AS Roma captain Francesco Totti cemented his name in the Serie A record books by becoming the
leading goal scorer for a single club with 211 goals. The Roma Captain surpassed the great Swedish
and AC Milan forward Gunner Nordhals 210 goals.
Luis Enrique's side ran rampant yesterday in a much needed romp.
From making public Pablo Osvaldo's thrown punch against Erik Lamela, to the benching of Osvaldo,to
Luis Enrique's strict rotation policy or to what many are deeming his Autocratic rule, is Luis
Enrique's approach counter intuitive to a style of play that demand's an artists flare. The mirror
brings to light Luis Enrique's many challenges.
I love watching Roma, and i hope Luis Enrique is given something most are not given in this
society.The time to implement a vision and a standard.But in a world where results trump process
the embattled Spaniard may find his vision is a bridge too far.In the city that gave the world the
addage"Rome wasn't built in a day" The Guardian's Paolo Baldini gives us a perspective of what it
must be like for the troubled Spaniard this Morning.
I have to admit for the first time in years i am giddy at the prospects of a Roma season.And
admittedly it has more to do with manager then the owner. Despite understanding it all starts at
the top. I am so intrigued to see how Roma play stylistically,how they adjust to stress tactically
and then how the players react and respond.
Jose Mourinho extended his stay at Madrid for another year which raises the question, is Real
Madrid a good fit philosophically for a resolute pragmatist like Jose Mourinho? How does a man with
a laser focus for victory work at a club that values process also? How does Mou reconcile the fact
that the club he manages demands fantastic results along with matching performances.
This isn't a fad.Soccer fans are the best fans in Sports.Here's another sample of three games.All
from Major League Soccer.
Just the best on our side of the pond....No pumped in music,no frills no artificially created
environments.Just organic energy fueled by a ton of passion.
Big fan of James Richardson.He's a master of Punning. As Punnery goes Jimbo makes it digestible.
Despite his abuse of it i find James to be brilliant and more often then not quite hilarious.His
Paper round up is well worth the watch.If your a Roma fan click the link for a few shits and
giggles.
In the ever impulsive world we live in where patience is the court jester,taking the long view is
almost a revolutionary act. Super Billionaire Roman Abramovich Chelsea owner must in an act of pure
defiance against his own personality and character hold on to Carlo Ancelotti and remind himself
that Carlo did not forget how to manage.
I am very grateful for ESPN3. With great consistency i can follow Roma. But this year has been
brutally cruel in its teasing nature of gaining big leads only to loose them. Parma repeated the
act today down 2-0. Amuari's brilliant back heal flick made it 2-1.He followed that up flicking
home a Hernan Crespo created rebound to tie the game at 2-2.
I like many people have been agonizing about the murderous nature of the Premiership and its
demands on its athletes.In January of 2008 i wrote...
We had some great boxing day games in England over the holidays and a full slate this weekend
of premiership action. There was some great stuff.
I was thrilled with Roma's result this week a 1-0 win over table leading Milan.The victory put
Schizophrenic AS Roma within 7 points of first place and only 4 points out second. But lets talk
about Marco Borriello's goal. It's success has allot to do with his ability to finish but really
its all about the pass and the decision to make the pass while Milans defenders were running toward
their own goal.
I was thrilled with Roma's result this week a 1-0 win over table leading Milan.The victory put
Schizophrenic AS Roma within 7 points of first place and only 4 points out second. But lets talk
about Marco Borriello's goal. It's success has allot to do with his ability to finish but really
its all about the pass and the decision to make the pass while Milans defenders were running toward
their own goal.
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Two weeks ago i saw a great college soccer game between Louisville and North Carolina in the NCAA
men's national semi final. Louisville edged out the Tar heels 2-1 in a last second finish with a
clinical dribble and pass to open up North Carolina's defence.
I want to write about how hard it is for defenders to handle an attacker who can dribble at the
center of a defense at pace.
