Battocchio gone

Catania were in Serie A for a good few years and were knocking on the door of Europe (albeit surprisingly) a couple of years ago.

Shouldnt he do a lot better than mid-table?

 

Forest won the European cup twice.

Shouldn't Pearce be doing a lot better than the Championship?

 

What an odd post.

 

There is a big difference between Forest winning stuff a few decades ago and Catania finishing well in the top half of Serie A just a couple of years ago.

Now I don't know the situation at Catania specifically, but it's there first season back down in Serie B for a good few years, so mid table would presumably be the absolute minimum they'd expect. Just like Wigan last year, Norwich and Fulham this year.

 

Just like Wolves the year before?

 

Ah, fair enough.

 

Yes exactly like Wolves, but they did **** and got relegated.

All I'm saying is that a club like Catania, without any apparent financial problems, probably won't be satisfied with mid table.

Not that controversial folks.

 

From relegation zone to 12th in the table after a win over Varese today.

 

What are their fans reaction to him?

 

Thought this was a thread about Battochio? :sign8:

 

They boo him relentlessly.

 

So, will we keep Battocchio this summer or do you think he'll be sold/loaned out again?

 

Granada me thinks.

 

Can't see him staying.

 

I always liked his technique and his personality shone through when he played, but not good enough I'm afraid.

 

I'd agree this seems the most likely move for him.

 

Should've been loaned to a League 1 team.

 

I've missed the little scamp this season and want him back next season.

 

Don't understand why he isn't good enough

His performance in that vital game against Hull in the 12/13 season will live long in the memory. He was a machine.

 

Bring back Batto!

 

Needs to be loaned to a Championship team, rather than Serie B.

 

Can see him staying.

 

Can't see him returning to England. Maybe Grenada.

 

Caribbean's a bit far mate. He's not that sh*t.

 

Might like watching the cricket.

 

So, some chap called Cristian Battocchio has just signed for Brest in Ligue 2 in France.

http://www.sb29.com/11-08-15-benvenuto-cristian-battocchio.php

Signed on a two year contract for them after difficult negotiations.

 

Shame to see him go, because like Fessie, he was very enthusiastic about WFC, but he was never going to make it here, so best wishes to him in his future career, and I think most of you will agree that he will always be welcome at Vicarage Road :sign15:

 

Loved him but can understand the move

 

He only went to Stade Brestois to join up with the legendary Jean-Alain Fanchone!! I kid you not, Fanchone plays for them as well.

 

Shame, really thought he would be a key player for us after 12/13.

 

Inevitable for a very long time. Probably be a good move for him, if he plays regularly he has potential to be a very good player I think.

I'll miss the loveable little scamp.

 

Haha, Brest!

 

Sad but inevitable I suppose.

Good luck to you CB.

 

[video=youtube;GqG0783jvDc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqG0783jvDc[/video]

Enjoyable player to watch, bags of talent. Best of luck for the future.

 

All the best Cristian, a great little player with bags of enthusiasm. Didn't see a place for him here this season, but potentially one for the future. Hope we have maintained some sort of percentage fee for him or a first option in the future.

Will fernando follow him out of the door?