Yesterday’s Best Ass-Kicking
By: Martha | August 27th, 2007Things were already tense on the pitch, but in the dying minutes of yesterday’s 2-2 draw between Catania and Parma the people on the touchline rather dramatically stole the spotlight. In the 88th minute, new Catania coach Silvio Baldini was sent off for dissent, an event that somehow led to a heated exchange with Parma’s Domencio Di Carlo. That, in turn, ended in Baldini literally kicking Di Carlo’s ass. And, as you can see above, it was beyond awesome.
After leaving in silence yesterday, Baldini finally talked to the press today, but he’s not saying what happened, and neither is Di Carlo. All the Catania man will offer is that he was provoked, because — and I quote — “You don’t kick someone in the backside for no reason do you?” Ah, such a question — one that has troubled philosophers for years.
There’s a lot of talk in the media that Baldini should be fired for his actions — Catania, after all, are not exactly in a position to be seen as embracing violent behavior. By the same token, though, one would think they desperately need to cling to anyone who feels that passionately about the club, since they’re likely facing a season-long battle against relegation. No matter what Catania decide, it’s unlikely Baldini will be back on the touchline any time soon: He’s sure to face a ban from the league, and a fine from by the club is on the horizon as well.
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He should probably be fired for wearing jeans on the sideline - nevermind what appears to be denim on denim. What is this - casual Fridays? He’s a jean jacket away from a Canadian tuxedo and that is completely unacceptable. In fact, it’s probably in the Lega Calcio by-laws as a justifiable reason for immediate dismissal.
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Damn, really? I almost wrote something about how the jeans were a good look, too. Clearly I’m not going to get hired to create a dress code any time soon.
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Don’t get me wrong, I’d like the jeans under certain circumstances (like not in the middle of August, for one), and would certainly approve of them on Spalletti, Ranieri, Prandelli or a few others. But when you’re coaching Catania, a team destined for a relegation battle, it’s not exactly giving the impression that they mean business.
It’s kind of like saying, “I’m not here for a long time. I’m here for a good time.”
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Wait, the guy literally kicks another coach’s ass and you’re worried about what he’s wearing?
(Besides, couldn’t the jeans also be saying “I’ve got more important things to worry about that what to wear”?)
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I’d have to disagree that jeans are ok for a coach under any circumstances. I’m always impressed by the way the Serie A coaches dress. As a comparison, Bruce Arena and now Bob Bradley always rock golf shirts, sneakers and sometimes even shorts on the sideline which I consider a disgrace.
I’d stand for some degree of relaxation due to summer heat, but nearly all the time I think you have to go with the classic look of a tie in your club’s colors, and a nicely tailored dark suit with the club badge sewn onto the jacket pocket.
An untucked shirt with rolled-up sleeves and jeans looks unprofessional. No wonder he was the coach who decided to kick some ass.
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tmc, Bruce Arena doesn’t rock ANYTHING. That said, I’m not against jeans, on certain people. While I disagree about Ranieri (I love him but he’d lose his dignity in jeans), Parendelli and Spalletti would totally work in denim. And Serse Cosmi can wear jeans any time he wants on the touchline. Though of course he’d always tuck his shirt in, being both classy and stylish.
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A coach should never wear jeans on the touchline. Period. I’m with TMC. A dark suit, a team inspired tie and a club badge if you wish. Can even do away with the tie but never jeans…and never, ever, ever a baseball hat. Piacenza’s coach (can’t remember his name) always wore one as well as Sersi Cosmi. I’m willing to let Cosmi have a free pass because he has the most brilliant voice in Italian sports. It’s all sand and glue to quote David Bowie.
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It can be all summed up with 2 words. Catania Scum
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