Pallotta apologises to Roma fans after Spezia shock
Roma were dumped out of the Coppa Italia by Spezia, forcing president James Pallotta to apologise to the supporters as the club's shocking run of form continued
Roma president James Pallotta has apologised to the club's fans following their shock elimination from the Coppa Italia at the hands of Spezia.
The Serie B side held Rudi Garcia's men to a 0-0 draw across 120 minutes at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday before triumphing 4-2 in the penalty shootout, with Miralem Pjanic and Edin Dzeko missing for the hosts.
Only last week, Pallotta had criticised the media for "beating up" his players over a poor recent run which has seen them win just one of their last eight matches in all competitions.
But the 57-year-old was more contrite in his assessment of Roma's latest slip-up, stating via the club's official Twitter account after the match: "On behalf of AS Roma & myself, I want to apologise to the fans for today's game. Congratulations to Spezia."