Part 8 already? Ross is back with the latest from Parma but is he having a Part A? It’s the end of season 2 and Parma are looking for the Serie A title and the Champions League to go with it. Can they do it?
Hey there, a more serious intro this week. My Parma side on the cusp of something great. We are going for both Serie A and Champions League. In all honesty I’d be happy with one but something tells why not go for both. Although later I work out it was Buffon whispering through the air vent.
Anyway, enough of that I have trophies to win.
We welcome Lazio to the Ennio, a tough team to break down.
Or maybe not. We are fast out of the blocks and 3 up within 15 mins. A few changes on 75 mins lets Lazio back in, but we stand up and are a step closure to the holy grail.
As you can see its tighter than ducks behind. Odd that with players like Ronaldo etc Inter haven’t out scored us. I’m not showing the lads this, as I’ve said in previous weeks the numbers will just confuse them all.
We host Rangers next up and training has gone a bit crazy. Like a bunch of kids in a school playground they are over excited. I tell them to cut training short and go have a sleep. Problem is, no one set an alarm and we were all still there at 7pm.
The semi-finals await us. I tell the lads to keep it tight and we will easily go through.
Odd game. Rangers barely came at us and Hernan just pocked on home.
Udinese are dealt easily; a 2-0 win and my pager comes up with the massage that Inter have lost. Two horse race? I’m not ruling them out.
The semi final draw for the CL throws us against the Mighty Barcelona. We have to go the Nou Camp or Camp Nou or whatever people call it, I swear it changes every week.
Wow what a match. Niclas stupidly went in two footed on Nadal, oddly Nadal was seething and decided to try and decapitate Crespo. Chiesa slams home the winner. What would I do without these two?
Someone must be laughing at Serie A HQ as the next game is Inter away. With them slipping a bit I’ll take anything bar a loss.
Two injuries on a already tight squad isn’t helping, but the draw I’ll take. Not seen who are playing next.
Who? Juve? At home? FFS. I need some strong minds out there.
EASY EASY EASY!!! Surely that will sew up the title. Leroy’s sending off really helped. Forgotten man Helveg helps himself to a goal. Dyer was rested, turns up in his PJs. Lad never learns.
Somehow still only 1 point in it. But as long as I can keep the squad healthy a I’m still confident. Next is the 4th big game in a row. 2nd Leg vs Barca.
A few more rotations. Dyer comes back in. I remind them not to panic, and the longer the game goes on with them scoring the more spaces will open up for us.
Oh yeah!!!! Final here we come. Never thought it would be as straight forward. But no parties yet. Much to the squad’s disappointment, a local McDonalds had offered a free burger for getting through, I’m not having that.
Next is another good performance, having to come from behind doesn’t do much for the worry.
4 to play and 2 points in it. I still can’t shake off the fact Inter may come back strong.
They do win the cup, maybe that’s their launch pad?
Ravenna prove tougher than previous games. But we have a happy knack of nicking games.
Mass celebrations in the stands when the fans get wind of Juve losing. A 6 point lead with 3 to go. Surely, we won’t throw this away now?
Damn it. 2 to play and the lead is down to 3 points.
Chievo at home is our next game. I’m starting to think maybe playing the top teams benefits us.
Or maybe not… at full time I’m being hugged and kissed, I know its back to winning ways but this is a bit ott. Chants of ‘CHAMPIONS’ start. I need to get back to the changing room to find out what’s going on.
I find the figure of Thuram smiling.
I could not be prouder. In only 2 seasons we have gone from a top 5 team to top of the lot. I dedicate this to the fans who have never won it.
We celebrate long into the night.
I leave you on tenter hooks. You will have to wait until next week for the Champions League final.
Ciao for now.
You can follow Ross on Twitter @Riddley82
Just started a save with Parma too, and I happen to find this!
Pretty shocking to see Buffon with my actual age in this game..
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