It's one of those words in Italian that takes on different meaning in the context. It can mean right, right-handed (or footed), skillful, etc. He's a pretty good player, good with both feet ironically.
Very enjoyable article and many thanks for posting it. I like Marquinho but I would be surprised if he is Bradley's primary competition. He appears to be a winger, primarily. http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/marquinho/profil/spieler_53288.html
LOL. Ironic. First goal he scored in that clip is against Chievo (you can see Bradley if you pay attention).
Marquinho is an Isla type, I don't think he's as good as Isla but he showed me a lot the second half of last season. He can play all down the left side and centrally. I think he'll play wingback for Zeman, like he did with Enrique in some matches and some matches in the midfield.
Yeah that's why he didn't work out at Inter apparently. Still that was in around the same period where Inter just let all of their brilliant talent go to waste and dumped them for nothing. They were so focused on being world beaters and they just let talented players go for nothing which I bet they regret now. They could have several key positions filled by players from their Primavera squad like Balotelli, Stanton, Destro or Bonucci. Not only that but they would be cheaper then some of the players they have now with no resale value. Inter have a good group right now and I think they'll keep them this time. With FFP Italian clubs will have to do things differently. Stramaccioni the current manager got the job based on his performance with the youth team, so I think he'll be more open minded to a youth policy going forward. That's of course if he lasts more then a year.
Are you saying internet forums aren't always the best places for mature, rational, and friendly discussion?
Mike is a baller. nuff said. He bossed agianst Italy in the friendly and that's all I care about. If he just so happens to completely fail at Roma, he'll just go back to another mid-table squad and boss their midfield. He has proven his quality on the international stage so I have no doubt he will land on his feet. He could be playing for the Charlston Battery this time next year and I'd still feel comfortable with him playing CM for the Yanks come world cup 2014.
Well this a great move for Bradley and I hope he goes to win a starting spot right away. Next year Roma should be back in the CL once again and that's even better.
Gago is probably the most unlikeable player on earth. This is including dosantos, the entire RM and BM squads and the French National team. Congrats to Benzema and the Rapist for $500 for double dipping.
of Greco is playing what does that mean for the deal? They wouldn't risk injury if he was going to Chievo.
Everything I read says both Bradley and Tachtsidis are incoming. Sabatini after the match says he expects him in two days or less. I'm not sure it means anything really I think everyone played, I honestly think he was picked because we don't really have a DM at camp right now, and clearly we didn't need one against them. Heinze played and reportedly he's off to Bologna.
Seltzer: I know this took a while, but the fee is now settled and all moving parts are on board. Roma will send €3.6 million, half-ownership of Adrian Stoian and Leandro Greco for a season on loan to acquireMichael Bradley from Chievo (who are now ruing that they only signed him for two years last summer) . As we've seen the i-dotting and t-crossing can drag, but the plan right now is for him to arrive at preseason camp on Monday.
A statement this afternoon from Walter Sabatini, Roma's director of football, on the Bradley move: "Regarding his situation I can tell you that there are still a few details to work out with Chievo, but I believe he’ll be here within two days." http://www.asroma.it/en/news/news.html?id=5785