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Post by Chris on Oct 1, 2007 15:39:21 GMT
Wayne Rooney knows precisely how determined AS Roma will be to exact revenge on United after the Reds' 7-1 victory back in April – because he has put himself in their shoes.
After thrashing the Italians in the Champions League quarter final second leg last season, the Giallorossi return to Old Trafford in Tuesday's Group F clash hell-bent on setting the record straight.
Asked what he would do if he had been in a team that had been beaten 7-1 and then had a chance to redeem themselves so soon after the event, Rooney smiled and said: “If it was me, I’d be sitting here rubbing my hands. I’d have been delighted as soon as the draw was made. I wouldn’t be able to wait for the game and I’d see it as an opportunity to put things right.
“I’m sure that Roma will be fired up for this game. We need to be aware of that, but what we have to do is concentrate on our job and play the way we know we can.”
Rooney also says that the Reds must put the 7-1 scoreline out of their minds and concentrate on playing at full tilt against Luciano Spalletti’s men.
"It was a great result for us, but I think we all know it won’t happen again,” he said. “We know it will be a difficult game. We have to do our job and try and win the game.”
The 21-year-old striker is looking for his first goal this season, and Tuesday night would be an ideal time for him to get off the mark.
“It was a disappointing start to the season for me because I got the metatarsal
injury,” he added. “But I’ve played three games now and hopefully I can start scoring again and help the team keep winning games.”
Rooney has been deployed as the main striker in United's attack this season, with Carlos Tevez dropping deeper. When asked to do a similar job last season, he went on a scoring run of 11 goals in 14 matches during March and April. He will be hoping to do that again, and says his partnership with Tevez has plenty of potential.
"I enjoy playing alongside Carlos," he said. "He’s a good player and he's starting to play really well.
"Playing with Carlos makes it a slightly different role for me. I have to play on the shoulder of the defender and let Carlos be the link between the midfield and the forwards. Of course, I’m happy to do that role, and I think it could bring more to my game. I did it quite a lot last season. I got a few goals from doing that so I’ve got no problems at all doing that."
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Im really banging out the news stories today. Im possessed!
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Post by Rais.n.Hell on Oct 1, 2007 15:49:08 GMT
Wayne Rooney knows precisely how determined AS Roma will be to exact revenge on United after the Reds' 7-1 victory back in April – because he has put himself in their shoes. After thrashing the Italians in the Champions League quarter final second leg last season, the Giallorossi return to Old Trafford in Tuesday's Group F clash hell-bent on setting the record straight. Asked what he would do if he had been in a team that had been beaten 7-1 and then had a chance to redeem themselves so soon after the event, Rooney smiled and said: “If it was me, I’d be sitting here rubbing my hands. I’d have been delighted as soon as the draw was made. I wouldn’t be able to wait for the game and I’d see it as an opportunity to put things right. “I’m sure that Roma will be fired up for this game. We need to be aware of that, but what we have to do is concentrate on our job and play the way we know we can.” Rooney also says that the Reds must put the 7-1 scoreline out of their minds and concentrate on playing at full tilt against Luciano Spalletti’s men. "It was a great result for us, but I think we all know it won’t happen again,” he said. “We know it will be a difficult game. We have to do our job and try and win the game.” The 21-year-old striker is looking for his first goal this season, and Tuesday night would be an ideal time for him to get off the mark. “It was a disappointing start to the season for me because I got the metatarsal injury,” he added. “But I’ve played three games now and hopefully I can start scoring again and help the team keep winning games.” Rooney has been deployed as the main striker in United's attack this season, with Carlos Tevez dropping deeper. When asked to do a similar job last season, he went on a scoring run of 11 goals in 14 matches during March and April. He will be hoping to do that again, and says his partnership with Tevez has plenty of potential. "I enjoy playing alongside Carlos," he said. "He’s a good player and he's starting to play really well. "Playing with Carlos makes it a slightly different role for me. I have to play on the shoulder of the defender and let Carlos be the link between the midfield and the forwards. Of course, I’m happy to do that role, and I think it could bring more to my game. I did it quite a lot last season. I got a few goals from doing that so I’ve got no problems at all doing that." ___________________________ Im really banging out the news stories today. Im possessed! Start finding some good ones that will take the injury worries off our minds!........OR ELSE!!
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Post by kokka78 on Oct 1, 2007 15:53:55 GMT
Ok maybe the 7-1 won't happen too soon again but what about a possible 3-0? ;D
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Post by Chris on Oct 1, 2007 16:05:36 GMT
Wayne Rooney knows precisely how determined AS Roma will be to exact revenge on United after the Reds' 7-1 victory back in April – because he has put himself in their shoes. After thrashing the Italians in the Champions League quarter final second leg last season, the Giallorossi return to Old Trafford in Tuesday's Group F clash hell-bent on setting the record straight. Asked what he would do if he had been in a team that had been beaten 7-1 and then had a chance to redeem themselves so soon after the event, Rooney smiled and said: “If it was me, I’d be sitting here rubbing my hands. I’d have been delighted as soon as the draw was made. I wouldn’t be able to wait for the game and I’d see it as an opportunity to put things right. “I’m sure that Roma will be fired up for this game. We need to be aware of that, but what we have to do is concentrate on our job and play the way we know we can.” Rooney also says that the Reds must put the 7-1 scoreline out of their minds and concentrate on playing at full tilt against Luciano Spalletti’s men. "It was a great result for us, but I think we all know it won’t happen again,” he said. “We know it will be a difficult game. We have to do our job and try and win the game.” The 21-year-old striker is looking for his first goal this season, and Tuesday night would be an ideal time for him to get off the mark. “It was a disappointing start to the season for me because I got the metatarsal injury,” he added. “But I’ve played three games now and hopefully I can start scoring again and help the team keep winning games.” Rooney has been deployed as the main striker in United's attack this season, with Carlos Tevez dropping deeper. When asked to do a similar job last season, he went on a scoring run of 11 goals in 14 matches during March and April. He will be hoping to do that again, and says his partnership with Tevez has plenty of potential. "I enjoy playing alongside Carlos," he said. "He’s a good player and he's starting to play really well. "Playing with Carlos makes it a slightly different role for me. I have to play on the shoulder of the defender and let Carlos be the link between the midfield and the forwards. Of course, I’m happy to do that role, and I think it could bring more to my game. I did it quite a lot last season. I got a few goals from doing that so I’ve got no problems at all doing that." ___________________________ Im really banging out the news stories today. Im possessed! Start finding some good ones that will take the injury worries off our minds!........OR ELSE!! Ok..... Manchester United fan Chris Hobson came out with the news today that he thinks Manchester United are wonderful and the best team in the land. He made the claim after being voted the best looking United fan in a poll on the republik of mancunia webiste. He said, after winning the award 'United are wonderful. They have great fans and they win loads of silverware and it certainly keeps me happy'. On his award he said 'its a pleasure to win this one. The competition may not be great but its still an honour to pick up this award and I dedicate it to my Mum and Dad, who joined together to give me these looks'. Better
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Post by kokka78 on Oct 1, 2007 16:20:31 GMT
Start finding some good ones that will take the injury worries off our minds!........OR ELSE!! Ok..... Manchester United fan Chris Hobson came out with the news today that he thinks Manchester United are wonderful and the best team in the land. He made the claim after being voted the best looking United fan in a poll on the republik of mancunia webiste. He said, after winning the award 'United are wonderful. They have great fans and they win loads of silverware and it certainly keeps me happy'. On his award he said 'its a pleasure to win this one. The competition may not be great but its still an honour to pick up this award and I dedicate it to my Mum and Dad, who joined together to give me these looks'. Better i didn't voted for u!! lol
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Post by Chris on Oct 1, 2007 16:26:03 GMT
You don't need to Kokka. I already know your feelings towards me.
(sil comes by with giant stick to poke anybody not staying on topic)
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Post by kokka78 on Oct 1, 2007 16:33:49 GMT
You don't need to Kokka. I already know your feelings towards me. (sil comes by with giant stick to poke anybody not staying on topic) lol no im scared when Sil is angry!!!
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Post by kokka78 on Oct 1, 2007 16:52:04 GMT
My dad just told me that Totti said he would love to win 7-0 at OT ;D this lad really makes me laugh a lot
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Post by Chris on Oct 1, 2007 17:01:15 GMT
More police for Old Trafford clash The number of police officers on duty at Manchester United's clash Roma has been increased following trouble between the clubs last season.
Eleven United fans were hospitalised in Rome - some stabbed by rival supporters and others after being baton-charged by police in the stadium.
There were also violent clashes involving police after fans clashed before the second leg at Old Trafford in April.
Match commander superintendent John Graves said: "We have learned from last season's encounters and there were some aspects of the policing operation we needed to bolster and extend.
"We are covering at the airport and there is an operation in the city centre to keep tabs there.
"I'm confident I have enough resources available to me."
Graves believes the atmosphere will be not be the same as in the build-up to the two games in April.
He added: "The atmosphere is considerably different - there's not so much at stake.
"Both sides could lose and still qualify, last season it was an all-or-nothing encounter and many more supporters travelled."
Police spotters will be at Manchester Airport and in the stadium, and undercover officers will mingle with fans.
Italian police will also travel to Manchester to help with the operation.
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Post by Red Yank on Oct 1, 2007 17:09:46 GMT
Not quite sure what help Roman police will provide in Manchester since the police there seemed to have things sorted quickly without having to beat pensioners. They should send Manc cops to Rome as they need the help.
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Post by kokka78 on Oct 1, 2007 18:11:46 GMT
Not quite sure what help Roman police will provide in Manchester since the police there seemed to have things sorted quickly without having to beat pensioners. They should send Manc cops to Rome as they need the help. If Roman police help is the same they gave us last year well i prefer not receiving any help!!! they've been shameful they treated United fans as animals if not worse,thats was pure and simple revenge towards us. What about Roma fans?How come every single team who goes to play there English or not it always finish with Roma fans stabbing someone? few yrs ago Leeds fans than Boro fans than United fans and last wknd inter fans! they should be banned from watching their team inside Olimpico.
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Post by Rais.n.Hell on Oct 1, 2007 18:53:33 GMT
Start finding some good ones that will take the injury worries off our minds!........OR ELSE!! Ok..... Manchester United fan Chris Hobson came out with the news today that he thinks Manchester United are wonderful and the best team in the land. He made the claim after being voted the best looking United fan in a poll on the republik of mancunia webiste. He said, after winning the award 'United are wonderful. They have great fans and they win loads of silverware and it certainly keeps me happy'. On his award he said 'its a pleasure to win this one. The competition may not be great but its still an honour to pick up this award and I dedicate it to my Mum and Dad, who joined together to give me these looks'. Better MUCH!! BTW, Totti lookin for 7-0....forget abt it...
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Post by Red Yank on Oct 1, 2007 19:51:06 GMT
My dad just told me that Totti said he would love to win 7-0 at OT ;D this lad really makes me laugh a lot Big talk when Roma got beaten 4-1.
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Post by kokka78 on Oct 1, 2007 20:01:32 GMT
My dad just told me that Totti said he would love to win 7-0 at OT ;D this lad really makes me laugh a lot Big talk when Roma got beaten 4-1. you know very well he loves talk too much cos he can't do anything else ;D
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Post by Suprah™ on Oct 1, 2007 20:55:05 GMT
Want to see Totti's little mongrel-like face look down tomorrow after the final whistle in defeat after yet ANOTHER bout of blabberitis of the mouth that went bad.
You know for someone regarded as Roma's greatest player ever, he sure seems to make that very team look like his own plaything to throw around and make a mockery of it.
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