Roma match thread

[Imy]

I might be wrong here, but I think the last time we had a decent preseason was when we finished second under rafa. I know people say they mean **** all but its always good to get into a winning habit.

Winning and scoring goals leads to increased confidence.

[el matador]

I agree but I think Rodgers is using this preseason to decide who can definitely be sold and who has the potential to fit into his system. This is the only chance he has to watch them in something resembling a competitive game.

He could have saved himself the bother and asked us instead.

[Imy]

John Terry ****s up and the MLS all stars score 1-0

[MrMichael]

John Terry ****s up and the MLS all stars score 1-0

You have been fined 10 Est points for not using the obligatory "Brave" prefix to the words "John Terry"

[Imy]

You have been fined 10 Est points for not using the obligatory "Brave" prefix to the words "John Terry"

The 'Brave' John Terry makes it 1-1

[colin85]

[Nicey]

Such a decent bloke that Englands Brave John Terry fella ... you can see why he is so chummy with those great fellas in the Football Press, what a great bunch of stand up solid lads they all are

[colin85]

Wouldn't it be lovely if mrNice and Brave John Terry were holidaying in the same city, sharing the same hotel.
I wonder how that would turn out.

[Suarez]

Wouldn't it be lovely if mrNice and Brave John Terry were holidaying in the same city, sharing the same hotel.
I wonder how that would turn out.

terry would end up ****ing niceys misses.

[colin85]

terry would end up ****ing niceys misses.

MrNice is going to tear you apart.

[colin85]

MLS Allstars 3 chelsea 2

[BrooklynRed]

Home from Fenway after the 4 hour late night drive... fun match, great to see so many young players get experience against a good Roma side; I predicted us losing 3-1 in another thread and wasn't far off--they should have had 6 and we should have had a few more too. If anyone had to score for them, I am glad it was Michael Bradley --at £4 million he is a steal. I would have liked him at that price over Allen-- I thought he was excellent, as was their midfield. Aqua and Adam paled in comparison. Jonjo was very good, Suso is a threat but was sloppy in his interchanges with Flannagan, etc etc. You had a better view than me, so I'll shut up.

My main concern for us was the play of Enrique-- his positioning was terrible, especially in the first half. The Roma RB had the run of the place as Sterling was unable to get back. I thought Pacheco played well-- he was constantly open on the wing but we had a hard time switching the point of attack quickly. I've been impressed with Agger in this system--he and Skrtel did well. But it was essentially a reserve side for us and they did well enough considering Roma's playing many of their top players... nice chance to see the Red shirt in action regardless.

Was really disappointed in the Fenway Kop-- very quiet until we scored. No players who have a song were on for us (Cara?) and the crowd struggled to unify and sing, but LDH and I had fun anyway.

I'll be in Baltimore on Saturday... looking forward to seeing a fit Gareth Bale in action (*ha)

Photos on my Twitter feed-- @BRM

[rodo]

Stupid bint on sky news this morning on the sports news saying about how we are still waiting for our first win under brendan and then some ****e about john terrys summer and how he had scored then barely mentioned that they got beat should not be so pissed off first thing in the morning

[Tee]

TBF, we are still waiting for a BR win LOL. As far as those pricks at Sky are concerned it is a monkey on his back now and they are gonna milk it whilst they can.

Anyone could see that we have played about 4 different and very inexperienced teams, so results don't matter much at this stage. Lose against Spurs on Saturday and I think BR will be under immense pressure.

[SB]

TBF, we are still waiting for a BR win LOL. As far as those pricks at Sky are concerned it is a monkey on his back now and they are gonna milk it whilst they can.

Anyone could see that we have played about 4 different and very inexperienced teams, so results don't matter much at this stage. Lose against Spurs on Saturday and I think BR will be under immense pressure.

RE Our game v Spurs. Are any of our big names expected to play? I think Borini was mentioned as a possible starter but any of the English lads ready?