[han2503]

Milan - AEK Athens

Group stage - Matchday 1 - 2006/2007

Wednesday 13th September 2006

Time: 20:45 (Italian time), 19:45 (UK time)

Let's try to get off to a winning start, I predict a 2-0

This post has been edited by han2503: Sep 6 2006, 02:56 PM

[dst]

Let's try to get off to a winning start, I predict a 2-0

It will depend on the result of the game against Lazio but I think we'll win AEK in the end!!!

2-1 for me!!

[LaPalma]

I predict a 1-0....Pippo will score for sure (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)

[amancik]

it is at San Siro ... so it must be a win ...

[dst]

it is at San Siro ... so it must be a win ...

Let it bwin then!!!! (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)

[Costacurta]

Hmm, Milan will only have played Lazio right? I think a slow start, 1-1 or something like that. Must win this group though, if we dont we have SERIOUS problems.

[misha]

I think it will be a big win. 3:0 Pippo 2 , Seedorf

[X-Offender]

C'mon, I bet AEK is even weaker than Red Star. 3-0 my prediction.

[han2503]

C'mon, I bet AEK is even weaker than Red Star. 3-0 my prediction.

I never actually saw them play but they are probably better prepared since we would only have 3 competitave matches under our belts, I say 2-0 or maybe 2-1 because our defence is still very fragile with all of our central defenders who are starters are coming from injuries. And our attack is still not fine-tuned enough for them to start scoring freely.

[aaron]

i think it will be 3-0 pipo, kaka, oliveira

[Portman]

It's in San Siro? I'll go for 2-0. Pippo and Oli.

[m1ke]

Yep, this has got 2-0 written allll over it (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Shame the CL games aren't included in the Prediction League (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[arivanjj]

yeah 2 - 0, pippo scoring both...

[Nova]

1-0 will do ... kaka

[amancik]

2-0!

Gilardino's first goal in CL (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)
Kaka'

[dst]

I'm telling you ... if we concede against AEK I'm going to kill myself!!!! (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/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[X-Offender]

Yep! Apparently AEK have draw their first three matches in the greek championship. It would be a real shame if we take goals from them.

[dst]

Yep! Apparently AEK have draw their first three matches in the greek championship. It would be a real shame if we take goals from them.

no it's not that. I said so because virtually their midfield (all 4 players) can be stopped just by Rinho ...

[LaPalma]

no it's not that. I said so because virtually their midfield (all 4 players) can be stopped just by Rinho ...

I know Rhino is fast and can run a lot, but...are they really THAT bad?

[dst]

I know Rhino is fast and can run a lot, but...are they really THAT bad?

well not really ... I mean at some occasion they might even get past him!!!!

well we shouldn't underestimate any team ... but I believe that if we play like we did against Lazio (that is .. not so good) we will be enjoying an easy - 3-0 win - CL -night!!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

[GULLIVER]

2-0!

Gilardino's first goal in CL  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

amen to that. I really hope so..

[m1ke]

1-0 will do ... kaka

I see you've come to your senses Marco (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[vito_online]

I'm sure that milan will win with a large victory. Champion's league is magic and they'll will show at san siro who's really milan after calciopolis. I Predict 4 0....
FORZA !!!!!!!!!

[han2503]

Well I've been hearing that they have been creating a lot of chances but not being able to score any of them, that's why they keep getting draws.

I don't know though, this is just what I've been hearing about them from other boards.

I really hope this happens since our defence still is out of it, it's good that we don't have to face anyone with clinical finishers right now.

I would like to see someone from our attack score 5 on them in a row (I hope it could be Gila, but that is just asking way too much of him and I don't think that he will even play) and if this happens one of our players will piss all over ES's record which is something I want to see.

[dst]

Well I've been hearing that they have been creating a lot of chances but not being able to score any of them, that's why they keep getting draws.

Right!! I like it ... people are informed ... AEK are indeed incapable of shooting on goal!!!
BUT they created those chances against PAOK (a team the players of which are not getting payed and do not have a sponsor on their jersyes yet - all because of economical problems ), OFI ( a team that barely survived relegation and signed quite a few "unpromising" players and ... Akratitos ( in English it means 'unstoppable' but they have never and will never be such especially when a hundred people is the maximum you're ever going to see in their home matches ... )
Oh yes ... AEK played in the 3rd qual. round against Hearts as well ... against which they
rarely created a chance and did not score before the Soctch were left with 10 and 9 men in the first and second tie respectively ...


... just show them what San Siro is made of!!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

[han2503]

Right!! I like it ... people are informed ... AEK are indeed incapable of shooting on goal!!!
BUT they created those chances against PAOK (a team the players of which are not getting payed and do not have a sponsor on their jersyes yet - all because of economical problems ), OFI ( a team that barely survived relegation and signed quite a few "unpromising" players and ... Akratitos ( in English it means 'unstoppable' but they have never and will never be such especially when a hundred people is the maximum you're ever going to see in their home matches ... )
Oh yes ... AEK played in the 3rd qual. round against Hearts as well ... against which they
rarely created a chance and did not score before the Soctch were left with 10 and 9 men in the first and second tie respectively ...
... just show them what San Siro is made of!!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

Ok this is great, maybe the five goals for one player is not much of a stretch. I think Pippo can surely do it if they are as bad as you say.

Btw what the hell kind of mess is your domestic league in?? I might have said that in my country football is really bad, but at least the players get paid. In all of the clubs!!!

btw like how you said that "unpromising" (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)

This post has been edited by han2503: Sep 11 2006, 10:47 PM

[dst]

Btw what the hell kind of mess is your domestic league in?? I might have said that in my country football is really bad, but at least the players get paid. In all of the clubs!!!

I'm telling you ... in some other team [Iraklis (= Hercules)] they even decided to skip training sessions because they had been left unpaid for more than three months!!!!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

btw like how you said that "unpromising"  (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)

that was actually a compliment!!! ... (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/tongue.gif)

[han2503]

I'm telling you ... in some other team [Iraklis (= Hercules)] they even decided to skip training sessions because they had been left unpaid for more than three months!!!!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Wow that bad?? I would have though that Greece would be more organised then that. And I thought that our league was messed up!!!

that was actually a compliment!!! ...  (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/tongue.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)

This post has been edited by han2503: Sep 11 2006, 11:14 PM

[dst]

Wow that bad?? I would have though that Greece would be more organised then that.

actually Greeks are really organised when it comes to rake-offs, boodles, bribes ... I guess this happens everywhere but obviously people outta here can latch on to the fact that the highest the level, the more money they can make out of things!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[Fillipo Simone]

We`r gonna win that one with 3 or 4 goals I think, lets say one of them will be Gilardino`s work (wooow...that would be something!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) )...We should play it easy and with confidence, I don`t like to make a bombastic start and then loose all the good things somewhere in the middle of the season. I like it when it starts a bit rocky and calm,... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[LaPalma]

I'm sure Pippo will score again, in the CL he's the best. Even better than Henry and maybe even beter than Chelskis new striker...

[Fillipo Simone]

I'm sure Pippo will score again, in the CL he's the best. Even better than Henry and maybe even beter than Chelskis new striker...

(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) hehehe,...you mean Kalou...?

[KillerMax]

I am going to bet, if Gila starts in this game he will score! You can take my word for it! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[X-Offender]

I'm pretty sure Gila and Pippo will start in the first line-up. Ancelotti said Oliveira is still out of form, so he doesn't have the 90 mins. in his feet yet.

[amancik]

I'm pretty sure Gila and Pippo will start in the first line-up. Ancelotti said Oliveira is still out of form, so he doesn't have the 90 mins. in his feet yet.

but don't you think it's incredible for an injured guy to already impress Jose Alfatini ?...

This post has been edited by amancik: Sep 12 2006, 02:03 AM

[X-Offender]

but don't you think it's incredible for an injured guy to already impress Jose Alfatini ?...

Well, he didn't impress me cause I knew him before and I knew what he is capable of. As for Altafini, he said he also knew him before, so... But he's probably impressed because of his personality and that he scored just after 8 minutes from his entrance.

[Portman]

I'm pretty sure Gila and Pippo will start in the first line-up. Ancelotti said Oliveira is still out of form, so he doesn't have the 90 mins. in his feet yet.

Oli out of form played better in 30 min, than Gilardino in 1 hour. Against Lazio.

This post has been edited by Portugal: Sep 12 2006, 02:08 AM

[amancik]

Oli out of form played better in 30 min, than Gilardino in 1 hour. Against Lazio.

exactly

[X-Offender]

Oli out of form played better in 30 min, than Gilardino in 1 hour. Against Lazio.

I know, but I'm quoting what Ancelotti said. And I would like to give Gila a chance against a lil' team like AEK. Really, that's his golden opportunity.

[amancik]

I know, but I'm quoting what Ancelotti said. And I would like to give Gila a chance against a lil' team like AEK. Really, that's his golden opportunity.

yeah, Gila really need this oppurtunity to start scoring if he wants to stay in the first eleven

anyway, you guys gonna watch chelsea's game just to see ex-milan player in action?

[Portman]

anyway, you guys gonna watch chelsea's game just to see ex-milan player in action?

Check out the [EU] CL thread on Football Forum. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[amancik]

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

[Portman]

I know, but I'm quoting what Ancelotti said. And I would like to give Gila a chance against a lil' team like AEK. Really, that's his golden opportunity.

Too bad... play with Inzaghi+Gilardino you know what's gonna happen... 1 of them will disappear... until Carletto put Oli on. Just like against Lazio.

Well... maybe not. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

This post has been edited by Portugal: Sep 12 2006, 03:02 AM

[dst]

Oli out of form played better in 30 min, than Gilardino in 1 hour. Against Lazio.

Gila had already played 180min with Italy where he did an amazing job!!!! I did not expect him to do anything against Lazio ... Rino couldn't even make it to the game, how do you expect Gila to do his job nice??? ....

[han2503]

Gila had already played 180min with Italy where he did an amazing job!!!! I did not expect him to do anything against Lazio ... Rino couldn't even make it to the game, how do you expect Gila to do his job nice??? ....

Wasn't Rino suspeneded?

But you're right, and from what I'm hearing about the match, Pirlo didn't do anything special either.

And these players have to play another game tomorrow. I think Gourcuff should have come in for Pirlo in the Lazio game. We can't afford for Pirlo to get burned out again with fatigue like last season, he is too vital.

Maybe he should be rested tomorrow, against AEK, as dst has been saying they are not good so we don't need a full strength team. And the games will get tougher as the season progresses and when that time comes we will need a Pirlo at 100%

[dst]

Wasn't Rino suspeneded?

Maybe he should be rested tomorrow, against AEK, as dst has been saying they are not good so we don't need a full strength team. And the games will get tougher as the season progresses and when that time comes we will need a Pirlo at 100%

Rino was suspended ofcourse but even in Paris he looked exhausted!!!

I think Pirlo should start so that the good start will be safely sealed ... Gourcuff could come later in the game!!!

Do not underestimate AEK ... they got nothing to lose in this game; when you got nothing to lose you play with no fear ... and that is what concerns me the most; then again the quality level is too low; we must kill the game in an instance!!!

[han2503]

Rino was suspended ofcourse but even in Paris he looked exhausted!!!

I think Pirlo should start so that the good start will be safely sealed ... Gourcuff could come later in the game!!!

Do not underestimate AEK ... they got nothing to lose in this game; when you got nothing to lose you play with no fear ... and that is what concerns me the most; then again the quality level is too low; we must kill the game in an instance!!!

You're right. But at least Pirlo should be rested in some not so important games. Parma don't look as strong as last season, so I would rest Pirlo then. Because when he is off-form he is still no use to us and it's better if he doesn't play because he starts to lose the ball in dangerous places

My formation fo this game would be something like this

Cafu--Nesta--Maldini--Janku (I removed the winger (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) )
--Gattuso---Pirlo---Seedorf--
--------------Kaka-------------
-----Gila/Pippo--Oliveira-----

I think Gila shoul be given the nod for this game, this is his golden opportunity to break his duck, and if somehow that doesn't happen and we need a goal, then Pippo should be brought in.

[Guest_fresh_prince7_*]

You'd like to think this will be a formality and milan will take 3 points from this game. Hopefully we can keep the clean sheet and score at least 3 goals.

I'm hoping we see the defensive line: bonera nesta kaladze jankulovski
in the future

If oliveira is fit, I think he should start with gila. From what I've seen of oli, my first impressions were he could be a real threat in europe, due to the open space for through balls and long runs. I'm expecting to see some good exchanges between oli, kaka' and pirlo.

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

[KillerMax]

I'm expecting to see some good exchanges between oli, kaka' and pirlo.

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

[C-Xaris]

re dst me pia omada ise stin ellada;

[misha]

re dst me pia omada ise stin ellada;

?

[dst]

re dst me pia omada ise stin ellada;

me kamia!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) apo pou eisai???

[Jack Sparrow]

no hablo greek....Lol....yo dst heard of the expression It's all greek and latin?? Guess you can never use that!

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As for the match...I'm going with han's formation...cept i'd let oli and pippo start. In my opinion, it's more important to get Oli in top notch form for CL. We are gonna need a lot from him...

Gila and Oli start against Parma...so does Gourcuff...

Man I wish...LaPalma was not Kaka in disguise but Carlo...


Ahh and score...I think 2-0 or 1-0...coz I'm providing for a tired and (by his standards) ineffective Pirlo.

[misha]

As for the match...I'm going with han's formation...cept i'd let oli and pippo start. In my opinion, it's more important to get Oli in top notch form for CL. We are gonna need a lot from him...

According to Carlo Pippo and Gila will start...

[Jack Sparrow]

Oh bugger?

Hey is Carlo there in this forum??

Well in that case..I'm sure Oli is not 100pc fit...no other explanation

[misha]

Hey is Carlo there in this forum??

I wish he were. We have good tips for him (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[misha]

Ancelotti aware of AEK danger

This may be Carlo Ancelotti's sixth season in charge of AC Milan but his desire to win has not diminished with the passage of time. Ahead of the Rossoneri's opening Group H encounter with AEK Athens FC on Wednesday the coach made it abundantly clear just how important he considers the UEFA Champions League, saying simply: "It's our main objective."

European love affair
Milan's love affair with the UEFA Champions League is such that their name has become synonymous with the competition. Only Real Madrid CF have won more European Champion Clubs' Cups and a glance at the Italian giants' performance in the tournament over the last five years pays testament to their coach. In that time Milan have reached the final twice, winning it in 2003, and the semi-finals and quarter-finals on one further occasion each.

'Dangerous ground'
However, Ancelotti has not got this far by underestimating his opposition, and was quick to contradict suggestions that a group containing AEK, LOSC Lille Métropole and RSC Anderlecht would be straightforward for the six-time winners. "You're on dangerous ground if you think things will be easy," said Ancelotti. "AEK may be little-known but it is the lesser-known sides that can spring surprises. We need to respect them the same way we do the bigger clubs. What's more, having played only one league match so far this season some clubs are fitter than us. They will be up for the fight and so must we be."

Winning start
Unlike their Greek counterparts, who have mustered draws in their first three league matches, Milan got their Serie A campaign off to a winning start by overcoming S.S. Lazio 2-1 on Sunday. Alessandro Nesta and Paolo Maldini returned to central defence after injury and Ancelotti refused to blame their lack of match sharpness for the Lazio goal, saying: "That wasn't a result of individual errors, the whole team got stretched. We need to be careful of counterattacks and get back quicker. This is a tournament we want to win and we can't afford to get off to a bad start."

First victory
Although underdogs, AEK also have no intention of starting the competition inauspiciously, even if they are still seeking their first UEFA Champions League victory after 18 games in the competition. The Greek outfit will take to the field with a positive attitude, according to their coach Lorenzo Serra Ferrer: "My players must only have one thing in mind and that's winning. Things can always change during the course of a match and we're playing a good side."

'Nothing to lose'
Serra Ferrer is without Ifeanyi Udeze due to a knee injury but refuses to be downbeat. "My hand is forced with the suspension to Nikolaos Georgeas and the Udeze injury but we're still going to give it our best shot. I wouldn't say that we have nothing to lose because there is always something to play for but we certainly aren't under the same pressure as Milan and there is no reason why we shouldn't give them a run for their money."

Probable lineups
Milan: Dida; Cafu, Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Nesta, Serginho; Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo, Clarence Seedorf, Kaká; Alberto Gilardino, Filippo Inzaghi.

AEK: Stefano Sorrentino; Martin Pautasso, Traianos Dellas, Bruno Cirillo, Stavros Giorgiopoulos; Emerson, Evangelos Moras, Vladimir Ivić; Júlio César, Nikolaos Lyberopoulos, Panagiotis Lagos.

link

[han2503]

Milan keen to get back to business


There have been few more difficult summers in the history of AC Milan than the one just past but the UEFA Champions League traditionally brings out the best in the Italian giants, and they will be looking to get off to a good start when they take on AEK Athens FC at the San Siro on Matchday 1.

• Finishing runners-up in Serie A would normally guarantee an automatic ticket to the UEFA Champions League group stage but a 30-point reduction for Milan's part in a sports tribunal case saw them relegated to third position. That put Carlo Ancelotti's men in the third qualifying round for Europe's premier club competition where they edged past FK Crvena Zvezda 3-1 on aggregate, with Filippo Inzaghi on target in each game.

Home comforts
• Six-time winners of the European Champion Clubs' Cup, Milan will be hoping to recapture their impressive home form in the competition. Ludovic Giuly's smart finish for FC Barcelona in last season's semi-final first leg, the only goal of the tie, spoiled a run of 12 wins in 13 home games.

• They have also been robust starters in each of the last four UEFA Champions League seasons - winning their opening fixture in each case and going on to top the group.

Past meetings• Milan faced AEK in the group stage of the 1994/95 UEFA Champions League - the teams have not met in the intervening 12 years and neither have Milan faced any opposition from Greece in that time - when they followed a 0-0 away draw with a 2-1 win in a game that took place in Trieste.

• It continued Milan's sequence of never having lost to Greek sides in UEFA competition. In the each of their previous three ties with Greek opposition to date, over the two games the Rossoneri have won at home and drawn away.

AEK task
• This is AEK's third UEFA Champions League campaign in five seasons and Lorenzo Serra Ferrer's team will be hoping to record their first ever victory in the competition in Milan. In a total of 18 games so far their record reads ten draws and eight defeats.

• On their last visit to Italy the Greek league runners-up managed to hold AS Roma to a 1-1 draw in the 2002/03 UEFA Champions League – the only time they have ever come away from the country with a result after six previous defeats.

UEFA.com

[Nova]

Again ... 1-0 kaka (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

1.Milan
2.AEK
3... Who gives a damn
4... see number 3

[amancik]

can't wait till tomorrow ... Gila plz score!

[Guest_fresh_prince7_*]

C'mon Milan, lets put on a show tonight.

Lots of goals to keep Nova busy uploading them during the match. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

[arivanjj]

Lots of goals to keep Nova busy uploading them during the match.  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

oh, i can garantee that...

[X-Offender]

We're probably going to play with this line-up:

Dida; Cafu, Simic, Maldini, Favalli; Brocchi, Gattuso, Gourcuff, Seedorf; R. Oliveira, Inzaghi.

[Portman]

We're probably going to play with this line-up:

Dida; Cafu, Simic, Maldini, Favalli; Brocchi, Gattuso, Gourcuff, Seedorf; R. Oliveira, Inzaghi.

I agree to rest Kaka' and Pirlo. Nesta too.

AEK should not be a big problem for those 11.

[X-Offender]

I agree to rest Kaka' and Pirlo. Nesta too.

AEK should not be a big problem for those 11.

Yep, but I would prefer Ambrosini instead of Brocchi as vice-Pirlo.

[Portman]

Milan Berlusconi in visita alla squadra

15:17 del 13 settembre - calciomercato.com

Il presidente del Milan, Silvio Berlusconi, ha raggiunto oggi il centro sportivo rossonero di Milanello in elicottero poco prima delle dodici e trenta. Ad accoglierlo, l'allenatore Carlo Ancelotti e il team manager Silvano Ramaccioni, con i quali si è intrattenuto. Poi il presidente si è trattenuto a colazione con la squadra e, a turno, si è seduto a tutti i tavoli fra i quali si suddividono i giocatori in sala da pranzo. La visita ha fatto molto piacere a tutti i rossoneri. Silvio Berlusconi ha lasciato Milanello alle 15 e ha confermato la sua presenza a San Siro questa sera per Milan-Aek Atene di Champions League.

Don Silvio will be at San Siro tonight. He want to see some goals. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Portman]

Yep, but I would prefer Ambrosini instead of Brocchi as vice-Pirlo.

Yup. But I don't know if Ambro is really 100% fit.

[X-Offender]

Yup. But I don't know if Ambro is really 100% fit.

You're probably right. He did some chlidish mistakes against Lazio.

[Nova]

C'mon Milan, lets put on a show tonight.

Lots of goals to keep Nova busy uploading them during the match.  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

Just one goal i'll be uploading , the one from kaka (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[C-Xaris]

me kamia!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) apo pou eisai???

apo tin kipro. kai ego me kamia mono milan

[Costacurta]

Is Kaladze injured or something becuase noones mentioning him. I think we could rest Maldini here since his situation will always be precarious. Cafu's attacking bite could be useful. I think I'd go with this

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

Cafu---------Bonera---------Nesta-------Kaladze(if avail, then Serg)


--------Gattuso------Pirlo------Seedorf--------


-------------------Gourcuff------------------------

-------------Gila--------------Olivera

I too fancy giving Gila the chance to get some confidence here in CL, we know Pippo is one of the most reliable strikers in Europe still, and obviously Olivera will need to become well acquainted with European football quickly.
Billy on the bench.

[Nova]

(IMG:http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5720/milanaekrh9.jpg)

Tune in here for the goals & *highlights.


*if available

[Nova]

apo tin kipro. kai ego me kamia mono milan

Hey hey hey , he's not the only greek (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


So cyprus ey , well mixalis xatzigiannis is my favourite singer (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) And i met anna vissi last year too (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) For a granny she has a great body (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[X-Offender]

Is Kaladze injured or something becuase noones mentioning him. I think we could rest Maldini here since his situation will always be precarious. Cafu's attacking bite could be useful. I think I'd go with this

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

Cafu---------Bonera---------Nesta-------Kaladze(if avail, then Serg)
--------Gattuso------Pirlo------Seedorf--------
-------------------Gourcuff------------------------

-------------Gila--------------Olivera

I too fancy giving Gila the chance to get some confidence here in CL, we know Pippo is one of the most reliable strikers in Europe still, and obviously Olivera will need to become well acquainted with European football quickly.
Billy on the bench.

Kaladze is still injured and won't be available for the next 15 days. I'm pretty sure our defence will be as I mentioned above, though I don't know who Carlo will choose for the midfield (Kakà or Gourcuff) and the attack.

[KillerMax]

I don't think Ancelotti is going to rest anyone...

Can't wait for this game to get started!

[misha]

I don't think Ancelotti is going to rest anyone...

Can't wait for this game to get started!

Me too. The same squad + Rino will start tonight. Carlo is not that kind of coach to do changes in the first CL match. He is not Benitez (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[tonys]

Forza Pippo Inzaghi!!!!

Prediction:2-0

[Guest_fresh_prince7_*]

Kaka' better start. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

Is my capt for the ucl fantasy.

[C-Xaris]

he 1 hour to go. i hope gila scores

[Warchant]

i'm at work

so please keep me updated on what's going on

my prediction

3-1 milan

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

[Portman]

OFFICIAL LINE-UP:

Dida; Cafu, Simic, Maldini, Favalli; Gattuso, Brocchi, Gourcuff; Kaka'; Inzaghi & Oliveira

Let's go ragazzi!

[Guest_fresh_prince7_*]

Bit of a surprise both gourcuff and oliveira starting, a good surprise however.

Shame the same can't be said about simic and favalli, talk bout fragile defenses.

Hmm fair chance were going to concede to aek, sad sad day if that happens.

[misha]

If he is already making changes in the starting 11. What about Bonera?

[LaPalma]

I'm so excited to watch the game....I can't wait any longer!

[Guest_fresh_prince7_*]

Someone keep us updated please.. cheers! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

[Portman]

Match started in San Siro.

For those who can watch the match use the UEFA MATCHCENTER: http://www.uefa.com

This post has been edited by Portugal: Sep 13 2006, 07:49 PM

[ACM-pippo]

streams???

[Guest_fresh_prince7_*]

How have we started..

[Portman]

Why the numbers on the shirt (back) are WHITE? Aren't they GOLD? Or is this some CL special edition? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

I really prefer the GOLD one.

[Nova]

Gattuso miss

[Portman]

GOOLL INZAGHI 1-0!!!

Great header.

16' Milan 1-0 AEK

This post has been edited by Portugal: Sep 13 2006, 08:03 PM

[LaPalma]

SUPERPIPPO!!!!!!
Damn portugal you are fast...

[Guest_fresh_prince7_*]

PIPPO!!!!!!! Great start to the season 4 games for 4 goals.

Who sent in the cross..

[Jack Sparrow]

Super Pippo rox solid...And I'm convinced Carlo is on this forum. He's followed my directions verbatim...

dst it's u isn't it?? Ur Carlo??!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[ACM-pippo]

something interesting???

[Nova]

sorry guys ; my pc went nuts for some minutes. i missed the goal

but ill upload the highlights if its doesnt crash again

[Nova]

sorry guys , cant get it to work today ...

ill fix it before the parma game


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

[Portman]

GGGGGGGGGGGOLLLL GOURCUFF! 2-0!!! CROSS BY KAKA! GOOD HEADER BY THE FRENCH!

[Guest_fresh_prince7_*]

GOURCUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good to know kaka' got the assist, my team is sucking though.

2-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great start, how are we defending tonight?

[LaPalma]

That was a great goal. Btw this is really Pippos match so far!