Paolo Di Canio
Well, there are
many words that can describe the Italian. Charismatic, charming, outspoken to
name a few, however, one word best associated with Paolo is maverick. Not only
has his life been peppered in controversy but it has also been glittered with
brilliance. In England there are two distinctive incidents that reflect this –
on the one side his sublime mid-air scissor kick, one of the most glorious
goals in Premier League history; and on the other a cringe worthy shove on
referee Paul Alcock resulting in a hefty fine, an 11 match ban and a
self-imposed exile to the streets of Rome to avoid the press! His life and
career has involved bust ups with some of the best managers in the game; Trapottoni, Capello and…Glenn Roeder! He once
caught the ball during a game when he could have scored earning him the 2001
FIFA Fair Play Award, however, FIFA may have lived to regret the decision as Di
Canio celebrated with Lazio Fans with a Fascist right wing salute! He is indeed a self-proclaimed right winged fascist but this hasn’t stopped him
taking the reins at mighty Swindon Town leading them to promotion from League 2 in his first season. He has graced the
top leagues in Italy and England with his elegance and passion and ever since
he was called ‘lard-ball’ for being fat during his schoolboy years he hasn’t
looked back. A fan’s favourite and a manager’s nightmare, Paolo will continue
to entertain and speak his mind for years to come.
Well, there are
many words that can describe the Italian. Charismatic, charming, outspoken to
name a few, however, one word best associated with Paolo is maverick. Not only
has his life been peppered in controversy but it has also been glittered with
brilliance. In England there are two distinctive incidents that reflect this –
on the one side his sublime mid-air scissor kick, one of the most glorious
goals in Premier League history; and on the other a cringe worthy shove on
referee Paul Alcock resulting in a hefty fine, an 11 match ban and a
self-imposed exile to the streets of Rome to avoid the press! His life and
career has involved bust ups with some of the best managers in the game; Trapottoni, Capello and…Glenn Roeder! He once
caught the ball during a game when he could have scored earning him the 2001
FIFA Fair Play Award, however, FIFA may have lived to regret the decision as Di
Canio celebrated with Lazio Fans with a Fascist right wing salute! He is indeed a self-proclaimed right winged fascist but this hasn’t stopped him
taking the reins at mighty Swindon Town leading them to promotion from League 2 in his first season. He has graced the
top leagues in Italy and England with his elegance and passion and ever since
he was called ‘lard-ball’ for being fat during his schoolboy years he hasn’t
looked back. A fan’s favourite and a manager’s nightmare, Paolo will continue
to entertain and speak his mind for years to come. 
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