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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)

[Zed.D]

I think we lack quality, and unless we don't count Dida or Kaladze's numerous mistakes in the past two or three seasons, that's true. yes, we 'almost' have a great and quality eleven, but the bench... a team is not formed only by eleven players, there must be quality players also on the bench and our bench does not have such thing [Bonera, Digao, Favalli, Kalac, Simic, Brocchi... all ordinary players] when a key player gets injured [like Ronaldo this season] we start to struggle badly. but if we had a quality backup for him on the bench, we wouldn't go through all these delicate moments.

I'm not saying a new coach would be a bad idea, no. but we must absolutely first build a strong team and then bring a new coach, as I doubt any intelligent coach would accept to work with the squad we have right now.

[Fillipo Simone]

I think we lack quality, and unless we don't count Dida or Kaladze's numerous mistakes in the past two or three seasons, that's true.

Kala's mistakes in the last 2 or 3 seasons?? (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) ..he was born making mistakes, I do not recall any season of him without them! (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/rolleyes.gif)

yes, we 'almost' have a great and quality eleven, but the bench... a team is not formed only by eleven players, there must be quality players also on the bench and our bench does not have such thing [Bonera, Digao, Favalli, Kalac, Simic, Brocchi...

Not true. Which world class player would agree to step into Simic's role? Or Boneras? Strikers and midfielders agree sitting on the bench every now and then, but defenders?? No,...I'm pretty sure that Simic is the best player in the world right now considering his status - he has everything neccessary to be a star player at Parma or Sampdoria, he has experience and quality, but still he agrees to stay with Milan, even after his status in the NT is questionable due the lack of match practice. Do you think Grygera, Ujfalusi, Dainelli, Cordoba, etc. would agree for that kind off role? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

For the mid - yes, we need a dynamic player with "esprit" and quality for the bench,...

I'm not saying a new coach would be a bad idea, no. but we must absolutely first build a strong team and then bring a new coach, as I doubt any intelligent coach would accept to work with the squad we have right now.

I think of exactly the opposite. If we bring a new coach in we should wait with the transfers. We are not like Real - they spent tons of cash befor bringing Capello, who then afterwards demanded some players he likes or needs for his tactics. For example, why buy Joaquin, Robben or a big money winger if we afterwardes sign a coach like Carlo who does not use wingers?? No, no, no,...First coach, then teambuilding around him.

But I would rule that out cause building around Carletto is the best way, in that I'm very sure.

You're biggest problem is you think being a Milan fan more than some other members, especially me, gives you some goofy advantage or something. how can you brag about it when it's only a matter of being several years older?! don't be so arrogant...

Don't accuse R7 of being arrogant. It's just his way of expressing and screaming his support for Milan. We all get arrogant occasionaly but that's just normal.