Roma vs AC Milan (pre-game thread)

This can actually be the game thread, but hey, I believe in letting the mods work for their (non existent) pay!

Ok, so another in the series of "tricky" games we have this season...a resurgent Roma, who have seemingly shrugged off the loss of starlet Cassano, and are on a winning streak, invite us to the Stadio Olimpico for what has the makings of a wonderful encounter..hopefully more for us than for the Romans.

We obviously have to hope that Stam, Nesta, and the rest of the rearguard and defensive midfield can stifle Totti and Co., and if our forwards, Gila and Sheva can retain their form, with Kaka playing at his usual high standard, we can look for a win, and another 3 points.

Juve will probably beat Reggina(?) while Inter have another potential hiccup vs Cagliari...though in all honesty, this is a game they should win.

So, we go to Rome, needing a win, to ensure at the very least, second place, and to hopefull gain ground if Juve manage to slip.

We should beat Roma, and retain our place in the table, as long as we dont let them into the game.

I would love to see Rui get a run, hopefully we can go to the X-Mas tree formation like we did v Brescia in the Italian Cup, though the scoreline in that game did nothing to ally my concerns with regard to us shipping goals like a freight train.

If we can play the X-mas tree, after we score, with say Sheva in the head, and Rui and Kaka behind him...then I think we will retain, or even improve on the lead.

FORZA MIIIIIIIIIIILAN!! Lets kick some Roman buttocks!!!