his pessimistic demeanour had been directly related to his lack of work. Now.... now he felt fantastic.

Del Piero had, for the most part, been co-operative and Romeo appreciated his brilliant football mind. He didn't mind letting Alessandro take care of transfers and stuck to sculpting his tactics, which ADP helped with as well. His cousin Benvolio barely came into work any more, and more than once Romeo had considered making Del Piero his assistant. But the family connection held through. Ironic, considering that's what his father insisted was not happening.

Now, however, Del Piero was off at some dignitary's house, mingling, while Romeo sat back and enjoyed FIFA 16 with his good friend Mercutio Escalus. Mercutio was about as loud as it gets, and not in the vocal sense. He had a tendency of cross-dressing at parties, and flirting with just about everyone there. He didn't judge, he didn't hate - he even had family on both sides of the Capulet/Chievo v Montague/Hellas divide. He was never biased, and always wanted a good time.

And his day job was being one of the Serie A's most respected referees. Hanging out with the now-manager of Hellas Verona was somewhat illegal, but Mercutio took it in his stride. He wasn't hurting anybody. Except maybe Romeo's pride.

"OH TAKE THAT, MONTAGUE! 3-1, you are over!"

Mercutio walked off to get a drink as Romeo looked at the screen. Another loss chalked up in FIFA. He'd never been the best player at that game, or any game in particular. He knew what he wanted to happen, but he couldn't make it so. Know, he was playing FIFA in real life. And he could make it so. And that... that was fantastic knowledge to have.

After a few more drinks, and a blank refusal from Romeo to play anymore of that "f**king game", the butler arrived to inform Romeo he had mail. Mercutio, being himself, made a grab for it and opened the envelope before Romeo could even see it. He read it out in his most pompous voice.

"Mr Romeo Montague, Manager of Hellas Verona. As President of the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio, I hearby invite you to attend the official 2015/16 Serie A season launch. The launch is being hosted by Mr Fulgencio Capulet at his estate in Venice. Please RSVP by the 7th of July."

"Well, aren't you a fancy pants, Mr Montague."

"I can't go, Mercutio, it's at the Capulets' place!"

"And?"

"AND? And? Are you serious? My dad would kill me if I went to the Capulet mansion, and so would the Capulets."

"Calm down, Romeo, I got this. I'll calm down any renegading Capulets about. You'll be fine."

He tossed him the letter. "You better fill out this crap."

Romeo grabbed the letter and filled it out. He paused at the last question. Alone, or plus one. He knew the answer already - alone - but he wondered if he should change that in the near future. He had the confidence now, and he had the looks - as reluctant as he was to admit it to himself.

He ticked the 'alone' box, but with a silent vow. He wasn't going to be ticking that box next time.
Surely you can't be hanging around with Serie A referees! Very neat update again, Feliks :D
partay
Jack They keep it on the down low ;)

Walter woop woop

Correa Joins


Atletico Madrid confirmed the deal this morning in a bid to give the Argentinian more game time as he recovers from heart surgery last year. Hellas Verona is more than happy to oblige as Correa joins a side with vast experience. New Director of Football Alessandro Del Piero is thought to be a major factor in the transfer and he spoke to the press about the deal today.

Del Piero:
"We're delighted to bring Angel to the club, he's a player with a lot of potential and it's good to have a player like that at the club. He'll be a valuable addition and we can help him improve as a player so it's mutually beneficial."

http://www.atleticofans.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/CJjCFfmWUAAZEsy-599x350.jpg

Correa signed with Atletico last season, but was diagnosed with a heart tumour and didn't join the club until December. He has since then impressed for their youth team and gets a chance to play his first competitive games in over a year after departing San Lorenzo. After his numerous setbacks, the 20 year old is looking forward to finally getting on the pitch.

Correa:
"I haven't had much chance to play good football so to go to Italy and play is great; I have a lot of respect for players like Luca [Toni] and Alessandro [Del Piero] so to learn from them should be amazing for me."

Correa can play in a variety of roles, primarily in central attacking midfield. He can also play on the left wing and up front and it is likely he will play in those positions for Mastini. Both parties will hope that Correa can finally make it count on the pitch.
That's a brilliant signing in Correa there, and I like the graphic as well! He'll bang them in for you (hopefully) :D

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