Seedorf sacked official

This says that Mexes is willing to re-negotiate his contract for a lower salary (does not say how much).

This says Mandukic is leaving Bayern because of Pep (he is quoted as saying something to the effect of: "I am looking for another team where I can express myself. It is clear that I cannot play for Guardiola"). Juve also after him, asking price 25-30M.

Milan and Man U to set up their own international competition. Basically they will play a series of friendlies throughout the year (6-8 of them) at various international locations. The idea is to make up for lost revenue.

So the second article seems to put words in Mandzukic's mouth. He clearly praises Pep and says he's a great coach in a great team, but that his(Mandzukic's) style doesn't gel with the team.


Yes. Seedorf is official. No words. Just says he is dismissed. Pippo on till June 30th 2016. So that's a two year contract.

Madrid willing to offer €20 million for De Sciglio. We could sign Santon as replacement.

Source: Mediaset



Great, we should accept.



At least that's over.

No, that's what he said, that Guardiola is a great coach but his style of football doesn't suit Mandzukic's characteristics, which is true. Guardiola never was for the typical CF. The reason why Ibrahimovic failed at Barça, amongst other things.

Honestly horrendous treatment of a legend, not happy with it, nor the choice of replacment, and the news Pippo is apparently on £600k a year...

This club is going down the chutes right now.

Also in the news (source):
- Amelia claims he has a number of offers, and he needs to decide what is best for him
- Sartori (Chievo) believes Milan will not go after Paloschi, we are more likely to sell his half to raise funds
- Ibra may head to MLS in 2-3 years
- Poli is now 100% owned by Milan (in exchange Samp got Salamon). Apparently this is official.
- Galli announced that Brocchi will coach the Milan youth team next year (also see this)

I have to agree 100% on the treatment of Seedorf (not impressed by Berlu, who talked him into taking the job and then did not stand by him, nor by Galliani, who IMHO put politics ahead of the good of the club).

My initial reaction to Inzaghi's appointment was negative, but I am getting more comfortable with the idea. If nothing else, I am hoping that he will give more space to players coming up through the youth system. Also, I am hoping that Pippo will be more flexible than his two predecessors and adopt his tactics to the players (from what I hear, that is how he operated with the youth team).

My ire with Pippo is not that he isn't a good coach, it's that I feel:

1: It weakens Primavera as he was doing a great job there.

2: We needed a 'real' coach: a Hiddink, a Prandelli, Spalletti - whoever. A big strong experienced manager. Appointing another rookie is just not what I'd expect of the Milan I know.

Last 4 Milan coaches.

Leonardo - No pro management experience.
Allegri - From Cagliari, disliked by most.
Seedorf - No pro management experience.
Inzaghi - No pro management experience.

Recipe for success!

Unfortunately none of them are "yes" men, and that's what the board want and even tho i fully back Pippo because he is the coach, he still is a yes man

I back him too, I support the Club. For the same reasons you do.

We now have Brocchi running Primavera ...

But yes, I would have preferred someone with experience as well, which is why my initial reaction was negative. However, it is what it is, and I am trying to look at things on the bright side.

My guess is that Berlu is convinced he can discover the next Fabio or the next Pep, and this has turned into an obsession.