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 Jan 8 2008, 08:50 PM
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Primavera  Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265  |
@ armisse
There's so much difference between "Perhaps a goal" and "I'll score two goals"! those fvcking media just twist the words! |
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 Jan 9 2008, 09:58 AM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 1,260 Joined: 14-January 07 Member No.: 3,312 |
@zdrossoneri
Yes , there is but how ? even with ''perhaps'' in his words if he didnt trust in his ability to do such a thing he definitley could spoke about another matters ( when we all know that he is in a very serious stage of his career ), BUT he directly went to the main target . (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) This post has been edited by armisse: Jan 9 2008, 10:06 AM |
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Jan 9 2008, 12:08 PM
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'the Duck' Group: Helpers Posts: 1,234 Joined: 12-August 05 From: Kosova Member No.: 144 |
something BIG is gonna happen with him.
he'll really score 15-20 goals till the end of the season, or he'll be a "Ricardo Olivera" (no no, the 2nd choice won't happen) |
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Jan 9 2008, 01:07 PM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay  Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
If he can score 10 goals by end of season, I will be VERY VERY impressed.
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Jan 10 2008, 03:02 AM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 2,972 Joined: 2-October 06 From: Montreal Member No.: 2,592 |
i expect him to have the same sorta impact ronaldo had with us last year, which would be great.
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Jan 10 2008, 01:42 PM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
Milan's mighty duck ready to fly
He may have done little else but train since joining AC Milan in the summer, but already expectations surrounding Brazilian wonder boy Pato are sky high. "If Pato continues to do what he does in training, he will get 30 goals by June," proclaimed Milan president Silvio Berlusconi, citing coach Carlo Ancelotti and heightening anticipation ahead of the 18-year-old's competitive debut at home to SSC Napoli on Sunday. Pressure No pressure then. For Milan, Pato's introduction cannot come soon enough. The 2007 UEFA Champions League winners are cast away in the bottom half of Serie A. With just four wins all season, they are closer to the relegation zone than to European qualification. A return of 21 goals from 14 games speaks volumes, and it says everything that Milan fans are having to pin their hopes on an untried teenager to revive a moribund domestic season. Clamour The clamour for Pato is even greater than when Kaká joined the club in 2003 and unprecedented for a player without star stature. The major reason for that is how long Rossoneri supporters have been waiting to see their talented tyro in action. Pato, whose name translates as duck, signed for the European champions from SC Internacional in August for around €15m, after catching the eye with his brilliant performances at the FIFA U-20 World Cup where he scored three times in four matches. He was ineligible to play for Milan during the first part of the campaign, however, because of rules preventing Italian teams from registering non-EU players before they turn 18. Pato celebrated his 18th birthday on 2 September by which time the transfer market, and date for registering new players, was closed. After four months on the sidelines, finally the waiting game is over. Confidence Appetites were subsequently whetted when Pato powered in a header in a friendly against FC Dynamo Kyiv in September. Ancelotti has since compared him to former Napoli striker Careca, and as expected of any hyped-up youngster out of Brazil, Pato is blessed with prodigious skill and an array of tricks. Add to that, pace capable of unsettling any defence and power in the air too and Milan look to have another match-winner on their hands. Most impressive of all, perhaps, is his confidence and he will need every bit of it to deal with the pressure that awaits. Should that remain intact after a tough welcome to the European game by Serie A defences, the Rossoneri will have substance to back up the hype. 'Shocked' "I watched a few tapes of him and was impressed, almost shocked by his talent," Berlusconi said. "I had the same feeling when I watched a tape of Marco van Basten before we signed him. I dream of a Milan side with Kaká, Pato and Ronaldo in attack." Many believe Pato could follow in the footsteps of his compatriot Kaká, including the Ballon d'Or winner himself. "He is very impressive, has great quality and will become a crucial player for this team," Kaká said. "I'm very glad to stay close to him and help him adapt to Italian football." If Pato fulfils just half of Milan's expectations, their hopes of becoming the first team to defend the UEFA Champions League title could yet come to fruition. In the latest in a series of uefa.com readers' Q & As, Pato will be on the spot to answer your questions so click here to send yours now. Please give your name, age and location. (link to article. The 'click here' above opens up an email just in case anyone wants to send a question.) |
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Jan 10 2008, 01:57 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
We only have 4 wins??? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I thought it was more than that... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif)
QUOTE (Tennie @ Jan 10 2008, 02:42 PM) If Pato fulfils just half of Milan's expectations, their hopes of becoming the first team to defend the UEFA Champions League title could yet come to fruition.  Indeed, just half would be more than enough! |
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Jan 10 2008, 04:03 PM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
QUOTE brilliant performances at the FIFA U-20 World Cup where he scored three times in four matches. I thought it was three goals in five games... ____________________________________ According to acmilan.com, he has scored 20 goals in just eight months' time, for Internacional and Brazil. that's very impressive for a then 17yo imo. |
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Jan 10 2008, 04:14 PM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
QUOTE In the latest in a series of uefa.com readers' Q & As, Pato will be on the spot to answer your questions so click here to send yours now. Please give your name, age and location. I'm going to send mine (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) probably asking how does he feel about all the hype and pressure coming from everywhere! |
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Jan 10 2008, 06:02 PM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
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(IMG:http://i13.tinypic.com/71g9nxu.jpg) _____________ Our six strikers! (IMG:http://i17.tinypic.com/6k88v87.jpg) |
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Jan 10 2008, 06:20 PM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 1,260 Joined: 14-January 07 Member No.: 3,312 |
179 cm + 71 KG in 18
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Jan 10 2008, 06:25 PM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
@ armisse
What's wrong with that? ____________________ Pato’s Former Coach Slams Berlusconi’s 30-Goal Prediction link Gattuso: We Are Expecting Great Things From Pato link God... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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Jan 10 2008, 06:33 PM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 1,260 Joined: 14-January 07 Member No.: 3,312 |
In the latest in a series of uefa.com readers' Q & As, Pato will be on the spot to answer your questions so click here to send yours now. Please give your name, age and location.
(link to article. The 'click here' above opens up an email just in case anyone wants to send a question.) [/quote] where we can see our answers ? |
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Jan 10 2008, 06:34 PM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 1,260 Joined: 14-January 07 Member No.: 3,312 |
@zdrossoneri
Why wrong ? |
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Jan 10 2008, 06:37 PM
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PatoMania Group: Full Members Posts: 573 Joined: 12-August 05 From: Sweden Member No.: 142 |
I hope Patos mind is strong enough to handle all this hype around him.
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