[han2503]

Emerson AND Gourcuff must say.

Yeah, Emerson has shown much better form the Rino and Ambro in his last 2 games that he's played. I think he should be given a chance, he's a great utility and squad player to have, much better quality then Brocchi imo

Yes, as I said, we've expecting this for quite a while. I won't be surprised if we don't see it happen once again.

Cafu won't retire. Favalli and Gourcuff will be with us next year and I wouldn't be shocked if Dida and Serginho stayed with us too!

I'm praying that this won't happen. But like you I won't be surprised if it does in fact happen. Wouldn't put it past Galliani to try and convince Cafu and Sergio to stay on for another year (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

This post has been edited by han2503: Dec 29 2007, 11:43 PM

[dst]

I'm praying that this won't happen. But like you I won't be surprised if it does in fact happen. Wouldn't put it past Galliani to try and convince Cafu and Sergio to stay on for another year  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Cafu said himself that he will probably stay for one more season. It was on acmilan.com right after the CWC victory. Milan won't kick him out and of course we shouldn't but we MUST buy another player in his position, he should be considered gone!

[han2503]

Cafu said himself that he will probably stay for one more season. It was on acmilan.com right after the CWC victory. Milan won't kick him out and of course we shouldn't but we MUST buy another player in his position, he should be considered gone!

If we get Zambrotta I won't be that worried because he can play on both sides. But yes he has to leave by the end of this season

[dst]

If we get Zambrotta I won't be that worried because he can play on both sides. But yes he has to leave by the end of this season

That's what I am saying, it's not about him leaving, the board have to understand that he should be replaced in any case!

[whoarethepatriot...]

Yeah that's what I've been thinking for the past two years...
Emerson AND Gourcuff must say.
Exactly!
Yes, as I said, we've expecting this for quite a while. I won't be surprised if we don't see it happen once again.

Cafu won't retire. Favalli and Gourcuff will be with us next year and I wouldn't be shocked if Dida and Serginho stayed with us too!

I disagree, Emerson is useless, i would prefer a younger more enthusiastic Midfielder (Banega? Unlike though) than a grizzled veteran

[dst]

I disagree, Emerson is useless, i would prefer a younger more enthusiastic Midfielder (Banega? Unlike though) than a grizzled veteran

Emerson is younger than Nesta. Banega would be wasted on the bench...

[whoarethepatriot...]

Emerson is younger than Nesta. Banega would be wasted on the bench...

Emerson dosent have it in him anymore. He has been less than convincing, and i prefer Brocchi to him

[redbabies]

Maldini to retire!

I'd let go:
Cafu
Favalli
Simic
Dida
Digao
Ba

Then....
I'd keep Seedorf only as a 3rd choice to someone
Keep Sergio for urgent situations
Keep Gila just to fill the number of strikers
Keep Pippo coz he did so much for us
Keep Brochi coz he's our captain in Coppa Italia
Keep Kala coz I like him, eventhough most of you dont (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I'd buy:
Amelia
David Silva
Metzelder or Barzagli
Alves
and Benzema.

This post has been edited by redbabies: Dec 30 2007, 02:15 AM

[Jack Sparrow]

I'm totally pissed about Favalli...we could have played him as a forward. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

But if it's true ... 8 players??!!! Wow...when we rebuild a team, we don't just replace nuts and bolts...we rip the whole darn thing down to it's foundations. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Coolio...next season will be fun. I was getting into a comfort zone with my current team. I liked all the players, and couldn't swear at anyone except Kaka.(He's a tough kid, he can take it!)

[dst]

Emerson dosent have it in him anymore. He has been less than convincing, and i prefer Brocchi to him

You do prefer Brocchi!? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Well anyway it's a matter of opinion...

I'd let go:
Cafu
Favalli
Simic
Dida
Digao
Ba

I'd let no one go! Especially Favalli (who never complains and is a solid 3rd choice for the LB position) and Simic (who is an excellent sub)! These guys are not the problem, the problem is we haven't bought anyone new!

[han2503]

Emerson dosent have it in him anymore. He has been less than convincing, and i prefer Brocchi to him

And Brocchi does?

Imo Emerson is much better quality then Brocchi. He's a good holding mid that has a much better range off passing then Rino and ambro put together, and he can make the odd run up the pitch with the ball because he is much more technical then either Rino or Ambro. Brocchi is Fiorentina level, and imo should have never been brought back. The only reason he is back is because Carlo asked for someone like Gilberto and he got Brocchi, that's how our management has been handling things of late.

At least Puma was a step up

I'm totally pissed about Favalli...we could have played him as a forward. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Ahhh... The days of the great Favallinho... How I miss those days (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)

This post has been edited by han2503: Dec 30 2007, 01:34 PM

[whoarethepatriot...]

And Brocchi does?

Imo Emerson is much better quality then Brocchi. He's a good holding mid that has a much better range off passing then Rino and ambro put together, and he can make the odd run up the pitch with the ball because he is much more technical then either Rino or Ambro. Brocchi is Fiorentina level, and imo should have never been brought back. The only reason he is back is because Carlo asked for someone like Gilberto and he got Brocchi, that's how our management has been handling things of late.

At least Puma was a step up
Ahhh... The days of the great Favallinho... How I miss those days (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)

Brocchi has superior technique, and range of passing (watch his assist to Gila against Anderlecht last season, and his goal against Roma)

Emerson was never the same after he left Roma, he probably is superior defensively than Brocchi, but brocchi is better going forward. Ambrsoni is more defensively sound than Emo, faster better in the air, better passing, and he looks better (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[redbabies]

I'd let no one go! Especially Favalli (who never complains and is a solid 3rd choice for the LB position) and Simic (who is an excellent sub)! These guys are not the problem, the problem is we haven't bought anyone new!

We have around 10 or 11 defenders, and in order to buy new ones, you have to let go some of them.

Second, I'd keep Simic if he were to stay calm and not complain.

Our real problem is that we don't have enough qualitative depth. We lack a competetive bench like Barca or Real have. Just look at the players that were subs in Barcelona - Real match

Barca:
14. Henry 21. Thuram 11. Zambrotta 7. Gudjohnsen 25. Jorquera 17. Dos Santos 27. Bojan Krkic

Real Madrid:
14. Guti 25. Dudek 18. Saviola 11. Robben 12. Marcelo 16. Gago 22. Torres


And compare these to our bench against Inter:
27. Serginho 32. Brocchi 2. Cafu 5. Emerson 25. Bonera 11. Gilardino 16. Kalac

Differences are so obvious.

[august_milan]

Sounds good, except swap Emerson for Gourcuff

You speak intelligent words my friend> (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[august_milan]

Well isn't this fantastic. Our huge squad just gets bigger.  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

I don't see why Gourcuff is going to be let go, then again, having him in the squad is probably making key players like Brocchi feel a bit uncertain of their role. We better make some great signings in the summer, and lots of them, or we're going to be in for a rough few years.

can you please explain t me how brocchi is a key player??? because any way i look at it i fail to see how this is true.