GIALLOROSSI YORKSHIRE Q&A
This week, Roma fans in the USA have been asked to get involved with the Q&A, the first of which is seen today.
Thanks as always to Amos Fiocchi for providing today's question. Q: Despite being hopelessly optimistic, I still know something has to change at Roma. Whether that happens with the same personnel or not, what is the next step for this organisation? A: As you can probably tell from our previous discussions on the Q&A, Amos and I are in very much the same boat. "Hopelessly optimistic" is a very good way of putting it. However, something just isn't right at the minute, and that means changes are required. Here's what I think should change, and what shouldn't. As mentioned before, Eusebio Di Francesco has my full backing until the end of the season. As the negative results continue, that becomes harder and harder to sustain, but I still think he deserves his chance. If we don't qualify for next season's Champions League, then I'm afraid his time will be up. Another figure at Roma who divides opinion is the president, James Pallotta, but I'm behind him as well, more for stability than anything else. Stadio Della Roma is an important project for the club, and Pallotta needs to oversee its progress. As for Monchi, we know it will take time for him to build the team, and therefore fans shouldn't be panicking about his ability as a sporting director right now. The club must keep hold of Monchi and allow him to help the team grow. Which leads me onto my next point. I think several members of the playing staff need to change. Some players just aren't carrying their weight this season - and that includes some experienced first teamers. How many of them can really hold their head high and say, to date, that they've had a really good season on a personal level? These players need to be replaced with quality and experience, and players who are adaptable to different systems. If any area of personnel needs to change at Roma, it's the players. They're the ones I've felt let down most by this season - more so than EDF, Monchi or anyone else. The next step for Roma as a club? It may be a bit of an aside, maybe not, but we need to get a shirt sponsor. Certainly with the club not owning their own stadium, sponsorship is a crucial source of income, and the front of the shirt is one of the strongest forms of this. If a deal can be negotiated with a large brand willing to back the club, this could be a very important development for AS Roma. It may not make all the difference, and it won't have any effect on how the players do their job, but it will allow the club to invest more money more wisely. Perhaps I'm overestimating the impact it would have - it depends on the size of the deal - but it is worth emphasising how important it has the potential to be. It would be at least one step in the right direction for Roma and should be high up on Pallotta's list of priorities. What do you think? What needs to change at Roma? How can the club develop as an organisation? Have a say in the discussion below.
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SamueL BannisterEnglish Roma fan and sports journalist. Archives
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