Times are changing in Rome.

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Times are changing in Rome​


News today flows out of the Italian capital that there is a change in the helm of AS Roma. Following the sudden departure of coach Claudio Ranieri Roma have took 3 weeks to try and find the right man to place in charge of there team. Juande Ramos was interviewed but was deemed 'Not correct'. The Roma board though came across rookie coach Antonio Dí Lorenzo. A 30-year old Italian who has no previous managing experiance. A huge risk it is viewed as. Di Lorenzo though was apppointed as manager on a 2-year deal. On appointment he had this to say ;



Antonio Di Lorenzo said:
As I sit here today as new manager of Roma I am very proud. I understand many people's views that maybe that I'm not the right man for the job. I hope though to prove you wrong and get you on board. This side has clear potential, everyone in Italy is aware of this. With the right tatics and correct signings I think I can mount a challenge this season. I would like to express my extreme gratitude towards the Chairman for this oppourtunity.
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Club Name : AS Roma
Country : Italy
City : Rome
Founded : 1927
Club Legends : Francesco Totti, Bruno Conti
Club Captain : Francesco Totti
Stadium : Olimpico
Capacity : 81,193 (Rent £1.3million per year)
Firece rival : Lazio​


Totti remains skipper​

Di Lorenzo has informed fans, pundits and news reporters that he will not strip the captaincy from Francesco Totti, and infact plans to build his team around him. Totti, 33, has never played for another club other than Roma. Adored by the fans Di Lorenzo believes that this could be Totti's best season to date and could even match his form in the 2006/2007 season in which he netted 26 goals. Di Lorenzo also commented that he would be relying heavily on Totti in his bid the win Serie A for the first time since 2001 for Roma.​








3 new players arrive at the Olimpico​

Di Lorenzo today had this say about the arrival of 3 new players ;​

Antonio Di Lorenzo said:
I am delighted to announce the arrival of Angel Di Maria from Benfica, Antonio Di Natale from Udinese and Juliano Belletti on a free transfer. These players I believe have the calibure to bring this club to a higher level than we already play at. Angel will be played as a centre midfielder in replacement to David Pizarro who has departed for Werder Breman. We have also parted company with Roderigo Taddei who has left for Birmingham City for a fee of around £8million. David left for £8.5million. I hope these signings will pay off and I wish Roderigo and David all the best on future success.
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Di Maria, Di Natale and Belletti.




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Pizarro and Taddei.



More to come soon as Lorenzo makes his mark on Italy...
 
August, September and October​

Europa League, 3rd Qualifying round, Leg 1
AS Roma 0-2 Polonia Warszawa​


Europa League, 3rd Qualifying round, Leg 2
Polonia Warszawa 1-4 AS Roma
Daniele De Rossi (16), Francesco Totti (29), Matteo Brighi (52), Stefano Okaka (72)​


Aggregate PW 3 - 4 AS Roma​


Europa league, 4th Qualifying round, Leg 1
M.Netanya 0-4 AS Roma
Francesco Totti (9, 14), Max Tonetto (12), Daniele De Rossi (21)​


Europa league, 4th Qualifying round, Leg 2
AS Roma 1-0 M.Netanya
Francesco Totti (25)​


Serie A​

AS Roma 1-1 Cagliari
MirkoVucinic (21)​

Sampdoria 0-2 AS Roma
Francesco Totti (32), Mirko Vucinic (49)​


A Big One​

AS Roma vs Inter Milan
Stadio Olimpico​


Matteo Brighi (72), Jeremy Menez (81) - Samuel Eto'o (61)​

Catania 3-4 AS Roma
Julio Baptista (16, 90 + 3), Stefano Okaka (19), Philieppe Mexes (80)​


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A Big One​


AS Roma vs Juventus
Stadio Olimpico​


Julio Baptista (66), Angel Di Maria (88)​

Lecce 0-2 AS Roma
Francesco Totti (19), Adriano (71)​

AS Roma 3-0 Bari
Phileppe Mexes (14), Antonio Di Natale (49), Angel Di Maria (72)​

Palermo 2-2 AS Roma
Mirko Vucinic (22, 86)​

AS Roma 3-0 Genoa
Mexes (3, 90 + 1), Fabio Simplicio (75)​

AS Roma 4-0 Napoli
Adriano (18, 33, 72), Francesco Totti (65)​

Lazio 3-1 AS Roma
Juan (19)​

A Big One
AC Milan vs AS Roma
San Siro​


Adriano (3)​


The League Table​


Other Info​





Europa League Group Stage​

Stabek 0-1 AS Roma
Julio Baptista (5)​

AS Roma 4-1 Slavia Prague
Antonio Di Natale (4), Stefano Okaka (11, 23), Julio Baptista (44)​

Hertha BSC 1-0 AS Roma​

AS Roma 3-0 Hertha BSC
Mirko Vucinic (11), Julio Baptista (pen.38), Phileppe Mexes (40)​


The Group Table​



The Team​



Key players so far​


Philippe Mexes​



Mirko Vucinic​




Julio Baptista​


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New update to follow! Comments and suggestions very welcome!​
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Ok, I held of posting an update until I knew I was rally into this story. I now know that I am fully dedicated to this story an I'm trying to work out a better way to show the new 2010/2011 season.

But...

Here is a sum up of the 2009/2010 season. Very interesting and enjoyable, oe of my favourite saves so far long may it continue!











I apologise for the scrammbled screenshots. But as you can see, a very good season. Mexes, top class! Wasn't the corner trick as I dont know how to do it, I've read its been fixed on Patch 10.3 and I doubt that Mr.Hough or JP Woody would use that.

Transfers for 2010/2011 also included. Please comment and advise on how I can improve my writing of the story. Just to add though they wont just be a collection of screenshots like the above.

Cheers.
 
Well done on winning the league, and that's a hefty transfer budget in your second season, althought there is a lot of money in Italian football. Some good signings as well.

As for the layout, it may just be me, but I'm not a huge fan of the different coloured team names as it can be hard to follow.
 
After winning the title for only the 4th time in Roma's proud history Di Lorenzo has said to be very excitied for the new season. Having watched his team net over 100 goals in the league and pip such rivals as Juventus, AC Milan and Inter MIlan to the title. Interest was of course high in his players, notably Roma's defending goal machine Philippe Mexes. Arsenal seen a £20million bid rejected as well as Chelsea having numerous enquiries for Vice - Captain Daniele De Rossi rejected. Di Lorenzo was slightly unhappy with De Rossi following his behaviour last season. He picked up an incredible 24 yellow cards and 4 cards throughout the season.

Super Cup
Final
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Final Score : 3-2​

Gennaro Gattuso (5), Pato (14), Klaas Jan Huntelaar (55) - Angel Di Maria (36), Mirko Vucinic (45)​



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Serie A
Match 1
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Final Score : 1-2​

Gianpaulo Pazzini (89) - Matteo Brighi (4), Adriano (80)​



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Serie A
Match 2
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Final Score : 6-1​

Djibrill Cisse (13, 60) Angel Di Maria (19, 44), Mirko Vucinic (52), Francesco Totti (68) - Mario Ballotelli (20), Dejan Stankovic Sent off (39 + second yellow), Mario Ballotelli Sent off ( 90 + 1, Second yellow)​



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Serie A
Match 3
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Final score : 2-1​

Alessandro Del Piero (69), Claudio Marchisio (90 + 4) - Mirko Vucinic (10)​




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Champions League, Match 1​


Score : AS Roma 5-0 AZ​

An impressive Mexes hat-trick and Vucinic brace see's the lads pick up a vital and important win in our first ECC game. Mexes' form is now looking to continue from the previous season.​



Mexes​



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Champions League, Match 2​


Score : Shakter 0-3 AS Roma​

A Mexes brace from 2 headers once again and a special individual goal from Brazlian Superstar Julio Baptista earns the team a vital 3 points against our biggest competition in the group. Makes it even better that the win was away from home.​




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Champions League Group Table - 28/09/10​




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Serie A, Match 4​


Score : AS Roma 1-0 Bologna​

Yet again, Philippe Mexes jumps up and heads yet another goal for us. Early doors in the title bid but a vital 3 points none the less as are all the points we pick up.​




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Serie A, Match 5​


Score : Atalanta 2-4 AS Roma​

Cental midfield maestro Matteo Brighi scores 2 and sets up another in an impressive performance for Roma. Skipper Francesco Totti also gets on the scoresheet as well as Philippe Mexes. Its a great victory away from home.​




Matteo Brighi​



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Serie A, Match 6​


Score : AS Roma 1-0 Bari​

Francesco Totti steps up for the club he loves. A 30 yarder special from Francesco see's us pick up another win at home and a deserved 3 points. Nicolas Otamendi recieves his marching orders.​




Francesco Totti​



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Serie A, League Table - 28/09/10​



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Impressive Players

Matteo Brighi - Average rating - 7.72

Philippe Mexes - Average rating - 8.01

Dennis Aogo - Average rating - 8.25


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Transfer News​

Roma chiefs had excitdly today annonced the confirmed signing of Uraguayan Superstar Luis Suarez. The fee agreed is around £6million. The fee is a very good deal for Roma and Lorenzo has been praised for his buisness sense. With Suarez clearly unsettled in Holland due to his desire to move to a bigger club. He will move to the Italian capital on the 2nd of January 2011. But, with a new striker coming in, reports are now claiming Adriano, joint top scorer last season with 26 goals, is on his way out. Adriano, 29, who has suffered numerous niggly injuries so far this term has been limited to only a few starts and several substitute appearances and therefor has been unable to find the form that he had last year. A fee of £12million is reported to be the asking price, with Shakter leading the chase for his siganature.​



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UEFA Champions League, Match 3​


Score : Spartak Moscow 3-1 AS Roma​

The result above clearly explains the kind of game we had. Things just didnt go our way. But things are still ok in the group, and Qualification can still be achieved.​



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UEFA Champions League, Group Table - 31/10/10​





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Serie A, Match 7​


Score : AS Roma 1-0 Napoli​

A Mexes header saves our bacon. As you will see in games after this, goals become a problem. It was good to see Mexes score yet again.​




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Serie A, Match 8​


Score : Udinese 0-0 AS Roma​




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Serie A, Match 9​


Score : Brescia 0-1 AS Roma​

A late goal from Fabio Simplicito again rescues us. 84 minute goal gets us out of jail but also gets us 3 points that we needed. Once again may I highlight, or goal situation.​




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Serie A, Match 10​


Score : AS Roma 3-2 Lazio​

Ahh, goals! And we win the Derby game that is so important to the fans. Cicinho, Mexes and Totti all getting on the scoresheet. 3 more vital points and a good performance in my opinion, despite the 2 conceaded goals.​





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Serie A, Match 11​


Score : Genoa 1-1 AS Roma​

A late conceaded goal via Alberto Zapater leads to a poor 1-1 draw away. An 8th minute Adriano goal gives us the lead, though he has now agreed to sign for Shakter for £12million.​




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Serie A, League Table - 31/10/10​





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Impressive Players​


Unfourtunetly, none this month. An average month, average results, average player performances. Though, I would like to use his section of my update to highlight Adriano so far.​




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Champions League, Match 4

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Score : AS Roma 2-1 Spartak Moscow

A good result and 3 points that we needed. After the poor showing away in Russia it was imporatant that we get the win.



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Champions League, Match 5

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Score : AZ 0-0 AS Roma


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Champions League, Match 6 - Final Group Game

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Score : AS Roma 2-2 Shakter

In the end, a draw was enough to see us qualify, though it was in 2nd. Happy with the draw and very happy that we have qualified. Minimum expectation from the fans is a Quarter final place.


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Champions League, Group Table - Final Standing

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Champions league, Last 16 Draw

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Serie A, Match 12

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Score AS Roma 2-0 AC Milan

What a big win! Against a team like AC Milan in such an important game we really turn on the style and pick up the points that we deserved. Former AC man Clarence Seedorf gets one of the goals, as well as Adriano.


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Serie A, Match 13

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Score : Palermo 3-0 AS Roma

Good god. Pounded by Palermo. Very dissappointed with the result and boy did I let the players know this in my team talk. Hopefully this would be only one a few bad performances this season, along with the Spartak game in which we were beaten 3-1.


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Serie A, Match 14

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Score : AS Roma 2-0 Cagliari

A neat brace from departing Adriano seals 3 points. Following the Palermo result it was important that the lads bounced back with a good result, and they did.


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Serie A, Match 15

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Score : Fiorentina 0-1 AS Roma

A blasted Julio Baptista strike earns a victory for my AS Roma side tonight. Delighted with this victory against a tough Fiorentina side, specially the fact that it is away from Home.


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Serie A, Match 16

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Score : AS Roma 5-0 Mantova

A delightful Mexes hat-trick, yes I know, Mexes. Great victory. Mexes is my top scorer, its unbelieveable, thank god for screenshots.


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Serie A, Match 17

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Score : Chievo 1-1 AS Roma

Di Maria gets us a point, though to be honest, I wasn't to impressed with the team. Lack of goals once again is ringing in my ears at times.


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Serie A, Match 18

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Score AS Roma 4-0 Catania

Totti, a Mexes brace and Subotic goals earn an impressive victory. Very happy with this specially Totti's goal, another wonder strike for the Roma legend. But, started to notice his stats are slowly getting worse, though, at 34, his stats are still phenomenal.


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Serie A, League Table - 31/12/10

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Other Serie A News

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Lorenzo picks up Consecutive Manager of the Year award


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New Players - 02/01/11

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Delighted with these signings. First time I've ever had Moussa Sissoko so I'm hoping he produces the goods. I'm sure he will though. Also delighted with Luis Suarez. After seeing teams pay up to £24million for him, my surprising fee of £6million.


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Impressive Players

Phillippe Mexes - 8 goals in 2 months from my central defender

Francesco Totti - Great couple of months from our Legendary Leader


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hi im currently managing roma 3rd season its a really fun team to manage i solfd mexes for 35 million cash to real madrid i highly reccomend getting ozil he is amazing
 
dazdazdaz said:
hi im currently managing roma 3rd season its a really fun team to manage i solfd mexes for 35 million cash to real madrid i highly reccomend getting ozil he is amazing
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Yeh it is really fun I'm enjoying it. Though I'm not selling Mexes, no matter how much, he's my talisman haha! I had already looked at Ozil and had a bid accepted but he went to that **** Man City:S

Looking at Edin Dzeko though, and some youth players.
 
Nice story mate - great layout! Keep going! You gonna use those kits?
 
Bugu111 said:
Nice story mate - great layout! Keep going! You gonna use those kits?
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Yeh there being used and shall be mentioned soon in my next update :)

---------- Post added at 10:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:58 PM ----------

Going to take a small break from this as I'm going to try an International team, possibly portugal. but I will return to this story soon :) For people who follow it anyway!
 
This is what you call a good story, but layout hurts my eyes.
 
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