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AC Milan - Milanfan.com _ Archive 08/09 _ Moscow Railway Tournament!
Posted by: Tennie Jul 30 2008, 01:53 PM
From July 31 through August 3, Milan are going to Moscow to play in a 4-way friendly - the Moscow Railway Tournament - with Lokomotiv Moscow, Chelsea and Sevilla.
Edited to show this year's teams, not last year's. Thanks, Misha!
Posted by: Tennie Jul 30 2008, 01:55 PM
Here are the call ups for the tournament:
MILANO - Questi i 21 rossoneri convocati dal tecnico Carlo Ancelotti per la trasferta di Mosca:
Dida 1, Kalac 16, Abbiati 12
Antonini 77, Bonera 25, Digao 31, Favalli 19, Jankulovski 18, Kaladze 4, Maldini 3, Oddo 2, Simic 17, Zambrotta 15
Ambrosini 23, Brocchi 32, Flamini 84, Gattuso 8, Pirlo 21
Kakà 22, Paloschi 43, Seedorf 10
Today's training has taken place.
The team worked on muscle strengthening exercises in warmup. Maldini, Emerson, and Dida trained with the group.
Some of the team (Simic, Maldini, favalli, Bonera, Jankulovski, Brocchi, Digao, Aubameyang, Antonini, Paloschi, Pirlo, Gattuso, Ambrosini, Zambrotta and Emerson) then worked on agility drills alternating with an obstacle course of sorts (this is my best translation, it still sounds funny).
Following this, Gattuso, Zambrotta and Simic worked with Mauro Tassotti: running the perimeter of the pitch and then working on sprints and stretching.
Jankulovski, Favalli, Bonera, Digao, Aubemeyang and Antonini did work on rhythm alternating with a series of sprints, under the watchful eyes of Filippo Galli.
Seedorf, Inzaghi, Kaladze and Flamini trained in the gym.
Dida took part in training and also worked on rapidity and elasticity (? that's how it translates) drills.
Tomorrow the team will have morning training and will then head to Moscow.
Posted by: misha Jul 30 2008, 02:03 PM
We played vs PSV, Real Madrid and Lokomotiv last year. This time it's vs Lokomotiv Moscow, Chelsea and Sevilla.
Our first game is on Friday August 1st vs. Sevilla.
Posted by: jefri91 Jul 30 2008, 02:16 PM
the uefa cup draw is also earlier that day
Posted by: acid911 Jul 30 2008, 03:06 PM
Yup, that means reflex exercises.
Improving the flexibility and swiftness.
Posted by: Tennie Jul 31 2008, 11:41 AM
Today's training has taken place.
After warmup, the players divided into small groups to work on performance testing. The NT players worked to complete the preparations that the rest of the team had already doen.
Gattuso, Simic, and Zambrotta worked on the central pitch: Gattuso did aerobic work while Simic and Zambrotta worked on resistance tests.
Pirlo and Ambrosini worked on the lower pitch, doing 100 meter drills and specific work.
Kaka, after doing the first part of training in the gym, did exercises on the upper pitch.
Paloschi did specific work in the gym.
Seedorf, Maldini and Emerson worked in the sand pit.
Digao, Kaladze, Favalli, Antonini, Gianola, Jankulovski, Usuji and Strasser worked on performance tests of 30 and 10 meters.
Abbiati and Kalac worked with goalkeeper coach Vecchi while Dida did specific work.
An hour or so after traning ended, the players boarded the team bus to go to Malpensa for the flight to Moscow.
Posted by: han2503 Jul 31 2008, 01:04 PM
At what time will the matches be?
Posted by: dst Jul 31 2008, 01:31 PM
Milan vs Sevilla is at 5PM (IT) and LM vs Chelsea is at 7:15PM (IT).
Posted by: rhy_A4 Jul 31 2008, 01:37 PM
Dubai Sports 1 For R7
Sport TV (TV Cabo)
Saudi Sports
ViaSat Sport 2
(C+Sport (D,F,N,S
(Sport Klub (Hungary
(Sport Klub (Romania
RTR Sport Planet
Sport 2 Ukr
YES Sport
Sport.ro (Romania)
Sport Klub (Croatia)
Posted by: han2503 Jul 31 2008, 02:04 PM
Thanks
Posted by: Tennie Jul 31 2008, 02:06 PM
The tournament has a website! http://railwayscup.com/index.html
That's the English version, with some info/background on the tournament. The Russian version has a lot more detail and will be running text commentary of the matches (in Russian).
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jul 31 2008, 02:10 PM
Thanx
What time is it anyways .. ??
Posted by: han2503 Jul 31 2008, 02:14 PM
What time is it anyways .. ??
5pm italian time Milan - Sevilla
btw, Chelsea TV will be broadcasting the match live also
Posted by: rhy_A4 Jul 31 2008, 02:14 PM
What time is it anyways .. ??
for where i am Dubai its 7pm
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jul 31 2008, 02:31 PM
Ty han .... and ryh .. Im sure there is a 1hr diff between Kuwait and the UAE, but not sure if its before or after 
Posted by: rhy_A4 Jul 31 2008, 03:23 PM
lol we either i think its gunna be -1 or 30 mins im not totaly sure but ure closer to Moscow then me
Posted by: vahid Jul 31 2008, 03:33 PM
I want to see Sheva against Milan
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jul 31 2008, 04:36 PM
So Im getting better reception ?
Posted by: rhy_A4 Jul 31 2008, 05:08 PM
i hope you like the commentary
Posted by: zdrossoneri Jul 31 2008, 06:32 PM
31/07/2008
MILANO - Il Milan scenderà in campo così domani a Mosca contro il Siviglia: Abbiati; Oddo, Bonera, Kaladze, Zambrotta; Gattuso, Pirlo, Ambrosini; Seedorf, Kakà; Paloschi.
Look who's in the goal. thank you, Carlo.
(Where the hell is Flamini
)
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jul 31 2008, 06:35 PM
)Muscle complications ... He didn't take part in the Trofio Tim as well
Posted by: rhy_A4 Jul 31 2008, 06:36 PM
Dam i was hoping to see him
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jul 31 2008, 06:39 PM
btw .. the game isn't today is it ?!
Posted by: gal_kenny Jul 31 2008, 06:42 PM
Guys is there any link i could use to watch this game please?
Posted by: rhy_A4 Jul 31 2008, 06:46 PM
la tomrow after the eclipse
Posted by: rhy_A4 Jul 31 2008, 06:48 PM
you should be able to get links here tomrow the day of the match
http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=15647&part=sports
if not there try here
http://www.asiaplatetv.com/
Posted by: armiss Jul 31 2008, 06:50 PM
i hope you like the commentary Ryan , is your arabic good ?
Posted by: gal_kenny Jul 31 2008, 06:51 PM
http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=15647&part=sports
if not there try here
http://www.asiaplatetv.com/
Thanks a lot rhy...
Posted by: Tennie Jul 31 2008, 07:02 PM
I might be really brave and try to follow the text commentary in Russian. I'll be at work, sadly.
Anyway, here's acmilan.com's english translation of what Carletto said at Malpensa just before the flight to Moscow:
ON THE MOSCOW TOURNAMENT
"Now we go to play these two games hoping to do well. They are important tests and we will certainly meet two strong teams."
ON THE NEXT LEAGUE
"I think the next league season will be much more balanced compared to last year because all the teams have done good things on the transfer market and the quality has definitely improved."
MARKET MOVES
"Paloschi is staying because he is the only striker we have available along with Kaká so he will play these two matches. The Uruguayans, meanwhile, will train with us. Cardacio is a national team player. Viudez, meanwhile, is an '89 player, he's a bit younger. They will train with us and then we will see in twenty days if he will train with the Primavera or if he'll stay with us."
ON THE GOALKEEPERS
"The competition? It has to help everyone, not only Seedorf. Also between the keepers, it's not necessary that it's the same one the whole year. There can be some drops in form, but I don't think the turn-over makes much sense, even though right now Abbiati is not advantaged over Kalac."
INJURIES SITUATION
"Borriello has a problem which he will solve quickly. So we have to wait for him. Sheva meanwhile will play his season at Chelsea. Nesta still has to rest. Maldini, meanwhile, is fine."
Nesta needs to get better fast!
And it would seem that the deal for the Uruguayan kids is for real.
Posted by: zdrossoneri Jul 31 2008, 07:21 PM
La means no in Arabic, right?
that's about the only Arabic word I know (along with na'am) What do you do in United Arab Emirates anyway? aren't you English?
Posted by: Tennie Jul 31 2008, 07:23 PM
The fish doll knows one Arabic word!
HABIBI.
Posted by: zdrossoneri Jul 31 2008, 07:30 PM
HABIBI.
It means my friend or something like that?
Posted by: rhy_A4 Jul 31 2008, 07:53 PM
that's about the only Arabic word I know (along with na'am) What do you do in United Arab Emirates anyway? aren't you English?
Im half English half Jordanian im a student im studying in England at the mo my dads a airline pilot for Emirates so im a expat out here on my holidays
Posted by: rhy_A4 Jul 31 2008, 07:57 PM
I can understand it but speaking it and articulating some words i find hard i love the arabic commentary its like Italian with all the drama
Posted by: zdrossoneri Jul 31 2008, 08:07 PM
That's nice.
I like how you type btw, no dots, no apostrophes, no nothing.
Posted by: armiss Jul 31 2008, 08:46 PM
So you are swimming the waves of arabic english words
Posted by: rhy_A4 Jul 31 2008, 08:58 PM
I like how you type btw, no dots, no apostrophes, no nothing. i like to live free without the complications of dots
.....nah tbh i just type to fast and forget the gramer
Posted by: acid911 Jul 31 2008, 09:13 PM
Um, dots are bad. Mmkay?
Posted by: jefri91 Jul 31 2008, 09:41 PM
I think arab commentators have a lung capacity of a whale.
They never shut their mouth, from kick off to the end of the game he'd talk about all kinds of whaky stuff, give players funny nicknames and mix up between players.
He once mistaken seedorf for gattuso .... now that takes skill
Posted by: rhy_A4 Jul 31 2008, 10:09 PM
They never shut their mouth, from kick off to the end of the game he'd talk about all kinds of whaky stuff, give players funny nicknames and mix up between players.
He once mistaken seedorf for gattuso .... now that takes skill
man thats what i love about it
I was watching a Juve game last season on Jazeera and when Del Piero had the ball he would say Shoof al Koora Shoof al Malac Juve Alessandro Del Piero which means in english ( Look at the ball look at the King/Prince of Juve Alessandro Del Piero)
Posted by: han2503 Jul 31 2008, 10:17 PM
(Where the hell is Flamini
)Like I expected Abbiati got the start after his performance against Inter, and if he maintains that level against Sevilla then he will start on Sunday also.
Posted by: MizNelson Jul 31 2008, 10:40 PM
Yeah. Right.
Posted by: dst Jul 31 2008, 11:13 PM
Dida is not ready. You should not blame Carletto, I'm sure Dida will get his chances and it's up to him to do well...
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jul 31 2008, 11:41 PM
I was watching a Juve game last season on Jazeera and when Del Piero had the ball he would say Shoof al Koora Shoof al Malac Juve Alessandro Del Piero which means in english ( Look at the ball look at the King/Prince of Juve Alessandro Del Piero)
There is ONLY one guy who comments like that; Yousif Seif
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOijSICsQxs&feature=related
Posted by: acid911 Jul 31 2008, 11:44 PM
Well, my good friends, this begs a trivial little question: When?
Because what I want is for him to get his chance, make it or break so we can move forward with this. He can always go back to Brazil and end his career there.
Posted by: MizNelson Aug 1 2008, 02:51 AM
Dida is not ready. You should not blame Carletto, I'm sure Dida will get his chances and it's up to him to do well...
I know; I'm just overly impatient to a fault.
Posted by: rhy_A4 Aug 1 2008, 10:25 AM
There is ONLY one guy who comments like that; Yousif Seif
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOijSICsQxs&feature=related
Posted by: rhy_A4 Aug 1 2008, 12:47 PM
Match starts in 3 hours and 10 minutes
Posted by: Tennie Aug 1 2008, 02:12 PM
Tidbits from the press conference in Moscow today (italian from acmilan.com, my translation):
Carlo Ancelotti
"Speriamo di vincere questo torneo, la filosofia del Milan è quella di dare sempre il massimo. Per quanto riguarda la situazione delgi infortunati, Inzaghi sarà recuperato entro quindici giorni. Per Nesta invece i tempi ancora non possono essere precisi.
[We hope to win this tournament, Milan's philosophy is to always do its best. As regards the injured players, Inzaghi will be recuperated in 15 days. For Nesta, his return time is uncertain.]
Riguardo alla situazione dei portieri il Mister ha specificato che: ''Dida sarà pronto per l'inizio del campionato. Intanto ci sono Kalac e Abbiati. I dubbi verranno sciolti presto".
[Regarding the keeper situation: 'Dida will be ready for the start of the championship. In the meantime, there are Kalac and Abbiati. The doubts will soon be resolved.]
Paolo Maldini
"A Mosca farò il mio esordio stagionale, sto bene e sono pronto. In questo torneo faremo del nostro meglio".
[My season debut will be in Moscow. I feel well and I am ready. We'll do our best in this tournament.]
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 03:11 PM
Carlo Ancelotti
"Speriamo di vincere questo torneo, la filosofia del Milan è quella di dare sempre il massimo. Per quanto riguarda la situazione delgi infortunati, Inzaghi sarà recuperato entro quindici giorni. Per Nesta invece i tempi ancora non possono essere precisi.
[We hope to win this tournament, Milan's philosophy is to always do its best. As regards the injured players, Inzaghi will be recuperated in 15 days. For Nesta, his return time is uncertain.]
Riguardo alla situazione dei portieri il Mister ha specificato che: ''Dida sarà pronto per l'inizio del campionato. Intanto ci sono Kalac e Abbiati. I dubbi verranno sciolti presto".
[Regarding the keeper situation: 'Dida will be ready for the start of the championship. In the meantime, there are Kalac and Abbiati. The doubts will soon be resolved.]
Paolo Maldini
"A Mosca farò il mio esordio stagionale, sto bene e sono pronto. In questo torneo faremo del nostro meglio".
[My season debut will be in Moscow. I feel well and I am ready. We'll do our best in this tournament.]
OMG OMG
Posted by: Il Capitano Aug 1 2008, 03:14 PM
This should be a good test for our boyz.
Doeas anyone know why Flamster didn't play in Tim trophy? I really wanted to see him play.
Posted by: Tennie Aug 1 2008, 03:16 PM
Yes, Il Capitano. Flamini took a slight knock in training (pulled muscle of some sort) and was rested. He did travel to Moscow with the team; I imagine he'll play at some point if he's healthy.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 03:16 PM
Doeas anyone know why Flamster didn't play in Tim trophy? I really wanted to see him play.
he is not playing today as well
Posted by: gal_kenny Aug 1 2008, 03:18 PM
I think he'll play at some point cuz he's in the squad who travelled to play...He's just not in the line up...
Posted by: zdrossoneri Aug 1 2008, 03:19 PM
Honestly, out of Kalac and Abbiati [Dida aside as he's not available] who's the better 'keeper based on latest performances? Abbiati. doesn't matter if he acted like a pig when he was in Juve. we don't have to have 11 Maldini's on the pitch. we need our best players out there. personally I can disregard his comments as long as he's performing in the goal.
Posted by: Il Capitano Aug 1 2008, 03:23 PM
I'll just have to wait a while longer to evaluate him.
I agree. Abbiati is a better keeper than Kalac and Dida is better than Abbiati.
Kalac Should third choice.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 03:54 PM
aaa forget it
Posted by: HasanHasanly Aug 1 2008, 03:57 PM
aaaand we'r on
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 03:58 PM
Guys .. there is a Match this Tuesday .. Bayern Munich vs Milan .... beckenbauer trophy ....
Posted by: arivanjj Aug 1 2008, 03:59 PM
http://www.justin.tv/widgets/jtv_live.r8448.swf?channel=anfoctv2
anyone got something better?
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 03:59 PM
MALDINI is playing !!!!!!!
Posted by: HasanHasanly Aug 1 2008, 03:59 PM
Abbiati Zamba and Maldini. Lets see how it goes
Posted by: HasanHasanly Aug 1 2008, 04:01 PM
The new jerseys look amazing
Posted by: m1ke Aug 1 2008, 04:03 PM
Argh, at work. Keep me updated guys! 
Posted by: aLbErTo Aug 1 2008, 04:05 PM
http://www.justin.tv/foxsports2008_1 it looks better here
Posted by: arivanjj Aug 1 2008, 04:06 PM
Kaka takes a shot but deflects off defender...
Posted by: Tennie Aug 1 2008, 04:07 PM
Flamini apparently warmed up but whatever muscle he pulled is still hurting (according to the italian text commentary I'm reading) and so he won't play today.
Posted by: arivanjj Aug 1 2008, 04:07 PM
thanks
Posted by: HasanHasanly Aug 1 2008, 04:08 PM
Wow, great play by Abbiati
Posted by: arivanjj Aug 1 2008, 04:08 PM
Abbiati goes down to save a firm shot outside the box..
Posted by: Tennie Aug 1 2008, 04:09 PM
Here are the full lineups:
MILAN: Abbiati; Oddo, Maldini, Kaladze, Zambrotta; Gattuso, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Seedorf; Kakà, Paloschi.
SIVIGLIA: Palop; Konko, Squillaci, Galves; S. Navarro, Jesus Navas, Romaric, Renato, Maresca; Luis Fabiano, Adriano.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 04:09 PM
he seems confident whihc is very importan for keepers
Posted by: HasanHasanly Aug 1 2008, 04:10 PM
Sevilla have the upper hand... aaand nice play by Maldini
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 04:10 PM
Looks like Sevilla want to prove a point after the SC loss
Posted by: arivanjj Aug 1 2008, 04:12 PM
Gattuso lol
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 04:14 PM
Watching the match on tv, Portuguese broadcaster Sport TV1.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 04:16 PM
Kala in the nick of time !
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 04:17 PM
Sevilla playing better until now.
Posted by: zdrossoneri Aug 1 2008, 04:17 PM
Of course. and I won't bother myself if they managed to beat us.
Posted by: Tennie Aug 1 2008, 04:19 PM
for those watching: how does the back 4 look?
Posted by: HasanHasanly Aug 1 2008, 04:20 PM
Zambrotta not that impressive :|
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 04:20 PM
i would say just ok nthing special
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 04:20 PM
Did you guys know that Kakha has a Financial firm and Touristic firm in Georgia and its neighboring countries ?!
As it seems he is a BIG shot business man.
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 04:22 PM
What are you expecting from him? Face it, he's nowhere near Alves, Ramos, and those top fullbacks nowadays. He's quality though, just not what he used to be.
That Navas guy should definately go to the gym.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 04:23 PM
As it seems he is a BIG shot business man.
he wants to be the president as well
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 04:23 PM
Did you see that .. Gennaro is a raging bull
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 04:24 PM
Yup ... You never know. Who ever though Weah would run for presidency
Posted by: HasanHasanly Aug 1 2008, 04:24 PM
abbiati wow
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 04:25 PM
gud save by abbaiti
Posted by: Tennie Aug 1 2008, 04:26 PM
Well, it sounds as if Abbiati at least is getting a good workout.
Posted by: rhy_A4 Aug 1 2008, 04:28 PM
This is fustrating pass back pass back go foward ffs
Posted by: HasanHasanly Aug 1 2008, 04:28 PM
hmm boring game by Milan
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 04:28 PM
Kakha Kaladze again .. His positioning is really evident today
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 04:28 PM
Sevilla keeps playing better football. We're just watching. Can't even make a shot.
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 04:30 PM
WTF Kaka'. Pass the ball damn.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 04:31 PM
WOW Seedorf ... Master of the ball 
Posted by: gal_kenny Aug 1 2008, 04:34 PM
We're not impressive today at all..I don't think we've had a shot
Posted by: zdrossoneri Aug 1 2008, 04:36 PM
I hate to say this, but this pre-season is reminding me of the last year's. hope things will be different with Pato, Dinho, Flamini and others.
Posted by: Tennie Aug 1 2008, 04:37 PM
(There ARE Italians on the team too, zd. some of them are even good footballers.)
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 04:37 PM
agreed
Posted by: acid911 Aug 1 2008, 04:39 PM
They fan support for Sevilla is wow! Every time they mount an attack the crowd goes wild.
Posted by: zdrossoneri Aug 1 2008, 04:40 PM
What?
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 04:40 PM
our midfield is still in their last year form
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 04:43 PM
Almost Seedorf. Good shot.
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 04:45 PM
HT 0-0
Boring as usual.
Posted by: Tennie Aug 1 2008, 04:46 PM
Sounds like Milan started to wake up a touch toward the end of the half. It also sounds like the team's still to get to real match fitness despite the TIM tourney earlier this week. Abbiati has had some good saves, judging by the text commentary. Lessee what happens in the second half.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 04:47 PM
milan has not been gud at all
Posted by: rhy_A4 Aug 1 2008, 04:48 PM
well we can take 5 minutes of that half we played good in the other 40 we were as Porty said we're just watching..step it up a gear or two
Posted by: misha Aug 1 2008, 04:53 PM
Sevilla winning the center field, we are allowing too many middle range shots and our attacking game is not existing at all as we are going forward with max 3 players most of the time. All in all a pretty boring game.
Posted by: acid911 Aug 1 2008, 04:58 PM
Back on.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 04:59 PM
flamini and ashley cole chatting
Posted by: gal_kenny Aug 1 2008, 04:59 PM
I hope we much better second half...
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 05:01 PM
Kaka' is not 100% ... In fact, he isn't even taking the chances; I guess he just wants to be safe, considering he just had surgery.
Paloschi is not exactly Pippo ...
The team as a whole has been average, because Milan's attack is not in it's best shape. Yet the DMs and defenders are doing a good job.
It's a chance for the team to gain match fitness ... I don't really expect much, but I think the second half ought to be better.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 05:01 PM
goffy and janku coming on
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 05:03 PM
Jankulovski in for Kaka'.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 05:03 PM
Janku in for Kaka' .... I hope he is ok
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 05:03 PM
kaladze lol
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 05:03 PM
Sevilla score
Posted by: Il Capitano Aug 1 2008, 05:03 PM
the player is buffering alot.
Posted by: misha Aug 1 2008, 05:03 PM
Own goal by Rino
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 05:04 PM
Gatuuso scores
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 05:04 PM
ohhh own goal rino
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 05:04 PM
FFS. Gattuso own-goal.
What the hell was he thinking?
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 05:06 PM
What the hell was he thinking?
probably get it out for a corner
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 05:09 PM
Flamini in please. Gattuso can't run, can't pass, can't do anything right. Just like last season.
Posted by: misha Aug 1 2008, 05:11 PM
It was a good header though
Posted by: Il Capitano Aug 1 2008, 05:11 PM
Ringhio is playing like shite.
Posted by: zdrossoneri Aug 1 2008, 05:12 PM
(Tennie, they're insulting the Italians.)
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 05:13 PM
abbaiti should be our main keeper for next season
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 05:15 PM
favilli-zambrotta sub
Posted by: misha Aug 1 2008, 05:17 PM
All of our attack are either away or missing, Nesta injured too and many other players still lack fitness so there's no need to be over dramatic
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 05:17 PM
ambro is the stiker now bcoz brocchi came on for paloschi i think that kaka was injured
Posted by: Habitant Aug 1 2008, 05:18 PM
lol brocchi tries overhead kick
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 05:18 PM
It reminds me last season.
No worries, A POSTE COSÌ.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 05:18 PM
OMG OMG OMG Broochi @@@
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 05:18 PM
OMG. Brocchi at the post. Almost damn.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 05:19 PM
ohhh brocchi almost hit the post
Posted by: Habitant Aug 1 2008, 05:20 PM
we still lack depth up front. two injuries to our CFs and ambro is now our striker....
palaoschi isnt ready to be in the first team, loan him out and grab a 3rd CF quick.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 05:26 PM
antonini came on for rino (had a terrible game)
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 05:27 PM
brocchi is over excited he needs to calm himself now
Posted by: Habitant Aug 1 2008, 05:28 PM
John terry at the game
Posted by: Habitant Aug 1 2008, 05:28 PM
ha i was just thinking that
Posted by: nuh Aug 1 2008, 05:29 PM
will milan play another match today ?
Posted by: Tennie Aug 1 2008, 05:29 PM
One more reason for me to be glad I'm not watching it.Sounds as if things are picking up at least a little, given the generally poor performance by the first team and the freako lineup that's in there now.
Posted by: Il Capitano Aug 1 2008, 05:29 PM
He is always over excited.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 05:30 PM
FUCKING AYYYY ABBIATTI !!!!!!!!
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 05:30 PM
2 good saves by Abbiati now.
Posted by: Habitant Aug 1 2008, 05:30 PM
any doubters over abbiati?
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 05:30 PM
Sunday.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 05:30 PM
abbati again uptill now in the pre season we have discovered a GK
Posted by: nuh Aug 1 2008, 05:32 PM
i dunno if its just me but digao looks gd from wht i saw
Posted by: misha Aug 1 2008, 05:36 PM
Brocchi sent off
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 05:36 PM
seee he was to excited now he is off
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 05:36 PM
Brocchi sent off. Another brainless piece of s... we have in our club.
Release him.
Posted by: acid911 Aug 1 2008, 05:36 PM
It's a friendly. He's bound to look good.
In bigger, more important matches his skills get exposed. Very easily, I might add.
Posted by: nuh Aug 1 2008, 05:37 PM
wtf brocchi
Posted by: Il Capitano Aug 1 2008, 05:37 PM
Why is he still in Milan?
I thought that we would finally get rid of this piece of......
Posted by: jefri91 Aug 1 2008, 05:38 PM
this is sad, shouldve went back to sleep
Posted by: acid911 Aug 1 2008, 05:38 PM
Release him.
Wishful thinking, Port.
Very wishful. He isn't going anywhere. Unfortunately. And Emerson too. I'd sell them both and get a younger, half decent mid. At least he can improve, while these two have peaked a long time ago. As long as Fester leads Milan, they'll both be here as long as they want.
Posted by: jefri91 Aug 1 2008, 05:39 PM
wats the formation right now? whos playing
Posted by: nuh Aug 1 2008, 05:39 PM
i hope we dont see him this season at all even though carleto loves him 
Posted by: acid911 Aug 1 2008, 05:39 PM
78 minutes. Still 0-1
Posted by: jefri91 Aug 1 2008, 05:40 PM
Look at them make all those changes even though they are whooping @ss
Posted by: acid911 Aug 1 2008, 05:41 PM
Absolutely toothless attack. Even with Pirlo in the team. Both him and Rino have been in slumber for far too long. Wake up, buddies!
Posted by: acid911 Aug 1 2008, 05:43 PM
Antolini is just meh.
Brocchi red cared. Two yellows! Way to go, buddy!
Posted by: zdrossoneri Aug 1 2008, 05:44 PM
This is sad...
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 05:46 PM
ahh almost
Posted by: misha Aug 1 2008, 05:47 PM
FT 0:1
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 05:47 PM
FT we lose
Posted by: jefri91 Aug 1 2008, 05:47 PM
atleast we scored
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 05:48 PM
FT 0-1. Boring match. Wasted 90 min of my life.
Posted by: acid911 Aug 1 2008, 05:49 PM
Sad? I think it's quite funny, actually. Sad was last year.
These bunch of hooligans have been down and out for so long, it' becoming hilarious. Fielding guys like Brocchi, Emerson, Kaladze, and out-of-form players such as Gattuso and Pirlo, what else can you expect? Carlo has been outclassed oh so many times. Full time entertainment, non-stop fun!
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 05:52 PM
we need to go back to the market and get a stiker we cant keep hanging with 3 stikers among which there is pippo who defintly will be injured again we need a stiker paylchenko rite now comes to my mind
Posted by: acid911 Aug 1 2008, 05:53 PM
Believe me, if the only way of getting another striker is for us to lose all three matches, then I won't be more happier losing them. All the matches. Without scoring, please.
We desperately need a hitman.
Posted by: rhy_A4 Aug 1 2008, 05:54 PM
R7 did you hear what the commentator said about another match thats going to be played somthing Bayern Munich and beckanbour i didnt catch it all any idea's
Posted by: nuh Aug 1 2008, 05:55 PM
at least pato and dinho had a gd game today
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 06:11 PM
On Tuesday ... I don't remember what time
Posted by: rhy_A4 Aug 1 2008, 06:17 PM
i think Milan is playing thats what caught my attention
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 06:25 PM
Yeah Milan is playing Bayern .. For the Beckenbauer trophy.
Posted by: Tennie Aug 1 2008, 06:35 PM
I think something was lost in translation, R7. Bayern aren't playing us for the Beckenbauer trophy, they're playing the cugini.
Posted by: vahid Aug 1 2008, 07:14 PM
The reporter of Dubai Sports is very very very very talkative!He is going to make me crazy!
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 1 2008, 07:35 PM
Erm ... well maybe .. But there was a clip-like thingy about the match, right before the Milan-Sevilla game started
And they did have clips of Milan and clips of Bayern .. Then a notice of "Tuesday Bayern Munich vs AC Milan"
So I am not really sure Tennie ... Cuz I havn't heard of that game before today .. Plz double check.
Posted by: Tennie Aug 1 2008, 07:36 PM
I did, R7.
There's nothing at all about it on the Milan website.
Bayern's site is offering ticket sales to the game with 'Inter-Mailand'.
EDIT: And there's an interview with the merda coach on Bayern's website.
Posted by: rhy_A4 Aug 1 2008, 07:40 PM
gunna check Dubai sports website!
Posted by: vahid Aug 1 2008, 07:46 PM
Gattuso Own Goal
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=c0m-uvyL63o
Posted by: rhy_A4 Aug 1 2008, 07:49 PM
so do we play Lokomotiv now
Posted by: m1ke Aug 1 2008, 08:05 PM
Hah! What a finish by Rino
Posted by: Portikins Aug 1 2008, 08:25 PM
Feck. We're playing Chelsea next Sunday.
Shevchenko missed the final penalty (it ended 1-1). LOL!
Posted by: acid911 Aug 1 2008, 08:31 PM
Shevchenko missed the final penalty (it ended 1-1). LOL!
Bring it on, I'd say.
Bring it on!
Posted by: vahid Aug 1 2008, 08:40 PM
I wish Gattuso Breaks Sheva's stalk 
Posted by: acid911 Aug 1 2008, 08:45 PM
Now, now, we don't want to be too hard on him, do we?
Let Ambrosini do it!Seriously though, I hope it turns out to be a great match. Even if it's just a friendly, two of the biggest clubs in the world is a sight to behold. Plus, what Sheva did was his own doing. We the fans or players can't be the judge. Whatever the reason was for his moving, let's leave that, and celebrate the good times we've had together. The seven or so good years!
To Sheva, and whatever great things he did playing for us. Hear, hear!I still want Ambrosini to land him a sweet little blow or two, though. He quite honestly deserves it.
Posted by: Tennie Aug 1 2008, 08:46 PM
(Chelsea is a big club?)
Posted by: acid911 Aug 1 2008, 08:56 PM
Um, okay.
It's not.I meant big, as in their current team and players, not prestigious. They've got a collection of world beaters, that's better than say clubs like Fiorentina and Napoli, and that's makes them big (in a funny sort of way).
But I understand where you're coming from. Having said that, Chelsea is in the top 10 club of the world any given Sunday:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richest_football_clubs
Posted by: kurtsimonw Aug 1 2008, 09:01 PM
Sounds like Abbiati was about our best player again. We named Kalac as starter too early..
Rino.. He just been on a downwards spiral the last 18 months.
Posted by: acid911 Aug 1 2008, 09:10 PM
12, please.
He hasn't been the same since our CL triumph. Before that he was half decent. It saddens me to say this that he has a good part in where we are now. His being out of form hurt us big time. I still yearn for at least the Gattuso we say in the last derby match (which we won). He was unstoppable then.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Aug 1 2008, 09:13 PM
Hopefully it means Ambro will get the well deserved, and earned, DM spot. It wouldn't be fair to him at all if he was back on the bench next season.
Posted by: acid911 Aug 1 2008, 09:15 PM
So be it. 
And Flamini too, gets his chances.
Posted by: han2503 Aug 1 2008, 09:20 PM
To tell you the truth I wasn't that impressed by Ambro, he did nothing useful when he was in the midfield, he was more impressive when playing as a left wing forward which should tell you something about how he played in midfied. Rino was better then he was last season, lets forget the own goal because it was a difficuilt decision for him to make in a split second and he chose the wrong one. But even though he was fouling a lot he won the ball a lot more then Ambro did
Other then that we were terrible in all areas except fot Abbiati who again played a great solid match and there was nothing he could do on that goal, got to say Rino headded it in like a pro cf
Posted by: zdrossoneri Aug 1 2008, 09:31 PM
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=c0m-uvyL63o
What a finish
Posted by: MizNelson Aug 1 2008, 09:41 PM
That probably won't amount to a hill of beans by the time the Serie A season starts.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 1 2008, 10:25 PM
oh i wanted to avoid chelsea
Posted by: Bluesummers Aug 2 2008, 12:27 AM
wow that was worldclass by gattuso. haha, who needs forewards when we got ringho.
Posted by: Mook Aug 2 2008, 03:55 AM
We definitely looked like a team who were in preseason. Very sloppy on the ball. Either we used it badly or lost it easily. Even though its preseason, not a great sign when chances are this will be the midfield for matchday 1. Defensively we looked rocky as usual, some unconvincing clearances and poor defending in the final third. I've pretty much accepted at times were going to look like that defensively, just hoping we manage to grind out and not concede when these times come. If Nesta doesn't play most of the games this season, we'll probably need 2-3 goals a game to get a win.
At least Abbiati showed another impressive performance. Surely Carlo would have to be reconsidering the #1 spot, even though Kalac probably earned first crack at the job from his performances last season. I actually had confidence that he wouldn't concede, unlike when the other two are in goals and any shot on target you feel could be a threat of being in the net. Then Rino decided to test him with a perfect diving header and beat him stone cold.
Going to be an interesting game against Chelsea. There pretty much full strength and we have one forward and Kaka' just slowly regaining his fitness. Anyway can't see us winning personally, just hoping Sheva doesn't score against us. If nothing else he's in the same form he was when he left us, with the missed penalty.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Aug 2 2008, 04:14 AM
If Sheva scores, I won't know whether to laugh or cry.
Posted by: Tennie Aug 2 2008, 04:19 AM
It'll be interesting to see what he'd do if he did score against Milan.
I remember Rui Costa's first game against Benfica, right after he'd been transferred to Fiorentina. He scored a lovely goal (I think it was from a Batistuta assist) and then just broke down - he couldn't bear scoring against Benfica.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Aug 2 2008, 04:26 AM
I still like Sehva.. but if he celebrates I'll be very disappointed. If he celebrates in a manner which suggests he regards Chelsea higher than Milan, like kissing the badge, thumping the badge, etc. I'll lose a whole tonne of respect.
Posted by: Habitant Aug 2 2008, 05:52 AM
^^ he wont, alot has changed since he kissed the badge after he scored against liverpool. i think the excitement of joining a new team, thinking they were going to win lots, working with abromovich, etc got to him.
i dont see the benefit of him doing something dumb like that, nothing to gain really.
Posted by: Habitant Aug 2 2008, 05:54 AM
I remember Rui Costa's first game against Benfica, right after he'd been transferred to Fiorentina. He scored a lovely goal (I think it was from a Batistuta assist) and then just broke down - he couldn't bear scoring against Benfica.
he was always classy in that manner.
i remember demolishing fiorentina a few years back like 6-0 and he felt like crap, i think was telling his teammates to ease off.
Posted by: MizNelson Aug 2 2008, 06:08 AM
With the way he's going, I can't see that happening. According to The Daily Express (UK), he's played a grand total of 29 minutes during Chelsea's run of preseason friendlies.
Posted by: han2503 Aug 2 2008, 08:46 AM
If that. He played only twice so far he got something like 10 - 15 minutes against Malaysia and what h eplayed yesterday.
To be honest I don't know what he would do if he scored a goal considering how long he's been waiting to get a serious chance and actually scoring. So you never know, he might get a bit over excited
Posted by: zdrossoneri Aug 2 2008, 09:33 AM
I think Sheva will celebrate but not in a way to piss our players or the fans off. I expect a light celebration IF (what a big if that is!) he manages to score.
Posted by: arivanjj Aug 2 2008, 01:03 PM
http://www.zshare.net/download/164075616c37c376/ btw...
Posted by: Tennie Aug 2 2008, 02:59 PM
MOSCA: MATTINATA LIBERA DEDICATA AI BAMBINI BISOGNOSI
02/08/2008
MOSCA - Andrea Pirlo, Massimo Oddo e Filippo Galli hanno trascorso la mattinata all'interno di una struttura della città russa dove hanno incontrato alcuni bambini orfani, posando con loro per le foto e firmando molti autografi. Nel frattempo anche Dario Simic, Marek Jankulovski e Daniele Tognaccini si sono dedicati ai bambini: per loro visita ai piccoli ricoverati in un ospedale oncologico di Mosca.
[MOSCOW: FREE MORNING DEDICATED TO CHILDREN IN NEED
Andrea Pirlo, Massimo Oddo and Filippo Galli spent the morning in an orphanage in Moscow, spending time with orphans, posing for photos and signing autographs. At the same time, Dario Simic, Marek Jankulovski and Daniele Tognaccini also spent time with children: they went to visit the young patients at a pediatric oncology (cancer) unit in a Moscow hospital.]
Posted by: Tennie Aug 2 2008, 03:35 PM
(from article on acmilan.com; my translation of the Italian)
Today's training has taken place.
Kakà, Oddo, Seedorf and Ambrosini stayed at the hotel, training in the gym.
The other players did warmups and some running and stretching. Then there were ball possession drills and a practice game that only lasted 15 minutes due to a violent thunderstorm that lasted nearly an hour.
After the training, Carletto had a press conference. Here's what he said.
"I haven't decided on the starting lineup for tomorrow's game, I need to evaluate the condition of some players and I'll do that tomorrow. Flamini will certainly play and Maldini will also play a half. The answers I'm expecting are more in the defensive sector because we've got too many absences in attack to really evaluate them. The defense has alread improved - they were better against Sevilla than in the Trofeo Tim.
"In attack we've got Kaka, Pato, Seedorf and Inzaghi. I'm curious to see what the Kaka-Pato-Ronaldinho trio will do. I think they could do well. We'll see whether Dinho and Pato return after the Olympics or go directly to Brazil for Brazil World Cup qualifications. It depends on how Brazil does - if they get to the final, it's silly to make them come back to Italy, otherwise they'll come to Milanello before the qualifiers.
"Ambrosini in the center of defense? It's an emergency hypothesis. We hope in any event to have Nesta back as soon as possible.
"Sheva? It'll be an occasion to greet him, we at Milan have never forgotten him. It's the first time we'll face him as an opponent.
Flamini also spoke at the press conference: "I'm very satisfied with my initial period at Milan. I'm trying to do my best. After the little problems I've had the last few days, I'm completely fit and I'm ready to play tomorrow. For me, it's an important game because as an ex-Arsenal player a game against Chelsea is like a derby."
Posted by: armiss Aug 2 2008, 05:20 PM
Also galliani had some words , He is very happy about 2 Uruguyans , in defense they are not going to buy even if they should use Ambrosini as a central and finally Sheva will stay in Chelsea !!
Posted by: gal_kenny Aug 2 2008, 05:24 PM
Today's training has taken place.
Kakà, Oddo, Seedorf and Ambrosini stayed at the hotel, training in the gym.
The other players did warmups and some running and stretching. Then there were ball possession drills and a practice game that only lasted 15 minutes due to a violent thunderstorm that lasted nearly an hour.
After the training, Carletto had a press conference. Here's what he said.
"I haven't decided on the starting lineup for tomorrow's game, I need to evaluate the condition of some players and I'll do that tomorrow. Flamini will certainly play and Maldini will also play a half. The answers I'm expecting are more in the defensive sector because we've got too many absences in attack to really evaluate them. The defense has alread improved - they were better against Sevilla than in the Trofeo Tim.
"In attack we've got Kaka, Pato, Seedorf and Inzaghi. I'm curious to see what the Kaka-Pato-Ronaldinho trio will do. I think they could do well. We'll see whether Dinho and Pato return after the Olympics or go directly to Brazil for Brazil World Cup qualifications. It depends on how Brazil does - if they get to the final, it's silly to make them come back to Italy, otherwise they'll come to Milanello before the qualifiers.
"Ambrosini in the center of defense? It's an emergency hypothesis. We hope in any event to have Nesta back as soon as possible.
"Sheva? It'll be an occasion to greet him, we at Milan have never forgotten him. It's the first time we'll face him as an opponent.
Flamini also spoke at the press conference: "I'm very satisfied with my initial period at Milan. I'm trying to do my best. After the little problems I've had the last few days, I'm completely fit and I'm ready to play tomorrow. For me, it's an important game because as an ex-Arsenal player a game against Chelsea is like a derby."
Why would Ronaldinho and Pato go directly to brazil for the World cup qualification? So will the world cup qualification would affect them playin in Milan?
Posted by: Tennie Aug 2 2008, 05:27 PM
The fish doll gives Armiss another cookie. 
He covered the high points of Galliani's press conference very well.
The only thing I'll add is that the 'Ambro as centerback' idea is Galliani's, not Ancelotti's.
Posted by: Tennie Aug 2 2008, 05:29 PM
There's a FIFA match day in early September, at which there will be World Cup qualifying games. What Galliani is saying is that if Brazil get to the finals, for example (August 23), it's a little silly to make them fly back to Italy for ten days and then turn around and fly to Brazil for a game on Sept. 6. (Note: the other internationals on the Milan squad will also be released to play World Cup qualifiers on this day if called up).
Posted by: gal_kenny Aug 2 2008, 05:38 PM
Oh Okay..Thanks a lot Tennie..I was getting a little bit confused..Appreciate it...
Posted by: armiss Aug 2 2008, 06:34 PM
+2
Posted by: Locke Lamora Aug 2 2008, 06:51 PM
Bah, think that's something? I'm at 9!
Posted by: acid911 Aug 2 2008, 07:25 PM
Muchas gracias!
Posted by: GrinReaper Aug 2 2008, 07:25 PM
Oh! You're supposed to collect them?
Cause I already ate mine. It was yum though
Posted by: acid911 Aug 2 2008, 07:32 PM
Too bad, I'd have counted them too, as I get quite a few. I once got a whole jar.
Pity my pet Polar bear has an unhealthy obsession with cookies. He's sort of that "Cookie Monster" guy from Sesame Street when it comes to cookies.
Posted by: Locke Lamora Aug 2 2008, 07:33 PM
Cause I already ate mine. It was yum though NO, DAMN YOU!!!
You should be ashamed of yourself, with those cookies I would have reached 10!!! 10!!! And you ate them you little...
As for you acid, a bounty is up for that cookie devouring blue glutton of yours, no longer will he munch through those brown little beauties that Tennie so gracefully bestow upon our race.
Posted by: acid911 Aug 2 2008, 07:36 PM
i remember demolishing fiorentina a few years back like 6-0 and he felt like crap, i think was telling his teammates to ease off.
That's class for you.
Posted by: acid911 Aug 2 2008, 07:37 PM
You should be ashamed of yourself, with those cookies I would have reached 10!!! 10!!! And you ate them you little...
Um, Locke gets a little emotional when it comes to cookies, as you can see.
Hehehe.
Posted by: Locke Lamora Aug 2 2008, 07:40 PM
Hehehe.Get this straight you nutter, I don't get F-ING EMOTIONAL ABOUT THIS!!! I'M PERFECTLY FINE!!! OK???
Jeez, you need to calm down...
Posted by: armiss Aug 2 2008, 07:48 PM
How can you count Tennie cookies ? for me even one of them is countless
Posted by: armiss Aug 2 2008, 07:51 PM
i have a no smiley news , it seems that Kaka is in trouble ! he will work differently for the continuation of an inflammatory left knee.
Posted by: Tennie Aug 2 2008, 08:34 PM
You guys are going to give the fish doll a big head for all this talk esteeming the cookies!
Kaka DID train separately in the hotel today (so did a couple of other guys).
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 2 2008, 09:16 PM
Kaka has been ruled out of Milan’s Russian Railways Cup match with Chelsea due to suspected tendonitis.
The club released an official statement this evening confirming he would be undergoing a specialist training schedule over the next few days due to “a persistent inflammation of the left knee.”
This is causing concern because that was the knee that required surgery at the end of last season.
He pulled up during Friday’s 1-0 defeat to Sevilla, also in Moscow for the Russian Railways Cup, and was substituted.
There are reports swirling around the Brazilian media that this latest setback is much more serious than at first thought.
O Globo claim it is tendonitis and Kaka must rest for at least two weeks in order to fully recover. The Milan statement does not deny that is the case, although it tries to paint it in less dramatic terms.
It would be a disastrous blow for the Rossoneri, who already have a major striker shortage at the moment.
Marco Borriello is out for two months, Pippo Inzaghi is sidelined with muscular problems, while Ronaldinho and Alexandre Pato are at the Olympics with Brazil.
This means the only fit striker at Carlo Ancelotti’s disposal is teenager Alberto Paloschi.
Milan face Chelsea in Moscow to decide third place in the Russian Railways Cup on Sunday at 11.00 UK time.
things are not looking gud with all these injuries to our non replacable players nesta and kaka hopefully they recover in time for the start of the season
Posted by: gal_kenny Aug 2 2008, 09:24 PM
Dang this is Disastrous..Kaka is injured...We desperately need to go back into the market to buy players..We really need help..I pray it doesn' happen, but wat if pato or ronaldinho get injured then we're so screwed..I hope this injuries are sending Galliani a message...We need a striker, a CB and AM...See if we didn't sell Abate he would have been of help...Pavlyuchenko preferrably would work...I don't know why milan can't buy him..Look at inter..Immediately their players were injured...they went back into the market to find a replacement..But Milan wouldn't do so..
Posted by: Tennie Aug 2 2008, 09:31 PM
There's no need to think this is the apocalypse guys. Kaka's knee is a little swollen - that's all we know. He's still coming back from surgery over the summer and isn't yet match fit. I don't think there's any reason to be too worried at this point on his status.
(A new striker would be nice right now though.)
Posted by: gal_kenny Aug 2 2008, 09:45 PM
Kaka's knee is a little swollen - that's all we know. He's still coming back from surgery over the summer and isn't yet match fit. I don't think there's any reason to be too worried at this point on his status.(A new striker would be nice right now though.)
That's cool..However, everybody always seem to be calm when ac milan players get injured...Its hard not to get injured in Serie A...However, I really don't think that our bench can make a difference compared to our first team....Look at Van de varrt...Would have been a very good signing...
Posted by: Tennie Aug 3 2008, 01:18 AM
You're forgetting that we've got a very good attacking midfielder that's just been purchased. Some Brazilian guy with bad teeth. This may meen that Seedorf isn't benched, but he's hardly a BAD player.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Aug 3 2008, 01:30 AM
Nah, seasons over. Roll on 2009/10.
Posted by: zdrossoneri Aug 3 2008, 06:49 AM
Thank god the season's not started yet. if Kaka and Nesta fully recover before the season kick-off, and our Olympic players return healthy, I don't think we'll have much trouble in starting off on the wright foot... hopefully.
Posted by: rhy_A4 Aug 3 2008, 10:25 AM
25 minutes to go until the match starts
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 10:46 AM
no linups on official website yet strange
Posted by: armiss Aug 3 2008, 10:47 AM
i want them a good and funny show and a good training match !
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 10:50 AM
MILAN: Kalac; Zambrotta, Bonera, Maldini, Jankulovski; Gattuso, Pirlo, Flamini; Seedorf; Ambrosini, Paloschi.
CHELSEA: Cech; Paulo Ferreira, Carvalho, Terry, A.Cole; Deco, Essien, Lampard; Malouda, Anelka, J.Cole.
we are playing 4-4-2 i think straight 4-4-2
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 10:51 AM
[quote name='CrazyMilanFan' date='Aug 3 2008, 10:50 AM' post='160775']
MILAN: Kalac; Zambrotta, Bonera, Maldini, Jankulovski; Gattuso, Pirlo, Flamini; Seedorf; Ambrosini, Paloschi.
CHELSEA: Cech; Paulo Ferreira, Carvalho, Terry, A.Cole; Deco, Essien, Lampard; Malouda, Anelka, J.Cole.
what formation would this be ??
Posted by: armiss Aug 3 2008, 10:59 AM
Ambrosini maybe in one of his roles , Striker
Posted by: MizNelson Aug 3 2008, 11:01 AM
Game starting right about now?
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 11:02 AM
and no link is working
Posted by: MizNelson Aug 3 2008, 11:05 AM
Egad, it's already 1-0 Chelsea. Lampard.
Posted by: Mook Aug 3 2008, 11:07 AM
Great start by Kalac.
Were going to get embarrassed in this match. FFS Ambro is in an advanced role.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 11:08 AM
wow
Posted by: MizNelson Aug 3 2008, 11:10 AM
Heck, it's past 3 in the morning and I have no idea why I'm still up.
Posted by: Il Capitano Aug 3 2008, 11:10 AM
8 min and we are down 2-0.
This is embarrassing.
Posted by: MizNelson Aug 3 2008, 11:10 AM
Now it's 2-0 Chelsea after an Anelka goal.
Jesus.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 11:13 AM
gud for me i am not watching
Posted by: armiss Aug 3 2008, 11:16 AM
Do we have our players on the ground ? what are they doing there ?
Posted by: Il Capitano Aug 3 2008, 11:18 AM
they are bending over for Chelski....
Posted by: Il Capitano Aug 3 2008, 11:21 AM
OMG KALAC OMG
He showing his true colors now!!!!
3-0
Posted by: rhy_A4 Aug 3 2008, 11:21 AM
Kalac plz get off the pitch and replace ure self with Abbiati PLZ
Posted by: MizNelson Aug 3 2008, 11:22 AM
Eh, what's a 3-0 embarrassment to Chelsea every now and then?
Posted by: armiss Aug 3 2008, 11:24 AM
Kalac was in mistakes ???!!!
Posted by: Il Capitano Aug 3 2008, 11:25 AM
Without Nesta our defence is ****. We really need a new CB.
Posted by: armiss Aug 3 2008, 11:25 AM
Maldini - Bonera is ... Bonera in central role is not good as Galliani said and then he want to send us in serie A with these players , all of them are in trouble , the onle one is Nesta , how can we make all the things with Nesta !!
Posted by: MizNelson Aug 3 2008, 11:26 AM
Almost 4-0.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 11:27 AM
while gallaini says ambro can play as CB carlo plays him as a stiker
Posted by: weeeow Aug 3 2008, 11:28 AM
wow we are sh!te!
Posted by: nuh Aug 3 2008, 11:28 AM
http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=16312&part=sports
for ppl who wanna watch
Posted by: MizNelson Aug 3 2008, 11:29 AM
for ppl who wanna watch
Who is that in your avatar?
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 11:29 AM
for ppl who wanna watch
nthing is working here which one are u using
Posted by: Tennie Aug 3 2008, 11:29 AM
Oy. I woke up early for...this? This is sad. Glad I'm not seeing it.
Posted by: armiss Aug 3 2008, 11:30 AM
Gallaini , i want to know why do you do your job always incomplete ? 2 more players will kill Milan ?
Posted by: misha Aug 3 2008, 11:33 AM
CHELSEA: Cech; Paulo Ferreira, Carvalho, Terry, A.Cole; Deco, Essien, Lampard; Malouda, Anelka, J.Cole.
we are playing 4-4-2 i think straight 4-4-2
These are wrong.
The line ups are:
MILAN: Kalac; Bonera, Maldini, Simic, Favalli; Zambrotta, Gattuso, Flamini, Jankulovski, Pirlo, Ambrosini.
CHELSEA: Cech; Ivanovic, Alex, Terry, A.Cole; Ballack, Mikel, Lampard; Wright-Phillips, Anelka, Malouda.
Posted by: Mook Aug 3 2008, 11:34 AM
Did you honestly expect anything else..
Our defence is a train wreck with or without Nesta. Nesta just makes it abit more stable. Chelsea's defence is superior to ours, like it or not. Kalac is just the icing on the cake tonight.
Kalac was completely at fault for the 3rd goal, pass back which he tried to belt clear and he had a fresh air shot and missed and Anelka tapped into an open net.
Posted by: rjpado Aug 3 2008, 11:34 AM
this works...
http://www.justin.tv/antileech
can i just say that kalac officially sucks.
and.. our striker for this game is ambrosini? wtf?
Posted by: armiss Aug 3 2008, 11:34 AM
so we have defenders more than any time
Posted by: armiss Aug 3 2008, 11:36 AM
Nesta do it as a leader , he cover many mistakes and wrong moves from others and this is the BIG difference
Posted by: MizNelson Aug 3 2008, 11:37 AM
Looks like Tennie went back to bed.
I would do likewise but this match is like a car accident you can't help but hang around to look at.
Posted by: arivanjj Aug 3 2008, 11:38 AM
Gattuso.... The New Kaka!
Posted by: misha Aug 3 2008, 11:39 AM
Too bad I'm seeing it. It's bad enough we are playing without even one forward but Chelsea also doing what ever they want in attack.
Right now I saw Rino playing as our target man and trying to out dribble two Chelsea defenders
Posted by: Tennie Aug 3 2008, 11:41 AM
Oh, no, I'm not back to bed. I just added a tot of brandy to my coffee to see if it makes the train wreck a little more palatable. The fish doll, however, is hiding under his blanket.
Posted by: MizNelson Aug 3 2008, 11:41 AM
Not an electric one, I hope.
Posted by: misha Aug 3 2008, 11:43 AM
Alcohol is a very good idea for this game
Posted by: Tennie Aug 3 2008, 11:44 AM
Haha. No, the woobie's blankie is red and black. He doesn't want to know what's going on with the game.
I'm a little curious, however. Is Kalac at fault for all 3 goals? Sounds like he was nutmegged (from what my sleepy brain can make of the Italian text) for the first one and that the third was definitely his fault.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 11:47 AM
HT 3-0
Posted by: MizNelson Aug 3 2008, 11:48 AM
I'm a little curious, however. Is Kalac at fault for all 3 goals? Sounds like he was nutmegged (from what my sleepy brain can make of the Italian text) for the first one and that the third was definitely his fault.
According to R&B, he had yet another poor clearance of the ball just now.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 11:49 AM
r we have been unable to win a game uptill now carlo should go to gallaini and ask for a CB and a stiker but off course he wont
Posted by: Tennie Aug 3 2008, 11:51 AM
Maybe he has, CMF. Decisions on transfers aren't the Carletto's to make, however. They're Galliani/Braida decisions.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 11:54 AM
yea but i dont think he ever makes a fuss abt that he should do like many other managers do i just read eto list to club where he wants to go we are in the list he should as the board to get him a stiker bcoz with 3 stikers out of whihc one is defintly to get injured again we need to get a stiker
Posted by: han2503 Aug 3 2008, 11:59 AM
Kalac is just terrible today I think this proves that his 1 month of glory was nothing but a hoax. He should go back to being 3rd choice, Carlo should not have played him to begin with. You've got a keeper who is performing really well, and what does he go and do? Choose Kalac over him 
Got to say the overall decision making on Carlo's part has been terrible. Ambro as a center formward, Zambro playing as a wing forward
Hopefully he switches to this
Zambro--Bonera--Simic--Janku
-----Rino---Flamini---Ambro----
---------Pirlo----Seedorf---------
-------------Paloschi-------------
Maybe we can pick some of our pride off the ground
And the guys on Chelsea TV are going on and on about how they are skimming Milan I know Carlo's options are limited but come on, worst tactics and formation he's probably ever put out
Posted by: rhy_A4 Aug 3 2008, 11:59 AM
they arent going to buy a striker when we have three strikers which arent injured but i do think we need a CB but who i meen its all well and good saying we need a CB but who can we get ?
Posted by: Mook Aug 3 2008, 12:01 PM
Its all about next season in my opinion, providing next season is about bolstering the defense. There was never going to be a quick fix when your not willing to spend big after doing nothing the previous few seasons.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 12:02 PM
thiago silva ,, ferreri, zapata,canini, there are many more names
Posted by: Tennie Aug 3 2008, 12:03 PM
Well, han, think of it this way: it's a pre-season friendly. Better that Kalac have his howler NOW when it doesn't count than, say, against Juve in the league. His screwing up now is going to clearly show without ANY doubt that Abbiati deserves to start.
EDIT: Another question for those of you watching: from what I can gather (trying to read Italian on no sleep is proving harder to my thought process than I'd imagined) from the text commentary, it would appear that Gattuso and Pirlo are at least trying to do something - is this accurate? Are they at least not sucking?
Also re defenders - I like Canini, Santacroce, Neves (if we can't get a good Italian).
Posted by: rhy_A4 Aug 3 2008, 12:04 PM
Ill fax Galliani after the match
no but seriously i would go with Hetinga
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 12:06 PM
no but seriously i would go with Hetinga
who has transferred to A.Madird this summer b4 the euros
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 12:07 PM
goffy came on and so did seedorf
Posted by: Tennie Aug 3 2008, 12:08 PM
Who for?
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 12:09 PM
and BTW sthere was a hyge chear for sheva when he was warming up
Posted by: MizNelson Aug 3 2008, 12:10 PM
Probably because we bombed out early and had nothing to play for.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 12:10 PM
Seedorf , Kaladze and Digao for Ambrosini, Maldini and Simic.
Posted by: MizNelson Aug 3 2008, 12:11 PM
Oh, no. 4-0.
Hat trick for Anelka, whom we were reportedly interested in at the end of the season.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 3 2008, 12:11 PM
4-0
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