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Di Canio

By Guest MattP, in General Football and Sport

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Jordan

Jordan

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I almost hate to say it, considering my political views, but Di Canio was (and perhaps still is) a fascinating (hehe) character in the footballing world.

While he rather stupidly wears his politics on his sleeve, there's no question he wears his passion for the game there, too. A few here mentioned his commitment--not even the toughest Antifa militant can deny that he didn't play with a great will to win (with a few silly moments thrown in the mix as well).Between kick-off and the final whistle, he was one of my favorite players to watch because he was always trying to make something happen.

That kind of a character can sometimes make for a successful manager that can get his players to all but die for him, but more often than not, it makes for a Mad Dog Allen shitshow. There's no in between, either.

Guest MattP

Guest MattP

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It was typical of an arrogant English player who thinks he is better than he is to be honest.

Just lost a game and the first thing he is screaming is "I'm not running tomorrow" - commitment isnt there.

Di Canio would die to win a match, he would train from 8-8 every day if he had to if he meant he was stronger for the game on saturday.

Still one of my heros, love him to bits. Everyone wants a man like that on the team. Couldnt care less what his political views are, so he likes Mussolini, most Lazio fans will do, he was hugely affiliated to the club. If we threw every person out of sports who had a political view outside of slightly left/right of centre it would be a pretty boring world with a lot of talented people doing nothing rather than performing.

Finnegan

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I'm sorry but if you think the majority of footballers are open advocates and supporters of fascism I think, thankfully, you're hugely wide of the mark.

We're not talking about a player who has a few misogynistic views or one that's made a slightly racist remark. Or even one that's a tad homophobic. We're talking about someone that's a very outspoken supporter of an ideology that's, essentially, white supremacy.

Got absolutely no place in the game and it really, genuinely, bothers me the apathy of some people to just ignore it. Di Canio was a good player and a good professional, I won't argue. To this day I'll always remember him catching a cross instead of putting it in to an open net because he felt play should be stopped, fantastic sportsmanship.

But some things just can't and shouldn't be forgiven in modern society. I don't care what you believe in, socialist, liberal, libertarian, conservative or simply apathetic - fascism is fascism and it's horrific.

21st Century Fox

21st Century Fox

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Apparently this all kicked off because Di Canio has changed the training schedule to 7 days a week (alot of it running and fitness), obviously Clarke wasn't aware quite what he was getting himself into. Clarke verbally lashed out at the fitness coach and Di Canio was trying to get him down the tunnel to discuss it in the changing room.

Apparently at West Ham Di Canio used to come in on a Sunday to train by himself so he's making the Swindon players come in on Sundays too. He's stated he wants a team of 11 Paulo Di Canios!!!!!

He's also banned laughter in training.......... no joke!!

Guest Bilo

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In fairness, MTWG can read me like a book. :D

I do find it utterly bizarre that he manages to find employment in England. I don't know whether people are more forgiving towards him on the basis of him being a 'crazy, hot-blooded Italian' but I'm pretty sure that if an English player like Alan Shearer has Sieg Heiled the Gallowgate End at St. James' Park and spoken of his admiration for Oswald Mosley, people would be much less forgiving. Look at the way people reacted to our very own Wayne Brown when it was announced he had voted for the BNP who, however odious,are like pussycats compared to the boys Di Canio supports.

21st Century Fox

21st Century Fox

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In fairness, MTWG can read me like a book. :D

I do find it utterly bizarre that he manages to find employment in England. I don't know whether people are more forgiving towards him on the basis of him being a 'crazy, hot-blooded Italian' but I'm pretty sure that if an English player like Alan Shearer has Sieg Heiled the Gallowgate End at St. James' Park and spoken of his admiration for Oswald Mosley, people would be much less forgiving. Look at the way people reacted to our very own Wayne Brown when it was announced he had voted for the BNP who, however odious,are like pussycats compared to the boys Di Canio supports.

I don't think we really have the same kind of situation over here, Lazio have really strong ties to fascism and when Di Canio went back there it was like the prodigal son returning for their ultras (who make up a pretty large portion of their attendance). I don't think anywhere over here a player would have that kind of kinship and political acceptance with such a large group of fans. I think you're right about the 'crazy, hot-blooded Italian' thing, its almost like he's a curiosity to us.

Guest MattP

Guest MattP

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I don't think we really have the same kind of situation over here, Lazio have really strong ties to fascism and when Di Canio went back there it was like the prodigal son returning for their ultras (who make up a pretty large portion of their attendance). I don't think anywhere over here a player would have that kind of kinship and political acceptance with such a large group of fans. I think you're write about the 'crazy, hot-blooded Italian' thing, its almost like he's a curiosity to us.

This to be honest, you cant compare the situation.

Have to say I am very uncomfortable with anyone wanting to ban/kick out anyone from working due to political opinions, its a fact of life people will have views across the spectrum and as long as it doesnt hamper the job then I dont see a problem. I was the only white guy in an asian cricket team once and I wouldnt have lasted long had I got a bit touchy over a few race remarks.

I don't think just because someone has said he supports certain aspects of fascism and admires Mussolini he is an outright white supremcist, Paulo certainly wouldnt have been able to play for half the teams he did if he actually was.

I wouldnt class anyone wearing a Che Guevara shirt or saying they enjoy parts of Castros Cuba as being 100% communists who support the mass murder of millions in the name of a marxist revolution. I wouldnt said its the other way round either when it comes to folk like Paulo.

Jordan

Jordan

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I guess Di Canio won't be sharing his secret recipe for his famous tiramisù with Clarke any time soon.

Fox92

Fox92

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Di Canio caught up in a 'misunderstanding' (if you like) on the touch line today with Andy Scott lol

I adore Di Canio as a footballer, and is most certainly a character.

Raj

Raj

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People might nt like him,but DiCanio is a character and has more passion in his bellend than most footballers!

Slightly mad as well!!! :lei1:

Fox92

Fox92

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People might nt like him,but DiCanio is a character

Thats good, the game doesn't have many of them and people like Neil Warnock make it better.

I like Di Canio anyway, mainly because he was one of the greatest footballers I have seen. His goal against Wimbledon for West Ham, that volley :worship:

21st Century Fox

21st Century Fox

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Interesting interview from Di Canio....

Swindon boss Paolo di Canio has shrugged off comments made about him by Crawley manager Steve Evans.

Evans, who recently branded Swindon the "Di Canio circus", has said the Italian's public row with striker Leon Clarke "suggests that something is wrong" at the County Ground.

"I've never heard his name," Di Canio told BBC Wiltshire.

"I don't have anything to say to a person who is one of a million people talking about me in the world."

The former West Ham striker hit the headlines last month following his spat with Clarke, which resulted in the striker's exit from the club on loan.

And the following week a second scuffle broke out in his dug-out, involving Rotherham's Dale Tonge and a member of the Swindon coaching team.

Evans' Crawley, who are fourth in League Two, travel to 13th-placed Swindon on Tuesday off the back of a 6-0 defeat by Morecambe while Di Canio's side have won their last two home games.

Di Canio continued: "When they talk about me they can have more visibility - they can go in the national newspapers not only the local newspapers.

"So I'm happy for him if he has one line in the national newspaper.

"Obviously if they attack me as a man - they don't know me. If they say something as a manager then it's their opinion.

"But there are a million people in the world that don't like me - he's one of many.

"I don't speak about him because I don't know him, I've never heard his name. How can I speak about him?

"I will go there and do exactly the same job I do in the County Ground because I'm not worried about anybody.

"I've played in front of mafia people. People like him make me laugh - I laugh in the face of them. I laughed in the face of 70,000 Man Utd fans when I scored, you could imagine what it would be like if I was worried by the words of him who I've never heard of before."I only think about my team. I'm not worried about the touchline. They are fans if they are talking about me."

Love him or hate him he has sh1t stirring down to a fine art.

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