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Jose Mourinho was not pleased with fans, who tonight's match at the Stadio Olimpico, booing Roma's own players despite a winning effort against Hellas.

It’s my responsibility, and I apologize to the lads.” “I apologize because it’s not my job, but I want the fans to criticize me if they have to criticize somebody. If sometimes due to my communication style I seem to open the door to criticism. We are a team that loses, we lost against Cremonese and we wanted to win, just like we did at Lecce. When Bove loses a ball in the 80th minute and people boo it’s a double problem.” Anyone who loses the ball but then fights to recover it deserves respect.”

But home supporters voiced their displeasure during the win, with young full back Edoardo Bove among those subjected to boos. After the victory, Mourinho hit ...

“I have not given interviews in my year and a half here. “I said to Roma TV that when people look at our right-back, he is not Cafu or Maicon. I am old, I am 60 and have won plenty, I don’t need nice words. “When the stadium is sold out like against Bodo/Glimt, then the stadium can win us the game. “I am just disappointed people do not give these lads the credit for the work we are all doing in very difficult circumstances. I am grateful for everything they are doing.

AS Roma continued the push for a top-four finish with a 1-0 home win over Hellas Verona in Serie A on Sunday, lifting spirits ahead of their Europa League ...