[TriniKing_CE]

I remember the two Swede babes kissing, and Leo saying all they're missing is a Brazilian.

Haha - Our Leo said that?!
I like him even more now! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[Dzeko]

Leonardo: Milan - Chelsea Will Be Special
Ancelotti's successor cannot wait to get one over his former tutor...

Milan coach Leonardo is relishing the chance to have a shoot-out against former mentor Carlo Ancelotti when his side clash with Chelsea on Friday.

Both teams meet in Baltimore in what is expected to be a sold-out match and the Brazilian, who took over from Ancelotti at the San Siro, cannot wait to face the Blues.

"The Chelsea match will be very special for me and it will be unexpected to find Ancelotti on the opposite team," Leonardo told Sky Sport Italia following Milan's 2-1 loss to Club America.

"Chelsea have been doing well and they are working hard. They have a big squad with plenty of great players who can dictate the match. They are a great team and play with speed and intensity."

Leonardo wanted to see Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano arrive, but he has conceded defeat in the race to land him after the Spanish side rejected the club's €14million bid.

"There was a moment to decide whether it was yes or no, but we are closer to a no and it doesn't seem like he will arrive," added the coach.

"We have a good side already and we can play really well if we continue to work hard together. If someone arrives then it will be good."

Earlier reports suggested the Rossoneri were aiming to take a shot at AZ Alkmaar striker Moussa Dembele.

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com

[Zed.D]

Nice pic.

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[Tennie]

So. there have been two international breaks so far this season for World Cup qualifiers - one in September and this one currently going on.

The curious thing is that the erstwhile coach of AC Milan, Leonardo, has taken 3 day trips to Brazil with his girlfriend during both breaks. The players not called up were given the time off (no training) and this past weekend, Leo skipped out on the last training before the break to catch his flight.

Now there may be some serious family thing going on but...

...Fishdoll thinks that jetting off on holiday during international breaks and letting a team that's ALREADY visibly out of shape just sit around for 3 days (when other teams do not do this during breaks) shows a shocking lack of professionalism on the part of the coach. Also shows that - unless something comes out to prove otherwise - he's not taking the job very seriously at all.

(link to big ranty article on telelombardia about Leo and his vacations).

[Danny]

It's not a shocking lack of professionalism, it's an accurate level of the ability of the amateur we have in charge.

Leonardo does not know how to manage or coach in football. Putting the club in his hands has turned out to be an appallingly misguided decision.

[Tennie]

Fishdoll thinks he, dst's dogs, and LaPalma's pet rabbit could do a better job at this point.

[Ro Rossonera]

Fishdoll thinks he, dst's dogs, and LaPalma's pet rabbit could do a better job at this point.

Diavolino is sad that Fishdoll didn't think about him.

And Leo how am I supposed to keep defending you if you keep doing stuff like this?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[Tennie]

Fishdoll apologizes to Diavolino and asks if he wants to be the motivator during training - he can chase after the guys when they're doing runs and bite the slowpokes (he has the teeth for it!).

[Bluesummers]

So. there have been two international breaks so far this season for World Cup qualifiers - one in September and this one currently going on.

The curious thing is that the erstwhile coach of AC Milan, Leonardo, has taken 3 day trips to Brazil with his girlfriend during both breaks. The players not called up were given the time off (no training) and this past weekend, Leo skipped out on the last training before the break to catch his flight.

Now there may be some serious family thing going on but...

...Fishdoll thinks that jetting off on holiday during international breaks and letting a team that's ALREADY visibly out of shape just sit around for 3 days (when other teams do not do this during breaks) shows a shocking lack of professionalism on the part of the coach. Also shows that - unless something comes out to prove otherwise - he's not taking the job very seriously at all.

(link to big ranty article on telelombardia about Leo and his vacations).

take it easy, he needs some time off; everyone does.

There is no point working when the entire squad is under immense pressure and the morale is zero. Let them all get some rest and resume working this week. We don't have a young squad, so its not like they need training. They need to get their head in the game and concentrate and maybe some time off can do them some good.

I'm beginning to think tactics are not where our problems are rather we are lacking motivation and discpline.

Tactics have never won games alone, the players need to perform. We should be able to beat atalanta with no coach at all given the calibre of our squad.

[Tennie]

Hah. Knew it wouldn't last, the two of us agreeing! (If it did, Fishdoll would start to twitch).

Gonna respectfully disagree that two extended breaks within the space of 6 weeks is really necessary or wise especially for a brand new coach of a squad that's not in shape anyway. And if the coach skips out on practice so he can catch his flight, how on earth can he then expect ANY of his players to show up on time for training?

I do agree that it's motivation and discipline but that isn't going to get better when the coach goes off on holiday once a month during the middle of the season. Leadership comes from the top and Leo just isn't showing any, nor is he showing discipline.

[il_diavolo_mtl]

Diavolino is sad that Fishdoll didn't think about him.

And Leo how am I supposed to keep defending you if you keep doing stuff like this?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) i thought Diavolino was in my camp (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[Bluesummers]

Hah. Knew it wouldn't last, the two of us agreeing! (If it did, Fishdoll would start to twitch).

Gonna respectfully disagree that two extended breaks within the space of 6 weeks is really necessary or wise especially for a brand new coach of a squad that's not in shape anyway. And if the coach skips out on practice so he can catch his flight, how on earth can he then expect ANY of his players to show up on time for training?

I do agree that it's motivation and discipline but that isn't going to get better when the coach goes off on holiday once a month during the middle of the season. Leadership comes from the top and Leo just isn't showing any, nor is he showing discipline.

Gonna respectfully disagree,

He's stressed out and so is everyone in the squad. So perhaps this break will do him some good. Its not like he decided to get up and go to brazil, I'm sure Galliani agreed/recommended to it.


IMO everyone in this squad needs some time to refocus and put their faith behind the coach. All we've had so far is lack of effort and discipline from the squad.

This post has been edited by Bluesummers: Oct 14 2009, 07:57 AM

[ganney]

Earlier reports suggested the Rossoneri were aiming to take a shot at AZ Alkmaar striker Moussa Dembele.

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com

i really don't mind signing this dude

[il_diavolo_mtl]

i really don't mind signing this dude

i'd love him or Eden Hazard/Pjanic/Guiherme/marquinhos/dougals costa there a hanful of players, like pato who will promise us, so long as we don't betray them, 10+ years of quality.

[Ro Rossonera]

Fishdoll apologizes to Diavolino and asks if he wants to be the motivator during training - he can chase after the guys when they're doing runs and bite the slowpokes (he has the teeth for it!).

Diavolino accepts.