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Posted by: acid911 May 24 2009, 09:09 PM
And finally cometh the day, cometh the hour. Paolo's last match. 
And it's fitting that this will be the last match thread that I will open (dst fittingly opened the last home game thread). I just can't seem to get myself top open them when Maldini's not around anymore (nor will I change my signature from now on). Speaking of which I also opened the last match thread for the 19th match in first round against Fiorentina - which we won 1-0. Paolo was special there, and marked Gilardino out of the game. All I ask for is a repeat of some sorts, and one final win that will at least see us at 3rd, in a weird little season. Almost twenty five years back. I was born on the day Paolo player his first match for Milan - it feels like I'll die the day he plays his last.
For all I want to, I just can't seem to get myself to writing anything about probably the most important and historically significant match I'll ever watch. I'm just too numb. 
All my heroes are gone, the Fantastic Five (Paolo, Ronaldo R99, Rui Costa, Baggio and Dida) have almost set in the west. It just feels like a room in my house has fallen, the bricks lying all around. Such is life, I guess. Such is football. Regrets, there have been a few. But whoever wrote the script of Paolo's career, did a pretty darn good job of it. Anyway, as I stand here in the twilight of Paolo's career, there are no tears in my eyes - I'm just glad to have witnessed the greatest player ever, play live. Years from now, I too, could say that I lived in the times of great defenders, the age of great champions, the Age of Maldini. All hail the King. The King of Kings! Goodbye My Captain, Grazie Mio Capitano! His final marching ground:
Stats will be posted as soon as they come out of the oven, popping hot. Wait for them.
Date: Sunday, 31 May, 2009
Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm GMT
Place: Stadio Artemio Franchi (Florence)
Capacity: 47,282
Forza Milan! 
As usual. And Forza Maldini! As special. You'll live forever Paolo. 
All hail the Age of Maldini!
Posted by: han2503 May 24 2009, 09:22 PM
acid!!!
You're back!!
Posted by: Zed.D May 24 2009, 09:26 PM
acid? 
what is wrong with you 
can't you come here more?
Welcome back btw!! 
Posted by: acid911 May 24 2009, 09:45 PM
Thanks for the welcome guys! 
What? You thought I'd miss the chance to create the thread for Paolo's last match? Not on my deathbed. 
. Even though I've been pretty busy with life in general (as well as we're moving back to the Middle East in a couple of months), there's no way I'd lose a chance like this. And also I'll try to chime in more often, ZD, I promise. To my dismay I haven't been able to follow football or Milan as much as I'd like to for at least half an year. So did I miss anything big? LOL.
And congrats on the Mod thingy Han (you beat me to it, you little back-stabbing vermin). 
Should I be more scared of you now that you have your little badge? You think you can go on making English-language mistakes without no one noticing? Hehe. Just kidding. A privilege to be back with fine folks like you. Carry on!
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 24 2009, 10:30 PM
This match has to be won. No matter what formation, no matter which players play or score. Everyone just has to be motivated above 100%...
Posted by: Bluesummers May 26 2009, 07:02 AM
I expect a win here and the sacking of carlo announced the next day.
Posted by: Cuore Rossonero May 26 2009, 05:22 PM
Same here, but i expect a draw or 2-1 win for Fiorentina. But we'll see.
Posted by: I_Rossoneri May 26 2009, 07:00 PM
I have heard that the Fiorentina tifosi have been organising a tribute to Paolo, apparently they have been working on it for 20 days. and I thought we had great tifosi...
Posted by: Cuore Rossonero May 26 2009, 07:51 PM
Tbh it's a shame hearing that. Other fans are all organising a tribute for Paolo, while ours... meh, it's a disgrace. He is retiring with a feeling that all the other people like him more, than his own club fans. Like i said, disgrace. And i feel ashamed.
Posted by: Minami May 26 2009, 09:20 PM
I don't think that Paolo will think that all the other fans like him more than Milan's fans.
It's not only about what they did on his last day in San Siro, but what they did before...I know that it was a really bad of the Curva Sud to do something like that to Maldini, really disrespectful and what other.
And it's a bad last memory, but that won't make Maldini to like his fans, his true fans, less.
But I'm really happy about seeing that he'll get a great send off in Fiorentina, and hopefully there won't be any "disturbance" from other fans.
Posted by: Zed.D May 26 2009, 09:46 PM
No we don't. some of them are not worth a damn as it was proved on Sunday. even Inter fans http://tinypic.info/files/xmvomqsbdeahvniz6z9f.jpg than them
Posted by: dst May 26 2009, 09:48 PM
The Roma players were wearing t-shirts in honor of Maldini before the game... but surely the Curva Sud shitholes know better!!
From OUR fans you mean...
I always felt proud for us being classier than everything related to inter... I'd take anything from an inter fan right now, after what happened I don't think I can say a word.
Posted by: rip May 27 2009, 09:07 AM
Damn, u almost made me cry
. This is a very sad week. if only all of Milanfans were anything similar to like u we wouldnt have seen that shameful day of the Curva Sud. Hope Maldini gets the goodbye he deserves on the final day. King Maldini
Posted by: 6Best May 27 2009, 03:07 PM
We have to win , we just have to win this match , no matter what , we have to win for God . I'm almost in tears after reading that post , class post acid , class post .
Posted by: dst May 27 2009, 03:29 PM
I just hope the Milan players will show the Curva Sud what they think of them booing Paolo! It would be fantastic if the whole stadium, fans and players together booed our fans. It would ease my pain a bit.
Posted by: Ry4n May 27 2009, 03:50 PM
i would'nt be suprised if our players don't celabrate a goal under the curva again for some time......
Posted by: vahid May 27 2009, 07:10 PM
I think 25 years is enough.
Posted by: Locke Lamora May 27 2009, 08:43 PM
+1000
Posted by: dst May 27 2009, 09:55 PM
Posted by: Ry4n May 27 2009, 10:04 PM
Posted by: Zed.D May 27 2009, 10:41 PM
I love you! took the words right out of my mouth
Posted by: TriniKing_CE May 27 2009, 10:45 PM
...The Who?
[and no not the band]
Posted by: FDL May 29 2009, 02:37 PM
Hello again. My previous nickname was Il Diavolo, but I can't seem to log on. That's my new account /obviously/. Anyway, I hope we win. Very few points against "big teams" this season. Avenging for last season's final match would be a decent way to end a dry campaign. And of course, there's Paolo. He deserves a win for his last game.
You won't believe this, but there is some sort of a Milan-Gila fan-club that predicts he'll score 2 goals this sunday. These are probably the same people who waved the Gila Mania posters at San Siro if you remember. Quite embarassing.
Posted by: KillerMax May 29 2009, 04:20 PM
Fiorentina is a must win.
I don't understand what happened to Maldini. Not sure he does himself either. What was expected of him? To rise against the big heads of Milan and bring them down by forming a militia? And the Baresi chants... How inappropriate and out of place. Personally I have always been a bigger fan of Costacurta than any other Milan defender, but I never thought about chanting his name at Maldini's farewell game. How confusing.
Posted by: MizNelson May 29 2009, 05:06 PM
Sorry to douse the moment with ice water, but Rizzoli (Firenze native) is reffing the match. We can probably kiss this one goodbye.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 29 2009, 08:17 PM
Stupid decision to appoint such a referee, but the last one costed us at least 1 point, so I hope this won't be reprized.
As for the Maldini happenings. I don't know what to say. Baresi always was and stays the first footballer I truly admired and adored. But such comparison...just like Max said...very confusing.
Posted by: Zed.D May 29 2009, 08:18 PM
Maybe it's just me but if it wasn't for Paolo, I wouldn't have minded a 1-0 or 2-1 loss for us...
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 29 2009, 08:33 PM
No, we won't loose this match. If it's really Carletto's last Milan game, we won't loose that's for sure.
Posted by: Zed.D May 29 2009, 08:41 PM
We said the same things about last game too... I think there are two likely scenarios: it's gonna be either a bad performance or a very good one.
Posted by: Stefano Di Nardo May 30 2009, 03:51 AM
Actually, Rizzoli is from the Mirandola in Emilia-Romagna, so he is mirandolese and not fiorentino
I just hope Milan get a fair chance to play their game because referees have cost us too much this season (from the Seedorf goal wrongly disallowed for handball, to the Adriano fiasco, to last week's foul on Zambrotta in the box
)
Posted by: Ry4n May 30 2009, 05:54 AM
Channel Four Football Italia News
Link: http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/may29u.html
Florence pays tribute to Maldini Friday 29 May, 2009
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Fiorentina have planned a tribute to Paolo Maldini as he plays his final game at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
“Maldini deserves great recognition and so we thought of a small initiative in his honour,” revealed President Andrea Della Valle on Radio Blu.
Coach Cesare Prandelli also commented on the plans to celebrate Maldini’s career.
“He is one of the last great ‘bandiera’ figures of football, having dedicated 25 years to Milan. He set an extraordinary example as a great man and player.
“I have wonderful memories of him, as when he was young he already had real character. Maldini always respected the opponents and is an example to be followed,” continued Prandelli.
“On Sunday we will stand up and applaud Maldini, I thank Florence for giving him the right welcome.”
This is a kinder way of ending his career, as the final game at San Siro was marred by a protest from a section of the Rossoneri supporters.
They unfurled banners calling him a ‘mercenary’ and declaring ‘there is only one captain – Franco Baresi.’
The Stadio Franchi hosts a crunch match and if Milan lose by two clear goals, then Fiorentina will enter the Champions League directly, bumping the Rossoneri into the preliminary round.
Nonetheless, there promises to be a party atmosphere in Florence no matter what the result.
“Our objective was fourth place this season and we have already achieved it,” added Della Valle. Now against Milan we must try to give another moment of immense joy to our deserving fans.”
Posted by: TriniKing_CE May 30 2009, 06:02 AM
Fiorentina > Curva Sud
Posted by: dst May 30 2009, 10:36 AM
I just hope Milan get a fair chance to play their game because referees have cost us too much this season (from the Seedorf goal wrongly disallowed for handball, to the Adriano fiasco, to last week's foul on Zambrotta in the box
)Welcome!
Fiorentina > Milan
Posted by: Zed.D May 30 2009, 12:30 PM
Probable lineup.
Nesta will travel with the team
I doubt we'll see him on pitch though.
Posted by: dst May 30 2009, 12:52 PM
Nesta will travel with the team!?!? 
Posted by: vahid May 30 2009, 02:59 PM
Yes.
Maybe we can see Maldini-Nesta on the pitch for the last time
MILANELLO - These are the 21 called-up players of Carlo Ancelotti for Fiorentina-Milan:
Dida, Kalac, Perucchini, Antonini, Darmian, Favalli, Jankulovski, Maldini, Nesta, Senderos, Zambrotta, Beckham, Flamini, Gattuso, Pirlo, Seedorf, Inzaghi, Kakà, Shevchenko, Ronaldinho, Pato.
Unavailable players: Abbiati, Bonera, Kaladze, Cardacio, Borriello, Viudez.
Players not called-up: Mattioni.
Posted by: 6Best May 30 2009, 04:00 PM
Maybe we can see Maldini-Nesta on the pitch for the last time
MILANELLO - These are the 21 called-up players of Carlo Ancelotti for Fiorentina-Milan:
Dida, Kalac, Perucchini, Antonini, Darmian, Favalli, Jankulovski, Maldini, Nesta, Senderos, Zambrotta, Beckham, Flamini, Gattuso, Pirlo, Seedorf, Inzaghi, Kakà, Shevchenko, Ronaldinho, Pato.
Unavailable players: Abbiati, Bonera, Kaladze, Cardacio, Borriello, Viudez.
Players not called-up: Mattioni.
Unfortunately , he won't play .
Posted by: han2503 May 30 2009, 04:25 PM
Nesta will travel with the team
I doubt we'll see him on pitch though.Looks like Carlo wants the chances of facing Milan next year in the CL to be lessened by sending us through preliminaries.
That's the only logical thing I could come up with of why he would choose that line-up
Pippo's purple patch has come at an ubrupt end, just like I knew it would.
Kaka is way off his game.
Pato is barely getting a look in and looks rusty whenever he gets his usual 20 minutes
Seedorf does not actually deserve a comment regarding how he's playing (praying every night that he hops on the jet to merry old London with Carlo)
Using 2 defensive midfielders is never a good thing.
Janku is terrible atm
And Favalii wasn't that great against Roma either
Now the obvious first 11 based on how the players have been playing in the last few games just picks itself out, and itspretty obvious but I guess Carlo just likes to be a reble
I really hate what he's doing to Milan atm.Rino--Pirlo--Seedorf
Dinho
Pato--Sheva
The defence picks itself out. Rino obviously gets ahead of Ambro, I still put Seedorf in there but atleast he's not playing in the AM role, which is where he really stinks up the place. And if he did not play we would be left with Ambro and Rino which wouldn't be pretty let me tell you.
Kaka needs to be benched bu it's obvious he won't so he'll play tomorrow. Pato needs to be in that starting line-up and Sheva looked really good whenever he's gotten a look in lately (mostly firendlies) same goes for Dinho. And I think Sheva and Pato have a much better understanding then Pippo and Pato have
Posted by: Zed.D May 30 2009, 04:51 PM
I like your formation/lineup but we both know it's unlikely Carlo's going to 'risk' all that much and play with two strikers! I think we'll see the same old Christmas tree [hopefully for the last time].
From Carlo's press conference.
No comment.
Posted by: han2503 May 30 2009, 04:54 PM
Someone should tell Carlo that the reason we are in this situation is because of his stubborn nature and his unwillingness to change attitude or tactics
Posted by: kurtsimonw May 30 2009, 05:02 PM
Carlo acts like a 6 year old, pathetic.
Posted by: dst May 30 2009, 05:45 PM
... unless we change coach, yeah we got it Carlo, that's why you're leaving!
Posted by: MizNelson May 30 2009, 08:36 PM
Here's my favorite nugget from his press conference:
Oh, yeah, that was when we held the Serie A lead this season for a whopping one week. Congrats, Carlo.
Yeah, I discovered that after I posted, but I was too lazy to go back and fix it.
Posted by: FDL May 31 2009, 01:51 AM
Carlo is leaving Milan with a 4-3-2-1?! This is so disturbing.
Posted by: Locke Lamora May 31 2009, 02:05 AM
Oh, yeah, that was when we held the Serie A lead this season for a whopping one week. Congrats, Carlo.
Yeah, I discovered that after I posted, but I was too lazy to go back and fix it.
Managed to return to the top of the standings? This is AC MILAN FFS! Being top of the league shouldn't be treated like an unexpected surprise. It sounds like he's the manager of Udinese or Palermo, not the most internationally titled club on the planet...
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 09:04 AM
5/30/2009
MILAN - Fiorentina's official website reports the declarations of Viola coach Cesare Prandelli ahead of the match against Milan: "Tomorrow's match will be an important challenge, but we want to live it serenely and without tension. Unavailables? Unfortunately Dainelli will be out suspended and as for Kroldrup we will decide today after the training. Ancelotti's last match with Milan? If that were the case it would be a shame, Carlo is a friend and a splendid person. Franchi sold out? We know the warmth of our fans well, how much they love this shirt, they will give us something extra. Milan in crisis? Ancelotti's team has players of great quality, they are used to matches of this kind and then there are players like Kaká, Pirlo and Seedorf who can always come up with something. Milan have a winning mentality, they will come on the pitch to try and put us in difficulty immediately, we'll have to maintain order and balance. Maldini? He wasn't just a symbol, but an example for everyone as a man."
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 31 2009, 09:51 AM
Prandelli speaks the truth!
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 10:36 AM
My score prediction was way off last match so i will retire my predictions until next season.......but Milan will win !!!!!!!
Posted by: Bluesummers May 31 2009, 11:52 AM
3-1 milan.
Posted by: dst May 31 2009, 12:01 PM
Yeah Ancelotti is a great guy nobody's denying that. Especially when you continuously play like **** and still keep your starting place you like him even more... and that's exactly why he needs to go!
GET THE F OUT OF MILAN!
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 31 2009, 12:10 PM
^ C'mmon, don't go that far. It's all human.
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 01:03 PM
Come on, get serious
2-2 draw for me.
Posted by: dst May 31 2009, 01:04 PM
Anger and disappointment are also human, he should express these emotions too. My words are unfair but I really cannot stand him anymore.
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 01:06 PM
100% with you
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 01:12 PM
31/05/2009
FIORENTINA: Frey; Comotto, Gamberini, Zauri, Pasqual; Donadel, Montolivo; Semioli, Jovetic, Vargas; Gilardino.
MILAN: Dida; Zambrotta, Maldini, Favalli, Jankulovski; Beckham, Pirlo Flamini, Seedorf; Kakà, Inzaghi.
Christmas tree
didn't I tell you han?EDIT: or shall I say 1 striker formation?
It sucks nonetheless!
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 31 2009, 01:14 PM
That I can understand. We all can.
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 01:18 PM
That is the most defensive formation Carlo could possibly have come up with to salvage the 3rd place. that is so.. desperate.
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 01:21 PM
didn't I tell you han?EDIT: or shall I say 1 striker formation?
It sucks nonetheless!
Ridiculous formation, our best players against Roma (Dinho, Pato) are left out yet the worst performers are in the starting 11 (Kaka, Seedorf)
I can't wait for this game to be over so I can see the door hit Carlo's @ss on his way out.
Just utterly fed up with him
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 31 2009, 01:22 PM
Let him slip away for the last time...
Posted by: TriniKing_CE May 31 2009, 01:25 PM
Watching that line-up just makes me look forward to next season...
I really would like to see 3 of the starting 11 for today's game gone this summer (Maldini isn't included in the 3).
Send them to the retirement home, to another side - I don't care, I am just really over our mediocrity and complacency. Our name is Milan - D@mn It! Its time we started showing our true capabilities instead of just living on our name.
As always though, I am very hopeful going into the next season, and I am looking forward to it with great optimism.
Posted by: Rivaldo May 31 2009, 01:26 PM
Forza MIlan Forza Maldini!
I can't belive in fact that this game may be last for 5-6 milanista.....Maldini, Carlo, Kaka, Pirlo, Seedorf....
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 01:29 PM
Very well said
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 01:31 PM
I can't belive in fact that this game may be last for 5-6 milanista.....Maldini, Carlo, Kaka, Pirlo, Seedorf....
Remove Kaka and Pirlo from that list, add Favalli.
Don't believe what the papers wright. Kaka will be at Milan next season, same goes for Pirlo. Even Seedorf might stil be here
(hopefully Carlo takes him with him to torcher the Chelsea fans :pray: )
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 01:35 PM
No way Chelsea would want Seedorf. he's 33 and slow.
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 01:38 PM
Yes but at Chelsea it would be Calo's choice, he will becaome manager there not just coach.
At Milan he took whatever Galliani gave him at Chelsea he will be expected to make decisions on which players he wants brought in and which he wants to be sold.
Seedorf will probably be top of his wish list
Hopefully we burn Chelsea for him
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 01:41 PM
At Milan he took whatever Galliani gave him at Chelsea he will be expected to make decisions on which players he wants brought in and which he wants to be sold.
Seedorf will probably be top of his wish list
Hopefully we burn Chelsea for himThen in that case, with all my heart I hope so!
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 01:45 PM
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 01:48 PM
FIORENTINA: Frey; Comotto, Gamberini, Zauri, Pasqual; Donadel, Montolivo; Semioli, Jovetic, Vargas; Gilardino.
MILAN: Dida; Zambrotta, Maldini, Favalli, Jankulovski; Beckham, Pirlo Flamini, Seedorf; Kakà, Inzaghi.
amazing linup seedorf
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 01:52 PM
Too bad Maldini's last game will be a loss.
Thankyou Carlo
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 01:59 PM
Wow Galliani...
Look at that face
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:02 PM
Maldini is smiling
Posted by: m1ke May 31 2009, 02:02 PM
Couldn't miss this one...
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 02:03 PM
Leonardo next to Galliani on the stands...
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:04 PM
Nesta!!!!!!
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 02:04 PM
We have to watch Jocevic
Posted by: Coldest May 31 2009, 02:05 PM
Good match for everubody
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:08 PM
Seedorf ...
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:09 PM
Juve 1-0 Lazio
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:10 PM
Jankolovskinho!
Posted by: Coldest May 31 2009, 02:10 PM
Great run by Jankulovski....
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 02:13 PM
guys what happens if we draw again ?
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 02:15 PM
janku donw nesta senderos warmingup
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 02:15 PM
we finish 3rd
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 02:16 PM
ah ok cheers
Posted by: Coldest May 31 2009, 02:17 PM
What a poor shot by Seedorf...
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:18 PM
Montolivo did a Pirlo to Pirlo.
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 02:20 PM
yeah Monti would do well in DMC position
Posted by: arivanjj May 31 2009, 02:24 PM
hmm.. lots of goals in serie a so far.
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:24 PM
So far owned by Viola
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 02:24 PM
left side of ou defence is shaky very shaky
Posted by: m1ke May 31 2009, 02:25 PM
Need to keep the ball - Fio look pretty dangerous going forward.
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 02:25 PM
They are ripping us apart from the flanks
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 02:27 PM
NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Flamini with a great shot !!!
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:27 PM
Sometimes our players pass, shoot or cross like Serie C2 players
FLAMINI what a shot. so close
Posted by: m1ke May 31 2009, 02:27 PM
Ohhhh Flamini - so unlucky. What a hit.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 02:27 PM
flamini almost
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 02:28 PM
Amazing shot by Flamini
Off the crossbar!!!
Posted by: Minami May 31 2009, 02:28 PM
what a shot by flamini
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 02:29 PM
Pippo is one man down for us, he's looking way too slow and tired
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 02:29 PM
Thanks Seedorf but its time to go with Carletto youve been great dude !!
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:29 PM
Seedorf's become unbearable...
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 02:30 PM
yes he has , yes he has
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:33 PM
I want to cry every time Seedorf screws up.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 02:33 PM
has seedorf completed a pass yet
Posted by: m1ke May 31 2009, 02:33 PM
Seedorf has been terrible so far. Hopefully that means he'll pop up with the winner
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:38 PM
Inzaghi doesn't seem to be able do anything alone up there. we can't even get close to their box, let alone providing Pippo with some chances.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 02:39 PM
poor free kick by pirlo
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 02:39 PM
Galliani and Leonardo looking to be discussing some serious business
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:39 PM
Those kind of winners have saved his starting spot I guess
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 02:40 PM
he needs Pato next to him or Sheva
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:42 PM
It's one of those mysteries how Pirlo lost his free kick magic...
Posted by: m1ke May 31 2009, 02:42 PM
Yep - very isolated up front aren't we. Couldn't really expect much else from Carlo if a draw is good enough!
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:43 PM
100%. that's what I meant. it's easy for 4 defenders to mark him out of the game when he's alone up there. but when he has someone like Pato beside him, it's definitely easier for him to score.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 02:45 PM
favilli wow
Posted by: dst May 31 2009, 02:45 PM
Surely no penalty.
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:46 PM
Kaka and Pirlo no netter than Seedorf
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 02:46 PM
Carlo needs to either go or change his attitude towards these tactics , i want to talk to the guy who gave him his coaching badges !!!!
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:48 PM
Montolivo has been amazing.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 02:48 PM
there is some lack of communication between the playes aswell it seems
Posted by: LaPalma May 31 2009, 02:50 PM
Paolos last game...and I can't see it...stupid internet!!!!!
Posted by: m1ke May 31 2009, 02:50 PM
Thing is, it's easy for the fans to say this - but if it was your job, why would you field a team that's set up to score goals when a draw is good enough for what you need. I agree with the whole 'football is entertainment' argument, but I think we'd all be more pissed at Carlo if he sent us out in a 4-3-3 and we lost 2-0. Carlo has got the tactics spot on so far.
Bottom line - we shouldn't be in this situation in the first place.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 02:51 PM
what a long poor half
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 02:51 PM
He won't change 'anything' (he's own words)
therefore he needs to go.Dinho and Pato don't deserve to sit on the bench... hope to see them in the 2nd half.
HT 0-0
Posted by: Coldest May 31 2009, 02:52 PM
So what changes would you do for a second half if you were a coach ?
Posted by: dst May 31 2009, 02:55 PM
We've never looked more solid at the back with this formation during the season compared to when we play with two forwards.
As for today, you can't say we have canceled out Fiorentina.
Posted by: m1ke May 31 2009, 02:55 PM
For me, nothing right away. I'd like to see R80 for Seedorf and Pato for Pippo at some point.
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 02:56 PM
Bottom line - we shouldn't be in this situation in the first place.
true but i dont like to see us with us backs against the wall and then they score !! and this is the first time i have ever said Carlo should go ive supported him all along but if hes going to go hes going to go there nothing we can do about it maybe its him who wants to go not the other way round !
Posted by: Rivaldo May 31 2009, 02:57 PM
I think Becks picked up injury(((
My subs))
Seedorf >>> R80
Becks >>> Pato or Rinho
Posted by: KingKaka May 31 2009, 02:58 PM
hope we have a younger backline next season kaka's not had a good half but we need to keep him on bring on dinho and pato and gattuso for famini
Posted by: m1ke May 31 2009, 02:58 PM
As for today, you can't say we have canceled out Fiorentina.
I agree - we haven't. But that argument still wouldn't hold water if Carlo put 2 up front and we lost (cue the 'Why didn't Carlo play the Xmas tree!' cries at FT).
I think we've got more chance of winning if Fio score first.
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 02:59 PM
Flamini has been one of our few good performers...
Seedorf out Dinho in
Pippo out Pato in
Kaka out Sheva in
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 03:02 PM
Seedorf out Dinho in
Pippo out Pato in
Kaka out Sheva in
+1
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 03:02 PM
I think we've got more chance of winning if Fio score first.
At this point it wouldn't make a difference if we played with 2 striker Seedorf and Kaka or both very high up the pitch and not contributing anything to the midfield. They are trying to play striker's roles and doing it horribly might I add.
This idea that that Seedorf is a striker is beyong stupid imo. He was never a striker, not even an attacking midfielder and never will be, so either play him in his position or not at all
Posted by: dst May 31 2009, 03:05 PM
I think we've got more chance of winning if Fio score first.
We surely are a bunch of whiners in here but I've never read what you suppose would come up.
Anyway, this is Carlo's formation we know it, it's not like he has changed in a week. I hope we do the job.
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 03:09 PM
Rino wihtout his beard looks very strange...
I had forgptten that look
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:10 PM
Gilardino!!!! so close!
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 03:10 PM
gila almost scored
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 03:14 PM
We're so bad it isn't even funny
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 03:15 PM
Kaka' with the shot , dam Inzaghi was a little open... probably a hard pass to make to him tho
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 03:17 PM
goalllll
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 03:17 PM
KAKA' GOAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:17 PM
0-1
Kaka!
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 03:18 PM
KAKAAAA
Posted by: m1ke May 31 2009, 03:18 PM
Get IN
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 03:18 PM
gallaini reaction shows it all
Posted by: Minami May 31 2009, 03:19 PM
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL by Kaka
Just geeat great
Grande Ricky!!!!!
Posted by: m1ke May 31 2009, 03:19 PM
Dida makes me nervous
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:19 PM
Like he's won a CL trophy! hugging Leonardo and all
Dida
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 03:21 PM
i think we could soon see nesta on now
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 03:21 PM
Was Seedorf trying to take Kaka's feet out with that pass?
Posted by: Coldest May 31 2009, 03:22 PM
What a f**k is Seedorf doing ?
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 03:24 PM
pippo almost
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 03:24 PM
NOOOOOOOOO INZAGH closed down to fast !
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:24 PM
Inzaghinho!!!!!! so close.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 03:24 PM
and very bad tackle on pippo
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 03:25 PM
so close.hehe i like that "Inzaghinho"
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:28 PM
Finally a classic through pass by Pirlo!
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 03:29 PM
That goal has really given us a lift
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:30 PM
Seedorf has acres of space ahead of him to run to and yet passes the ball back. I hate that!
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 03:31 PM
pato-pippo
Posted by: Minami May 31 2009, 03:32 PM
pippo out- pato in
can't wait for the final whistle at 0:1 at least..
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 03:33 PM
FINALLY!!!
Pato on
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 03:37 PM
OMG so poor by pato
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 03:38 PM
PATO GOAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:38 PM
PATOOOOOOOOOO!
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 03:38 PM
this time excellent by pato
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:38 PM
What a cool finish.
Posted by: Coldest May 31 2009, 03:39 PM
Oaro scores...
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 03:39 PM
PATOOOO
GREAT GOAL!!!!
Posted by: Coldest May 31 2009, 03:39 PM
Pato scores
Posted by: Minami May 31 2009, 03:39 PM
Gol by Pato....
0:2
Galliani looks really happy...
Posted by: m1ke May 31 2009, 03:39 PM
Great finish
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:39 PM
@ Galliani making love with Leonardo every time we score. what's wrong with him?
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 03:39 PM
NESTA is on maldini-nesta at CB
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 03:40 PM
So far Pato has scored everytime he's faced Fiorentina
Posted by: Minami May 31 2009, 03:40 PM
Nesta on for Favalli...
FORZA Nesta
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 03:40 PM
NESTA!!!
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:40 PM
When did Nesta come on/!?!?!?!
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 03:42 PM
When did Nesta come on/!?!?!?! Just after Pato's goal.
You were still probably running around screaming to celebrate the goal when he came on
Posted by: Minami May 31 2009, 03:42 PM
When did Nesta come on/!?!?!?! a few minutes ago....
no need to cry mate
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:42 PM
Gattuso where's the beard he looks funny!!!
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:43 PM
Kind of
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 03:45 PM
So now the question is will be 2nd or 3rd
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 03:46 PM
gila crushed by nesta nad rino
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 03:46 PM
Nesta
But everytime I see him in action I'm afraid he's going to go down injured
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:46 PM
Nesta clearly not fit. I guess he came on more for the sake of being there beside Maldini on the last game of the season than anything
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 03:47 PM
Carlo looking happy
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:47 PM
Juve's winning so 3rd place.
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 03:48 PM
i guess its the head to head right
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:48 PM
Good 2nd half to be honest. I hope this doesn't mean he'll stay though.
Posted by: Minami May 31 2009, 03:48 PM
You know, in first place I am happy that Maldini gets his last victory in his last game...
But I think we'll even remain on 2nd...
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:52 PM
It's heartwarming everything went good in Maldini's last game.
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 03:52 PM
Seasons just about over a few more mins to be played.........
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 03:52 PM
True that
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 03:53 PM
maldini retire
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 03:55 PM
Great standing ovation for Paolo
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 03:56 PM
Hope those pathetic ultras are watching.
Posted by: dst May 31 2009, 03:57 PM
I hate time.
Posted by: m1ke May 31 2009, 03:57 PM
Thank you Paolo.
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 03:57 PM
Kaka' being interviewd by Sky sports Italia
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 03:57 PM
GRAZIE PAOLO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Minami May 31 2009, 03:58 PM
So Paolo Maldinis career is over now
but the standing ovation and the victory is great for him
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 31 2009, 04:00 PM
Don Cesare nearly in tears,..
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 04:01 PM
So.. we finish 3rd while a few weeks back it looked certain that we'd finish 2nd...
Waiting for the announcement, whether it confirms Carlo as the coach until 2014 or announces Leonardo or anyone else as the new coach. I can't wait anymore. hopefully we'll know tonight.
Posted by: Minami May 31 2009, 04:01 PM
you know what he said?
Posted by: m1ke May 31 2009, 04:01 PM
Much much better 2nd half performance as well. Just a shame about 2nd place.
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 04:01 PM
And finally, Grazie Paolo!!
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 04:02 PM
Waiting for the announcement, whether it confirms Carlo as the coach until 2014 or announces Leonardo or anyone else as the new coach. I can't wait anymore. hopefully we'll know tonight.
ballack said that he is staying and he expects carlo so it is matter of time
Posted by: KingKaka May 31 2009, 04:03 PM
did we finish 2nd or 3rd genoa are in the cl next year
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 04:04 PM
genoa i dont think that is possible
Posted by: whoarethepatriots May 31 2009, 04:04 PM
Waiting for the announcement, whether it confirms Carlo as the coach until 2014 or announces Leonardo or anyone else as the new coach. I can't wait anymore. hopefully we'll know tonight.
I think an announcement will be made on monday moring. Leave today for celebration of getting back in the CL and celebrating Maldini's career
Posted by: KillerMax May 31 2009, 04:04 PM
Goodbye Maldini.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE May 31 2009, 04:06 PM
Maldini gets a proper sending off this time it would seem.
And its only right, as he has surely deserved it.
Grazie Paolo - Thank You for everything you have given to this club (& us the fans!)
Posted by: Minami May 31 2009, 04:06 PM
Grazie Paolo for everything!!! 
Posted by: KingKaka May 31 2009, 04:06 PM
1 Internazionale 38 25 9 4 38 84
2 Milan 38 22 8 8 35 74
3 Juventus 38 21 11 6 32 74
4 Genoa 38 19 11 8 17 68
5 Fiorentina 38 21 5 12 15 68
6 Roma 38 18 9 11 3 63
7 Udinese 38 16 10 12 11 58
8 Palermo 38 17 6 15 7 57
9 Cagliari 38 15 8 15 -1 53
10 Lazio 38 15 5 18 -9 50
11 Atalanta 38 13 8 17 -3 47
12 Napoli 38 12 10 16 -2 46
13 Sampdoria 38 11 13 14 -3 46
14 Siena 38 12 8 18 -11 44
15 Catania 38 12 7 19 -10 43
16 Chievo 38 8 14 16 -14 38
17 Bologna 38 9 10 19 -19 37
18 Torino 38 8 10 20 -24 34
19 Reggina 38 6 13 19 -32 31
20 Lecce 38 5 15 18 -30 30
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 04:07 PM
Eurosport has us down as finishing second...
Posted by: Minami May 31 2009, 04:08 PM
2 Milan 38 22 8 8 35 74
3 Juventus 38 21 11 6 32 74
4 Genoa 38 19 11 8 17 68
5 Fiorentina 38 21 5 12 15 68
6 Roma 38 18 9 11 3 63
7 Udinese 38 16 10 12 11 58
8 Palermo 38 17 6 15 7 57
9 Cagliari 38 15 8 15 -1 53
10 Lazio 38 15 5 18 -9 50
11 Atalanta 38 13 8 17 -3 47
12 Napoli 38 12 10 16 -2 46
13 Sampdoria 38 11 13 14 -3 46
14 Siena 38 12 8 18 -11 44
15 Catania 38 12 7 19 -10 43
16 Chievo 38 8 14 16 -14 38
17 Bologna 38 9 10 19 -19 37
18 Torino 38 8 10 20 -24 34
19 Reggina 38 6 13 19 -32 31
20 Lecce 38 5 15 18 -30 30
on lega calcio site, its
1 inter
2 juve
3 milan
4 fiorentina
5 genoa
.....
where did you get that from?
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 04:09 PM
Lega Calcio put us in 3rd. When last week we were 2nd...
Don't understand
Posted by: KingKaka May 31 2009, 04:09 PM
on lega calcio site, its
1 inter
2 juve
3 milan
4 fiorentina
5 genoa
.....
where did you get that from?
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/serie-a/2008-2009/fiorentina-milan-245545.html
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 04:10 PM
on lega calcio site, its
1 inter
2 juve
3 milan
4 fiorentina
5 genoa
.....
where did you get that from?
Probably Eurosport.
I don't understand as Lega Calcio had us in 2nd last week while we were level on points with Juve...
Posted by: Minami May 31 2009, 04:11 PM
hmmmm really strange situation....
don't know which one is true, but i think lega calcio as it is the official site for serie a
Posted by: LaPalma May 31 2009, 04:11 PM
Grazie.
Posted by: Minami May 31 2009, 04:12 PM
I don't understand as Lega Calcio had us in 2nd last week while we were level on points with Juve...
me neither....is even stranger as we scored exactly as many goals as they did
Posted by: TriniKing_CE May 31 2009, 04:12 PM
Soccernet currently has us as 2nd.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/league?id=ita.1&cc=3888
Posted by: KingKaka May 31 2009, 04:12 PM
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/serie-a/2008-2009/league-tables/
Posted by: KingKaka May 31 2009, 04:14 PM
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/league?id=ita.1&cc=3888
we only have 71 points on the table
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 31 2009, 04:16 PM
Just a matter of prestige, but yes, a bit of a confusing situation..
Posted by: KingKaka May 31 2009, 04:16 PM
of the milan official site
IT'S OVER: FIORENTINA-MILAN 0-2
5/31/2009
MILAN - It finished Fiorentina-Milan 0-2 at the Artemio Franchi stadium of Florence. The Rossoneri took the lead in the 55th minute with Ricardo Kaká's goal, and the second goal came from Pato in the 76th minute. Milan finish the 2008/2009 season in third place with 74 points and gain direct access to the next Champions League.
Posted by: whoarethepatriots May 31 2009, 04:17 PM
We finished level on points with Juve, but they have a better head to head, so they finish as runners up
Genoa and Fio finished level on points too, but Fio have better head to head. Would have been amazing to see Genoa in the CL next year, but i guess Fio will have to do. They better do a better job than last season
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 31 2009, 04:19 PM
I'm sure they will. One important thing is CL practice. Second time is always easier then the first.
Posted by: milanista1899 May 31 2009, 04:22 PM
And its only right, as he has surely deserved it.
Grazie Paolo - Thank You for everything you have given to this club (& us the fans!)
X 2!
According to Rai we're 3rd, it's on head to heads, Juve beat us 4-2 then we drew 1-1. We had a better goal difference too, oh well we're in the CL again anyway
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 31 2009, 04:26 PM
tuttomercatoweb notes:
Zambrotta 6.5
Favalli 7
- Nesta sv
Maldini 7
Jankulovski 6.5
Flamini 7
Pirlo 6.5
Beckham 6
- Gattuso sv
Seedorf 6.5
Kakà 7.5
Inzaghi 6
- Pato 7
Posted by: han2503 May 31 2009, 04:26 PM
Genoa and Fio finished level on points too, but Fio have better head to head. Would have been amazing to see Genoa in the CL next year, but i guess Fio will have to do. They better do a better job than last season
I really wouldn't have liked having Genoa in the CL. It just means that Italy will probably have to start nex season CL campaign with just 3 teams. Genoa might have had a great season this time around, but it does not mean they'll do it again next season, not to mention they'll be losing their best players in the summer.
Fiornetina are the better option when looking at it from Serie As perspective. If it were up to me I would prefer Roma in 4th but sadly they aren't. For the sake of Serie A we need our 4 strongest teams next season. Serie A can't afford to lose co-efficient points or we might lose as CL qualifying spot. We cannot havce a repeat of this season when it comes to Italian clubs in the CL
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 31 2009, 04:29 PM
Right han, I hope the three italian clubs we have in CL will do much better next season!
Posted by: Minami May 31 2009, 04:35 PM
I hope we'll win it ^^
Posted by: Rivaldo May 31 2009, 04:41 PM
ADDIO IL CAPITANO!
Posted by: whoarethepatriots May 31 2009, 04:41 PM
What was the so called "surprise" that the Fio fans had in mind for Maldini?
Posted by: TriniKing_CE May 31 2009, 04:44 PM
Goals:
1st - Kaka Goal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgg7Z7eGuGc
2nd - Pato Goal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssg1E0wkUvw
Posted by: Rivaldo May 31 2009, 04:50 PM
ANCELOTTI: COL MILAN E' FINITA
((((((
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 04:50 PM
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportmediaset.it%2Fcalcio%2Farticoli%2Farticolo23943.shtml&sl=it&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 31 2009, 04:51 PM
((((((
Addio!
Posted by: Rivaldo May 31 2009, 05:00 PM
+ ADDIO CARLETTO!!
Posted by: Zed.D May 31 2009, 05:01 PM
I feel for Carlo's fans. even I myself am a bit emotional at the moment after reading this, this is no joke, it's been 8 years!!
Thank you Carlo for trophies you brought to the club, and for your good memories!
Posted by: Mook May 31 2009, 05:09 PM
Carlo Ancelotti Confirms He Will Leave Milan This Summer, But There Is No Chelsea Agreement
Carlo Ancelotti has announced he is leaving Milan this summer, but he has not found another club just yet...
Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has finally confirmed that he will be leaving the club this summer after he mutually agreed to terminate his contract with them a year early.
The coach has been hounding by constant press speculation linking him with the Chelsea hot seat. But, before Chelsea fans get carried away, the Italian has revealed that he has not found another club yet.
"Its simply that I had an agreement with the club, and we decided to anticipate the times and agree to end my contract, and thus my time with Milan finishes a year before 2010," Ancelotti told Sky Sport Italia after the game.
"It finishes with happiness as we have reached our objective and I would like to thank the club and all the players as well as the president and all the staff and fans.
"I think my time has ended in the right way and I think it's the best for both parties.
"These eight years have been a beautiful adventure for me."
The coach has stressed that he has no agreement with other clubs including Chelsea.
"I cannot officialise my future because there is nothing official," added the coach. I have not made any agreement with any club, and thus there is nothing.
"London? There are no certainties."
Asked who he will take from Milan when he eventually does join a team, Ancelotti responded with Paolo Maldini.
"Would I take a player with me? There is one [Maldini], but I don't think I will be able to convince him." concluded the coach.
Maldini has retired from football, making his final appearance during today's 2-0 win over Fiorentina.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 05:11 PM
gallaini announced leo
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan May 31 2009, 05:11 PM
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportmediaset.it%2F&sl=it&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 05:28 PM
nah it was muted on Betfair
Posted by: Minami May 31 2009, 05:33 PM
no prob
btw goodbye carletto...and I just hope that leonardo is just temporarily the coach. hope we'll get someone different, although i don't know him well....
Posted by: Ry4n May 31 2009, 05:34 PM
Thank you Carlo for trophies you brought to the club, and for your good memories!
+ 1
Grazie Carlo !!!!
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 31 2009, 06:08 PM
Grazie Ancelotti!
Forza Leonardo!
Posted by: Rivaldo May 31 2009, 06:24 PM
P.S. 
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 31 2009, 06:25 PM
Both Ancelotti fans till the end Rivaldo, right?
Posted by: Rivaldo May 31 2009, 06:39 PM
Fillipo Simone, right
Posted by: Bluesummers May 31 2009, 11:26 PM
Thank you paolo and carlo for the wonderful years. Now to look to the future.
Posted by: MizNelson Jun 1 2009, 04:28 AM
Spotted on a Goal.com comment box:
"It's funny how Gilardino always gets so pumped up playing against Milan. And then never scores." Priceless.
Posted by: Warchant Jun 1 2009, 05:45 AM
great picture of 2 great champions.
words can't describe how much those 2 men have meant to this club.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jun 1 2009, 05:48 AM
A very sad image.. a great way to sign out with a clean sheet though.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Jun 1 2009, 08:39 AM
Its a pity the picture's quality isn't of the greatest though...
Posted by: il_diavolo_mtl Jun 1 2009, 05:34 PM
You won't believe this, but there is some sort of a Milan-Gila fan-club that predicts he'll score 2 goals this sunday.
These are probably the same people who waved the Gila Mania posters at San Siro if you remember. Quite embarassing. I am the Real diavolo!!!!
i was a gila fan, still am. Just sad gila with milan dind't workout that well. (mind you he looked nice against Man U.)
Posted by: Tennie Jun 2 2009, 02:41 AM
So, I was at the game. Ended up with seats in the Maratona section of the stands, just opposite the Milan bench and on the second to last row. I was one of the first to know when it started raining partway through the first half. It WAS raining when I was walking to the stadium and saw the Milan bus arrive (camera was away so no pictures of that).
Fiorentina-Milan was the sort of game that Maldini SHOULD have gotten as his last game at the San Siro. Good game altogether, though I was surprised that at least one possible penalty (first half) against Gilardino wasn't called -- Rizzoli has a reputation for always favoring the home side.
I was stuck in the middle of a group of season ticket holders - middle aged husbands and wives, generally really nice people. What impressed me most about the game was the absolute class of the Fiorentian fans. Sure, some of those dignified ladies were swearing like sailors at some of the calls and saying naughty things now and then about some of the players (but never Malidni. it was Flamini they didn't like), but there were repeated ovations for Maldini from when he stepped onto the pitch to warm up to when he walked off at the end of the game. Maldini acknowledged the affection of the Viola fans but, unlike some of the other players, did NOT go over to salute the travelling support at the end of the game. Honestly can't say I blame him.
Not sure if it was reported anywhere but due to the tremendous affection shown by both Fiorentina supporters and the players, Maldini gave his jersey to the club president.
Posted by: Warchant Jun 2 2009, 03:07 AM
It WAS raining when I was walking to the stadium and saw the Milan bus arrive (camera was away so no pictures of that).Fiorentina-Milan was the sort of game that Maldini SHOULD have gotten as his last game at the San Siro. Good game altogether, though I was surprised that at least one possible penalty (first half) against Gilardino wasn't called -- Rizzoli has a reputation for always favoring the home side.
I was stuck in the middle of a group of season ticket holders - middle aged husbands and wives, generally really nice people. What impressed me most about the game was the absolute class of the Fiorentian fans. Sure, some of those dignified ladies were swearing like sailors at some of the calls and saying naughty things now and then about some of the players (but never Malidni. it was Flamini they didn't like), but there were repeated ovations for Maldini from when he stepped onto the pitch to warm up to when he walked off at the end of the game. Maldini acknowledged the affection of the Viola fans but, unlike some of the other players, did NOT go over to salute the travelling support at the end of the game. Honestly can't say I blame him.
Not sure if it was reported anywhere but due to the tremendous affection shown by both Fiorentina supporters and the players, Maldini gave his jersey to the club president.
glad to see you had a good time
also, thanks for the postcard!! we have it hanging on our fridge
Posted by: han2503 Jun 2 2009, 06:00 PM
It WAS raining when I was walking to the stadium and saw the Milan bus arrive (camera was away so no pictures of that).Fiorentina-Milan was the sort of game that Maldini SHOULD have gotten as his last game at the San Siro. Good game altogether, though I was surprised that at least one possible penalty (first half) against Gilardino wasn't called -- Rizzoli has a reputation for always favoring the home side.
I was stuck in the middle of a group of season ticket holders - middle aged husbands and wives, generally really nice people. What impressed me most about the game was the absolute class of the Fiorentian fans. Sure, some of those dignified ladies were swearing like sailors at some of the calls and saying naughty things now and then about some of the players (but never Malidni. it was Flamini they didn't like), but there were repeated ovations for Maldini from when he stepped onto the pitch to warm up to when he walked off at the end of the game. Maldini acknowledged the affection of the Viola fans but, unlike some of the other players, did NOT go over to salute the travelling support at the end of the game. Honestly can't say I blame him.
Not sure if it was reported anywhere but due to the tremendous affection shown by both Fiorentina supporters and the players, Maldini gave his jersey to the club president.
Thanks for the recap.
Glad you had a good time. The Fiorentina fans looked top class from TV, but glad you told us how great they were in order to confirm it. I'm just sorry that it wasn't out fans that gave him the goodbye he deserves but another club's fans did it instead.
Posted by: Tennie Jun 3 2009, 08:11 PM
Programming note for those in North America (or those who can get feeds from there): Fox Soccer is re-showing the game at 8pm Eastern tonight.
Posted by: MizNelson Jun 3 2009, 10:10 PM
Very cool! I didn't know that.
I don't think it's the first time you've said something about old ladies swearing like sailors, but it cracks me up every time.
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