'Role' Models


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In Defense of Luis Enrique

Posted on by Julian De Martinis in Editorial | 6 Comments

Tides are turning. Even the most ardent Luis Enrique fans are starting to perhaps wonder if Roma’s experiment is one that simply is not going to work out. The concerns are not unfounded; no team, with all due respect to Lecce, can seriously lose to Lecce* by four goals and not wonder what in the world is going on with the defense. The evidence is clear to see; Roma are committing the same mistakes week-in, week-out, and not just in a high defensive line. Often the side has the majority of possession but does little with it, like a sponge that retains water for little reason other than simply to retain it. Read more

April 3rd 2012: A Primavera Derby and De Rossi’s Beliefs

Posted on by Julian De Martinis in News | 4 Comments

There’s so much news today that if words were food, even Fabio Simplicio would be stuffed. Let’s get to it!

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April 3rd 2012: Easter Paralympics, Awards & The Cesc Fabregas Of Roma

Posted on by Anthony Wright in News | 1 Comment

Daniele De Rossi was representing Roma at the Easter Paralympics on Tuesday, while there was some good news for Roma strikers both past and present.

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March 27th 2012: A Punishment for Pjanic & De Rossi to Defense

Posted on by Julian De Martinis in News | 1 Comment

There’s never a dull moment at Roma, is there? Today we have injury news, the sighting of a legend, transfer rumblings that make only partial sense, and of course, more stories about locker room drama.  Read more

Bojan Krkic: A Future In Doubt

Posted on by Ross Catanzariti in Editorial | 5 Comments

Danger Man

Will he stay or will he go? That is the question on everyone’s lips when it comes to former Barcelona wonder-kid Bojan Krkic.

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March 26th 2012: Medical Checkups and Bojan’s Dreams

Posted on by Anthony Wright in News | 1 Comment

Southern Hospitality

Roma have signed an agreement with the Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico to provide better treatment for the first team, youth teams and staff. The hospital is located close to the training ground at Trigoria, and will allow the club’s personnel to receive highly specialised care as well as diagnostic tests.

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Where Do Roma Go Next After This Season?

Posted on by Jay Scardina in Editorial | 11 Comments

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The question most Roma fans will have at season's end, “Who will Roma sign next?”

 

With Walter Sabatini as sporting director it looks like Roma has already started to make some moves. The team is currently working out a deal with 20 year old Brazilian defender. Dodo, to move from Corinthians to the capitol this coming Summer. There are also rumors that Roma, and some other Serie A teams, may try to lure Sebastian Prodl of Werder Bremen to their side. Read more

Simon Kjaer: A Gamble Worth Taking?

Posted on by Anthony Wright in Editorial | Leave a comment
original photo: Simon Kjaer/Flickr

original photo: Simon Kjaer/Flickr

F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote of a man called Benjamin Button, who was born as an old man and slowly aged backwards, losing his memory in the final (or first?) years of his life before everything turned to nothing. “The past … had faded like unsubstantial dreams from his mind as though they had never been. He did not remember”, the story goes as it nears its climax.

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