#10 Francesco Totti - The Big 500!!

[dukeofdavinci]

I dont think so...i think hes more of a playmaker then a goal scorer now

one thing though he is a nasty finisher, it might not be all skills and flicks but he slots the ball in goal.i think that what dave was saying.

[Forza_Roma]

Ya, he's a strong striker. Has a deadly left foot. Now that he's fit and shed a few pounds...he will be dangerous.

[dukeofdavinci]

he's fit and shed a few pounds...he will be dangerous.

still cant believe they let him play wth love handles whn he was in the wc 06'.

[Forza_Roma]

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[LaVecchiaSignora]

YOU DAMN RIGH!

Francesco Totti trusts that winning two consecutive trophies at San Siro against Inter proves Roma are to be reckoned with.

The captain lifted the Italian Super Cup after a 1-0 victory and was also leading the celebrations in May when the Giallorossi won the Coppa Italia here.


“To be here in Milan and won two consecutive Finals is of course very satisfying, especially as today we proved that we are a strong and competitive squad who can challenge anyone,” said Totti.


He earned the penalty kick that decided the match when he was fouled by Nicolas Burdisso, but it was Daniele De Rossi who converted.


“When I was brought down I felt a twinge in my thigh muscle and didn’t feel quite right. There was no point risking it and I knew De Rossi could do a great job.”


The Capitolini are especially buoyed by this win, as they were playing without the injured David Pizarro, Juan, Simone Perrotta, Matteo Ferrari and Marco Andreolli.


“We have several players out injured, so as time goes on and we all get on form, I think we can go far.”


This is only Roma’s second ever Italian Super Cup, as the first came under Fabio Capello’s reign in 2001.


It is also relatively unusual for the Coppa Italia holders to take the trophy, as this tends to go to the Scudetto winners.


Totti delighted the crowd with more spectacular flicks and passes, yet hurt others who wish they could see him performing like this for the Azzurri.


“It may be painful, but everyone will get used to it. They probably are already, seeing as I haven’t played for Italy in a year! I hope the team can get a great win here on September 8 to reach Euro 2008 as quickly as possible.”


Totti has now officially retired from international football and could well be in the stands when Italy face Group B leaders France at San Siro next month.

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[dukeofdavinci]

now i can say safely we are ready for the league opener.but we cant get carried away wth this win as our main target is still the scudetto.

hope to lift it high by the end of season!!

[Forza_Roma]

Nice words by Totti. A little strangeg that he thinks many players are not in form. But maybe he means when they play together more, they will develop more and see the ability of Roma. Hope his leg is ok as well.

[LaVecchiaSignora]

It happens though, i mean we only had about 5 games and we didnt play well so i mean its obvious to everyone that they are not in top form right now

[Forza_Roma]

They looked sharp to me. Totti looks in decent form as well. I'm excited for the season.

[LaVecchiaSignora]

Oh man his play against matrix the other day with the heel tap over the head, and...him being able to draw the pk a couple mins earlier, only goes to show that we can expect great things from totti this year...and the rest of the team as well

[Forza_Roma]

Ya, Totti made some great passes as well. I wished he shot more though. But all in all a great performance from almost everyone.

[LaVecchiaSignora]

Well i think alot of other people were taking the shots yesterday where totti used to get the pass from someone else...make sense? Like usually totti doesnt have to many offensive weapons with him, but he had giuly takin shots and vucinic where he would normally get a pass from like taddei or something

[Forza_Roma]

Aquilani had a few shots that went over the bar...i saw DDR trying to get some shots in as well. Totti's free kicks were a bit poor though...but his corners were good.

[LaVecchiaSignora]

It was all a rough start but totti should get back to fitness pretty quick..hes one if not the most reselliant players i know

[Forza_Roma]

Totti reminds me of Dougie Gilmour...Gilmour played with a frozen leg back in 93...Totti hates not playing for Roma. A true leader.