 Montolivo, Riccardo Montolivo |
 May 22 2012, 01:45 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  |
Welcome our new mid-fielder Riccardo Montolivo. Once upon a time, considered the next great Italian mid-fielder, but he's never reached the heights he promised.
(IMG:http://cdn9.wn.com/ph/img/f7/4f/da1f1b60ca936d5e524ef0b46cb8-grande.jpg) Montolivo: Stat Assessment NEWS SNIPPETS QUOTE Riccardo Montolivo has written an open letter to fans after he left Fiorentina for Milan earlier this month.
The midfielder signed a contract until 2016 with the Rossoneri last week after refusing to accept a new deal in Florence. “Before beginning my Euro 2012 adventure with the national team, with the hope of being there as a protagonist, I would like to thank the Della Valle family, Fiorentina and Florence for all these wonderful and unforgettable seven years spent together,” he said on the club’s website. “The memory of this experience will always remain in the heart. They were seven very intense years, full of joy and pain, satisfaction and tears, which saw us as protagonists in Italy and on the prestigious stage of the Europa League and Champions League. “I will never forget the scream of joy when Gila [Alberto Gilardino] scored at Anfield [versus Liverpool], as I will never erase from my memory the twin battles, epic and unfortunate, against Bayern Munich. “I was the captain of this team and I felt on my skin how important the armband was. I wore it with pride and passion, proud to be the reference point for my teammates and for the Viola. “In life and in professions, relationships can break down and not always in an understandable and painless way for everyone. Behind every reaction, comment or opinion, I have always felt, however, that I have had the passion for this purple shirt that represents the true heritage of Fiorentina. “There will be times, places and ways to remember my seasons in Florence and the choices made. Although some see me as an enemy, I can only wish joy and satisfaction to Fiorentina, Florence, to my former comrades and all the people who work every day in the club with passion and dedication. “Finally, I’d like to send a greeting and a warm embrace to those who stood by me during these years.” Montolivo, signed from Atalanta in 2005, has joined the Rossoneri on a free transfer. |
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May 25 2012, 11:55 PM
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CrAzY EyeS  Group: Helpers Posts: 5,334 Joined: 25-February 08 From: Trinidad Member No.: 3,723 |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ May 25 2012, 11:03 AM)  He has sort of faded away in the last couple of years, but I mainly blame it on Fiorentina and their tragic downfall. He should be able to express himself better in a quality team. Hopefully so... |
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Sep 3 2012, 11:58 AM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 253 Joined: 12-December 08 From: Maldives Member No.: 6,065 |
any news on montolivo's injury? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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Sep 3 2012, 04:35 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Seems like 2/3 weeks.
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Sep 3 2012, 04:36 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,465 Joined: 9-March 06 Member No.: 1,388 |
FI reports 21 days for a thigh strain.
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Sep 3 2012, 04:42 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,645 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (KillerMax @ Sep 3 2012, 04:36 PM) FI reports 21 days for a thigh strain. Multiply that by 2 and you'll have a more accurate estimation of how long MilanLab will take to get him back |
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Sep 3 2012, 05:06 PM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
Wrong.
He will be back in three weeks alright but will get injured again after 2-3 games. that's how Milan's injury curse works. |
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Sep 3 2012, 05:10 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,645 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Sep 3 2012, 05:06 PM) Wrong. He will be back in three weeks alright but will get injured again after 2-3 games. that's how Milan's injury curse works. Have you forgotten the infamous setbacks on return dates? |
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Sep 3 2012, 05:50 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Let's hope for the best guys.
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Sep 29 2012, 09:03 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,842 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
He's been nothing special so far. Very disappointed.
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Sep 29 2012, 11:02 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,645 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Sep 29 2012, 09:03 PM) He's been nothing special so far. Very disappointed. I think it's pointless to comment on the performances of individual players atm. Nocerino: Terrible, DJ: Terrible, Monto: half decent, Prince: Terrible and it goes on and on. The team as a whole is struggling and we do not have a leader on the pitch that can drag the team to victories which results in better morale and form, thus resulting in better performances from everyone |
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Sep 30 2012, 01:15 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Sep 29 2012, 11:03 PM) He's been nothing special so far. Very disappointed. Of all the players that proved to be a let down, Monto actually isn't that bad. And that comes from me, not exactly his fan. At least he doesn't make the silly fouls Aqua used to do and has more determination. But what's there to expect? We're playing in a system in which Boban or Albertini would drown just like every fine-tuned creative mind does. |
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Sep 30 2012, 01:16 AM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
Yeah, but great players (or those destined for greatness) rise in such occasions. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Montolivo, like Aquilani, is another player cut from the cloth of mediocrity. And dare I say it, Aquilani was better in his first few matches here. With such a crisis situation here, I'd expect Montolivo to shine in all the darkness.
And a few of our players have, in limited capacity. The rest haven't like you said Han, plus the team as a whole. |
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Sep 30 2012, 01:53 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Well, we knew that from day 1. He's no real creative force, he's just a number in our team. But he's useful nevertheless.
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Sep 30 2012, 02:25 AM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,842 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
He's our only creative force, and I was expecting something more from him. Sometimes he looks clumsy with the ball, and I haven't noticed any interesting through/long balls from him. Just not enough.
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Nov 24 2012, 01:27 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 4,373 Joined: 25-November 05 From: East Sussex Member No.: 932 |
Over-rated. Still has a lot to prove.
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