My hatred is probably more affected by the Neapolitans inhabiting North America.  The fans of Napoli are similar to those of the Juve's of the world.  Championship Banners, replica Maradonna jerseys from the 1980's in their homes have all been dusted off to support them all over the World like they never stopped being a fan (give me a break) since their return from the perils of God knows where.  (Serie C perhaps or below even)  (See also Juve Serie B year)

Some is definitely a form of jealousy, that a team whose been in Serie A for a total of 4 years is fighting for a top spot while we've humbly trekked along with financial uncertainty and boneheaded administration for the last 8 to 10 years finally finding out feet. (Fingers crossed)  

Really its down to their people.  In Italy racism exist everywhere; racist to the Southern States vs The North, racist to the foreign immigration taking jobs away from locals, and downright racist to work. (See garbage strike)  The Neapolitans’ knock of the "arangarsi" phrase i.e. to arrange things in a certain manner sarcasim for: loot, steal, and take for personal gain will always hold true.  I've seen this first hand multiple times and I downright hate their attitude on life.  I guess it’s not fair to judge their team based on the fans (who remember single-handedly tore termini station apart last year) but surely somebody didn't make up the phrase "Ladro Napoletano" out of thin air.  

I love Napoli (the city). Real and true Napoletani are warm and generous and their cuisine is terrific (Seriously - pizza Napoletana, mozzarella di bufala, zuppa di pesce and calamari ai ferri...mamma mia ragazzi!). The city itself has a tragic beauty to it that is haunting. Nevertheless, I hope we smash 'em and send 6ok Napoletni home crying in their zitti!

Looking forward for this match and all I hope Zarate plays in his natural position as he did last match, he is a striker and finally Reja admit that put him in the front ask him for goals and than he will be the Zarate we all know, I hope he plays again in that position coz every time he does he makes me really enjoy his talent, we will beat them only if Reja start giving each player his position.

6oK? I'm sure imper means 60,000, i.e. 60,000 Napoli fans in the San Paolo.

^ Yes, 60,000 exactly.

As for crime in Napoli, there's no question there is quite a bit, an I wouldn't want to visit. But it is a fabulous city, and I've been a few times and never had a problem. Perhaps, since I look like a Napoletan' criminal, they left me alone!    

^^ So now you're going to try to initiste litigation? 

Today's preparations suggest likely a 4-2-3-1 with either Garrido or Scaloni to replace Radu, Brocchi with either Mauri or Bresciano and then a ,idfield of Gonzalez-Hernanes-Sculli with Zarate striking. I actually like this idea. First, I'd rather have Hernanes playing as trequartista. Secondly, Zarate as the single point might allow him to run wherever and shag balls.

There is an outside chance for a 3-4-1-2 but I think it's suicidal.

Defence wins Championships.  No matter how flashy their attack is, I believe in a healthy Dias & Biava...  We need everyone to fight for every ball and Brocchi out of all people will be the difference.  Mark my words.  Why this guy isn't our vice captain, still boggles my mind! 

PS did anyone catch a picture somewhere online of the graffiti waiting for Mauri from his return to Formello yesterday?  Something along the lines of "Unworthy" was written outside the formello walls for all to see.  Maybe next time he should just thank Lazio for helping him get onto the NT without taking the opportunity to lambast the fans for their criticisms. Remember this is Rome where any scudetto is worth 10 in other places.