Briefest of Friday Briefs: Guess Who’s Back.

By: chris | June 5th, 2009

“I remain for Roma’s good. It can’t be said that I am not happy or am not motivated.”

Have to say I did not expect this (obviously). But I, like The Grand Imperial Poobah, cannot say that I’m not happy.

But check back when August medical rounds begin.

Luciano will reportedly have a larger say in the transfer market, which sealed his deal to stay. It also means Roma will need to get ready for an influx of highly-versatile, hard-working 30 year olds who suddenly and mysteriously turn into glass despite a career lineage which would indicate otherwise. And half the 2004-05 Udinese Champions League placing squad.

Super Signing

And this flies open the door for one Stefano Guberti to join the Trigoria ranks, as his agent said today. Roma is easily his first choice, they’ve sat down and discussed a deal, and you’d have to believe his signing will come within the next week or so. Great news for Roma as they’ll nab a young winger with extreme pace and a propensity for scoring goals on a free for Rosella-cash (less than a mil per year). How do you say no to that?

Riiiiiiiiise

Barcelona target John Arne Riise – yes, that’s correct – has reaffirmed his commitment to Roma all while being ankle-hunted by Juan Jr.

You give some, you take some.

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• Jacob (Europa League) |  June 5th, 2009 at 5:17 pm

  
  
  

  Looking at that video its that kid thats been injuring all our players during training sessions.

  Posted from United States

  

• Matteo |  June 5th, 2009 at 5:20 pm

  
  
  

  I was watching from the stands while that was happening. It seems mexes’ and Totti’s kids are taking part in injuring the Seniors too.. Channel Totti (or the other one?) can really kick the ball!

  Posted from United States

  

• Fadayn |  June 5th, 2009 at 6:00 pm

  
  
  

  probably posted already candela’s goodbye party. that’s a beautiful sound. coming up from the hill. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3houu2NdoQ

  Posted from Ireland

  

• Denilson |  June 5th, 2009 at 6:36 pm

  
  
  

  I have read that there is a possibility to switch juan for huntelaar ,, Does anyone know if that is serious or just a rumour , thnx

  Posted from United States

  

• gio |  June 5th, 2009 at 6:39 pm

  
  
  

  i am generically opposed to anything with 3 at the back but Caroe’s 3-2-1-3-1 thingy is starting to look interesting

  Jacob’s 4-2-3-1 looks damn scarry

  Posted from United States

  

• Francesco |  June 5th, 2009 at 7:20 pm

  
  
  

  Jacob’s line up is looking unreal. That team would give anyone a run for their money.

  Posted from Canada

  

• mac |  June 5th, 2009 at 7:22 pm

  
  
  

  as cool as some of those formations look, 3 in the back makes me nervous as hell. I like more of the same:

  ——-Curci—-
  Motta, Juan, Mexes, Riise.
  —-Brighi, DDR, Perotta.
  ——Aquilani—-
  —-Vucinic, Totti

  That would be our defence line up

  Our attacking line up: 4-2-3-1

  ——Curci—–
  Motta, Juan, Mexes, Riise.
  —–DDR, Brighi—-
  —Menez, Totti, Rosina—
  ——–Vucinic—–

  Or put Totti at striker. Vucinic on the left and Rosina in the middle.

  Posted from United States

  

• mac |  June 5th, 2009 at 7:25 pm

  
  
  

  My second formation really is not that different from Jacobs except for Guberti and Rosina. Also I did not include Aquilani who could play in the middle also.

  Posted from United States

  

• Sneakers O'Toole |  June 5th, 2009 at 10:53 pm

  
  
  

  Guys, I am starting to work on the Games blog. By all means pay it a visit.

  Posted from United States

  

• DonMichele |  June 5th, 2009 at 10:54 pm

  
  
  

  I think Rosina would be better suited on the right. That’s the main reason why I’m dying for Roma to get him, he would force out Taddei of the lineup.

  Posted from United States

  

• jed |  June 5th, 2009 at 11:10 pm

  
  
  

  cool sneaks ill check it out

  Posted from United States

  

• mac |  June 5th, 2009 at 11:41 pm

  
  
  

  Is Rosina not a natural lefty? Goofy Foot?

  Posted from United States

  

• Jacob (Europa League) |  June 6th, 2009 at 12:32 am

  
  
  

  http://www.goal.com/en/news/10/italy/2009/06/06/1308341/roma-will-be-forced-to-sell-philippe-mexes-or-matteo-brighi

  interesting. in all honesty i’d rather sell brighi. aquilani would prob replace his spot anyway

  Posted from United States

  

• mac |  June 6th, 2009 at 12:43 am

  
  
  

  That article is a bag full of crap. There is no way either of those players are going anywhere especially with Destro staying on as the skipper.

  Posted from United States

  

• Apuzzo |  June 6th, 2009 at 1:32 am

  
  
  

  Romanews is linking us with Chievo Verona striker, Sergio Pellissier

  Posted from United States

  

• deny |  June 6th, 2009 at 1:48 am

  
  
  

  i always play this formation and win all the time

  curci
  motta mexes juan risee
  de rossi
  aquilani/perotta
  vucinic menez
  totti

  Posted from Australia

  

• Gabriella (ASR) |  June 6th, 2009 at 3:34 am

  
  
  

  Caroe > that line up is not 3 at the back but 5 and I would say it is cattenaccio, attacking but still. What a paradox! I suppose it could be interesting to see he Spal could reform it from the tactical point of view. I do like it I have to admit.

  Posted from United Kingdom

  

• kistajk |  June 6th, 2009 at 3:54 am

  
  
  

  Of course Chris is happy. If there’s any problem again, he can still blame Spaletti instead of Rosella (and Prade and Conti), hahah.

  I’m happy because it was Rosella’s fault last year. How can you do well when you don’t get player you want most (Mutu) and get a player you declared ‘not necessary for this club (Baptishit)?

  Posted from Australia

  

• Jonas (from Flemish area in Belgium ;-) |  June 6th, 2009 at 4:15 am

  
  
  

  bashar,
  candela already played in first XI of roma’s scudetto winning team of 20O1 but for the france 98 squad they benched him just as an homage cauz he was part of both superb teams

  some really nice names were present yesterday as Zidane,Djourkaeff,Cafu,Tommasi,Delvecchio,Cafu,…

  Posted from Belgium

  

• Hussnain[ASR] |  June 6th, 2009 at 6:16 am

  
  
  

  http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/06/06/italian-giants-roma-target-michael-owen-72703-23804405/

  now that is hilarious!!

  Posted from United Kingdom

  

• Bren |  June 6th, 2009 at 6:22 am

  
  
  

  Well last year it was Harry Kewell, this year Michael Owen, so I wonder which over the hill EPLer we’ll go after next year? One of the Nevilles perhaps?

  Posted from United States

  

• Jonas (from Flemish area in Belgium ;-) |  June 6th, 2009 at 6:55 am

  
  
  

  well if he’s on a free,why not!
  Taking in mind Roma’s hard trainings and medical staff, he’s not that injury prone right?…right?…oh wait damn!

  Posted from Belgium

  

• Johnny |  June 6th, 2009 at 7:05 am

  
  
  

  Brighi over Aquilani every time. If there is a player to sell, it’s Aqui. Selling Mexes or Brighi would be STUPID.

  Posted from United States

  

• Rahul |  June 6th, 2009 at 7:26 am

  
  
  

  Owen? I thought we already have one Montella – do we need another one?

  Posted from Germany

  

• Hussnain[ASR] |  June 6th, 2009 at 8:14 am

  
  
  

  yeah we need another to keep the first one company..

  Posted from United Kingdom

  

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