[kurtsimonw]

I can't believe I couldn't find a thread for him.
This guy works his @ss off for us and play and important part in every game he plays.

I thought he was superb against Bayern today, I'd give him MotM, work hard, won plenty of challenges and didn't make a mistake, top job.

[misha]

I thought he was superb against Bayern today, I'd give him MotM, work hard, won plenty of challenges and didn't make a mistake, top job.

He played good, but he could have clear the ball just before Van Buyten scored the second goal

[kurtsimonw]

He played good, but he could have clear the ball just before Van Buyten scored the second goal

Mishale's going to make me cry. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[dst]

He's a good player. The "blond angel" (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/king.gif)

[Portman]

He's a good player. The "blond angel"  (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/king.gif)

He was sh1t yesterday. 2nd goal was his mistake - what a fckin' poor defending on the play.
Of course little Kaladze was on the play too.

Sell them and buy real men.

[Warchant]

He was sh1t yesterday. 2nd goal was his mistake - what a fckin' poor defending on the play.
Of course little Kaladze was on the play too.

Sell them and buy real men.

couldn't have said it better

[dst]

He was sh1t yesterday. 2nd goal was his mistake - what a fckin' poor defending on the play.
Of course little Kaladze was on the play too.

Sell them and buy real men.

IMO he's a very good sub!

[Portman]

IMO he's a very good sub!

I agree. A very good sub for a team like Siena. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[misha]

He isn't that bad.

He was very unlucky with all the injuries he had through his career but it's good to have him as a cover

[Rossoneri7]

He isn't that bad.

He was very unlucky with all the injuries he had through his career but it's good to have him as a cover

True .. And had he scored last night, I'm sure no one would have even attempted to condemn or deem him unworthy. He has given a lot to Milan and he deserves his place in this team.

He is a real tifosi and plays with heart for the team. Maybe he isn't at full fitness, maybe it was Carlo's tactics .. He did his job and one mistake shouldn't overshadow his whole career or even a match !

[kurtsimonw]

Ambro scores some valuable goals. We wouldn't have made the CL final the other year if it wasn't for him. Or get into the CL for next year - CRUCIAL goal vs Atalanta.

P.S. Nesta was marking Van Buyten for set-plays. So it was Nesta's poor marking. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Apr 5 2007, 02:48 PM

[Captain Ambro]

He was sh1t yesterday. 2nd goal was his mistake - what a fckin' poor defending on the play.
Of course little Kaladze was on the play too.

Sell them and buy real men.

Real men? That's just cold blooded ignorance!

He was probably the best player on the pitch, and it was definitely not his fault that Bayern scored their last goal.
And if you want to call Ambro a bad player, even if that in its sense is terribly wrong, that's fine with me. But no one works like him for the team and no one has ever showed so much love to his club like Ambro. If anything, he's a real man. Perhaps you should take a look at yourself in the mirror...

[nuh]

Real men? That's just cold blooded ignorance!

He was probably the best player on the pitch, and it was definitely not his fault that Bayern scored their last goal.
And if you want to call Ambro a bad player, even if that in its sense is terribly wrong, that's fine with me. But no one works like him for the team and no one has ever showed so much love to his club like Ambro. If anything, he's a real man. Perhaps you should take a look at yourself in the mirror...

yup ur totaly right i have hade it with people saying ambro is a bad player him and kala but come on they are gr8 okay some times they mightnot have good games but they both try fight sweat and tear for this team i know i would never want them to leave (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

[dst]

yup ur totaly right i have hade it with people saying ambro is a bad player him and kala but come on they are gr8 okay some times they mightnot have good games but they both try fight sweat and tear for this team i know i would never want them to leave  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

Ambro is a great player to come off the bench for Milan.

Kaladze would make a great punching bag!

[Jack Sparrow]

Milan is one of the few teams Max would have to sit on the bench for. I know for a fact that Arsenal would be much better off having Max on their line-up playing alongside Cesc. Arsenal definitely need a few Italians with balls in their squad.

[dst]

Milan is one of the few teams Max would have to sit on the bench for. I know for a fact that Arsenal would be much better off having Max on their line-up playing alongside Cesc. Arsenal definitely need a few Italians with balls in their squad.

Portugal thinks Ambrosini is not good enough for Milan but at the same time he wants R20 to join us so that Massimo can't stay forever! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Jack Sparrow]

Hmmpf....and who'd he recommend we bring in besides? Flamini?..no I guess knowing him it would be Petit. And he'd tell us how Petit owned the great Zidane in the WC.

[Tennie]

AMBROSINI: COMUNICATO A.C.MILAN
11/05/2007
MILANO - Il Milan comunica di aver prolungato il contratto che lega il calciatore Massimo Ambrosini alla società rossonera, fino al 30 giugno 2010.

[Milan announces that it has renewed Massimo Ambrosini's contract to June 30, 2010.]

[misha]

Ambrosini ready for action

Milan midfielder Massimo Ambrosini is looking forward to the Champions League Final with Liverpool after missing out in 2005.

The Rossoneri will face the Reds in Athens on May 23 in a repeat of the incredible match two year’s ago, when the Premiership side overturned a 3-0 half-time deficit to win on penalties.

Ambrosini was ruled out of that tie after he picked up a thigh injury in a Serie A match and can’t wait to grab his second chance with both hands.

“Life is strange because it doesn’t always give you a second opportunity,” the Rossonero told uefa.com.

“I am delighted about this and we must all be ready to face Liverpool, who took the Cup away from us two years ago,” added the 29-year-old, who recently extended his deal with the San Siro outfit until 2010.

“Football is incredible sometimes and it showed just how true that is in that match.

“Even if we had had 10 defenders on the pitch during those 10 minutes of madness it wouldn't have made any difference.”

Ambrosini believes Liverpool are even stronger than the last time they met and mainly fears Steven Gerrard, although he looks forward to his duel with the English international.

“In my opinion he is unquestionably the best right now,” explained the midfielder, who has seemed rejuvenated for Milan this season.

“It is great for me to be able to play against him and to do so in the Final of a Champions League makes it even more exciting,” concluded the Rossonero.

Milan, who have been crowned European champions on six occasions, won their last Champions League Final in 2003, when they defeated Juventus 3-2 on penalties at Old Trafford.

[Tennie]

Happy birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMBRO!
5/29/2007
MILAN – Happy Birthday Massimo Ambrosini! Today marks the Rossoneri champion’s 30th birthday. After the injuries of recent years, he has thrown himself right back into the mix to prove once again that he is as good as they come. Today, Massimo can be quite happy as he celebrates his birthday with Milan from the Azzurri Italian national side. Best wishes to Ambrosini on this special day from the entire Rossoneri family!

[amancik]

My goodness, Happy Birthday Ambrosini!
Forza Champion!

[KillerMax]

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


Happy Birthday Massimo!

[misha]

Happy Birthday Ambro!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

Hope never to see you injured again.

[kurtsimonw]

Happy birthday Ambro!

[whoarethepatriot...]

This thread gets no love

Happy Ambro demands focus

Milan are finally in the box seat for Champions League qualification, but Massimo Ambrosini is forbidding premature celebrations.

A Rossoneri side captained by Ambrosini triumphed in last weekend’s Milan derby and their jubilation was intensified by the news that Fiorentina have slipped up against Cagliari, leaving Milan one point ahead of the Viola in fourth.

However, failure to win at Napoli’s Stadio San Paolo could send the Diavolo back to square one and Ambrosini isn’t willing to take that risk.

“The spirit at Milanello has changed compared to last week,” he revealed.

“We are finally masters of our own destiny again, but we can’t let that distract us.

“The difficult thing now is to make sure that we don’t feel to satisfied and that we keep our concentration up.

“This Sunday’s game against Napoli is crucial for us. In Naples there will be a cauldron-like atmosphere because it is their last home game.”

Although he is keen to look to the future, Ambrosini can’t entirely archive his delight at beating the Nerazzurri.

“There is still a great feeling of joy,” he beamed. “It was so important not to lose the derby for a whole list of reasons.

“We managed to do even more win deservedly. The nervous ending was better because it made us appreciate the result even more.

“Now we need to ensure that the derby is a point of departure, rather than arrival.

However, there are still question marks over Milan and they continue to struggle to keep their intensity for a full 90 minutes.

“We have to learn how to react to this problem late in the game,” Ambro insisted.

“It’s not a physical issue. I think that it is exclusively a mental thing that makes us ease off a bit late in the game, especially when we are ahead.”

(IMG:http://www.gazzetta.it/Foto%20Hermes/2004/01-Gennaio/14/ambrosini--310x210.jpg)

On another note i am happy that he hasnt had any serious injuries this season (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

This post has been edited by whoarethepatriots: May 6 2008, 06:14 PM

[Tennie]

I'd have to look for an accompanying picture (which I can do when I get home), but Max has a new girlfriend. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I believe she's a university student.

[Bluesummers]

I'd have to look for an accompanying picture (which I can do when I get home), but Max has a new girlfriend. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I believe she's a university student.

i hope she isn't 18.

[Locke Lamora]

Hmmpf....and who'd he recommend we bring in besides? Flamini

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

[Tennie]

(IMG:http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/4699/ambrojg7.jpg)

Here's Ambro with his girlfriend, who is a university student in Milan.

[Jack Sparrow]

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
I'm definitely going to do my post grad in Milan.

F2ck you Harvard, Wharton, MIT, INSEAD, IMD. Hallloooo Milan!!

[morgoth]

I wonder what was Ambro doing around the university instead of working on his tackles? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/dry.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)

[morgoth]

Anche nel ritiro della Nazionale che si sta preparando agli Europei tiene banco il caso Mancini e Massimo Ambrosini, rossonero doc da ormai dodici stagioni esprime il suo parere sottolineando che in una società come il Milan difficilmente sarebbe capitato di mandare via un allenatore dopo che ha vinto lo scudetto: " Trovo strana ed anche abbastanza sorprendente la decisione dell'Inter di mandare via Mancini, un allenatore che ha vinto molto bene gli ultimi due scudetti. Ma il calcio è particolare ed è fatto di stranezze, al Milan però vengono fatte scelte diverse".

Proprio per questo Massimo è favorevole all' idea di avere confermato Carlo Ancelotti sulla panchina milanista: " Mi pare che la decisione del mio club sia la più giusta, d'altra parte è difficile pensare ad un Milan senza Ancelotti, da noi c'è un clima particolare"

Forza Ambro (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/king.gif)

[Tennie]

BUON COMPLEANNO MASSIMO!
29/05/2008
MILANO - Compleanno in casa rossonera: tantissimi affettuosi auguri al centrocampista del Milan e della nazionale azzurra Massimo Ambrosini che, nato il 29 maggio 1977, spegne oggi 31 candeline. Da tutti i cuori rossoneri, buon compleanno Massimo!

Happy Birthday, Massimo! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/96.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/96.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/96.gif)

[whoarethepatriot...]

Happy Birthday Captain Ambro

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

[Ry4n]

Happy Birthday Massimo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Zed.D]

"Galliani: in my opinion Ambrosini could be a great central defender..."

(IMG:http://www.pic4ever.com/images/171.gif)

[nuh]

i think he would make a gd central defender

[acid911]

i think he would make a gd central defender

Me thinks too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Anything to make him useful, as Porty would say.

[Jack Sparrow]

He'd require a lot of work to be a good CB. It's possible, just not reliable.

This post has been edited by Jack Sparrow: Aug 4 2008, 08:14 AM

[Zed.D]

He'd require a lot of work to be a good CB. It's possible, just not reliable.

Yeah, I think we can use him in this new role, only if time is not precious for us.

[Jack Sparrow]

I'd take Ambro as CB, only if we were spending to buy a new goal poacher. Paloschi looks like his beginner's luck has run out.

[Zed.D]

I'd take Ambro as CB, only if we were spending to buy a new goal poacher. Paloschi looks like his beginner's luck has run out.

Maybe the boy can't handle the pressure of being a regular starter?... that's exactly what he's become these days, even if these are only friendlies...

[Rossoneri7]

I'd take Ambro as CB, only if we were spending to buy a new goal poacher. Paloschi looks like his beginner's luck has run out.

Ambro as a CB ? hmm now that would be interesting .. I mean he is tall and strong, plus he is very brave in that u see him lunging into challenges; I would love to see him get a chance. Who knows, he might be good at it.


And Paloschi ... I don't think he is gonna create fireworks. He should just take his time and work hard .. By the time the season starts, Carlo will have something worked out for the minor problems upfront.

[Jako19]

I can see Ambro as a CB. Galliani said were done in the transfer market, so might as well give him a try in preseason. Hes ballzy strong, and good in the air, he could be unreliable tho

[GrinReaper]

Ambro as a CB ? hmm now that would be interesting .. I mean he is tall and strong, plus he is very brave in that u see him lunging into challenges; I would love to see him get a chance. Who knows, he might be good at it.

A much better option than making him play as a striker (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

And that way all the available defensive mids we have with the exception of Brocchi and Emerson can get a place in the starting line-up. So we won't have to bench one of Gattuso or Flamini or Ambrosini. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[Zed.D]

A much better option than making him play as a striker (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Couldn't agree more. I'd rather he plays in defense than in attack. he can't be worse than Kaladze, can he?

And that way all the available defensive mids we have with the exception of Brocchi and Emerson can get a place in the starting line-up. So we won't have to bench one of Gattuso or Flamini or Ambrosini. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

Interesting point.

[Tennie]

(IMG:http://i35.tinypic.com/1193x3m.jpg)

So, Ambro has been busy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/96.gif)

Mediaset reports that he and his girlfriend Paola (who is a university student in Milan) are expecting a child in June. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/babysmiley1f.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/babysmiley1f.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/babysmiley1f.gif)

[Zed.D]

Ooh la la!

She looks beautiful!

[Tennie]

The gossip papers don't quite know what to think of this, from what I can gather. Ambro had had a long-term relationship with a previous girlfriend (lasting 5-6 years). They broke up and then six months later, he started going out with this university student. Footballers don't normally date university students in Milan, where there are lots and lots of models.

I hope the two are happy and that the baby is also happy and healthy.

[Darunia]

Hah Ambro is wearing a UNC sweatshirt. She's cute btw (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[Tennie]

(He should be wearing a Georgetown sweatshirt, darnit!)

[TriniKing_CE]

Nice! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Hooray for Ambro! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[acid911]

Mediaset reports that he and his girlfriend Paola (who is a university student in Milan) are expecting a child in June.

Good girl. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) She reminds me both of Paolo and Pola. No one's ever done that before!

I hope the two are happy and that the baby is also happy and healthy.

Baby? As in? Weren't they expecting a baby in June? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Or is it June already! Oh, my!

[PatitoFeo]

I always thought Ambro would be a Duke fan (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

No but good for him to 1) Have a long relationship before, and 2) not date a model. I'm glad he is thinking with his head (the big one), although she is a looker

[Rivaldo]

I trully love Ambro as one of Milan players with the most strong charisma after Paolo. A love him as our next Il Capitano and I hope everything will be Ok in his life

[TriniKing_CE]

I have to confess...(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
I never used to like Ambro a few good seasons ago, even though he would win us games now and again with those timely headers.
Its only recently, over the past couple of seasons that he has been mostly injury free and has been playing regularly that he has begun to grow onto me, and I now see him now as a very useful player.

I even once denoted him as our worst player (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
...But that was in the past!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/innocent.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[dst]

When does Ambro's contract run out? I heard some time ago that Milan are not so keen on renewing it, I hope it's bull cause it'd be a shame!

[Tennie]

Ambro's contract is through 2010.

[whoarethepatriot...]

I think he renewed till 2010, so he will probably get an extension at the end of the season. Ambro not recieving an extended contract would be a slap in the especially after Maldini got countless extensions, and someone like Dida got an extension, even though was left to die on the bench from that point onwards

[Zed.D]

Ambro is not charismatic IMO. he easily loses his temper after every small incident... I think he doesn't have what it takes to be a real captain like Maldini. but of course he will be our next captain since he's the most senior player in the team.

[whoarethepatriot...]

Agreed he wont be a captain in the Maldini mould (cool, calm collected) however he sets an example to others. He is an incredibly hard worker and never gives up, plus he probably controls a fair share of the dressing room and is very highly respected

[Zed.D]

Agreed he wont be a captain in the Maldini mould (cool, calm collected) however he sets an example to others. He is an incredibly hard worker and never gives up, plus he probably controls a fair share of the dressing room and is very highly respected

I completely agree with the bold part.

[MizNelson]

Massimo Ambrosini Kept Waiting For New Milan Contract
Ambrosini admitted that his future is uncertain as his contract will expire in 2010 and no-one from the Rossoneri’s directors has called him up to start negotiating a new deal...

Milan midfielder Massimo Ambrosini wants to extend his stay at the club, but so far he has not received any signs from the directors.

His contract will come to an end next year, therefore if he is not offered a new deal by this summer, he will have the opportunity to leave the club on a free transfer in 2010, even though his desire is that of ending his career with the Rossoneri.

"I have a contract which expires in 2010," affirmed the veteran player to Eurosport.

"I hope that sooner or later, someone from the club calls me up.

"I will put my will to remain, but we must always be in two to do things, therefore..."

Bar one season on loan at Vicenza in 1997/98, Ambrosini has been at Milan since 1995 where he has played a total of 247 league games and scored 22 goals for his team.

(Goal.com)

[Tennie]

Gosh. Fishdoll's almost tempted to give goal.com a cookie. They translated something accurately.

link to article on tuttomercatoweb.

[whoarethepatriot...]

If Ambrosini is not given a new contract, i will shoot every single person associated with AC Milan

[Bluesummers]

If Ambrosini is not given a new contract, i will shoot every single person associated with AC Milan

why? He's 32 next month... You want him here until 40?

[Tennie]

I agree with whoarethepatriots. Ambro should be given an extension.

[Ry4n]

I agree with whoarethepatriots. Ambro should be given an extension.

+1 hope he extends soon !!!

[Zed.D]

I agree too.

[Fillipo Simone]

We need a player like him, no question. In Italy, not many reach his level (for the job he does). Also, he's now our future captain, and the one with the most Milan time.

[Rossoneri7]

I think he will get an extension soon. With Paolo retiring, Milan needs a flag bearer a person who has written history with Milan.

[Fillipo Simone]

Exactly. Our board wouldn't miss that out.

[whoarethepatriot...]

I hope not. They were very slow in offering him a contract last time round in 2007, supposedly he considered leaving for Fiorentina due to his lack of playing time, but once he was given a first team spot, he signed a new contract

[dst]

He deserves an extension and is still a very good player. I cannot imagine Milan not extending his contract.

[Zed.D]

Doesn't his contract run out in the 2010 summer? I mean, why so much rush?

[I_Rossoneri]

Ambro agent welcomes Napoli talk[/b]

The agent of Milan midfielder Massimo Ambrosini has refused to rule out a transfer to Napoli.

Ambrosini is still waiting on a contract offer to extend his current deal, which expires in 2010.

Milan are expected to make some sweeping changes to their squad this summer and Ambrosini could be one of the men making way as recent reports suggest that Napoli are ready to pounce.

“Anything is possible for Massimo,” representative Moreno Roggi said on Radio Kiss Kiss.

“All doors are open, but I do think it is unlikely that he will be leaving Milan because he has another year on his contract.

“It's nice to hear talk of Napoli - the more talk the better - but that isn't a possibility right now.

“However, Napoli are a great club and Ambrosini is a great player - so why not?”

Channel 4

IMO if they were to offer £5m they can have him.

[I_Rossoneri]

why? He's 32 next month... You want him here until 40?

Exactly. We have too many older players and need to trim the squad down. Get some quality younger players in with something to prove.

[Tennie]

Disagree with you guys who want to ditch Ambro. Course, I'm one of those crazy people who thinks he's better than Flamini.

[Fillipo Simone]

Exactly. We have too many older players and need to trim the squad down. Get some quality younger players in with something to prove.

Okay, let's arrange a planned exodus for all above 29 year old players. Let's buy 13 year old talents!

[I_Rossoneri]

Okay, let's arrange a planned exodus for all above 29 year old players. Let's buy 13 year old talents!

At least we'd have some hunger back in the side, something we drastically seem to be missing with all the 'over 29 yo's' we have.

[Zed.D]

Let's be fair here, being old doesn't necessarily mean one is not motivated or hungry anymore. (remember Nedved when Juve played in the CL?)

Having too many winners and champions is the real reason for the lack of motivation IMO.

[I_Rossoneri]

Let's be fair here, being old doesn't necessarily mean one is not motivated or hungry anymore. (remember Nedved when Juve played in the CL?)

Having too many winners and champions is the real reason for the lack of motivation IMO.

Not many young players have 'won it all' though. We have too many players who have won it all and have lost their hunger, to refresh the squad we need to be ruthless and not sentimental.

[whoarethepatriot...]

In far too many matches over the last two years Ambrosini has been the only player to give a damn. He cannot be replaced on and off the pitch at the moment, and we are really gonna need him next year when Maldini has gone

[Zed.D]

Not many young players have 'won it all' though. We have too many players who have won it all and have lost their hunger, to refresh the squad we need to be ruthless and not sentimental.

I perfectly understand what you mean. Ambro is not the problem though, as long as Seedorf stays at this clubs and starts week in week out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[Bluesummers]

I mean sure extend his contract and all, but in reality he isn't going to be playing much with Flamini around. Thats why I said is there really a point to keeping him until he's 40?

[aLbErTo]

haloo, ambro is our captain next year, or at least his 1st substitute, sure we have to extend his contract, he's in milan since 1995 so after maldini is gone, he'll be in first place for "how long in milan time..." or so i think (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )

[Zed.D]

I mean sure extend his contract and all, but in reality he isn't going to be playing much with Flamini around. Thats why I said is there really a point to keeping him until he's 40?

I personally prefer Flamini (when he's on form) to Ambro but come on, we need depth in the squad. if we let Ambro go we will have to look for a replacement and knowing the management, we won't sign players of Sissoko or Essien's caliber; we will sign another Emerson. do you want that?

[I_Rossoneri]

haloo, ambro is our captain next year, or at least his 1st substitute, sure we have to extend his contract, he's in milan since 1995 so after maldini is gone, he'll be in first place for "how long in milan time..." or so i think (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )

If we have any sense then Ricky will be our captain next season. Ambro, at best, can warm the bench.

[I_Rossoneri]

In far too many matches over the last two years Ambrosini has been the only player to give a damn. He cannot be replaced on and off the pitch at the moment, and we are really gonna need him next year when Maldini has gone

Personally speaking I think he's a liability. I agree that he has scored some important goals and he has been at Milan since '95, but for the majority of the time he's been injured and hasn't really first choice and he is 32. I would probably offer him a 1 year extension and use him as a bench warmer.

[Tennie]

Fishdoll and I agree with whoarethepatriots on this one.

I'll go personally a little further and repeat that I much prefer Ambro to Flamini.

[Bluesummers]

I personally prefer Flamini (when he's on form) to Ambro but come on, we need depth in the squad. if we let Ambro go we will have to look for a replacement and knowing the management, we won't sign players of Sissoko or Essien's caliber; we will sign another Emerson. do you want that?

Whats the point of cardaccio being at milan then? Is he just here for the fun of it?


I have no problem with Ambrosini staying, hes a symbol of milan and a great player.


If we get a new coach next year do you think any of these above 30 players are realistically going to play? If we have carlo for another year than sure. But if we get Rijkaard, it would just be a pointless move for their careers because logically they are not going to play.

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[Fillipo Simone]

I don't care, Ambrosini's next years captain and that speaks for itself.

[aLbErTo]

In far too many matches over the last two years Ambrosini has been the only player to give a damn. He cannot be replaced on and off the pitch at the moment, and we are really gonna need him next year when Maldini has gone

he's one of our most consitent player, i think he always playes at same rate, trying his best, good in air, i dont know what all of you see as bad in him...i understand it for kaladze, but ambro, c'mon...wake up !!

If we have any sense then Ricky will be our captain next season. Ambro, at best, can warm the bench.

if we have any sense, ambro, gattuso and pirlo will be infront of ricky for captaincy...

[I_Rossoneri]

I don't care, Ambrosini's next years captain and that speaks for itself.

he's one of our most consitent player, i think he always playes at same rate, trying his best, good in air, i dont know what all of you see as bad in him...i understand it for kaladze, but ambro, c'mon...wake up !!



if we have any sense, ambro, gattuso and pirlo will be infront of ricky for captaincy...

Well if that is to be the case then it will be yet another backward step and will also show a real lack of ambition.

[Fillipo Simone]

Well if that is to be the case then it will be yet another backward step and will also show a real lack of ambition.

Lack of ambition? Backward step? He's our captain man! It's tradition!

[aLbErTo]

Well if that is to be the case then it will be yet another backward step and will also show a real lack of ambition.

lack of ambition would be keeping maldini and favalli as our main defenders...you're really missing the point here

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[I_Rossoneri]

lack of ambition would be keeping maldini and favalli as our main defenders...you're really missing the point here

Sorry but i think you're missing the point. You would rather have a 32yo who has been constantly injured throughout his career, lacks technical ability, is a liability whenever he tries to tackle and hasn't been a first team regular over the third best player in the world! We need to be ruthless in our clearup and if that means goodbye to ambro then so be it. If he is to stay then it should be to warm the bench. That is the only way we are going to progress.

[I_Rossoneri]

Lack of ambition? Backward step? He's our captain man! It's tradition!

Our tradition recently has been to struggle to qualify for CL, I would rather a tradition of winning the Serie A and the only way we're going to do that is to give the younger players a chance to prove themselves.

[Fillipo Simone]

Our tradition recently has been to struggle to qualify for CL, I would rather a tradition of winning the Serie A and the only way we're going to do that is to give the younger players a chance to prove themselves.

You mean 1 season?

[I_Rossoneri]

You mean 1 season?

No I mean the past few seasons, last season we didn't even qualify.