Templar of Naples

[StuW]

Subscribing, I love Hamsik, if you ever sell him I will cry.

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Also which tactics are you using? Your own ones or downloadables?

Don't plan on losing Hamsik, have turned down bids. Indispensible.

Love this. Never looked at it before, but it's very good. I'm confident you'll win the EL, because that attacking threesome of Lavezzi, Hamsik and Cavani is top class. Hope you do well in Serie A as well.

Thanks:wub:

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April Review
No Fooling Around
Last updated: 1st May 2011

As the season finale draws closer, Napoli are hoping to regain and consolidate their position near the summit of Serie A.

MATCHES

Udinese 1-1 Napoli - Cavani(63)

Napoli had a stuttering start to April, only managing a point against struggling Udinese. As the game started, it seemed a very even contest, until Dacian Varga stole through to score after 40 minutes. The game became heated, with players from both sides picking up bookings. Midway through the second half, Edinson Cavani managed to create space to equalize.
MoM - E. Cavani - Scored an important goal, and should have scored more.

Europa League - Quarter Final
Zenit St. Petersburg 0-0 Napoli

A strong, well organized defensive performance saw Napoli gain a very credible draw in Russia. Neither side seemed to have the creative edge to get ahead, but Dennis Aogo was the closest, hitting inches wide late on.
MoM - F. Carini - A very solid game, and stopped everything with ease.

TIM Coppa Italia
Catania 3-2 Napoli - Lucarelli(13, 61)

An incredible performance from veteran Cristiano Lucarelli kept Napoli within a shout of qualifying for the Coppa Italia final. Morimoto gave the hosts a dream start, converting a controversial penalty after 4 minutes. Lucarelli struck from an angle to equal the score on 13 minutes. Antenucci than found space in the area three minutes later to restore the lead for the home side. It wasn't until 61 minutes that Napoli scored, Lucarelli scoring another, heading beyond Andujar. Maxi lopez broke away with 12 minutes left, scoring the eventual winner.
MoM - C. Lucarelli - Veteran instincts saw him ****** a brace.

Europa League - Quarter Final
Napoli 3-2 Zenit St. Petersburg - Lavezzi(12), Cavani(32), Vitale(44)

Napoli closed in on the Europa League with an incredible 3-2 victory over Zenit. A swift counter saw Lavezzi give the hosts the lead after 12 minutes. Bukharov equalized 6 minutes later, taking advantage of a spilled Carini save. Cavani headed home after half an hour, before Vitale set a two goal lead just before half-time. italian Rosina then pulled one back, but Zenit never got going.
MoM - J. Sosa - Two assists and dangerous throughout.


Napoli 0-1 Roma

Napoli's Serie A form continued to stutter, falling at home to Roma. Neither side really deserved to take three points, however, a Marco Borriello strike after half an hour stole the points. Borriello did get sent off, but Napoli didn't take advantage of the extra man.
MoM - Jonathan - Did well to contain Menez, but still looks shaky at times.


Genoa 3-1 Napoli - Cannavaro(82)

As Napoli's form nosedives, Genoa picked up a vital three points to steer them away from relegation worries. Marco Rossi scored after 20 miutes, before Destro extended the hosts lead. Ranocchia then found himself one-on-one, and finished aptly. Cannavaro pulled one back, but it was to no avail.
MoM - P. Cannavaro - Captain scored, and looked solid, unfortunate with 2nd goal.

Europa League - Semi Final 1st Leg
Napoli 2-2 Juventus - Santacroce(41), Hamsik(81)

A close game saw Napoli throw away a glorious chance. Both sides started tentatively, and both missed chances early on. Santacroce rose up from a corner to head the hosts into the lead. lanzafame then found space on the wing, and cut inside to finish two minutes after half time. Bonucci scored a powerful header on 77 minutes, before Hamsik levelled 4 minutes later.
MoM - M. Hamsik - Led from the middle, outstanding throughout.

League Table

A poor run of form has seen the side fall to thrid, four behind Juve, but with a game in hand.

PLAYERS

Worst month of the season, but plenty of positives.

PLAYER OF THE MONTH - Fabiano Santacroce

A solid month from the defender, causing selection problems that will be welcome for Stuart Watson..

MATCH OF THE MONTH

The best performance of the month, against a splendid Zenit side.

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Stay tuned to the SSC Napoli official website, where you will hear all SSC Napoli news here...FIRST

 

[JakeHartlepool10]

great story , whens next update ?

 

[StuW]

may Review
All Done & Dusted
Last updated: 1st June 2011

The season has finally reached it's conclusion, and the dust settles on another enthralling Serie A campaign.

MATCHES

Napoli 1-2 AC Milan - Zeman(62)

Napoli's current form continued to stutter, falling to AC at home. A slow, boring first half saw neither team look close to scoring. It wasn't until the second half that the game jumped into life. Bonera managed to free himself in the box to give the visitors the lead after 53 minutes. Czech winger Martin Zeman cut inside 10 minutes later, before sweeping home. Napoli looked to have got a point, before Flamini struck form the edge of the area in stoppage time.
MoM - M. Zeman - An incredible amount of ground covered, and deserved more than a goal.

Europa League - Semi Final 2nd Leg - Sosa(9), Lucarelli(88)
Juventus 1-2 Napoli

One of the most incredible Semi-Finals in recent history saw Napoli reach the Europa League final at the expense of fellow countrymen Juventus. Napoli started well, Sosa latching onto a Hamsik through ball to give the visitors the lead. Ibrahimovic then popped up just after half time to give Juve the edge, heading home from close range. The game became tentative, until veteran Lucarelli headed the winner after 88 minutes, breaking the Juve fans hearts so late in the game.
MoM - J. Sosa - Goal and assist, provided Napoli with a platform early on.


Bologna 1-2 Napoli - Zeman(27), Cavani(73)

Napoli managed to pick up three points over a strong-willed Bologna side. Martin Zeman opened the scoring, beating Moras to the ball to leave a 1-on-1 with Viviano, which he finished coolly. Scorza levelled proceedings three minutes later, rounding off a fine team move. Cavani headed home after 73 minutes, putting away a Zeman cross to give Napoli the three points
MoM - M. Zeman - A goal and an assist, and a well deserved win.

TIM Coppa Italia
Napoli 5-2 Catania - Sosa(11, 61), Zeman(29), Cavani(49), Gargano(76)

Napoli's resurgence continued, as they destroyed Catania, overturning the deficit in the Coppa Italia. Antenucci surprised the hosts, sending the visitors into the lead after just 1 minute. Sosa made things level 10 minutes later, finishing a swift counter. Zeman gave Napoli the lead on 29 minutes, and continued pressure proved to cause cracks in an otherwise sturdy Catania back-line.Cavani made it three with a towering header, and Napoli were cruising. Sosa then doubled his tally, rounding Andujar and finishing. gargano made it a magic five, thundering past the Argentina 'keeper from 20 yards. Plasmati scored a consolation on 89 minutes.
MoM - J. Sosa - Two good goals, and an incredible performance.


Napoli 1-0 Juventus - Blasi(48)

Napoli defeated Juve for the second time this month, and overtook the Old Lady into 2nd place. A fairly feisty affair only saw two bookings, and an incredibly well drilled Napoli side came out on top, after Blasi struck from the edge of the area just after half time.
MoM - M. Blasi - Bossed midfield, and deserved his goal.


Napoli 5-0 Lecce - Sosa(30), Bassong(35), Cavani(47, 52), Hamsik(78)

Napoli started to regain league form, with an emphatic drubbing of Lecce. A slow, methodical start from Napoli saw them control from the early phase, and Sosa finished off a move that saw 26 passes. Bassong rose above Ferrario five minutes later, heading home the second.Cavani then gave the hosts an unassailable lead, beating Reginiussen to the ball, before scoring an easy finish.Five minutes later, Cavani rose above Petrachi to head home. Hamsik then added the exclamation point, striking on 78 minutes.
MoM - E. Cavani - Superb 2 goal game, caused problems after coming on.


Brescia 1-2 Napoli - Hamsik(19), Lavezzi(48)

Napoli ended the league season on a high, with a win over Brescia. Hamsik's continual pressure on Vass paid off, as the DM slipped, leaving hamsik free to line up and shoot, giving the visitors the lead. Possanzini struck from 35 yards for the hosts, giving Brescia a lifeline. Lavezzi broke the offside trap three minutes after the restart, and finished easily to give Napoli the three points.
MoM - M. Hamsik - Another virtuoso performance, and a fine goal.

League Table

A pleasing end to an incredible season, finishing in 2nd, ensuring CL qualification next season.

PLAYERS

Very good month, plenty of good performances.

PLAYER OF THE MONTH - Edinson Cavani

Another incredible month from the Uruguayan, and is hoping to continue the form for next season.

Stay tuned to the SSC Napoli official website, where you will hear all SSC Napoli news here...FIRST

 

[pistolped7]

Well done on reaching the EL final! Who are you playing in the final?

 

[NunoPeixinho]

Really love your display mate, great story, and fantastic second place ! Good luck for the Europa League final Keep up the good work

 

[Calum]

Fab update

good luck in Europa final mate

 

[Aseeem]

Well done lad, not a bad achievement coming in second eh?

 

[Nazmul1996]

Good Luck in the final
and this is DEFINITLEY the best story so far

 

[StuW]

CUP FINALS REVIEW
Napoli After Silverware
Last updated: 30th May 2011

Napoli's inaugural season with Stuart Watson may not have ended with the Partenopi lifting the Scudetto, but with two finals for them, what was the

MATCHES

Europa League FINAL
Napoli 2-1 VfB Stuttgart - Cavani(37), Kuzmanovic(og, 113)

In a replay of the UEFA Cup Final of 1989, Napoli faced Stuttgart in a grudge match. Stuttgart were still hurting form the 89 Final, and the loss against Napoli in the Group Stages.
Napoli followed in the footsteps of their illustrious legends, defeating Stuttgart to lift the Europa League for the first time in 22 years. Napoli had a nightmare start, as Pavel Pogrebnyak found space to pu the ball past Carini after just 48 seconds. Napoli slowly fought their way back into the game, and created several very good chances in the first half. Edinson Cavani rose above Plestan in the box to head home the equalizer after 37 minutes. AS the game entered the 2nd half, it became very tense, and several players picked up bookings.
As the game ended at 90 minutes, the scores were level, and extra time ensued. Both sides looked lethargic, and it was not until the 113th minute, as Stuttgart were struck the cruelest blow. Inspirational midfielder Kdravko Kuzmanovic tried to steer a menacing corner away, only to see the ball bounce into his own net. The celebrations soon started, as Napoli were crowned winners.

MoM - E. Cavani - The club's best player this season rightly scored the goal, and caused problems constantly.

TIM Coppa Italia FINAL
Napoli 1-0 Torino - Sosa(1)

After the jubilation of winning the Europa League, Napoli's attention turned to the Coppa Italia. Torino were the underdogs heading in, a division below and a clear class apart.
Napoli completed a historic double, beating Torino in the TIM Coppa Italia Final in the Stadio Olimpico. Napoli had the perfect start, as Jose Sosa cut inside, before nleashing a beautiful strike to open the scoring. The early goal rocked Torino, who just didn't get going after that, and Napoli dominated from start to finish. Torino missed glorius chances to equalize three times, Bianchi missing three which should have been converted.

MoM - J. Sosa - A superb goal, and some real stunning play.

Stay tuned to the SSC Napoli official website, where you will hear all SSC Napoli news here...FIRST

 

[Calum]

well done on the double Stu !!

 

[StuW]

Watson Signs 5-Year Deal
Updated: 3rd July 2011

Breaking news from Italy today, as Napoli manager Stuart Watson signs a five-year contract with the club.

After an incredible debut season, Napoli directors decided to offer the Englishman a new contract, which will see the manager stay with the club until 2016. Rumour has it that Watson is on around 30k per week, a fraction of many of his counterparts.
Chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis toady spoke briefly -

Myself and the board are delighted that Stuart Watson has decided to extend his tenure with SSC Napoli. This has shown us Stuart's commitment to the team, which will certainly please the fans and the players.

After a successful season, we believe that Watson is the man to take this club to the summit of Italian Football.

Watson's record in his first season has shown his ability. 60 games played, with 37 victories, 14 draws and only 9 losses, scoring 127 goals, giving him a win ratio of 61%

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PAPER TALK

As a new season closes in, it is no surprise that Europa League winners Napoli are subject to an immense amount of speculation regarding the ins and outs at San Paolo. We had a look at some of the stories doing the rounds this week:

Napoli have approached Auxerre over the availability of Anthony Le Tallec, over a possible 3m move. (Mail)

Partenopi manager Stuart Watson has sent scouts to watch over transfer-listed defender Vincent Kompany. (Times)

Cagliari 'keeper Michael Agazzi has attracted the interest of several clubs, including Real MadridInter and Napoli. (imScouting)

Jose Sosa has been linked with a 10m move to Arsenal, reports suggest. (Sun)

Napoli scouts have been closely watching Davide Petrucci, who has been released by Manchester United. (BBC)

 

[*JK*]

Nice mate, when's the next update?

 

[StuW]

Nice mate, when's the next update?

Either tonight, or tomorrow. Will do a seasonal summary, and then it will be at the end of pre-season, with results/transfers etc.

 

[Just_That_Guy]

Looking forward to it StuW

 

[*JK*]

Have a look at my story StuW

 

[Just_That_Guy]

Have a look at my story StuW

Link ? I wanna see

Also StuW and JK can you check mine out ?

 

[*JK*]

Yeah sure...

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Here you go Just_That_Guy

http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/f116/taking-over-spain-a-valencia-c-f-story-t60300.html

 

[Poppa_ChesterCityFC]

A superb cup double mate great stuff, with some strong signings in the summer hopefully you can challenge for the title. Keep it up, really enjoying it.

 

[StuW]

Napoli Unveil New Kits

SSC Napoli and Alitalia today announced a four-year partnership agreement that will put one of Europe’s largest airlines on the front of the Partenopi team jersey and all team apparel. Napoli are the first professional football team to don the Alitalia logo.

“Today’s announcement is yet another defining moment in both Napoli's and Serie A TIM history,” said Aurelio De Laurnetiis. “The Napoli brand is about authenticity and you don’t get more authentic than Alitalia. We’re honored to partner with a major international company with a rich sporting tradition and longstanding commitment to world class products and outstanding customer service.

Napoli also announced they had declined to renew their deal with Italian Sportswear manufacturer Macron, and have moved into partnership with German sports giant Puma AG, signing a two year deal.

The kits have been well received by the Napoli faithful, with Puma sticking with simple styles, the famous blue home, along with a white away, and a very popular red third kit.

 

[*JK*]

Terrif update and kits.