Bobo Vieri

R.Nilsson7 · 30th June 2008, 07:54

Has agreed to sign a £10,000 per week contract with Hull City.

One of the best striker of his generation, worldclass on his day. Isn't he like 37 now or something? Looked way past it when he played for Fiorentina in the UEFA cup.

Xander45 · 30th June 2008, 09:34

I remember a few years ago when Chelsea wanted to sign him and i was bricking it, he was made for the premier league but it's a bit too late for him now. Shame we didn't get to see him in his prime over on these shores.

Ace · 30th June 2008, 09:37

34 now. A bit of a nomad, Hull's his 14th different club in under twenty years.

SmashedHombre · 30th June 2008, 09:40

Phenomenal player for Inter, always one of my favourites. Will be great to see him in the Premier League

Ace · 30th June 2008, 09:42

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Originally Posted by Ace

34 now. A bit of a nomad, Hull's his 14th different club in under twenty years.

35 by the season.

Xander45 · 30th June 2008, 09:44

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Originally Posted by Ace

34 now. A bit of a nomad, Hull's his 14th different club in under twenty years.

14 Bloody hell, thats better than Anelka! Actaully does that rank up there with the preverbial english league nomads such as Ade Akinbiyi and Steve Claridge?

Richter · 30th June 2008, 09:57

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Originally Posted by SmashedHombre

Phenomenal player for Inter, always one of my favourites. Will be great to see him in the Premier League

Not really, he's finished as a player.

Johnno · 30th June 2008, 10:07

Really, I think he was only that effective for a few seasons, he was top quality for a period of four years or so, but he was incognito up until the age of around 26, then faded from the scene this past five years also...
He actually grew up around this suburb I am in now, Bossley Park in Western Sydney, I'm round at my inlaws, was in my wife's school albeit a feew years older. They fucked off back to Italy when his dad realised how good his son was at football

SmashedHombre · 30th June 2008, 10:11

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Originally Posted by Richter

Not really, he's finished as a player.

I know, but then if he wasn't he wouldn't be playing or Hull and therefore wouldn't be playing in the Premier League. It will still be great to see him here though as he is one of my all time favourite players. Just as it would still be great to see Zidane play here. To be honest I would also be pretty excited if I heard Roberto Baggio and Gabriel Batistuta had just signed for Stoke and West Brom respectively. Its always great when a great of the game joins your league

Successful · 30th June 2008, 10:32

That is a very good signing for Hull. They need a lot more players with top league experience. Why do you think he's finished as a player? Bobo have been the same player the past 8 years. There was even talks about adding him to the euro squad. He's going to be a real good asset to the club with his headers and goal scoring abillity.

The_Red_Hope · 30th June 2008, 10:39

Yes, he's well and truly past his prime. But that doesn't matter ... Its Hull that he's playing for .... they could do with his experience and knowledge of playing at the top level. Great buy for them.
Looks like they're trying to get Stelios as well.

kristinson · 30th June 2008, 10:43

Might work out ok for hull,

I hate the way all these "one time superstars" only come to the premiership at the end of their career just for a payday, I wish they would man up and come in their prime when the offer is there!

Brwned · 30th June 2008, 10:43

Looks like Phil thinks he may have learnt a thing or two from big Sam by trying to make good use out of older players such as Stelios, Okocha, Windass, Barmby and now Vieri.

Sarni · 30th June 2008, 11:35

I haven't seen him play well since 2002 probably.

Name Changed · 30th June 2008, 12:28

I'm sure his career is nearly finished buy he has to be better than 40 year old Dean Windess.

Sarni · 30th June 2008, 12:31

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I'm sure his career is nearly finished buy he has to be better than 40 year old Dean Windess.

Dean Windass fights a lot.

Successful · 30th June 2008, 12:43

There are those of us who know what it's like having a small local club to support. A name like Vieri in Hull is rather outstanding. Remember these guys would be happy with signings like Richardson and crap that we throw away. I cannot see Bobo being very happy in this club with his ambitions. In Italy he's more or less allowed to go on like a baby, arguing with the ref and so on. There is no way it will be tolerated here and we will see if he's smart enough to understand it. I predict a red card or two for this man during his staying. A few elbows, some headbutting, a push around and some arguing with the ref.

carpy · 30th June 2008, 12:49

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Originally Posted by Name Changed

I'm sure his career is nearly finished buy he has to be better than 40 year old Dean Windess.

I'd bet on Windass putting Vieri to shame next season. Even though Windass is and always has been quite useless, Vieri looks utterly useless these days unfortunately. It was quite sad to see the level his ability had dropped to last season.

a_devil_inside · 30th June 2008, 14:33

Bobo? where'd that come from?

Brwned · 30th June 2008, 14:35

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Originally Posted by a_devil_inside

Bobo? where'd that come from?

It's been his nickname for years.

a_devil_inside · 30th June 2008, 15:05

first time i've heard it

anything about now · 30th June 2008, 15:18

Official: Vieri Signs For Atalanta

Vieri played for the Bergamaschi in 1996 before being snapped up by Juventus. He returned to the club 10 years later but he hardly played for them, making only seven appearances and scoring two goals. He moved to Fiorentina last term on a one-year deal and he has now rejoined the Nerazzurri after being released by La Viola.

Reports earlier claimed that the former Atletico Madrid hit-man had agreed a £10,000 per week deal with Hull City of the English Premier League but Atalanta have moved in quickly and they will be looking forward to having Vieri back to his best next season.

A statement on the club’s official website reads:

“Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio would like to communicate that the club have gained the rights to Christian Vieri for the 2008/09 season.”

The 34-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the club and it is believed he has taken a massive pay cut also.

The player is getting closer to retirement and he is hoping to have one last jingle in Serie A with the Bergamo based outfit.

Atalanta just missed out on the UEFA Cup last season and Vieri may be the man to fire them into Europe next term.

cesc's_mullet · 30th June 2008, 15:20

Wish he played for us and not the dirty Ities.

SmashedHombre · 30th June 2008, 15:27

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Originally Posted by cesc's_mullet

Wish he played for us and not the dirty Ities.

To be fair, he is Italian

cesc's_mullet · 30th June 2008, 15:31

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Originally Posted by SmashedHombre

To be fair, he is Italian

Born in Sydney if I'm not mistaken.

His brother played a few games for us.

SmashedHombre · 30th June 2008, 15:39

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Originally Posted by cesc's_mullet

Born in Sydney if I'm not mistaken.

His brother played a few games for us.

Really? I always thought he was born in Italy but just lived in Oz for a while when he was younger. It was his younger brother he was born in Australia, hence why he played for your lot

cesc's_mullet · 30th June 2008, 15:42

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Originally Posted by SmashedHombre

Really? I always thought he was born in Italy but just lived in Oz for a while when he was younger. It was his younger brother he was born in Australia, hence why he played for your lot

Aah, you're probably right.

Wikipedia will settle this.

cesc's_mullet · 30th June 2008, 15:44

Born in Bologna, Italy, his family moved to Australia for a period, in the suburb of Wetherill Park. He attended Prairiewood High School in western Sydney. His father Roberto Vieri played for Sydney-based club Marconi Stallions. His brother, Massimiliano Vieri, is also a professional footballer, and was an Australian international in 2004. Vieri played for Marconi Juniors when he was a child but his family soon moved back to Italy.

- Bah, you're right. Still wish he played for us though the dirty itie traitor scumrat

30th June 2008, 07:54	#1 (permalink)
R.Nilsson7 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dimitar Berbatov's balcony Posts: 4,584	Bobo Vieri Has agreed to sign a £10,000 per week contract with Hull City. One of the best striker of his generation, worldclass on his day. Isn't he like 37 now or something? Looked way past it when he played for Fiorentina in the UEFA cup.

30th June 2008, 09:34	#2 (permalink)
Xander45 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In a cube of solitude Posts: 956	I remember a few years ago when Chelsea wanted to sign him and i was bricking it, he was made for the premier league but it's a bit too late for him now. Shame we didn't get to see him in his prime over on these shores.

30th June 2008, 09:37	#3 (permalink)
Ace Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Da Silva Fever Posts: 1,713	34 now. A bit of a nomad, Hull's his 14th different club in under twenty years.

30th June 2008, 09:40	#4 (permalink)
SmashedHombre Has a date with the Grim Reaper - lol Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Slightly more handsome, intelligent and talented than Rams. Far more likely to shag sheep than most rams too. Posts: 18,218	Phenomenal player for Inter, always one of my favourites. Will be great to see him in the Premier League

30th June 2008, 10:07	#8 (permalink)
Johnno Destroyer of bullies Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 5,831	Really, I think he was only that effective for a few seasons, he was top quality for a period of four years or so, but he was incognito up until the age of around 26, then faded from the scene this past five years also... He actually grew up around this suburb I am in now, Bossley Park in Western Sydney, I'm round at my inlaws, was in my wife's school albeit a feew years older. They fucked off back to Italy when his dad realised how good his son was at football

30th June 2008, 10:32	#10 (permalink)
Successful Straight Guy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On top of the league Posts: 2,789	That is a very good signing for Hull. They need a lot more players with top league experience. Why do you think he's finished as a player? Bobo have been the same player the past 8 years. There was even talks about adding him to the euro squad. He's going to be a real good asset to the club with his headers and goal scoring abillity.

30th June 2008, 10:39	#11 (permalink)
The_Red_Hope Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 661	Yes, he's well and truly past his prime. But that doesn't matter ... Its Hull that he's playing for .... they could do with his experience and knowledge of playing at the top level. Great buy for them. Looks like they're trying to get Stelios as well.

30th June 2008, 10:43	#12 (permalink)
kristinson Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 930	Might work out ok for hull, I hate the way all these "one time superstars" only come to the premiership at the end of their career just for a payday, I wish they would man up and come in their prime when the offer is there!

30th June 2008, 10:43	#13 (permalink)
Brwned Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,538	Looks like Phil thinks he may have learnt a thing or two from big Sam by trying to make good use out of older players such as Stelios, Okocha, Windass, Barmby and now Vieri.

30th June 2008, 11:35	#14 (permalink)
Sarni nice guy, unassuming, objective United fan. Thinks hes intelligent though. Nutter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Krasnik, Poland Posts: 11,044	I haven't seen him play well since 2002 probably.

30th June 2008, 12:28	#15 (permalink)
Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 3,802	I'm sure his career is nearly finished buy he has to be better than 40 year old Dean Windess.

30th June 2008, 12:43	#17 (permalink)
Successful Straight Guy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On top of the league Posts: 2,789	There are those of us who know what it's like having a small local club to support. A name like Vieri in Hull is rather outstanding. Remember these guys would be happy with signings like Richardson and crap that we throw away. I cannot see Bobo being very happy in this club with his ambitions. In Italy he's more or less allowed to go on like a baby, arguing with the ref and so on. There is no way it will be tolerated here and we will see if he's smart enough to understand it. I predict a red card or two for this man during his staying. A few elbows, some headbutting, a push around and some arguing with the ref.

30th June 2008, 14:33	#19 (permalink)
a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 24,283	Bobo? where'd that come from?

30th June 2008, 15:05	#21 (permalink)
a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 24,283	first time i've heard it

30th June 2008, 15:18	#22 (permalink)
anything about now MUFC lad living in a matriel world Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,369	Official: Vieri Signs For Atalanta Vieri played for the Bergamaschi in 1996 before being snapped up by Juventus. He returned to the club 10 years later but he hardly played for them, making only seven appearances and scoring two goals. He moved to Fiorentina last term on a one-year deal and he has now rejoined the Nerazzurri after being released by La Viola. Reports earlier claimed that the former Atletico Madrid hit-man had agreed a £10,000 per week deal with Hull City of the English Premier League but Atalanta have moved in quickly and they will be looking forward to having Vieri back to his best next season. A statement on the club’s official website reads: “Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio would like to communicate that the club have gained the rights to Christian Vieri for the 2008/09 season.” The 34-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the club and it is believed he has taken a massive pay cut also. The player is getting closer to retirement and he is hoping to have one last jingle in Serie A with the Bergamo based outfit. Atalanta just missed out on the UEFA Cup last season and Vieri may be the man to fire them into Europe next term.

30th June 2008, 15:20	#23 (permalink)
cesc's_mullet Get a haircut Hippy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ... i didn't park my car in here Posts: 8,028	Wish he played for us and not the dirty Ities.

30th June 2008, 15:44	#28 (permalink)
cesc's_mullet Get a haircut Hippy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ... i didn't park my car in here Posts: 8,028	Born in Bologna, Italy, his family moved to Australia for a period, in the suburb of Wetherill Park. He attended Prairiewood High School in western Sydney. His father Roberto Vieri played for Sydney-based club Marconi Stallions. His brother, Massimiliano Vieri, is also a professional footballer, and was an Australian international in 2004. Vieri played for Marconi Juniors when he was a child but his family soon moved back to Italy. - Bah, you're right. Still wish he played for us though the dirty itie traitor scumrat