Back to Business

Sorry to all readers as i was away for a week having serious issues to deal, but from now onwards, I promise, i will be posting new blogs on regular basis. And by regular basis, i mean that there would be a new post regarding our new Roma each 3-4 days.

So getting back to the business, the objectives of our owners look quite optimistic. They seem to be focusing for a long term development program with the club. Whether there is a player linked to our beloved Gialorosso, or a coach, they have one thing in common, Long term placements. The players are young and skilled. The coaches are those who work with young lads.

The only concrete rumor is Luis Enrique taking the bench role. Having worked with Barca's young guns, it seems as the new owners are seeing the Barca's blue prints to be followed. Either way, lets hope for the best as we trust in Sabatini :).

Enrique plays an attacking 4-3-3 formation. It would be interesting to see how he handles Totti and De Rossi. As things are going, it seems as he would be our new official coach by next Monday.

There have been no official announcements about arrival or departure of any player, but once Enrique gets the contract, we can hope things will move with some pace.

On another note, as our beloved Italy is taking on Estonia, theres something worrying for the Romans. There is no Roman gladiator in the squad except our ex prince alberto (tears). The eternal city has to take some serious steps to nurture their youth and bring in some fresh blood for the Azzurri as well, something that the country is missing. So in all these circumstances, plans to focus on youth seem to the perfect solution for all aspects.

Well lets see what happens in the upcoming week as there are plenty of surprises waiting for us. Forza Roma!

Our new coach looks somewhat like this

First Gem from Sabatini to Roma

Sabatini usually does it perfectly. His contacts, promises and eyes for youth deliver. He has seen something in Lamela that he has flown to Argentina to have talks with agents. Reportedly it is a 12 million deal, with the player getting a million per year salary. Nothing is official till now, but things look quite positive.

At the age of 19, Lamela definitely looks to be a long term prospect. Playing as a treqaurtista, he will be able to gain valuable experience from maestro Totti. It also points out that Roma will be entering into a new era looking to brighten their future. This news has cooled down Pastore prospects as well.

Erik Lamela is a natural left foot. Playing as a classic trequartista, he could play in wider positions as well. He has a left foot for set pieces and hence he’s an important player for River Plate at the time. So a nice start to mercato if it is official. The player has energy, talent and vision.He's got that never back down attitude. He could be a master stroke as he has proved with his time at River plate. Breaking into first team just 8 months ago, he has cemented his place as a key player. He has got it all to be a big name.

Last week, Chelsea sacked Ancelloti. He revealed that he would love to remain in England even if he has to manage a 2^nd division club. It’s painful to see, but if Ancelloti doesn’t come now, he should never come! It is the perfect time to make a new start with his beloved Roma.

Carlo Mazzone, the Roman legend, has also backed Ancelloti to be the new coach for Roma. He revealed that the former Chelsea and Milan boss will be best as Roma have new aims and objectives. The club icon Totti has also called for Ancelloti to be the man for the job.

In another news, Juventus signed Andrea Pirlo on a free transfer from Milan. I hoped that he would have joined Roma as his experience and style of play along with De Rossi could have given a new dimension to the midfield.

Some videos for Lamela, and hope we see him in Giallorosso colours.

Forza Roma

A week of sheer distress

Having exams, double work at office, losing my girl, and most importantly, Roma loosing the champion’s league spot!! A hell of a week for me!!

It was stressful watching Roma loose in such a pathetic way. Poor display. No midfield, no attack, no team energy. It just sums up the season. The team needs major changes. It would probably be the last time we see this Roma against Sampdoria in the last match of the season.  

The only good thing I see is Bielsa linked to the coaching seat. He has a hell of experience, about 20 years. He plays a 3-3-1-3 system, fast fluid football. Something Roma fans haven’t seen from long. It is reported that Sabatini will hold a meeting with the former Chile and Argentina coach. It would be nice getting him, but importantly, Seria A teams tend to play counter attacking football. He will surely need good players in playing such a formation.

Chile qualified for the second round during the world cup under him. He surely will bring some eye catching football to the Olimpico. Lets see what happends.

Will sum up the season in next post, so stay tuned.

A week of sheer distress

Having exams, double work at office, losing my girl, and most importantly, Roma loosing the champion’s league spot!! A hell of a week for me!!

It was stressful watching Roma loose in such a pathetic way. Poor display. No midfield, no attack, no team energy. It just sums up the season. The team needs major changes. It would probably be the last time we see this Roma against Sampdoria in the last match of the season.  

The only good thing I see is Bielsa linked to the coaching seat. He has a hell of experience, about 20 years. He plays a 3-3-1-3 system, fast fluid football. Something Roma fans haven’t seen from long. It is reported that Sabatini will hold a meeting with the former Chile and Argentina coach. It would be nice getting him, but importantly, Seria A teams tend to play counter attacking football. He will surely need good players in playing such a formation.

Chile qualified for the second round during the world cup under him. He surely will bring some eye catching football to the Olimpico. Lets see what happends.

Will sum up the season in next post, so stay tuned.

Bye Bye Coppa Italia

Another trophy-less season for Roma, though they showed what they could be in the second half, yet it could be easily sensed that this team requires up gradation in some departments.

The match ended 1 all, with Inter cementing its position in the final. They will be playing against Palermo, who defeated the newly Seria A champions AC Milan. Juan and Burdisso looked to be at their top game; however, Menez needs to leave in summer. Undoubtedly talented, but things between him and Montella are not working in the teams favor.

First of all, what Roma needs to do is to get an experienced coach. They cant win trophies under Montella, who is just new to the coaching world. His main contribution will be grabbing the fourth champions league spot. They need to get some one experienced. There are rumors about Mazzari leaving the Napoli camp, while if availed, Ancelloti will be welcomed with open arms to the eternal city.

Roma needs to work on searching a reliable goal keeper this summer as well. Don’t know what Montella has seen in Doni. Seeing Doni between the sticks is just like an approaching heart attack. Buffon had been linked with Roma for a while, but Frey could prove to be a clever move.

Next up, wing backs need to be addressed. Riise has tremendous work rate and energy, but he is usually slow against speedy players. The central defending partnership looks settled with Burdisso and Juan. The certain departure of Mexes will leave a big question mark and some one like Kjaer will be an ideal replacement for both short term and long term.

With continuous link of Pastore, midfield looks to be good. However, acquiring another defensive midfielder could make the defense look a lot better. Some one like Drenthe could prove to be a vital cog in the midfield.

Finally, in the attacking department, both Totti and Boriello can’t play together. They are no mobile, they are no runners. The team lacks energy when they are on the pitch together. G. Rossi would be a dream move who could certainly add favorites tag to the club.

How ever, Roma needs to bring up young players with experienced ones as well. The next match will be up against Catania. Anything less than a victory will see us out of the chapions league.

Forza Roma

Highlights of the match

A few moments from the Argentinean sensation

Scudetto Celebrations at Olimpico..... But for the Visiting Side......

Roma drew its match against AC Milan. It proved to be a feast for the Milanese giants. They were crowned the Seria A champions after 7 years. Nevertheless, the Roman defenders played magnificently. They did not allow the big Swede Ibrahimovic to score. Things looked good especially for Juan, who looked at his top form. His partner in defense, Burdisso was exceptional as well. Not mentioning Cassetti’s performance will be a crime in these scenarios. He looked up, ran and then came back, then looked up, ran and came back. Game well played.

Roma forwards too had a good game. Totti looked his usual self with his clever flicks and through balls. Vucinic was short of confidence as he missed a glorious opportunity to score. The midfield was a thing to worry. To be a champion, you need to boss the midfield. Roma failed to do so as their inevitable duo of Daniel De Rossi and Simone Perotta were absent due to suspensions.

A word of praise for the Milan defense as it worked as a wall. The central defending partnership of Silva and Nesta was everywhere.

Few words need to be mentioned for some concerns rising in Roman camp. De Rossi looks really out of form, out of senses and out of control. Elbowing twice a season and getting suspensions isn’t a sign of a player of De Rossi’s caliber. He needs to motivate and move out f the troubles. Surely hard times for capitano futuro.

Race for the fourth space looks quite interesting and tight. Roma will be visiting Catania next week. Till then, enjoy the highlights of the match.

Congrates to all Milanista's for clinching their 18th title.

A Tale of Two Legends

No words to describe. Two absolute genius's. The clip says it all...

From Club Icon to Legend…All Hails to Totti

Have you ever wondered what would have happened if Francesco Totti was recalled for the 2010 World Cup? In case you don’t know, he topped the list for the most number of assists in the previous world cup when Italians held their heads high claiming the champions tag.

In the match against Bari, the Roman Icon yet again proved why he is so important to the club. Roma went to win the game by 2 goals to 3, but it was only for their talismanic captain who scored twice in the hard fought match. Totti surpassed another legend Roberto Baggio by scoring 206 goals in Seria A.

After the match, Totti wore a shirt that read “The King of Rome is not dead and he will never die”. Only a few clubs in today’s game get such icons.  Next target for the Roman King will be Giuseppe Meazza and Jose Altafini with 216 goals, which is quite achievable.

Totti made his first senior team debut after spending three years with the youth team. He was 16 at that time. He was named as the captain in 1997. He scored 13 goals playing as a trequartista in 2001 when Roma won the league under Fabio Capello’s managerial skills.

Till now, the Captain has helped Roma on numerous occasions. Totti is working for the welfare of children as well since joining UNICEF as a welfare ambassador in 2003.

Apart from the King of Rome, Roma have been linked to yet another name, his time Kranjcar from Premier League. We'll ave to wait till the summer transfer market to see who really comes in and goes out.
Forza Roma!

Sabatini to decide future of Roma

Under American investor Thomas Di Benedetto, Roma are looking to bring youth in their flanks to build a strong team that can challenge for the trophy.  It is quite evident that young players will be targeted in mercato as Walter Sabatini is being approached by the new owner for the role of sporting director in the capital club. He is expected to join the club by a week’s time.

Walter Sabatini is known for nourishing young unknown players. Best known for bringing in talents like Javier Pastore, Josip Ilicic and Armin Bacinovic, Sabatini might prove to be a master stroke by the American owners.

The only draw back with Sabatini is that he is often regarded to nurture only the youth, not giving importance to veterans that help in bringing valuable experience and form a balanced side. But in case with Roma, it’s the youth that needs the importance. It is due to Sabatini that the €60m rated Pastore is linked again and again with the club.

Abel Hernandez’s agent splashed rumors about the Palermo striker that the capital club was interested in signing him.  The Uruguayan international looked in form this season. He scored a vital goal against Roma that gave Palermo all 3 points in an exciting win. It would look more realistic as soon Walter Sabatini takes his role. The Uruguayan has a contract with Palermo that expires in 2013.

Roma are also linked to the 19 year old Brazilian sensation Neymar. The Santos attacker has been targeted by Barcelona and Chelsea as well. Getting such players in the team will only increase moral and winning chances and would also bring in a winning mentality.

Whatever happens, we can expect to see loads of changes in the team in summer and hope they bring positive results and impacts.

Forza Roma!!

A step closer to the fourth spot

The weekend brought every kind of good news for Roma. Rivals for the 4th spot ended in defeat, while the club itself emerged victorious. Francesco Totti made a come back and was seen in his best shape. Although Roma won by a single goal margin, yet it was enough for them.

Perotta scored the only goal of the match in 4th minute. It was assisted by De Rossi. The coach, Vincenzo Montella stated in an interview before the match that they still believed in the 4th spot. It would be a tremendous success for the newbie in the management world. Mean while the care taking boss has received the vote of confidence from DeRossi and the captain, Francesco Totti. The skipper publicly stated that Montella had the potential to become a great coach if the new owners decide to continue with him as their full time coach.

There were some other important news as well. Javier Pastore, the summer target for the capital club said in an statement that he will be leaving his club if their boss, Delio Rossi is again fired by the owner Mauro Zamparini. The 21 year old Argentinian affirmed loyalty to the boss. Club President Zamparini fired Delio Rossi and then after a month selected him back as the manager.

Roma has been linked with Simon Kjaer as well, who currently plays for German club VFL Wolfsburg as a  center back. He is tipped as a replacement for the injured French defender Philippe Mexes. The French man is set to leave in summer for AC Milan on a free transfer. Kjaer has earlier played for Palermo in Seria A, and things look good as he has experience in the Italian league. He is also pretty young aged 22. So a good long term replacement is on the cards.

Well lets hope for the best. Will post new blog soon.

Loving Roma a panic?;P

Pakistan Cricket Team is the only team that can win a loosing match and loose a screamer. I always thought not to like any such team in future that makes you sit on the edge of your seats, but i could not control myself in falling in love with the Giallorossi. After all, being a Romanista is quite a special feeling. Therefore, Being a Romanista is so similar as being a Pakistan Cricket Teams fan


AS Roma is one such club, not just a club but a passion in itself. Being a Romanista is just like loving your girlfriend with full devotion and not letting anyone flirt with her. Last week, the love affair between the Sensi Family and AS Roma came to an end, when  Di Benedetto's became the new owner of the eternal city. Lets hope for the best for the club and hope the new owners deliver what they promised.

Many names are being linked with the club, with Buffon, the best Italian goalkeeper, is rumored to be joining them in the summer. Champions are always welcomed to any team, and it will be quite interesting to see what impact he makes to the capital club.

Another name that is most likely to join the club, this time on the bench is said to the former Romanista, Ancelloti. Under his management, Roma will automatically be labelled as Seria A favorites as he is one of the best in the business.

Well last night, AS Roma played the semi final of Coppa Italia at the Stadio Olimpico against Inter Milan. The bottom line, the club was defeated by a single goal margin. But nevertheless, lets hope for a come back in the return leg that will take place in three weeks time.

before leaving, i would love to say that i will love to see Cassano wear the Gialorosso colours again ;). just a wild thought. Forza Roma!

Welcome to AKKI's World

Hi and Salam to all my readers, friends and followers. This is Syed Aqeel Hussain and I'm going to start my own blog from tonight, 19th April, 2011 at 11 08... this is my very first post and i need prayers from you all :)...

i'll start with my introduction... i was born in Saudi Arabia.. studied in Pakistan International School Taif till 9th class and then took admission in Army Public College.. i was well known in the school with my mates. i still remember my teachers like Sir Iqbal Bhatti, Sir Tauqeer, Sir Chandio, only a few names to mention from..

well to keep it short, i'll be updating Serie A foorball from tomorrow. to the unknowns, Serie A is the leage played in Italian Football and is one of the most competitive leagues in the world.

well c ya all tomorrow :).....

Till then, enjoy the lovely track by Enrique

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SLLVi4UsEE