Ok...short one then

Dida (5): And I'm presuming the goal was Bonera's fault. He looked like he was somewhere else all the time. Maybe I'm being harsh, but I just came off watching Petr Cech againt lowly Portsmouth, and he was brilliant. So in ohjter words, Dida sucked.

Oddo(7): It was a good match from him. The goal was superb. And his defending was also very nice. Lack of pace, but I don't think he's that kinda player.

Simic(6): It's hard to find fault with Simic's performance, keeping in mind his abilities. He's not really got the build or physique of a tackler. But he made up for it as best he could, trying to cut down space, and intercept passes.

Janku(6.88999): Plz bring Sergio back. Janku belongs as a mid, where his shooting and advancing can be a threat, and he can break attacks coming down the flank. It's obvious he seems a little confused between going forward and staying back. He played a very good match though

Bonera(7.5): Top dog once again, even IF the goal was his fault(big IF). Simic can't tackle, so that responsibilty fell to him. He correctly guessed that Dida had his head stuck up his own @$$ and after that made sure Dida didn't have much work to do.

Pirlo(6.5): I saw glimpses of Andy, just like I saw glimpses of Ronaldo. There was that horrendous blooper of his, when the ball just passed between him, but his passes were mostly accurate. But in all honesty he failed in his role as a DECISIVE playmaker. He was more of a linkup. I keep saying we need one more holdive mid fielder.

Brocchi(6.5): He's a trier. But that was all he seemed to be doing, until the last half an hour or so. He's good at linking up plays. Lacks the tackling instinct of Rino and the vision of Pirlo or the fluidity of Ambro. An in-between player, with an in-between game.

Rino(6.5): Snarled, growled, did his thing. He was forced to go forward a bit too much I thought.

Kaka(7.5): I'd say he tied for best player of the match. The only person who seemed to show some creativity on the field. However he had this habit of running himself into dead ends, and then finding himself stuck with no cover.

Gila(6): Classic poacher's goal. Really clever to assume the rebound and make the run. I would have given him a 7, if he'd shown a little more initiative to drop deep and make an attempt to hold the ball. I'm suspecting/hoping that forcing R99 to do this was what wore the big man down.

Ronaldo(6): Very ordinary game from Ronaldo. I saw glimpses of what he can do. But I also noticed one very important thing. Every thing he did on the field, once upon a time he used to do it three times faster. 3 times!!! Age doesn't slow you down that much!!! The chip was an excellent initiative, that lacked the finish. He looked by about the 50th minute like he needed CPR. I don't think he should be the one having to drop deep into midfield. I suspect two things...one, the injury's taken too much out of him.
two, he's not gotten completely used to Serie A. The concept of triple teaming the attacker, is Italy-unique.

Subs: Favalli can't really be rated. Seedorf was cracking. Came on, settled things down and scored. Gr8 sub performance. Ambro also helped quieten things down a bit. He's looking more and more comfortable on the ball.

This post has been edited by Jack Sparrow: Mar 3 2007, 11:08 PM

Sorry but I must strongly disagree with most of your ratings.

Dida - 5
Simic - 6
Bonera - 7 (MOM)
Oddo 7
Jankulovski - 6.5
Pirlo - 5.5
Gattuso - 6.5
Brocchi - 6.5
Kakà - 6.5
Ronaldo - 7
Gilardino - 6.5

That's more like it.

Besides the ratings, the most obvious thing I noticed was a lack of chemistry.
I got some ideas about that, which I'll talk about later. Right now it's nearly 4 in the morning. I need my 40 winks.

Didn't watch the match, just the first 25'... but at least we got the 3 points. That's the most important thing.

Now it's Celtic! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

Ronaldo is still off-form ... His performances with Milan show determination. He is trying very hard to prove his crtics wrong, which is evdent in today's performance. I think against the merda u'll see what I'm talking about bro (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Oh and btw ...


Congrats on 4th place (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

5th yet, Lazio has a game ahead, and we are still worse on goal difference.

The table on football italia had us on 4th w/ 40 points ... Point is, season isnt over and we have made it (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

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Ahem... what are you talking about mate?? If Janku can't play at LB then Serginho should be shot every time he's fielded there! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

We won't stop on 4th place!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

only 5 points behind Palermo!

Hopefully Lazio and Empoli drop points and then we'll really be 4th (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

This post has been edited by Darunia: Mar 4 2007, 02:30 AM

Let's calm down... we're in 5th, Lazio has a game in hand (if they win tomorrow they'll be 3 points ahead).

And next week... is the derby... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

So now that all you people who think Dida >>>> Kalac have shut up, we can finally get back to reality and not ea ratings.


Dida (4)- your time is up son, go to barca and be there 2nd keeper.
Oddo- (7)- Really kept the right side intact and scored a wonder.
Simic (6)- Wasn't very flashy but did his best. Thats all we can ask for of him.
Bonera (7)- Ignoring the gay @ss goal, he was really our best defender. Very talented.
Janku (6.5)- Did great but i was hoping a better performance.
Gattuso (6)- Nothing flashy but put pressure on chievo.
Brocchi (6)- nice setups but he seemed a bit out of pace. Good overall.
Pirlo (5.5)- Should have taken all the freekicks. No comment on other skillz.
Kaka(7)- He should have taken more shots but extremely deadly. Made chievo piss their pants at times.
Ronaldo(8)- Deserves a goal. Very good performance. Can't wait till hes 100%
Gilardino (10)- Did his job.

Ronaldo inspires Milan to win


Ronaldo-inspired Milan continued their lengthy unbeaten run in Serie A with a 3-1 victory over Chievo at the San Siro on Saturday. The Rossoneri have not lost for 14 matches now and the win elevated them into fifth, level on points with fourth-placed Lazio, who face Reggina on Sunday.

Ronaldo was a threat throughout, and although he did not get on the scoresheet he departed to a standing ovation when he was replaced by Giuseppe Favalli in the dying moments after having done much to endear himself to the few fans who turned out on the night.

Milan had to come from behind before taking all three points against a Chievo side whose quality of play belied their lowly league standing. The visitors started brightly, as the Milan defence showed its cracks all too easily.

And Cheivo striker Sergio Pellissier was first to capitalise on one of those cracks on 17 minutes, when keeper Dida and Daniele Bonera were involved in a huge misunderstanding on the edge of the Milan penalty area. The pair both left the ball for each other to collect before both going for it at the same time. The ensuing collision was almost comical and the ball spilled to Pellissier, who was left with the simple task of stroking the ball into an empty net.

The San Siro took a deep breath and tried not to think the worst, although they need not have worried. Less than a quarter of an hour later, they were level after the otherwise ineffective Alberto Gilardino finished neatly past Enzo Squizzi. The Chievo keeper could only parry Kaka's deflected shot into the path of the Italy striker, and his dinked shot over Squizzi was first class.

January signing Massimo Oddo nearly broke the back of the same net after the break as Milan took the lead. A sweeter struck shot will not be seen this year at the San Siro, and Squizzi was left with no chance as Oddo unleashed his thunderbolt from the edge of the area.

Then, deep into injury time, substitute Clarence Seedorf fired home a free kick to complete the victory and very much keep alive coach Carlo Ancelotti's hopes of securing a Champions League spot.

Chievo had coach Gigi Del Neri sent off in the 36th minute, testament to their frustration at not being able to make a move up the table, and away from the drop zone.

Kalac should be happy that he even allowed to train on the same field as Dida (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) There is no comparison between the two, and one bad game doesn't change anything