Intriguing, only if we don't fill the rest of the squad with deadwood and failure losers like Robinho (who was very obviously discarded at two big clubs at that time). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) We all saw what happened with our last project that we had going with Ibra in the center, and it wasn't all that good in terms of strategic planning.

Still, I'm liking what I've been hearing these past couple of weeks. We could be on the verge of something big.


Maybe it's got something to do with the rather deep hole we seem to have dug ourselves into. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Under 25 will not be enough to get us out of this predicament, and into the top tier of Serie A and Europe. Then again, signing players over the age of 30+ is not the exclusive answer here, either.

I can only hope our new investors know what they are doing, because Galliani and Berlusconi don't.


Exactly, I have the same feelings, for all these individuals. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) But at least Allegri and Mihajlovic are bona fide coaches, instead of experiments like Inzaghi and Seedorf. At least with the Dutchman we had some style going, something of a project, what with his tactical knowhow and knowledge of the game.

With Inzaghi, though, I had been against his appointment from the first day. Would have required a miracle for him to settle and deliver with the crisis we've been going through recently, and miracles like that rarely happen. Everything has to go right in such a case. Pity the idiot that brought him in for top job, this green.

Well put, and I do hope this really is the plan. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Because another fifth or sixth place finish next season (when we don't even have Europe to begin with) will be a waste of money, time and talent. In fact, if the new owners splash the cash in terms of transfers, I expect the title, or at least a race. Provided we get a good coach.

The thing with Mihajlović, when compared to Montella, is that he never was able to become a builder. His fierce style of man-handling and overall coaching adds passion, granted, but as seen on various examples, it soon fades out. What then should step in i.e. tactical knowledge and flexibility isn't his thing.

Therefore I think Montella is the better pick. He has far more tactical knowledge and is able to build a team, nurture it and guide it through rough and smooth terrains.

Exactly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) He may have been the right pick for this season instead of Inzaghi. And probably could have seen us mount a challenge for the CL spot, ending up with Europa League qualification easy. But while I'll be okay with him managing us, if we are getting some significant investment towards new players, I'd rather have someone else.


True, he has his faults, but out of these two I'd pick him to lead us into this new direction. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) Montella seems like someone that can grow with the team, and the thing about him is that he is not limited by a single philosophy, a la a certain Allegri. Much more adaptable, so hopefully we go this route.

Doesn't seem like we are, but one can always hope until we actually make our new coach official.

A bit worried with some of the names we're being linked with. Godin, Guilavogui, Soriano, Obiang, Eder. How are these players any better than what we currently have? Are we really going to start wasting money again, now that it looks like we might finally have some to spend?

There in lies my main point about giving Galliani a transfer budget to waste on pointless players

We'll see. But out the the mentioned players, almost all of them are Sampdorians. So it's probably either Miha who wants them or just pure inventing.

• Galliani will meet Porto for Brahimi and Jackson Martinez
• Dani Alves' agent confirms Milan's interest
• Lyon are interested in Rami
• Reuters reports that Fininvest will make €150 million available for the club to finance the new project
• Mihajlovic should be presented this weekend after the club has reached a mutual solution with Inzaghi

Link

Thanks for the update. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)

Not so thrilled about Alves, and Rami can go for all I care. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

Martinez has an impressive record, hmm.

150 million..as han said, it's not the amount. It's the quality.

Mixed feelings about all of this, I must say. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Good mixed with the bad. I expect much better from the experienced management if they are to begin a new project, particularly in terms of transfers. Guess we'll see.

Well the current players we're linked with don't give me much hope, and neither does our coaching selection tbh

Going after Alves at this point, considering the wage demands he'd have for me shows that Galliani simply has not and will never learn his lesson

guys this is totally OT:

but i'm not getting to see all the posts in the thread :/

the forum just shows me the most recent posts, and plenty of small "links" for the other posts. and then i have to press each and everyone to see them...any clue how to fix it?! thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

http://prntscr.com/7eocg7

I think you have your display mode set to 'Outline'.

Scroll the page up and click the options button. Set the display mode to standard and it should be fixed. If not refresh the page again or close the tab and re-open

• Fiorentina have fired Montella
• Other players linked with us are Douglas Costa, Kondogbia, Hummels and Chicharito

So we could have gotten Montella? (Bummer.)

Not overly impressed by what I am hearing, but will keep an open mind.