Roma vs. Man. United thread

A Tribe Called BM wrote:Perrotta will miss the first leg through suspension.

Players a yellow card away from missing the second leg:

Roma: Cassetti, Cicinho, De Rossi, Tonetto, Vucinic

Man Utd: Evra, Nani

Perrotta will be a big miss, who will replace him? Aquilani? but that means you'd have to play Pizzaro too!

BoBo Vieri 32 wrote:

A Tribe Called BM wrote:Perrotta will miss the first leg through suspension.

Players a yellow card away from missing the second leg:

Roma: Cassetti, Cicinho, De Rossi, Tonetto, Vucinic

Man Utd: Evra, Nani

Perrotta will be a big miss, who will replace him? Aquilani? but that means you'd have to play Pizzaro too!

Vucinic uptop or Giuly in behind Totti. Basically, anyone but Pizarro.

Annoying draw, I don't like Roma, very unpredictable side. And playing them 4 times in 6 months has taken a gloss off the tie.

A Tribe Called BM wrote:

BoBo Vieri 32 wrote:

A Tribe Called BM wrote:Perrotta will miss the first leg through suspension.

Players a yellow card away from missing the second leg:

Roma: Cassetti, Cicinho, De Rossi, Tonetto, Vucinic

Man Utd: Evra, Nani

Perrotta will be a big miss, who will replace him? Aquilani? but that means you'd have to play Pizzaro too!

Vucinic uptop or Giuly in behind Totti. Basically, anyone but Pizarro.

I wouldve thought Vucinic on the left, Taddei in the middle and Mancini on the right (or perhaps Mancini on the left and Giuly on the right). What's happened to Esposito btw? Vucinic is better on the left than up top. I don't think Spalleti likes playing Totti deeper either. And unfortunately for you guys, i think Pizzaro will start

BoBo Vieri 32 wrote:

A Tribe Called BM wrote:

BoBo Vieri 32 wrote:

A Tribe Called BM wrote:Perrotta will miss the first leg through suspension.

Players a yellow card away from missing the second leg:

Roma: Cassetti, Cicinho, De Rossi, Tonetto, Vucinic

Man Utd: Evra, Nani

Perrotta will be a big miss, who will replace him? Aquilani? but that means you'd have to play Pizzaro too!

Vucinic uptop or Giuly in behind Totti. Basically, anyone but Pizarro.

I wouldve thought Vucinic on the left, Taddei in the middle and Mancini on the right (or perhaps Mancini on the left and Giuly on the right). What's happened to Esposito btw? Vucinic is better on the left than up top. I don't think Spalleti likes playing Totti deeper either. And unfortunately for you guys, i think Pizzaro will start

Vucinic is much better on the left than in the middle, it is quite common knowledge. Taddei hasn't played in the middle for ages. I don't think it would be a bad idea because he would keep the United defence working. Giuly hasn't stareted a game on the wing since Fiorentina away, I don't think Spalla will change that now.

Esposito played against Parma for the first time in months, he got a nice backheeled assist. I think Spallatti has realised he was a bad buy and is not the same player pre his bad injury last season, will most definitely be sold.

I assume the trio will be Mancini---Giuly---Taddei with Vuci coming on as an impact sub.

Something tells me SAF could play 4-3-3 in Rome. A midfield of Carrick, Hargreaves/Fletcher & Scholes/Anderson and front 3 of Ronaldo, Rooney, Tevez/Giggs. Depending on fitness and form. But a draw in Rome should be a realistic target.

A Tribe Called BM wrote:

BoBo Vieri 32 wrote:

A Tribe Called BM wrote:

BoBo Vieri 32 wrote:

A Tribe Called BM wrote:Perrotta will miss the first leg through suspension.

Players a yellow card away from missing the second leg:

Roma: Cassetti, Cicinho, De Rossi, Tonetto, Vucinic

Man Utd: Evra, Nani

Perrotta will be a big miss, who will replace him? Aquilani? but that means you'd have to play Pizzaro too!

Vucinic uptop or Giuly in behind Totti. Basically, anyone but Pizarro.

I wouldve thought Vucinic on the left, Taddei in the middle and Mancini on the right (or perhaps Mancini on the left and Giuly on the right). What's happened to Esposito btw? Vucinic is better on the left than up top. I don't think Spalleti likes playing Totti deeper either. And unfortunately for you guys, i think Pizzaro will start

Vucinic is much better on the left than in the middle, it is quite common knowledge. Taddei hasn't played in the middle for ages. I don't think it would be a bad idea because he would keep the United defence working. Giuly hasn't stareted a game on the wing since Fiorentina away, I don't think Spalla will change that now.

Esposito played against Parma for the first time in months, he got a nice backheeled assist. I think Spallatti has realised he was a bad buy and is not the same player pre his bad injury last season, will most definitely be sold.

I assume the trio will be Mancini---Giuly---Taddei with Vuci coming on as an impact sub.

Why doesn't Guily play on the wing?

This may be the game that Aquilani announces himself to Europe (Britain).

Just to get things started

Juan Mexes>>>>>>Vidic, Rio

De Rossi, Aquilani>>>>>>>>Carrick, Scholes

Totti>>>>>>>Rooney

BoBo Vieri 32 wrote:Just to get things started

Juan Mexes>>>>>>Vidic, Rio

De Rossi, Aquilani>>>>>>>>Carrick, Scholes

Totti>>>>>>>Rooney

Finally!

BoBo Vieri 32 wrote:Just to get things started

Juan Mexes>>>>>>Vidic, Rio

De Rossi, Aquilani>>>>>>>>Carrick, Scholes

Totti>>>>>>>Rooney

Fo sho!

Christian "Bareldini" Chivu >>> all man utd team combined.

a pimp named slickback > Totti

True, he doesn't have a bitch dependancy/tendancy.

robert wrote:True, he doesn't have a bitch dependancy/tendancy.

Unlike Mexes

Clergymen Superstains wrote:

Cking wrote:

Roger Hunt wrote:I predict a return to the board of the lurker in the shadows with some Totti vs Red Wiz threads...

What is that?

http://europeanboard.ephpbb.com/profile.forum?mode=viewprofile&u=29

People who stay around but dont show up?

Calidad wrote:

A Tribe Called BM wrote:

BoBo Vieri 32 wrote:

A Tribe Called BM wrote:

BoBo Vieri 32 wrote:

A Tribe Called BM wrote:Perrotta will miss the first leg through suspension.

Players a yellow card away from missing the second leg:

Roma: Cassetti, Cicinho, De Rossi, Tonetto, Vucinic

Man Utd: Evra, Nani

Perrotta will be a big miss, who will replace him? Aquilani? but that means you'd have to play Pizzaro too!

Vucinic uptop or Giuly in behind Totti. Basically, anyone but Pizarro.

I wouldve thought Vucinic on the left, Taddei in the middle and Mancini on the right (or perhaps Mancini on the left and Giuly on the right). What's happened to Esposito btw? Vucinic is better on the left than up top. I don't think Spalleti likes playing Totti deeper either. And unfortunately for you guys, i think Pizzaro will start

Vucinic is much better on the left than in the middle, it is quite common knowledge. Taddei hasn't played in the middle for ages. I don't think it would be a bad idea because he would keep the United defence working. Giuly hasn't stareted a game on the wing since Fiorentina away, I don't think Spalla will change that now.

Esposito played against Parma for the first time in months, he got a nice backheeled assist. I think Spallatti has realised he was a bad buy and is not the same player pre his bad injury last season, will most definitely be sold.

I assume the trio will be Mancini---Giuly---Taddei with Vuci coming on as an impact sub.

Why doesn't Guily play on the wing?

This may be the game that Aquilani announces himself to Europe (Britain).

When Giuly was bought in the summer Spalletti stated that he was a big fan of him when he was captain of Monaco and thought he was a little genius when he played behind the striker. I can only assume he is trying to recreate the magic.

Raiphael wrote:Something tells me SAF could play 4-3-3 in Rome. A midfield of Carrick, Hargreaves/Fletcher & Scholes/Anderson and front 3 of Ronaldo, Rooney, Tevez/Giggs. Depending on fitness and form. But a draw in Rome should be a realistic target.

Hmmm, that wouldn't be a bad tactic at all. I'd be more inclined to think he'll go for a stifling 4-4-2.

A score draw in Rome would be disastrous. I'm confident of a win to take to OT, no matter how narrow it may be.

God I hope roma prove me wrong on this one

All I can see them doing, like last year is lots of neat possession but with no striker, it all ends up in twenty yard hopeful shots. Rio and vidic are hard enough to play against if you actually have an attack. It'll be similar to how inter tried and failed to score against us.

United will eventually overpower roma with ease. Again

COTR wrote:God I hope roma prove me wrong on this one

All I can see them doing, like last year is lots of neat possession but with no striker, it all ends up in twenty yard hopeful shots. Rio and vidic are hard enough to play against if you actually have an attack. It'll be similar to how inter tried and failed to score against us.

United will eventually overpower roma with ease. Again

Roma will definitely get chances to score. Don't let the lack of a recognised striker fool you, usually we have more players in the box than most teams in World Football.

The overpower thing only happened in the 7-1 game and it was hardly the main area in which Man Utd won the game. Let's give them some credit here, they won the game because of their dazzling Football. It was one of the most amazing team performances I had ever seen.

A Tribe Called BM wrote:

Raiphael wrote:Something tells me SAF could play 4-3-3 in Rome. A midfield of Carrick, Hargreaves/Fletcher & Scholes/Anderson and front 3 of Ronaldo, Rooney, Tevez/Giggs. Depending on fitness and form. But a draw in Rome should be a realistic target.

Hmmm, that wouldn't be a bad tactic at all. I'd be more inclined to think he'll go for a stifling 4-4-2.

A score draw in Rome would be disastrous. I'm confident of a win to take to OT, no matter how narrow it may be.

a 4-4-2 could be a possibility, I think Manchester United played a 4-4-2 in Rome this season, but something tells me a 4-3-3 could be deployed (I wouldn’t be against this .. Carrick can do well!)

A Tribe Called BM wrote:

COTR wrote:God I hope roma prove me wrong on this one

All I can see them doing, like last year is lots of neat possession but with no striker, it all ends up in twenty yard hopeful shots. Rio and vidic are hard enough to play against if you actually have an attack. It'll be similar to how inter tried and failed to score against us.

United will eventually overpower roma with ease. Again

Roma will definitely get chances to score. Don't let the lack of a recognised striker fool you, usually we have more players in the box than most teams in World Football.

The overpower thing only happened in the 7-1 game and it was hardly the main area in which Man Utd won the game. Let's give them some credit here, they won the game because of their dazzling Football. It was one of the most amazing team performances I had ever seen.

Spaghetti got it all wrong that night and the players panicked when Carrick scored the first goal. Plus some horrible displays from Panucci, Pizzaro, Chivu and Doni. If Roma want to win, I think they need to be at full strength and with all those players on yellow cards...

BoBo Vieri 32 wrote:

A Tribe Called BM wrote:

COTR wrote:God I hope roma prove me wrong on this one

All I can see them doing, like last year is lots of neat possession but with no striker, it all ends up in twenty yard hopeful shots. Rio and vidic are hard enough to play against if you actually have an attack. It'll be similar to how inter tried and failed to score against us.

United will eventually overpower roma with ease. Again

Roma will definitely get chances to score. Don't let the lack of a recognised striker fool you, usually we have more players in the box than most teams in World Football.

The overpower thing only happened in the 7-1 game and it was hardly the main area in which Man Utd won the game. Let's give them some credit here, they won the game because of their dazzling Football. It was one of the most amazing team performances I had ever seen.

Spaghetti got it all wrong that night and the players panicked when Carrick scored the first goal. Plus some horrible displays from Panucci, Pizzaro, Chivu and Doni. If Roma want to win, I think they need to be at full strength and with all those players on yellow cards...

Yes, I've stated this before. I'm still not going to disregard United's performance though.

i fancy united to win both legs

Capello: Roma can beat Utd
Friday 14 March, 2008

Fabio Capello believes Roma can “do very well” in their Champions League clash with Manchester United.

The England manager spent several years at the Olimpico and took them to the Scudetto in 2001 and has faith in their chances despite last season’s 8-3 aggregate defeat.

“I maintain that Roma have picked, among the four English clubs still in the competition, the team that will most allow them to play their style of football,” he told RAI Sport.

“The heavy defeat they suffered last year at Old Trafford helped Roma in this Champions League campaign to face opponents with greater concentration.

“I am sure it will be a different Roma and I believe that, playing in a more orderly style, they can do very well.”

However, old rival Arrigo Sacchi disagrees with this analysis and is not celebrating the quarter-final draw.

“Roma picked the strongest team in the draw, but after last season’s defeat having to face the Red Devils again could provide the right motivation to get revenge,” said the former Italy and Milan boss.

A Tribe Called BM wrote:

COTR wrote:God I hope roma prove me wrong on this one

All I can see them doing, like last year is lots of neat possession but with no striker, it all ends up in twenty yard hopeful shots. Rio and vidic are hard enough to play against if you actually have an attack. It'll be similar to how inter tried and failed to score against us.

United will eventually overpower roma with ease. Again

Roma will definitely get chances to score. Don't let the lack of a recognised striker fool you, usually we have more players in the box than most teams in World Football.

The overpower thing only happened in the 7-1 game and it was hardly the main area in which Man Utd won the game. Let's give them some credit here, they won the game because of their dazzling Football. It was one of the most amazing team performances I had ever seen.

that was actually the worst defensive/goalkeeping performance I had ever seen in the CL.

scholes not playing was a big help to manu, but they only created about 10 chances and scored 7 of them, and I don't think the roma keeper even saved a single shot, and even stopped trying after the first 3

Worst possible draw for Roma... ManU are exactly the kind of side Roma fear, like I said last year as well. ManU can out-attack Roma, and that is the surest way to beat the romans. If it were Arsenal, I would have called Roma the slight favourites... but ManU will probably prove to be too much for Roma.

However, the gap between the sides has reduced since last season. Roma are more mature, and more importantly, now have the squad depth required to compete consistantly in 3 competitions, something that they so clearly lacked last season.

Easily the best tie of the quarters!

bluenine wrote:Worst possible draw for Roma... ManU are exactly the kind of side Roma fear, like I said last year as well. ManU can out-attack Roma, and that is the surest way to beat the romans. If it were Arsenal, I would have called Roma the slight favourites... but ManU will probably prove to be too much for Roma.

However, the gap between the sides has reduced since last season. Roma are more mature, and more importantly, now have the squad depth required to compete consistantly in 3 competitions, something that they so clearly lacked last season.

Easily the best tie of the quarters!

My Inter supporting friend said exactly the same thing to me this morning in Maths class.

I hope our new found depth helps us in this tie. In the CL tie against Madrid and the match against Milan I'd say we had a much stronger bench. They were only able to bring on Soldado and Emerson where as Roma had Vucinic, Giuly, Pizarro/Aquilani. The thing the English media failed to say was the number of key players that were missing. We had to start Christian Wilhelmsson in both legs, you're not gonna beat the English champions with that.

@110%

Yeah you're right. Man Utd didn't create many clear cut opportunities, half their goals were pot shots from outside the box. Chivu, Doni and Panucci had the worst matches of their careers. I maintain the fact that Man Utd played some wonderful Football though, their passing game was amazing.

Roma maybe mature and strong now but so are Manchester United. It’s funny last season no one gave Manchester United a chance to progress, so I will say Roma are favourites to go through should be a close game though.

Raiphael wrote:Roma maybe mature and strong now but so are Manchester United. It’s funny last season no one gave Manchester United a chance to progress, so I will say Roma are favourites to go through should be a close game though.

A Tribe Called BM wrote:

Raiphael wrote:Roma maybe mature and strong now but so are Manchester United. It’s funny last season no one gave Manchester United a chance to progress, so I will say Roma are favourites to go through should be a close game though.

There was a consensus going around that Roma had a better team and will progress (I think) more so after the 2:1 defeat in Rome. It was somewhat understandable back then such knee jerkiness occurred as Manchester United in the last 4 seasons have not had the best campaigns in the Champions League, but nevertheless seriously underrated.

Raiphael wrote:

A Tribe Called BM wrote:

Raiphael wrote:Roma maybe mature and strong now but so are Manchester United. It’s funny last season no one gave Manchester United a chance to progress, so I will say Roma are favourites to go through should be a close game though.

There was a consensus going around that Roma had a better team and will progress (I think) more so after the 2:1 defeat in Rome. It was somewhat understandable back then such knee jerkiness occurred as Manchester United in the last 4 seasons have not had the best campaigns in the Champions League, but nevertheless seriously underrated.

Perhaps on this board. Roma were out of form, had key players unable to play and the majority of the squad lacked major CL experience. I don't see how anyone could see Roma as favourites, particularly the English media.