THE WOLF'S DEN - Tana dei Lupi I

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[quote="maro"]What's the fish here, glad, do you think? I think Parma may be slightly fooked. They've for so long been a big ally of the big Northern trio and I'm almost certain they were banking on a gift of three points this weekend - what, with Inter supposedly having the Scudetto already in the bag, Moratti et al. could afford to lose with a little bit of style. But what's this about? Are they worried about Cuper's history of last-day chokes? Or is Moratti trying to wheel and deal? or was Cuper trying to wheel and deal and Parma have ditched him presto pronto? Most strange.[/quote]

I sure as fucking hell hope it is this.

I can't understand the president of Parma wanting to throw this game...if Roma wins (likely) and they win, they stay in Serie A...never a dull moment in the soap opera that is Italian football.

ODDS on HOW we will lose this weekend:

1. Bullshit Inter PK 1-10
2. Bogus Parma Red Card 1-5
3. Offside goal for Inter 1-3

Any takers?

[maro]

What about a late Catania equaliser. Probably off a counter-attack sparked by a misplaced cross-field pass from the Pizza. Or is that a tautology?

[marco]

maro, i'm not really sure what it could be. it is just so odd...timing, reasoning (not yet disclosed by parma), etc. however, i can't help but think there is something happening behind the scenes. inter are obviously in a state of desperation and with that comes potentially 'questionable' activity. put that in the context of constant dubious actions/decisions in this league, conflicts of interest happening everywhere you turn your head, match-fixing scandals, etc. and one cant help but think that something not-so-transparent is happening. believe me, i'd love to be able not to jump to that conclusion. i dont want to find out, yet again, that the fix is in. it would be most disheartening as a lifelong fan of this league.

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Roma hit by fan ban
Tuesday 13 May, 2008

Inter fans will be allowed to travel to Sunday’s crucial game at Parma, but Roma’s supporters are barred from visiting Catania. Having seen their heroes cut Inter’s lead at the top to a single point, Roma fans had hoped to be allowed to cheer their team on at Catania’s Stadio Massimino. However, the authorities have decided that the risk of violent scenes is too great to allow supporters from the Eternal City.

“It wouldn’t be appropriate to allow Roma fans to come and watch the game,â€

[romawi]