[Portman]

I'm hungry. Need the some official match as soon as possible. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

Gonna play the winner of the leg: Red Star Belgrade - Cork City (The 2nd leg is next Wednesday and it's 1-0 for Red Star, and they play at home the 2nd match. So we'll probably going to Belgrade...)

First leg will be played on 8/9 August in San Siro and the second one on 22/23th.

Let the party begin!

PS: I hope some MOD change the Topic Title soon, putting the right things, when the confirmation come out.

[dst]

I'm starving (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[GULLIVER]

Everybody is hungry, so Carlo should cook something for us (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[han2503]

I hope we don't jinx this by opening this thread before UEFA even accepted us into the CL. Remember we aren't sure we are even going to be in it

[Portman]

I hope we don't jinx this by opening this thread before UEFA even accepted us into the CL. Remember we aren't sure we are even going to be in it

True. But, we all hope so. Would be a shame for the nº1 in UEFA ranking not to be in the CL... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

UEFA Team Ranking 2007
Last update: Sat, 29 Jul 2006 10:06:28 CET

  02/03  03/04  04/05  05/06  06/07  rank07
1  AC Milan  Ita  31.2560  16.9285  31.6200  26.0675  0.2825  106.154
2  FC Barcelona  Esp  31.1150  16.7230  17.1040  34.1620  3.2825  102.386
3  Internazionale  Ita  28.2560  15.9285  22.6200  24.0675  3.2825  94.154
4  Juventus  Ita  29.2560  12.9285  23.6200  23.0675  0.2825  89.154
5  Real Madrid  Esp  27.1150  21.7230  18.1040  17.1620  3.2825  87.386

This post has been edited by Portugal: Jul 30 2006, 04:20 PM

[dst]

Everybody is hungry, so Carlo should cook something for us (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/tongue.gif)

[Rossoneri7]

Would be a shame for the nº1 in UEFA ranking not to be in the CL...  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

#1 .. That is news for me (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

[Portman]

#1 .. That is news for me  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

http://www.xs4all.nl/~kassiesa/bert/uefa/d.../trank2007.html

You can check it every time you want. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[GULLIVER]

http://www.xs4all.nl/~kassiesa/bert/uefa/d.../trank2007.html

You can check it every time you want.  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

OK. Italians dominating. I hope this chart will be the same next year this time. Though it will be hard to keep it like this.

[Delija]

Please visit web sites of Red Star fans http://www.delije.net

[Rossoneri7]

Please visit web sites of Red Star fans http://www.delije.net

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) .. A translator please .. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[GULLIVER]

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)   .. A translator please ..    (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

Do you need one??? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)
I can only guess what's written there.
"Oh my god, we'll play against Milan (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) , why, why, why? "

[Delija]

Do you need one???  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)
I can only guess what's written there.
"Oh my god, we'll play against Milan (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) , why, why, why? "

No!!! We dont fear any world club, and web site is about Red Star fans (Delije) not club!!! I just wanna present you what we are. We dont care about game, we only chear for our club! And i think with out new players we can pass Ac Milan in CL. Just Like we passed Ac Roma with 3:1 (for us) score

here you have english version http://www.delijeonline.com
http://fc-redstar.net

Here is one picture from the game http://www.delije-caffe.net/galerija/index...4&frpg=3&f=#pic


ciao rossoneri

This post has been edited by Delija: Aug 1 2006, 12:40 PM

[GULLIVER]

No!!! We dont fear any world club, and web site is about Red Star fans (Delije) not club!!! I just wanna present you what we are. We dont care about game, we only chear for our club! And i think with out new players we can pass Ac Milan in CL. Just Like we passed Ac Roma with 3:1 (for us) score

here you have english version http://www.delijeonline.com
                                            http://fc-redstar.net

Here is one picture from the game http://www.delije-caffe.net/galerija/index...4&frpg=3&f=#pic
ciao rossoneri

I didn't get who is this (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
FORZA MILAN:devilsmiley:

[Portman]

No!!! We dont fear any world club, and web site is about Red Star fans (Delije) not club!!! I just wanna present you what we are. We dont care about game, we only chear for our club! And i think with out new players we can pass Ac Milan in CL. Just Like we passed Ac Roma with 3:1 (for us) score

here you have english version http://www.delijeonline.com
                                            http://fc-redstar.net

Here is one picture from the game http://www.delije-caffe.net/galerija/index...4&frpg=3&f=#pic
ciao rossoneri

Cheers, man! Good attitude. I like people who think positive, even when facing big clubs.

Well, we'll see if we can participate on the CL tomorrow...

[Rossoneri7]

No!!! We dont fear any world club, and web site is about Red Star fans (Delije) not club!!! I just wanna present you what we are. We dont care about game, we only chear for our club! And i think with out new players we can pass Ac Milan in CL. Just Like we passed Ac Roma with 3:1 (for us) score

here you have english version http://www.delijeonline.com
                                            http://fc-redstar.net

Here is one picture from the game http://www.delije-caffe.net/galerija/index...4&frpg=3&f=#pic
ciao rossoneri

First off welcome to our site..

Secondly, good luck on the match cuz if you think Roma were something to compare with, well you'll need luck..

Thirdly, almost everyone here is friendly so enjoy the forum

[Rossoneri7]

*double posting*

This post has been edited by Rossoneri7: Aug 1 2006, 11:25 PM

[Portman]

Tomorrow 14:00 (Italia)... is the veredict.

Can't wait...

This post has been edited by Portugal: Aug 2 2006, 12:05 AM

[Delija]

Cheers, man! Good attitude. I like people who think positive, even when facing big clubs.

Well, we'll see if we can participate on the CL tomorrow...

i hope you will participate in CL.

[m1ke]

i hope you will participate in CL.

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

It's nice to have fans from opposing teams on here - especially when they're well behaved!

Good luck in the tie.

[m1ke]

Apparently 4 defenders are going to miss the first leg (Nesta, Maldini, Cafu, Bonera!), so 100% focus is going to be needed. I'm guessing we'll line up something like this at the back...

Dida

Simic - Billy - Kaladze - Favalli

Should be interesting!

[Portman]

Oh my god 4 defenders out?! ... it's good the first leg is at home.

[Rossoneri7]

Dida

Simic - Billy - Kaladze - Favalli

Should be interesting!

Ur not serious (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

Well if Billy could keep a clean sheet against Barca, I guess he could hold on for another 90 mins .. although another defender should be brought in other than Bonera

[han2503]

I also though Kaladze was going to be out, that's why Carlo said he would use Favalli in the centre.

Man if we are going to sign another defender we better work fast

[han2503]

Let's see what we'll do tonight in the friendly. Maybe Carlo will only use 3 defenders

---------Simic--Billy--Favalli---------

[X-Offender]

I also though Kaladze was going to be out, that's why Carlo said he would use Favalli in the centre.

Yes, he's out too, along with Nesta, Maldini, Cafu and Bonera, like m1ke stated before. Ancelotti said he will try Brocchi on the right and Favalli as centreback. So it should be something like this:

-------------------Dida----------------------

Brocchi--Costacurta--Favalli--Serghino

[han2503]

Yes, he's out too, along with Nesta, Maldini, Cafu and Bonera, like m1ke stated before. Ancelotti said he will try Brocchi on the right and Favalli as centreback. So it should be something like this:

-------------------Dida----------------------

Brocchi--Costacurta--Favalli--Serghino

Oh yeah I forgot about Serginho and Janku

This post has been edited by han2503: Aug 2 2006, 05:34 PM

[Portman]

HT Red Star Belg. (S&M) 2 - 0 Cork City

OK... it's confirmed. Milan vs. Red Star ' 9th August ' San Siro - 1st leg - 19:45

Some moderator update the topic's name, please.

[han2503]

OK... it's confirmed. Milan vs. Red Star ' 9th August ' San Siro - 1st leg - 19:45

Some moderator update the topic's name, please.

I heard cork city where a really lousy team is this true and the ruselt is just flattering Red star too much? (one of the goals was an own goal though)

[Portman]

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: MILAN TO PLAY RED STAR

8/2/2006

MILAN - Milan will now face Red Star Belgrade on August 9 at the San Siro in the Champions League third round preliminary stage after the Serbian side defeated Cork City 3-0 for a 4-0 aggregate win.

[m1ke]

Ah, forgot about Kaladze! I'd rather play Simic at right back than Brocchi.

Simic - Billy - Favalli - Serginho

[han2503]

Ah, forgot about Kaladze! I'd rather play Simic at right back than Brocchi.

Simic - Billy - Favalli - Serginho

Totally right

X-offender said that he didn't impress at right back, and Favalli was surprisingly good in the middle, so I would use your back line for this match

[KillerMax]

Ah, forgot about Kaladze! I'd rather play Simic at right back than Brocchi.

Simic - Billy - Favalli - Serginho

Why not Janku as LB? He is more defensive than Serginho and considering Favalli is not that great of a defender, I think we should really think about it.
BTW, the average age of that backline is 35... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

This post has been edited by pKillerMax: Aug 3 2006, 03:29 AM

[GULLIVER]

BTW, the average age of that backline is 35...  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

Sad, isn't it??? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[milan00047]

I'm Utterly confused: Is it Crvena Zvezda or Red Star Belgrade?????
Anyway here's my starting lineup:
---------------Dida---------------------
-Simic--Billy---Kaladze--Serginho---
-------Gatusso©----Vogel-------------
----Kaka------Gourcuff----Janku-----
------------Gilardino-------------

[misha]

I'm Utterly confused: Is it Crvena Zvezda or Red Star Belgrade?????

It's the same thing. Red Star in their language means Crvena Zvezda

[milan00047]

maybe its something like Lille is called LOSC Metropole in uefa.com

[misha]

maybe its something like Lille is called LOSC Metropole in uefa.com

Serbian| |English
Crvena = Red
Zvezda = Star

[KillerMax]

I'm Utterly confused: Is it Crvena Zvezda or Red Star Belgrade?????
Anyway here's my starting lineup:
---------------Dida---------------------
-Simic--Billy---Kaladze--Serginho---
-------Gatusso©----Vogel-------------
----Kaka------Gourcuff----Janku-----
------------Gilardino-------------

Kaladze is not availble...
What happened to him anyways? Anyone know anything?

This post has been edited by pKillerMax: Aug 3 2006, 07:52 AM

[I_Rossoneri]

Ah, forgot about Kaladze! I'd rather play Simic at right back than Brocchi.

Simic - Billy - Favalli - Serginho

That is a very worrying backline, why oh why didn't we sign a decent defender because we are now gambling with our CL future.

[I_Rossoneri]

Kaladze is not availble...
What happened to him anyways? Anyone know anything?

Isn't he injured?

[adooooo]

The backline is probably going to look like it did yesterday against Lecco.
This means that Milan will play like this.

Brocchi-Costacurta-Favalli-Jankulovski

I am getting a bit worried. This backline is horrible. All those four should be sitting at the bench, well mabe not Janku but he is close.

[han2503]

I'm Utterly confused: Is it Crvena Zvezda or Red Star Belgrade?????
Anyway here's my starting lineup:
---------------Dida---------------------
-Simic--Billy---Kaladze--Serginho---
-------Gatusso©----Vogel-------------
----Kaka------Gourcuff----Janku-----
------------Gilardino-------------

I like your formation, but why no seedorf he was easily our best player yesterday.

BTW Kaka and Kaladze are not available for this game

[X-Offender]

I like your formation, but why no seedorf he was easily our best player yesterday.

BTW Kaka and Kaladze are not available for this game

What?! You mean Kakà won't play against Red Star? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

[KillerMax]

What?! You mean Kakà won't play against Red Star? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

Yeah, why not? I don't remember anything being said about that...

[Rossoneri7]

A little history from acmilan.com

ALL ABOUT FC RED STAR BELGRADE
8/3/2006 3:19:00 PM
Fudbalski klub Crvena zvezda – FC Red Star Belgrade

The club was founded in 1945 and their uniform is comprised of a red and white striped jersey, red shorts and red socks.

Trophies: 24 State Championships, 21 National Cups, 1 European Cup, 1 Intercontinental Cup.

Red Star's city rival is FK Partizan. The Serbian league starts on Saturday and their first game is at home against Voždovac Belgrade.

President: Dragan Stojkovic.

Coach: Dusan Bajevic.

Red Star eliminated Cork City to qualify for the third preliminary round. Score: Cork City-Stella Rossa 0-1 (1 goal Behan), Stella Rossa-Cork City 0-3 (Milovanovic, Zigic 2 goals). Lineup (4-4-2): Randjelovic; Pantic, Bisevac, Joksimovic, Basta; Perovic, Jankovic, Kovacevic, Milovanovic; Georgiev, Zigic.

Red Star has played against an Italian team 19 times: with 3 victories for the Biancorossi, 6 ties and 10 Italian victories.

Red Star has played Milan once: in 1988 when Arrigo Sacchi won his first European Cup, they met in the final-sixteen, first leg in Milan (1-1), then second leg in Belgrade where the game was suspended due to fog, an amazing shot by Van Basten was cancelled in the rescheduled game and after 120’ with the result still 1-1 they went into a penalty shootout, in which Rossoneri hero Giovanni Galli scored the winning goal.

[florenti1]

Kaka hasnt been used in the friendly match against Lecco
Ancelotti said that Kaka needs to work and the players who have been used in this game will play against Red Star

[han2503]

Kaka hasnt been used in the friendly match against Lecco
Ancelotti said that Kaka needs to work and the players who have been used in this game will play against Red Star

Man I can't see us playing with that defense, they where messing up too much in that friendly, our midfield and attack are fine, I think that if Gila would try and do more work in his dribbling and shooting skills I think that he could do something similar to what Sheva did, yesterday he was playing that role and I thought he did really well his passes and through passes where all precise for Pippo that gave him to clear chances to score. All he really needs to work on is shooting from distance and I think he could work much better next to Pippo

[KillerMax]

Man I can't see us playing with that defense, they where messing up too much in that friendly, our midfield and attack are fine, I think that if Gila would try and do more work in his dribbling and shooting skills I think that he could do something similar to what Sheva did, yesterday he was playing that role and I thought he did really well his passes and through passes where all precise for Pippo that gave him to clear chances to score. All he really needs to work on is shooting from distance and I think he could work much better next to Pippo

That's what I'm hoping for too! I think he will surprise us this season! Forza Gila! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)
And as for the defence... I really think we should play with a lone striker... and two defensive midfielders! That would make us more defensive. Just a thought.

This post has been edited by pKillerMax: Aug 4 2006, 01:07 AM

[han2503]

That's what I'm hoping for too! I think he will surprise us this season! Forza Gila! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)
And as for the defence... I really think we should play with a lone striker... and two defensive midfielders! That would make us more defensive. Just a thought.

I think so too, we definately shouldn't go on an all out attack, I think red star will play very defensive like what PSV did last yer against us in the group stage we had a million shots and the ball was constantly at our feet but they basically played with 11 players in the box, so we shouldn't attack much because we might get caught on the counter and looking at the old legs inm our defense I can see us conceede if this happens.

We should start off coshiously and see what they will do, then try and play our game, hopefully we will keep a clean sheet and score atleast 2 goals

[KillerMax]

I think so too, we definately shouldn't go on an all out attack, I think red star will play very defensive like what PSV did last yer against us in the group stage we had a million shots and the ball was constantly at our feet but they basically played with 11 players in the box, so we shouldn't attack much because we might get caught on the counter and looking at the old legs inm our defense I can see us conceede if this happens.

We should start off coshiously and see what they will do, then try and play our game, hopefully we will keep a clean sheet and score atleast 2 goals

Red Star sounds like a pretty sacry team... Like one of those teams that play with their heart and give their all... Those kind of teams usually give us a really hard time and we occasionally lose a couple players due to injuries in such delicate games... I really hope Costacurta can make us proud. He is still a very reliable defender. His only problem? Definitely his speed. At 40, I can't expect more from him... And Favalli? Gosh... i don't know what to say about him. I just hope he doesn't **** up tomorrow... Otherwise I will be very mad. Imagine losing the game because Favalli, our new great siging made a little booboo... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Really hope Cralo can pull things together and show everyone how powerful we are even without much training! Forza Rossoneri!

[han2503]

Red Star sounds like a pretty sacry team... Like one of those teams that play with their heart and give their all... Those kind of teams usually give us a really hard time and we occasionally lose a couple players due to injuries in such delicate games... I really hope Costacurta can make us proud. He is still a very reliable defender. His only problem? Definitely his speed. At 40, I can't expect more from him... And Favalli? Gosh... i don't know what to say about him. I just hope he doesn't **** up tomorrow... Otherwise I will be very mad. Imagine losing the game because Favalli, our new great siging made a little booboo... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Really hope Cralo can pull things together and show everyone how powerful we are even without much training! Forza Rossoneri!

From what I heard about them, they are definately that type of team, especially when playing at home, and they apperantly have a pretty good attacker (zigic is his name I think) that likes to put a lot of pressure on the defense so , Billy and Favalli better do better then they did in the friendly, hopefully they will get to prepare better in the next few days.

I,ve got to say though that Favalli wasn't half as bad as I thought as he would be, still nothing to brag about but he was solid enough, but considering the cr@ppy team we where playing yesterday, we can't really say how he will do tomorrow, I really wish that atleast Kaladze could have been available

[KillerMax]

From what I heard about them, they are definately that type of team, especially when playing at home, and they apperantly have a pretty good attacker (zigic is his name I think) that likes to put a lot of pressure on the defense so , Billy and Favalli better do better then they did in the friendly, hopefully they will get to prepare better in the next few days.

I,ve got to say though that Favalli wasn't half as bad as I thought as he would be, still nothing to brag about but he was solid enough, but considering the cr@ppy team we where playing yesterday, we can't really say how he will do tomorrow, I really wish that atleast Kaladze could have been available

We are not playing tomorrow. August 9th.
(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[X-Offender]

I,ve got to say though that Favalli wasn't half as bad as I thought as he would be, still nothing to brag about but he was solid enough, but considering the cr@ppy team we where playing yesterday, we can't really say how he will do tomorrow, I really wish that atleast Kaladze could have been available

Yes, Favalli did pretty good, was very solid. But like you said, we were playing against Lecco, Serie C2 team. Against Red Star we should be very concetrated, put a lot of preassure and play the ball as fast as we can. And one other thing, Brocchi should be replaced by Simic. The right back isn't his position, definitely. (Now don't tell me Simic isn't availabe, too (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) )

[KillerMax]

Yes, Favalli did pretty good, was very solid. But like you said, we were playing against Lecco, Serie C2 team. Against Red Star we should be very concetrated, put a lot of preassure and play the ball as fast as we can. And one other thing, Brocchi should be replaced by Simic. The right back isn't his position, definitely. (Now don't tell me Simic isn't availabe, too (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) )

I'm pretty sure he is... But it seems like Carlo and him don't quite get along...

[han2503]

We are not playing tomorrow. August 9th.
(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

oops let my fingers slip there. At first I couldn't see where I wrote tomorrow so I had to read the whoile thing again

[han2503]

I'm pretty sure he is... But it seems like Carlo and him don't quite get along...

Yep it sure seems that way.

For those who saw the game yesterday did Simic come on against Lecco because I forgot

[X-Offender]

For those who saw the game yesterday did Simic come on against Lecco because I forgot

No, he didn't.

[arivanjj]

we shouldn't worry too much about this game cause just the word Milan will scare the hell outta them

but it'll be a good game to watch

[Delija]

we shouldn't worry too much about this game cause just the word Milan will scare the hell outta them

but it'll be a good game to watch

Hi again. just wanna say that delije are frendly funs and we welcome any funs from all over the world so please come to Belgrade and see the miracle that Delije offer!

[ljuba1]

[COLOR=red][SIZE=7]
Forza Stella Rossa!!! Even though Milan is a huge favorite against us, we still have a chance. If we get a tie or are down by one after first game, you never know what can happen in Belgrade(just ask Roma from las year).
If you win and you go to CL you should know that us Red Star fans will be cheering for you.
A lot of Red Star fans like AC Milan a lot since our Dejan Savicevic played for you and brought you a lot of joy and Europian title right after he got one for us in 1991 in Bari.
Good luck and see you in Milan. (North side gate 45 and 46)

[m1ke]

Welcome ljuba1 - enjoy the game(s)!

Ignoring what Carlo has already said, don't you think this game would suit the Xmas tree better? We've got the extra midfielders to make it work and we're a bit short up front at the moment - it makes sense to me. Plus it will allow us to play posession football against Red Star which is exactly what we need to do in order to get the result - quick tempo stuff won't work because they're about 4 weeks ahead of us in terms of fitness.

[Rossoneri7]

Welcome ljuba1 - enjoy the game(s)!

Ignoring what Carlo has already said, don't you think this game would suit the Xmas tree better? We've got the extra midfielders to make it work and we're a bit short up front at the moment - it makes sense to me. Plus it will allow us to play posession football against Red Star which is exactly what we need to do in order to get the result - quick tempo stuff won't work because they're about 4 weeks ahead of us in terms of fitness.

Yes that is an option, since they are very well prepared. But I think the best defence is to attack (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[misha]

Simic has a back problem and he is probably won't play (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[X-Offender]

Don't know about you guys, but I haven't read or heard anywhere yet that Kakà won't play in the first match. Is this for sure or what?

[Portman]

Don't know about you guys, but I haven't read or heard anywhere yet that Kakà won't play in the first match. Is this for sure or what?

I hope he play. He he doesn't, rumours around him and Madrid will rise again. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[X-Offender]

I hope he play. He he doesn't, rumours around him and Madrid will rise again.  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Yeah, and until 23rd it's going to be a hell (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[Rossoneri7]

Name: Nikola Žigić

Nationality: Serbia
Birth Date: 25.09.1980


The 202 cm tall striker from Crvena Zvezda scored 16 goals in the national championship and further 6 goals in the UEFA Cup in the year 2005. Overall he scored a total of 55 goals in 77 matches for Zvezda in only 2 years, which is an outstanding record. Of course, Zigic’s reputation got a boost, after scoring 3 goals for the national team in the year 2005. Above that he prepared two of the most important Kezman goals against Bosnia and Spain with his head during the 2006 World Cup qualifiers, becoming a key player in Ilija Petkovic’s team and a serious threat to defenders across Europe. In January 2006 he became target of almost every prestigious club in Europe, but he will most probably stay at Zvezda

Done some research on Red Star Belgrade ..

That's one of Red Star's forwards, he is what we should watch out for .. He is their Kaka, in simple terms ie.

[ljuba1]

Yes Zigic is really good, but we also have 2 other strickers Djokic and Purovic, but biggest addition is Bulgarian star Blago Georgiev who is a great middfielder and also stoper from Senegal Ibrahim Gaeye who just signed for Red Star.
If this was played later this year AC Milan would be favorite 80:20, but now I thhink margine is much smaller.
By the way, thank you for welcoming me Rosoneri.

[Rossoneri7]

If this was played later this year AC Milan would be favorite 80:20, but now I thhink margine is much smaller.
By the way, thank you for welcoming me Rosoneri.

Well, I don't know about the margins getting smaller .. It's the mind set that the players have to get into.

I know that Milan defies the odds time and time again, so you'll never know where Inzaghi might pop out from (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

This post has been edited by Rossoneri7: Aug 5 2006, 01:53 AM

[Portman]

Zigic is a good player. We'll better watch out.

[han2503]

Welcome ljuba1 - enjoy the game(s)!

Ignoring what Carlo has already said, don't you think this game would suit the Xmas tree better? We've got the extra midfielders to make it work and we're a bit short up front at the moment - it makes sense to me. Plus it will allow us to play posession football against Red Star which is exactly what we need to do in order to get the result - quick tempo stuff won't work because they're about 4 weeks ahead of us in terms of fitness.

Totally agree with you, plus with a more solid midfield our VERY fragile defense won't be put on as much pressure as it would be with the 4-3-1-2 formation.

I think our formation should be something like this

----------------Dida------------------
Brocchi--Billy--Favalli--Janku/Serg
------Gattuso---Pirlo---Ambro------
---------Gourcuff---Seedorf---------
---------------Pippo/Gila-------------

This way 2 defensive midfielders will be covering our defense and giving Pirlo more freedom. Kaka is training on his own right now and Carlo said he wouldn't be available at least not for the first match, so I put Gourcuff next to Seedorf considering how well they seem to work together.

Pippo would be my first option here because if Gila's luck in the CL hasn't changed at all from last year, I wouldn't try to risk it

[Rossoneri7]

Totally agree with you, plus with a more solid midfield our VERY fragile defense won't be put on as much pressure as it would be with the 4-3-1-2 formation.

I think our formation should be something like this

----------------Dida------------------
Brocchi--Billy--Favalli--Janku/Serg
------Gattuso---Pirlo---Ambro------
---------Gourcuff---Seedorf---------
---------------Pippo/Gila-------------

This way 2 defensive midfielders will be covering our defense and giving Pirlo more freedom. Kaka is training on his own right now and Carlo said he wouldn't be available at least not for the first match, so I put Gourcuff next to Seedorf considering how well they seem to work together.

Pippo would be my first option here because if Gila's luck in the CL hasn't changed at all from last year, I wouldn't try to risk it

Wouldnt mind that, but why isn't Kaka in the line up ?

[X-Offender]

I think our formation should be something like this

----------------Dida------------------
Brocchi--Billy--Favalli--Janku/Serg
------Gattuso---Pirlo---Ambro------
---------Gourcuff---Seedorf---------
---------------Pippo/Gila-------------

I like it, we definitely should play like that. But I don't think Carlo would approve it (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[han2503]

Wouldnt mind that, but why isn't Kaka in the line up ?

Carlo said that he couldn't play, at least not in the first leg, don't ask me why, I think it was something related to his fitness

[han2503]

I like it, we definitely should play like that. But I don't think Carlo would approve it (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

I don't think that it's Carlo that wouldn't approve, but rather the big man upstairs (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (it's not god think higher (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) )

This post has been edited by han2503: Aug 5 2006, 03:31 AM

[Rossoneri7]

Carlo said that he couldn't play, at least not in the first leg, don't ask me why, I think it was something related to his fitness

Well I hope he does, we need him for this one (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

[GULLIVER]

Well I hope he does, we need him for this one (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

We espacially need him for the return leg, so I'd better have him for that one to be 100% fit.

[han2503]

We espacially need him for the return leg, so I'd better have him for that one to be 100% fit.

Well Galliani said that Kaka will play in the game so that th Real rumors will stop, I don't know if he will play the whole game, maybe Carlo will give him a run out in the last few minutes, You know to "metaphorically speaking" piss on Calderon's plans (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

This post has been edited by han2503: Aug 7 2006, 12:11 PM

[Delija]

Delije will come to San Siro in big number (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I can waith to see rossoneri live!!!
Here is some pic`s of Delije
(IMG:http://www.delije-caffe.net/galerija/gal/2006-2007/cz_vozdovac/delije6.jpg)
(IMG:http://www.delije-caffe.net/galerija/gal/2005-2006/cz_partizan/7.jpg)
(IMG:http://www.delije-caffe.net/galerija/gal/2005-2006/cz_roma/98.jpg)
Delije Away
(IMG:http://www.delije-caffe.net/galerija/gal/2005-2006/ofk_cz_finale_kupa/3.jpg)

This post has been edited by Delija: Aug 8 2006, 10:12 AM

[Rossoneri7]

Delije .. Good Luck .. Hope the third tier is good enough (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[RD.X]

So, Is Kaka playing or not? - If he does then Real will just have to shut up...rite

This post has been edited by RD.X: Aug 8 2006, 01:12 PM

[han2503]

So, Is Kaka playing or not? - If he does then Real will just have to shut up...rite

Well Galliani said that Kaka will play in the game so that th Real rumors will stop, I don't know if he will play the whole game, maybe Carlo will give him a run out in the last few minutes, You know to "metaphorically speaking" piss on Calderon's plans

Galliani said that he would play and as I said here ^^^ I think it's to shut Real up for good, because once he sets foot on the ground in a CL game Real can't play him in their CL games if he goes there

[Portman]

Hope Kaka' plays. At least the last 5min. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[florenti1]

08/08/2006
MILANO - Dusan Bajevic, allenatore della Stella Rossa, ha annunciato i 21 giocatori che prenderanno parte alla trasferta di Milano. In ogni caso ricordiamo che la lista ufficiale per questa partita sarà formata da 18 calciatori.

I giocatori che arriveranno oggi a Milano sono:
Ivan Randjelovic e Sasa Radivojevic - (portieri);

Aleksandar Pantic, Milan Bisevac, Djordje Tutoric, Nebojsa Joksimovic, Ibrahim Gueye, Dusan Basta, Marko Perovic, Dusan Andjelkovic - (difensori);

Nenad Kovacevic, Dejan Milovanovic, Radovan Krivokapic, Nikola Trajkovic, Nenad Milijas, Bosko Jankovic, Blagoj Georgiev, Eli Tadeu - (centrocampisti);

Milan Purovic, Nikola Zigic e Dusan Djokic (attaccanti

This are Red Star players for tomorrow

[florenti1]

08/08/2006

And this are our players

MILANO - Questi i 22 giocatori convocati da Carlo Ancelotti per il preliminare di domani contro la Stella Rossa:

Dida (1), Coppola (78), Kalac (16);

Cafu (2), Costacurta (5), Favalli (19), Jankulovski (18), Simic (17);

Ambrosini (23), Brocchi (32), Foggia (83), Gattuso (8), Gourcuff (20), Kakà (22), Pirlo (21), Seedorf (10), Serginho (27), Vogel (14);

Amoroso (37), Borriello (12), Inzaghi (9), Gilardino (11).

[Rossoneri7]

08/08/2006

And this are our players

Amoroso (37), Borriello (12), Inzaghi (9), Gilardino (11).

Where is the number '7' (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Saw him today playing against Feyonord .. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)

He created a goal .. But it wasnt for Milan (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/puke.gif)

And all this talk of a replacment and a 'preset for the fans' ... I dont think we will ever get anyone of his calibure, the sad thing is .. it's hitting me as we speak ..

Chelsea this means war (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/angry.gif) !!!!!

[m1ke]

I felt the same to begin with - but if he no longer wanted to play for Milan it's probably for the best.

[han2503]

Where is the number '7'  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)   Saw him today playing against Feyonord ..  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)

He created a goal .. But it wasnt for Milan (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/puke.gif)

And all this talk of a replacment and a 'preset for the fans' ... I dont think we will ever get anyone of his calibure, the sad thing is .. it's hitting me as we speak ..

Chelsea this means war (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/angry.gif) !!!!!

I prefer not to watch any chelsea games, can't stand the site of him in that shirt (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/puke.gif) and even though I know you're a big fan of his rossoneri7, but when I watch him I still feel a bit betrayed by him, I don't know why I still feel that way but I do.

I felt the same to begin with - but if he no longer wanted to play for Milan it's probably for the best.

Totally right, we are Milan we shouldn't want a player to play in our shirt but a player should want and feel honoured to put on such a prestigous shirt

This post has been edited by han2503: Aug 8 2006, 08:20 PM

[misha]

Where is the number '7'  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)   Saw him today playing against Feyonord ..  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)

He created a goal .. But it wasnt for Milan (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/puke.gif)

And all this talk of a replacment and a 'preset for the fans' ... I dont think we will ever get anyone of his calibure, the sad thing is .. it's hitting me as we speak ..

Chelsea this means war (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/angry.gif) !!!!!

I saw it too. I want him to do as good as possible while he won't plays against Milan.

[ljuba1]

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=7][COLOR=red] AC MIlan Official Web Site:
Breaking news: 24 hours before the game 41,000 tickets sold!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looks like Red Star fans "Delije" are traveling well. We are coming form all over the Europe. Even fans from USA are coming over. See you tommorow Rosoneri and if you go to LC good luck! We will be cheering for you.
Stella Rossa - Dejan Savicevic - AC Milan Champions Cup winners!!!

[KillerMax]

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=7][COLOR=red] AC MIlan Official Web Site:
Breaking news: 24 hours before the game 41,000 tickets sold!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looks like Red Star fans "Delije" are traveling well. We are coming form all over the Europe. Even fans from USA are coming over. See you tommorow Rosoneri and if you go to LC good luck! We will be cheering for you.
Stella Rossa - Dejan Savicevic - AC Milan Champions Cup winners!!!

Thanks for the nice comments! I hope to see a great game tomorrow! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

[Rossoneri7]

Well Galliani said that Kaka will play in the game so that th Real rumors will stop, I don't know if he will play the whole game, maybe Carlo will give him a run out in the last few minutes, You know to "metaphorically speaking" piss on Calderon's plans  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

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

All Milan need to do is include Kaka in the list they supply to UEFA for who is eligable to play .. And he will be commited to Milan for CL or UEFA till the end of the season.

So even if he doesnt play, he would already be cup tied (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[misha]

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

All Milan need to do is include Kaka in the list they supply to UEFA for who is eligable to play .. And he will be commited to Milan for CL or UEFA till the end of the season.

So even if he doesnt play, he would already be cup tied (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

No, I think he need to participate in the game

[Rossoneri7]

No, I think he need to participate in the game

Once the list is sent to UEFA, they don't care who plays .. eg. Ashley Coles name wasn't on the list for UEFA ... and so he would be eligible to play for Chelsea if he transfers.

But Kaka, since his name is on that list, wether he plays or not is not important, if he goes to Real Madrid, he wont participate in CL w/ them..

[misha]

Once the list is sent to UEFA, they don't care who plays .. eg. Ashley Coles name wasn't on the list for UEFA ... and so he would be eligible to play for Chelsea if he transfers.

But Kaka, since his name is on that list, wether he plays or not is not important, if he goes to Real Madrid, he wont participate in CL w/ them..

"A substitute player who is not fielded is entitled to play for another club competing in the same season UEFA's club competitions"
From Uefa regulations

[Rossoneri7]

"A substitute player who is not fielded is entitled to play for another club competing in the same season UEFA's club competitions"
From Uefa regulations

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) That's a first .. I don't know .. but i'll take ur word for this

[misha]

eg. Ashley Coles name wasn't on the list for UEFA ... and so he would be eligible to play for Chelsea if he transfers.

Reyes was on the bench yestarday but he is still eligible to play for Real if he moves .
soccernet.espn

[adooooo]

ATTENTION GAZZETTA LINK ATTENTION GAZZETTA LINK ATTENTION GAZZETTA LINK
(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/biggrin.gif)

Ok here we go. Some news that at least i feel comfortable with. The defence doesn´t look as bad as it was suppose to according to the Gazzetta. We were suppose to play with Brocchi-Costacurta-Favalli-Jankulovski but now it has changed a lot and I feel a lot happier. Here is the team tonight according to the Gazzetta.

(IMG:http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/8651/milanstellarossadr3.jpg)

FoooOOooOOrrzzaa!!

And I will miss the first half because of a match that i have to play (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

[Rossoneri7]

FoooOOooOOrrzzaa!!

And I will miss the first half because of a match that i have to play  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)   (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)   (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

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