 Milan To Let Eight Players Leave In June |
 Dec 29 2007, 04:44 PM
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Kaka's fangirl, and proud =]  Group: Helpers Posts: 2,334 Joined: 26-October 06 From: Vienna, AUSTRIA Member No.: 2,687  |
QUOTE 29/12/2007 16:03 Milan To Let Eight Players Leave In June AC Milan will begin a squad revolution by allowing eight players to leave at the end of the season, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport. The first is the legendary Paolo Maldini, who will retire 23-and-a-half years after making his club debut way back in January of 1985. Ronaldo will also move on as his contract runs out in the summer, and the Milan hierarchy are refusing to offer him a renewal due to the constant injury problems that have seen him play just once this season. Rossoneri fans would be happy to see accident-prone goalkeeper Nelson Dida leave the club immediately, however the lack of a valid alternative will see him stay until June, when he will then be replaced, probably by Fiorentina’s Sebastien Frey. A number of defensive veterans are also set to leave the club. The 37-year-old Cafu signed a one-year contract extension in the summer, however this will almost certainly be his final renewal. Cafu’s Brazilian compatriot Serginho will turn 37 in June, and despite still demonstrating some blistering pace, he will leave after nine years at the club. Fellow left back Giuseppe Favalli has a contract at San Siro until 2009, however he is now surplus to requirements and will probably see the final year of his deal paid up in full. Croatian stopper Dario Simic, who is set for a loan move to Lazio in a few days, will be sold to a club that can offer him first team football. Finally young French midfielder Yoann Gourcuff, a player likened by some to a young Zinedine Zidane, has been told by Coach Carlo Ancelotti that he has no future with the Rossoneri. Roberto Rossi (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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Dec 29 2007, 05:05 PM
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Primavera  Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
This is more boring than watching ice melt...
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Dec 29 2007, 05:15 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347 |
Only 8? I was expecting something like 12-13. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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Dec 29 2007, 05:18 PM
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Kaka's fangirl, and proud =] Group: Helpers Posts: 2,334 Joined: 26-October 06 From: Vienna, AUSTRIA Member No.: 2,687 |
lol you two meanies!
I'm only being sad that Gourcuff goes. or at least it's reported by goal which I'm always a bit suspicious of. |
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Dec 29 2007, 05:21 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Carlo really told that about Gourcuff??
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Dec 29 2007, 05:21 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
Don't worry han, this feels more like what someone would wish for. Maybe this guy is a frustrated fan...
@Fillip: I don't believe Carlo would ever say that to any of his players. This post has been edited by dst: Dec 29 2007, 05:22 PM |
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Dec 29 2007, 06:56 PM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
QUOTE (dst @ Dec 29 2007, 07:35 PM) This is more boring than watching ice melt...  Why? At least 4-5 players will leave [or retire], that's for sure... |
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Dec 29 2007, 07:31 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 4,373 Joined: 25-November 05 From: East Sussex Member No.: 932 |
the part about Gourcuff isnt true i dont think or atleast i hope its not
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Dec 29 2007, 07:52 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 2,972 Joined: 2-October 06 From: Montreal Member No.: 2,592 |
awesome news! except the gourcuff part. how could we let him go when he's barely played at all?
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Dec 29 2007, 08:24 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 3,371 Joined: 30-October 05 Member No.: 782 |
Sounds good, except swap Emerson for Gourcuff
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Dec 29 2007, 08:33 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Emerson is a good factor, he'll stay,...and I'm fine with that. He still has potential, he has to recover and get back in form. I'd rather swap Kaladze with Simic, but that ain't gonna happen, sadly.
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Dec 29 2007, 08:52 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
Well isn't this fantastic. Our huge squad just gets bigger. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
I don't see why Gourcuff is going to be let go, then again, having him in the squad is probably making key players like Brocchi feel a bit uncertain of their role. We better make some great signings in the summer, and lots of them, or we're going to be in for a rough few years. |
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Dec 29 2007, 08:55 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 3,371 Joined: 30-October 05 Member No.: 782 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Dec 29 2007, 07:52 PM) Well isn't this fantastic. Our huge squad just gets bigger. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) I don't see why Gourcuff is going to be let go, then again, having him in the squad is probably making key players like Brocchi feel a bit uncertain of their role. We better make some great signings in the summer, and lots of them, or we're going to be in for a rough few years. I agree. We need fresh blood. Why not bring back Grimi, Marzoratti, and a few other signings |
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Dec 29 2007, 10:06 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
Non of this should be a surprise to anyone, this was expected. players like Paolo, Cafu and Sergio were going to retire regardless, so these changes where going to be forced on the management regardless. So now instead of just 2 signings they will have to make atleast 4, because they didn't start the rebuilding process gradually
But Yoann should definately not be sold, imo that would be a big mistake. |
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Dec 29 2007, 11:03 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (zdrossoneri @ Dec 29 2007, 07:56 PM) At least 4-5 players will leave [or retire], that's for sure... Yeah that's what I've been thinking for the past two years... QUOTE (whoarethepatriots @ Dec 29 2007, 09:24 PM) Sounds good, except swap Emerson for Gourcuff Emerson AND Gourcuff must say. QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Dec 29 2007, 09:33 PM) Emerson is a good factor, he'll stay,...and I'm fine with that. He still has potential, he has to recover and get back in form. I'd rather swap Kaladze with Simic, but that ain't gonna happen, sadly. Exactly! QUOTE (han2503 @ Dec 29 2007, 11:06 PM) Non of this should be a surprise to anyone, this was expected. Yes, as I said, we've expecting this for quite a while. I won't be surprised if we don't see it happen once again. Cafu won't retire. Favalli and Gourcuff will be with us next year and I wouldn't be shocked if Dida and Serginho stayed with us too! |
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Dec 29 2007, 11:42 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (dst @ Dec 29 2007, 10:03 PM) Emerson AND Gourcuff must say. Yeah, Emerson has shown much better form the Rino and Ambro in his last 2 games that he's played. I think he should be given a chance, he's a great utility and squad player to have, much better quality then Brocchi imo QUOTE (dst @ Dec 29 2007, 10:03 PM) Yes, as I said, we've expecting this for quite a while. I won't be surprised if we don't see it happen once again. Cafu won't retire. Favalli and Gourcuff will be with us next year and I wouldn't be shocked if Dida and Serginho stayed with us too! I'm praying that this won't happen. But like you I won't be surprised if it does in fact happen. Wouldn't put it past Galliani to try and convince Cafu and Sergio to stay on for another year (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) This post has been edited by han2503: Dec 29 2007, 11:43 PM |
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Dec 30 2007, 12:01 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ Dec 30 2007, 12:42 AM) I'm praying that this won't happen. But like you I won't be surprised if it does in fact happen. Wouldn't put it past Galliani to try and convince Cafu and Sergio to stay on for another year (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Cafu said himself that he will probably stay for one more season. It was on acmilan.com right after the CWC victory. Milan won't kick him out and of course we shouldn't but we MUST buy another player in his position, he should be considered gone! |
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Dec 30 2007, 12:22 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (dst @ Dec 29 2007, 11:01 PM) Cafu said himself that he will probably stay for one more season. It was on acmilan.com right after the CWC victory. Milan won't kick him out and of course we shouldn't but we MUST buy another player in his position, he should be considered gone! If we get Zambrotta I won't be that worried because he can play on both sides. But yes he has to leave by the end of this season |
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Dec 30 2007, 12:25 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ Dec 30 2007, 01:22 AM) If we get Zambrotta I won't be that worried because he can play on both sides. But yes he has to leave by the end of this season That's what I am saying, it's not about him leaving, the board have to understand that he should be replaced in any case! |
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Dec 30 2007, 12:30 AM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 3,371 Joined: 30-October 05 Member No.: 782 |
QUOTE (dst @ Dec 29 2007, 10:03 PM) Yeah that's what I've been thinking for the past two years... Emerson AND Gourcuff must say. Exactly! Yes, as I said, we've expecting this for quite a while. I won't be surprised if we don't see it happen once again. Cafu won't retire. Favalli and Gourcuff will be with us next year and I wouldn't be shocked if Dida and Serginho stayed with us too! I disagree, Emerson is useless, i would prefer a younger more enthusiastic Midfielder (Banega? Unlike though) than a grizzled veteran |
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Dec 30 2007, 01:12 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (whoarethepatriots @ Dec 30 2007, 01:30 AM) I disagree, Emerson is useless, i would prefer a younger more enthusiastic Midfielder (Banega? Unlike though) than a grizzled veteran Emerson is younger than Nesta. Banega would be wasted on the bench... |
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Dec 30 2007, 01:43 AM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 3,371 Joined: 30-October 05 Member No.: 782 |
QUOTE (dst @ Dec 30 2007, 12:12 AM) Emerson is younger than Nesta. Banega would be wasted on the bench... Emerson dosent have it in him anymore. He has been less than convincing, and i prefer Brocchi to him |
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Dec 30 2007, 02:14 AM
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'the Duck' Group: Helpers Posts: 1,234 Joined: 12-August 05 From: Kosova Member No.: 144 |
Maldini to retire!
I'd let go: Cafu Favalli Simic Dida Digao Ba Then.... I'd keep Seedorf only as a 3rd choice to someone Keep Sergio for urgent situations Keep Gila just to fill the number of strikers Keep Pippo coz he did so much for us Keep Brochi coz he's our captain in Coppa Italia Keep Kala coz I like him, eventhough most of you dont (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I'd buy: Amelia David Silva Metzelder or Barzagli Alves and Benzema. This post has been edited by redbabies: Dec 30 2007, 02:15 AM |
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Dec 30 2007, 04:38 AM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
I'm totally pissed about Favalli...we could have played him as a forward. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
But if it's true ... 8 players??!!! Wow...when we rebuild a team, we don't just replace nuts and bolts...we rip the whole darn thing down to it's foundations. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Coolio...next season will be fun. I was getting into a comfort zone with my current team. I liked all the players, and couldn't swear at anyone except Kaka.(He's a tough kid, he can take it!) |
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Dec 30 2007, 01:20 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (whoarethepatriots @ Dec 30 2007, 02:43 AM) Emerson dosent have it in him anymore. He has been less than convincing, and i prefer Brocchi to him You do prefer Brocchi!? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Well anyway it's a matter of opinion... QUOTE (redbabies @ Dec 30 2007, 03:14 AM) I'd let go: Cafu Favalli Simic Dida Digao Ba I'd let no one go! Especially Favalli (who never complains and is a solid 3rd choice for the LB position) and Simic (who is an excellent sub)! These guys are not the problem, the problem is we haven't bought anyone new! |
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Dec 30 2007, 01:33 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (whoarethepatriots @ Dec 30 2007, 12:43 AM) Emerson dosent have it in him anymore. He has been less than convincing, and i prefer Brocchi to him And Brocchi does? Imo Emerson is much better quality then Brocchi. He's a good holding mid that has a much better range off passing then Rino and ambro put together, and he can make the odd run up the pitch with the ball because he is much more technical then either Rino or Ambro. Brocchi is Fiorentina level, and imo should have never been brought back. The only reason he is back is because Carlo asked for someone like Gilberto and he got Brocchi, that's how our management has been handling things of late. At least Puma was a step up QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Dec 30 2007, 03:38 AM) I'm totally pissed about Favalli...we could have played him as a forward. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Ahhh... The days of the great Favallinho... How I miss those days (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cry.gif) This post has been edited by han2503: Dec 30 2007, 01:34 PM |
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Dec 30 2007, 03:32 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 3,371 Joined: 30-October 05 Member No.: 782 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ Dec 30 2007, 12:33 PM) And Brocchi does? Imo Emerson is much better quality then Brocchi. He's a good holding mid that has a much better range off passing then Rino and ambro put together, and he can make the odd run up the pitch with the ball because he is much more technical then either Rino or Ambro. Brocchi is Fiorentina level, and imo should have never been brought back. The only reason he is back is because Carlo asked for someone like Gilberto and he got Brocchi, that's how our management has been handling things of late. At least Puma was a step up Ahhh... The days of the great Favallinho... How I miss those days (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cry.gif) Brocchi has superior technique, and range of passing (watch his assist to Gila against Anderlecht last season, and his goal against Roma) Emerson was never the same after he left Roma, he probably is superior defensively than Brocchi, but brocchi is better going forward. Ambrsoni is more defensively sound than Emo, faster better in the air, better passing, and he looks better (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Dec 30 2007, 04:22 PM
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'the Duck' Group: Helpers Posts: 1,234 Joined: 12-August 05 From: Kosova Member No.: 144 |
QUOTE (dst @ Dec 30 2007, 01:20 PM) I'd let no one go! Especially Favalli (who never complains and is a solid 3rd choice for the LB position) and Simic (who is an excellent sub)! These guys are not the problem, the problem is we haven't bought anyone new! We have around 10 or 11 defenders, and in order to buy new ones, you have to let go some of them. Second, I'd keep Simic if he were to stay calm and not complain. Our real problem is that we don't have enough qualitative depth. We lack a competetive bench like Barca or Real have. Just look at the players that were subs in Barcelona - Real match Barca: 14. Henry 21. Thuram 11. Zambrotta 7. Gudjohnsen 25. Jorquera 17. Dos Santos 27. Bojan Krkic Real Madrid: 14. Guti 25. Dudek 18. Saviola 11. Robben 12. Marcelo 16. Gago 22. Torres And compare these to our bench against Inter: 27. Serginho 32. Brocchi 2. Cafu 5. Emerson 25. Bonera 11. Gilardino 16. Kalac Differences are so obvious. |
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Dec 30 2007, 04:54 PM
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Pulcini 97 Group: Full Members Posts: 139 Joined: 27-May 06 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 1,908 |
QUOTE (whoarethepatriots @ Dec 29 2007, 12:24 PM) Sounds good, except swap Emerson for Gourcuff You speak intelligent words my friend> (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Dec 30 2007, 04:56 PM
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Pulcini 97 Group: Full Members Posts: 139 Joined: 27-May 06 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 1,908 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Dec 29 2007, 12:52 PM) Well isn't this fantastic. Our huge squad just gets bigger. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) I don't see why Gourcuff is going to be let go, then again, having him in the squad is probably making key players like Brocchi feel a bit uncertain of their role. We better make some great signings in the summer, and lots of them, or we're going to be in for a rough few years. can you please explain t me how brocchi is a key player??? because any way i look at it i fail to see how this is true. |
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Dec 30 2007, 04:57 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 3,371 Joined: 30-October 05 Member No.: 782 |
QUOTE (august_milan @ Dec 30 2007, 03:56 PM) can you please explain t me how brocchi is a key player??? because any way i look at it i fail to see how this is true. He was joking about the Brocchi comment (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Jan 5 2008, 01:20 AM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 231 Joined: 10-January 06 From: Nigeria Member No.: 1,145 |
Why Gourcof,i like that guy
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