New Torino boss Tom Parfitt has today spoken to the press about his time at Benfica, what happened with Villarreal, his hopes for the future with Torino and what being in Italy could mean not just for himself, but also for other managers. Parfitt introduces himself to Italy “Firstly, apologies for my tardiness, but it…

There have been some strange goings on in the West Midlands recently, and the “Paddlefish” has decided that the time is nigh to bring it to a wider audience. Disturbances have been reported, and a man in strange garb has been identified by various eye witnesses and seen on CCTV. Although their has not been…

After a season that can at best be described as disappointing, Benfica boss Parfitt made a few changes to his squad ahead of the current campaign. Out went old pro’s like Lloris, Falcao and Reus, and in came the likes of Malcom, Cebalos and Benassi. Lafont was also promoted to the first team, and will…

Portugal is a hellhole at this time of year, even Nuno will tell you that, so I’ve decided to take Mrs P to London for the annual Parfitt Christmas Shopping extravaganza. I say Mrs P, we aren’t married. I need to be sure before committing. And on that subject, if she tries to get me…

For a long time, thanks to his hugely successful time at Levante, where he achieved one relegation, two mid table finishes, and almost made the play offs, Tom Parfitt has been widely considered the best manager in Spain.  Mid way through this season however, he cut his ties with the Spanish side and moved to Benfica. During his half…

They say that Romeo & Juliette is the greatest love story ever told. The feuding Montague’s and Capulet’s. That’s what they say, and to be fair, they are probably right. Although 50 Shades must be in the running too…… This isn’t about the Montague’s or the Capulet’s though. It’s not even set in Italy. It’s…

After leaving his spirtual home behind, Parfitt ended up at Benfica. He has managed to bring a few of the youngsters with him, namely Aniello Viscovo, Matheus Pereira, Ezequiel Ponce, and Ryan Sessegnon.Sessegnon & Ponce arrived in a deal that saw the highly talented Nelson Semedo head to Spain. Parfitt noted that the price was…