[dst]

I'm one of those that really have faith in him, I believe he is able to make it and become one of the greatest strikers ever here in Milan!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

However every time he scores and I see this look in his face
(IMG:http://img.interia.pl/sport/nimg/Alberto_Gilardino_zdobyl_904252.jpg)
it gets me really mad!!!He seems like he thinks he's the best in the world and that may be good for his morale but right now he's "just a Milan player"...I don't like this in players, he has still a lot to bear to be there among the best

Anyway, Good Luck Gila (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)




(image link taken from han2503's sig)

[dst]

Pippo is a special guy too!!!!

every time he scores and I see this
(IMG:http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5292/7735315wv.jpg)
I think to myself: Oh my God he's running to his mama again crying out something like "why don't the other kids let me play with them" or "they took my candy away"!!!!
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This post has been edited by dst: Jun 22 2006, 12:48 AM

[KillerMax]

Gila has one of the coolest celebrations man. He tells everyone to be quite(hand movement) and then plays the violin. It's really cool! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[han2503]

Gila has one of the coolest celebrations man. He tells everyone to be quite(hand movement) and then plays the violin. It's really cool! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Yeah he never really did it that much hear at milan but I noticed him doing that a lot at Parma, he said that he was saving it for when he scores his first in the CL (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I have faith in him, everyone is criticising him on other forums because he was "invisable" in the both games and that he should be dropped but they fail to see that he is a box striker he can't dribble past defenders he is the young version of Pippo (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Everyone is saying that Toni works hard and everything but what did he do exactly, in the US game he was caught off side a million times (gattuso's goal did not count because he was off side, I personally don't think he was and think that that goal should have been counted but anyway) and in the ghana game the really good chance he got was from a gila pass so I don't know why everyone is gaining up on him at least he scored from one of the only chances that he got wereas Toni has scuffed his shots or completely missed them. I think everyone is only seeing his 30+ goals this season but not seeing that he isn't really in that much good form right know or he just can't handle the pressure that is being put on himsince every body expected him to score bag loads of goals

And as for the facial expression I don't think that he does it because he thinks that he is the best, even when he misses a really good chance you could see him do that so I think it's just a facial habit of his nothing more

[han2503]

(image link taken from han2503's sig)

Oh and BTW didn't you see my copyright on that image (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[dst]

And as for the facial expression I don't think that he does it because he thinks that he is the best, even when he misses a really good chance you could see him do that so I think it's just a facial habit of his nothing more

So he's got a problem!!!we've got a paraplegic striker, how nice to learn that!!!!

... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif)

Oh and BTW didn't you see my copyright on that image  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)   (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

sue me!!!!!!!!!

[Fillipo Simone]

So he's got a problem!!!we've got a paraplegic striker, how nice to learn that!!!!

... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif)
sue me!!!!!!!!!

Hmm, I do have some faith left for him. Still...I kind off used to Pippo all these years, and I really like him. I was so happy for his comeback, and that WC goal against the Czechs. As for Gila...lets forget the goal celebration. He said more then once he loves Milan and it was his dream come true playing here. Maybe the first season was a blocade under too much pressure. I repeat this the XX time, I don´t belive in 21 year old striker stars. I like it the old way, the normal way, so that their star shines longer. Maybe exactlly this will eventually happen. But he did cost me many nerves this season, and to be honest, there is something so unsimpathic, clumsy, antipathic in him. And that causes much irritations in me (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) . Cannot quite explain that feeling but its there. I never know what is going to happen when he gets the ball. He has it, takes it too long, waits too long, then falls,...and nothing, no penalty, no free kick. Minimum effort. See, thats not Pippos case. He mostly falls then when the position is to difficult that it is very unlike to score.

[berenike_10]

Hey guys , nice to post a message again, i had the chance to see the game of milan against red star and i started to wonder if milan wasted quite some money in certain player, and remember this is my humble opinion, made out from waht i see in the football field.

inzaghi has 33 right ? and some how, or some way he keep scoring goals for milan, and as you can know.. its GOOD !, but i saw gilardino playing, and is not the same player that from time to time scored 4 goals in the same game for parma, the kid is not playing well, and he need way to much chances to score a goal, i dunno wich striker is arriving to milan, but at least im sure whom ever that striker migh be should be with pippo not with gilardino at the front, he needs more to to get mature , and if he playing like that he'll finish in other club , but milan.

[florenti1]

I thought about it too
Still i think Gila has great potential He show it at Parma
He just didnt adapt to MILAN style
But we should keep him
I remember the first year or two of Crespo in Parma with coach Ancelloti
He was miserable but Carlo had confidence in him and Crespo started to play at his true level
With Gila could hapened the same

[berenike_10]

I thought about it too
Still i think Gila has great potential He show it at Parma
He just didnt adapt to MILAN style
But we should keep him
I remember the first year or two of Crespo in Parma with coach Ancelloti
He was miserable but Carlo had confidence in him and Crespo started to play at his true level
With Gila could hapened the same

Let's hope so.... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[amancik]

he is not a waste ... but he doesn't worth 17 million though ... but you know what, i think he just need to work on his movement off the ball and have some composure ... everytime he gets a clear chance in front of goal ... he rushes as if he has no time to shoot

however, his assists and contribution to the team is good enough reason for me to say that he's important

[dst]

he is not a waste ... but he doesn't worth 17 million though ... but you know what, i think he just need to work on his movement off the ball and have some composure ... everytime he gets a clear chance in front of goal ... he rushes as if he has no time to shoot

however, his assists and contribution to the team is good enough reason for me to say that he's important

exactly!!!
the rushing thing is just what characterizes Gila!!!

But I have faith in him ... He'll play much better!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

[m1ke]

he is not a waste ... but he doesn't worth 17 million though ...

I agree. But, we know he can score goals, and he did pretty well last season with 17. I'm hoping for more this time round - he just needs to break his CL duck!

[han2503]

No Gila is definately not a waste, as dst and amancik said I think he rushes too much and in the CL I think he is starting to lose more of his composure by every game that goas by. He had 2 chances alone in front of the keeper and in both of them he shot straight at him, even though he was offside both times he still shot at the keeper.

But you can't deny the contribution he makes, he makes a lot of assists and gets in good positions.

I think that he is way too unlucky especially in the CL, last season he hit the post at least 5 times in the CL alone, and in yesterday's game in our first goal both him and Pippo where free to head it in, but Pippo was the one that was on the side that the cross came in from and in our second goal when Kaka was making that run into the box he was free in front of goal without the keeper in it, Kaka didn't pass to him because the players and the keeper crowded him so he had to make the pass back to Seedorf.

I have faith that once he breaks his duck he won't stop scoring goals

[acluda]

lighten up on Gila, he is still tired from his eventful summer, or does everyone forget that? last night he would have scored the first goal if inzaghi didnt lunge at the ball, he was in a perfect position. The guy is a talent, no doubt, FORZA GILA!!!

[X-Offender]

I agree, Gila was a great signing. He's our future.

[aaron]

i like him he's not selfish soon he will shine again

[GULLIVER]

i like him he's not selfish soon he will shine again

Best point here. Thanks.

He is not selfish as Inzaghi, or who is supposed to come - like Ronaldo..

[amancik]

I think that he is way too unlucky especially in the CL, last season he hit the post at least 5 times in the CL alone 

is he unlucky or cursed?

[dudernahata]

is he unlucky or cursed?

hopefully he is unlucky.

[Rossoneri7]

i like him he's not selfish soon he will shine again

Yes he isn't selfish at all ..

But apart from that .. ?

I think he just isn't over the idea that he made it on to a BIG club and it's putting alot of pressure on him .. ( this would be my alibi for him )

But seriouslly, this is Milan, only the best play here .. Gila ( has that in his CV that he is capable, but ... ) isn't showing me what he showed his Parma supporters.

I don't think time is a factor, he just has to start scoring or Silvio won't be as effectionate as he might seem ..

He is an in-the-box striker and scoring is his only job; for assists we have Kaka, Seedorf, Pirlo, etc .. He could make one or two assists, but that isn't why he plays up front (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

Simply put, he has to score w/ no exceptions

[leone1899]

I still think Gila is our future
All we need that's a little patience

[dst]

For those who believe in him and for those who don't ... this is the place to talk about the new 'box boy'

So...

All Gila Talk In Here!!!

[dst]

LEADING MAN FOR MILAN
9/15/2006 12:49:00 PM

There is no doubt that Alberto Gilardino is the leading man through the centre for Milan. He will be out to score against his old side again on Sunday.

Carlo Ancelotti had no doubts about Alberto Gilardino when he spoke after Milan's Champions League win over AEK Athens where the striker had remained on the banch. The coach said: 'What can I say about Gilardino? He's a great striker and he will score goals this season.' It is an important week for the striker who has been coming off a busy period at club and international level and now all he is missing is a goal to get the season off and running.

Sunday's match against his old side Parma could be the ideal time to find the back of the net. Gila scored in the same fixture last season after joining Milan the previous summer. It was also in the second game of last year that the Italy international opened his account for the club in the match at Sampdoria and no doubt he will be looking to do the same at the Tardini stadium.


acmilan.com

This post has been edited by dst: Sep 15 2006, 06:18 PM

[misha]

No problem with Gilardino

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani says there is no problem with striker Alberto Gilardino despite rumours of a spat.
Reports in the Italian papers suggested that the 24-year-old was angered by boss Carlo Ancelotti's decision to leave him on the bench for the midweek Champions League clash with AEK Athens. 
 
The former Parma star watched from the sidelines as his team-mates cruised to a 3-0 success over the Greek outfit and speculation in the media suggested that he was upset at being left out of Milan's opening salvo in the group stage of Europe's top club competition. 
Galliani played down the reports and revealed that the reason for his absence from the starting line-up was the tough itinerary ahead for the Milan giants. 
"Gilardino will play on Sunday, this is all planned," he said. "We have 24 good players on our side so the coach is forced to choose every time, but our men know when their turn will come. 
link

[Jack Sparrow]

I'm all for the lad...go Gila

[KillerMax]

Look at sig. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[LaPalma]

I think this might be the key season for Gila. After this one we'll know if he'll be a world class striker in 1 or 2 years, or one of those guys that by some reason never used their entire talent...
I surely hope and think it'll be the first option (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[hashkal]

IMO hes good CF. worth the money.

But Milan are'nt using him to his full potential. Parma had a gd tactical setup to rely on every ball to find him Gila needs to re-create some of his craftness with Milan.

[GULLIVER]

The guy needs to be used more. And he showed last year what he's capeable of. So let him play, and i'm much sure he'll prove our expectations

[han2503]

IMO hes good CF. worth the money.

But Milan are'nt using him to his full potential. Parma had a gd tactical setup to rely on every ball to find him Gila needs to re-create some of his craftness with Milan.

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.

[Fillipo Simone]

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)

[han2503]

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

[Rossoneri7]

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)

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)

[llsiamakll]

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????

[X-Offender]

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.

[dst]

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!!!

[X-Offender]

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.

[LaPalma]

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!!!

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

[dst]

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

definetely ...

[Rossoneri7]

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????

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)

[dst]

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

[Rossoneri7]

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)

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)

[dst]

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)

[MilanGilafan]

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)

[KillerMax]

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)

Never seen you before, Welcome!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[MilanGilafan]

Thanks (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[dst]

Gilardino feels Milan faith
Saturday 30 September, 2006

Alberto Gilardino has thanked Milan for renewing his contract until 2011 in a time when he’s struggling for goals.

“I am very happy and this is a great sign of confidence in my abilities and my future,” said the hitman.

Gilardino completed a £17m move from Parma in the summer of 2005 and scored 17 goals in his first season, going on to win the World Cup with Italy, but he is yet to find the back of the net this term.

“This contract is confirmation that I made the right choice by coming here to Milan,” added the 24-year-old.

“I’ll give everything I can to repay the club for its faith in me. This signature gives me the necessary push to get over this difficult moment in which I haven’t been able to score.”


Football Italia

[Rossoneri7]

“I’ll give everything I can to repay the club for its faith in me. This signature gives me the necessary push to get over this difficult moment in which I haven’t been able to score.”

Your days r numbered .. You have till mid-season !!!

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[dst]

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Don drops Cassano and Gila
Sunday 1 October, 2006


Roberto Donadoni has dropped Alberto Gilardino and Antonio Cassano, but recalled Luca Toni and Alex Del Piero against Ukraine and Georgia.

The return of the two World Cup winners – along with Vincenzo Iaquinta and the previously suspended Marco Materazzi – was expected, but Real Madrid starlet Cassano had impressed in the 1-1 draw with Lithuania.

Gilardino is yet to hit the back of the net for Milan this season, although his header hit the woodwork today, but it was still a surprise to see him dropped completely.

The new face is that of Lazio midfielder Stefano Mauri, while David Di Michele, Antonio Di Natale and Sampdoria’s Gennaro Del Vecchio retain their spots.

The Coach was originally set to unveil the list this afternoon, but delayed the announcement until he could receive news on Fabio Grosso’s muscular injury suffered during Inter’s 1-1 draw at Cagliari. It is not a serious problem and he is in the side.

The Azzurri desperately need points after a 1-1 draw with Lithuania and 3-1 defeat in France, so their chances of reaching the tournament depend on these next two games.

Andriy Shevchenko’s Ukraine – who were defeated 3-0 by Marcello Lippi’s men on their way to the World Cup triumph this summer – play at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on October 7.

The trip to Tbilisi to take on Georgia will take place on October 11. The Italy team will unite at the Coverciano training ground on Monday.

Goalkeepers: Abbiati (Torino), Amelia (Livorno), Buffon (Juventus)

Defenders: Barzagli (Palermo), Cannavaro (Real Madrid), Grosso (Inter), Materazzi (Inter), Nesta (Milan), Oddo (Lazio), Pasqual (Fiorentina), Zaccardo (Palermo), Zambrotta (Barcelona)

Midfielders: Camoranesi (Juventus), Del Vecchio (Sampdoria), De Rossi (Roma), Gattuso (Milan), Mauri (Lazio), Perrotta (Roma), Pirlo (Milan)

Forwards: Del Piero (Juventus), Di Michele (Palermo), Di Natale (Udinese), Iaquinta (Udinese), Inzaghi (Milan), Toni (Fiorentina)


Football Italia

[dst]

Del Piero ... yeah (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) And when I thought I wouldn't see his mug again after the Lippi era !! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

[KillerMax]

Del Piero ... yeah  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) And when I thought I wouldn't see his mug again after the Lippi era !!  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

I like Del Piero. The only Juve player I like and respect. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[dst]

I like Del Piero. The only Juve player I like and respect. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

So do I but I don't think he's up to it anymore !!

[han2503]

So Gila and Toni are dropped, but Di natale and Del Vecchio keep their place. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
Gila was probably Italies best player for Italy in the match against France and he proved that by scoring a goal. And Cassano had a great game against Lithuania, I can't see why he dropped them, Where as the other 2 didn't do sh!t when they played.

The Toni and Gila partnership worked great during the WC qualifiers, I can't see why he isn't continueing to use that formula, since it's already proven. If Donadoni continues like this, I can't see him staying as the NT coach for much longer. He needs to find the right combination of players that work well together and FAST.

[arivanjj]

I like Del Piero. The only Juve player I like and respect. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

me too... well him and buffon. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[misha]

So Gila and Toni are dropped, but Di natale and Del Vecchio keep their place.  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Toni has not been dropped

[X-Offender]

At least now Gila has 15 days of time to reach his peak form and get ready for the Sampdoria match.

[han2503]

Toni has not been dropped

Oops I meant Cassano there (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/blush.gif)

[MilanGilafan]

The Toni and Gila partnership worked great during the WC qualifiers, I can't see why he isn't continueing to use that formula, since it's already proven.

Yes, Toni and Gila worked really great together during the WC qualifiers !! I don't understand neither why Donadoni doesn't use the same formula, it was really effective !!!
I hope they'll play together again soon !!!!!


The azzuri played well yesterday, I hope they'll do the same Wednesday ! And I hope Pippo will be able to play a bit longer next time !! Great goal by Toni !!
Too bad Gila wasn't playing with him... next time I hope !!

This post has been edited by MilanGilafan: Oct 8 2006, 02:12 PM

[han2503]

Yes, Toni and Gila worked really great together during the WC qualifiers !! I don't understand neither why Donadoni doesn't use the same formula, it was really effective !!!
I hope they'll play together again soon !!!!!
The azzuri played well yesterday, I hope they'll do the same Wednesday ! And I hope Pippo will be able to play a bit longer next time !! Great goal by Toni !!
Too bad Gila wasn't playing with him... next time I hope !!

Yep again, the Italy attack last night was not working well imo, Del Piero was non existent, he had a few good touches in the beginning of the match, but got really tired as it went on, Iaquinta should not even be their let alone get the start.

If Donadoni wanted to play a trident attack, then he should have either called up Gila and Cassano and played

---Gila--Toni
----------------Cassano

upfront woth cassano a bit withdrawn or if he still insisted on calling up the same players then I would go for

----------Toni----------
Del Piero-----Di Michele

With Del Piero and Di Michele a bit withdrawn to help link the attack up with the midfield but not in a xmas tree formation

And yes Italy didn't conceed last night but where lucky that Buffon was having a good night, Nesta should have definately gotten the nod before Matrix, he is in great form at the moment, and Canna isn't so we need that someone that can leed the defensive line, and Nesta is the one that can do it well.

Just want to add, if we are going to try and go after any Ukrainian in the January transfer window, then Kalinichenko (is that how you spell it??) would be the one I would go after, he didn't play much last night cause he came on as a sub in the 2nd half, but man he is really talented, both his free-kicks made Buffon make a great save and he got into the game really quickly and made a graet impact, you could see what effect he had on Ukraine's midfield once he came on

[misha]

Just want to add, if we are going to try and go after any Ukrainian in the January transfer window, then Kalinichenko (is that how you spell it??) would be the one I would go after, he didn't play much last night cause he came on as a sub in the 2nd half, but man he is really talented, both his free-kicks made Buffon make a great save and he got into the game really quickly and made a graet impact, you could see what effect he had on Ukraine's midfield once he came on

He is talantad but very inconsistent. 1 good game = 3 bad games. He is not Milan class player at all IMO

[han2503]

He is talantad but very inconsistent. 1 good game = 3 bad games. He is not Milan class player at all IMO

Well I don't know much about him accept for his WC performances and the match against Italy, but I likes what I saw. Then again I don't follow the Ukrainian league so I have no idea about how consistant he is.

But since he would probably be bought to be a sub in our midfield, I don't think consistancy would be much of an issue

[misha]

Well I don't know much about him accept for his WC performances and the match against Italy, but I likes what I saw. Then again I don't follow the Ukrainian league so I have no idea about how consistant he is.

But since he would probably be bought to be a sub in our midfield, I don't think consistancy would be much of an issue

He plays in the russian league at Spartak.
I think we can find a better player even for a sub position. Preferable a young one like Gourcuff

[han2503]

He plays in the russian league at Spartak.
I think we can find a better player even for a sub position. Preferable a young one like Gourcuff

thought he played in ukraine (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

anyway, how old is he?

[misha]

thought he played in ukraine  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

anyway, how old is he?

You can see him in the CL also

He will be 28 in january

[han2503]

You can see him in the CL also

He will be 28 in january

Already 28? I thought he was younger

[jbryant1]

At least now Gila has 15 days of time to reach his peak form and get ready for the Sampdoria match.

Yeah we're still waiting for that peak to come..

[jbryant1]

Already 28? I thought he was younger

Yeah he was born in 82 he's like 24 or 25.

Lets hope he somehow develops in the next couple years. He's not really as young as he seems though.

[misha]

Yeah he was born in 82 he's like 24 or 25.

Lets hope he somehow develops in the next couple years. He's not really as young as he seems though.

No. He was born in 79

[misha]

Gila thanks Carletto

Alberto Gilardino could not hide his joy after scoring his first ever Champions League goal against Anderlecht. “I want to thank the Coach,” stated the striker.

The world champion had been struggling for form and was suffering a worrying goal drought.

However, he was on target in the derby with Inter before netting his first Champions goal in the final minutes of Wednesday’s match against the Belgian side.

“I’ve now scored two goals in two important games. I am happy because Milan played a great game, so my goal was just another reason to be satisfied,” said Gilardino to Milan Channel.

“Recently, everyone has been talking a lot and not all of what I heard was appropriate. But this is just the way football is.

“There are moments when everything goes well and you are lucky, while there are moments when everyone criticises you and you feel a lot of pressure,” continued the 24-year-old.

“However, I have the fortune of being part of a great team that cares for me. The Coach showed his trust in me and without that it would have been difficult to give my all.

“After the goal against Anderlecht I wanted to celebrate with the fans because they have always been great.

“They support us no matter what and last night’s victory was due to them as well,” said the ex-Parma man, who moved to the San Siro in 2005.

“It isn’t true that we are only motivated in the Champions League. Without the point deduction it would have been easier in the League, but we want to win points and fill in the gap.”

Football Italia

[Jack Sparrow]

Carletto (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

[drizzt]

congratulations gila on your first goal in CL !! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[aaron]

well done Gila
he's not a flop for sure!!

[MilanGilafan]

YEAHHHHHHHH !!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I knew he'd finally score !!

Great Gila, Great !!!

FORZA GILA !!!!

[MilanGilafan]

YEAAHHHHHH !! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I knew he'd finally score !

Well Done Gila !!

FORZA GILA !! GILARDINO SUONACI IL VIOLINO !!

[Milan Are Brilli...]

Yep, I was against him when he first joined but this season I have had faith in him for some reason even after the bad start, but he's coming good now (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Maybe a bit more faith from other people in things such as Milan winning things this season, will make things come good too (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[han2503]

Gila channels his anger

Alberto Gilardino says he used the anger and frustration of his goal drought to push him on and it could even help his campaign.

“I’d be a liar if I said I was relaxed and calm when the goals aren’t coming,” confessed the Milan striker.


“Hitting the back of the net is very important for a forward, let alone for someone who is accustomed to scoring regularly. Yet the anger and frustration I felt during this period pushed me to always do better.”


Gilardino finally broke through the barrier that had even seen him dropped for Italy’s recent Euro 2004 qualifiers, scoring in Milan’s 4-3 derby defeat to Inter and netting his first ever Champions League goal in a 4-1 mauling of Anderlecht.


“In Italy people are too quick to judge, both positively and negatively. There isn’t the right balance, so players are put on a pedestal and knocked down almost immediately.


“A mature sportsman has to accept criticism and look ahead. It’s crucial not to let them get to you or lose sleep over it. I’ve always worked hard in this period with the confidence that it’d sort itself out eventually.”


The former Parma man certainly isn’t the only Milan forward in the dock, as Pippo Inzaghi and Ricardo Oliveira haven’t scored in Serie A since Week 1.


This drought prompted inevitable complaints about the £30m sale of Andriy Shevchenko to Chelsea.


“It’s only normal that when the team isn’t scoring a few people looked back to someone who was no longer there,” added Gila.


“This is a forward line of great quality and we can do very well. Shevchenko’s shadow doesn’t loom over me and I don’t think it’s fair to compare us. I have been here for just two years, while he gave a great deal to this club over seven seasons. I hope it’s what I’ll be able to do and I try every day to make sure he’s not missed.”


The Rossoneri are 14 points adrift of leaders Inter, partly thanks to the eight-point Calciopoli penalty, but the midweek victory over Anderlecht all but secured their passage to the next round of the Champions League.


“It’s not true that we put more effort into the European games. It’s not easy to go for the Scudetto looking at the table right now, so from Sunday we must take it one match at a time without paying attention to our position in the standings. We have to react against Atalanta and try to recover as much lost ground as we can.”

Football Italia

[dst]

Gila channels his anger

yeah him and Naruto !! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Jack Sparrow]

"...and I try every day to make sure he’s not missed.”

We know boyo! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[jbryant1]

No. He was born in 79

Nah he was born on 5-7-82 it says it on ACMilan.com and Uefa.com.

I couldn't imagine why he would be in a Milan jersey other than the prospect that he will develop into a top player.

[misha]

Nah he was born on 5-7-82 it says it on ACMilan.com and Uefa.com.

I couldn't imagine why he would be in a Milan jersey other than the prospect that he will develop into a top player.

Gilardino was born in 82 but we were talking about Kalynychenko earlier and you thought it was about Gila

[jbryant1]

Gilardino was born in 82 but we were talking about Kalynychenko earlier and you thought it was about Gila

Ah I see. Yeah I figured you would know the his age.

[Tennie]

(I'm sorry if this is in the wrong place).

I was a little surprised today when peeking at the AC Milan website during my lunch break. Announcements like the one quoted below are just...odd.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT
12/8/2006
Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani clarified: ‘It is absolutely false that I paid someone to not publish a photo of Alberto Gilardino.’

So I did a quick look-through of the various Italian dailies (sports and non) online. Apparently, the photo in question (if it exists) is of Gilardino and Barbara Berlusconi at a disco. There's talk about this photographer blackmailing VIPs to keep private and/or embarrassing photos out of the press, and there's talk of legal investigations, but that's the gist of it. (see links below) I consider the sources quoted to be generally relatively reliable.

Given recent events and the rumors surrounding Barbara Berlusconi's possible financial control of the club's purse-strings, I found the articles interesting.

Links to the articles:

Gazetta dello Sport


Corriere 1


Corriere 2

[misha]

^^ Barbara swapped Kaladze for Gila (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[dst]

^^ Barbara swapped Kaladze for Gila (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

isn't Gila married?

He-he!! In any case Silvio must not be really proud of Barbara... just imagine the stuff that we don't know... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Milan: A dip in form? Yeah right!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[agenth]

what is this about?
which photo, and why would he pay for it not to be published lol ?!?!?

anyways, Gila has a girlfriend

[han2503]

(I'm sorry if this is in the wrong place).

I was a little surprised today when peeking at the AC Milan website during my lunch break. Announcements like the one quoted below are just...odd.
So I did a quick look-through of the various Italian dailies (sports and non) online. Apparently, the photo in question (if it exists) is of Gilardino and Barbara Berlusconi at a disco. There's talk about this photographer blackmailing VIPs to keep private and/or embarrassing photos out of the press, and there's talk of legal investigations, but that's the gist of it. (see links below) I consider the sources quoted to be generally relatively reliable.

Given recent events and the rumors surrounding Barbara Berlusconi's possible financial control of the club's purse-strings, I found the articles interesting.

Links to the articles:

Gazetta dello Sport
Corriere 1
Corriere 2

Marina is the one that controls the finances not Barbara.

Barbara is the hot one. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

^^ Barbara swapped Kaladze for Gila (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

isn't Gila married?

He-he!! In any case Silvio must not be really proud of Barbara... just imagine the stuff that we don't know...  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Milan: A dip in form? Yeah right!!  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)   (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I think he's engaged (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[agenth]

(IMG:http://archive.olycom.it/olycom/foto/01/00/06/41/48/000008w.jpg)

(IMG:http://archive.olycom.it/olycom/foto/01/00/06/40/41/000013w.jpg)

(IMG:http://archive.olycom.it/olycom/foto/01/00/06/41/48/000012w.jpg)

(IMG:http://archive.olycom.it/olycom/foto/01/00/06/41/48/000013w.jpg)

(IMG:http://archive.olycom.it/olycom/foto/01/00/06/41/48/000016w.jpg)

(IMG:http://archive.olycom.it/olycom/foto/01/00/06/41/48/000010w.jpg)

(IMG:http://archive.olycom.it/olycom/foto/01/00/06/41/48/000015w.jpg)

[agenth]

(IMG:http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b66/shaph/xx/post_6_1151526701.jpg)
(IMG:http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b66/shaph/xx/1zlf1nd.jpg)
(IMG:http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b66/shaph/xx/1zlf1av.jpg)

so is this his girlfriend, or barbara?!?!

[misha]

This is Barbara getting ready so ^^^ is his girlfriend
(IMG:http://images-srv.leonardo.it/progettiweb/francescamariabersani/blog/barbara%20berlusconi%201.jpg)

This post has been edited by mishale: Dec 9 2006, 04:42 PM

[agenth]

huh? that's not the same as the pics I posted

[misha]

huh? that's not the same as the pics I posted

That's why I said that it's probably his girlfriend in your pictures

[dst]

That's why I said that it's probably his girlfriend in your pictures

she is... m1ke did post a picture of Gila and her some time ago!

This post has been edited by dst: Dec 9 2006, 11:03 AM

[LaPalma]

she is... m1ke did post a picture of Gila and her some time ago!

She's really hot...

[agenth]

Gila was today in AcMilan's chat:
http://www.acmilan.com/chat.aspx?c=13
pics from the Chat...

(IMG:http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/5845/gilajx0.jpg)
(IMG:http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/1788/gila2de5.jpg)
(IMG:http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/4731/gila3ty7.jpg)

[X-Offender]

He listens to Oasis and Red Hot Chili Peppers! I love you Gila! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[anano1214]

who is Barbara?

[misha]

who is Barbara?

Berlusconi's daughter

[anano1214]

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Ry4n]

Hey everyone i found Gilas site and it shows all his goals !!

http://www.gilardino11.com/video.html




FORZA GILA !!!

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif)