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 May 9 2009, 04:13 PM
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Primavera  Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265  |
QUOTE Milan's Adriano Galliani: I Want Old Players As Milan look set to return to Europe’s top flight next season, the Rossoneri's chief administrator expressed his preference for ageing stars who have been around the block... Many have criticised Milan’s transfer policy over recent years, as they continue to look like a retirement home for some of the world’s top players. However, it looks unlikely that the average age will decrease this summer, following recent comments by Adriano Galliani. “To return to victory in the Champions League we need an expert side that isn’t too young. Here at Milan we like champions, regardless of their age,” stated the Milan vice-president. With legendary captain Paolo Maldini set to retire over the summer, Galliani expressed his disappointment after failing to convince the no.3 to play on for yet another season. “Paolo won’t change his mind, unfortunately," he sighed. "He is still playing because he is the best central defender we have, I don’t know why he wants to stop. I have repeatedly tried to convince him to change his mind, but he has stood firm.” Milan face Juventus at the San Siro on Sunday May 10. We need a side that isn't too young? agreed. but we need a side that isn't TOO OLD either. (IMG:http://www.pic4ever.com/images/argh.gif) |
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May 9 2009, 05:04 PM
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Primavera  Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
The title is stupid.
I agree with Zed. We need to find a balance. |
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May 9 2009, 05:08 PM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 17-July 06 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 2,128 |
QUOTE (dst @ May 9 2009, 05:04 PM)  The title is stupid. I agree with Zed. We need to find a balance. the title is really stupid...i agree.. |
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May 9 2009, 05:34 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
Having young players is good because you know a position will be filled for a certain amount of years.. but I don't think it's that big of a deal. Old players are just as capable as young players.
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May 9 2009, 05:52 PM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
QUOTE (dst @ May 9 2009, 07:34 PM) The title is stupid. I agree with Zed. We need to find a balance. Funnily enough, the original title was something else (a normal title) but they changed it to make it more interesting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) typical goal.com QUOTE Old players are just as capable as young players. No they're not. imagine a Milan side with an age average of 33 (as it was against Catania) playing a team like Barca in Europe next season... they won't be able to keep up with fast paced teams. I don't want another embarrassing CL exit like the one against Arsenal. Milan needs to bring down its age average, period. |
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 May 9 2009, 08:02 PM
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CrAzY EyeS Group: Helpers Posts: 5,334 Joined: 25-February 08 From: Trinidad Member No.: 3,723 |
QUOTE (Tennie @ May 8 2009, 09:23 AM) Studio Sport has a new rumor! Drogba to Milan for 7-8 million + Kaladze. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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May 9 2009, 11:50 PM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 17-July 06 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 2,128 |
There is some kind of interview about Adebayor or Drogba on sportmediaset.it....I really don't understand what it talks about cuz i don't understand Italian!!!
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May 10 2009, 01:15 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (Zed.D @ May 9 2009, 05:52 PM) No they're not. imagine a Milan side with an age average of 33 (as it was against Catania) playing a team like Barca in Europe next season... they won't be able to keep up with fast paced teams. I don't want another embarrassing CL exit like the one against Arsenal. Milan needs to bring down its age average, period. I'm going to disagree and say one thing. There seems to be a huge misconception that young = quick, old = slow. There is no relation between speed and age in my opinion, at least not during a football career. |
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May 10 2009, 01:34 AM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
Don't see anything about drogba and adebayor on mediaset.
I do see a note saying that Abramovich is prepared to buy out Shevchenko's contract and that he'll then be free to find another club (ie, he's not wanted back at Chelsea). |
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May 10 2009, 01:44 AM
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CrAzY EyeS Group: Helpers Posts: 5,334 Joined: 25-February 08 From: Trinidad Member No.: 3,723 |
QUOTE (gal_kenny @ May 9 2009, 06:50 PM) There is some kind of interview about Adebayor or Drogba on sportmediaset.it....I really don't understand what it talks about cuz i don't understand Italian!!! I'm not too sure either, but I sure do hope its something alone the lines of: 'STAYING FAR AWAY FROM MILAN' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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May 10 2009, 07:37 AM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 17-July 06 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 2,128 |
QUOTE (Tennie @ May 10 2009, 01:34 AM) Don't see anything about drogba and adebayor on mediaset. I do see a note saying that Abramovich is prepared to buy out Shevchenko's contract and that he'll then be free to find another club (ie, he's not wanted back at Chelsea). Adebayor or Drogba |
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May 10 2009, 08:05 AM
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Dida per sempre Group: Full Members Posts: 4,198 Joined: 25-February 07 From: St. Francis Member No.: 3,563 |
QUOTE (Tennie dello Sport) Studio Sport has a new rumor! Drogba to Milan for 7-8 million + Kaladze. Chelsea wouldn't be that stupid to take Kaladze and we hopefully wouldn't be stupid enough to take in Drogba. Maybe they need some new faces whom the refs won't recognize for when Chelski players mob them in Pavlovian fashion after a bad call. |
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May 10 2009, 09:50 AM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ May 10 2009, 04:45 AM) I'm going to disagree and say one thing. There seems to be a huge misconception that young = quick, old = slow. There is no relation between speed and age in my opinion, at least not during a football career. Maybe stamina was the right word not speed. some players are naturally slow(/fast) and that doesn't change much when they get older, but stamina DOES. it depends on each individual but usually when a footballer reaches his 30's, he starts to decline in that aspect. they can run as fast as ever but not for a whole game but 60-70 minutes (it depends on many things). now imagine having at least 7 of them in the XI... QUOTE (Tennie @ May 10 2009, 05:04 AM) Don't see anything about drogba and adebayor on mediaset. I do see a note saying that Abramovich is prepared to buy out Shevchenko's contract and that he'll then be free to find another club (ie, he's not wanted back at Chelsea). In that case I can see us welcoming Sheva with open arms... a former legend for free? no way Galliani's going to ignore that. after all he loves champions no matter how old or ineffective they are. This post has been edited by Zed.D: May 10 2009, 09:51 AM |
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May 10 2009, 12:47 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Old players...young players...what a philosophy. Wish Hegel would be here to contemplate.
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May 10 2009, 01:38 PM
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Pulcini 99 Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 10-May 09 Member No.: 6,453 |
I know Maldini is superman but we can't expect him to play season after season especially in massive Champions League games all we want is a solid cente half and a full back and then I'd be happy
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