Comments on: Let’s Check Out the Hopefuls

By: sandrahn

sandrahn — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:25:39 +0000

oh yes, I’d heard about these complaints re the Roma team’s conduct (this does not surprise me, having seen this on a weekly basis while living in Italy) – I hadn’t known about the allegations of racial insults, tho – again, not surprising – nice to see some of them apologized at least

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 02:17:23 +0000

Sandra, here are a couple of articles about the post-game controversies: First article Second Article I was less than impressed with Roma after this game!

By: sandrahn

sandrahn — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 23:01:01 +0000

My number one player that Domenech has thus far ignored and who I think MUST be on the French squad is the incredible Gael Clichy, a brilliant defender (currently at Arsenal). Well, I also think Giuly should absolutely be there too but that won’t happen. And I guess I’m out of the loop – what racist comment are you referring to that was thrown at Abidal?

By: Laurie

Laurie — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:41:58 +0000

Thanks, Inara. That’s good news!! I’m assuming Setanta will show Lyon-Roma for the second leg because they didn’t show it for the first leg, and I am SO looking forward to this one. I’d like to see Abidal take somebody out for those racist comments (and get away with it.)

Did I just say that?

By: Inara

Inara — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:25:15 +0000

Benzema and Wiltord are on the list of players for the game against Sochaux this weekend. They were supposed to play in the CFAs, but Houllier decided that there was no time because he needs all his attackers fit before the return leg against Roma.