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 We Must Remain Calm, Says Maldini |
 Oct 22 2007, 10:26 AM
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Primavera  Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564  |
QUOTE 22/10/2007 09:28 We Must Remain Calm, Says Maldini The Milan captain does not believe that the Rossoneri are going through a crisis despite the defeat against Empoli on Sunday at San Siro. Paolo Maldini's return did not help Milan as the Rossoneri suffered yet another setback in Serie A on Sunday when Empoli defeated the European Champions 1-0 at San Siro. "The fact we're behind the others annoys us," admitted the Milan captain. "Not only on Inter, but also on all of the other teams in the top positions. "However, we're not in a crisis," pointed out quickly Maldini. "We must only remain calm. When we went back in the dressing room there was an unreal silence and Galliani's words comforted us." For Maldini, having so many players missing upfront is a big reason for what is happening right now. "Let's remember that we were missing three attackers and this has conditioned more than we expected. We had few solutions in attack." Following this defeat, Milan are now in 11th place, with 10 points from 8 matches played, 10 points behind league leaders Inter. From goal.com |
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Oct 22 2007, 03:12 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 |
(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I can already hear dst saying goosefeathers...I mean gousfraba.
But how were we missing 3 attackers? Kaka, Ronaldo and?? |
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Oct 22 2007, 03:37 PM
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Smoking Bianco  Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Oct 22 2007, 05:12 PM) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I can already hear dst saying goosefeathers...I mean gousfraba. But how were we missing 3 attackers? Kaka, Ronaldo and??  No questions !!! When he speaks all shall listen. If he says 3 strikers then 3 strikers it is, he says half a dozen then so be it (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) This post has been edited by Rossoneri7: Oct 22 2007, 04:03 PM |
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Oct 22 2007, 05:06 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Oct 22 2007, 03:12 PM) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I can already hear dst saying goosefeathers...I mean gousfraba. But how were we missing 3 attackers? Kaka, Ronaldo and?? ...Serginho? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) No idea (maybe he counts Pato), but,... QUOTE 22/10/2007 13:19
‘Secret Admirer’ Secret No More AC Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his admiration for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba as rumour mills continue to suggest of a possible January exit from Stamford Bridge. The Ivory Coast skipper admitted to French media his desire to follow the footsteps of his former manager Jose Mourinho out of Chelsea. Drogba went on to say that there was something broken at the club following Jose’s departure and believes that the club officials betrayed the outspoken Portuguese manager. The talismanic striker was one of the few Blue players who cried when Jose bid adieu. Subsequently, the tall forward apologized for his comments and made amends by scoring an early goal against Bolton on Saturday. That hasn't stopped the rumour mills from spinning, and this won't help either. Milan manager Ancelotti has declared himself as a Drogba fan. “Drogba is one of the best attackers in the world," he declared. "Who wouldn't want him." So would Milan look to England's top scorer to end the woes up front? “We must evaluate the season at the end of the campaign. We shall see what will be necessary," said the longest tenured manager in Serie A. So this is Carlo saying...please, bring me Drogba,..!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) This post has been edited by Fillipo Simone: Oct 22 2007, 05:08 PM |
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Oct 23 2007, 12:47 AM
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Esordienti A 95 Group: Full Members Posts: 595 Joined: 26-October 05 From: Lincoln, England. Member No.: 735 |
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Oct 22 2007, 03:37 PM) No questions !!! When he speaks all shall listen. If he says 3 strikers then 3 strikers it is, he says half a dozen then so be it (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Not because of who he is but I'd agree with him. Ronie is 1, I'd count Pato as 2 because we signed him in the summer & Sergio as 3. By the way, I've always wondered why Pato can't play for us. Other players have played for foreign teams before they were 18, which he has been since September. I heard something about it being his contract with Internacional but surely this would've been rescinded when he left them for us? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) |
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Oct 23 2007, 12:55 AM
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Smoking Bianco Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
QUOTE (milanista1899 @ Oct 23 2007, 02:47 AM) Not because of who he is but I'd agree with him. Ronie is 1, I'd count Pato as 2 because we signed him in the summer & Sergio as 3. By the way, I've always wondered why Pato can't play for us. Other players have played for foreign teams before they were 18, which he has been since September. I heard something about it being his contract with Internacional but surely this would've been rescinded when he left them for us? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) It was an exaggerated statement for Jacko .. But, personally, what Maldini says should be the final word IMO. He is the Godfather of this team. He is the one that gave his whole life for this team. I have no idea of the laws that prevented him from playing from the start. |
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Oct 23 2007, 12:57 AM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
It's the EU laws for non-EU players that prevents Pato for playing til January (because his birthday is after Sept 1).
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Oct 23 2007, 01:09 AM
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Pulcini 97 Group: Full Members Posts: 185 Joined: 31-May 06 Member No.: 1,918 |
I really think we are in deep trouble.
Napoli and Juve both came from Serie B. Juventus lost most of the world class players they had. AND BOTH ARE ABOVE US! We have the same team of last year and we had no points taken away like last year. AND BOTH ARE ABOVE US! Are we all hoping Ronaldo comes back and knocks in all the goals the entire team fails to deliver? WHAT IF HE DOESN'T COME BACK?? WHAT IF HE COMES BACK AND GETS INJURED AGAIN? WHO'S TO BLAME??? PATO??? We are in deeeeeeeeeeeeeeep crap!!! And everyone is giving excuses ... what is going wrong with our team ... it makes no sense .... everybody is giving excuses. I like Ancelotti but I'm really beginning to think it is his fault and no one else's. Gilardino and Pippo are playing what they know how to play they are box strikers ... that's it!!!! They are not Sheva, Ronaldo (healthy), Ibra, etc. Box strikers need crosses and filtrated passes. They can't do more!!!!! We need another signing ....... we need Drogba!!!!! |
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Oct 23 2007, 03:21 AM
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Esordienti A 95 Group: Full Members Posts: 595 Joined: 26-October 05 From: Lincoln, England. Member No.: 735 |
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Oct 23 2007, 12:55 AM) It was an exaggerated statement for Jacko .. But, personally, what Maldini says should be the final word IMO. He is the Godfather of this team. He is the one that gave his whole life for this team. I have no idea of the laws that prevented him from playing from the start. I don't think I've ever disagreed with Maldini but for me that's just a coincedence, after all he is human & I think he could hypothetically make a mistake (even if I really can't remember him making one (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) ) I get that for some (you & dst) he is God & I respect that. I see Berlusconi as the Godfather of the team (hence "DON Silvio") whereas I see Maldini as the Prince/King, like Totti is for Roma. Ok, I didn't mean to ask just you (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Oct 23 2007, 03:30 AM
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Esordienti A 95 Group: Full Members Posts: 595 Joined: 26-October 05 From: Lincoln, England. Member No.: 735 |
QUOTE (Tennie @ Oct 23 2007, 12:57 AM) It's the EU laws for non-EU players that prevents Pato for playing til January (because his birthday is after Sept 1). Thanks, so was it also the fact he wasn't 18 at the time too or just his birth date (like at School, if you're born after that date you get put in the year below?) I thought another Brazilian (Anderson is it?) was 17 when he went to Man Utd and he's allowed to actually play. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
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Oct 23 2007, 04:09 AM
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Esordienti A 95 Group: Full Members Posts: 595 Joined: 26-October 05 From: Lincoln, England. Member No.: 735 |
QUOTE (Panama Devil @ Oct 23 2007, 01:09 AM) Are we all hoping Ronaldo comes back and knocks in all the goals the entire team fails to deliver? WHAT IF HE DOESN'T COME BACK?? WHAT IF HE COMES BACK AND GETS INJURED AGAIN? WHO'S TO BLAME??? PATO??? We are in deeeeeeeeeeeeeeep crap!!! And everyone is giving excuses ... what is going wrong with our team ... it makes no sense .... everybody is giving excuses. I like Ancelotti but I'm really beginning to think it is his fault and no one else's. Gilardino and Pippo are playing what they know how to play they are box strikers ... that's it!!!! They are not Sheva, Ronaldo (healthy), Ibra, etc. Box strikers need crosses and filtrated passes. They can't do more!!!!! We need another signing ....... we need Drogba!!!!! Yea, we're hoping that Ronie comes back to 100% fitness, and to the player he once was which would also mean goals. If it doesn't happen by January, I'd be surprised if we didn't go for Drogba or someone as good or even better. Yea, we should've in the summer but we didn't - that's something we have to accept. Who's to blame? Not just 1 person that's for sure. I don't think it's healthy to blame anyone in particular. There are a lot of people & reasons to blame if you look for them, but it's better not to. If you don't it's easier to "remain calm" like Paolo says. They seem like excuses but some are reasons & some are just to try & keep everyone calm, stress doesn't do anyone any good. You're right, Gila & Pippo are doing all they can & we'd benefit heavily from someone like Sheva (that's why we've found it so hard since he left) Ibra (who should have been ours) or Ronie (who we hope will be even better than the end of last season where I think he did amazingly well in such a short time). You've hit the nail on the head mentioning crosses! Since we don't play with wingers (IMO we should!) it's not easy to get them with just central midfielders (impossible in fact) & wing-backs (very hard when they have to defend too & run the length of the pitch constantly, which results in us geting caught on the counter-attack!) If we could get more crosses (even with just Pippo & Gila - box strikers) we'd get more goals against teams who close all the spaces (which is easier to do in the centre than on the wings.) |
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Oct 23 2007, 07:40 AM
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Smoking Bianco Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
I never said he was God .. I wouldn't dare.
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Oct 23 2007, 12:10 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Panama...
QUOTE Napoli and Juve both came from Serie B. Juventus lost most of the world class players they had. AND BOTH ARE ABOVE US! Napoli? IMO they've lost their last world class player in 1993. As for Juve,..Buffon, Trez,...still there are some. QUOTE Are we all hoping Ronaldo comes back and knocks in all the goals the entire team fails to deliver? WHAT IF HE DOESN'T COME BACK?? WHAT IF HE COMES BACK AND GETS INJURED AGAIN? WHO'S TO BLAME??? PATO??? Nope, Pato not for sure. Our board is taking a step-by-step policy and does only short term thinking. I do not agree 100% with it but the 20 years of our past experiences give me plenty reasons to remain calm and have faith. QUOTE I like Ancelotti but I'm really beginning to think it is his fault and no one else's. Why? QUOTE Box strikers need crosses and filtrated passes. They can't do more!!!!! Oh please,...Pippo is rusty, bu he is a devil and will score eventually. And Gila,...well, he underperforms at the moment. But you can't just say, they are box strikers, they can't do anything else but wait for crosses. That's pure 60ties striker mentality. Nowdays everybody can do everything. We have defenders shifthing to attackers,..bla bla bla,...that's why the number of strikers Milan has at the moment never will be clear,..3? 4, 5, 6?? Hmh,... IMO it's not up tp their ability it's up to their form. Gila in Parma form could do anything,.. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) QUOTE We need another signing ....... we need Drogba!!!!! Yes we do,.. |
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Oct 23 2007, 12:51 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 4,249 Joined: 21-July 05 From: Greece Member No.: 34 |
If Maldini says we must stay calm , we must stay calm . (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)
1. kaka 2. ronaldo 3. pato |
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Oct 24 2007, 12:59 AM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 2,972 Joined: 2-October 06 From: Montreal Member No.: 2,592 |
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Oct 22 2007, 06:55 PM) It was an exaggerated statement for Jacko .. But, personally, what Maldini says should be the final word IMO. He is the Godfather of this team. He is the one that gave his whole life for this team. I have no idea of the laws that prevented him from playing from the start. why would you have an opinion when you can just regurgitate Galliani propaganda? |
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