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Saturday, February 10, 2007

Prandelli's plan to revive calcio

Fiorentina boss Cesare Prandelli believes the Stadio Artemio Franchi should have been opened to children only for tomorrow’s game with Udinese.

The venue is one of many closed down this weekend for failing to reach the new strict security measures set out after the rioting in Catania.

"We return to the playing field after a very difficult week and it will be important to find the right psychological approach to the match," he commented following the death of Chief Inspector Filippo Raciti in Sicily.

"The new laws are drastic, but necessary and it will be good for everyone to adapt as soon as possible. We hope that all sections of the sport can understand their mistakes and correct them.

"It will be tough to play without a crowd tomorrow, but I would have liked to have seen the stands filled with children. That would have been a positive sign of what football can be."

The Viola supporters are obviously unhappy at being locked out of their own stadium indefinitely and some Ultra' groups plan to camp outside the Franchi.

"I expect to see a mature attitude from the fans. Without their encouragement, the team loses around 30 per cent of its effectiveness on home turf, but if their chants outside the stadium float in, then I want there to be a fair and orderly show of support."


Source: C4 Football Italia

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