[Fillipo Simone]

Very bad outcome, but the only positive side if we did fight in the end, which is what lacked against Fiorentina and Cagliari.

Top goes to Lopez, flop to Zapata.

[X-Offender]

I'm not saying we should go for the double pivot. Just giving my two cents about Poli and what I think is his ideal position. Don't get mad at me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[Danny]

I'm not saying we should go for the double pivot. Just giving my two cents about Poli and what I think is his ideal position. Don't get mad at me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I'm not (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I'm just trying to point out you have a little history for wanting the DP at Milan, be it De Jong and Monto or now Poli and whoever.

The DP only works with two hard-core DMs. Two tough enforcers protecting the defence and breaking up opposition midfield, freeing the 3 in front of them for the creative work behind the striker. I thought when we got Essien he and De Jong could do that role well but that was miles wrong.

For me Poli is as good a utility midfielder as there is. He can work most areas, without being outstanding in any, so I see him as the guy you bring in when one of your first choices isn't available and it's not a huge downgrade.

Which is why I want the 3 in midfield of Bona, De Jong and MvG with Poli as backup. But of course with Monto on his way back in the next two weeks or so that changes things a little.