THE WOLF'S DEN - Tana dei Lupi II

[RomaShield27]

[ASR1927]

That's why I find her writing interesting. She has an interesting perspective on the whole Tifosi/Ultras/Tessera del Tifoso side of things. Something that for a non Italian speaker is hard to find. She is also involved with that MYROMA fan ownership group.

[Italiamia]

[pocari_fenrir]

[Carlo Romano]

Pocari, yeah that's it, the red cards thing. What I meant was how he got away with such a lenient punishment...

btw, you might be interested to know there are actually two Vodaphone commercials making the rounds at the moment in Italy. The one you linked above and another where we see Totti driving an old fashioned 3 wheeler van with the name Francesco on the side. Quite funny, watching him trying to convince a bunch of senior citizens they can afford the Vodaphone service. I've lost track of the number of commercials now that our Capitan' Francè and Ilary have done, there have been so many over the past couple of years. The book of their life together is just out and as far as I can see it is labelled, "The Unofficial Version." That's Francesco Totti's humour all right!

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Gio, I'm perhaps a little less of a "heathen" than you, it being just under 18 years since my last Confession/Communion!

I could never fully remember the long Act of Contrition either and I would cheat when saying my prayers by reading from my "Missal" which I did at my dear mother's Requiem Mass. She used to ask me if I said my prayers and to my shame now, I have to admit in those days I did not. The important part is I rediscovered the point of prayers since then! I think you'll agree it's for the best...

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Ed, I can't think of too much more that might irritate you than a piece of what I'm sure we all hope is trash, as reported by Romanews from TuttoSport. Again, Vuci is in the Inter Viewfinder because of the uncertainty of Goran Pandev's contract. No-one is going as far as saying a possible exchange deal could be made but the implication is there. Another time to be grateful we are nearing new ownership because I could just imagine La Sensi or that mutt Pradè having the affrontery to tell we fans that would be good business!

http://www.romanews.eu/news.asp?pagID=19&newsID=2282

[pocari_fenrir]

[romawi]

[Kroo]

Hey guys, I wanted to share some videos that I believe are of extreme significance, especially to those in the U.S. I hope many of you are aware of what is happening with the TSA airport violations and the military preparations for the upcoming economic collapse and the disorder of the masses. I have heard of some sort of a 'revolution' being organized for people to take a stand against what is going on. It will happen in December 6th.

This is an 8 part series put together to help educate about the state of the U.S dollar. I garantee that it will shock you to the very core. Please take the time to go through all the information.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuAdnlfK ... ture=share

It will help to watch this video first. It's extremely important.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOshw4kIGR4

Goodluck.

[RomaShield27]

You sound like a spambot, Kroo. Perhaps you are... either that or you're from The Matrix. How have you been?

[ASR1927]

Finally possibly some good news. By God Prade make it happen.

Roma Striker Julio Baptista In Malaga Transfer Link

Roma striker Julio Baptista is ready to stamp his future away from Serie A, and mark a return to Spain with Malaga.

He is out of favour in the capital, and Malaga director Antonio Fernandez is holding talks for the acquisition of the 29-year-old Brazilian hitman, according to Malagahoy.es.

Baptista has played just seven games in Serie A this season and one in the Champions League. He wants to return to Spain and re-forge a bond with Fernandez, with whom he worked at Sevilla.

However, the Spanish club will construct and project an €8 million bid. Roma have shaped the currency, and Malaga could promulgate their message of interest through the money.

[stefano]

[Italiamia]

No way in hell Roma get €8 million for Baptista.

[romawi]

How many years does he have left on his contract? Why not just cut their losses and release the guy.

[ASR1927]

I know Gio. Even if we could I can't imagine Prade or Rosella pulling it off.

[ASR1927]

Some definite good news for Roma and for the LitM's biggest fan Edzo.




Roma have received a boost ahead of this weekend's clash with Chievo as Mirko Vucinic is fit again following a short spell on the sidelines.

The Montenegro international striker pulled out of Sunday's match against Palermo with a niggling ankle injury, but has been back in training this week.

Il Corriere dello Sport understands Vucinic will start at the Bentegodi for only the seventh time in Serie A this season.

Vucinic aside, Roma boss Claudio Ranieri has something of a selection headache because he needs to rest players in view of his side's all-important Champions League match away to Cluj on Wednesday.

The Giallorossi need to win to ensure their qualification for the next round of the competition but can't afford to take their eye off the ball in Serie A.

[Italiamia]

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gio, 02 dic 17:54:00 2010

Non c'è nessuno screzio tra Marco Borriello e i suoi compagni: è proprio il giocatore a smentire le polemiche uscite negli ultimi giorni. "Sto bene a Roma e vado d'accordo con i miei compagni"

Quello che si dice in questi giorni sono solo zizzanie, voci bruttissime, io vado d'accordo con i miei compagni di squadra e loro con me. Non è possibile che a Roma, ogni volta che arriva una sconfitta vengono fuori malumori, dualismi e qualt'altro". Il centravanti della Roma Marco Borriello, a margine della presentazione del videogioco Pro Evolution Soccer 2011, smentisce così le voci che lo vorrebbero scontento della sua presenza alla Roma e pronto tornare a Milano.

"Cambiare squadra da un giorno all'altro non è facile, ma io ho trovato compagni straordinari ed un ambiente che mi ha accolto in modo grandioso - dice l'attaccante partenopeo - "Sono un giocatore della Roma a tutti gli effetti, ho un contratto di cinque anni e voglio restare e vincere qui. Può starci un battibecco in campo, fa parte di ogni genere di lavoro" aggiunge, per poi smentire un rapporto difficile con De Rossi. "Io sono amico con Daniele, con Totti. Può starci una discussione in campo ma finisce lì, siamo uomini. Io ho girato molte squadre in Italia e non ho avuto problemi con nessuno. Sono sempre stato apprezzato da tutti, allenatori e compagni - afferma -. Forse devo limare alcuni atteggiamenti ma rimango una persona buona. La squadra mi sta valorizzando. La squadra è forte e vuole vincere ed io voglio rimanere qua".

Sulla sconfitta di domenica sera al "Barbera" contro il Palermo, afferma: "Il Palermo è una buona squadra, c'era un grande ambiente. Noi abbiamo giocato un buon primo tempo, ma subito il gol siamo crollati nel secondo tempo", In ottica scudetto, aggiunge: "Se vogliamo vederla in maniera positiva abbiamo perso solo un punto dalla vetta, visto che tutte le altre hanno pareggiato. Ma il campionato è lungo, mancano ancora 25 partite alla fine e sabato ci rifaremo. Lo spogliatoio è saldo e non vediamo l'ora di affrontare il Chievo. Il mister scenderà in campo con una formazione per portare a casa i tre punti".

Italpress

[ASR1927]

Here is a translated (although probably poorly done) version of Gio's post. From goal.com:


Marco Borriello Dismisses Rumours Of Player Unrest At Roma

Marco Borriello has dismissed reports of player unrest at Roma and believes they can continue to challenge for the Scudetto despite their recent 3-1 loss to Palermo.

The Giallorossi currently sit in seventh place in the standings, eight points behind current leaders Milan.

"I'm fine in Rome. I had a fantastic reception and have wonderful friends," he said during a presentation for the video game Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 (PES), according to Il Corriere dello Sport.

"There have been many ugly rumours that are absolutely not true. It's possible after a defeat, but these arguments do not actually exist."

"Roma remain a Scudetto challenger. We only took a wrong step."

Coach Claudio Ranieri has often shuffled the pack up front, even leaving out captain Francesco Totti on occasion in an effort to find the right mix of attackers.

"The four strikers? In PES I used them all, but on the real field it's different. We shouldn't complicate the life of the coach, who is doing very well," he concluded.

The 28-year-old has nine goals in 18 appearances in all competitions for Roma this season.

[Deini]

Baptista ain't going to \malaga, he'll snub them and rather sit on the bench or in the stands of Rome

[Carlo Romano]

I'm busy at work right now with all this bad weather so have only time to give a little info... which with the exception of the news that Vučinić will probably play from the start on Saturday and that Riise could be out for for 15 days, is really more of gossip value than anything else.



Just a little from Romanews:

Totti needs one goal on Saturday to hit 250 scored in all competions, presuming he plays against the Mussi or if you prefer their more common nick, gli asini volanti! I thought it might be fun to see if I could find the Chievo Verona cartoon image but all I got with my limited time search was this, from an Italian flying club based in Pordenone...

and for whatever reason their logo uses English!



On the subject of dumping our "dead wood" as with Jeff and Johnny's posts on Baptista, we already knew of Corinthians interest in Big Fatso Adriano but now that he has Roberto Carlos rooting for him, let's hope that's what makes it happen! If we are fortunate, we can make it three out of three with Doni to England and Baptista going anywhere at all as long as we get some cash for him!

What doesn't please me is the article I read in the Mediaset tv text service which suggests we are pushing on some sort of exchange deal with those filthy red unmentionables in England's north west, involving Dirk Kuyt for Philou Mexes! They want Mexes because of the Carragher injury but would we really want Kuyt, useful though he can be on occasion?



On a day when Ranieri has been lamenting the squad's injuries because Pizarro as a precautionary measure quit training early, and that despite continued hopes to the contrary, Perrotta and Taddei are still not fit to play though horse face is at last able to train again, Sky Italia has said Jon Riise will be out for a couple of weeks and though there is hope he could play for us against Milan on the 18th, it may be we won't see him until the New Year. As you see below, they are blaming a lesion of a flexor muscle but haven't said which one...

http://www.romanews.eu/news.asp?pagID=2&newsID=21336



Lastly, below is a link to several recent video clips, and amongst them all...

Lupa, I like the Roma song used, it's a cut above the usual football tripe. Since the video features Marco Borriello, I'm sure you will give it a look and a listen!

Pocari, I think it will amuse you to see a recent one of our Capitan' Francè playing "keep-up" with Voda's new Smartphone!

http://www.romanews.eu/video.asp

[Giacomo]

Sparta Prague about to draw 2:2 at Palermo.

Goes to show how wrong were those people who blamed fatigue for Roma's loss at Palermo. We should have won that game comfortably.