Comments on: Ledesma left at home, and Newell’s right of admission

By: Johnny

Johnny — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:04:06 +0000

Take it for what it is worth, but the latest reason I heard for the Caranta versus Ischia battle to the death, was that Caranta apparently had a romantic involvement with one of Ischia’s daughters. Unlikely ? Who knows ? But, it would explain this very out of character, vengeful mentality seen in Ischia throughout the affair.

By: justin

justin — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:52:42 +0000

I thought Caranta was on his way to Velez? I would love him at River, he is miles better than Ojeda and Vega.

By: lex

lex — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:59:03 +0000

Ortega back at River? Is that definite? Last thing I heard, he was going to Peru or something … I’d love to see him back at River, though.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:04:53 +0000

And, in addition to all that, Goal.com is reporting that Mauricio Caranta might possibly head over to River. I find that hard to believe, but you never know.

By: justin

justin — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:24:37 +0000

I think Fabbiani has the mindset and swagger to succeed where recent forwards have failed for River. Ortega is Ortega, if he is physically capable he will produce. Gallardo is the question mark for me – he broke down physically after just a few weeks in MLS and looked a shadow of the player he once was.

It’s three players of questionable fitness but decided skill, who should drag River out of the mire and at least back into the top 5 or so. I think they are still too fragile at the back and in goal to compete for either the Clausura or Libertadores.

By: Seba

Seba — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:04:42 +0000

Hi Sam. It’s been a long time since I posted here. I’ve been crazy busy (but good busy, so there are no complaints).

What I think about Fabbiani is that River needed a player like him for a long time now. This is a guy who has already become an idol for River fans, it doesn’t matter he never kicked a ball for them. This is a guy who went public with his desire to play for his beloved club and did all he could to secure a move to Nuñez.

River fans are boozing and really happy with this signing (it’s been the summer’s soap opera in Argentina. Will Fabbiani join River? Will he stay at Newell’s? Will he move to Velez?). Just when Velez were ready to announce his signing at a press conference, Fabbiani said no to a medical when he was just outside the clinic where he had to do it.

He said he would rather spend 6 months training on his own, if that was what it’d take to then sign for River. Apparently his agent called him because he got a ring from River with a new offer.

So now…River fans are hoping Fabbiani could provide their team with the Guillermo-Barros-Schelotto factor, although I’m not so sure his style is a match for River fans’ taste.

This is a guy who will tease the opponents, get into arguments with opposing fans and disrupt matches. Far from the class shown by River greats (I think of Francescoli or Alonso).

We’ll see how it goes. One thing is for sure…it won’t be dull to watch River in this upcoming Clausura. And with Gallardo and Abbondanzieri back, I might just watch the next Superclásico (just might).

By: hastaelgolsiempre

hastaelgolsiempre — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:03:17 +0000

With my River-supporting hat on, Seba, I’m pleased to have Ortega and Gallardo back (for all the flak I gave El Burrito towards the end of his last spell in Núñez). Fabbiani I’ll need convincing on – it’s a long time since River signed a forward who was totally new to the club and was an unqualified success.

By: Seba

Seba — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:32:47 +0000

Breaking news: ORTEGA, GALLARDO and FABBIANI will all join River Plate.

Is this good news?

It has to be for River fans, only if they are match-fit and ready to work harder than ever.

It will be interesting to see.

By: justin

justin — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:03:01 +0000

Agree, he’s done the right thing by leaving Ledesma out as well, though it’s a bit unfortunate for the player.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:08:18 +0000

Three cheers for Diego for targeting the way too close relationship between the AFA and TYC. It wouldn’t hurt Boca to play a match on Saturday, or even Friday, now and then. This idea that they absolutely must play only on Sunday is asinine.