[kurtsimonw]

Very good disciplined performance from him today.

[Fillipo Simone]

We'll see. I don't care or want to discuss the departure of the veterans, it is IMO unrelated. But I really think we don't need Flamini anymore. Nocerino played yesterday very good, if he continues like this, he'll surpass Flamini with no problem. Thing is - I'd like Ambro to stay as much as he's up to; he is still our captain.

Rino should obviously leave. But the problem with Flamini is, unlike Ambro, he does not have a special role in the team, nor is he fresh enough to be considered a future starter. I think all in all he's a mistake, and we should move on and try out something different. I see the potential in him, but it appears to me that this is a typical case of player potential and club expectations on collision resulting the player to appear worse then he really is. All we have out of him are a few flashes of good appearances and that's, what, after 3 years with Milan?

It's just like Podolski and Bayern. No, Milan should move on, it's not a money thing, it isn't an age thing either.

[X-Offender]

Thing is - I'd like Ambro to stay as much as he's up to; he is still our captain.

And? If a hypothetical worst player in the world existed and he was our captain, would you still want him to remain? Ambrosini is no Baresi or Maldini, his departure wouldn't really cause any turmoil inside the locker room. I'd rather have Nesta wear the armband, he truly is the finest example of a true rossonero captain.

[Fillipo Simone]

And? If a hypothetical worst player in the world existed and he was our captain, would you still want him to remain? Ambrosini is no Baresi or Maldini, his departure wouldn't really cause any turmoil inside the locker room. I'd rather have Nesta wear the armband, he truly is the finest example of a true rossonero captain.

Next season there's the possibility of loosing both Rino and Ambro as captain. I think Ambro's role has been always underestimated. Sure he ain't Baresi and Maldini, but who is? Nesta never seemed be comfortable as Milan captain, I think it's a Lazio story. Then you have Clarence who'll be leaving also maybe. And after Nesta, which isn't that far away, I don't see a possible candidate.

[il_diavolo_mtl]

Next season there's the possibility of loosing both Rino and Ambro as captain. I think Ambro's role has been always underestimated. Sure he ain't Baresi and Maldini, but who is? Nesta never seemed be comfortable as Milan captain, I think it's a Lazio story. Then you have Clarence who'll be leaving also maybe. And after Nesta, which isn't that far away, I don't see a possible candidate.

Merkel

[Fillipo Simone]

Merkel

You must be joking, right?

[acid911]

You must be joking, right?

I have no reasons to believe he isn't. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) In fact, I'd be very surprised if Merkel ever wears the armband. Even if the guy playes regularly we'll probably sign up an Italian NT starter or two that will get the nod ahead of him mosf of the time. But yeah, our captaincy mojo is running very low these past few years - I dread to think what the future holds.

[Rossoneri7]

I have no reasons to believe he isn't. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) In fact, I'd be very surprised if Merkel ever wears the armband. Even if the guy playes regularly we'll probably sign up an Italian NT starter or two that will get the nod ahead of him mosf of the time. But yeah, our captaincy mojo is running very low these past few years - I dread to think what the future holds.

I think the club is rather stable, we might not win season in - season out, and we might not be the club with multimillion stacked up as transfer kitty .. But we are the club that has a very stable management, which has been very rational and you never feel any sense urgency from the club's hierarchy.

Milan has been through some rough patches, yet this management has always proved that the wind will still blow against the sail's of this club. There will always be moments of transition, but also there will be moments of success. Hence I don't think you should be anxious about what the future holds (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[X-Offender]

I think the club is rather stable, we might not win season in - season out, and we might not be the club with multimillion stacked up as transfer kitty .. But we are the club that has a very stable management, which has been very rational and you never feel any sense urgency from the club's hierarchy.

Milan has been through some rough patches, yet this management has always proved that the wind will still blow against the sail's of this club. There will always be moments of transition, but also there will be moments of success. Hence I don't think you should be anxious about what the future holds (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Ho ho, saying our management has been stable is going overboard, mate. Sure, we're not as deep in financial problems as, say, Inter or Manchester City, but the last 3-4 years have been anything but satisfying. Of course, like you said, there will always be moments of transition, but to me it looks like we're stuck in that we can't seem to ensure a promising future to ourselves. We're still holding onto legends of the past decade. I dread the possibility that our board could once again renew the contracts of those players that should have already been let go this summer. And such a possibility is directly related to the fact that we barely invest any longer. We always look for cheap options and leftovers. Our determination in being the great AC Milan has gone down the drain. Now we're just struggling to survive as a club.

[Fillipo Simone]

Ho ho, saying our management has been stable is going overboard, mate. Sure, we're not as deep in financial problems as, say, Inter or Manchester City, but the last 3-4 years have been anything but satisfying. Of course, like you said, there will always be moments of transition, but to me it looks like we're stuck in that we can't seem to ensure a promising future to ourselves. We're still holding onto legends of the past decade. I dread the possibility that our board could once again renew the contracts of those players that should have already been let go this summer. And such a possibility is directly related to the fact that we barely invest any longer. We always look for cheap options and leftovers. Our determination in being the great AC Milan has gone down the drain. Now we're just struggling to survive as a club.

I think you lack the experience to see the big picture. I trust the management that has done well in 20 and more years, and I think R7 is relying on his experience as well. I don't see it as fatal as you see it - I don't think we're struggling.