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Aug 25 2008, 02:26 AM
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Serie A kicks off next weekend. On Matchday (Giornata) 1, Milan take on Bologna at the San Siro.
The game will be at 3pm Milan time (2pm UK time, 9am Eastern Daylight Time).
Bologna is one of the 3 teams promoted from Serie B (the other two being Chievo and Lecce). They've been in and out of Serie A, having won the Intertoto Cup in 1998 and going on to the UEFA cup. They were most recently in Serie A in 2004-2005.
Milan Primavera player Davide di Gennaro played for Bologna last year. Off the top of my head, one former notable Rossoneri to have also played for Bologna is Roberto Baggio.
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Aug 25 2008, 05:45 AM
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Must must must win....but more importantly, I want a 2 goal margin of victory and/or a clean sheet.
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Aug 25 2008, 05:52 AM
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QUOTE (acid911 @ Aug 25 2008, 02:48 AM)  Same here. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) I have memories of Bologna because of Roberto Baggio's time there. We have somewhat of a relatively easy match at home. Other top sides have each other to contend with like Juve, Fiorentina, Roma, etc. Any early predictions, guys? I respect Bologna too much to wish a demolition of them by Milan. I'd say 2-0 victory is fine by me. I actually wish them a successful season, but Milan comes first. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) A well fought 2-0 victory...
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Aug 25 2008, 07:12 AM
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Let the countdown begin! (IMG: style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) Hoping 2-0 or 3-0, but the main thing is to secure the 3 pts and a solid performance.
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Aug 25 2008, 09:48 AM
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Bologna's No.1 keeper is Milan's ex - Cesc Antonioli, right?
Oh, this 'll be a hard match. They have a very experienced midfield with Mudingay and Volpi, so if we break them here (which I count Kaka and Dinho will do) we could win. My prediction - 1:0 for us..
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Aug 25 2008, 10:11 AM
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Kaka doesn't turn up till matchweek 2 was what I heard. So it will She-Pa-Ro, by the looks of things.
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Aug 25 2008, 10:40 AM
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-------------------Abbiati Zambrotta ---- Maldini -----Bonera -----Janku ------------Flamini-----Pirlo----Seedorf -------------------Ronaldinho---------------- ------------Sheva---------------Pato-------- (IMG: style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) But Carlo might play with Kaladze and another def mid instead of striker (IMG: style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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Aug 25 2008, 10:53 AM
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I don't think so. Ronaldinho is not gonna be an automatic starter. I'd rather think if Sheva is starting, he'll be given a formation he's used to. So Seedorf would be trequartista.
I'd think we'd see the 2 DM formation with Ambro, and Seedorf behind Sheva and Pato. Later Pato comes off for Pippo.
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Aug 25 2008, 11:07 AM
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I'd disagree with that lineup in that, I don't see Milan starting without Ambro. He's been in good form. Much as I hate to say that it must be Rino who gets benched, I don't see it happening, unless they bring out his physical condition as an excuse, and start Flamini. Kaladze in the middle?? I don't know....at this stage Favalli seems better. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) You're prolly right about Sheva not starting. Pato from the start?? If Pippo is fit, I think Pippo goes first.
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Aug 25 2008, 11:35 AM
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I think Rino may not play; remember the knock he took. If Milan start with 2 strikers, I'm going to predict Pippo (if healthy) and Pato.
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Aug 25 2008, 11:48 AM
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Nothing said today, Kurt. There's no training today, by the way. The team (presumably with its newest addition) will start training tomorrow. Carletto more or less said that it was a minor injury, but with Pippo that could mean 1 day out or 3 months out, so you never know.
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Aug 25 2008, 12:37 PM
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Who's Abbitai? Sounds like an Uzbek or Mongolian...Uzbek/Mongolian men are girls according to Borat.. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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Aug 25 2008, 12:44 PM
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By the way, the fish doll will most likely be at the game.
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Aug 25 2008, 01:33 PM
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I can't wait for the start of the season (IMG: style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I prefer this line up: Pato Seedorf -------Dinho
Flamini ------- Pirlo ------ Ambro
Marek ----- Maldini ----- Bonera ----- Zambi
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This post has been edited by vahid: Aug 25 2008, 01:34 PM
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Aug 25 2008, 02:15 PM
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QUOTE (misha @ Aug 25 2008, 09:40 AM)  -------------------Abbiati Zambrotta ---- Maldini -----Bonera -----Janku ------------Flamini-----Pirlo----Seedorf -------------------Ronaldinho---------------- ------------Sheva---------------Pato-------- (IMG: style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) But Carlo might play with Kaladze and another def mid instead of striker (IMG: style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I would go for that also, against these kind of teams I don't want to see us going out with the old 4-3-2-1 formation that has proved that it doesn't work over and over again, we've got enough strikers now to play a formation that best suites us and it would be easier to break teams like Bologna down who undoubtedly will put everything but the team bus in front of their goal. Sheva and Pato will no doubt play great together, Sheva has lost some of his pace but he can be more of a box striker with Pato next to him. The only thing I would maybe change is Seedorf and replace him with Ambro or Rino, since Flamini like to go forward also and until Nesta comes it's better to put in another ball winner in midfield to ease a bit of pressure off the shaky defence. And if we're having some trouble with scoring then one of the defencive mids could make way for him.
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Aug 25 2008, 04:33 PM
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QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Aug 25 2008, 01:18 PM)  Um pirlo is not a defensive mid Jack (IMG: style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Either way with the defence we have it's better to be safe then sorry, at least until Nesta comes back
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Aug 25 2008, 08:26 PM
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I like Zamborghini better. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/96.gif) (MizNelson! Got any drawings of Lamborghinis?) Zambi is too cute even for me.
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Aug 25 2008, 10:28 PM
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QUOTE (TriniKing_CE @ Aug 25 2008, 08:53 PM)  Wow and police here in Malta have Hundai Accents as their squad cars (IMG: style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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Aug 25 2008, 11:54 PM
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Not so sure about the jersey number; would prefer Pato to keep it, honestly. That said, I imagine Shevchenko will play some part of the game unless something strange happens.
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Aug 25 2008, 11:54 PM
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QUOTE (acid911 @ Aug 26 2008, 01:46 AM)  Anyway, in an effort to get the thread back on track (and not be made a meal for piranhas (IMG: style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) ), any latest news on whether Sheva will be available for this one? Pato and Ronaldinho, yes, but it'd be great to at least see Sheva come as a substitute and watch the San Siro crowd reaction. It's an amazing opportunity to find out, first game, home game and all. I'm sure he'll be available. He played 45 minutes for the Ukraine NT last week, and in terms of completing the paperwork there shouldn't be a problem. My guess is that he'll come as a sub in this game.
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Aug 26 2008, 12:11 AM
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QUOTE (acid911 @ Aug 25 2008, 11:59 PM)  Thanks guys. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Seems like all is well with the world. I'm not too sure about the number 7, though, Kurt, but you never know. I like the idea about scoring however. If Sheva isn't wearing number 7, I'll punch Galliani in the face. I also like the idea of him scoring, and I'm sure he'll make it happen!
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Aug 26 2008, 03:30 AM
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Here's the lineup the fish doll would like to see: Abbiati Zambrotta Maldini Bonera Jankulovski Flamini Pirlo Ambrosini Ronaldinho Pippo Pato It'd be nice to see two strikers starting.(IMG: style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Aug 26 2008, 11:53 AM
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If Sheva gets the number 7 then to me that would mean Boriello being on his way out. Pato has always said that he prefered the #11, he wore it at his old club. So Sheva getting the number 7 to me would mean the #11 being open once again for Pato
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Aug 26 2008, 01:44 PM
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QUOTE (acid911 @ Aug 26 2008, 01:33 PM)  Wow, that's a pretty big bet to make. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) You never know with these things, plus they're only shirt numbers. I'd not be a bit surprised to find Borriello in the squad come the season starts (we'd have heard some rumors if it was otherwise). Guess, we'll see. There are a rumours that both Roma and now Tottenham are interested, who knows if it's true and if Milan are really willing to sell... As for my assumption, if Pato does give up his #7 shirt then I personally think it would be only to get #11, which is Borriello's and I don't think he would give up his number if he were to stay. That's my personal view on how things could go. Sheva said that he didn't mind which number he get as long as it has a 7 in it, so I don't think the number issue is really that much of a problem
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Aug 26 2008, 02:06 PM
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QUOTE (han2503 @ Aug 26 2008, 05:44 PM)  There are a rumours that both Roma and now Tottenham are interested, who knows if it's true and if Milan are really willing to sell... I'd appreciate it if they don't. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) We'd look awfully stupid half-way through the season. Quote me on this. Maybe some other time, once we know how good of a player he is. QUOTE (han2503 @ Aug 26 2008, 05:44 PM)  As for my assumption, if Pato does give up his #7 shirt then I personally think it would be only to get #11, which is Borriello's and I don't think he would give up his number if he were to stay. That's my personal view on how things could go. Could be. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) But Sheva accepting the number 7 would be very cheap on his part, whether or not Pato gives it to him. It's not like he owned the number. If he wanted it so bad, why leave? 77 doesn't sound too bad, as high as it seems. QUOTE (han2503 @ Aug 26 2008, 05:44 PM)  Sheva said that he didn't mind which number he get as long as it has a 7 in it, so I don't think the number issue is really that much of a problem Agreed. It shouldn't be. It's a frigging number for crying out loud. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) It's not like wearing a certain number sends fear in opposition defenders, and makes you score more goals.
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Aug 26 2008, 02:12 PM
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QUOTE (acid911 @ Aug 26 2008, 01:40 AM)  Gallardos are good, I may own one down in the future (depending on how much money/ oil I have to spare). But Murciélago owns everything. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) And everyone. Oh, the sound. I've heard of old people falling down from stairs when they had a Lambo drive by their village. Ouch! Beauty, huh? (IMG: style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Lamborghini's are good but they are a one-ride vehicles... they break down too easily... I'm not sure how can the Italian police preserve these machines... As for the sound... I'm not a fan of their cars or motorbikes but Honda's are unbeatable in that department! The sound their engines produce is music. And then there is the Alfa Romeo 8C... oh my...
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Aug 26 2008, 02:24 PM
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Don't you know acid doesn't like 1337 sp33k. H3 H4t3s 1t m4n!!
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Aug 26 2008, 02:36 PM
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QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Aug 26 2008, 09:33 AM)  (IMG: http://www.pic4ever.com/images/shrk.gif) (Fishdoll likes it even less than Acid does).
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Aug 26 2008, 02:54 PM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Aug 26 2008, 07:19 PM)  What on earth is leet speak? I think I must have missed something somewhere, I've never even heard of it before. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Leet is short for Elite. Some cool hacker dude thought that it would be a cool thing to make up their own lingo so that they could pwn everyone. And so, they switched letters with looky-likey numbers eg A became 4, I became 1, l became 1, O became 0, E became 3 and so on. And they thought they were a world apart for typing such. Hence, leet speak. Kapisce?
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Aug 26 2008, 03:36 PM
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QUOTE (acid911 @ Aug 26 2008, 09:06 AM)  Could be. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) But Sheva accepting the number 7 would be very cheap on his part, whether or not Pato gives it to him. It's not like he owned the number. If he wanted it so bad, why leave? 77 doesn't sound too bad, as high as it seems. Wasn't 77 given to Antonini? So what would be the difference with him taking Pato's number over another player? (just to kick up a fuss) Imo - if he can't get seven he has to take a 'new' (avaliable) number one time. Other than the 7, I think 76 would be the only other real option (given the stupid trend at Milan at the moment). Personally I am not one to care too much about what number a player wears, because the players make the numbers not the next way around. All in all I don't mind whatever number Sheva gets, but I am certainly not a 'fan' of the big (D.O.B.) number trend.
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Aug 26 2008, 03:36 PM
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QUOTE (acid911 @ Aug 26 2008, 01:06 PM)  Could be. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) But Sheva accepting the number 7 would be very cheap on his part, whether or not Pato gives it to him. It's not like he owned the number. If he wanted it so bad, why leave? 77 doesn't sound too bad, as high as it seems. 77 is already taken by Antonini (IMG: style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Aug 26 2008, 06:16 PM
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Today's training has taken place.
After yesterday's rest day, the team focused on the ball, with tactical exercises and a practice game.
During training, Phillipe Senderos finished the last part of his medical. Rino and Pippo took part in training after their respective injuries and today was the first group training day of Andriy Shevchenko. He's back in Milan after having had to go to London to get a work visa there from the Italian embassy.
Today's training also saw the return of Ronaldinho and Pato. The two Brazilians followed the entire training session with the team.
The training today was at a good rhythm and a good atmosphere.
Tomorrow, there'll be 2 training sessions.
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Aug 26 2008, 08:20 PM
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(IMG: http://media2.acmilan.com/200808/11367_big.jpg) God: "Do you know what loyalty is?" Sheeva: "I've heard the word in Ukrainian, Italian and English but I just don't get the meaning"
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Aug 26 2008, 08:30 PM
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QUOTE (dst @ Aug 26 2008, 11:50 PM)  (IMG: http://media2.acmilan.com/200808/11367_big.jpg) God: "Do you know what loyalty is?" Sheeva: "I've heard the word in Ukrainian, Italian and English but I just don't get the meaning" They talked befor many times in holidays !!!
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Aug 26 2008, 08:39 PM
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QUOTE (armiss @ Aug 26 2008, 10:30 PM)  They talked befor many times in holidays !!! And Sheeva still does not get it...
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Aug 26 2008, 10:27 PM
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With any luck, if my crappy camera behaves, I will TRY to snap a couple of pictures. (And won't let the fish doll mock you too much, Nova).
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