Exactly. When he played for Parma, the team was built around his strengths and that's why he scored a lot. When he came to Milan it was a totally different tactical system to that of Parma which was mostly suited towards focusing on Sheva's strengths. That's why I think he struggled a bit last season. But even so he still managed to pound in 17 goals.

Maybe you are right. But simply said, Gila has to adapt to the Milan tactic, not Milan to Gila. Parma is a team that can afford the degradation of building the whole tactic around one player. Milan not. If he is extra class, he`ll have to adapt. But his age is a big plus. It tells us there is time.. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Yes you're right, but what i was trying to point out is that it is difficuilt for a player to adapt to a whole new system after he has been playing in one that is practically made for him.

And yes there is still time for him to develop, I can even see him turn into a forward some day, because he has the smarts and creative flair that box-strikers don't usually have. But for now a box-striker is what he is and we can't expect him to play as a forward, which is what he would be TRYING to play as when next to Pippo

Gilardino is very young .. He has all the time in the world for him prove something, but personally Milan doesn't/can't wait for him to rediscover the real Gila ..

It's his second season .. He should be well adapted by now .. I don't want to make comparisons with our other new signings and how they related to the team, cz that would be harsh. I guess 17 goals in one season is good for a striker, but for a Milan striker 17 goals in one season should be an average scoring record plus getting on the mark a couple of times in the CL.

Well, what can I do but wait till he adapts/not adapt with the Milan system; what can I do about it (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Well I agree that Gila has adapt to milan system and he's kinda young so there is hope, But most of all I think he needs to NOT aim at the bars and posts. Somebody has to teach this kid that they won't count a goal until the ball gets in the goal/passes the line. Plus I think he's too nice sometimes, he'd pass the ball where he could score!!! In addition, Since Sheva left everyone expect a lot more from Gila. two words "he needs to score"!!! Does anyone know for how long he's gonna be out b/c of the forehead injury????

He should be back against Lille next Wednesday.

I think the doctor said he'll return in training tomorrow so he might even be ready for the game against Livorno. But still Ancelotti will probably not risk using him!!!

No, I read somewhere he won't be available for Livorno.

Which is a good idea, because we shouldn't risk that he'd be away too long!

definetely ...

Applaus, but shhh keep it quite, some ppl in here wont hear of it (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Let's give him a chance since it's the beginning of the season, as I do share ur point of view, still it's unfair to criticize him since it's only the start of the season. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

Well I know what you're saying Rossoneri7; since his job is to score goals and he doesn't then he's not doing his job well ...

But that's not the complete truth/whole picture here; he's paid to do many more things on the field and he did that excellently last season and doing it well so far in this one and that's the reason he's getting a contract extension!!!!

For all I know most people think Pininfarina has designed all Ferrari cars but the man's been dead for more than half a century ... it's simple; for one name on the scoreboard more than one people have worked ... sounds like bad poetry but it is true. Gila is playing well and awarded for it whether we can see it or not!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

This post has been edited by dst: Sep 20 2006, 01:30 AM

Hehe .. although I promised to shut up (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) , I really do get you and I am thankful for his assits, but we have 3 playmakers on the field for that (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Someone said something about him being the most cosistent striker in Serie A for the past three seasons .. That he is, and all I want is for him to live up to that, we'll see how it goes for him (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

ofcourse I'm not saying that him scoring no goals is OK ... but his game is more complete than possibly every other striker's in Serie A!!!

We'll see!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

I think Gila is a wonderful player, a great striker, and he's young, he just needs time before scoring again.
We just have to be patient, I believe in him, I'm sure he's going to score great goals this season again.
And anyway, as Pippo said, even when he's not scoring he still plays an important role in the team.

I hope he'll play soon, Sunday or at least next tuesday, and that he's going to score a great goal, just to show he's a great player to those who start criticizing him !

Go Gila, go ! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif)