[han2503]

We're not playing bad, but we seem so mellow. More grit and determination is necessary.

I don't think we're mellow at all

We're pressing them and winning the ball back quickly, that shows grit

Udinese are just sitting deep and we're trying to break them down, I don't think it's necessary to start rushing as of yet because that usually leads to mistakes

[han2503]

In all honesty we should be at least 2 or 3 up by now, wasted chances

Plus the very obvious goal we were not given

[han2503]

HT

Even without scoring, I'm feeling much more confident after watching that than I have all season long, even when we were already 1 or 2 up by now

We're handling them calmly in defence, we're retaining possession much better and we're creating chances

Much better than what we've seen all season long with erratic spells in possession, even more erratic defending and scoring from opportunistic moments that weren't really created through good plays

[Danny]

Just so I'm clear, MvG and Bona finally play in midfield and that part of the pitch actually looks good?

Well blow me with a trumpet and call me Frank - I'm taking over as Milan manager.

Didn't see most of the first half, sounds like we've played really rather well but just lacked a bit of luck.

How's Armero doing?

(still in disbelief both he and MvG started)

[Fillipo Simone]

Listen, if this was someone other than Pippo you wouldn't be trying to excuse it AT ALL. For me trying to give a feeble explanation for this is trying to defend him, and at this point he's become indefensible in his selections

As for Armero, I've always told Danny (when he wanted DS dropped for him) that I prefer DS because Amero is simply not a defender, but to shift an entire defence around just so he wouldn't play him for me is ridiculous, if DS is out Armero can do the job, simple as that

Excuse? Listen, you guys discussed option. X-O said he and Bona are buddies that go way back and that's why he's playing him. I simply offered an alternative option, not meant to be as an excuse at all.

But in all honesty, Bonera has been doing great today. Nevermind the big f***up we're waiting to happen. So far, some very very good crossing from him. Created at least 3 great chances. Torres might actually be needy for this one.

Wow, you're so quick to judge.

It sure wasn't a judgment. Just an early observation.

But I do know Armero very well. He's acting like he's a winger and not a fullback. Leaving the flank all open for Udine counters.

[Danny]

It sure wasn't a judgment. Just an early observation.

But I do know Armero very well. He's acting like he's a winger and not a fullback. Leaving the flank all open for Udine counters.

So does Abate. It's called being a wingback.

Bit ironic though that you call him on attacking so much, but praise Bonera for the same thing?

[han2503]

Excuse? Listen, you guys discussed option. X-O said he and Bona are buddies that go way back and that's why he's playing him. I simply offered an alternative option, not meant to be as an excuse at all.

But in all honesty, Bonera has been doing great today. Nevermind the big f***up we're waiting to happen. So far, some very very good crossing from him. Created at least 3 great chances. Torres might actually be needy for this one.

Bonera usually does half decently at RB, that being said, he still usually f@cks up at some point

No matter what he does today, it still does not excuse his place in the starting 11, not after the antics of this season

Simple as that.

And no matter what, there should be no justifiable reason for Pippo to start him. X-off was being sarcastic with that but it hurts that it still rings true that the only reason Bonera is being selected if for personal reasons, nothing else. You felt the need to try to justify it but in reality we all know that x-off is right on the money.

Also, we're seeing Van Ginkel today and he's been great imo, our midfield actually looks fluid today and we've registered the best possession stats of the season so far. Coincidence? I think not. So what's the excuse now for keeping him on the bench for all these weeks while Muntari was being handed automatic starts throughout the season? And what will the excuse - pardon me - explanation be for VG getting benched again when Muntari returns? Because we all know it will happen

[Fillipo Simone]

So does Abate. It's called being a wingback.

Bit ironic though that you call him on attacking so much, but praise Bonera for the same thing?

Is it? Bonera created 3 concrete chances. Armero just bombs forward with no real responsibility. Several times he got caught up wide, but luckily Udinese isn't doing well today.

[han2503]

Is it? Bonera created 3 concrete chances. Armero just bombs forward with no real responsibility. Several times he got caught up wide, but luckily Udinese isn't doing well today.

Bonera only created one really concrete chance, the other crosses were all too high and quick and no one could really get close to them

[X-Offender]

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[han2503]

Penalty for us, Domizzi sent off

[han2503]

MENEZ!

[han2503]

WHAT???

[han2503]

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Talk about looking for a reason to restore parity!

This ref has been ridiculous

[X-Offender]

LMAO, what a terrible ref. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)