[KingKaka]

so we are going to need 1 or 2 new defenders next summer as it's maldini last year and not too much left in nesta who's the man for the job who do u want to be our new world class defender?

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Kolo Toure??... is he capable of replacing God? [I'm just asking, don't kill me for saying this]
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) You think I have it in for you because we tend to argue quite often? We're cool from my side mate!

So is Kolo Toure capable of replacing God? No. Nobody is. Maldini is not just any player and I'm not talking about his qualities as a footballer. When he is on the field he leads Milan. I don't mean that he simply is a good captain, I mean that his mere presence on the field (even when he is not excellent) drives the team, he gives them an extra push, more courage... I don't know if you get what I mean but you'll surely see it if you watch the Man. United Vs Milan 1st leg semi from the 06/07 season. Focus on how the team as a whole played with him and how they did without him in the second half. Their passion, their courage, how much they focused, how deep the back 4 stood when we had the ball... things like that.
And even clearly on footballing terms there is no player like him out there. Personal opinion.

But Kolo is a great CB, an avid fighter and a leader. Plus he can play as a full-back if needed, he's very good at it. But the most important thing is that he's not mistake-prone. I prefer a player that can play at 7 and not make kaladzities than on that plays at 8 and does and Kolo when needed plays at more than 7 too!

Mexes is the latter. He can pull off amazing interceptions but if he's in a bad day... I'd run to Kaladze...

Toure is a great choice. But I'm not sure if we have been linked with him and I don't think Milan are keen on him anyways.

Ramos is just a fantasy and to be honest, I want him to stay in Madrid. I like Ricardo Carvalho and I think he is a realistic choice and can be a great addition to our squad.

No it does not seem as if Milan are interested in him but I would not exclude the possibility because of that.

While I think Ramos is a great player I am not a fan of him and would not like to see him in the Milan shirt (not that I'd be disappointed, I'd just look elsewhere, also because of his price tag).
Yup, Carvalho would be a very good choice. I think he's at the same level as Puyol and I'd welcome both of them.

[TriniKing_CE]

I don't know if you get what I mean but you'll surely see it if you watch the Man. United Vs Milan 1st leg semi from the 06/07 season. Focus on how the team as a whole played with him and how they did without him in the second half. Their passion, their courage, how much they focused, how deep the back 4 stood when we had the ball... things like that.
And even clearly on footballing terms there is no player like him out there. Personal opinion.

I agree with this almost fully, and I remember that match almost as clear as day and I remember the differences within the team's 1st & 2nd half performances!

While I think Ramos is a great player I am not a fan of him and would not like to see him in the Milan shirt (not that I'd be disappointed, I'd just look elsewhere, also because of his price tag).

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I don't like Ramos' attitude but should he arrive one day which I don't see happening anytime soon (I can't see myself finding much personal problems overall with his arrival aside from his possible exorbitant transfer fee)

Yup, Carvalho would be a very good choice. I think he's at the same level as Puyol and I'd welcome both of them.

Not sure If I would rate Carvalho and Puyol at the same level (not because I disagree tho, simply because I never thought of it) Either way I would welcome them both, the 1st one seeming more realistic, even though Puyol himself once said if he ever left Barcelona it 'would' indeed be to Milan! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)