and even then, who knows.

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Probably

@WackoJacko_Official

Disappointed by the decision to appoint Pippo instead of someone with experience. Not entirely surprised, though. It was the "easy choice", and that seems what we do these days.

FWIW, here is what I think ...

Berlu's biggest problem is not uncommon for people that have had his level of success. My guess is he thinks he is infallible, and most likely people around him confirm his belief (telling him otherwise or questioning his judgement would be "career-limiting" - in fact, I have to wonder if that is part of what went wrong with Seedorf). This "I can do no wrong" thinking could easily extend to Milan ("problems? there is nothing wrong with the team!" - anyone remember the dead parrot routine?). It could also explain absurdities like this. (Now, I maintain that with a decent coach we could have challenged for a CL spot. But the scudetto? This year? With the team we had? No way!)

Galliani performed decently when he had plenty of money (decently, not great - Moggi, for example did a lot better for Juve, IMHO). Now that he has to operate with minimal funds, his limitations are more obvious. His strategy seems to be (1) go for "parametro zero" deals (which may help in the short term but hurt us in the long run), (2) wait for Raiola or Preziosi to hand him a "deal" on a platter (ever wonder why we ended up with Gabriel?), or (3) get players "on loan" and then find a way to re-negotiate (think Tarrabt and Rami, or even Aquilani a few years ago). Berlu is no help, when he has money to spend he seems to go for "show" rather than substance. There is no real plan for "building for the future" that I can see, and IMHO Galliani is out of his depth. Of course, he cannot admit to that because ...

It is no secret that there is a power struggle going on between Barbara and Galliani. Round 1 went to Galliani (last summer he was reconfirmed in his role and he got to keep Allegri), round 2 went to Barbara (she got an official role on the team, got Allegri sacked and Seedorf appointed in his place), and now it looks like rounds 3 is going to Galliani (Seedorf sacked, Pippo in charge). If you keep this power-struggle in mind, it becomes easier to understand certain decisions that otherwise do not make much sense. And Berlu is probably finding it easier to side with Galliani because of what Berlu sees as a long and successful history.

Where does all of this leave us? Don't know, but it does not look promising ...

This post has been edited by Forza Milan!: May 29 2014, 05:48 AM

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I'm pretty sure I could set my twitter handle to that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

@Drunk3nPirate is my nom de plume. Who are you on twitter?



You complete me. I hereby dub you and @kurtsimonw my twitter wives.

So, Inzaghi is officially appointed?

No. Not till they can end ties with Seedorf. However his appointment just remains a formality is what they claim.

So we're really going to sack Seedorf based on two or three players who underperformed? Good God.

No, IMHO they are sacking Seedorf because (1) he was not Galliani's choice, and (2) Galliani is trying to maintain his power (the "two or three players who underperformed" are just an excuse). In other words, Seedorf is a "casualty" in the ongoing power-struggle between Galliani and Barbara, and it looks like Galliani is back on top .

Not that this makes it any better ...

@neale_mark
feel free to follow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

It actually makes things worse. How on earth did Galliani regain power? And to have the audacity to pull everything in motion just because Seedorf wasn't his choice...again, good God. I feel ashamed. When will this man ever step back?

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Three people steering one ship its near impossible for two people to do it but three...

I don't understand the reasoning to sack Seedorf won't this hurt us more financially. Pippo's my hero but its very harsh on seedorf who quit football to coach this shambles of rag tag team of misfits.

This post has been edited by Ry4n: May 30 2014, 11:55 AM

It's two, I think (Berlu does not do much). But I agree that the current situation is not sustainable. (That is, assuming I am guessing right. For all I know Galliani and Barbara may be best of pals by now.) My guess is that the infighting will continue behind the scenes until one of the two prevails.

The reasoning? IMHO power struggle between Galliani and Barbara (keep in mind, people at the top tend to think different - secure your position first, good of the team later).

And yes, this will hurt us financially (but no worry, we will probably sell Balo, and Matri will be this year's special "gift" to the fans). And I also agree that the way we are treating Seedorf goes well beyond unfair.

Don't get me wrong, I love Pippo too, I just feel it is a bit too early for him (like it was with Seedorf) and he has probably been selected because he will do what Galliani wants him to do. Pippo may outperform Allegri, and he will probably do better with the players than Seedorf. However, what we need right now is someone with real experience, not another "experiment".

This post has been edited by Forza Milan!: May 30 2014, 02:48 PM

Interesting article: How Inzaghi will structure the team

Too long to translate, but here are some key points in the article:
- 4312 o 433, maybe also 4231
- GK: don't expect anyone new, will be either Agazzi or Gabriel
- D: two solid centrals that can set up the play (Mexes and Rami will do), someone who can attack on the left and someone who can cover on the right (so DS is fine, Abate maybe not)
- M: probably three mids, possibly Monto in the center with Poli and Muntari. Maybe something closer to Carletto's approach, with Monto in the center (Pirlo), De Jong on the right (Gattuso) and someone with quality on the left (similar role as Seedorf used to have) - Poli unlikely, maybe Cristiante.
- F: 433 with El Sha and Taarabt on the wings and Balotelli central, or 4312 with one of Pazzini / Matri up front and Kakà or Honda to "feed" them.

(These are projections based on what Pippo has done with his youth teams. So pure quesswork, IMHO.)