[han2503]

Look at all the coincidences that have come up between now and when we last won a CL.

1. The CL final is going to be played in Athens, And we won it in 94 when it was also staged in Athens.

2. We have to go through the 3rd qualifying round to get to the CL, just like in 02/03.

3. It's a world cup year just like in the 62/63, 89/90, 93/94 and 02/03 competitions.

4. The first goal scored in our 02/03 campain was an Inzaghi goal

5. Our first game of the 02/03 campain was won 1-0 and the first leg was also played at home.

6. The year before our win in 02/03 a spanish club won the CL (Real Madrid), this time the current holders are Barca.

I don't want to jinx anything by posting this, maybe it's just all bull and we won't even make it into the competition at all this year, but after the WC and all the other coincidences that happened with Italy, ie. the match fixing scandals back home, the 1-1 draw friendly with switzerland just like in 82, that every 12 years Italy reach the final and once they win it the other time they lose it myth, and all the other coincedences, I'm starting to believe that they do mean something.

And considering the hell they put us through to let us play in the competition, and the big hurdle we overcame with the trail and our name being dragged though the mud and all I just have this feeling that this just might be our year.

So let's see if there is a reason for all these coincidences or as I said before this is all just crap and I wasted 15 minutes of my life writing this for nothing, but I just have this feeling that this is our year, just like the feeling that I had with Italy

This post has been edited by han2503: May 24 2007, 08:02 PM

[Costacurta]

Well, I can't say I'm a massive believer in those kind of similarity things, as interesting and intriguing as they often are. I might be compelled to agree, if I didnt have the feeling myself that this year will be an early exit for us from the tournament.

We have enjoyed many successful seasons of late in the CL, but if anyone thought last year was 'a bridge too far' so to speak for our ageing team, then this year, minus the reliable Sheva, and as yet, barring a proper replacement, I don't think we pose much of a threat.

Contrariwise, it seems that the Spanish teams may be plundering the silverware this season to me. Real have got their act together after a few laughable seasons and, from Capello to his new signings, look more potent than anyone. Barca have also reinforced thier weaker aspect, the defence, to leave the 2 Spanish giants well placed.

I wish, truly wish so much, that you are right, and that we win the CL this season. Sure, its always nice to, but in Maldini, and especially Costacurta's final season, I would give so much for us to secure the trophy this year over any other in the forseeable future. A perfect send-off, 5 winners medals etc.

I truly hope I am proved wrong, and you right, my friend.