Phew. So Roma are back to their winning ways. We're back to our usual attacking selves and ditched the "sit back and defend" attitude. Panucci wasn't feeling well and so Cici took his place, and tore up the right wing, linking up efficiently with Taddei in the first half [Yay, Gobz is getting better!]. Roma were without the suspended Amantino, so the left wing was a bit dead with Mirko covering, but he came out firing after the break, and even assisted Cicinho for the only goal of the match! It was Cici's first goal in the Roma shirt, which explains all the RAAAAAH-ness [Although I see it more of a, "You see Spalletti! This is why you should start me!"]. 66 minutes into, Spal pulled Mirko out and replaced him with Cassetti, effectively switching to defense mode. Subsequent changes followed to field the usual starters Pizarro and Perrotta, to my disappointment, but that's Spal for you. I really wanted Giuly and Mirko to stay; Mirko was just getting the hang of things, feeding through balls to Ludo/Fra [God, if only Ludo had a few extra inches added to his legs and he actually got to his crosses on time]. But we held, and took home the 3 points, and are once again 4 points ahead of Juve in the table, yes! So let's get to the photos because there's a whole lot of them.
Dearest Daniele, give chance to others. They want to hug Cicinho, too. Also, Cici needs to BREATHE.
I'll start with this training photo
Cici and Albe *combs his eyebrows* [Thank you for not plucking, bb]
♥
Roman Royalty
Starting XI
I feel like doing a roll call: Totti, Tonetto, Mexes, Aquilani, De Rossi, Giuly, Ferrari, Doni, Cicinho, Vucinic
Aren't they pretty? [I'm only looking at the centre part, but still.]
Tifosa
Tifosi
Fra broke history once again by tying Losi's record for MOST APPEARANCES in the Roma shirt at 386 matches.
Congrats, Capi and many more to come!
The Stadio was packed.
AQUILANI! HE STARTED! NO PIZARRO!
And you know what? He and De Rossi ruled that midfield.
I mean, it's a no brainer. Aqui is better defensively and DOES NOT THE FUCK LOSE BALLS!
LMFAO LMFAO The two muppets
Had this been Pizza, Pubes would've already bulldozed his way into the box
But this being Albe? It's a freakin' interception, bitch.
Bye, Pubes.
Aqui hustlin' on Bobo and his faux hawk
*sings* "Reunited and it feels so good!"
When are the Olympics goddamit! I can't wait.
Let's get to Cici.
Here with Monty
Is it just me or are those shorts tight? 'Sup Adi.
Owning the right flank
Right, Cicinho. He started and was 10 MILLION times better than Panucci as far as offense
Don't get me wrong, defense is crucial, especially in Italian football, but at the end of the day, goals win you matches. And our right wing needs new life breathed into it.
Note the trademark Brazilian hand gesture
They do it in Hawaii, too.
After the red card
He's truly Roman now, you see-- he's got the petulance down to a tee. [Fuck, that so rhymed!]
BB, don't do this. You are NOT Cassano.
OK but he scored the winner, so let's focus on that.
Where's Gamberini, Krol can't do all the work here [Ujfi's currently busy with Mirko]
Ah, there he is, Gamberini. Probably double-marking on Mirko with Ujfi
Cici pre-strike
ROMA 1
Alternate angle [we're all about thorough coverage here, people]
Poor Ludo, just look at the collosal Kroldrup next to him :\
This is the part where I jumped on my bed screaming and hit the light fixture once again [I never learn]
Cicinho's first goal as a Romanista
Gambit ♥ Ujfi
Some of us appreciate the Totti booty, hence
Oh, there's Frenchubs!
And let's get to the celebrations
RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
God, yes.
He kissed his shirt. He loves Roma. So please stay. [Man City leave Cici alone!]
Applauding to the Curva
Win
This one's for you, Romanistiiiiii
One-hand pointing
Two-hand pointing
Emo!Seb for Martha lolol
LOL @ the ball boy imitating Cici
I love that the photogs are Romanisti, too.
Nothing like the first goal, bbz.
Can you feel it?
Note the clenched fists of ecstasy.
Luvin' it.
You can tell he wanted to take the kit off. But that would've earned him another booking.
I srsly will not stop pimping these photos.
I think this is my fave. Never mind Taddei in the b/g
Dental shot
Oh yay, there's the shirt kiss! ♥
HE LOVES ROMA OK? He's not leaving!
You know something's wrong with you when you read this as "INFERNOS"
Excuse me while I go explode.
My aggro_tp ♥ *crops Taddei out*
LOL @ Bruno Conti
Had that been Mirko scoring, he'd totally glomp. It's been done before.
Philou on top, as always
Hee, he's right behind DDR ♥
Daniele, I'm serious. You have to learn how to share.
Thank you for the assist, Mirko!
Just.... awwww ♥ *grins from ear to ear*
Albe, don't be jealous, hun.
So let's talk about De Rossi, shall we?
Mutu was his man.
*literally cries laughing* Albe, what's wrong, darling?
So was Bobo.
They spoil me with the thigh flashing. I appreciate.
...
Ujfi and Dani? nnnngh
...
Gambit and Dani? nnnngh
...
O_O KUZI AND DANI!? NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGH. I can't take it anymore.
...
O_O *locks self up in bathroom and screams*
♥
ok DDR solo
I think I can talk again now. So, Daniele. He was amazing.
Doni was DS's MOTM.
Because of this, mainly.
He got to the ball cleanly.
But Mutu sprained his knee nonetheless
Clean, ok? Clean.
Poor Adi will be out a month.
Not faking it.
Dear Cesare, you still have Osvaldo, yes? And Cacia? And the princess?
:[
From one 10 to another
What does it smell like? The ball.
LOL IDK what this is about
*flails* Capitano Ujfi
PMS'ing?
Who's Ingrid. She needs to be freed.
Would you look at Kuzi hustlin' on Er Pupone!
Krol, it's ok, don't cry, love.
Krol weeps for Gambit
Just ♥
mmmm boooties
'Sup Monty
He's alright, just a little niggle
It's all good.
Gobbi makes me think of the desert.
Feelin' up
Krol and Francesco sitting in a tree. K-i-s-s-i-n-g.
Jorgy and Fra
Gambit was all over Fra.
Fra had that one chance late in 2H, but then trust Seb to rain on the Roman parade >=0
*imitates* :p
It wouldn't be a Roma match without this.
It looks like he did, but he didn't score
Krol, relax, bb
See, that? Roma are back on the attack.
Also, let the record show that I approve of Mirko and Fra playing at the same time. We should try the two of them with Mancini, too. That could be deadly.
Solo hustle of Il Capi
That tongue's always out; something he must've picked up from Amantino
Dammit, Krol, making my Checco's life a living hell
You, too, Gambit
*whimpers* THIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGH
lolol muppet
Ludo had three good chances at goal, all at the edge of the box, all courtesy of Mirko, but srsly with 3 defenders chasing your ass, what can you expect?
I gotta hand it to the Viola defense, you boys were tough.
*sends him growth pills*
Kuzi leaving Ludo in the dust
Srsly, how does Ludo stand a chance?
I was proud of this moment, Ludo with a tackle on Kuzi on the counter.
Giuly may be a midget, but damn can he run!
Just another one of his crazy dances
*knocks on his head*
Anyone home?
See how come I haven't seen my boys in those swanky Roma suits?
Spal with "The Pimp in Purple Pleather"
They go way back. Prandelli used to be in our coaching staff.
Can you imagine if Cesare were to be the Sinisa to Spal's Mancio? I want.
Roma's hot mess, Cassetti
He came on for Mirko.
Mea culpa
Rough night, Philou?
What's up with his forehead?
Oh, God, Matteo, if you weren't so good with that skull, I'd send you to Milan right now.
But his shoulders, damn.
Containing Bobo
Kuzi doing the robot
Bobo doing the chicken dance
stop looking at his purple shorts, perv.
Too much hotness, I don't know where to look.
Mirko solo
There was not much Ujfi could do about him.
A bit desperate, isn't it?
Damn and the ref is allowing this?
Mirko says, "See ya."
=]
lolol
Ujfi diving
No, really, he looks like he's about to come off the diving board there.
Them again. You can tell where most of the action was happening, can't you?
Gambit helped out as well, in fairness to the faux-hawked young'un.
Papa Waigo [I love saying that], who came on for Mutu, feelin' Mirko up
Tonetto was in charge of the Pubes
Avert your eyes from the purple shorts. Listen to me. Please.
God, I love our centre backs.
Aerial Frenchie
He was in charge of Bobo
Aww @ his Eva tat
Oh btw, Marco Cassetti's babymomma just gave birth to a baby girl today! Congrats Marco! I think the bb's name is Helena.
=]
Taddei, who hasn't been impressing lately, performed better yesterday. He was livelier and had good chemistry with Cicinho.
Gobz and Karate!Monty
*sings* Everybody loves Kung Fu Monty
Yeah, Gobz, Kuzi does not want to give you his number, ok?
Meanwhile, what is Monty saying to DDR?
Gobz, if you just maybe untucked that shirt...
He's got some serious junk in the trunk. I fear.
Unleash the power
Forget it, it went straight to Frey's gloves. Typical.
Kuzi Kuzi Kuzi
Fio's MOTM
Who needs a cuddle?
Oh yeah Perrotta played for a bit, Ujfi was on his case
I'll end with this *Krol-splosions*
Stare me down, bb, stare me down.
end time Roma 1 - 0 Fiorentina
Grazie mille,
hellosgoodbyes, for being such a pictures pimp! ♥
Inter-Roma FINALLY on Wednesday. Roma have cut Inter's lead from 11 to 9 points after Inter drew Samp yesterday [thank you, Antonio], and if Roma are victorious away at the Meazza, the lead will be down to 6. The race for the Scudetto is back on, hoes. ♥ LIVE REACTIONS WILL BE HELD and I AM DYING.