Six players depart

Ball Boyz have officially released 5 players from there squad, where as captain Federico Torti completes a move to FC Gordonstoun for an undisclosed fee.
Ball Boyz would like to thank Brando De Courten, Alessandro Frione, Filippo Luise, Giovanni Mazzaro and Gianni Torti for their efforts on the pitch, however the club has decided not to take the option of extending their contracts next season.
On the other hand talks continue to proceed with Christian Nehammer and Giacomo Rombelli over an extension of there contract which terminates on the 1st of July.
In other news, it is understood that Mark Worden is to become President of the club next season, being promoted from Director of Sport, and Leanne Tilbrook is set to become vice-president and former-president Federica Villa stepping down to Director of Football.
Speculation continues on the new signings of the BB's, Uberto Gnocchi the most likely target with Niccolo Jandoli, where as Benji Frangi looks like an unlikely signing. We'll keep you posted with all the latest news.

Oh Captain, my captain

"Federico Torti, Ball Boyz Legend..."

The departure of the Ball Boyz captain, hero and veteran Federico Torti to FC Gordonstoun has brought sadness to all Ball Boyz team members. He not only organised all the paperwork, but founded the team. It all started five years ago, in a small tournament in the outskirts of Milan, where the Ball Boyz first played their official match, although they were known as AC Ambrosiana back then. But it was a far cry from the current team, but with some familiar faces: Thomas Worden, Alessandro Indaimo, Santiago Ferrari, Jacopo Fioravanti and obviously Federico Torti are just a few of the names that stood out there that day.

Unfourtunately, they were eliminated at the third round, and whilst many would have lost hope, three years later they changed name again and formed FC Snake Team, and missed out on the trophy in the final at the S. Ambrogio Stadium, and despite Federico Torti missing out through injury, he was still very proud of the Boyz.

Fate looked set to repeat itself a year later, when under the rain, the Paninos, as they were then called played "gli arancioni" in the same stadium. However, one late goal from Uberto Gnocchi got the trophy for the Paninos, and promotion into the CSI division.

Next year things got serious, and Federico Torti set up the Ball Boyz, recruiting many new members as many of the heroes that helped them gain promotion were captured by other teams. However the Boyz gave the other teams a run for their money, always looking dangerous even against teams like Precotto, GS Vittoria, S. Nicolao Forlanini and SPES, well led by FT23, who proved himself one of the most solid defenders in the division. "He's just a hero at this club, every week we hear the fans chanting his name, he's as solid as a brick, he never lets a striker through, and although we are not the most solid defence in the league, his appearances are commendable, and I wish him all the best in the future. He's not only my team-mate, he's also a mate off the field, and his departure is tragic for us, but you know sh*t happens,"says the Player-Coach Thomas Worden. "I heard the chairman retired the number 23, not only because he was such a legend, but probably as if to say to him, 'It's availabe if you want it, you are always free to come back.' But you know this move is probably for the best, he's a great player and a great lad, and he's going to get some experience up there in Scotland, and if he were to come back, he'd be stronger than ever. I'm going to miss you mate! All the best! And as a certain Zlatan Ibrahimovic said 'You can take the kid away from the ghetto, but not the ghetto away from the kid!' Bye Feds, Ball Boyz legend..."

Focaccia not for sale!

The Ball Boyz have continuosly insisted that talented winger Davide "Focaccia" Ravaccia will not be departing from Turchino Road during the transfer window despite a severe interest from Schuster. The chairman insisted "He is not leaving, we are tight on players at the moment and with the departure of our captain to FC Gordonstoun, we can't afford to lose any more, maybe we might strike a co-ownership deal but he won't be leaving!"
In other news the arrivals of striker Uberto Gnocchi and defender Benji Frangi look imminent.

Is there gonna be a new tournament?

A series of scandals and rumours have linked the Ball Boyz with a possible failure in recruiting in a spring tournament and therefore we might not ever see the Boyz in action again. However this is just rumour and the Boyz, but with the long term injuries of Rombelli and Torti, and the soon to be departure of the latter to Gordonstone FC for an undisclosed fee is imminant as he has already signed a contract. Rombelli was set to depart but then stated to the fans "This is my club, and im not leavinig for any money or any team." 
However, Piazzi is set to go to Csi and get informed on a future tournament.
In other news, the Boyz are set to capture Uberto Gnocchi (striker), Benji Franji (defender) and Niccolo Jandoli (midfielder) to bolster their team. 

Worden Set To Unveil New Team

Thomas Worden is set to unveil a completely changed team for the upcoming away fixture against Vittoria. Christian Nehammer has recovered from his long-term foot injury that has kept him out for half the season. Jacopo Fioravanti impressed the manager and goes straight into todays team. Matteo Fumagalli is out with a shoulder injury and is replaced by his young apprentice, Gianni Torti. His brother, Federico, is set to be captain once more. Giacomo Rombelli is in doubt after he picked up a hamstring injury in yesterdays training session. Giovanni Mazzaro, who picked up a minor foot injury earlier in the week, is set to start from the bench. Davide Ravaccia impressed on Saturday and goes straight into the first team. He scored one of the goals against Vittoria last time out. The other goalscorer was Alfredo Macchi and is also going into the first team. And top scorer Alessandro Indaimo is also set be included in the first team, with Pietro Piazzi, Thomas Worden and Giovanni Mazzaro on the bench.

Line-up: (2-1-2-1) G. Torti, Fioravanti, F. Torti, Nehammer, Ravaccia, Indaimo, Macchi. Subs: Mazzaro, Worden, Piazzi.

Director of Football Praises and Motivates Players

The Ball Boyz Director of Football, Thomas Worden has expressed his opinions on the first half of the season. "Although the results are yet to be shown on the pitch, I am noticing that the football that we are playing is much more attractive and fluent. I also have to notice the great attitude inside the changing room, and the leadership and determination on the pitch. We are starting to co-operate and act like a team. Sure there are some parts that still need a bit of polishing, but all in all I think we are becoming a strong group."

"As for the football, I have to congratulate every single player who has featured for us in 2011, and even if they are not satisfied with the way they have played, I believe that they have made an impact on the group. I try to motivate them to give 100% on the pitch, and even if results are not showing immediately, they must keep believing in themselves until they can improve. I will never give up on those lads, I try and consider my lads all equal. Sure, the best players must be played, but I try to give everyone a chance, and I am satisfied with the performance of every one of our players up until now. I also encourage them to do even better in the new year and to continue to be incredible footballers."

"I also have to praise every single Ball Boy for what they have done during this first half of the season, and things can only get better in 2012. I believe that this lot can start showing some results in the new year because they are a very good group. I wouldn't trade my lads for any other team in the world, not even Barcelona. And that is how much I believe that this team can succeed, and I hope that results will start to show on the field as well as off."