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Some sources have Rosi starting and some have Cassetti. I'd like for Rosi to be given a chance. Cassetti's performances lately haven't been great at all and we need to look at other options so why not give Rosi a chance to stake a claim. He's been talking enough in the media (or rather, his agent has) about not been giving enough time so this could be his chance. He was close to an exit before Cicinho left, and if he continues as a back-up player like he is now then he will more than likely leave at the end of the season, so now is his time to really step up and show he can have a future at this club.
As I said in the SB, I can't wait for the Ranieri era to be over. I just cannot stand the way we play as this has been the most boring Roma side in years. Today's game was just terrible all around, and we were very lucky to come out with a win.
Indeed, it is the most economical style of play I can remember from a Roma team.
Luck was there too because Adriano was clearly offside before he shot during the move which led to the goal, although Vucinic's earlier goal was valid.
Shite, doesn't look like any caps available of our game today for those that missed it. It may not of been pretty but at least we came away with the three points.
Full match against Cesena up in the now. Awfully quiet in here. Has no one seen the match? Italiamia, Maro, Stef, Jammy, Aba, Frenchie, Pocari, Jeff, Jimmy, Edge...? Where has all our Roma community gone?
Article on Raneiri in which he says "I am happy that a team like Liverfekkin'wankscum are thinking about me." It also goes on about the general feeling of player unrest within the squad, the latest being with Vucinic coming off yesterday, which was very disappointing to see. Here's a few more pieces about Vucinic referring to how he is unhappy with Ranieri:
All these stories – first with Totti, even some with Adriano, also Mexes's ongoing contract renewal saga – and now with Vucinic, can't be good for morale and team spirit within the squad, and its something which Ranieri needs to get to grips with pronto, before something drastic happens. I wouldn't be too concerned with him being linked to Liverfekkin'wankscum – I don't think that will happen, even though I wouldn't be all too bothered about it if we ended up with Ancellotti – but things need to sorted out and we need to be united as a squad if we have any aspirations at all for this season.
I agree Ed that Ranieri needs to get a grip on the locker room and get everyone united as a squad and quick. Unfortunately I believe a lot of this behaviour like Vooch storming off when subbed comes from a captain who as of late sets a poor example for the rest of the squad. Now I am not defending Ranieri who seems to have some issues with people management and I would also love to see Ancellotti on the bench next season but when the captain undermines the manager's authority he can't do his job. This in turn undermines the squad and the club and let's face it we all come here because we support A.S. Roma not an individual player.
Now I am not saying Totti doesn't deserve respect as Roma's greatest player and club legend or that he shouldn't play anymore. Not at all. I just wish he would put his ego aside and put the club first. If his being benched or subbed is for the good of Roma then he should accept that. If he takes issue with Claudio's decision then a true captain would take that to the manager in private and not in front of the squad and the media.
It saddens me to think one day i will never see Totti play again but it saddens me more to see a great player who doesn't recognise his own limitations. He just isn't able to play week in and week out anymore. I would love to see Francesco come on as a super sub and play his ass off and make a real difference. I equally would like to see him make way when he isn't making a difference for another player who could at that moment make a difference for the team. Some of Roma's greatest players have been/are extremely humble people. Ago and Bruno Conti come immediately to mind. Francesco should follow their example.
On Sunday's game I'll jus say thank God we got the three points.
Patriot: the person who can holler the loudest without knowing what he is hollering about. - Mark Twain
Well said Jeff. Indeed it does not look good. Some reports now are even saying Vucinic has went as far as to hand in a transfer request which our management put off until the end of the season. I doubt that is true, however. He was meant to meet with Ranieri today to clear the air but apparently that won't happen until tomorrow now, and it still has to be decided if he will be fined or not:
Nessun incontro Ranieri-Vucinic. Chiarimento atteso per domani? – Lunedì 17 Gennaio 2011 13:27
Giornali e media hanno riportato il presunto malumore di Vucinic, amplificato dalla sostituzione di ieri a Cesena dove il montenegrino è stato protagonista di uno scatto di nervosismo. Secondo Sky Sport il chiarimento atteso per oggi tra l’attaccante e Ranieri non c’è stato perché il numero 9 è rimasto in palestra mentre l’allenatore ha diretto l’odierna seduta d’allenamento. Il colloquio tra i due potrebbe avvenire domani in concomitanza del ritiro per il pre-derby contro la Lazio: rimangono ancora dei dubbi se multare o no Vucinic per il comportamento di ieri.
It does in a sense stem from Totti's behaviour, as you say, Jeff, as seeing the captain of the club carry on in such a matter is not a good example, and its a pity that he has to go down this route. Its also a pity, i think, that the club and the manager don't look to resolves these situations as they arise and seem to be afraid to criticise Totti even though some of his behaviour merited it.
Ah, i forgot about the Bayern incident. Even though he said what pretty much everyone was thinking, it was still out of line to say something like that in front of the press. And I agree, having some depth on this squad is definitely something that we romanisti have not been used to seeing.
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There was also the time against Bari just before Christmas when he walked straight into the dressing room after being subbed even though there was 20 minutes left in the game. There are lots of incidents Tuna. Aside from all that, its his whole demeanor and attitude to the whole thing which is disappointing to see. Look at Giggs and Scholes at ManPoo, both are odler than Totti now i think but both remain key players for them because they both accept that at their age they are not going to be playing every single game as they are not as fit as they once were. Its about rotation. Why can't Totti accept that he will be rotated as well, especially now we have Borriello (and Adriano)? God forgive me for saying it, but the Waterboy at Rubentus never gave as many problems as this.
As for he being asked to play a new role that no longer suits his game, well, I don't think you can expect a manager to change his entire tactical thinking to suit the limitations of one player, and even if he did, I'd have to agree with Jeff that it wouldn't make a huge difference in that Totti still wouldn't be able to play every game. Its just a pity that he isn't a bit more humble and a bit more professional so he can appreciate that.
I agree that a system that involved more off the ball movement would be better for us and would see us play better football then we currently are, but you have to consider the kind of manager Ranieri is and the kind of players that Ranieri has at his disposal. Presumably the kinda of set up your referring too is like the 4-2-3-1 of Spalletti, but that would only allow for one true prima-punta (with Vooch out wide left, say), so who would it be, Totti or Borriello? And would that effect the current scenario which we are seeing with problems arising with Totti? The way I see it, whatever system or way we play isn't going to have a direct effect on Totti as there will still be the same bodies to compete for places, meaning Totti is not always going to be a starter and so the same issues will still exist. Totti needs to gracefully accept he won't play every game.
Actually, I think it's more Menez-Totti problem. Totti and Borriello can play together in the right set up, but i don't think that Totti and Menez can play together, unless you play Menez as a winger. However, it's clear from what we've seen so far this season, and last, that Menez is best suited to playing through the middle rather than as a winger. I've said this before, Ranieri will have to make a decision as to who he wants, either Menez or Totti. He's going to have to pick one and stick to it.
No doubt I know the kind of manager Ranieri is, and that's why I have very little hope that this system will change. It's why I said that I can't wait for the Ranieri era to be over.
-----------Borriello---Totti--------------- Vucinic-----------------------Taddei/Perrotta That would work pretty well imo. As would this: ---------------Borriello------------------ Vucinic------Menez---------Taddei/Perrotta
Yeh, a lot of the time they have played together I can recall times when they actually gotten in each others way or both came deep for the ball instead of working off each other or making a run sort of thing. Menez is certainly better down through the centre, I agree, but he can also be effective when played down the right. The only problem with that is that he tends to always come deep and look for the ball instead of making a run in behind.
I admit, I feel sorry for Ranieri and the player unrest that is developing – its not really his fault – but I also still believe he is not the right man to take us forward.