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Posted by: fresh_prince7 Jan 24 2007, 05:45 PM
Welcome back to the San Siro! 
Posted by: dst Jan 24 2007, 06:08 PM
I hope you get to win many trophies with Milan!! welcome 
Posted by: mchanna Jan 24 2007, 07:27 PM
Posted by: mchanna Jan 24 2007, 08:58 PM
AAaah I love the Championsleague trophies 
Posted by: misha Jan 24 2007, 11:41 PM
Oddo: "At last, Milan!"
Massimo Oddo has spoken of his relief at finally completing his long-awaited move to Milan.
“I had wanted to return to Milan for some time, so I am very happy to be here,†said the defender.
Lazio agreed terms for the player this week following a drawn-out negotiation process and Oddo signed a contract until 2011 this afternoon.
He made the switch in exchange for £5.5m and winger Pasquale Foggia, who was already on loan at the Stadio Olimpico.
“We are in this trophy room that is rich with so many victories and I remember seeing some of this silverware lifted by the Rossoneri when I was in the youth squad,†he noted at his presentation Press conference.
“Now I want to hold up a trophy, to win with this jersey, and I definitely have strong motivation for this new adventure.â€
Oddo was frozen out of the Lazio squad for Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Milan, but is ready to make his debut for the new club against Parma this weekend.
“I am at the disposal of the Coach. I trained up until a few days ago, so I am in good shape.â€
It’s reported the right-back wanted to be given the Number 30 jersey, a reminder of the 3-0 triumph Lazio celebrated over Roma in this season’s derby, but it was already taken and he has instead been given the 44 shirt.
“It was a long negotiation process and I always hoped it would be resolved, but I am accustomed to being relaxed and certain only after pen is put to paper.â€
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Posted by: Fillipo Simone Apr 6 2007, 01:06 PM
I`m very interested...whats your opinion on Oddo after these first months?
Well I`m very confused. He is capable of makeing brilliant and idiotic things in one and the same match. But I have that feeling he isn`t quite up to his role, the importance of Milan and the big matches. Against Inter and Bayern he was really poor. I mean, he is the only Milan starting player (winger/RB) whoose crossing really can make me red and shame. In some occasions his crossing is like Cafu`s at his best, and sometimes he crosses even worse than Å imić. Really disgracefull...
But all in all his passing really isn`t precise enough and I suppose Oddo is not a real long term solution as RB, or? 
Posted by: dst Apr 6 2007, 01:17 PM
I think he is. He comes from the Milan youth system and I think he counts as such while starting next year every team will have to have 2 player from their youth side into the team. That's also the reason why acmilan.com bother posting the results of the youth teams this year...
Well in general, he's... not bad. He's good both in the attack and defence but he makes idiotic mistakes. His technique is not anything great and he can't cross while running but he has decent tackling abilities.
Normally (if we did not need a new player for every department that is
) I'd say we'd be better off buying another RB but I think if we get a world-class CB there won't be a great need.
Posted by: fresh_prince7 Apr 6 2007, 05:04 PM
I think he's very good offensively. Provided a wonderful assist to pirlo and a perfect volley cross to gila (who somehow didn't score).
In the bayern game I thought he looked very fragile at the back. The sort of player as an attacker you'd feel confident in beating him time and time again.
Those of you who get to watch every game would have a better opinion and maybe that was just a stray game for him.
In comparison to nesta who just seems to be in the right positions when the ball or players are in threatening positions (besides his one lapse of concentration). Obviously different players, different class but oddo didn't in my opinion have that presense.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Apr 6 2007, 05:49 PM
For me the only top class Italian RB is Zambo. But the second best is easily Oddo. You only have to look at the general muck pretending to be RBs these days.
However is it just me or is there a consensus that the fullback quality in world football has been seeing a sudden downturn?
I mean just consider the LB position...we had Maldini, then Carlos and now who....
Posted by: KillerMax Apr 6 2007, 08:49 PM
Oddo needs time. He will overcome.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Apr 6 2007, 08:51 PM
ooooooh..deep in my heart....i do believe....he shall overcome some day.....
Anybody else heard that song??
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 6 2007, 10:26 PM
Anybody else heard that song??
Yeah, but I broke my record listening to it, when Gila stopped scoring, u know back in those days
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Apr 6 2007, 10:36 PM
I still have mine. I kept it for Pirlo. 
Posted by: dst Apr 6 2007, 11:51 PM
Italy in particular has never seen great RBs. While at the LB department... man, Facchetti, Cabrini and Maldini have kept Italy in universe class for 4 decades!! Amazing trio... I cannot name any other one so great, in any position!
As for the future... well I don't know. In the 90's we had two fullbacks in Paolo and R. Carlos who both deserved the Ballon d'Or... we're far from that level now but there are some great players such as Daniel Alves!
Posted by: nuh Apr 7 2007, 10:54 AM
no but oddo is great i think he is doing very gd with us and i never saw him do any thing bad and i would much rather have him then cafu playing or simic
Posted by: misha Apr 18 2007, 10:33 PM
Oddo: AC Milan move now justified
tribalfooball.com - April 18, 2007
Massimo Oddo says his decision to quit Lazio for AC Milan in January has been justified by their run to the Champions League semis.
The fullback said: "I feel I'm becoming part of this group, but I know I'm capable of being able to still give more and to improve my performances. Being part of this Milan team is the most important experience. Above all else, the chance to reach the Champions League final is incredible. For any player, this would be a career highlight."
Posted by: anano1214 Apr 21 2007, 02:53 PM
Posted by: dst Apr 21 2007, 02:58 PM
Great job anano!
Thanks for the Nesta and Maldini blogs links!
Posted by: anano1214 Apr 21 2007, 03:05 PM
You're welcome dst
Posted by: arivanjj May 11 2007, 09:44 AM
Oddo: It was the right move
Milan defender Massimo Oddo has admitted that joining the Rossoneri in January was one of the best decisions of his career.
The World Cup winner headed north after almost five seasons with Lazio and is now just weeks away from appearing in his first Champions League Final.
“I believe that moving here was the right choice for me, the best decision I could take,†noted the right-back. “I have joined an amazing squad.
“I have been here for four months, we are fourth in the table and we are set to play for the Champions League. We have reached some important objectives.â€
The Italian international has immediately won the faith of boss Carlo Ancelotti and Oddo maintains that the Coach will still be at Milan next term.
“In football the only thing that counts are results and he is one of the tacticians who has won the most,†explained the former Biancocelesti captain. “He is doing great and we are all sure he will stay.
“What we have done this year is excellent, especially if you consider what happened at the start of the season.
“We have achieved these results together, as a group, and the Coach kept us united despite the difficulties.
“We had nerves of steel and the club was always there to support us, as well as the fans. The Athens Final is a prize that must be shared between all of us.â€
The stopper also dismissed fears that his side will lack motivation in their remaining League games against Catania and Udinese by focusing purely on the Athens showdown with Liverpool.
“Closing the championship is the main issue,†he added. “If we win against Catania, we will secure fourth place and this will allow us to concentrate on the Final.
“It is a big advantage for us and that’s what will drive us. From that point of view there are no problems at all.â€
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/may11b.html
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 12 2007, 10:20 AM
He is a lucky b@stard in all seneses to me...
Posted by: arivanjj May 12 2007, 10:49 AM
in every damn way
Posted by: Portikins May 24 2007, 01:11 AM
What a year for Oddo.
» World Cup Champion with Italy.
» As Lazio captain moves in December to "his club": Milan to play the Champions League.
» Wins the Champions League with Milan as a first 11 player.
This guy is the man.
Now... he just misses the Tokyo - FIFA World Club Championship, competition that he'll play next December.
And he'll have the best year of his career.
Posted by: kurtsimonw May 24 2007, 02:01 AM
What a year for Oddo.
» World Cup Champion with Italy.
» As Lazio captain moves in December to "his club": Milan to play the Champions League.
» Wins the Champions League with Milan as a first 11 player.
This guy is the man.
Now... he just misses the Tokyo - FIFA World Club Championship, competition that he'll play next December.
And he'll have the best year of his career.
I'm not sure many people have ever had a year that good. That's darn impressive.
Posted by: bigmacmtl May 24 2007, 04:22 AM
"Luckily we were right.
"It has certainly been a fantastic year when I have won the World Cup and the Champions League. I could not have asked for better!
"To be perfectly honest, I don’t entirely feel the World Cup was ‘mine’ as I only played around 20 minutes, but I was always ready and tried to make myself useful.
"It was a wonderful experience."
The former Lazio man then thanked his Milan teammates for making him feel at home, despite only having arrived in January.
"I must thank the Coach and my teammates for helping me to settle immediately," he said.
"It is not easy to join a big club mid-season and learn their system. I must also thank Lazio, as if I am here now it is at least partly because of that side."
The celebrations, however, had left the right-back with a scar. "I’ve lost my winner’s medal," he revealed. "I’ve got to find it again or get them to make me another one!"
Posted by: bigmacmtl May 24 2007, 04:22 AM
LMAO 
oddo lost his medal!!! hahahahahahaha
Posted by: Bluesummers May 24 2007, 07:10 AM
riise probably took it LOL
Posted by: amancik May 24 2007, 09:15 AM
... Oddo was no doubt a great buy ...
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 24 2007, 08:39 PM
Well...
Posted by: Kaka Is Brilliant May 24 2007, 08:59 PM
oddo lost his medal!!! hahahahahahahaThey are scousers they will nick anything, they'd have the wheels off your car (you think I'm joking!)
Posted by: dst May 25 2007, 12:37 AM
Scousers stole it!
But don't be a baby Massimo, go get another one next season!! 
Posted by: han2503 May 26 2007, 09:56 PM
btw, just want to say that I thought Oddo was probably joint second best player against Liverpool on Weddnesday with Nesta (Pippo obviously coming in 1st) He was great in defence, had Zenden and Riise in his pocket throughout the game) and knew when to stay back and defend and when to go up and help out in attack.
Just wanted to point that out, since Oddo has probably been 1 of our unsung heros ever since he came in January and helped turn around our season with Ronaldo
Posted by: Jack Sparrow May 27 2007, 06:37 AM
@han:
Unsung hero? Whatcho talkin about garry?
Oddo's been our second best defender after Nesta. No arguments!!
Posted by: han2503 May 27 2007, 10:22 AM
Unsung hero? Whatcho talkin about garry?
Oddo's been our second best defender after Nesta. No arguments!!
When you compare the praise others like Ronaldo, Nesta and Kaka have gotten then you can call him an unsung hero
Posted by: Jack Sparrow May 27 2007, 10:55 AM
Darn...I knew I didn't have much of a singing voice, but you make it sound like I got something personal against the guy.
I looove Oddo.
Posted by: han2503 May 27 2007, 11:34 AM
I looove Oddo.
It's not about you, it's just a general observation that he doesn't get as much praise as he deserves, that's all
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 27 2007, 12:02 PM
It's not about you, it's just a general observation that he doesn't get as much praise as he deserves, that's all
Hey...I`ve been shouting out loud for quite some time against Oddo. But the last few weeks he deserved only good comments from myself. So...what more can you expect?
Okay, I must mention this just once - he has to practice the offensive job more for the summer break. I recomend spending some time with Cafu and Sergio..
Posted by: KillerMax May 28 2007, 09:31 AM
Is it just me or Oddo can't cross the ball? I agree with what han said though, but the truth has to be told.
Posted by: redbabies May 28 2007, 10:20 PM
when he was at Lazio, I always thought of him as a fullback which is better at attack than defence.
But, from January and on I saw that its the opposite. He needs to learn crosses more.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 28 2007, 10:30 PM
I agree with what han said though, but the truth has to be told.I`ve pointed that one out for about a million times. His crossing makes me allways red ..
..I mean, with him you never know, sometimes he finds himself in a inpossible position and manages to assist or do something nice, but then again, there are a plenty of ordinary situations in which he barely finds any of our players.
Posted by: han2503 May 29 2007, 12:51 PM
I agree with what han said though, but the truth has to be told.I think he mainly always goes for pace rather than precision with his crosses, corners and free kicks. But I think he can do both for examply against Bayern Munich he delivered a couple of crosses that were basically laid on a plate for Gila and then that lob for Pirlo's goal.
I think he just needs to start making better decisions between when to go for pace and when to go for precision.
But, from January and on I saw that its the opposite. He needs to learn crosses more.
Yep he's been great in defense for us and since we have Janku at LB who is very attacking it's good that we have more balance
Posted by: amancik May 29 2007, 08:15 PM
Yep he's been great in defense for us and since we have Janku at LB who is very attacking it's good that we have more balance
we certainly have more balance now, and it's one of the factors that helped us win Champions League,
which one would you rather go for?
Cafu and Serginho as full-backs or Jankulovski and Oddo?
Posted by: bigmacmtl May 29 2007, 08:22 PM
hehe ya oddo's been great especially in CL, up until 82nd minute i thought he was our best player. Even my 12 year old bro saw that, he wants to get his jersey for next season ( i like doing the same, to get the jersey of one of our underrated players , but until maldini retires i will continue to get his jersey)
Posted by: misha May 29 2007, 08:50 PM
Cafu and Serginho as full-backs or Jankulovski and Oddo?
Of course Oddo and Janku. Serginho and especially Cafu aren't what they used to be
Posted by: kurtsimonw May 29 2007, 11:37 PM
Cafu and Serginho as full-backs or Jankulovski and Oddo?
I'm pretty sure Serginho's about 5th in rank for the Left-Back position.
Janku's got that position nailed down, Kaladze, Favalli and Paolo would be next in line. I think he's strictly 'Seedorf' now.
Posted by: misha May 30 2007, 12:22 AM
Milan defender Massimo Oddo is convinced that their Champions League success is just the first of many more triumphs.
The Rossoneri claimed their seventh European Cup by defeating Liverpool in Athens last week, but the Germany '06 winner is adamant that his side are still hungry for honours.
“The season which has just ended has been very positive, both for the World Cup win and for the Champions League victory,†said Oddo.
“However, I don’t think that this means we can’t do even better. We have set ourselves other objectives and we want to win everything!â€
Oddo is currently on international duty ahead of the Euro 2008 qualifiers with the Faroe Islands and Lithuania on June 2 and 6.
However, Milan teammate Alessandro Nesta is not at Coverciano after he followed in the footsteps of Francesco Totti by refusing a call-up.
“I know why Nesta decided not to join us this time, but he will tell you,†he noted. “In any case I don’t think this means that he won’t play for the Nazionale again.
“All that we must do now is focus on our next two matches as we know that there are no easy ties in the game anymore.
“We could say that the match with the Faroe Islands can be considered a good training session in view of our trip to Lithuania, where we will be in for a very difficult time.â€
The Azzurri are currently fourth in Group B behind Ukraine, Scotland and France and will face the Faroe Islands in Torshavn on Saturday.
The World Cup winners will then return to Italy to train at Milanello – Milan’s base – before flying to Lithuania on June 5.
Posted by: kurtsimonw May 30 2007, 02:01 AM
That's the attitude we want.
Posted by: Portikins Jun 9 2007, 01:06 AM
“The season which has just ended has been very positive, both for the World Cup win and for the Champions League victory,†said Oddo.
“However, I don’t think that this means we can’t do even better. We have set ourselves other objectives and we want to win everything!â€
The 2 first trophies to win in 2007/08:
UEFA Super Cup
FIFA Club World Cup (the cup is really beautiful)
Forza Oddo!
Posted by: Tennie Jun 14 2007, 11:49 AM
Massimo Oddo turns 31 today.
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Portikins Jun 14 2007, 12:02 PM
Happy b-day Massimo!
Posted by: arivanjj Jun 14 2007, 12:54 PM
BRAVO MASSIMO
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Posted by: misha Jun 14 2007, 12:55 PM
Happy Birthday!!!
Hope you can give us 3-4 good years
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jun 14 2007, 06:36 PM
Heheh....I wish we could Luca on our left side...Oddo and Luca would be a dream combo of fullbacks.
Posted by: amancik Jun 14 2007, 08:32 PM
Happy Birthday Massimo ...
Posted by: anano1214 Jun 15 2007, 08:17 PM
Happy Birthday Massimo
Posted by: anano1214 Jun 15 2007, 08:17 PM
http://img184.imageshack.us/my.php?image=129nf5.jpg
Posted by: Tennie Jun 18 2007, 03:40 AM
I'm not entirely sure this belongs here, but Massimo Oddo has a charity in Italy. The main fundraising seems to be sales of football gear on Ebay Italia. There are some interesting things on offer.
http://members.ebay.it/ws2/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=beneficenza_oddo is the link.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jun 18 2007, 03:47 AM
Thanks for that!
I can finally get myself a Maicon shirt now.. Just kidding.. 
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Jun 18 2007, 09:03 PM
Oddo is alot faster than i thought, i remember him being pacy, but when watching him for Italy, he showed alot of pace
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Sep 23 2007, 04:02 PM
Milan were held to a 1-1 draw on Saturday evening as the Rossoneri lost further ground from the top positions in Serie A.
Massimo Oddo is still optimistic about Milan's Serie A chances, despite the team suffering its third consecutive league draw on Saturday evening against Parma, following the draws against Fiorentina and Siena.
"This is not a difficult situation because we have never lost," explained the former Lazio player. "The fact is that when they reach us, we unbalance ourselves forward. We want to win at all cost and we take some extra risk."
The Milan full-back went on to describe Parma's goal.
"It was an unfortunate situation. There is a lot of disappointment because with a win we would have more points now.
"However, if on Sunday everything goes wrong, we would still be 6 points away from the top spot," said optimistically Oddo.
The Italian international explained that it is not a mentality problem.
"Milan always plays with the same conviction, both in the league and the Champions League. It's not Milan that changes, but the opponents. In the league teams like Parma arrive and they are used to suffer and defend themselves."
Much more than his crossing, I enjoy reading what he tells.
Posted by: august_milan Dec 24 2007, 11:49 PM
i dunno why people are all for oddo, i dunno if people dont see the mistakes he makes like i do cuz people because there blinded by the fact that milan actually baught a defender thats wasnt a free transfer or if its just me. especially in last years champions league id say 50-60% of the goals were his fault. either poor defending or not markin his man.
i dont think by assisting one goal for every 10 you let in is a good staistic to me.
i think he is a medeoker defender with minimal skill on the ball that likes to go forward n gets in space, which i give him credit for...but i cannot sleep over the fact that as a winger he is so pathetic at crossing, he will send in a cross with no one in the box or only one mabe two players in the box when the defending team is playin 10 men behind the ball. waste of posession.
For the amount of crosses he sends in throughout a game i dont think there are as many threatening ones as there should be. I think he is only playin over cafu becuase he can actually play a full 90 mins, if both oddo n cafu could both only play 60 mins and you comepare their skill level cafu would start over oddo hands down.
Posted by: dst Dec 25 2007, 03:17 AM
Oddo has been disappointing so far this season. I think he was very good last season, especially considering the fact that he was a new acquisition that has no time to get to know his teammates' playing style but was made a starter from day one... He's not the best player either...
I hope he gets back to his best after the Christmas break.
Posted by: arivanjj Dec 25 2007, 03:20 AM
i don't think his defending has been as bad... but certainly there has been no spark going forward
Posted by: august_milan Dec 25 2007, 03:44 AM
mabe im just a little biased because he came from lazio haha...but i guess he will do untill milan find a really good deal to fill in the leaks...but its not like im the only one that thinks his crossing is below par.
Posted by: han2503 Dec 25 2007, 08:16 AM
Oddo just needs to find his form again.
As I said in the previous thread, if it wasn't for him we wouldn't have gotten as far as we did last season. Our real problem is on the left.
But hopefully Oddo will pick up his form again after the xmas break. He started the season well but his performances started dropping by the game as time wore on, maybe the break will do him some good, that goes for the rest of the players that are playing below par (Rino the most)
Posted by: IoRDanCHo Dec 25 2007, 10:52 AM
Exactly!
Posted by: Tennie Jan 14 2008, 07:48 PM
(from acmilan.com)
MILANO - Valerio Fiori e Massimo Oddo hanno brillantemente (30 la valutazione per entrambi) superato, oggi ad Atri nella sede distaccata dell'Università di Teramo, l'esame di Psicologia dello Sport. Entrambi i rossoneri sono impegnati in corsi di laurea specialistica: Management delle imprese sportive per Fiori, Scienze economiche, giuridiche e manageriali dello sport per Oddo.
[Fiori and Oddo aced their exam today in Sports Psychology. The two players are in different grad programs. Fiori for sports management and Oddo for economics, law, and sports management.]
At least we know why he didn't play last night. He was studying for his final.
Posted by: dst Jan 14 2008, 08:13 PM
Really!??
So what are they planning to take over Milan??
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jan 15 2008, 07:53 PM
It's really rare to see footballers plan for a life beyond the playing fields.
I mean, think of a bloke like Rooney. He's probably finished high school. That's it! I know he earns a lot of money, but after 35?? How does he expect to live doing nothing.
Posted by: dst Jan 15 2008, 08:00 PM
He's a Scouser, he finished an Art of Theft school when he was 3 years old...
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jan 15 2008, 08:19 PM
Ahh...so even the Everton boys aren't spared your love and appreciation.
Posted by: dst Jan 15 2008, 08:22 PM
No no I have no problem with them, they are my comrades!
Posted by: misha Jan 15 2008, 09:24 PM
I mean, think of a bloke like Rooney. He's probably finished high school. That's it! I know he earns a lot of money, but after 35?? How does he expect to live doing nothing.
Why not? Most people would be happy to work just till mid 30's and not worry anout money again. He earns 100k+ pounds per week plus he does commercials and other stuff.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jan 15 2008, 09:35 PM
Yeah, but most of them live an extravagant life style. Away from the cameras they are used to yachts and mansions. I mean within 5 years or so (post retirement) they wont be able to live the way they used to. Of course Becks is a different case.
The smartest player I know of is Dennis Bergkamp .. He invested in real estate and several funds (this he did while playing, even in his prime). Another one, is Ronaldo he has a restaurant chain in Brazil (since his Madrid days).
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jan 16 2008, 12:38 AM
I agree in a way.
The players, while still having a fair bit of money, won't have anything close to what they're used to. It'll be a reality check for them, unless they get jobs in television or something!
Posted by: IoRDanCHo Jan 16 2008, 02:20 AM
I don't like Zambrota, but if Massimo countinues to play like this, Zambrota would be a nice addition to our club, to switch positions with Oddo sometimes
And about your little discussion up there: Don't worry about them, they all have something to do, when they retire! Maldini has a fashion company with Vieri. Gattuso has a restaurant also. Some of our Brazilians are having their own busines in Brazil. Kaha is going to be a President of his own country KaKa can continue modeling and so on. And don't forget that they have wifes who also work And some of then are doing really good
Posted by: Darunia Jan 25 2008, 07:36 PM
Oddo really needs to find his form.. he may miss Euro 08 if he continues like this.
Posted by: KillerMax Mar 6 2008, 04:05 PM
Anyone else thinks Oddo is pissing the whole team off? I mean the guy literally wastes +75% of his crosses... Everybody works hard to get the ball upfront and then anticipate at least a normal cross in the box and Oddo is over there on the right side getting in his own way, going in circles a couple times and then shooting the ball into the stands... He looks so out of sorts and clueless sometimes with those big eyes that makes him look astonished...
Posted by: dst Mar 6 2008, 07:20 PM
What irritates me the most is not his crosses. It's that he does not use his pace. He is by no means a slow player. Not the fastest one but he can take on most defenders... he never tries to play the 1-2 or to run past his defender... if there's a man marking him he passes to the midfieldr who is closer to him, then the latter passes to Oddo again who misdudges it and conceded a free-throw... how many times have you seen that happens this season??
Posted by: Habitant Mar 6 2008, 07:38 PM
personally i think he's extremely overrated and isnt milan quality. i mean since coming to milan he hasnt exactly impressed me that much. yes he's had some good games but we're so dependant on our fullbacks for width and he just inst providing it.
Posted by: dst Mar 6 2008, 07:49 PM
I would love Alves or Ramos but they are both big c*nts...
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Mar 6 2008, 08:40 PM
He was extremely impressive last season, and during parts of this campaign (there were also some excellent displays for La Nazionale, e.g. Portugal)
Posted by: arivanjj Mar 6 2008, 08:45 PM
Oddo has been nothing but frustration to watch this season.
Posted by: rhy_A4 Mar 6 2008, 09:09 PM
exactly this guys crosses arent worth the air they try to go through i had high hopes for him but now
Posted by: august_milan Mar 6 2008, 11:19 PM
finally!!! someone who isnt blinded by the medias perception of his true quality.
Posted by: zdrossoneri Mar 6 2008, 11:48 PM
I don't know.. I thought he would provide great crosses for our attack... but from every 10 crosses, perhaps only one or two of them land wher they should! in this aspect he is overrated. but he's quite decent defensive-wise.
Posted by: bigmacmtl Mar 7 2008, 12:48 AM
i would argue otherwise. yes he is solid defensively but he ends up getting himself pinned back for most of the match since he's scared to take anyone on 1v1
Posted by: rhy_A4 Mar 7 2008, 02:46 AM
i hope he gets his form he showed last season like some of this but still his crosses in this video arent that great
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yZzUMcdiFI
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Mar 7 2008, 11:27 PM
Oddo's crossing's are terrible? Old news... I was the one against bringing Oddo last year, and it was exactly cause he poor crossing and offensive positioning. He can cross and shoot hard, but that's it.
But, he's a solid defender. I'd kept him as bench material.
The thing that makes me pissed off is that Ancelotti still plays him as if it was Cafu. It's just bilnd! How can we play the same tactic with Sergio/Cafu and Janku/Oddo??
Posted by: bigmacmtl Mar 7 2008, 11:35 PM
But, he's a solid defender. I'd kept him as bench material.
The thing that makes me pissed off is that Ancelotti still plays him as if it was Cafu. It's just bilnd! How can we play the same tactic with Sergio/Cafu and Janku/Oddo??
lack of creativity i guess. thats the problem with carlo, he has no plan b or c.
Posted by: zdrossoneri Mar 7 2008, 11:39 PM
I agree he's a little bit shaky in one-on-ones. but overall he's a good, if not great, defender.
Posted by: Bluesummers Mar 8 2008, 07:34 AM
Oddo is good for our team. I def want him here next season. Eventhough i prefer janku to him.
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Apr 6 2008, 04:36 PM
Looks like someone is lusting after Oddo (from The Guardians "said and done" weekly feature)
I considered hitting google for a picture of her, but with my little brother sat a few feet behind me, i decided not to
http://football.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,2271415,00.html
Posted by: Tennie Apr 6 2008, 04:44 PM
Haha. I read the original article in Gazzetta when I was in Italy last week. She also said that...'forwards are also forward in life.' She declined to name which Milan striker she was talkign about but added 'I'll only say that he's scored a lot of goals and isn't the youngest any more.' (So...Pippo or Ronaldo. Any guesses?)
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Apr 6 2008, 04:51 PM
I guess maybe Inzaghi. I have seen Ronaldo with a woman (girlfriend?) several times, so i doubt its him. Plus it seems like she likes her "Italian Stallions", so that rules out Ronaldo
Posted by: zdrossoneri Apr 6 2008, 06:30 PM
That made me laugh... how can a porn star be shy? what could be more embarrassing than baring it all for people to see? meeting Oddo?
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Apr 6 2008, 06:53 PM
Oddo is married, even if she found the courage to talk to him, i doubt he would accept
Posted by: acid911 Apr 7 2008, 07:46 PM
For some weired reasons I thought these two posts were related, until I checked the time and dates. Too much work this past weekend for me, I presume.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Apr 8 2008, 09:49 AM
Isn't Pippo married as well? Anyway,..it has to be him. Gila fails in every cathegory mentioned above,..
Posted by: Tennie Apr 16 2008, 03:30 PM
(from acmilan.com's italian page)
Massimo Oddo was back at Milanello today for the first time since his surgery. 
He said that he feels well and that he believes he's recovered from the surgery and has already been doing some physical therapy type work.
He added that he's ready to begin training with the team in coming days. While he doesn't think he'll be ready to play this weekend versus Reggina, he said that he's at the team's disposition and evaluation of when he'll be ready to play.
(And no, no mention of Elena Grimaldi).
Posted by: zdrossoneri Apr 16 2008, 03:41 PM
He doesn't think he'll be ready to play against Reggina?! 
I thought he would miss Euro 2008!! how fast he's recovering...
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Apr 17 2008, 05:14 AM
^^^ MilanLab shows up for the first time this season. Thanks guys!
Posted by: Bluesummers Apr 17 2008, 06:00 AM
MilanLab shows up for the first time this season. Thanks guys!LOL! Spot on pirate
+1
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 17 2008, 10:39 AM
damn... that was fast!
Posted by: Rossoneri7 May 9 2008, 06:45 AM
Milan has been a heavy hammer in the mercato, early on, so as to fix the reasons behind the poor results of this season.
And one of the targets, that Milan have declared for sometime now is Gianluca Zambrotta, who had declared that he would very much like a return to Italy and preferably to the Rossoneri. Milan's middleman in the transfer dealings with Spain, had met with three of Barca's top figures Laporta, Begherstian (spell), and Soriano. The meeting was about halting all dealings between Milan and Barca till the end of LaLiga and Serie A respectively, at the 18th of May.
Corriere dello Sport
Posted by: Jack Sparrow May 9 2008, 06:49 AM
Dude...the title and the article have nothing in common. @ Trade Oddo. Milan will cut off an arm, before letting a NT squad member go abroad.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 May 9 2008, 07:11 AM
@ Trade Oddo. Milan will cut off an arm, before letting a NT squad member go abroad.Well, don't go all out on the messenger
I just translate them how I see them ... But it does seem similar to what Goal.com would do ... btw, are you in Kuwait yet ?!
Posted by: Jack Sparrow May 9 2008, 07:59 AM
Tomorrow.
Posted by: m1ke May 22 2008, 10:12 AM
Massimo Oddo has spoken of his disbelief at being left out of the Euro 2008 squad. “I didn’t expect it,†said the Milan man.
The full-back has been a regular in the Giro Azzurro since the appointment of Roberto Donadoni in 2006, but the latter omitted him from his 24-man preliminary party earlier this week.
“It’s an exclusion that burns me and I sincerely didn’t expect it,†noted the former Verona and Lazio man.
“Two years of my total disposal, sacrifices and acceptance of responsibility have been trampled on in the space of a few weeks.â€
Donadoni seemed to defend his decision to ignore Oddo by focusing on the recent knee meniscus surgery that they player underwent, but the World Cup winner insists that was irrelevant.
“I would have reached a more than satisfying level of fitness two weeks before the tournament kicked off,†he added.
“In all honesty, the minimum I would have expected was to have my physical condition verified – if Donadoni’s consideration and faith in me hadn’t changed that is.â€
Italy will travel to Euro 2008 with two right-backs in the form of Roma’s Christian Panucci and Gianluca Zambrotta of Barcelona.
Posted by: m1ke May 22 2008, 10:13 AM
I like Oddo, but he's got no-one else to blame but himself. He's had a poor season, and players should be picked on current form, not past achievements.
Posted by: nuh May 22 2008, 10:55 AM
oddo sucks
Posted by: m1ke May 22 2008, 11:14 AM
I think Oddo is a good player - he's just been poor recently. He's certainly no Cafu, but would be ideal as a backup for RB.
But we need someone who can consistency get down the right flank and put in decent crosses - Oddo cannot do this every game.
Posted by: dst May 22 2008, 12:05 PM
What Mike said.
Posted by: zdrossoneri May 22 2008, 12:07 PM
But we need someone who can consistency get down the right flank and put in decent crosses - Oddo cannot do this every game.
Every game?
I think Oddo has not made half a dozen decent crosses since he's arrived...
Posted by: Tennie May 22 2008, 12:29 PM
Wow, zd. Lots of hating on Italian players.
Oddo was very good last season. This season? Not.
Posted by: zdrossoneri May 22 2008, 12:42 PM
Oddo was very good last season. This season? Not.
No, why should I hate him?
he is good, except in crossing. I honestly don't remember many decent crosses [that resulted in a goal] from him. his crosses are either too high or too low. I think many agree he disappointed everyone with his crosses... other than that he was good last season.
Posted by: zdrossoneri May 22 2008, 12:49 PM
According to ESPN Soccernet, Oddo's had only 3 assists since he's joined us (in Serie A)...
Posted by: rhy_A4 May 22 2008, 01:29 PM
Retracted
Posted by: dst May 22 2008, 01:37 PM
And a http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9xafr1a8jc An amazing one.
Oddo is a defensive RB. He's one of the best right-backs in Europe defensive-wise. But for a team like Milan (that plays with a system which relies heavily on full-backs) he's not so useful.
Posted by: dst May 22 2008, 01:39 PM
Made quite a few wonderful ones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg_MD2nABSw!
Bonera has surprised me with his crosses! Unfortunately he's not that great going forward.
Posted by: rhy_A4 May 22 2008, 02:00 PM
Bonera has surprised me with his crosses! Unfortunately he's not that great going forward.
ok my bad i retract my last post
One thing that puzzels me is Oddo and Gila played at Verona together so they know each other pretty well playing wise did Carlo exploit this?
Posted by: zdrossoneri May 22 2008, 02:05 PM
Oddo is a defensive RB. He's one of the best right-backs in Europe defensive-wise. But for a team like Milan (that plays with a system which relies heavily on full-backs) he's not so useful.
That goal was superb
A team that plays with one striker really needs attacking full backs [like Dani Alves
] and Oddo is not one. defensively he's good.
Posted by: Minami Jun 14 2008, 10:01 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Massimo !!!!
He's 32 years old already...
Posted by: Tennie Jun 14 2008, 05:55 PM
Happy birthday, Massimo!
Posted by: zdrossoneri Jun 14 2008, 06:57 PM
Happy birthday, our beloved junkie 
Posted by: Devillito Jun 16 2008, 07:08 AM
A year older.
Be yet wiser addict!!
Posted by: han2503 Aug 28 2008, 01:46 PM
Come anticipato nella tarda serata di ieri da Sportitalia e Tuttomercatoweb, il Bayern Monaco ha reso noto sul suo sito ufficiale di aver raggiunto un accordo con Massimo Oddo: le visite mediche sono in corso, mentre la formula del trasferimento non è stata ancora comunicata.
TMW
Posted by: kurtsimonw Aug 28 2008, 01:50 PM
[P.S. Why does it say this thread is started by "Guest_fresh_prince7_*"? Is he not a member anymore? 
]
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Aug 28 2008, 01:52 PM
Damn it...I liked Oddo...shite..
Posted by: vahid Aug 28 2008, 01:55 PM
Sh!t.
What a horrible transfer activities we had in these 2 days!
Posted by: misha Aug 28 2008, 02:00 PM
We shouldn't have done it. We don't have a natural RB now and we better hope Zambro will stay fit all season
Posted by: gal_kenny Aug 28 2008, 02:01 PM
Oddo signs for Bayern on a loan deal with an option to buy him at the end of the season
http://www.fcbayern.t-com.de/de/aktuell/news/2008/16830.php
Guys i think we're tryna scoop another defender before the market closes..The money from both the sale of Brocchi and Oddo..who knows...
Posted by: dst Aug 28 2008, 02:05 PM
What the ****? WHY? Who will play at RB if Zambrotta gets injured or when we want to rest him, Bonera and Antonini? This one has left me speechless...
Posted by: LaPalma Aug 28 2008, 02:08 PM
Yes. But even IF he'll be OK the entire season - which I doubt - he can't play every match.
Maybe you#ll step in then?
Posted by: dst Aug 28 2008, 02:12 PM
It would be unfair for the rest of the European clubs...
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 28 2008, 02:13 PM
Posted by: LaPalma Aug 28 2008, 02:14 PM
Ah yes...would be too easy for them
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 28 2008, 02:14 PM
oddo should have not left is there a plan or we just getting some money
Posted by: gal_kenny Aug 28 2008, 02:15 PM
I'm guessing there is a plan...
Posted by: misha Aug 28 2008, 02:15 PM
Yes, though in Coppa and part of the Uefa cup games we can rest him. If we are not buying another fullback, this is a big mistake.
Also Oddo grow up in our youth, so it would have helped when registering players to CL/Uefa.
Posted by: han2503 Aug 28 2008, 02:15 PM
Well it is a bad move, but it also leads me to think that there's still something up Fester's sleeve, it might be a RB or a CB, enabling Bonera to move to the right more often then not, I'm thinking swap with Lazio for Standardo. But who knows, if no one else comes in Galliani might just have shot himself in the foot
Posted by: vahid Aug 28 2008, 02:20 PM
You mean we want a player from Bayern?
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Aug 28 2008, 02:26 PM
I really do hope we have a plan. Shall I mail Galliani Srna's phone number
?Btw. can Stendardo play a RB?
..and..how many homegrown players have we, now that Palo and Oddo's out, and Brocchi maybe too?
Posted by: LaPalma Aug 28 2008, 02:41 PM
Phhh....we have Paolo, Darmian, Willy and Borriello I guess.
Posted by: misha Aug 28 2008, 02:44 PM
Willi is on loan, but Antonini is also homegrown.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Aug 28 2008, 02:45 PM
Well, Willy's out to Serie B for Avellino..
But Antonini is another youth player I guess?
Posted by: LaPalma Aug 28 2008, 02:50 PM
Completely forgot that deal. You're right, Antonini is also homegrown.
Posted by: Tennie Aug 28 2008, 02:50 PM
Oddo's is a 1 year loan-with-option.
Here's a quick translation of what he said, as quoted by acmilan.com's italian page:
Affrontando questa nuova affascinante avventura auguro ai miei compagni i migliori successi. Ringrazio e saluto tutti i tifosi che sono stati sempre vicini a questi colori e che ci hanno sostenuto anche nei momenti più difficili. Un affettuoso arrivederci". Massimo Oddo
[I'm momentarily leaving the team I've dreamed of playing for since I was a child and which has given me the possibility of winning the most important trophies. My choice was difficult and painful but well considered and it was taken in total agreement and harmony with the club, which I'd like to take the opportunity to thank.
Taking on this new adventure, I wish the best of successes to my teammates. I thank and salue all the fans who have been close to the team and who've supported us in difficult moments. An affectionate farewell, Massimo Oddo.]
Posted by: LaPalma Aug 28 2008, 02:52 PM
Completely forgot that deal. You're right, Antonini is also homegrown.
Posted by: acid911 Aug 28 2008, 02:58 PM
Wow, a new breed of double-post there, LaPalma! 
2 minutes apart.
Posted by: LaPalma Aug 28 2008, 02:59 PM
Wow...how could that happen?
They mutated!
Posted by: Tennie Aug 28 2008, 03:00 PM
(It's the weissbier.)
Posted by: LaPalma Aug 28 2008, 03:04 PM
Even though I'd like to...I don't tend to drink before 4am...oh wait....it's 5 past....
Bye bye
Posted by: acid911 Aug 28 2008, 03:05 PM
Bye bye
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Aug 28 2008, 03:13 PM
Bye bye
And you know that song...it's five o'clock somewere..
Posted by: gal_kenny Aug 28 2008, 08:28 PM
Guys did Bayern get Oddo on loan with an option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season or it was just a loan?
Posted by: han2503 Aug 28 2008, 08:34 PM
Taking on this new adventure, I wish the best of successes to my teammates. I thank and salue all the fans who have been close to the team and who've supported us in difficult moments. An affectionate farewell, Massimo Oddo.]
I feel sorry for Oddo, it's clear he didn't really want to go.
Loan deal with option to buy
Posted by: gal_kenny Aug 28 2008, 08:41 PM
Loan deal with option to buy
Dang that sucks big time...This could mean that Oddo would never return..Maine..like i said this sucks big time...
Posted by: Bluesummers Aug 28 2008, 09:41 PM
no hes coming back he said before he wants to coach here, milan is his club.
Posted by: acid911 Aug 28 2008, 11:49 PM
Oddo? Milan coach?
I may have missed that interview. Anyhoo, I'm not happy with him leaving, loan or otherwise.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 29 2008, 09:16 AM
Bye bye
Posted by: amancik Aug 29 2008, 09:36 AM
Not a good move from Milan, just when we have a back-up for Zambrotta ...
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Aug 29 2008, 09:44 AM
Too much to expect Oddo to play second choice throughout the season I guess. At least now he's got CL. It was a good move on Milan's part. We have Bonera, Antonini and Darmian.
Posted by: zdrossoneri Aug 29 2008, 09:49 AM
+1
Let's sign back Cafu
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Aug 29 2008, 09:51 AM
^^ +1
Come back Marcos...I miss your unbelievable smile...
Posted by: amancik Aug 29 2008, 09:53 AM
Does Darmian play at the right-back?
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Aug 29 2008, 09:55 AM
Like Bonera. He can if he needs to.
Posted by: amancik Aug 29 2008, 09:57 AM
I see, if Oddo's departure means more chance for Darmian, then I'm all good.
Posted by: vnata001 Aug 29 2008, 10:02 AM
i'm sad that oddo is leaving. he was a likable character. solid guy to have in the team..definitely worthy of the milan shirt IMO.
+1 Come back Marcos...I miss your unbelievable smile...
^^^^wow..as soon as i read that i felt a little tug at my heart..i miss cafu's smile too!..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnRCfLnITTw
lol..what's with the hard hat though?
Posted by: acid911 Aug 29 2008, 02:29 PM
Very big if.
Very big. We've got Bonera in line before him.
Posted by: zdrossoneri Sep 2 2008, 05:48 PM
(Shouldn't this thread be moved to past players section?)
Posted by: Tennie Sep 2 2008, 06:02 PM
He's on loan. Loaned players haven't been moved so far.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Sep 2 2008, 06:04 PM
Well, he's on loan, I guess there's no need to move him to "past players" for one season and then back here.. 
Posted by: han2503 Sep 2 2008, 08:21 PM
Hopefully
Posted by: Tennie Sep 3 2008, 01:39 AM
So NOW his crossing ability comes back. Gr.
Tonight was the testimonial match for Oliver Kahn, in which a Bayern XI played a Germany XI.
Oddo played 75 minutes for the Bayern side, his first official appearance for the club. Miroslav Klose converted one of his crosses for a goal for the Bayern XI. (The game ended 1-1).
He also gave a brief interview to the Bayern website (I wish acmilan.com was as good at translating into English!). Selected quotes from the interview (http://www.fcbayern.t-com.de/en/news/news/2008/16861.php?fcb_sid=80b247492b715561de120b6dd7aa1507 to entire article):
The new arrival will naturally receive plenty of assistance from Luca Toni, both on and off the field. "Leaving your home country for a new culture and a new league is certainly a risk," he acknowledged, explaining that the presence of his national team-mate had been a factor in his decision to come to Munich. "The fact that Luca is at Bayern was certainly an argument in favour. He's told me a lot of good things about Bayern.“
The pair will be team-mates at club level in just a few days from now, as Oddo will be in the squad for Oliver Kahn's testimonial on Tuesday evening. "That's when we'll see him for the first time," Klinsmann confirmed. Massimo Oddo has arrived at Bayern.
Posted by: zdrossoneri Sep 4 2008, 07:44 PM
No wonder why he said something didn't feel right at Milan. our players' problems is all psychological. Pirlo's, Oddo's, Gattuso's, etc. probably just a matter of time before Kaka's form drops too (if it hasn't already).
If the players can't play like they did before & during the World Cup, I think, is because either they're not motivated anymore or there's a problem with Carlo (he probably bores them!). bringing in a new coach is the least the management should do at the end of this season.
Posted by: Bluesummers Sep 5 2008, 12:45 AM
No wonder why he said something didn't feel right at Milan. our players' problems is all psychological. Pirlo's, Oddo's, Gattuso's, etc. probably just a matter of time before Kaka's form drops too (if it hasn't already).
If the players can't play like they did before & during the World Cup, I think, is because either they're not motivated anymore or there's a problem with Carlo (he probably bores them!). bringing in a new coach is the least the management should do at the end of this season.
i agree with ZD, right on. It seems that carlo's time is edging closer to an end. They say no coach should stay at a club more than 4-5 years because it can have negative effects on the players. There are ofcourse exceptions but that is a small percentage.
Posted by: acid911 Sep 5 2008, 10:09 AM
Galliani said this in the Paolo Maldini DVD.
For the first time in his life he was right. Coaches do have a shelf life, bar a Ferguson or two. 4 to 5 years is it.
Posted by: morgoth Sep 5 2008, 11:37 AM
No wonder why he said something didn't feel right at Milan. our players' problems is all psychological. Pirlo's, Oddo's, Gattuso's, etc. probably just a matter of time before Kaka's form drops too (if it hasn't already).
If the players can't play like they did before & during the World Cup, I think, is because either they're not motivated anymore or there's a problem with Carlo (he probably bores them!). bringing in a new coach is the least the management should do at the end of this season.
Related key words!
Posted by: zdrossoneri Sep 5 2008, 02:40 PM
Ferguson changes his assistant every couple of years. that's the key to his longevity (apart from being a great coach, of course). besides, Man U brings in a few first team players every season. Carlo will never be able to do a Ferguson at Milan, because of those reasons...
Posted by: dst Jan 9 2009, 09:08 PM
Friday 9 January, 2009
Milan-owned defender Massimo Oddo has indicated that he would be happy to stay at Bayern Munich after his loan period expires.
The Azzurri stopper has thrived in the Bundesliga after a tough season in Serie A and has regained a place in the national side.
Oddo is due to return to Milan at the end of the current campaign, but it seems that he would happy to stay at the Allianz Arena.
“My time here at Bayern has been a real experience for me, both as a player and a person,” Oddo told Die Roten's website.
“I'm really happy in Munich. We have a great team with lots of good players. There's great team spirit and we all get on really well.
“The Bundesliga is also entertaining. In Italy there are normally three or maybe four teams looking for the Scudetto, but here there are lots more and the League is more open and exciting.
“My loan deal ends in the summer, but I could easily imagine myself staying in Munich.
“However, I can't make the decision by myself - it's up to my club, the Coach and the management.”
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jan9g.html
Unless he made it clear he'd only stay as a first choice I think it was a mistake to loan him out. If Zambrotta gets injured we'll be screwed! Besides, the latter cannot always play, we'd have more options with Oddo in the squad.
I doubt he'll stay at Bayern, he will probably be called back. Unless we sign someone else that is.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jan 9 2009, 09:21 PM
Thing is, he's not satisfied with as a Zambrotta backup. That's why we've loaned him out in first place I think. That said, the thesis that he didn't want to spent time at Milan as bench player even after a horrific season in which he was one of the main protagonists speaks for itself. Why would he accept sit on the bench next season, after a medicre season at Bayern?
Posted by: Tennie Apr 30 2009, 08:13 PM
So, it seems that Massimo has been a busy boy.
Two Italian policeman from Liguria (that's the seaside area between pisa and genoa) somehow managed to obtain photos of Massimo and a young lady not his wife said to be doing, er, rather naughty things. They attempted to blackmail him for 30K euros. He turned them in - they're now under arrest. No word on how Mrs. Oddo is taking things.
Posted by: dst Apr 30 2009, 09:14 PM
I bet she's his drug dealer. 
...
Posted by: Habitant Apr 30 2009, 10:54 PM
Two Italian policeman from Liguria (that's the seaside area between pisa and genoa) somehow managed to obtain photos of Massimo and a young lady not his wife said to be doing, er, rather naughty things. They attempted to blackmail him for 30K euros. He turned them in - they're now under arrest. No word on how Mrs. Oddo is taking things.
and he refused from that pornstar?
Posted by: Rivaldo May 1 2009, 09:02 AM
Hope he'll stay far away from Milan.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 25 2009, 01:23 PM
Friday 22 May, 2009
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Massimo Oddo will be returning to Milan after Bayern Munich announced they would not be taking up their option.
The former Italian international was loaned out to the Bundesliga outfit last summer with the option to buy him outright at the end of the season.
However, this evening Bayern Coach Jupp Heynckes confirmed that the club would not be taking that opportunity.
Heynckes took over for the last few weeks of the campaign following Jurgen Klinsmann’s dismissal and the Coach next year will be Louis Van Gaal.
Oddo will return to Milan next month, but it remains to be seen whether they will keep hold of the player or loan him out again elsewhere.
Yes, he had a bad season with Bayern, but he will be a good chip for our summer transfer deals. At least better then Brocchi or Donati.
Posted by: Minami May 25 2009, 07:35 PM
Perhabs we will even let him stay here. We need some defenders, and he wasn't that bad at Milan....
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 25 2009, 08:05 PM
I don't think we will, he's ageing fast and now is the best time to ship him off to a respectable discount. But maybe the fact that he's a youth product could be a point.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Jun 7 2009, 10:14 PM
From transfermarketweb:
Former Italian international right-back Massimo Oddo has just returned to AC Milan after a loan period at Bayern Munich and told Italian radio station Radio Erre 2 : "The time I spent in Germany with Bayern was a positive experience for me. Now I am back in Italy and I will talk with AC Milan club officials about the near future. I think that there is a 50% chance for me to remain at AC Milan for next season".
Posted by: Bluesummers Jun 7 2009, 10:31 PM
spot on as always +1
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jun 7 2009, 10:32 PM
Well, he's a good RB backup. But we need a starter RB or LB. Then the fullback problems will be solved.
Posted by: Bluesummers Jun 7 2009, 10:50 PM
agreed. Were linked with Pasquale, hes not bad.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jun 7 2009, 11:11 PM
De Silvestre as well. Many options occur. We need Srna, period.
Posted by: Bluesummers Jun 8 2009, 05:10 AM
I agree, Srna should be one of our top priorities. Like zambrotta, can play both wings and can play in the midfield. Great player.
Posted by: Habitant Jun 8 2009, 05:04 PM
Posted by: Danny Aug 14 2009, 12:07 PM
The worst signing we've made other than Oliveira in the past 5 years.
Discuss
(I really can't stand him)
Posted by: Tennie Aug 14 2009, 12:29 PM
He's got a thread in the player section.
Posted by: Danny Aug 14 2009, 12:44 PM
My mistake. I'm new here
I can't believe we spent...was it £15M on him? A truly abysmal signing and my least favourite player for a very, very long time.
I don't even think he's good backup, I think he's damn awful.
Posted by: Tennie Aug 14 2009, 12:48 PM
He was quite good in the second half of 2007. After that? A big fins down from Fishdoll.
He was dreadful for Bayern last year when he did play, too.
Milannews is reporting (not sure where they got it from) that he'll only leave to go back to Lazio -- he's apparently refused offers from Stoke & Blackburn -- and that Milan is waiting on the results of De Silvestri's knee exam (he got hurt in the U21 game) before making a bid.
Posted by: Danny Aug 14 2009, 12:54 PM
I recall one half decent defensive display against Bayern at the Allianz, but little else.
'Fishdoll'?
Milannews is reporting (not sure where they got it from) that he'll only leave to go back to Lazio -- he's apparently refused offers from Stoke & Blackburn -- and that Milan is waiting on the results of De Silvestri's knee exam (he got hurt in the U21 game) before making a bid.
I don't blame him rejecting Stoke and Blackburn - as mince as he is, from 3 massive clubs in Lazio, Milan and Bayern to...Tony Pulis and Sam Allerdyce. Hm, I agree with him on that.
Posted by: Tennie Aug 14 2009, 12:59 PM
He also marked Cristiano Ronaldo out of Milan-MU (one of the club's better games in the last decade or so).
As for Fishdoll...well, Fishdoll is Fishdoll (see my avatar for image). He's got his own ideas about things and is not shy about sharing them from time to time. He also distributes cookies from time to time if amused. 
Posted by: Danny Aug 14 2009, 01:04 PM
tbf you could tell me he brought peace to the middle east, cured aids and banned McDonalds and I still wouldn't like him
This borders on the thin line between endearing/creative, and the sure sign of a diseased mind
Posted by: Darunia Aug 14 2009, 02:12 PM
I can't believe we spent...was it £15M on him? A truly abysmal signing and my least favourite player for a very, very long time.
I don't even think he's good backup, I think he's damn awful.
It was Foggia + money, not that much but a decent amount, and of course Foggia is worth more than him thesedays. He was decent in our CL run of 07, after that he hasn't attributed much to anything. These things happen with players over 30..
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jul 9 2010, 08:45 AM
Seems like he'll be staying here.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jul 9 2010, 08:49 AM
Oh well. I suppose he couldn't get worse could he? Besides someone needs to give Kaladze company.
Or maybe just maybe..Allegri would revolutionize our team and:
Oddo---Kaladze---Silva---Antonini...
will end up being the awesomest backline. So awesome that Nesta wouldn't find a place!
^^^^
Hee hee. that was funny!
Posted by: Zed.D Jul 9 2010, 09:21 AM
Or maybe just maybe..Allegri would revolutionize our team and:
Oddo---Kaladze---Silva---Antonini...
will end up being the awesomest backline. So awesome that Nesta wouldn't find a place!
^^^^
Hee hee.
that was funny!
Posted by: ForzaMaldini Jul 9 2010, 01:23 PM
Or maybe just maybe..Allegri would revolutionize our team and:
Oddo---Kaladze---Silva---Antonini...
will end up being the awesomest backline. So awesome that Nesta wouldn't find a place!
^^^^
Hee hee.
that was funny!I really wonder how you can see the joy out of this. This is a disaster. Incredibile! I've just had it with that fucking fat bald Galliani and hes associates. He signed for two more seasons with 1.5 million salary. **** this!
Posted by: X-Offender Jul 9 2010, 07:25 PM
I hear ya. I'm utterly appalled and disappointed.
Posted by: ForzaMaldini Jul 13 2010, 01:58 PM
Contract still isn't signed btw So there is still hope
Posted by: MizNelson Jul 13 2010, 09:35 PM
I'll go for the latter. We're pretty animalistic here; there's also Han's penguins and the Chicken Republican Army (Tennie can tell you about the latter).
Posted by: Fishdoll Jul 13 2010, 09:42 PM
(And a stuffed dog and a not-stuffed cat and a bunny. And the polar bear).
But we're quite normal, really.
Posted by: Dracoris Jul 14 2010, 02:42 AM
But we're quite normal, really.
About as normal as these people
Posted by: Fishdoll Jul 14 2010, 03:38 AM
Dracoris, you are a MEANIEHEAD!
Posted by: Dracoris Jul 14 2010, 02:50 PM
Posted by: Fishdoll Jul 14 2010, 03:06 PM
Posted by: Blackmaster Jul 14 2010, 07:25 PM
There are romours that he'll remain with Milan, and I think that it would be good because we need him for Champions League despite his age.
Posted by: MizNelson Jul 14 2010, 08:58 PM
Why would we need him for the Champions League? Isn't his incompetence in Serie A enough of a red flag?
Posted by: X-Offender Jul 14 2010, 11:35 PM
Say what?
Posted by: Dracoris Jul 15 2010, 01:09 AM
I'm all for Oddo staying on IF he resigns and receives a third string's salary. Realistically he's not a bad third stringer.
Posted by: X-Offender Jul 15 2010, 02:15 AM
Realistically, Oddo shouldn't be playing football.
Posted by: d'Arc.LP Jul 15 2010, 06:17 AM
Becouse he is too old or becouse he never knew anything about football ?
Posted by: Blackmaster Jul 15 2010, 08:51 AM
Well, we don't have substitute for him except of Abate who hasn't experience for Champions League, but Oddo has.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jul 15 2010, 09:19 AM
C'mmon, don't go that far.
Posted by: X-Offender Jul 15 2010, 02:13 PM
The latter.
Oddo is the most useless piece of player in the whole Serie A. I'd take everyone, I mean everyone, over him.
Posted by: Fishdoll Jul 15 2010, 02:22 PM
Nah. Oddo had at least two good games - the Milan leg of the 2007 CL semi against MU (he marked christine out of the game) and the subsequent Italy-Portugal friendly where he did the same.
Sadly though, he's done precious little since.
Posted by: KillerMax Jul 28 2012, 10:42 AM
Give him the axe mods!
Posted by: Ry4n Jun 11 2016, 01:13 AM
Congrats to Massimo Oddo he recently promoted minos Pescara back to Serie A! ....yes hes now a manager.
Posted by: han2503 Jun 11 2016, 12:40 PM
At least if we go after him next he's got decent experience
Watch out Brocchi...
Posted by: Ry4n Jun 11 2016, 09:59 PM
Watch out Brocchi...
haha god i hope not. Just highlighting a prior player lest we forget them all.
Posted by: X-Offender Jun 17 2016, 11:42 PM
I'm pretty sure Oddo's strategy when he takes over Milan will be to cross from the midfield.
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