[Jack Sparrow]

Milan have confirmed that Massimiliano Allegri has left his position as Coach, after three-and-a-half years at the club.

The 46-year-old was widely believed on Sunday evening to have managed his last game for the Rossoneri, after the club fell to a surprise 4-3 reverse at strugglers Sassuolo.

On from Barbara Berlusconi labelling change at the club as ‘necessary and urgent’ and Milan sources indicating an announcement would come on Monday, the Diavolo have communicated their decision on the matter.

“Milan announce that it has relieved of their duties as Coach of the first team, with immediate effect, Massimiliano Allegri and his staff,” Milan’s statement released this morning reads.

“Milan would like to thank Mr Allegri and his staff for the work done and wishes them the best of success professionally.

“The team is temporarily assigned to the technical guidance of Mauro Tassotti.”

Allegri took over at San Siro in June 2010 and went on to win the Scudetto in his first season, before finishing second in 2011-12 and managing third place last season.

The Livorno-born tactician leaves with the Rossoneri sat 11th in Serie A after the first round of League fixtures, on 22 points.

SOURCE: Football Italia

About bloody time. Glad we put him out of his misery.

Here is the official Milan twitter feed.

#ACMilan Official Communication: Massimiliano Allegri and his staff have been relieved of their duties

[Dracoris]

Looks like we might hear something official about Seedorf soon....

Risk worth taking, I think. We can't really get much worse.

[han2503]

Looks like we might hear something official about Seedorf soon....

Risk worth taking, I think. We can't really get much worse.

Well as kurt said, these next few months would give him the time needed to adapt so it's not all new and a huge shock when he's pushed in next season.

The season is lost anyway, might as well use these next few months for Seedorf to discover his footballing identity as a coach.

[Rossoneri7]

Well as kurt said, these next few months would give him the time needed to adapt so it's not all new and a huge shock when he's pushed in next season.

The season is lost anyway, might as well use these next few months for Seedorf to discover his footballing identity as a coach.

Well, I hope Seedorf reconsiders and declines an offer from Milan. I doubt 4 months of Serie A will be enough for him to discover his ability as coach. We could very well play in Serie B next season if results go against expectations.

On paper, our squad could be argued to win Serie A. But arguing the claim and actually implementing it on the field are two very different things altogether.

The team is not a champion team, and Seedorf will be starting from scratch and will need more than the next 4 months to get things into rhythm. I would rather he trained a club with lower ambitions and proves himself there before taking the reigns of Milan.


With that said, what say you of Mauro?

[han2503]

Well, I hope Seedorf reconsiders and declines an offer from Milan. I doubt 4 months of Serie A will be enough for him to discover his ability as coach. We could very well play in Serie B next season if results go against expectations.

On paper, our squad could be argued to win Serie A. But arguing the claim and actually implementing it on the field are two very different things altogether.

The team is not a champion team, and Seedorf will be starting from scratch and will need more than the next 4 months to get things into rhythm. I would rather he trained a club with lower ambitions and proves himself there before taking the reigns of Milan.


With that said, what say you of Mauro?

Personally I have faith in Seedorf to surprise us and pull out something no one expected. He's a highly intelligent individual. I really do think he'll surprise us all. would I have liked someone more experienced considering the situation we're in as not being ideal? Of course, but considering all key points I think Seedorf might be a good choice, and if not there's always the season after it, we've already wasted 2 and a half years under Allegri going backwards at an alarming rate, what's another year?

And I do understand where you're coming from that bringing him in now and it not working out could taint what Seedorf stands for at Milan and a possible appointment for him as our coach in the future when he's more experienced could also be ruled out. It is a worry in the back of my head. But at this point I'd take anyone

Regarding Tasso, I don't think he has the character for it, he's been the shadow man at Milan for over a decade now. He doesn't strike me as an assertive person, just someone who's there to help out the players and be the communicative link between them and the coach. In fact, if I'm being completely honest I'd say that it's time for him to go as well.

We need a fresh start.

[Rossoneri7]

Personally I have faith in Seedorf to surprise us and pull out something no one expected. He's a highly intelligent individual. I really do think he'll surprise us all. would I have liked someone more experienced considering the situation we're in as not being ideal? Of course, but considering all key points I think Seedorf might be a good choice, and if not there's always the season after it, we've already wasted 2 and a half years under Allegri going backwards at an alarming rate, what's another year?

Well, Allegri won a Scudetto in his first season, second in his second (had Muntari's goal counted, we would be talking about a double), and a remarkable comeback last season for third. Facts, just saying.

I adore Seedorf, so I can not say anything bad about him, just that his inexperience will most definitely be his demise at a club where fans are expecting silverware.

And I do understand where you're coming from that bringing him in now and it not working out could taint what Seedorf stands for at Milan and a possible appointment for him as our coach in the future when he's more experienced could also be ruled out. It is a worry in the back of my head. But at this point I'd take anyone

Of course you'd take anyone, you don't have a coach (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Regarding Tasso, I don't think he has the character for it, he's been the shadow man at Milan for over a decade now. He doesn't strike me as an assertive person, just someone who's there to help out the players and be the communicative link between them and the coach. In fact, if I'm being completely honest I'd say that it's time for him to go as well.

We need a fresh start.

Mauro is a loyal servant of the club. But a fresh start you say? Lets go (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)