[Nova]

Today is the sixth anniversary of when Carlo Ancelotti took over as Coach of Milan and the 48-year-old hopes to stay for another six years.

The ex-Parma tactician was named as the new Milan boss on November 5, 2001, and he has since gone on to win two Champions League titles and a Scudetto, among other trophies. 

His long-period in charge goes against the norm in Italy, where coaches very rarely stay at one club for longer than four or five years. 

“I did not think it would be possible to remain on the Milan bench for so long,” admitted Ancelotti. “However I am ready to remain here for another six years.” 

The current season has not been an easy one for Milan, and they currently sit in ninth position in Serie A, having still failed to win at home in the league this campaign. 

“Unfortunately we have lost a lot of points at home,” said Carletto. 

“Fourth place does seem far away from us, however there is still plenty of time to recover.” 

Tomorrow the Rossoneri travel to the Ukraine for a tricky Champions League match with Shakhtar Donetsk, and Ancelotti knows it will be far from straightforward. 

“To win there is not impossible, even if we know it is not going to be easy. However Ronaldo has now returned and this is very positive for us,” he concluded. 


source : Goal.com

May he stay with us for a very long time (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

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

[Tennie]

I'm not too sure how much we actually disagree, to be honest. I just think we're saying essentially the same thing slightly differently.

I think that - at least for central defense - we've got plenty of quality. We all (okay, especially dst) like to make Kaladze jokes, but the fact is that the guy is generally quite solid and that even the very best defenders can have bad days (Rio and Matrix own goals, etc). I think you underrate guys like Bonera and Simic. We DO need RB/LB reinforcement, which is why I'd love to see Zambrotta come in -- he can play either side with devastating effectiveness.

I agree that we could use someone on the creative side of midfield, if only to motivate the class we've already got there into competition. Maybe a Riquelme, maybe one of the young kids like Veloso (who I really like and not just because he's cuuuuuute) from Sporting.

We ALL (I think?) agree that someone in attack is needed. Milan is a bit toothless right now and that's why we've had 0-0 draws instead of wins.

So...1 or 2 buys over the winter, despite what Galliani says, and another 1-2 in August and we'll be FINE.

However, we're stuck til the transfer windows and /right now/ the issue is, I think, mostly one of motivation. If Carletto can motivate the guys, then great. If he can't, then maybe it's time for someone else to have a go.

[Zed.D]

I'm not too sure how much we actually disagree, to be honest. I just think we're saying essentially the same thing slightly differently.

I think that - at least for central defense - we've got plenty of quality. We all (okay, especially dst) like to make Kaladze jokes, but the fact is that the guy is generally quite solid and that even the very best defenders can have bad days (Rio and Matrix own goals, etc). I think you underrate guys like Bonera and Simic. We DO need RB/LB reinforcement, which is why I'd love to see Zambrotta come in -- he can play either side with devastating effectiveness.

I agree that we could use someone on the creative side of midfield, if only to motivate the class we've already got there into competition. Maybe a Riquelme, maybe one of the young kids like Veloso (who I really like and not just because he's cuuuuuute) from Sporting.

We ALL (I think?) agree that someone in attack is needed. Milan is a bit toothless right now and that's why we've had 0-0 draws instead of wins.

So...1 or 2 buys over the winter, despite what Galliani says, and another 1-2 in August and we'll be FINE.

However, we're stuck til the transfer windows and /right now/ the issue is, I think, mostly one of motivation.  If Carletto can motivate the guys, then great. If he can't, then maybe it's time for someone else to have a go.

For the CB, I’m not sure if we have sufficient force. Maldini’s going to hang boots at the end of this season, so at least one really world-class CB is a must for us.

As for the LB and RB, I think we all agree that Zambrotta must be our priority as he can play in both positions and he is world-class. though my dream transfer for the RB is Dani Alves, world-class, young, Brazilian (!), talented, ambitious, etc. he’s got everything to become our new long term RB. so in defense (CB, LB, RB) we need two to three players.

As for the midfield, I think we are really fine... I mean perfect! they just need motivation (especially Seedorf), we could sign someone, but it’s not that emergency to make it our first priority. [but in case we wanted someone in this position, Diego can be an ideal option]. that guy Veloso, I've never heard of him, he IS good-looking but that's not what we are after, right? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

As for the attack, I think we all agree signing a world-class is a must. it doesn’t really matter who, one world-class striker is needed. Pippo, too, is going retire sooner or later.

So let’s count: 2 or 3 defenders + 1 attacker [+ if possible 1 midfielder] = at least 4 world-class signings in needed. after that, if Carlo still failed to deliver results, then we should go for a new coach, and to be honest Rijkaard is the one I’d like to see in Milan [Mourinho lost my vote!]. The question is, are they going to sign those four players in August? don't even think about it, of course not!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)