Comments on: A Question for Viola Fans

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:55:17 +0000

I like the idea of qualifying for the CL, but the money argument is an interesting one that doesn’t seem resolved. I suppose it is dependent upon how far along la Viola progress in the CL. If we don’t make it out of qualifying, it isn’t much of a payday, is it? And then how does that compare with an UEFA Cup trophy, combined with UEFA qualification again next year?

By: mike

mike — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:24:50 +0000

I want to face Toni in the uefa Final…that would be an epic match. Regardless i think the Viola will keep the 4th spot in champions league and will win the Uefa cup…you just can’t pick one…being a Viola fan and what this club has been through, with being in the 4th division and climbing out way back, we deserve both!!!
With the CL, it will bring us a heck of alot of money to spend on excellent players and with the Uefa cup, it will bring the team joy and accomplishment, and giving all our young players confidence for the future!!

Forza Viola!!

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:57:26 +0000

Its a great question. I kind of have a soft spot for Fiorentina, so I’d like you boys to make the CL next season so I can talk about you a bit more! I think in terms of the long term stature of the club, it has to be the CL. Its always nice to pick up a trophy, but if someone doesn’t break the top 4 in Italy, there’s a bit of a worry that a ‘Big 4′ gap will devolop rather like the Prem, and no-one wants that.

By: tamim

tamim — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:56:42 +0000

uefa cup, even without thinking….seriuosly, if viola go to cl what is the most they can do?????, group stages..then what????

while if they win uefa cup, they are champions!!

By: Martyn

Martyn — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:03:06 +0000

I would take the UEFA Cup, if only for sentimental reasons. Who knows, it might just persuade Prandelli, Mutu and Frey to stay. Correspondingly, finishing 4th in Serie A does not guarantee a spot in the group stages of the Champions League (and if we exited in a qualifying round, some star players may depart before the August deadline). Call it a pessimistic attitude, but our lead over Milan is effectively just one point owing to their superior goal difference, and they have the luxury of fighting on just the one front. Hell, I even see a UEFA Cup victory being a more realistic outcome anyway! Nevertheless, we won at Cagliari last year, so fingers and everything else crossed we win the fight on two fronts!

By: alessio

alessio — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:44:26 +0000

this week is like arsenals week. it could go terrific, mediocre, or collapse. with the derby of milan this weekend, this is a great time for fiorentina to build a 5 point cushion.

By: Ian Rose

Ian Rose — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:24:29 +0000

If it was my team, I’d be with you – I’d want the trophy, but practically speaking, the CL might be more important, depending on the team’s current finances, etc. Still, you’re right – trophies are forever.

By: matt

matt — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:07:31 +0000

i hope that fiorentina make a breakthrough. they play with class everytime i’ve watched them this year. who knows…they pull a decent draw if they get the cl spot and maybe they make it through the group.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:17:20 +0000

You should win the UEFA Cup so the stinking Huns don’t win it!

Forza Viola!