The Old Lady Speaks: A Juventus Podcast

Juventus opened the new season in fine fashion, as Thiago Motta’s new-look side rolled past newly-promoted Como and provided more than a couple of nice surprises in the process. On Episode 245 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: The return of the post-game takeaways! Juventus’ win over Como showed plenty of good things right out of the gate. We discuss some of them. Thoughts on Thiago Mott...

Juventus could very well be set to close on a big-money deal for their long-standing “top transfer target of the summer” after recent developments with Atalanta for Teun Koopmeiners. On Episode 244 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Juventus look like they’re getting closer and closer to signing Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, who has reportedly been their top transfer target for mo...

For the first time since his future at Juventus was up in the air, we’ve received confirmation that Federico Chiesa is very much on the transfer market. And we heard it from the guy that many of us wanted to see him play for — new manager Thiago Motta. On Episode 243 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Thiago Motta’s comments after Juventus’ friendly against Brest confirmed what we’ve been...

Juventus have agreed to deals to see two of their brightest prospects head out this summer, with the hope of generating some funds to finish other deals this summer. Just how that all works out remains to be seen. On Episode 242 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Matias Soulé and Dean Huijsen are all set to leave Juventus. Did Juve get as much as they should have with a pair of sales that...

In a summer in which Juventus are far from flush with cash, Cristiano Giuntoli appears to be resigned to cashing in on two of his young assets, Matias Soulé and Dean Huijsen, who are both two of the biggest names to come out of the Next Gen program. On Episode 241 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: The possibility — or likelihood — that both Matias Soulé and Dean Huijsen are going to be s...

Juventus parting ways with one of their most-talented youngsters was always a possibility. So, as Leicester City looks to try and bring the young Argentine to the Premier League, just what is the logic behind making such a potential move? On this week’s episode of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Juventus are in talks over potentially selling Matias Soulé. So what gives? Would Juve selling...

We were told we would get our answer about Federico Chiesa’s future at Juventus after the Euros, and it look like that has arrived, with reports last week stating that the Italian winger will be leaving the Bianconeri this summer. We take a look at where it might have all gone wrong. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Spor...

Juventus have made their first official signing of the summer in the form of Douglas Luiz, but it is a former hotshot prospect that is set to leave the club that has the crew looking back at what went wrong when it comes to Moise Kean. On Episode 238 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Douglas Luiz is official! Woohoo! The Moise Kean Tale of Woe. Where did it go wrong? Why couldn’t it work...

Juventus’ move for Douglas Luiz is a go — and could be the start of a whole lot of movement in the midfield this summer as Cristiano Giuntoli looks to address the Bianconeri’s long-standing problem area. On Episode 237 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: The sudden audible Juventus had to call with the Douglas Luiz swap deal once Weston McKennie started to make things difficult. This has n...

The rebuild of Juventus’ midfield looks to be closing in on its first big addition, with the very complicated players-plus-cash swap deal with Aston Villa reportedly close from crossing the finish line. On Episode 236 of The Old Lady Speaks, we discuss: Thiago Motta is officially Juventus’ new manager! Surprise! Juventus look close to completing a swap deal involving three players that would see A...

The summer transfer market is starting to heat up for Juventus, and that means the first names that soon-to-be manager Thiago Motta and director Cristiano Giuntoli are eyeing up have dominated the rumor mill. On Episode 235 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: The transfer rumor mill has been busy lately — and not all of those rumors are ones that make us happy as Juventus fans. The biggest...

You ever heard the saying “a tale of two halves” when talking about a game? Yeah, well that was basically the kind of season Juventus had — and we take a look back at what started so well yet ended in the opposite kind of way. On Episode 234 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: It’s the annual season review! And unfortunately we have to consider the whole season, not necessarily just all th...

Juventus closed out their season with long-awaited victory, but it’s what’s happening off the field in anticipation of a new manager being hired that has been a very large topic of discussion over the last few days. On Episode 233 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Takeaways from Juventus’ win over Monza — how nice it was to see Paolo Montero field a trident and for Juve to score goals be...

(Please note: This episode was recorded prior to Juventus' game against Thiago Motta and Bologna.) With less than two weeks remaining in the season, Juventus did what pretty much everybody was expecting after curtain officially came down — they parted ways with Max Allegri following his actions at the Coppa Italia final. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Twitter @JuventusNation or on F...

Juventus won their final meaningful game of the 2023-24 season and played their best games in weeks (if not longer) than that, but they now have something else to suddenly figure out as a result of Max Allegri red lining at the end of the Coppa Italia final. On Episode 231 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Takeaways from Juventus’ win over Atalanta — The Coppa Italia is not a Mickey Mous...

The long-awaited top priority for Juventus’ 2023-24 season has been achieved, although it was completed in the kind of fashion that is all too fitting of how the Bianconeri have played during the second half of the year. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. You can also follow us on our Instagram...

The worst team in Serie A is coming to Turin this weekend, with Juventus just one win away from securing their spot in the Champions League for next season. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and m...

One of Juventus’ biggest stars had one of his best individual performances of the season, but even that wasn’t enough for the Bianconeri to get the win they needed to lock up a spot in next season’s Champions League. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. You can also follow us on our Instagram pag...

Juventus are close to wrapping up a berth back into the Champions League, but the first of two remaining matchups against a team in the top five this weekend could result in even more stress when it comes to European qualification. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. You can also follow us on ou...

Juventua actually played fairly well for a large stretch of time against a good team, but still couldn’t capitalize on the fact that AC Milan had a second-string defense in Turin, as Max Allegri’s squad suffered their seventh draw in the last 13 games. On Episode 226 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Takeaways from Juventus’ scoreless draw on Saturday — including how the Bianconeri showe...

Juventus made it into the Coppa Italia final in less than stellar fashion, kicking off a big week in which they could even end up putting some heat on second-place Milan before the weekend is over. On Episode 225 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Juventus making the Coppa Italia final despite losing to Lazio on Tuesday night. Thoughts on two very big suspensions that will play very big r...

Juventus’ trip to Sardinia proved to be like so many other performances that we’ve seen over the last three months, with a 2-2 draw all the team muster after falling behind by two goals in the first half. On Episode 224 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Takeaways from Juventus’ draw against Cagliari — how we’ve run out of original things to say about how Juve are playing right now, how i...

The second Derby della Mole of the season saw Juventus drop more points as they try and lock up a spot in the Champions League, with Dusan Vlahovic struggling in front of goal and Max Allegri doing ... well, Max Allegri things. On Episode 223 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Takeaways from the the scoreless draw with Torino — how Dusan Vlahovic is starting to test some patience levels,...

With rumors aplenty flying about Juventus’ potential next manager and some of the players Cristiano Giuntoli might want to bring in from that squad, we take a look at the Bologna trio in which the Bianconeri will be linked to a lot over these next few weeks and months. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @Fan...

Juventus had their first successful week in quite a few weeks, with wins over Lazio in the Coppa Italia and their first league win in over a month, against Fiorentina, hopefully providing some positive vibes for the first time in a long time. On Episode 221 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Takeaways from the week that was — including how it was nice to see Juventus play some competent k...