As a player, true class. An integral part of the best Charlton team that I've had the pleasure to watch since 1967, the one that tore Chelsea apart at the Valley.
Ignore him. This is his second name on here trying to post provacative posts. Was relatively amusing at first, but can't resist taking it too far. Won't be a third.
Was on a wind up from the start when he told us we were all idiots for not believing Serge Deble was going sign on in July. As Shirty says all rather sad.
To be accurate he's a self-proclaimed fascist rather than a Nazi. And there is a difference particularly in Italy.
Not sure what went on but I suspect these sorts of flair ups are not that uncommon. Difference was that this was in view rather than in the dressing room.
While its true Di Canio had a poor scoring record at Charlton his overall contribution on the field was immense, he gave us the sort of quality in the final third that we had never had before and may not again for a long time to come.
His close control, passing, movement, running with the ball and bringing others into the game was top-class, it was a pleasure to watch him.
DiCanio is a wanker, worst person I've ever seen in a Charlton shirt. Gave it big in appealing towards the fans, but gave it shit on the field. No goals (excluding penalties) in 36 games as a forward FACT. Statistically the worst striker in Charlton's entire history, yet still idiots sang his name. Glad he's finally being found out. Hope he fucks off back to Italy asap.
He was one of the main reasons we finished 7th in that season......
Rather than higher up? I'm not sure what value there is in a non-scoring striker. People are currently dissing potential striker targets who only score 1 in 5 or 6 in open-play, Di Canio scored 0 in 36. Signing him was the worst mistake Curbs ever did. FACT.
Think Di Canio has a major problem here as the majority of the players are supporting Leon Clarke. The Chairman is now in a very difficult position. Can't see Di Canio lasting too long.
Di Canio was great for us, but as a manager, it seems like he might not have the temperament....
Glad he wasn't appointed last season - he would probably have battered half of the squad in the same way (not that it would necessarily have been met with disapproval from most of the fans if he had!).
Looks like his managerial career may be a short one, in any case.
DiCanio is a wanker, worst person I've ever seen in a Charlton shirt. Gave it big in appealing towards the fans, but gave it shit on the field. No goals (excluding penalties) in 36 games as a forward FACT. Statistically the worst striker in Charlton's entire history, yet still idiots sang his name. Glad he's finally being found out. Hope he fucks off back to Italy asap.
Absolutely moronic comment, and one of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard on here. You can't pass off your largely unshared opinion as "fact," sorry.
Didnt look like he 'lost the plot' from what I saw on SSN. This Leon Clarke was having a go at the fitness coach and Di canio was trying to lure him out to the tunnel in good manner to stop it. Di canio is obviously a very fiery person but thats what people like about him anyway; He expresses his passion. If the players are on clarks 'side', then they are being unprofessional and need reminding who is in charge and what their job is. It would be rediculous if the manager got sacked over this issue, but obviously taking into account that managers get sacked very easily these days over the slightest thing.
I read that Paolo had introduced 7 day a week training sessions. I don't know if that's true or if I even believe it but it seems Paolo is trying to instil the passion he has for, well, everything into his players and they just don't have his attitude. If that's true he'll never make it as a manager unless he can square himself with the fact other people just aren't as insanely meticulous and dedicated as him. It's what made him such a great player - and a nutter - but you can't force other people to take your approach to life, especially not in League Two. I'd love to see him succeed though. If he can get the players onside his team could mount some mad charge up the table. Imagine the interviews if they got to the Playoff final
On SSN Leon Clarke has been told to find a new club, which will not go down well with the players who support him in this matter and not Di Canio. Manager/player rift developing there already.
Some people have no idea what a good player actually is -everybody is entitled to their opinion but Di Canio was part of our strongest team in my lifetime which speaks volumes I think for his ability as a player. Having said that, I never agreed with the calls from some that he should be our next manager - he is a bit mad and can't always control himself -not necessaryly the qualities needed.
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He may have not scored many but he did put in a number of assists in 03/04 and was integral in our success . I was gutted when he left for Lazio .
However , the Nazi salute and incidents like last night show he has a dark side we were right to avoid him as Manager .
Not sure what went on but I suspect these sorts of flair ups are not that uncommon. Difference was that this was in view rather than in the dressing room.
Id say John Barnes would win that award
If he treats his players like that he won't.
Pretty sure he was 2nd in assists after Muzzy Izzet that year.
Also to spiritof1947. THIS (above) proves you wrong statistically and I also have 3 words for you. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
If the players are on clarks 'side', then they are being unprofessional and need reminding who is in charge and what their job is. It would be rediculous if the manager got sacked over this issue, but obviously taking into account that managers get sacked very easily these days over the slightest thing.
On SSN Leon Clarke has been told to find a new club, which will not go down well with the players who support him in this matter and not Di Canio. Manager/player rift developing there already.