Michal TOP 500

Strasznie nudna ta Plus Liga. Co do Wlazłego to z lekkimi sobie radził poprawnie, mocniejszą przyjął na drugą stronę, a i tak na moje lepszy z niego przyjmujący niż z Kurka. No i jedna zagrywka 127km/h, choć w siatkę, to godne odnotowania.

This action finished off Trento mentally. It's so dangerous when Cuneo starts to perform impossible digs and gets fast and furious in transition. That reminds me of Brazilian game system.

I was talking about outside-hitters only, but you're right.

How could someone not love that player (unless he's Brazilian)? He's the real bomber.

And who does, apart from Brazil? The Italians still have guys like Parodi, Zaytsev, Maruotti or Savani (even though the last is not that young). When I hear polish comentators talking about Italian Volleyball collapse it makes my day.

1. That wasn't an error, he didn't have his hands over the net, even a finger. All you need to understand is some theory about angles. First one showed nothing, because the camera was too high over the net, second replay showed he didn't make a mistake. Maybe he was a few centimeteres above, but after the ball bounced of his hands. 2. The fact he jumped doesn't change anything, because there's no point about that in volleyball rules. 3. Genious play, so as the player.

"Revan should stop with this Simon obsession, or soon, somewhere else, someone will be discussing who's the best basketball or baseball player and he'll say "Simon"." That's only one of the least painful options. Imagine how embarassing it can be when instead of sarcamental "yes" he'll come out with his magic sentence (not sure if he already hasn't replaced "Amen" with "Simon"). Ever heard of "Snow White" fairy tale? Queen: Mirror, Mirror, Tell me who is the Fairest... Mirror: WTF? What was that question supposed to mean, are you completely nuts? Everybody knows the answer is Simon!

Nothing new from him. I suppose that first words someone could ever hear from baby Revan wasn't any of his parents funny pronounce or a simple letter syntax but "SIMON IS THE BEST".

"and one of the worst of coaching tactics (youth level)" Yes! That's why Bulgaria was 2nd in Europe during the last youth competition, (just right after Russia) and Poland obtained result which is not worth saying a single word... Also don't wanna know how to describe polish system.

? That's bad. The last thing I can suggest you is to modify ur proxy and try to watch it on the official Rai online channel, but to be honest I haven't tried it yet because I didn't have to.

Search for Rai channel. It's not encoded and should be on every HB platform. Or maybe you have a cable tv?

With game like that, Cuneo is going to knock everybody out in this competition.... I'm a fan of Trento, but I have to admit Cuneo plays the most efficient but also spectacular volleyball among all the club teams in the world atm. The only chance to beat them right now could be their health problems...

To be honest I'm about to build a hideout beneath my cellar as I can't stand the pressure anymore. I became the number one laughable subject in the world, just watch CNN. Too late for a psychologist, too late for a confession, as none of the priests is able to keep serious when I'm nearby. I can't even count on my relatives' indulgence, cause everything I hear is derisive laught. I no longer await my birthday, cause all my family is going to serve me is a big banner "Todorov ain't a talent junk, you got mocked".

Point me anything more "funny" I said than the fact he's a very perspective player with quite good sense of blocking and amazing reach.

You seem to be out of arguments.

"Sorry if you couldn’t get the answer on that day, Michal. It’s unfortunate, but I don’t know how to make a drawing. :-(" Forget the drawing, tell Rezende he's a bad coach, or at least he can't select a player worth being the first spiker of Team Brazil. Apart from the injured Samuel (there's a kind of apprehension that tells me Bernardo had something in common with that case), Wallace and Theo are permanently harmed by their coach. "Michal, I thought you could do better than those crazy Kurek-Zagumny-Wlazly fans... Distorting the facts doesn’t make you better than those silly kids. I never said if Giba was taller... I told you something Giba himself said to Vissotto, and that statement has nothing to do with the expectations on Vissotto’s performance. I told you that, so you could understand how much other players respect one of your favorites right sides." Point where I did that. I just noticed you took Giba's words quite seriously, what can mean a kind of objection to Vissotto as a player. Never said this was your remark. "I can’t believe I read this... Well, considering your remarks on Todorov and volleyball plays, it’s possible you were sober when you wrote about Vissotto. After all, Vissotto is brilliant and André Nascimento is just an average opposite hitter, right? ;-)" I find Vissotto directly a better spiker and blocker, Andre a better server and more efficient digger, but as a part of the unbeaten squad till 2007 with strictly precised game system he was bright in every aspect. ps: I didn't make any remarks about Todorov, hope your wine tasted great.

"Sorry, but I've felt offended. If anyone is Kurek's fan is immediately regarded as someone who has lack of knowledge about volleyball or is a stupid kid? This point of view irritates me. I don't think that Kurek is the best in the world or even one of the best. I just like him. I like his style of attack, his character, his ambitions. Bartek just motivate me to play better. Does he must be the greatest to be my favourite player?" So you have no reason to feel offended, I was talking about radical Kurkofans, who praise gim a God.

Jak się ma taka ekipę jak Cuneo to można, i to nawet w meczu o stawkę.

"Is your memory selective? We did this, remember? I think you do." Yes we did, and I still didn't get the answer when Vissotto played like he's not worth being the first opposite atm. My memory might be selective, but still there's not much to select from, because before 2009 Vissotto was arround the national, and since he's in I don't think he's ever let someone down so much. He had some bad plays just like everyone, but he was useful overall. "Discriminated? Hey, he’s a starter on a team who has won dozens of titles, and you think the expectations are exaggerated! No, sir." "What can I do, if you don’t believe me? I’m so upset I won’t drink my glass of wine." Sum these two points, a lot of contrast in there. First you explain the expectations were not exaggerated then you believe if Giba had been 20cm taller he would have been twice as good as Leandro, which is so unobjective and pointless. I don't even want to discuss about this silly argument (that's even more funny than those crazy Kurkofans). I guess you know human anatomy, well you should know the basics. If you do then you can answer yourself. I still believe it's a deep irony from your side, even if it makes you an abstainer for the rest of your life. "Okay, you like Vissotto... Do you know Samuel, Theo and Wallace? I remember your lack of objectivity when you tried to analyze André Nascimento. Maybe Vissotto is just what you believe a team needs..." Samuel could be better than Leo, sad but there's nothing to discuss about. No way Theo or Wallace can be found better or equal to Vissotto right now, I'm not saying they won't be better in 2 years, but so far the giant is your best option, and one of the best at his position in the world (I know, I know that might not be enough).

Well I'd also like to make a notice about what I think of Vissotto if you don't mind Henrique. Let's say he's hopeless- aight, but what to say about most of the diagnonals in European Leagues that could shit all over him? Are they even weaker? So there are not many left that could make Vissotto wipe it all. Comparing skills- isn't it what estimating player's value is about? You don't mind stats, efficiency, blocks etc. That may change much, but I don't get it, maybe I live in an alternative reality? I mean funny shit how a player can be discriminated due to the pathetic exaggerated expectations about him. And that sentence by Giba you quoted (about his height) was simply hilarious, but having in mind your passion for irony I still don't believe these words could be considered serious by you. That all made me think you, Brazilians are tired of winning, and try to ape a bit, just like Bernardo, when there's absolutely no need to. Well maybe I'll try to find it a key to your success, but sometimes it doesn't go in pair with respect and cold calculation.