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Daniele De Rossi: “It’s hard to make a difference with this club.”
Daniele De Rossi: “It’s hard to make a difference with…
Another club captain and legend is moving on from his playing days with Roma in the space of two years. This is a time where a lot of emotion and hypocrisy comes out to play, in equal spades. A lot of bullshit rhetoric about Roma being an especially romantic club that it never has been. […]
With Conte Rejection, Roma Should Push For Gian Piero Gasperini
With Conte Rejection, Roma Should Push For Gian Piero Gasperini
Despite the traditional radio silence from Roma during their managerial search, rumors, half-truths, and rumblings have been pouring out of the city of Rome regarding the Giallorossi’s hiring process. First it was Antonio Conte. Next, it was decidedly not Antonio Conte, with the tactician telling the Gazzetta Dello Sport [1]“Today, the conditions are not there, […]
Telegraph: Roma Prepping Sarri Offer
Telegraph: Roma Prepping Sarri Offer
We’ve all been there: fresh off a break-up and ready to jump back into the dating fray, you open up your trusted friend, the dating app. After reconciling your heart break and accepting your new fate, you start swiping right and left to your heart’s content. After you wade through the standard profiles—women at country […]
Roma News Roundup: Conte Offered Blank Check by Pallotta
Roma News Roundup: Conte Offered Blank Check by Pallotta
Roma All-In On Antonio Conte Offer Alfredo Pedulla continues his exclusive run on the Roma-Conte saga, reporting that the capital club are convinced they’ve done everything possible[1] to sign the Scudetto-winning coach for next season. James Pallotta is reported to be offering Antonio Conte ‘strategic carte blanche’ in shaping the team whichever way Conte pleases. […]
Could Mourinho and Mislintat Be Right for Roma?
Could Mourinho and Mislintat Be Right for Roma?
There are precious few stories off the pitch from now until the end of Roma’s season. We bring all the transfer rumours you love to read, but the problem is you can never really judge a transfer as completely good or bad before you have a coach. And before you can get a coach, you […]
Roma’s Injury Crisis: What Can We Learn From Napoli?
Roma’s Injury Crisis: What Can We Learn From Napoli?
Napoli[1]’s coaching staff draw admiring glances all around Italy for their club’s fitness record over the last few seasons, consolidated this year by the arrival of Ancelotti and his forward-thinking entourage on top of already impressive results before them. Their aura is very similar to Fabio Capello’s coaching staff of the 2000s. The temptation to […]
The Future Ex-Roma Manager Power Poll: Here We Go Again Edition
The Future Ex-Roma Manager Power Poll: Here We Go Again Edition
When you’ve been around as long as we have, you tend to rely on certain traditions because they provide a sense of comfort or belonging, serving either as an emotional anchor during confusing times or simply a reference point during a busy year. As far as CdT traditions are concerned, we seldom go longer than […]
A Nerdy Take on James Pallotta’s Big Interview
A Nerdy Take on James Pallotta’s Big Interview
In Derby della Capitale week, Roma chairman James Pallotta sat with the club’s official website and released ‘The Big Interview’ here[1]. It’s been a while since the president spoke at full length. He brought a mixture of bullishness and cognizance, from nearly a decade at the helm of Rome’s most cherished club. We scrutinize the […]
What Should We Make of the Sarri to Roma Rumors?
What Should We Make of the Sarri to Roma Rumors?
I’m sure my morning Roma routine isn’t too different from yours. After rubbing the sleep out of my eyes, I check Twitter and the usual news aggregators to see what’s poppin’ in the Romaverse. Granted, most of the headlines revolve around Roma’s never ending carousel of muscle strains and/or which players they’re considering on the […]
The Future Ex-Manager Power Poll: 2018-2019 Edition, Take One
The Future Ex-Manager Power Poll: 2018-2019 Edition, Take One
Well, my friends, here we are. After a rather sporadic 18 months or so at the helm, Eusebio Di Francesco[1]’s grasp on the Roma manager job is looking more tenuous by the minute. Following their 95th minute capitulation to a nine-man Cagliari[2] side, folks around Rome are growing anxious, crying for EDF’s job and wishing […]