THE WOLF'S DEN - Tana dei Lupi II

[stefano]

Jim Pallotta used to be a top-notch hedge fund manager.

[ASR1927]

Possible lineup for tomorrow night.

ROMA (4-3-1-2): Doni 32, 77 Cassetti, 5 Mexes, 29 Burdisso, 17 Riise, 20 Perrotta, De Rossi 16, 30 Simplicio, 94 Menez, 10 Totti, Vucinic 9. (A disp.: 1 Lonbont, 4 Juan, 3 Castellini, 33 Brighi, 23 Greco, 11 Taddei, Borriello 22).




Also we hear from Thomas DiBenedetto for the first time. Might be a little rough as it's Google translated.


"My partner in this initiative represents the highest level of professionalism and enthusiasm and we are represented by investors with great experience in the world of sports finance. We will continue to work to successfully conclude the negotiations as soon as possible. We are honored that our bid has been chosen as the best. The sooner we intend to initiate our growth plan which aims to promote the company and the team not losing sight of the fact that we act as stewards of this great team in behalf of the citizens of Rome and all the fans of AS Roma. "." He said a number of American consortium interested in buying AS Roma, Thomas DiBenedetto, speaking for the first time of his project.

[Italiamia]

[RomaShield27]

[maro]

Gesu', this is woeful: http://www.calciomercato.com/altre-noti ... ori-248648

[RomaShield27]

That is very disappointing. I don't quite understand how the tifosi stay away from the stadio in times like this when the team is not doing great and perhaps needs them most.

Various reports emerging that Milan have offered a contract to Mexes:

http://www.forzaroma.info/news-as-roma/ ... mexes.html

[vtec]

we will give you yexes in return.

don't worry, he will quickly become a fan favorite, too.

[pocari_fenrir]

hey Shield, i like those bullet points from Sterling. they really cover what we were lacking in that article Jeff posted a couple weeks ago. let's just hope that they stick to plans to generate new revenue instead of overhauling the roster and having a fire sale on existing players and youth. it's about time we have a new shirt manufacturer deal to rival the other 3

[romawi]

Talk of the game being delayed by a half hour today.

[maro]

I blame Totti.

[RomaShield27]

What the feck, why might it be delayed, 'cos Berlusconi is sniffing around for some young Russian prostitutes? Bit harsh. Whispers are that it'll be Menez,
Totti and Vucinic upfront tonight, which is quite adventurous by Ranieri's standards, so I'll believe it when I see it. This is a two-legged affair so keeping a clean sheet is a must. Interesting to see the mentality of the boys tonight and exactly what Roma show up, but lets hope a bit of big European night football raises the enthusiasm and spirits and we just play football.

[Italiamia]

[ASR1927]

[maro]

I dunno. Maybe they could just go along and support their team? Some of the Roma fans are so fucking synthetic. You don't support your team because they're winning.

[Italiamia]

[RomaShield27]

[Italiamia]

A rough patch, Edzo? Is that what this is called. I think the fans believe, as do I, that it is much deeper than that. Certainly, Perrotta confirmed that after the last match. What the hell have we been talking about this week. A fan can choose whatever method he pleases to make some form of protest.

[p_maldini_3]

what are they protesting against? rosella? she cant do anything. maybe against ranieri.

[maro]

They're pissed off that some old reactionaries are blocking the move to turn the Coliseum into a car-park. Ridiculous.

[RomaShield27]

It doesn't matter what they are protesting about. Or what anyone gives out about, tifosi or player. It doesn't matter if its a rough patch or a 10-year plague. Go to the stadio to support your team.