Dark Clauds For Ranieri

UNLESS YOU'RE A Hull City fan, one win since the 24th March is simply not acceptable. Unfortunately for Claudio Ranieri, managing an Italian giant rather than a mediocre English side meant there would be ramifications to Juventus' dismal performances. So it is that the ex-Chelsea boss, loved by the English and mistreated in London, once again finds himself in the job centre searching for the next best thing.

An under-performing AS Roma is the last time Ranieri claimed victory and since, a loss to Genoa and six consecutive draws. Team brawls in the dressing room and on-pitch have rocked a season that started so promising. At one stage, the closest competitors to Jose Mourinho’s Inter Milan, but now are battling with Fiorentina for 3rd spot.

The Turin club also vanished from the Champions League hastily in the New Year after Chelsea comfortably pushed past the lacklustre Italians. With two games remaining in Serie A, the Juve board have taken this swift act in an aim to hold on to that elusive European place.

A statement from Juventus said, ‘’Ciro Ferrara is the new Juventus coach. Juventus would like to communicate that they have sacked Claudio Ranieri. From today, the first team will be handed over, and guided by Ciro Ferrara. Juventus would like to thank Claudio Ranieri for the work he has done in these two years. We would like to wish new coach Ciro Ferrara well for immediate success.”

Ferrara takes over as a Juventus legend and there is only one job to be done.