AS Roma Thread

[jorquera]

AS Roma Thread


General Information

Founded: 22nd July, 1927

Nicknames: Giallorossi, La Magica, i Lupi

Owner: Thomas Di Benedetto

Manager: Luis Enrique

Captain: Francesco Totti

Website: asroma.it (http://www.asroma.it/)

History: here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A.S._Roma)


Stadium

Name: Stadio Olimpico

Capacity: 82 307

Built: 1936

http://www.noisport.it/immagini/stadio_olimpico.jpghttp://www.8ung.at/tomtom1000/romabild2.jpg

Club Honours

Italian Serie A(3): 1941-42, 1982-83, 2000-01

Coppa Italia(9): 1963-64, 1968-69, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1990-91, 2006-07, 2007-08

SuperCoppa Italia(2): 2000-01, 2006-07

Inter-Cities Fairs Cup(1): 1960-61

Anglo-Italian Cup(1): 1971-72

Torneo di Viareggio(3): 1981, 1983, 1991

[jorquera]

If you have any suggestions let me know. Maybe you can find some better site for players information or a better picture of Stadio Olimpico. I'm still looking for team picture. I didn't copy all the history story here, because I didn't want to make the post too long.

[king totti rules]

Thanks Jorquera!!!

Forza Roma!!!

We have big match on wednesday tomorrow.I am hoping for the three points.

[visitor]

Jorquera this what you did is really great. Tomorrow Roma - Inter, i hope we win this battle...

Forza Roma!!!

[jorquera]

Thanks Jorquera!!!

Forza Roma!!!

We have big match on wednesday tomorrow.I am hoping for the three points.
It will definetly be hard game. Inter lost to Sporting and then draw with Sampdoria, so they have a lot too prove. Mancini's job might be on stake in this game. I'm little bit worried about our players fitness. We don't have a big squad so mostly same players play and we have had a couple of matches lately. My line-up
----------Doni----------
Panucci--Ferrari--Mexes--Chivu
-------Pizarro--De Rossi-------
Taddei---Perrota---Mancini----
----------Totti---------------

[visitor]

i hope that aquilani will play tomorrow, he is fantastic midfielder... this is my opinion

[king totti rules]

About the line up.I am also hoping to see the line up you posted.

there are two probablities for the defense line

Panucci chivu mexes tonetto

or

panucci ferrari mexes chivu

I hope spalletti goes to the second.Inter has ibra/adriano/crespo in attack.The second choice will be very strong defense for inter.

I am predicting a 3 - 1 win for us.There is always a lot of goals scored when we meet inter.I think this one would be one of those

Forza Roma!

[jorquera]

i hope that aquilani will play tomorrow, he is fantastic midfielder... this is my opinion
He's great young talent. He might become the next Totti. Before Spalleti he was used an attacking midfielder, but Spalleti has played him in more defensive role. He can make great runs from the back, but he isn't that defensivly. With some easier opponents he could play with De Rossi in a defensive role. But when we play with strong opponents then he isn't good enough(defensivly) to play in that defensive role.

[Silas]

If you have any suggestions let me know. Maybe you can find some better site for players information or a better picture of Stadio Olimpico. I'm still looking for team picture. I didn't copy all the history story here, because I didn't want to make the post too long.
Nice effort. The yellowed links, we can't read them. Please change the colour if you must. :)

[jorquera]

About the line up.I am also hoping to see the line up you posted.

there are two probablities for the defense line

Panucci chivu mexes tonetto

or

panucci ferrari mexes chivu

I hope spalletti goes to the second.Inter has ibra/adriano/crespo in attack.The second choice will be very strong defense for inter.

I am predicting a 3 - 1 win for us.There is always a lot of goals scored when we meet inter.I think this one would be one of those two.

Forza Roma!
If the match goes as expected, then Inter should dominate the game and and hold the ball most of the time. That means they can't use our defense only weakness. The speed. Ferrari and Mexes aren't the fastest defenders.
And I doubt that Tonetto can handle Figo or Mariano Gonzalez.

[Silas]

It's a shame Roma didn't benefit from the grand sale.











<----He's here. And Roma should win this year.

[jorquera]

It's a shame Roma didn't benefit from the grand sale.



<----He's here. And Roma should win this year.
Our financial situation isn't the best at the moment. We can't pay 20 million euros for two players like Madrid and Barca can. Our transfer budget was only 10 million euros and we got that money only because Sensi sold his stocks in some oil company. We wanted to take Buffon on loan but Juve didn't want a loan.
Yes, Roma should win this year. Our only problem is our squad. We don't have many players and the starting line-up is mostly same. If some starting players get injured then we are in deep s**t. Second half of the last season we had to play without a striker because Totti and Montella were out and Okaka(watch him, he has potential to be world's best striker) was too young.
We haven't be luckiest with our signigs too. Vucinic and Martinez are injured.
But in future years we can go only better. We have a very young squad and some very good talents.

BTW, I changed the yellows to red, but I didn't change the header.

[aribeth]

Great job, jorquera!
I love Roma and true love lasts a lifetime.

It will definetly be hard game. Inter lost to Sporting and then draw with Sampdoria, so they have a lot too prove. Mancini's job might be on stake in this game. I'm little bit worried about our players fitness. We don't have a big squad so mostly same players play and we have had a couple of matches lately. My line-up
----------Doni----------
Panucci--Ferrari--Mexes--Chivu
-------Pizarro--De Rossi-------
Taddei---Perrota---Mancini----
----------Totti---------------

Sure, this Roma vs. Inter match will be a tough game, but I have faith in our players. And my line-up is a little different, "Panucci-Mexes-Chivu-Tonetto" maybe better, the only thing I'm worried about is the fitness of Panucci and Tonetto.

Forza Roma!

[phat]

Yes, Roma should win this year. Our only problem is our squad. We don't have many players and the starting line-up is mostly same. If some starting players get injured then we are in deep s**t. Second half of the last season we had to play without a striker because Totti and Montella were out and Okaka(watch him, he has potential to be world's best striker) was too young.
We haven't be luckiest with our signigs too. Vucinic and Martinez are injured.
But in future years we can go only better. We have a very young squad and some very good talents.


This is the same for Viola and Milan. The only "BIG" Italian team with rediculous depth is Inter. Good news is they are currently losing. (as expected :o)

We will see in 2007 where everyone stands.

[Yoikui]

That's probably the picture of game. Inter controls the ball and Roma strikes back with quick counter attacks. Like we saw last season, Totti is usually in flames against Inter, nerazzurri really fires him up. We can expect something extra from il capitano tonight, I'm sure about it.

Tonetto has brought some extra to attack play in left flank, but you're maybe right that his defensive abilities aren't enough against Inter's attackers. He's right position is midfielder like we all know. He has done his job well in earlier matches, but we'll see how he can manage tonight.

Win at home would be great boost when thinking scudetto race, we would keep Inter behind us at least longer.

[jorquera]

Totti has always scored great goals against Inter. For example last year spooner. We have to work hard if we want to win this game.
In the starting line-up is only one question, it is either Tonetto or Ferrari. Everyone else has a starting spot guaranteed.
And Dacourt will problably start for Inter. I liked him, I wanted him to stay at Roma, but Spalleti wanted a player who could support attack better. Defensively he is world class, but his offence su**s.

EDIT. Has anyone news on the line-up? There has been a rumor that Taddei is injured, but I haven't found any official statement.

[visitor]

i haven't any news about starting line up...

[Labfm1]

This is the same for Viola and Milan. The only "BIG" Italian team with rediculous depth is Inter. Good news is they are currently losing. (as expected :o)

We will see in 2007 where everyone stands.

phat, you need to STFU!
have you ever said one positive thing about inter??
talk about hate...

inter is losing????
we have played two games in the serie A, won 1 and draw the other (and clearly dominated; too bad for the soft pk call)

wtf are you talking about???
juve havent done shit either but nobody is talking about them....

serie A has just started, there is a loooooooong way to go...

mancini is right; the media is fucking retarded and its as if everybody hates inter so much (for what reason, i dunno)...

inter has only played 4 competitive games, yet we are "doomed" according to the press, mind you we won 2 (against very good teams), draw 1 and lost 1..
furthermore, our matches in the next couple days are extremely difficult, having to play roma away today and bayern next week....

real madrid, liverpool, arsenal, bayern are all not playing great right now, but nobody is screaming crisis.....shit, juve lost in the coppa italia and has won 2 of their 3 serie B games (and havent played any of the competitive teams yet) but nothing is wrong with juve???


hope today is a good game...i hope inter wins, but this is an away game in roma so it will be difficult....a loss doesn't mean shit since the season is fresh and it is only game 3....
what you people have to realize is that the late start of serie A has congested the schedule....Roma, Milan and Inter are playing almost 3 games a week (minimum 2 games a week), so squad depth i think will be VERY CRUCIAL this year....unless you drop out of the CL :)

i find is hard to see roma playing at this high level till the end of the campaign, especially since they dont have many subs....and they play at such a high tempo..it is hard to sustain such a tempo against teams that can play (the only reason they lost the super coppa was because the players couldn't keep up that incredible tempo they had in the first half)....

[jorquera]

No Taddei in the line-up. Aquilani is replacing him.
I guess visitor is happy that Aquilani is starting.
-------------Doni---------------
Panucci--Mexes--Chivu--Tonetto
------De Rossi--Pizarro---------
Perrota--Aquilani--Mancini------
-----------Totti---------------

[phat]

No Taddei in the line-up. Aquilani is replacing him.
I guess visitor is happy that Aquilani is starting.
-------------Doni---------------
Panucci--Mexes--Chivu--Tonetto
------De Rossi--Pizarro---------
Perrota--Aquilani--Mancini------
-----------Totti---------------

I dunno... I like Aquilani... and he shows up strong for BIG matches, remember Lazio last year? He's young and is trying to prove himself worthy for the starting XI. Who know's maybe he will score?!


Labfm1 YOU need to STFU, you're right I can't stand Inter but I know more then you do about them and Calcio in general. So fack off! :D

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/1162/antiinter24um.gif

[Labfm1]

I dunno... I like Aquilani... and he shows up strong for BIG matches, remember Lazio last year? He's young and is trying to prove himself worthy for the starting XI. Who know's maybe he will score?!


Labfm1 YOU need to STFU, you're right I can't stand Inter but I know more then you do about them and Calcio in general. So fack off! :D

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/1162/antiinter24um.gif

u dont know jack shit about anything...
u are the epitome of a facking troller....

maybe u should flush your facking shit juve team down the facking toilet bowl....

notice this is a roma thread...not an anti-inter thread...
NOBODY commented about inter until your sorry ass came in the thread...

[phat]

u dont know jack shit about anything...
u are the epitome of a facking troller....

maybe u should flush your facking shit juve team down the facking toilet bowl....

lol.... :p

[visitor]

yeah, i'm happy that Aquilani is starting line-up, but also i'm very sad, because amantino get injury, i hope it's not very serious...
Montella substitute Amantino, so we have aeroplan on a field...

[jorquera]

It's not going very well. Both wingers Mancini and Taddei are not on the pitch. I have to say Aquilani isn't playing very well. But Tonetto is playing superbly.

This is AS Roma thread not anti-Inter or Juve thread. You can talk, but please calm down then.

[visitor]

yes, Aquilani not show the best what he can...

[deviant]

Good Luck Roma :)

[phat]

Tonetto, Pizarro played very well. Roma look very good. Good luck!

Ibra, Crespo and Viera played very well together for Inter and the addition of Grosso has made a huge difference.

[jorquera]

Tonetto, Pizarro played very well. Roma look very good. Good luck!

Ibra, Crespo and Viera played very well together for Inter and the addition of Grosso has made a huge difference.
Thanks! We need that luck.
Tonetto, Pizarro and Doni played a very good match. Doni made some very good saves. Tonetto was purely fantastic on the left. But in the end he was very tired and because of that he made some wrong passes at the end. I liked that he supported the attack all the time.
The fact that we had to play without true wingers most of the match affected our game very much. Mancini and Taddei are important players to our team and yesterday's match showed that we don't have players with same quality on bench(not yet).
Aquilani was terrible. Made many wrong passes, just walked around the pitch.

[visitor]

how about aeroplan? i think he play very good :)

[shagus]

how about aeroplan? i think he play very good :)

yeah i think he was also 1 of the good players on the pitch... kept the ball well but IMO failed to impress in front of goal... but then again I think he still needs to recover fully from his injury... it's unlucky that we didnt have Mancini and Taddei on the pitch....

[jorquera]

how about aeroplan? i think he play very good :)
Good game, nothing more. He had a terrible last season. So he needs time to gain his best form and full fitness.
There weren't a lot of balls played to him, so mostly because we didn't have any wingers who could cross the balls into the box. He had to play pretty down and get the ball himself.

[jorquera]

AS Roma news from SkySports.

Matuzalem wants Itlay and Roma (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=416721&CPID=21&clid=121&lid=8&title=Matuzalem's+Italian+desire)
We were linked to him in the summer, but Shaktar didn't need money and he would have costed too much anyway.A similar player to Pizarro.

Spalleti to be handed contract extension (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=417007&CPID=21&clid=121&lid=8&title=Roma+to+extend+Spalletti+deal)
Great news and let's hope this will happen. Spalleti has done great work with our team.

Perrota signs new contract (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=415570&CPID=21&clid=121&lid=8&title=Perrotta+pens+new+deal)
A key player signs a new contract. Every fan wants to hear that.

[spinepus]

if milan cannot make up their 8 point deficit and win serie a this year, id rather roma win than any other team.

[phat]

What Roma fans should be waiting and hoping for is Totti to wake up.

[shagus]

if milan cannot make up their 8 point deficit and win serie a this year, id rather roma win than any other team.

Im sure they can... its MILAN and now they look very hungry...

What Roma fans should be waiting and hoping for is Totti to wake up.

exactly... he need to recover from his ankle incident and regain form consistency immediately !!!!


FORZA ROMA

[roma_barca]

Totti is not as powerful as he has been ... But I hope that the coach will understand that is favourite position is not thus of "the only one striker". His head-play is not so good...The skills of ROMA team from now is counter-strike and a few touch of ball (-> quickness). I hope that Montella will be back in line-up (very hungry to play) as NONDA....I don't understand NONDA, what happen with him ?? I followed him when he played in Rennes, I saw him, he is a VERY VERY good player. Is it just because he is black that he didn't start the games ? I really don't understand !!

[visitor]

this season Nonda plays in other team :)

[roma_barca]

ohh ? really ? so sad...

anyway a request has been set on VIDEO FORUM, i transmit here

http://www.fbtz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60638

to look back to great and not so ancient games of Roma (Lazio - Roma season 2000-01)

enjoy !

[Yoikui]

Earned win for Inter. Roma attacked with quick counter attacks, but when Mancini got injured (and Taddei already were) Roma had no real wingers and attacking play really sucked after that. Totti is not in full fitness, Montella is starting to get back form after his many injuries, but his speed really isn't at the level of old times. I'm really waiting for Vucinic recover from knee injury and Totti get to match fitness again. That would be a pair that could boost Roma's attacking play really well.

[visitor]

ohh ? really ? so sad...

anyway a request has been set on VIDEO FORUM, i transmit here

http://www.fbtz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60638

to look back to great and not so ancient games of Roma (Lazio - Roma season 2000-01)

enjoy !


oh god! thanx so much for this, i haven't seen this match :)

[shagus]

HOORAY ! 4-0 win against Parma. Hope this win will help their determination on to the next champions league clash against Valencia in midweek.

FORZA ROMA

[jorquera]

I personally haven't seen this match yet. But it was good that some important players got rested and other players showed that they can play too. How did Faty play?

[shagus]

i didnt have a chance to watch to match too... instead, I had to watch LAZIO:mad: becuz it was the only match that was showing here... nevertheless, read the match report and i was so happy. As for Faty, he came on to assist Aquilani on the last goal if im not mistaken.

FORZA ROMA!

[jorquera]

Animated goals (http://sport.alice.it/it/calcio/serie_a/0607/replay/archivio/giornata04.html#) Founnd these. Pretty funny, haven't seen these for a while.

[shagus]

hahaha .... feels like playing Football Manager :)

[visitor]

Montella plays like the old good times : )

[jorquera]

Parma - Roma torrent (http://rapidshare.de/files/34382526/_06.09.24__Matchday_4__Parma.vs.Roma__Chinese__rmv b.584M_.torrent.html) Thanks to aribeth who brought that to us. it's real media file and it has chinese commentry.
There is another version of Parma - AS Roma. It's on http server. It's italian commentry and it's avi file..
1st Half (http://www.rogepost.com/dn/zgyt)
2nd Half (http://www.rogepost.com/dn/hyhf)

Enjoy and watch!

[visitor]

Parma - Roma torrent (http://rapidshare.de/files/34382526/_06.09.24__Matchday_4__Parma.vs.Roma__Chinese__rmv b.584M_.torrent.html) Thanks to aribeth who brought that to us. it's real media file and it has chinese commentry.
There is another version of Parma - AS Roma. It's on http server. It's italian commentry and it's avi file..
1st Half (http://www.rogepost.com/dn/zgyt)
2nd Half (http://www.rogepost.com/dn/hyhf)

Enjoy and watch!


jorquera thanx for the italian version and avi format! now i have chinese version, but today i will have italian :)

[king totti rules]

Forza Roma!

Against parma,first half we got the result but werent that good. Second half we could have done better.We controlled easily. We had a 100 % chance with aquilani but their keeper saved it. I am happy with the 4 - 0 result.It doesnt make difference for me whther 1 or 4.Its important we got the three points.
I am focusin on inter, palermo & Milan not to do well. This three will be our challengers this season I believe.

[jorquera]

I've recently started using Photoshop and I've done sigs. I'm not as good fanutd, Pompey Lad or Zaffo.
If someone somehow thinks they are good and wants to use let me know.
And please give me your opinions and suggestions.

Perrota sig (http://tinypic.com/view/?pic=44i4136)
Defendi sig (http://tinypic.com/view/?pic=2eojuc8)
Aquilani sig 1 (http://tinypic.com/view/?pic=4ifulpu)
Aquilani sig 2 (http://tinypic.com/view/?pic=2ppcydl)
Okaka and Faty sig (http://tinypic.com/view/?pic=484oc2s)

[Yoikui]

Great play against Parma and today we could beat Valencia to celebrate Totti's birthday. 30 years, he's starting to get to the age of man.

[jorquera]

Today's lineup. No big surpises. But I wanted to see Montella instead of Aquilani.
---------------Doni-------------
Panucci--Ferrari--Chivu--Tonetto
--------Pizarro---De Rossi------
Casseti-----Aquilani------Perrota
-------------Totti-------------

[aribeth]

the result is disappointing :(
i havent wathced this UCL match yet, but i've heard our defence made some mistakes.

[aribeth]

Today's lineup. No big surpises. But I wanted to see Montella instead of Aquilani.
---------------Doni-------------
Panucci--Ferrari--Chivu--Tonetto
--------Pizarro---De Rossi------
Casseti-----Aquilani------Perrota
-------------Totti-------------

just finished this match, what a pity!
Roma has palyed a good game except the result.
1st half we have much more chances than Valencia, but the last hit was not good enough, and luck not on our side :(

Aquilani was totally lost except committing a dangerous foul at the end of 1st half, Vicente almost made the freekick into another goal, and then substituted by monetlla at the beginning of 2nd half.

Maybe coach spalletti thought Aquilani could enhance the midfield to against our opponent. however, it proved he still has a lot to learn before getting into pitch.

2nd half, already in the lead, valencia strengthened their defence, and palyed the couter-attack tactic. There was no more good chances for us and the problem of our players' fitness gradually came out, though we fought till the end.

Imagine that aeroplane got started at the very beginning, maybe the result was different...

whatever, i think our players have done their best.
(yep, Chivu did make a mistake and Villia goal at the 1st half, but he made up with several good tackles at the 2nd half. )

[phat]

Maybe coach spalletti thought Aquilani could enhance the midfield to against our opponent. however, it proved he still has a lot to learn before getting into pitch.

Maybe thats why Spalletti starts him.

[jorquera]

Of course I would like to win, but there is no need to worry. The most important thing is that we make it out of the group. But at home we should try to get atleast a point. I'm worried about Aquilani. He hasn't been very good lately. But we really need him to find his game, because we need some that could give our starters a little rest.
As with some previous matches, I haven't been able to see the game and I doubt that I have time before next Friday.
BTW, has anyone news how's Vucinic and Martinez are recovering?

[aribeth]

There is an unofficial news that Vucinic will show up this weekend in the match Roma vs. Empoli, however i'm not sure about it.
Hope it's real. :)

[jorquera]

Rosi coming up for Italy

AS Roma winger Aleandro Rosi has been named in the Italy Under-21 squad for the first time for the Azzurrini's UEFA European Under-21 Championship play-off against Spain on 6 and 10 October.

Splendid week
Rosi is included in Pierluigi Casiraghi's 22-man squad after scoring his first Serie A goal last Sunday in Roma's 4-0 win against Parma FC. He will be joined by Juventus forward Raffaele Palladino, who returns after a long absence with an ankle injury. ACF Fiorentina striker Giampaolo Pazzini is still out with a thigh injury while Parma midfield pair Luca Cigarini and Daniele Dessena make the cut after their brilliant performances in the UEFA Cup first-round win against FC Rubin Kazan.

Italy squad
Goalkeepers: Gianluca Curci (AS Roma), Emiliano Viviano (Brescia Calcio)

Defenders: Marco Andreolli (FC Internazionale Milano), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Andrea Coda (Udinese Calcio), Andrea Mantovani (AC Chievo Verona), Francesco Pisano (Cagliari Calcio), Alessadro Potenza (ACF Fiorentina), Giuseppe Scurto (AC Chievo Verona)

Midfielders: Alberto Aquilani (AS Roma), Luca Cigarini (Parma FC), Daniele Dessena (Parma FC), Andrea Lazzari (AC Cesena), Riccardo Montolivo (ACF Fiorentina), Antonio Nocerino (Piacenza FC), Simone Padoin (Vicenza Calcio), Aleandro Rosi (AS Roma), Alessandro Rosina (Torino FC)

Forwards: Raffaele Palladino (Juventus), Graziano Pellè (AC Cesena), Nicola Pozzi (Empoli FC), Giuseppe Rossi (Newcastle United FC)

Source (http://www.uefa.com/competitions/Under21/news/Kind=1/newsId=462859.html)

He has really deserved this spot. Hope he becomes regular at this spot.
3(plus Sartor on loan) Roma players in the squad. I think we can be proud of our youth system.


BTW, I have updated the previous and next game section. I have had a lot to do lately, so I haven't been able to update it but it's done now.

[jorquera]

Injury update. I have looked up how long our injured players will be out of action.
Gilberto Martinez - dunno yet, at the start of september it was said that it would take 3 weeks, but then there was some problem with the knee. I have to find some newer news.
Mirko Vucinic - fit, but not fully fit, has been training for a while. Definetly will be availible next week.
Mancini - out till mid-October
Taddei - he may get fit for Empoli match but nothing sure, but defintely not starting
Mexes - should be fit for Empoli game(some sources say he's fit, some say not)

Not the best and most accurate, but still it's something.
Do you think it is worth putting it up on the very first post?

[visitor]

to many injuries... thats not good...

[jorquera]

to many injuries... thats not good...
it gets better and better. Now there's rumors that De Rossi in injured to and might miss the game against Empoli.
Something very weird is going on. It just can't be bad luck.

Now when Mexes and Chivu are out, maybe we can see why we loaned Defendi. I would really want to see him play that he he could show what he's capable of. But I think Spalleti will move Panucci into middle and Casseti into right-back position.

Line-up that I would want to see tomorrow..
---------------Doni---------------
Panucci--Ferrari--Defendi--Tonetto
-----------Faty--Pizarro----------
Perrota-------Totti-----------Rosi
-------------Montella------------

It is really hard to predict the line-up, coz there are many injuries and no official statements. Possible one.
---------------Doni---------------
Casseti--Panucci--Ferrari--Tonetto
---------De Rossi--Pizarro--------
Perrota-------Aquilani---------Rosi
--------------Totti---------------
Defense - when Mexes and Chivu are out the defense might be this, but when some of them gets fit everything might change
Midfield - I added De Rossi to the line-up because there is only one very unreliable source saying it. Aquilani has performed very bad lately, but there is noone else(there is Faty, but the is more defensive) on the bench. Rosi and Perrota are definetly starters. There just isn't anyone else left.
Attack - I would have preferred Montella and Totti behind him. But since Spalleti uses Totti as a lone striker....

[visitor]

maybe Totti scores today...

[jorquera]

maybe Totti scores today...
that would be very good revenge. Anyway line-up is
32 Doni A.
77 Cassetti M. 13 Panucci C. 5 Ferrari M. 22 Tonetto M.
16 De Rossi D.
20 Perrotta S. 7 Pizarro D. 8 Aquilani A.
9 Totti F.
10 Montella V.
Or something like this. I'm not so sure about formation though.

[visitor]

not the worriest line up : )

[jorquera]

Okay, 1-0 victory, but not the geatest game from our side. We got the important 3 points while Inter and AC Milan drew. Now we have two weeks to get over our injuries. For that time everyone except Mancini and problably Martinez should be fit.

[deviant]

Okay, 1-0 victory, but not the geatest game from our side. We got the important 3 points while Inter and AC Milan drew. Now we have two weeks to get over our injuries. For that time everyone except Mancini and problably Martinez should be fit.
fantastico Roma at the top :P

[jorquera]

fantastico Roma at the top :P
It's the start of the season and there's a long way to go. But let's enjoy being first as long as we can. Montella has been on fire lately. Just Totti needs to get his form back and Roma over their injury problems.

[aribeth]

It's the start of the season and there's a long way to go. But let's enjoy being first as long as we can. Montella has been on fire lately. Just Totti needs to get his form back and Roma over their injury problems.

Oct, the month of "The Return of The King", i have faith in Totti :D

[Labfm1]

I hope inter have excuses for not winning.
:confused:


i hope ac milan does for not winning 3 consecutive games..:eek:
i hope real does for not winning today against atletico..:eek:
i hope chelsea has for not winning on saturday..:eek:
i hope liverpool has for losing to bolton....:eek:

i hope ROMA HAS FOR LOSING AGAINST INTER AND VALENCIA IN THE SAME WEEK! :eek:


dude...get off inter's case and shut your mouth...
stick to talking about roma and keep this a roma thread....

roma are 1pt ahead of inter with 33 more games to go....

lol
:cool:

[phat]

Can someone explain why Inter played with 6 defenders, 1 midfielder and 3 strikers?

Funniest part about it is that they were scored on first and Cagliari kept the lead for 40 minutes. 3 of the worlds best strikers could not score and it took a defender Grosso to score in order to tie.


wow...

[Labfm1]

Can someone explain why Inter played with 6 defenders, 1 midfielder and 3 strikers?

Funniest part about it is that they were scored on first and Cagliari kept the lead for 40 minutes. 3 of the worlds best strikers could not score and it took a defender Grosso to score in order to tie.


wow...
firstly, u need to be able to speak the truth...

inter fielded a 4-3-3 formation today...

maicon--------cordoba----materazzi----grosso
------stanko----dacourt----zanetti---------
ibra----------cresop-----adriano

please stop with the misinformation....i do not see 6 defenders there...

secondly, you would also realize that inter currently has a huge midfield problem with both vieira and cambiasso out, so the only true centre mid is dacourt (he has played all games this season)...hence there was a need to do some restructuring....

thirdly, if you happened to actually watch the game (and i KNOW U DIDN'T), you will know that inter dominated and created many chances...

fourthly, crespo got injured quite early (around the 33rd min of the FIRST HALF)...so the tridente only had 30 min of play.....jeez you guys have very high expectations..lol in 30 minutes, how many goals you want??? especially against a team who were playing defense/counter attack??

5th, cagliari scored in the 16th min, inter scored in the 38th min....hardly the 40min you claim....and grosso scored after crespo had already come off...


you my friend need to stop talking because you continue to post bullshit based on your own fantasy and not what actually transpired...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match?id=205716&cc=5901

take a read...
and try posting actual events instead of your delusional fantasies...
:cool:

[phat]

First of all I did watch the game and they played a 5-3-3.

inter fielded a 4-3-3 formation today...

maicon--------cordoba----materazzi----grosso
------stanko----dacourt----zanetti---------
ibra----------cresop-----adriano


Defenders:
Maicon
Cordoba
Materazzi
Grosso
Zanetti

and Dacourt can be considered a defender but I will side w/ you on he was playing a holding mid position. Either way thats 5 1/2 defenders.

Cagliari scored and kept the lead and controlled their passing very well. Grosso only scored because of the rebound that landed on his foot. He shot with his right. (he's left footed)

Second half was all Solari for Inter. Surprise surprise.

[Labfm1]

Cagliari scored and kept the lead and controlled their passing very well.
for 12min???

lol....

and zanetti is a defender, but he DID NOT play defense today as was quite evident by how inter played today....you never saw zanetti behind dacourt..clearly he couldn't be playing defense today..

it WAS a 4-3-3...

you don't agree??....read son:
http://www.inter.it/aas/partita/mc?L=en&ALEA=321659359&IDPARTITA=3601&SHOW=FORM

direct from inter's website .... :)

First of all I did watch the game and they played a 5-3-3.
5-3-3??? that's not even a formation...lol

[aribeth]

ok, stop both of u.
plz dont agrue this Inter things in this Roma thread.
i'll appreciate that.

[deviant]

:confused:


i hope ac milan does for not winning 3 consecutive games..:eek:
i hope real does for not winning today against atletico..:eek:
i hope chelsea has for not winning on saturday..:eek:
i hope liverpool has for losing to bolton....:eek:

i hope ROMA HAS FOR LOSING AGAINST INTER AND VALENCIA IN THE SAME WEEK! :eek:


dude...get off inter's case and shut your mouth...
stick to talking about roma and keep this a roma thread....

roma are 1pt ahead of inter with 33 more games to go....

lol
:cool:
please explain to me why your ruining a good thread go make an Inter thread this is a Roma thread.

[Labfm1]

please explain to me why your ruining a good thread go make an Inter thread this is a Roma thread.

same way you ruin everything by just showing up and posting a comment :p

[Labfm1]

I hope inter have excuses for not winning.


if you don't want this to be an inter thread, then YOU shouldn't talk about inter....
you expect to troll inter in your thread and not get a response????

lol

check out the thread.....you brought it up..:D

[jorquera]

Roma's Stadio Olimpico will host 2007/08 Uefa cup Final.
Source (http://www.uefa.com/uefa/Keytopics/kind=64/newsId=464106.html)

Ofcourse it would have been better to have Chamions League final at Olimpico. But anyway it's great that there is an important game at Olimpico.

[MilanMilan]

Olimpico will host CL final not Uefa.Really great news.Great motivation for Roma to strenghten their squad and i hope they will repeat succes of 1984.

[cavenaghi]

Roma's Stadio Olimpico will host 2007/08 Uefa cup Final.
Source (http://www.uefa.com/uefa/Keytopics/kind=64/newsId=464106.html)

Ofcourse it would have been better to have Chamions League final at Olimpico. But anyway it's great that there is an important game at Olimpico.
Hmmm Hmmm...
I think you should read your source again cause the Olimpico will host the Champions League final in 2009, not the UEFA Cup final ;)
Error that can easily be understood since you make great efforts to keep this thread about Roma and only about Roma. Great work! :)

Edit: a bit slow

Great motivation for Roma to strenghten their squad and i hope they will repeat succes of 1984.
Is that a joke? We lost the final. Maybe the worst night in Roma's history.

[jorquera]

Yup, my bad. It is 2008/09 Champions league final.
It would be a dream to play at your home stadium Champions League final.

I'm doing my best to keep this thread only Roma and I would really apprediete if others would do the same.

EDIT. Can some moderator delete not-topic related posts(posts about Inter and bashing each other).

[MilanMilan]

cavenaghi,it's not a joke.allways thuoght that participating in CL FINAL IS A GREAT achievement. after years of chaos (of course now Roma is getting stronger and stronger) it would be a huge boost for Roma,mostly financial,and thats the thing this great side lacks the most.

[cavenaghi]

No one will tell you that a Champions league final isn't great for a club on the sportive and financial dimensions. And it would be fantastic for Roma to reach this level (and I'm sure they are already able to do so).
So, being in a final is terrific but loosing it in front of your fans in your own stadium with so much expectations... It would have been better if we hadn't played this final. It's a trauma. Ask the brazilians if they were happy to be in the WC final in 1950 (although it was not a real final since it was a group formula).
The 1984 final has done more harm to Roma than what you think. And I don't think anyone wants to live that again. Only the victory matters in a final. Plus remember that Sampdoria, Monaco, Leverkusen or Dortmund were in the UCL finals recently. Where are they now? Once again a final can sometimes do more harm than good to a club.

[MilanMilan]

i really can't see how losing a CL final can affect clubs' development in a bad way,of course no one wants to lose,but no way it can be harmful for a club.just look at amounts of money clubs get from uefa,and every year it's increasing.you can't compare what Samp,dortmund,leverkusen or monaco got with money these days.plus Roma has much bigger potential than these teams,you can't compare leverkusen or monaco with ASR.finally you would get more sponsorship deals.this year you even don't have shirt sponsorship deal.

[cavenaghi]

i really can't see how losing a CL final can affect clubs' development in a bad way,of course no one wants to lose,but no way it can be harmful for a club.just look at amounts of money clubs get from uefa,and every year it's increasing.you can't compare what Samp,dortmund,leverkusen or monaco got with money these days.plus Roma has much bigger potential than these teams,you can't compare leverkusen or monaco with ASR.finally you would get more sponsorship deals.this year you even don't have shirt sponsorship deal.
First, Roma has a lot of debts, so I don't think the money will only be used for the development of the club.
Second, everything is not about the money. Do you understand what a trauma is? Roma knows already what a defeat, in final, at home, means. And it was harmful for the club. We experienced it, so WE CAN TELL.
Third, the money you get will only be useful for the development if it is well used. Remember that Monaco was in final only 2 years ago. The amount of money isn't that different. It was spent in a silly way and just look where Monaco is right now.
You say that Roma can't be compared to Monaco, Leverkusen... But except our huge stadium, what do we have?
- 3 leagues
- 1 UEFA cup in... 1961
- last european final: 1991
Are we so big? We have potential for sure, Roma is a big city but so does Berlin. And I don't remember Herta being a big club. Meaning the potential sometimes remains only a potential.

A club which had many successes knows how to deal with a great victory, a club which has very few successes has serious chances to do silly things. Monaco, Dortmund, Lazio (not in UCL final but same case)... have the same profile than Roma (believe it or not) and they made very stupid things. So being in a Champions final can be very harmful when you're not ready or not competent to deal with the consequences.
On the other hand I wouldn't be anxious for Lyon if they were in final cause it would be the logical result of their progression. Roma isn't a stable club yet. A final right now would be very exciting but also very dangerous for the future. Let's climb the steps one by one. We'll in 2 years if we are on the right way and ready for a final.

[Fac1]

Do you understand what a trauma is? Roma knows already what a defeat, in final, at home, means. And it was harmful for the club. We experienced it, so WE CAN TELL.


I don't understand your point. Are you saying that due to the loss in '84, the fans were so tramautized that their support of the club died down and in turn the club suffered? Or perhaps I'm reading this wrong...

I agree that a smaller club needs to spend their money extremely wisely, but to suggest that a loss in a CL final is more harmful than it is helpful to a club for even making it that far, that's a bit much. Monaco were not expected to beat Real Madrid or Chelsea to make it into the 03/04 final. They might not be at that level, but I'm not sure anyone realistic expected that.

[cavenaghi]

Are you saying that due to the loss in '84, the fans were so tramautized that their support of the club died down and in turn the club suffered?
I'm just saying that defeat broke the dynamic of the team and put an end to what should have been a great period for Roma. Fans were always there but the enthusiasm was weaker. Once again, at another level, the only comparison coming to my mind is the 1950 World Cup. The higher the expectation is, the higher the deception will be. And this 1984 final was more than expected.
I agree that a smaller club needs to spend their money extremely wisely, but to suggest that a loss in a CL final is more harmful than it is helpful to a club for even making it that far, that's a bit much. Monaco were not expected to beat Real Madrid or Chelsea to make it into the 03/04 final. They might not be at that level, but I'm not sure anyone realistic expected that.
Is Roma expected to play the final this season? No. And our team isn't better than the ones Monaco or Porto had in 2004. Once again we're not a big club. Or at least not yet.
The positive or negative effect of a final doesn't depend on the size of the club but on the fact that this club is structured or not. And imho Roma isn't yet. We are playing great football at the moment but will we keep the rythm till the end of the season? Remember where we were only 10 months ago. A club with so many ups and downs isn't a well structured club.
And an example of a "big club" being at the top of the european competitions (C2 and C3 finals), making very stupid things with all the money they earned, isn't so hard to find: Lazio! They weren't well structured and look at what they have become. I think we can easily compare Lazio and Roma on their size, their titles... They weren't in UCL final but it wouldn't have changed so much their destiny.
Successes can make you believe that you are a big club when you are only at the first steps on the way of being one. That's the moment when heads are getting bigger and stupid things are being done. And all the previous efforts are ruined. And a UCL final is the best way to become really silly. And that's what is frightening me. I'm not saying this is what will happen but it should be considerated.
So let's get this club be structured and THEN let's achieve our great destiny :cool:

[jorquera]

Okay, Reggina - Roma match is coming up and we are not looking very good.
List of players who are not 100% fit. Chivu, Mexes and Montella should be availible for Reggina match. Taddei is back for the game, but no idea about his form. Perrota is fit and will play against Reggina.

Chivu - should be availible for game
Panucci - has a problem with his back, not playing
Mexes - should be availible for game
Montella - should be availible for game
Taddei - back in the squad
Mancini - in the squad for Reggina game, but not fully fit
Aquilaini - got a knock in the training and not in the squad for Reggina
Vucinic - not even for the squad for Reggina match
Martinez - out, out and out

The squad for Reggina game.
CASSETTI Marco
CHIVU Cristian
CURCI Gianluca
DE ROSSI Daniele
DEFENDI Rodrigo
FATY Ricardo
FERRARI Matteo
GRILLO Fabrizio
MANCINI Alessandro
MARANGON Alexander
MONTELLA Vincenzo
OKAKA C. Stefano
PERROTTA Simone
PIZARRO David
ROSI Aleandro
TADDEI Rodrigo
TONETTO Max
TOTTI Francesco
VIRGA Valerio
ZOTTI Carlo

[Labfm1]

I hope inter have excuses for not winning.
what's Roma's excuse today???
not for drawing, but LOSING!! and to Reggina??lol

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
;)

[jorquera]

what's Roma's excuse today???
not for drawing, but LOSING!! and to Reggina??lol

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
;)
Dude, get over it.

And yes, if you want to know. We don't have excuses for losing. Even the injuries and the the wet pitch don't justify our poor perfomance. We had to take the three points and we couldn't. Only players who didn't play below they're average were Doni and Pizarro. What else can I say? Total failure.

[indomitable_lion]

Is Totti returning to form? He used to be amazing.

[jorquera]

Is Totti returning to form? He used to be amazing.
He is far from good form. I guess he needs more time to gain back his form and I doubt that he'll ever be as good as he used to be.

[aribeth]

what's Roma's excuse today???
not for drawing, but LOSING!! and to Reggina??lol

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
;)

you wanna reasons? ok
1st, rainy day - the worst weather
2nd, bad luck at our side, however good luck for the opponent
you satisfied?！
if you just wanna taunt or fight,
GET OUT, YOU'R NOT WELCOME HERE!

[Labfm1]

you wanna reasons? ok
1st, rainy day - the worst weather
2nd, bad luck at our side, however good luck for the opponent
you satisfied?！
if you just wanna taunt or fight,
GET OUT, YOU'R NOT WELCOME HERE!

dude, i was being cynical.....
when inter tied a game last time, jorquera wanted to taunt Inter by saying "i hope they have excuses for not winning"

that was his assessment as he believed that Inter should win every game (which is impractical)...

so i am making fun at him, because low and behold, Roma loses the next time out...

this happens....team lose...it doesnt mean anything and it doesnt mean that your team needs excuses....

and just for your information, this is a forum and i can comment wherever the hell i feel like....if you dont like what i am saying and you cant take the heat, then dont come here..;)

[visitor]

to Labfm1 :

dude,
this is football and the strongest teams not always win, Roma is not exception, like inter or other team
i understand you're happy because inter is in the first place, but plz calm down, i guess you dont want that we say about inter something like this...

[Labfm1]

to Labfm1 :

dude,
this is football and the strongest teams not always win, Roma is not exception, like inter or other team
i understand you're happy because inter is in the first place, but plz calm down, i guess you dont want that we say about inter something like this...

you are saying exactly what i am saying....
the strongest team doesnt always win.....

so why was jorquera being cynical when inter TIED?
i don't know but i will do the same just to prove the point that you are making...

roma lost yesterday, so i'll be cynical as well...

:D

[aribeth]

is there a video of the match: Reggina vs. Roma, any version is ok..
i just wanna watch the full match...

[jorquera]

is there a video of the match: Reggina vs. Roma, any version is ok..
i just wanna watch the full match...
Looks like nobody has capped it. I guess you have to live without seeing it. I can check some sites and look whether they have capped the match.

[visitor]

so we havent one match and it's with Reggina... :(

[Labfm1]

havent heard from you guys in a couple of days...is everything alright??? :p

you guys normally post stuff everyday....formations, teams news e.t.c.

i hope ya'll not mad that Roma haven't won these last 2 days, both with last gasp, narrowly escaping draws...

lol..where's jorquera?? :D

jus kidding guys, relax.....you'll be on form again soon....Roma is still in the mix (only 4 pts.) and Inter may lose this weekend in the big derby...

[Labfm1]

that aquilani boy can shoot really hard with both feet...

wow!

[visitor]

Aquilani is really great player no doubt :)
btw we win against Udinese ;) was hard match, a lot of cards were showing... today i like to see virga, i think he was playing briliant

[PortugalOle7]

Aquilani is really great player no doubt :)
btw we win against Udinese ;) was hard match, a lot of cards were showing... today i like to see virga, i think he was playing briliant
Aquilani has impressed me in every match I have seen of him. What a great player.

[Labfm1]

Reports says that Cassano came on TV and said he will gladly go back to Roma... What do you Roma's think? Will you accept him back with open arms?? I personally think he will be good for Roma...especially in the style and formation they play now.... it should allow totti to go back to midfield where he is his best.. and leave cassano upfront..... but hey, that's just my opinion....

[Fac1]

I've also heard rumors about Cassano coming to Napoli, if they get promoted. Milan rumors have also emerged. Regardless, he needs to move back to Italy soon.

[aribeth]

i dont think we need cassano any more.
if i choose one striker, iaquinta is a much better choice, who can provide us more attacking tactics.

[Labfm1]

i dont think we need cassano any more.
if i choose one striker, iaquinta is a much better choice, who can provide us more attacking tactics. of course iaquinta will be a good choice, but i think cassano fits better into the one-touch, quick movement style that roma plays rather than iaquinta....

iaquinta is more of a traditional striker who is good at holding the ball up but i just can't see him playing at such a high tempo as roma does..

[Fac1]

If I were a Roma fan I wouldn't want to see him back in the city. He was extremely immature when Capello left, which certainly didn't do anything to assist Roma during a low-point.

[aribeth]

of course iaquinta will be a good choice, but i think cassano fits better into the one-touch, quick movement style that roma plays rather than iaquinta....

iaquinta is more of a traditional striker who is good at holding the ball up but i just can't see him playing at such a high tempo as roma does..

why roma is playing this quick tempo attacking style,
'cause we have mancini and taddei this 2 fast wingers and perotta often forward quickly, assisting with totti's accurate pass.

this tactic works well when we play counter attack, especially when we get ahead with one goal and the opponent all comes out.

but, facing a extremely defensive team, we dont have a good way to score, though we can control the match with a very high ball-control rate,
and even be scored by the opponent for careless defence or counter attack.

what if we have a powerful striker, i think the situation will be different, the cross will cause more threats.

iaquinta is just this kind, as a matter of fact, he isnt slow and can hold up the ball in the penalty area, using his technique and strong body, and then he can choose to shoot or pass.

definitely with him, we can have more tactical choices in the postional warfare, i think spalletti also knows that, however we just dont have enough money, that's why we missed him in the summer transfer.

[jorquera]

Reports says that Cassano came on TV and said he will gladly go back to Roma... What do you Roma's think? Will you accept him back with open arms?? I personally think he will be good for Roma...especially in the style and formation they play now.... it should allow totti to go back to midfield where he is his best.. and leave cassano upfront..... but hey, that's just my opinion....

No doubt that he is a good player and fits to our team. But now comes the other part: FANS. He was in such a hurry to leave and now wants to come back. He is a good player so I could live with him. Still I know some Roma fans who definetly are against him coming to Roma.

[visitor]

Cassano has a contract with Real Madrid, so i dont think, that he goes to Roma, would be nice to see Iaquinta in Roma :)

[phat]

In Madrid he's going to stip clubs every night with Ronaldo. I can see him leaving very soon. Capello will not tolorate it.

He has said that Totti was and still is a very good friend and would love to play with him again. Not sure he will end up back in Rome.

He could end up in Napoli if they are promoted to A. From what I understand he and Fabio Cannavaro who will join his brother (who is there by choice) would move to Napoli if they end up in Serie A.

[jorquera]

A big match against Milan is coming. We are 4 points behind Inter and Palermo. Another lose might cost us a lot, when we want to win the title.
I'll post informmation about injuries later.

[jorquera]

Injury List
Ricardo Faty - Out for a month - thigh muscle
Mirko Vucinic - 50/50 for Milan game(in squad for the match) - knee
Gilberto Martinez - dunno, for a while

Suprisingly few injuries. Mancini, Taddei, Chivu, Mexes are recovering from injuries so they might not be in best form, but atleast they can play.
All for now.

[cavenaghi]

Great game yesterday. First victory in Milan since... 1987 :eek:
A little of bit of luck and a Totti coming back in form. Just what is needed to become champions. And Inter being Inter... :rolleyes: :D

[Silas]

Totti is the name....

[DanneS]

Did Roma win? :eek: I had to leave and didn't see the last 10 minutes... was it Totti again? :confused:

[deviant]

Did Roma win? :eek: I had to leave and didn't see the last 10 minutes... was it Totti again? :confused:
yep a beautiful header

[aribeth]

spoilers... i'm still downloading this match.
whatever, the winning makes me excited that is the most important thing. :)

[aribeth]

Totti is the name....
i like the words :cool: ;)

[jorquera]

spoilers... i'm still downloading this match.
whatever, the winning makes me excited that is the most important thing. :)
A geat match. Defo worth watching even if your spoiled.

We are getting back to our best. Totti is finally gaining form and we had problably the strongest starting XI on the pitch that we have. And ofcourse Spalleti, how can you forget him. Almost every AS Roma fan was moaning why did he bring on Aquilani and not a striker. Aquilani changed the game and started the second goal with a brilliant pass. Spalleti showed again that he is a genius and knows his job very well.

[Fac1]

Speaking of Aquilani, Donadoni just chose him for the national team's friendly against Turkey:

Gk: Buffon (Juventus), Amelia (Livorno)

D: Oddo (Lazio), Zaccardo (Palermo), Barzagli (Palermo), Zambrotta (Barcelona), Materazzi (Inter), Pasqual (Fiorentina), Cannavaro (Real Madrid)

M: Aquilani (Roma), Barone (Torino), Brocchi (Milan), Camoranesi (Juventus), De Rossi (Roma), Mauri (Lazio), Palombo (Sampdoria)

F: Rocchi (Lazio), Iaquinta (Udinese), Di Natale (Udinese), Gilardino (Milan)

[Silas]

When will Totti return to the National Team?

[Fac1]

When will Totti return to the National Team?

That's an if. He, along with Panucci, were asked to join the squad for the Turkey match - both declined.

[jorquera]

That's an if. He, along with Panucci, were asked to join the squad for the Turkey match - both declined.
Totti has said that he won't play for national team this season, because he wants to recover fully from his injury. Next season, maybe. Time will show.
About Panucci I'm not so sure. He hasn't played for Italy in recent years, because he had clash with Lippi once. Now I guess his age has done the job.

[Silas]

So it is THIS season.

I admire this player so much, not leaving Roma for any other club in his career, when he certainly was at one time the best in the world, undoubtedly.

I don't have anything for, or against Roma though.

#1 Juventus, then AC Milan. The last is Inter.

[Nerazzurri4life]

#1 Juventus, then AC Milan. The last is Inter.

everybody hates Inter for no reason....lol

even a ManU supporter

:p

[phat]

Both of Totti's goals and the shot that hit the woodwork just before his second were incredible. Not to mention that Acquilani changed the pace when he was subbed in with that terrific shot that Dida barely saved and then his pass to Mancini that lead to the second goal.

[opm1s6]

v/27SU8g_4jn8

wow

[aribeth]

v/27SU8g_4jn8

wow

aquilani's rabona is fantastic, and the whole attack is fast and fluent.

btw: totti's 1st goal in this match is also awesome ;)

[phat]

Is there a video of his cracker 5-6 minutes before the second goal?

[aribeth]

Is there a video of his cracker 5-6 minutes before the second goal?

maybe u can take several hours to watch the full match, which indeed worth your time. ;)

[phat]

maybe u can take several hours to watch the full match, which indeed worth your time. ;)


Dude, I saw the match live and trust me I have probably seen more Roma matches then you have and your a fan. You don't need to be cocky.

[aribeth]

Dude, I saw the match live and trust me I have probably seen more Roma matches then you have and your a fan. You don't need to be cocky.
u misunderstand my words. in fact, i recommended this match since i think it's excellent and worth watching.
i didnt mean to show off.

btw, probably more i've seen. coz i'm a fan of roma as u mentioned, i always try my best to pay close attention to each roma match, as more as i can get it in my country :rolleyes: (yep, there's a long history of brocasting Serie A in China)
maybe now a little bit proud. ;)

[jorquera]

Toady is the match against Catania. Catania has started the season well and has showed some nice attacking football. But if we play our best we will beat them.
There are some bad news for Roma fans though. Mexes, Tonetto and Panucci will miss the match. So it's hard to tell who's gonna start in defense. Problably Spalleti will go with this. Casseti---Ferrari---Chivu---Rosi But I would like to see Defendi in the middle and Chivu on the left.
Luckily there are no injuries in the midfield and attack.
-----De Rossi---Pizarro-----
Taddei---Aquilani---Mancini
----------Totti------------
I would like to see this and problably Spalleti thinks the same. Aquilani is in great form and he definetly plays better as a ACM than a defensive midfielder.
Perrota and De Rossi have played a lot of games this year and could certainly use some rest. Especially De Rossi.

[Handoyo]

Go Roma but Catania wont go down without a fight
i rekn yous will win 1 nil through Mancini

[aribeth]

spoilers :D

4:0 @ 1st half

massacre!

[aribeth]

omg, 7:0 finally.
maybe a new record of Serie A?

[deviant]

Go Roma but Catania wont go down without a fight
i rekn yous will win 1 nil through Mancini
1 nil? lol you must have been confused with your team

[Fac1]

Wow, that's a savage beating.

After seeing the score I'm going to have to watch the replay (on in 2 hours), so I'll cap it.

[Nerazzurri4life]

1 nil? lol you must have been confused with your team

we're following the juve model...;)

1-0...

but 3pts nonetheless

and on top of the serie a
and thats all that's important....

:D

[phat]

It was a spanking of the worst kind. They got wooped. But Roma was so hot they would have trashed anyone, Catania was just the unlucky victim. I'm putting my money on Roma to win the scudetto.

[Nerazzurri4life]

It was a spanking of the worst kind. They got wooped. But Roma was so hot they would have trashed anyone, Catania was just the unlucky victim. I'm putting my money on Roma to win the scudetto.

and i thought you knew a little bit about football..
but i was wrong.....


so roma thrash a team (catania) and is now going to win serie a??

lol...

i guess your performance in one game does win you the season ;)

[kaku]

we're following the juve model...;)

Be careful there.You could get in trouble, if you know what i mean;)

[Nerazzurri4life]

Be careful there.You could get in trouble, if you know what i mean;)

just following the 1-0 model, not their thieving model :p

[Fac1]

and i thought you knew a little bit about football..
but i was wrong.....


so roma thrash a team (catania) and is now going to win serie a??

lol...

i guess your performance in one game does win you the season ;)

I tend to agree with phat. Catania have had a great season thus far and if Roma played Inter next weekend, they'd take them.

I don't know how long this will last for, but I'd rather a Roma scudetto than Inter.

[Nerazzurri4life]

I tend to agree with phat. Catania have had a great season thus far and if Roma played Inter next weekend, they'd take them.

I don't know how long this will last for, but I'd rather a Roma scudetto than Inter.

the reason why i say that none of ya'll are smart is this...

roma started off the season very hot....very...
everybody started claiming they are going to win the scudetto over inter e.t.c

then they played Inter, IN ROME, and got their asses beat (scoreline, possession, shots => dominated) and then they fizzled and had some inconsistent results...

now they had ONE extraordinary game against ten men catania, and now they're gonna win???

lol....they're still 3rd after all that....and still have to play Palermo in 3 weeks...

impressive victories doesn't win the title...it is consistent results BUT more importantly, being able to get a result when you are not playing at your best....




and btw, if they played Inter next week, they'd still get beat...AGAIN!
lol

[Fac1]

the reason why i say that none of ya'll are smart

I guess us lowly plebeians are too ignorant for your massive base of knowledge. Uh, thanks, but I think I know enough about Serie A. Why don't you tell us how you really feel now? :rolleyes:

lol....they're still 3rd after all that....and still have to play Palermo in 3 weeks...

Yeah, and they're 4 pts. behind you. While they win 5 straight in fairly convincing fashion, Inter can barely beat Parma, and should have drew Reggina in the very most. It'll catch up to them, don't worry.

I respect Roma and Spaletti. Why? Because they don't spend loads of money and field extremely unorthodox formations (they haven't started a striker in a while), and it's been working for them - they've played excellently in Serie A lately and have a comfortable CL position, a combo that hasn't existed for them in a few years.

[Nerazzurri4life]

I guess us lowly plebeians are too ignorant for your massive base of knowledge. Uh, thanks, but I think I know enough about Serie A. Why don't you tell us how you really feel now? :rolleyes:



Yeah, and they're 4 pts. behind you. While they win 5 straight in fairly convincing fashion, Inter can barely beat Parma, and should have drew Reggina in the very most. It'll catch up to them, don't worry.

I respect Roma and Spaletti. Why? Because they don't spend loads of money and field extremely unorthodox formations (they haven't started a striker in a while), and it's been working for them - they've played excellently in Serie A lately and have a comfortable CL position, a combo that hasn't existed for them in a few years.

well i've seen enough serie A over the years to know that the best "looking" team doesn't win....

you look at juve over the years, milan, roma and even lazio's victory and you can clearly see that they won because they were able to 'get the result' when they were not playing extremely 'attractive' football...instead of getting ties or losses, they were somehow able to pull out a 1-0 victory...

i have respect for roma and spalleti, but they are doing exactly like i predicted....
they have an attractive brand of football, which unfortunately, takes a lot of energy out of the players....their game against palermo is dec 17....expect them to lose that game as the players will be running out of gas....

because you beat a team big doesn't mean squat....


and i like your terms used Inter now....i really do...

"barely", "should have drawn", "narrowly escaped"

yet the result was????

3pts...isn't that what counts???

and we were able to beat Roma IN ROME as well....


lol

[Fac1]

and i like your terms for Inter now....i really do...

"barely" and "should have drawn"
yet the result was????

6pts...isn't that what counts???


Sorry, you're not the only one who watches Serie A around here.

What, those terms aren't adequate? They've been crap lately, results sure, but for how much longer we'll see. Not to mention their spending this season far exceeds any other club. I don't think "barely" winning games is what a power should be doing. Not to mention that when they do have a large lead their defence collapses (Fiorentina, Milan)

Roma beat Milan in Milano for the first time in 20+ years, it's not only this Catania victory. They're doing well both in Europe and Italy, a balance they haven't managed since Capello's days.

Ergo, Inter would lose to Roma if they played next week.

[Nerazzurri4life]

Ergo, Inter would lose to Roma if they played next week.

thanks again for using the words "would"..

means nothing to me.....

what 'actually happened' in the beginning of the season was roma started off the serie A with 2 'convincing' victories and their 'convincing' CL victory as well, and then got their asses dominated in rome by an 'unimpressive with all that money spent' Inter....

that 'happened'...

lol..

don't worry about the money inter spends....if you have it, spend it, if you don't, then tough...

i will agree that Inter had it tough against reggina yesterday....but i was glad that we got the result, bringing about a different level of maturity on the team...

against parma, it could have easily been 3 or 4 goals....but i don't want to start to use the detractors words like 'should' and 'could'....

point is, it was 6pts and not 2pts.....case closed.....

do you know how many times last season that juve scored game winners in the last 10 min of the game???

TONS of times...



anyway, i see what your real gripe is.....
would i prefer to be playing solid football (ala Milan) and get their results (DDDDLWLLLD) for a staggering total of 8 points in 10 games

or have a record (WDWDWWWWWW) ala Inter and receive a small sum of 26 points in the same 10 games...but receive the harsh criticism of "shoulda" , "coulda" and "lucky"???

i think i'll take the 26 thank you....


ohh...and btw, roma 'escaped' against triestina, and were 'lucky' to get away with the points against udinese....far from convincing in those performances..and before udine, tied twice consecutively...

lol

[Silas]

thanks again for using the words "would"..

means nothing to me.....

what 'actually happened' in the beginning of the season was roma started off the serie A with 2 'convincing' victories and their 'convincing' CL victory as well, and then got their asses dominated in rome by an 'unimpressive with all that money spent' Inter....

that 'happened'...

lol..

don't worry about the money inter spends....if you have it, spend it, if you don't, then tough...

i will agree that Inter had it tough against reggina yesterday....but i was glad that we got the result, bringing about a different level of maturity on the team...

against parma, it could have easily been 3 or 4 goals....but i don't want to start to use the detractors words like 'should' and 'could'....

point is, it was 6pts and not 2pts.....case closed.....

do you know how many times last season that juve scored game winners in the last 10 min of the game???

TONS of times...



anyway, i see what your real gripe is.....
would i prefer to be playing solid football (ala Milan) and get their results (DDDDLWLLLD) for a staggering total of 8 points in 10 games

or have a record (WDWDWWWWWW) ala Inter and receive a small sum of 26 points in the same 10 games...but receive the harsh criticism of "shoulda" , "coulda" and "lucky"???

i think i'll take the 26 thank you....
I think you got the thread title wrong. It's "AS Roma thread", not "Inter have a low self esteem thread".

There is a rule, no trolling in other team's thread.

[Fac1]

1. Why are you comparing Inter to Juve, a team relegated for cheating?
2. Why are you comparing Inter to Milan, in their most embarassing season since the early 80s? The majoirty of Serie A is better than them atm... Why are Inter fans always making comparisons? Weren't you the same one who trolled in the Milan thread? I'm guessing because they're so unused to success and leads...

I never said Inter won't win the scudetto - they're the firm favourites, but that Roma deserves respect for what they've done thus far. If Inter can continue to sneak wins, good for them, a win is a win, but if things start going sour I know why.

[Nerazzurri4life]

i never 'trolled' in any thread.....or trolled your beloved milan thread

relax yourself...

don't get a heart attack from a stupid message board...

:rolleyes:

edit: thanks silas, dev, fac1 for the neg reps....lol
i hope you all feel like adults now..LMAO

[Silas]

i never 'trolled' in any thread.....or trolled your beloved milan thread

relax yourself...

don't get a heart attack from a stupid message board...

:rolleyes:
Stupid message board? Hmm.

EDIT: Oooooo, retaliation neg rep, I love it. Except, it showed as a grey. :D

[Fac1]

i never 'trolled' in any thread.....or trolled your beloved milan thread

relax yourself...

don't get a heart attack from a stupid message board...

:rolleyes:

Not addressing valid points made in defence of Roma and making personal remarks = trolling

Entering a Milan thread and posting "Forza Inter!!" = trolling

Catania slam ‘sorry’ Spalletti

Catania have laid into Roma Coach Luciano Spalletti and his players for their attitude after thrashing the Sicilian’s 7-0.

The capital city club were rampant at the Stadio Olimpico, although many thought it was not necessary for Roma to continue attacking after it was clear that a win had been secured.

Catania had been reduced to 10-men early on after Giuseppe Mascara was dismissed for elbowing Cristian Chivu and the Giallorossi showed no mercy from then onwards.

“As the President of this club I accept the result, but as a man I have a different opinion that I will keep for myself,” said Catania’s chief Antonino Pulvirenti.

“Spalletti lives in his personal dimension as a demigod and believes that everything is allowed, but sooner or later he will have to come back to earth,” added the official.

The Giallorossi Coach waited for the islanders outside the locker room, shaking hands with all of them, something he usually does but which this time was interpreted as an apology.

“He apologised? I thought it was pure hypocrisy. I liked him better during the match, when he cheered on his men until the end,” continued Pulvirenti.

“They played at their best until the end and they celebrated – this is fine, but I am only speaking as the President. There are unwritten rules also in war, so there must be in sport.”

Catania’s director general Pietro Lo Monaco agreed with his President, and was equally scathing with his comments about the Roma tactician.

“I did not understand Spalletti’s apologies, he could have avoided the scene. First they behave in a pitiless way and then they apologise – this makes no sense.

“They basically killed a dead man and I don’t think that is nice from a human and ethical point of view,” concluded Lo Monaco.

Not sure what the apology bit as about, but this is a silly thing to argue. If you expect your opponents to let up that's foolish. GD is always important, if you can put 7 in the net, then by all means. Catania have been fortunate with their positive start, now they get thrashed and must complain? The coach was confident of their chances prior to the game, they were humbled, now it's time to regroup for the next game, not whine.

[tanja]

I don't know how long this will last for, but I'd rather a Roma scudetto than Inter.

Amen to that!


Know Im late but I've gotta say W O W, I felt sorry Catania seriously! When Roma did the 4th goal I couldnt watch anymore.

[cavenaghi]

"There are unwritten rules also in war, so there must be in sport"
Is he not aware that there were unwritten rules in the Serie A in the last few seasons? :rolleyes:
But really, what an asshole. We should have been more polite? 6-0 would have been good for him? :confused:
But I hope the next time we score a lot, Spalletti will let the opponents in their sadness so that his behaviour won't be misinterpreted.

Btw Fac1, after reading the last few pages, are you sure this is the right thread to put stuff about Roma? ;) :D

[phat]

But really, what an asshole. We should have been more polite? 6-0 would have been good for him? :confused:
But I hope the next time we score a lot, Spalletti will let the opponents in their sadness so that his behaviour won't be misinterpreted.


Thing is that there is a return match in Catania... Spalletti probably thought he would build confidence. 3-0 would have sufficed.... but...

I would like to remind all the anti-Juve pricks that we most likely will be back in A next year and kick lots of Inter, Roma and Milan ass.

Right now the hotest teams in Calcio are Roma, Palermo, Atalanta and Catania. NOT FUCKING INTERMERDA. Its too bad Palermo has lots of injuries + Simplicio is red carded, cause they would have maybe pulled off the upset of the year and they still may.

[jorquera]

Spoilers from Samdoria - Roma match
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Sampdoria 1 - Roma 3
Totti scored in the 13th minute but the next attack and 1 - 1.
Then Perrota's fine strike in 33th minute. After kick-off again Sampdoria nearly scored. In the stoppega time, Panucci showed that left-back position suites him and 1-3.

EDIT. Final score 2-4. Totti scored an absolute cracker. Though we should have score atleast two more.

[aribeth]

absolutely fantastic second goal by Totti in this match!

[visitor]

absolutely fantastic second goal by Totti in this match!

yes, incredible goal ;)

[jorquera]

I have uploaded the goals.
Goals (http://www.fbtz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64992)

[deviant]

well done Roma

[Fac1]

Good win, what a great goal.

“I dedicate each of these goals to Platini and Matarrese, that way they can come and watch Roma without talking rubbish.”

:D

[phat]

Totti and Roma are on Fire!

[Silas]

Totti is one of the best ever.


His celebrations after the second goal were sooooo cheeky cheeky. :D

[Drolander]

Totti was blazing..i wonder how many italian young'uns can be like him...for now,no one has the quality to precede him.

[frostdude]

Totti was his amazing usual self ... hes in my opinion the best player in the world with Ronaldinho !!!

[Silas]

Totti was his amazing usual self ... hes in my opinion the best player in the world with Ronaldinho !!!
Except, Ronaldinho came up 3 years ago, and Totti has been there for like 5-6 years now?

I'd pick Totti over Ronaldinho any day.

[aribeth]

Except, Ronaldinho came up 3 years ago, and Totti has been there for like 5-6 years now?

I'd pick Totti over Ronaldinho any day.

man, u r right, totti become famous in Euro 2000.
and then lead roma to win another scudetto of season 2000-2001.

[phat]

Except, Ronaldinho came up 3 years ago, and Totti has been there for like 5-6 years now?

I'd pick Totti over Ronaldinho any day.

Did you see the goal Ronaldinho scored this weekend???? That was even crazier!

[Fac1]

Totti's had a number of outstanding goals this season - the one on Sunday and the rabona from Aquilani were both incredible. Favourite goal in Serie A this season is either De Rossi's on Fiorentina, Mascara's on Inter, or one of those two Totti goals.

[Silas]

Did you see the goal Ronaldinho scored this weekend???? That was even crazier!
No, I didn't mean to say Totti is better than Ronaldinho. I said what Ronaldinho has been doing for the last 3 years, Totti has been doing that for 6 years. And I'll prefer Totti over Ronaldinho.

[phat]

No, I didn't mean to say Totti is better than Ronaldinho. I said what Ronaldinho has been doing for the last 3 years, Totti has been doing that for 6 years. And I'll prefer Totti over Ronaldinho.

I was just saying that Ronnies goal was good too. Right now Totti's is on FIRE.

[aribeth]

one rumour

montella is probably leaving, maybe ac milan..

not confirmed yet, i've just read it from media of my country.

[jorquera]

one rumour

montella is probably leaving, maybe ac milan..

not confirmed yet, i've just read it from media of my country.
He doesn't get much playing time so it would be no big surpise to sell him if a good offer comes. Though I don't belive that Roma will allow him to go to Milan. Let's see what happens.

[aribeth]

one rumour

montella is probably leaving, maybe ac milan..

not confirmed yet, i've just read it from media of my country.

news from channel4 (http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/dec1b.html) & tribalfootball (http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=20168)


Milan target Montella loan
Friday 1 December, 2006
Misfiring Milan are pondering making a January loan move for forgotten Roma striker Vincenzo Montella, according to reports.

The Rossoneri are having a terrible time in front of goal so far this season and could look for reinforcements in the New Year.

Having sold Andriy Shevchenko to Chelsea for £31m, new boy Ricardo Oliveira has netted just once in Serie A.

Italian internationals Alberto Gilardino and Pippo Inzaghi have also rippled the net on one occasion each in the League so far.

Despite being linked with a Shevchenko January reunion, it now seems that the Aeroplanino could touch down at the San Siro.

The Sampdoria legend rarely features in the plans of Roma boss Luciano Spalletti and a temporary switch may be on the cards.

Spalletti favours using Francesco Totti as a lone striker, while on loan Lecce ace Mirko Vucinic is now his first reserve.

The situation has left Montella frustrated and he could jump at the chance to breath new life into Milan’s season.



Blackburn, Newcastle in for Roma's Montella
tribalfooball.com - November 30, 2006

Roma striker Vincenzo Montella is on the radar of Premiership clubs.

Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle and Fulham are all eyeing the Italy international, who has revived his career this season at Roma.

The 32 year-old has scored three goals in four appearances this term.

[aribeth]

Roma vs. Valencia Match Preview from uefa.com (http://www.uefa.com/competitions/UCL/FixturesResults/Round=2357/match=1116401/Report=PR.html)



Work to do for nervous Roma

Tuesday, 5 December 2006

by Tom Kington
from Rome

AS Roma need to take a point from Tuesday's UEFA Champions League visit of Valencia CF to secure their passage to the knockout stage as runners-up to the Spanish side in Group D.

Roma worries
With an admittedly makeshift Valencia team sitting pretty on 13 points, injuries will be less of a worry to their coach Quique Sánchez Flores than they will be to his opposite number Luciano Spalletti. The Roma boss faces a selection crisis with captain Francesco Totti out with a knock to his right ankle, and with Alberto Aquilani also injured, David Pizarro suspended and Simone Perrotta doubtful with a swollen ankle.

Spalletti warning
Although Valencia can arguably boast a more impressive casualty list – which includes forwards Fernando Morientes and David Villa as well as Miguel Ángel Angulo, who is sidelined for personal reasons – Spalletti's men are, the coach feels, further handicapped by the pressure of needing a result. "You cannot say it will be easier for us because the likes of Morientes and Villa are missing," he said. "Their team will be just as strong, and the danger is that the Valencia players who do play will want to show their manager what they can do." Wingers Joaquín Sánchez and Vicente Rodríguez could pose a particular threat, Spalletti added.

Show of dignity
Given that FC Shakhtar Donetsk remain in contention to qualify – albeit requiring a victory away to Olympiacos CFP and a Roma defeat at the Stadio Olimpico - Sánchez Flores is keen to do justice to the competition. "We must play with dignity," he stressed. "Every game is important and we want to continue to justify our position of first in the group and to show the quality of our team." It is a side that is sure to have a youthful complexion considering the continued absences of Mario Regueiro, David Albelda, Edu, Jaime Gavilán, Asier del Horno, Luis Miguel, Emiliano Moretti and Carlos Marchena – plus the suspension to Roberto Ayala. "For the young players who get their chance, it will be like a prize to play here," Sánchez Flores said. The coach could nonetheless have done with his more senior pros in recent weeks, when Valencia have lost three successive matches, the latest reverse being Saturday's 2-0 defeat at RC Recreativo de Huelva.

Winning streak
Looking for positives, influential midfielder Rubén Baraja is back after a three-month lay-off while Italian striker Francesco Tavano, who is still to score following his big-money summer move from Empoli FC, may be suitably inspired by a homecoming of sorts. Yet where Valencia have stuttered domestically, Roma have sailed through – witness six straight Serie A victories and 13 goals in the last three games, including Saturday's 2-1 home success against Atalanta BC. Totti hit both goals from the penalty spot and should be back for next week's derby against S.S. Lazio. On Tuesday night, however, when they might really need him, the Giallorossi will turn to either Vincenzo Montella or Mirko Vučinić for their attacking inspiration.

Probable teams
Roma: Doni; Christian Panucci, Philippe Mexes, Cristian Chivu, Max Tonetto; Simone Perrotta, Daniele De Rossi; Marco Cassetti, Taddei, Mancini; Vincenzo Montella.

Valencia: Ludovic Butelle; Curro Torres, David Navarro, Raúl Albiol, David Cerrajería; Joaquín Sánchez, Miguel Pallardó, Rubén Baraja, Vicente Rodríguez; Francesco Tavano, David Silva.

[eirebhoy]

Hi. I've seen a few Roma games this season and I like they're style of play a lot. Can someone give me a run down on how good your players are and if you think you can win Serie A?

Doni
Tonetto
Pannuci
Chivu
Mexes
Perrotta
Aquilani
Pizarro
De Rossi
Taddei
Mancini
Totti
Vucinic
Montella

Chivu and Mexes looks like a good partnership. Perrotta didn't really stand out for Italy at the WC. Aquilani looks better than him from what I've seen. De Rossi has a big future. What are Taddei and Mancini like? Also, why doesn't Montella start? He alway scores when he plays.

[jorquera]

Hi. I've seen a few Roma games this season and I like they're style of play a lot. Can someone give me a run down on how good your players are and if you think you can win Serie A?

Doni
Tonetto
Pannuci
Chivu
Mexes
Perrotta
Aquilani
Pizarro
De Rossi
Taddei
Mancini
Totti
Vucinic
Montella

Chivu and Mexes looks like a good partnership. Perrotta didn't really stand out for Italy at the WC. Aquilani looks better than him from what I've seen. De Rossi has a big future. What are Taddei and Mancini like? Also, why doesn't Montella start? He alway scores when he plays.
Our problem is our thin squad, but if we can avoid injuries I can see us winning the title. Our starting eleven is very good, but we don't have good replacements in every place. For example against Valencia Chivu played in the midfield becuase Aquilani, Perrota and Faty were injured and Pizzaro out because of cards. If you have watched Roma games then you have seen that Panucci has played a left-back position when Tonetto was injured.

About Perrota, he does a lot of dirty work, more than any other. He can play also on the wing, as a trequrista and in defensive midfield position. So he is a valuable member of our squad.
Montella. His prime is over and Spalleti prefers to play Totti as a striker and Vucinic is next in the picking order. He isn't very happy lately too.
Aquilani. A very talented midfielder. When he has a good day he can be as good as Totti, but when he has a bad day he's a big dissapointment. His problem is that one day he can play very well, but the next day he can't even pass.
Gotta go now. I'll post more information about the players later.

EDIT. Short introduction AS Roma players.
De Rossi - no need to comment actually, has a big future ahead of him and problably the next captain
Tonetto - fits perfectly to Roma's gameplan. Just wish he would be a little younger. He's currently our only left-back. A very good signing in the summer and paid 0 for him.
Doni - very decent goalkeeper, not the world's best but pretty good. Still got many good years ahead of him.
Vucinic - haven't seen him play much, though young and talented. His time will came.
Pizarro - a important player in Roma's starting line-up. Now he is the playmaker and that allows Totti push more forward. Always wants the ball and has very good vision and technique. He's played under Spalleti before so there was no doubt that he can show from the start what he is capeble of.
Chivu and Mexes - know each other very well and still pretty young. Though they aren't the fastest players. But they are pure Romanisti's and fans favourites. Chivu also has a very good left-foot, he even sometimes takes some free-kicks. (Freekick 1 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=C61ZTR4t8dA&mode=related&search=) Long shot (http://youtube.com/watch?v=OYx1WT4cVaw&mode=related&search=) Freekick 2 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=2Wt8w9DGlKk)

[tanja]

Do you know anything about Totti and his condition? Will he play on Sunday?

[aribeth]

I think Totti will show off in the derby ;)

news from uefa.com (http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/Kind=2/newsId=489329.html)

'Totti would play on just one leg'
Friday, 8 December 2006
by Paolo Menicucci
from Milan

AS Roma set a Serie A record last season when goals from Taddei and Alberto Aquilani secured a 2-0 triumph over city rivals S.S. Lazio and an eleventh consecutive league success. This time around the Giallorossi have embarked on another winning streak and hope to move one game closer to their landmark when they visit Lazio on Sunday night.

On a roll
Roma have six straight victories behind them and are widely regarded as the only side that can realistically challenge leaders FC Internazionale Milano. With AC Milan struggling under the weight of a points deduction, and Juventus relegated, the Giallorossi are filling the breach at the top and after a slow start, sit just four points behind Inter. Lazio, however, will be no pushovers. They are on a good run of their own, lying two points off fourth spot despite beginning the campaign with a three-point penalty.

'Tension'
"The Rome derby is in a league of its own," Lazio coach Delio Rossi said. "It is a game unlike any others. It is 'the' game. I experienced other derbies in the past but here in Rome it's completely different. There is tension throughout the week leading up to the game and you feel a unique excitement when you climb the stairs to the stadium because you know the derby is about to start. Compared to other cities, the Rome derby lasts longer. It starts way ahead of the game and continues for a long time afterwards. We will be up against a strong team but I think we're just as good as them. We can beat Roma if we don't make any mistakes."

'Exciting'
Roma midfielder Simone Perrotta has played on football's biggest stage, but believes the 'Derby della Capitale' measures up to that. "A derby can be as exciting as a [FIFA] World Cup final," he said. "It is great to see the entire stadium coloured by both the Biancocelesti and the Giallorossi." While Lazio are at full strength, Roma are missing the injured Matteo Ferrari and Alberto Aquilani although the main concern for coach Luciano Spalletti is the condition of captain Francesco Totti. Serie A's nine-goal leading scorer is doubtful because of the ankle problem that kept him out of Tuesday's UEFA Champions League win against Valencia CF.

Keen to play
"We will decide about his fitness on Saturday or Sunday," Roma doctor Mario Brozzi said. "But it's difficult to leave him out. He would play this game even if he only had one leg." Perrotta is hopeful the talisman will be fit by kick-off. "I think Totti will make it. I don't think we'll play the derby without him. We all know how much he wants to be part it." Also on Sunday, Inter travel to Empoli FC, who boast the division's best defensive record with just ten goals conceded, while third-placed US Città di Palermo hope to end a mini crisis – two successive defeats – when they host AS Livorno Calcio on Saturday.

[jorquera]

Totti problably won't play tomorrow atleast not from the start because he feels pain in his foot when he shoots or passes.
Aquilani, Faty and Ferrari are certainly out of the game, but everyone else is fitt and that's very good. So possible line-up.
--------------Doni--------------
Panucci--Mexes--Chivu--Tonetto
-------De Rossi--Pizarro--------
Taddei------Perrota-----Mancini
------------Vucinic------------
Of course there is possibility that Montella might start, but I highly doubt that.

[phat]

Totti problably won't play tomorrow atleast not from the start because he feels pain in his foot when he shoots or passes.
Aquilani, Faty and Ferrari are certainly out of the game, but everyone else is fitt and that's very good. So possible line-up.
--------------Doni--------------
Panucci--Mexes--Chivu--Tonetto
-------De Rossi--Pizarro--------
Taddei------Perrota-----Mancini
------------Vucinic------------
Of course there is possibility that Montella might start, but I highly doubt that.

Still a good lineup. I hope Vucinic shows up. Glad to see Tonetto back, he's been great. We may see Aquilani come in...

[Fac1]

Still a good lineup. I hope Vucinic shows up. Glad to see Tonetto back, he's been great. We may see Aquilani come in...

He's injured:

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/nov25k.html

[jorquera]

I miss Aquilani. He's a good guy and we could use his abilitues today.

Anyway, there is only 6 hours and 10 minutes till the Derby.
There was a derby between the primavera squads yesterday and we won
1-0(goal by Okaka).

[tanja]

Since Inter won their match (:mad:) you guys have pressure to win aswell. I really hope Totti will play, if not from start I atleast hope he'll jump in later.

Good luck Roma but my sympathys are with Lazio. ;)

[phat]

Spoiler...................





















Ladesma's goal was a cracker. Totti played like a champion but let his emotions take over. The PK was BS and took them out of the game. Spalletti got cocky with the Vucenic sub in for Tonetto. He should have taken off a midfielder, they were all flat. He should have used the other 2 subs...

[indomitable_lion]

jorquera did you go see the Newcastle UEFA Cup game when they were in town? I'm just curious.

[dicanio9]

can't help but laught at rioma, they were so pathetic yesterday
btw it was a clear penalty

[cavenaghi]

The PK was BS and took them out of the game.
I agree of course on the second part, but I think the penalty was quite clear. Not much to say about this one, except that Doni should have been sent off.
Our beginning was pretty good and we should have scored. Lazio's goal came at the worst moment and on an individual effort. The second one killed the game.
It seems like we have great difficulties during the big games. Except the one in Milan (but is it so difficult to win against Milan at the moment?), we've lost those against Inter, Valencia (not the one in Rome with the valencian subs) and Lazio... :(
This season will surely become quite boring if we're not able to keep Inter's rythm. But, actually, it would be a suprise if we were able to do so.
Still, Inter being Inter... anything can happen :rolleyes:

[Nerazzurri4life]

Still, Inter being Inter... anything can happen :rolleyes:

funny thing is, Inter is not playing like Inter ;)

and Roma have Palermo next week..
good luck with that! :D

[jorquera]

jorquera did you go see the Newcastle UEFA Cup game when they were in town? I'm just curious.
You mean Levadia vs Newcastle in Uega Cup 1st round?
If you mean this game then yes, I did go to see this game.

[cavenaghi]

funny thing is, Inter is not playing like Inter ;)
Yeah that's for sure, they're impressive. They look like... Juve! :eek: But Inter without at least one crisis? That can't be! :D
Once again that would be the only way to keep this league a little bit entertaining. In terms of TV rights, attendances... this is not good. If the league is less exciting and poorer, the stars will leave. Then the league will become even less exciting and poorer...
I'm not blaming Inter, it's more the result of what happened recently. But the task that has been given to us is just too big for the current Roma. It would have meant, at least, giving up the lucrative UCL. Without even being sure about the efficiency of such a strategy.
You're the only answer. So, are you willing to set up a typical Inter crisis to save italian football? Please? :D

[Nerazzurri4life]

You're the only answer. So, are you willing to set up a typical Inter crisis to save italian football? Please? :D

ummmm....no :p

roma is fine...there are still over 20 games remaining...
this is serie a and i have no doubt it will inter will slip and the gap between 1st and 2nd will be small again...

i disagree with you in that i do think roma has the tools to win the scudetto..right now, it is roma and palermo keeping the serie a exciting...and they will continue too.....especially when inter drops points, everyone's interest would be piqued again.....

[cavenaghi]

i disagree with you in that i do think roma has the tools to win the scudetto..
For the talent, the show, the merit... you're bloody right! We're already the champions in the heart of every football lover.
But I do think our bench is too short, especially with the Champions at the same time.
But maybe if my twin brother comes in the next weeks... :rolleyes:

[tanja]

There should have been 2 red card yesterday. One for Doni and one for Totti when that bastard kicked a lying Zauri.

I don't know what Mexes & De Rossi were thinking yesterdays but I don't mind since I wanted Lazio to win and they deserved to win. Vucinic? What about Montella? Is he injured?
Otherwise a really good game and I think you'll win the next derby.

[indomitable_lion]

You mean Levadia vs Newcastle in Uega Cup 1st round?
If you mean this game then yes, I did go to see this game.So how are Newcastle in person? Did you get to meet any of the players or take pictures?

[jorquera]

So how are Newcastle in person? Did you get to meet any of the players or take pictures?
No I didn't take any pictures nor had the chance to meet them. Though there were injured Newcastle players sitting few rows behind me. Unfortunatly didn't have the idea to chat or take picture of them.

[aribeth]

Spalletti doesn’t fear Lyon

Friday 15 December, 2006

Roma Coach Luciano Spalletti is remaining optimistic despite being drawn
against Lyon in the last 16 of the Champions League.

The Giallorossi were paired with the five-time French champions in Friday’s
Nyon draw with everybody aware of the threat their opponents will pose.

“I am not afraid of Lyon. We all know a lot about this side because they are
a model club,” said Spalletti after the draw.

“They have won several League titles in the past few years and have shown
their strength. They are a complete side, who know how to do everything,”
added the Giallorossi boss.

“Juninho is one of the strongest players in the world and they also have a
mean defence. But I think the exact same things about my side.

“It’s a simulating and exciting draw, which will allow us to immediately
understand how far we can go. This match will offer us the chance to prove
the true value of our team,” concluded Spalletti.

Roma official Antonio Tempestilli is not afraid to admit that he would have
preferred to avoid the French side, who have been losing quarter-finalists in
the last three seasons.

“Lyon have proved that they are one of the strongest sides in Europe and are
dominating Ligue 1 again. It will be a difficult match for us,” said the
former player.

“In any case, if this was our fate we will have to face it. I am sure we
will be able to do well if we can field our best men and we play as we know
how to.

“I have trust in our great players. I respect our opponents, but I am sure
that we can do well,” concluded Tempestilli.

[Silas]

I want to see Totti at Old Trafford. That means you have to beat Lyon. Difficult, but not impossible.

Best of Luck.

[tanja]

I want to see Totti at Old Trafford. That means you have to beat Lyon. Difficult, but not impossible.

Best of Luck.


Hehe I really hope Roma win against Lyon. But don't forget that you guys must beat Lille aswell for that to happend ;)

[jorquera]

Roma is back in business. A comfotable win over Palermo. We dominated the whole game. Fontana made some incredible saves.

[aribeth]

Mancini scored twice this game, that's a good sign. :)
Hope him continue him well performance in the next matches.

[Nerazzurri4life]

all the romanista posting after they win...

hope you all are not fair weather fans :p :D

[phat]

Roma just picked up Tavano from Valencia! Nice move, this guy is a good striker. To bad he can't play in the CL...

Does this mean Montella is gone for sure?

[jorquera]

Roma just picked up Tavano from Valencia! Nice move, this guy is a good striker. To bad he can't play in the CL...

Does this mean Montella is gone for sure?
Not for sure, but problably. It's hard to say. Time will show.

[aribeth]

Tavano, good striker @ last season, however without regular appearance in top-level formal matches, now his status is unknown, still need to be observed.

Hope he is not the 2nd Vucinic, who we cant wait any more.
All we need are instantly in-form players, like Tonetto ;)

[aribeth]

Not for sure, but problably. It's hard to say. Time will show.

i hope aeroplane can stay at Olympico.
in fact i dont know the reason why Gillarossi has to break up with him.

the salary issue, or about the appearance in serie A?

whatever, you're right, time will tell us the answer.

[kaku]

Roma are playing really well this season, but Inter seem unstopable.They didn't drop any points even against Lazio.

Ofcourse 7 points is no big deal and Inter will, at some point, suffer from an inevitable slump in form, but will Roma be able to take advantage?

It's a 2 horse race anyway, so you guys better keep the title race in Serie A interesting.:cool:

[jorquera]

i hope aeroplane can stay at Olympico.
in fact i dont know the reason why Gillarossi has to break up with him.

the salary issue, or about the appearance in serie A?

whatever, you're right, time will tell us the answer.
I guess the main problem is that Spalleti doesn't trust him. And he has the second biggest salary after Totti.

BTW, nice sig you have about Spalleti.

[jorquera]

Tomorrow the transfer window in Italy opens and action starts. It's gonna be interesting to see what Spalleti and Rosella can think of. Looks like Tavano is certanily coming to Roma. There are also some rumors about Curci loaning out to some clubs for exchange. Tiago Silva is one possiblity for a left-back and considering that he should be availible for 100,000 euros then there is a big chance thta he will join us.

[aribeth]

so, what's the exact time? GMT or CET either is ok, and then i can figure it out when the window opens in my time zone, and confirm the transfer or clarify the rumours about tavano and montella at the first second.

[jorquera]

I'm not sure but it would be logical if it would be at midnight. I think italian time zone is GMT+3 or 4, I have to check out.

EDIT. Tried to check out but the time zones got me confused at the moment.

[aribeth]

Rome is in GMT +1

[phat]

Looks like Montella is gone to Fulham! What a shame, wish him the best.

[Fac1]

Yeah, just saw that on Channel 4. I'll be sure to catch a few Fulham matches now.

[aribeth]

good luck, monti. i'll pay attention to the fulham match from now on.

[jorquera]

It will definatly be interesting to see how Monty will do.

[jorquera]

Montella to Fulham and Tavano to Roma are official now.
But the fact that we can buy Tavano for 10 million isn't very promising. And seems that Tiago Silva won't join us in winter. He's gonna join us in summer which is bad. Now we still have to search for a left-back.
Montella source (http://www.fulhamfc.com/Club/News/NewsArticles/2007/January/montellasigns.aspx)
Tavano source (http://www.asromacalcio.it/UserFiles/639.pdf)

[phat]

Montella to Fulham and Tavano to Roma are official now.
But the fact that we can buy Tavano for 10 million isn't very promising. And seems that Tiago Silva won't join us in winter. He's gonna join us in summer which is bad. Now we still have to search for a left-back.
Montella source (http://www.fulhamfc.com/Club/News/NewsArticles/2007/January/montellasigns.aspx)
Tavano source (http://www.asromacalcio.it/UserFiles/639.pdf)

Tavano is HUGE... I just hope he gets back into his Empoli form.

[jorquera]

Tavano is HUGE... I just hope he gets back into his Empoli form.
Same here. Maybe he can even get to national team. But first we'll see who will Spalleti favor Tavano, Vucinic, Taddei or Perrota.

[cavenaghi]

Christian Wilhelmsson to AS Roma.
It is a loan til the end of the season with a buying option.
Very good player but didn't impress anyone during his 6 months with Nantes. Hope he'll play at his best level in Rome. And he can play in the UCL since Nantes weren't playing in any UEFA competition this season.

[jorquera]

Christian Wilhelmsson to AS Roma.
It is a loan til the end of the season with a buying option.
Very good player but didn't impress anyone during his 6 months with Nantes. Hope he'll play at his best level in Rome. And he can play in the UCL since Nantes weren't playing in any UEFA competition this season.
This came from nowhere. Seems that Rosella and Prade are doing a good job. We can buy him for 3 million euros in summer. Can't wait to see him in action! :)

[aribeth]

Great News!

Spalleti signed the new contract

Roma and Luciano Spalletti have opted to prolong their relationship after the Coach signed a new contract.

The club confirmed on Monday evening that the tactician had put pen to paper, but failed to release any details on the length or value of the extension.

“The Roma President [Franco Sensi] and Coach Luciano Spalletti are happy to announce that they have extended their contract,” read an official statement.

“Details of the agreement will be revealed tomorrow.”

The club will hold a Press conference at their Trigoria training complex at 2pm Italian time on Tuesday.

It’s understood that Spalletti, whose previous deal was set to expire in June, has committed his future to the outfit until 2011.

He will reportedly earn around £1.4m a season, plus bonuses should certain targets be achieved by his Giallorossi outfit.

Spalletti, a former Empoli player, joined the club in 2005 from Udinese.

From Cannel4

official statement: http://www.asroma.it/UserFiles/645.pdf

[jorquera]

That's great news!!! He has done wonderful job and I hope he can continue that. Great coach.

[phat]

I can't believe Totti fucked up this badly. Now he's going to miss the Inter game. Was nice to see Tavano play, he did well. Also the thumb sucking is getting old!

[Nerazzurri4life]

I can't believe Totti fucked up this badly. Now he's going to miss the Inter game.!

Totti handed one match ban

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jan23j.html

Roma's Francesco Totti will be available for the Scudetto showdown with Inter after he was handed just a one-match ban.

The Giallorossi captain saw red in Sunday’s match with Livorno after reacting to an elbow by Fabio Galante.

Er Pupone was subsequently sent off by referee Nicola Ayroldi, before losing his cool by pushing over his personal trainer Vito Scala while leaving the field of play.

The incident did lead to suggestions that Totti could be punished with more than the mandatory one-game suspension.

However, the disciplinary commission have opted for just a 90-minute stop which means he’ll miss the Siena game at the weekend.

Totti should therefore be available for the February 4 tie at the San Siro when Roma will attempt to cut the gap between themselves and the Nerazzurri.

Totti also received a £7,000 fine and may also be financially punished by his club as suggested by director general Rosella Sensi on Monday.

Meanwhile, Catania will be without top scorer Gionatha Spinesi for three matches for diving and verbally abusing the referee at the end of the game against Cagliari.


so totti gets one match and spinesi gets 3 (for much less than what totti did)..


and they love to report how the refs favor inter :rolleyes:

[jorquera]

Yes, Totti got messed up. We have lost many valuable points and now Totti is banned too. I hope that at least against Inter we can show a good game.

[Marcello™]

3 words

I Fear Roma

[Fac1]

3 words

I Fear Roma

It will be a good match, for sure.

They've taken care of us this season... :o

[limonov]

Los Che are said to be concentrating their efforts on Roma defender Christian Chivu, as they look to replace the departing Roberto Ayala ahead of next season.

SAUCE (http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=229354)

[jorquera]

Los Che are said to be concentrating their efforts on Roma defender Christian Chivu, as they look to replace the departing Roberto Ayala ahead of next season.

SAUCE (http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=229354)
There's noway Chivu will be sold. Real Madrid didn't get Chivu why do Valencia think they can? He's one of our main players.

[Butterfly]

Hey guys! So how do you feel one week before AS Roma vs Lyon???
When will the game take? In the afternoon? With the fans in the stadium?

Anyway, I'll just ask for a favor : Spank Lyon!!! :D

[kaku]

When will the game take? In the afternoon?

20:45 CET
19:45 UK

With the fans in the stadium?

Yes

[jorquera]

Hey guys! So how do you feel one week before AS Roma vs Lyon???
When will the game take? In the afternoon? With the fans in the stadium?

Anyway, I'll just ask for a favor : Spank Lyon!!! :D
Honestly, not very well. We have some problems in defense. Mexes is out and Chivu is injured too. Chivu is problably availible for the match. Other than that I think we are capable of performing well. Totti and Pizarro are both in good form and Wilhelmsson can come from bench and change the game.

[Butterfly]

Will Mexes and Chivu be out for Roma-Lyon...? If so, that's bad news...!
Anyway, if Roma wants to go to the next round they have to win at Rome!
Go Roma :D

[jorquera]

Will Mexes and Chivu be out for Roma-Lyon...? If so, that's bad news...!
Anyway, if Roma wants to go to the next round they have to win at Rome!
Go Roma :D
nothing sure yet, but they're out of our next league match. Time will show whether they will play in CL or not. From what I've heard Chivu should be avilible for Lyon match but Mexes is not. Of course I'm not sure.

[Butterfly]

Cool for Chivu and with Mexes it would be like that :

http://img304.imageshack.us/img304/4462/chekmexchivvj6.gif

:D


Guys, come and ask for Empoli v Roma (http://www.fbtz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69526) ;)

[jorquera]

Some other cool Roma pics. About Empoli vs Roma, I can't cap it myself but I can get it with English commentry.
New aeroplano.
http://www.ilromanista.it/images/galleria_PARTITELLA%20V.jpg
Oh, I got to go to school now. When I get back I'll post some more pics.

[Butterfly]

I'll cap AS Roma vs Lyon in french ;)

[remoo1901]

Forza Roma

[jorquera]

Forza Roma
welcome to Maxxed. Nice to see more Roma fans.

[jorquera]

requested Ascoli vs Roma in request section.

Please add your requests there HERE (http://www.fbtz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70551)

[Butterfly]

I hope Ascoli v AS Roma will be capped...

Anyway I'll cap Lyon v AS Roma in french ;)

[aribeth]

I hope Ascoli v AS Roma will be capped...

Anyway I'll cap Lyon v AS Roma in french ;)

thanks in advance, butterfly. i am greedy that i hope it will be a high quality version :D :cool:

[Butterfly]

Lyon being eliminated by Roma MUST be cap in HQ, of course! :D

EDIT : I'm writing from my nice neighbor cause my laptop died this night... :(
It looks like my processor or the mother board passed away...
This means I couldn't cap Lyon v AS Roma.. sorry guys...
I hope I'll be able to get an other PC when I'll get some money... :rolleyes:

EDIT 2 : I got a new processor so my computer is back! I'll cap Lyon v Roma.

[remoo1901]

welcome to Maxxed. Nice to see more Roma fans.


thanks bro ...:)

[remoo1901]

http://www.ilromanista.it//images/galleria_sza.jpg
http://www.ilromanista.it//images/galleria_nbrg.jpg
http://www.ilromanista.it//images/galleria_frsa.jpg
http://www.ilromanista.it//images/galleria_aereo.jpg
http://www.ilromanista.it//images/galleria_piph.jpg
http://www.ilromanista.it//images/galleria_qaj.jpg


^^^^
that was some pics for the players leaving roma airport to france