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Posted by: redbabies Apr 13 2008, 10:29 AM

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AC Milan - Reggina

Serie A 2007/08 - Week 34

Sunday, April 20, 2008

San Siro

Time : 15:00 CET

Posted by: Fillipo Simone Apr 13 2008, 11:00 AM

Must-win match. "Easiest" fixture till season end.

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 13 2008, 12:03 PM

Reggina are struggling way more than us.. an easy win i would say

Posted by: dst Apr 13 2008, 01:12 PM

Nothing will do but a victory. sleep.gif

Posted by: rhy_A4 Apr 13 2008, 01:17 PM

2- 0 Kaka' , Pippo

Posted by: weeeow Apr 13 2008, 01:29 PM

lets not even think about not winning to put it easily...

Posted by: jefri91 Apr 13 2008, 05:58 PM

QUOTE (weeeow @ Apr 13 2008, 12:29 PM)
lets not even think about not winning to put it easily...
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As unoptimistic as I am about Milan recently, this is a definately a win.
We'll have our defenders back, Pa7o (hopefully), nd we are starting to play like MILAN again

Posted by: zdrossoneri Apr 13 2008, 06:06 PM

If we don't win this one...

I really hope Pato plays. I miss him! sad.gif

Posted by: whoarethepatriots Apr 13 2008, 06:22 PM

I am not too keen on this "home" match and we have several players suspeneded aswell (Bonera, Ambro and Gattuso)

Reggina played quite well today, so i am going to be pessimistic and say this will be a draw

Posted by: Tennie Apr 13 2008, 06:26 PM

QUOTE (jefri91 @ Apr 13 2008, 12:58 PM)
As unoptimistic as I am about Milan recently, this is a definately a win.
We'll have our defenders back, Pa7o (hopefully), nd we are starting to play like MILAN again
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ohmy.gif Jefri's predicting a win.

Therefore, the fish doll and I will do so as well. 96.gif

Posted by: Bluesummers Apr 13 2008, 06:29 PM

yeah we'll win.

Posted by: jefri91 Apr 13 2008, 06:41 PM

QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 13 2008, 05:26 PM)
ohmy.gif Jefri's predicting a win.

Therefore, the fish doll and I will do so as well.  96.gif
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Forza Milan !! devilsmiley.gif

Posted by: weeeow Apr 13 2008, 09:29 PM

which idiot said we'd lose?

FORZA MILAN!!!!!!!!! devil.gif

Posted by: Tennie Apr 14 2008, 04:26 PM

The team has a day off today, so no new training information.

Bonera and Ambro will sit this one out with suspensions. However, we do get Nesta and Kaladze back.

Here's the (very early) possible lineup from Gazzetta:

Kalac
Cafu Nesta Kaladze Maldini
Gattuso Pirlo Gourcuff
Kakà Seedorf
Inzaghi

I'd give Pirlo a day off, start Gourcuff, and play with 2 strikers:

Kalac
Cafu Nesta Kaladze Maldini
Gattuso Gourcuff Seedorf
Kaka
Pippo Paloschi (assuming Pato isn't fit)

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 14 2008, 04:38 PM

QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 14 2008, 03:26 PM)
However, we do get Nesta and Kaladze back.
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So we're basically back where we started! Nesta will help the defense, but Kaladze will make it worse. dry.gif

I'm not even going to predict a result for this one. We should beat Reginna, but they had a good result at the weekend.

Posted by: Dildil Apr 14 2008, 06:47 PM

We need to win and we will
win

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 14 2008, 07:19 PM

I said draw. Not really sure if the good or the bad Milan was gonna turn up, so I went somewhere in the middle!

Posted by: maldini03 Apr 14 2008, 07:27 PM

QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 14 2008, 07:26 AM)
The team has a day off today, so no new training information.

Bonera and Ambro will sit this one out with suspensions. However, we do get Nesta and Kaladze back.

Here's the (very early) possible lineup from Gazzetta:

Kalac 
Cafu Nesta Kaladze Maldini
Gattuso Pirlo Gourcuff
Kakà Seedorf
Inzaghi

I'd give Pirlo a day off, start Gourcuff, and play with 2 strikers:

Kalac
Cafu Nesta Kaladze Maldini
Gattuso Gourcuff Seedorf
Kaka
Pippo Paloschi (assuming Pato isn't fit)
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What happened to Pato he fell off the face of the earth??
It scares me that he is injured so frequently. sad.gif

Posted by: mishie Apr 14 2008, 08:58 PM

3-0.....Kaka 2 and Seedorf
a game we cannot even contemplate anything else than a win ans thats what i expect wink.gif

Forza Milan!!

Posted by: m1ke Apr 14 2008, 09:28 PM

QUOTE (maldini03 @ Apr 14 2008, 06:27 PM)
What happened to Pato he fell off the face of the earth??
It scares me that he is injured so frequently.  sad.gif
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Thigh strains are nasty man. He'll probably miss Reggina but he should be back for Livorno.

Posted by: sansiro1708 Apr 14 2008, 10:43 PM

i expect a win . and a favor from palermo. viola will loose or draw
100%

Posted by: zdrossoneri Apr 15 2008, 08:22 AM

QUOTE (maldini03 @ Apr 14 2008, 09:57 PM)
What happened to Pato he fell off the face of the earth??
It scares me that he is injured so frequently.  sad.gif
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He's the new Ronaldo after all... wink.gif unsure.gif

Posted by: jefri91 Apr 15 2008, 01:54 PM

dp

Posted by: Tennie Apr 15 2008, 01:55 PM

Somewhat encouraging news.

Though there was no team training yesterday, acmilan.com reports that Pato underwent a double training session and that Janku went through a good work session too.

Today's training is at 4pm Milan time.

Posted by: maldini03 Apr 15 2008, 03:04 PM

QUOTE (zdrossoneri @ Apr 14 2008, 11:22 PM)
He's the new Ronaldo after all...  wink.gif  unsure.gif
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Haha
ohmy.gif

Posted by: dst Apr 15 2008, 04:22 PM

QUOTE (zdrossoneri @ Apr 15 2008, 09:22 AM)
He's the new Ronaldo after all...  wink.gif  unsure.gif
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What you intend here is scary! sad.gif

... he does not remind me of Ronaldo at all though! biggrin.gif

Posted by: acid911 Apr 15 2008, 05:46 PM

Alrighty then, this is the end. Make or break game. A negative result (draw or loss) here, friends and neighbors, and UEFA Cup will be a very healthy reality. I'd go in with a 3-1 result - in our favor, of course. laugh.gif

And oh, Pato reminds me more of Pele than anyone else. There can be only one Ronaldo. king.gif

Posted by: zdrossoneri Apr 15 2008, 06:18 PM

QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 15 2008, 04:25 PM)
Somewhat encouraging news.

Though there was no team training yesterday, acmilan.com reports that Pato underwent a double training session and that Janku went through a good work session too.

Today's training is at 4pm Milan time.
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The most encouraging news I've heard in days! thanks.
People wouldn't believe if I told them how much I like the boy! of course not THAT kind of liking... I appreciate him footballing-wise. beside Kaka, he is the only one that encourages me to watch a Milan game nowadays. he's exciting!!

QUOTE (dst @ Apr 15 2008, 06:52 PM)
... he does not remind me of Ronaldo at all though! biggrin.gif
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Same here!! tongue.gif

QUOTE (acid911 @ Apr 15 2008, 08:16 PM)
And oh, Pato reminds me more of Pele than anyone else. There can be only one Ronaldo. king.gif
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Seriously I think he is a class of his own. he will become an all time great if you ask me.

Posted by: Fillipo Simone Apr 15 2008, 07:38 PM

Against Reggina I'd give Paloschi the starting chance and rest maybe Pato and ecen Inzaghi for Inter. On the other hand, if we approach to this match as a must-win and if we consider that there are chances we loose a 4th strait derby..maybe we shouldn't play around and start seriously..

Posted by: Tennie Apr 16 2008, 05:02 PM

Double training today.

In the morning session, there was a variety of work in small groups, e.g. sprints, Sand Pit Of Doom, woods, etc.

In the afternoon session, there was more tactical stuff, ball possession drills, and a practice game. No individual player was named in the description of the afternoon session so no guesses on anyone's state of health.

As noted in the Oddo thread, today is Oddo's first day back after knee surgery. He's stated that he doesn't think he'll be ready for Saturday's game but leaves it up to the coaches regarding his availability for next weekend's game (v. Livorno away).

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 16 2008, 06:09 PM

QUOTE (acid911 @ Apr 15 2008, 04:46 PM)
And oh, Pato reminds me more of Pele than anyone else. There can be only one Ronaldo. king.gif
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Come on, give Pato some credit! You might as well say Pato's as good at football as a rhino if you're gonna make comparisons like that!

I'm really not sure on this game, Milan are just too unpredictable. We'll just have to wait and see, but it's a must win.

Posted by: MizNelson Apr 16 2008, 06:48 PM

QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 16 2008, 08:02 AM)
Sand Pit Of Doom
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Heh. smile.gif

It should be quicksand. Anyone who has a bad game gets chucked in. smile.gif

Posted by: acid911 Apr 17 2008, 04:27 PM

QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Apr 16 2008, 10:09 PM)
Come on, give Pato some credit! You might as well say Pato's as good at football as a rhino if you're gonna make comparisons like that!
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You're right, but comparing someone to another player doesn't really undermine their capabilities, though the press loves to pin anyone as the new Pele, Maradonna, and whatnot. For Pato the comparisons are there: getting in the playing XI at such an early age, scoring on debut, etc. And all this without taking anything from the boy, and his individual talents. I'm fairly certain if everything goes well for him, he'll become an all-time great, and join the others in the footballing hall of fame. The signs are all there. cool.gif

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QUOTE(acid911)
Arrogance is playing Kalac when your No 1 is ready and available.

Gee, I've been quoted. I feel so, so flattered! sleepysmiley03.gif

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 17 2008, 04:31 PM

QUOTE (acid911 @ Apr 17 2008, 03:27 PM)
You're right, but comparing someone to another player doesn't really undermine their capabilities, though the press loves to pin anyone as the new Pele, Maradonna, and whatnot.
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Nothing wrong with comparing players. I just think Pato looks a great player, while I don't rate Pele at all. wink.gif

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 17 2008, 04:34 PM

@ Kurt .. I hope your not talking about this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--_W_oR-Cn0

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 17 2008, 04:56 PM

I stopped watching after Benfica, the defending in that was.. awful. If he played against top teams consistantly I'd agree he was great, but he didn't. It is fact that he never played in Europe, and my opinion that because of that he's not as great as everyone else thinks. And I've seen thousends of videos, my opinion isn't going to change.

I'm sure there are lots of very below average Serie A strikers that've scored goals past Inter, Milan and Sampdoria before anyways.

Posted by: acid911 Apr 17 2008, 05:06 PM

QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Apr 17 2008, 08:31 PM)
Nothing wrong with comparing players. I just think Pato looks a great player, while I don't rate Pele at all.
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To be honest, I'm not too mad about Pele either. For all the gajillions of goals he scored, he should have at least tried his skills in Europe. Serie A in particular (as it was the best league at that time). The Argentinian at least played quite a lot for Napoli, but then again I'm not mad about Maradonna either. wink.gif

That's not taking away the fact that they were good players, and for most even great. For me, I'd take Paolo over them day in and day out. king.gif

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 17 2008, 05:13 PM

If Pele wasn't Brazillian, you wouldn't hear so much about him. Just how often do you hear about Gerd Muller, and he scored ridiculous amounts of goals!

A good player? Yes, Pele was. Nothing more than that for me.

Posted by: Tennie Apr 17 2008, 06:12 PM

Good news from today's training! smile.gif

Pato followed the entire training with the group! 96.gif 96.gif 96.gif

Janku trained separately, however. So did Seedorf. Nobody else was mentioned by name. That said, the published photos of the session. The players whose health/status has been questionable (Oddo, Sergio, Cafu, Emerson, etc) were ALL in the pictures. No Czechs or Turtles, however.

Posted by: armisse Apr 17 2008, 07:07 PM

Tennie updates are really good ! thanx

Posted by: acid911 Apr 17 2008, 08:23 PM

QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 17 2008, 10:12 PM)
Janku trained separately, however. So did Seedorf. Nobody else was mentioned by name. That said, the published photos of the session. The players whose health/status has been questionable (Oddo, Sergio, Cafu, Emerson, etc) were ALL in the pictures. No Czechs or Turtles, however.
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And somebody said they had trouble with creative writing. Wonder who that was? unsure.gif huh.gif tongue.gif

Posted by: redbabies Apr 18 2008, 02:16 PM

Pato is said to be back and 100% fit.

He might even play in this match.

Posted by: morgoth Apr 18 2008, 03:36 PM

Don Paolo got injured and he could be out for the rest of the season, at least that's what I understood ohmy.gif cry.gif

http://www.sportmediaset.it/calcio/articoli/9965/milan+maldini+infortunio

Could someone confirm it, please?

Posted by: Tennie Apr 18 2008, 03:37 PM

Today's training from acmilan.com:

Il Capitano pulled a muscle (doesn't sound serious) yesterday and didn't train. sad.gif

Seedorf and Pippo trained in the gym. Janku did individual training.

The rest of the team went through a regular training session. In the practice game at the end of training, Oddo scored what acmilan.com describes as 'a lovely goal'. Maybe Elena Grimaldi DID help him recover biggrin.gif

Tomorrow, training, Carletto's press conference, and the call up list.

Posted by: Tennie Apr 18 2008, 03:40 PM

As regards the mediaset article, it's claiming that people are concerned about the muscle pull Maldini got at the end of yesterday's training. Nobody's sure of anything yet and tests will give an indication of the extent of the damage (if any). If the results show stuff like a muscle tear, then yeah...season's over for Il Capitano.

Posted by: morgoth Apr 18 2008, 03:43 PM

Thanks Teenie smile.gif

Posted by: acid911 Apr 18 2008, 03:57 PM

Let's hope it's nothing serious. We can't lose him for the remaining matches. sad.gif

Posted by: Tennie Apr 18 2008, 04:20 PM

Uhoh.

MILANELLO - L’A.C. Milan comunica che il calciatore Paolo Maldini è stato sottoposto oggi a esame strutturale che ha evidenziato una lesione ai flessori della coscia sinistra. Lunedì prossimo Maldini, che nel frattempo svolge un lavoro fisioterapico, si sottoporrà a un’ulteriore indagine per stabilire i tempi di recupero.

[AC Milan announces that Paolo Maldini was examined today. The examination showed a lesion to the flessor (?) muscle of his left thigh. Next Monday Maldini, who in the mean time will do physiotherapy, will be evaluated to determine recovery time.] cry.gif cry.gif cry.gif

Posted by: zdrossoneri Apr 18 2008, 04:24 PM

Sh1t...

Let's hope Janku makes a faster recovery...

Posted by: dst Apr 18 2008, 04:28 PM

God will be back! smile.gif

Posted by: acid911 Apr 18 2008, 04:32 PM

QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 18 2008, 08:20 PM)
[AC Milan announces that Paolo Maldini was examined today. The examination showed a lesion to the flessor (?) muscle of his left thigh. Next Monday Maldini, who in the mean time will do physiotherapy, will be evaluated to determine recovery time.]
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Oh, bugger. unsure.gif

Posted by: morgoth Apr 18 2008, 04:52 PM

ohmy.gif s*** now we'll have to play Kala or Fava as a left back sad.gif Let's hope we can stay at the 5th place!

Posted by: Tennie Apr 18 2008, 04:55 PM

Kaladze is actually...not terrible...as a LB.

Posted by: han2503 Apr 18 2008, 05:00 PM

QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 18 2008, 03:55 PM)
Kaladze is actually...not terrible...as a LB.
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He's better on the left then he is in the center? I actually used to like him when he was played solely as a LB ohmy.gif

But what is the biggest problem is that we don't have a defence left at least we get Nesta back for this one.

Posted by: han2503 Apr 18 2008, 05:10 PM

QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 18 2008, 03:55 PM)
Kaladze is actually...not terrible...as a LB.
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He's better on the left then he is in the center, I actually used to like him when he was played solely as a LB ohmy.gif

But what is the biggest problem is that we don't have a defence left at least we get Nesta back for this one.

Posted by: weeeow Apr 18 2008, 05:26 PM

We need Paolo... sad.gif

Posted by: dst Apr 18 2008, 05:40 PM

Kaladze is not bad at LB (he is not good either). So... Simic in the center?

Posted by: Besfort Apr 18 2008, 06:16 PM

Simic can play also as a RB and CB.
When Kaladze came to Milan, he was a typical Defensive Midfielder, then Ancelotti transfered him to Left Back, and now his favourite positions seems to be CB.
So he might take that place, with Nesta and Simic as a CB's and Cafu as a RB.
Favalli is in doubt for this match.

Ambrosini and Bonera are suspended which will probably give Gourcuff some playing time.
Pippo will start as a lone striker, with Gila and maybe Pato on the bench.


Btw, All time previous matches.

19.12.1999 Serie A Milan - Reggina 2:2
22.04.2000 Serie A Reggina - Milan 1:2
04.02.2001 Serie A Milan - Reggina 1:0
17.06.2001 Serie A Reggina - Milan 2:1
03.11.2002 Serie A Milan - Reggina 2:0
15.03.2003 Serie A Reggina - Milan 0:0
11.01.2004 Serie A Milan - Reggina 3:1
09.05.2004 Serie A Reggina - Milan 2:1
03.10.2004 Serie A Milan - Reggina 3:1
13.02.2005 Serie A Reggina - Milan 0:1
02.10.2005 Serie A Milan - Reggina 2:1
12.02.2006 Serie A Reggina - Milan 1:4
14.01.2007 Serie A Milan - Reggina 3:1
27.05.2007 Serie A Reggina - Milan 2:0
30.01.2008 Serie A Reggina - Milan 0:1

Posted by: dst Apr 18 2008, 08:04 PM

QUOTE (Besfort @ Apr 18 2008, 07:16 PM)
When Kaladze came to Milan, he was a typical Defensive Midfielder...
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I'm quite sure he was playing at CB in Dynamo Kyiv... mishale knows for certain.

Anyway... thanks for the match history.

Posted by: MizNelson Apr 18 2008, 08:13 PM

QUOTE (acid911 @ Apr 17 2008, 07:27 AM)
Gee, I've been quoted. I feel so, so flattered! sleepysmiley03.gif
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Did I put you to sleep? smile.gif

"Czechs and Turtles" - sounds like something you'd buy at 1-800 Flowers.

Posted by: Tennie Apr 18 2008, 09:16 PM

I just peeked at Gazzetta's probable lineup and they're putting Favalli in at LB. Not sure this will happen because Favster's uncle (I think it's an uncle) died yesterday. The uncle (?) was sporting director of Cremonese, a Serie C club.

Posted by: acid911 Apr 18 2008, 09:23 PM

QUOTE (MizNelson @ Apr 19 2008, 12:13 AM)
"Czechs and Turtles" - sounds like something you'd buy at 1-800 Flowers.
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Haha, yes. Tennie's up-to-the-minute reports are the best. I've also enjoyed the detailed postings/translations by Porty, though admittedly he doesn't post quite as often. Another reason why we need to get R10, huh? innocent.gif

Posted by: acid911 Apr 18 2008, 09:26 PM

QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 19 2008, 01:16 AM)
I just peeked at Gazzetta's probable lineup and they're putting Favalli in at LB. Not sure this will happen because Favster's uncle (I think it's an uncle) died yesterday. The uncle (?) was sporting director of Cremonese, a Serie C club.
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Aww, that's sad to hear. May he rest in peace. sad.gif Having said that, we do are running thin on preferable options at the back.

Posted by: whoarethepatriots Apr 18 2008, 11:06 PM

QUOTE (dst @ Apr 18 2008, 07:04 PM)
I'm quite sure he was playing at CB in Dynamo Kyiv... mishale knows for certain.

Anyway... thanks for the match history.
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Yeah for Kyiv he played CB and LB. When he came here Ancelotti experimented and put him DM and LM, but it didnt really work

Posted by: acid911 Apr 18 2008, 11:29 PM

Um, usually I'm pretty optimistic, but I really don't feel too good about our chances for the fourth place. We'll probably win this match, but every time I take a look at Port's signature I get a sinking feeling: -4 with 15 points to play. huh.gif

We're not four points ahead, mind you, and honestly shouldn't expect Fiorentina to drop more than 3 points in the remaining five matches, while we still have to face a club called Inter. Even if we manage the forth place, it will be more down to Fiorentina messing things up rather than us earning it. Last year Ronaldo played a very vital (and maybe underrated) part in our push for the fourth place. This year, it's completely different. How many points we've messed up in all the games this season? I can handily count 22 over the top of my head.

UEFA Cup sounds like a reality, with each passing day. sad.gif

Posted by: Bluesummers Apr 19 2008, 12:28 AM

QUOTE (acid911 @ Apr 18 2008, 04:29 PM)
Um, usually I'm pretty optimistic, but I really don't feel too good about our chances for the fourth place. We'll probably win this match, but every time I take a look at Port's signature I get a sinking feeling: -4 with 15 points to play. huh.gif

We're not four points ahead, mind you, and honestly shouldn't expect Fiorentina to drop more than 3 points in the remaining five matches, while we still have to face a club called Inter. Even if we manage the forth place, it will be more down to Fiorentina messing things up rather than us earning it. Last year Ronaldo played a very vital (and maybe underrated) part in our push for the fourth place. This year, it's completely different. How many points we've messed up in all the games this season? I can handily count 22 over the top of my head.

UEFA Cup sounds like a reality, with each passing day. sad.gif
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so does revolution. Maldinis injury will most likely end the cycle this season if we dont make it to champions leauge. at least it looks like kaka will be staying, cl or not smile.gif

Posted by: zdrossoneri Apr 19 2008, 07:44 AM

I'm not worried about Kaka... he's young and he knows within 12 months we'll be back in the CL. but Maldini... I'm afraid that home defeat against Arsenal was his last ever CL game cry.gif the same goes for Pippo and Cafu huh.gif

Posted by: Tennie Apr 19 2008, 02:00 PM

Highlights from Carletto's pre-match press conference:

* Oddo's available to play but isn't at the point where he can play the full 90 minutes (so will probably be a sub)
* Dida got hurt in training the day before Maldini did
* Seedorf is available
* Gattuso has said nothing to him about wanting to leave and Carletto believes Milan has no intention of selling him
* Carletto predicts 20 days out for Il Capitano
* He congratulates Billy on getting his coaching license and wishes him well
* Not talking about a total revolution of the team; Carletto thinks there are 7-8 core players to build around
* Carletto isn't necessarily averse to the return of Abbiati

Posted by: zdrossoneri Apr 19 2008, 02:06 PM

QUOTE
The attacker who Berlusconi was referring to? I know his name, surname and address.


rolleyes.gif

Posted by: redbabies Apr 19 2008, 04:04 PM

anyone knows the called up players??

Posted by: Tennie Apr 19 2008, 04:05 PM

Call ups not posted yet. Pirlo got a special medal in honor of his 300th appearance for Milan before training, though.

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 19 2008, 04:06 PM

QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 19 2008, 06:05 PM)
Call ups not posted yet. Pirlo got a special medal in honor of his 300th appearance for Milan before training, though.
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Sweet king.gif

btw, how old is Pirlo ?! 27 ??

Posted by: redbabies Apr 19 2008, 04:44 PM

QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Apr 19 2008, 05:06 PM)
Sweet king.gif

btw, how old is Pirlo ?! 27 ??
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will be 29 soon.

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 19 2008, 04:52 PM

Only 29? I thought he was a bit older than that. He seems to have been around for a while! Anyways, congrats to him. Hopefully he marks it with a trademark Pirlo free-kick!

Posted by: fahad Apr 19 2008, 05:11 PM

MILANELLO - Questi i convocati di Carlo Ancelotti per domani: Dida, Fiori, Kalac, Offredi, Cafu, Digao, Favalli, Kaladze, Nesta, Serginho, Simic, Brocchi, Emerson, Gattuso, Gourcuff, Kakà, Pirlo, Seedorf, Gilardino, Inzaghi, Pato, Paloschi.
Giocatori indisponibili: Jankulovski, Maldini, Ronaldo.
Giocatori squalificati: Ambrosini, Bonera.
Giocatori non convocati: Oddo

Posted by: Tennie Apr 19 2008, 05:11 PM

(from acmilan.com's italian page)
Call ups
I CONVOCATI ROSSONERI
19/04/2008
MILANELLO - Questi i convocati di Carlo Ancelotti per domani:
Dida, Fiori, Kalac Offredi
Cafu, Digao, Favalli, Kaladze, Nesta, Serginho, Simic
Brocchi, Emerson, Gattuso, Gourcuff, Kakà, Pirlo, Seedorf,
Gilardino, Inzaghi, Pato, Paloschi.

Giocatori indisponibili (injured players): Jankulovski, Maldini, Ronaldo.

Giocatori squalificati (suspended players): Ambrosini, Bonera.

Giocatori non convocati (not called up): Oddo.

This week Kaka is a midfielder. 96.gif

So....
Kalac
Cafu Nesta Kaladze Sergio
Gattuso Pirlo Seedorf
Kaka
Pippo Pato

How's that look?

Posted by: fahad Apr 19 2008, 05:14 PM

i think kaka should play up front he has been qute gud there we should start pippo as a loner and bring pato according to the situation...

Posted by: morgoth Apr 19 2008, 05:18 PM

Two strikers, it should be no doubt sleep.gif

Posted by: han2503 Apr 19 2008, 07:30 PM

Finally pato called up, hopefully we play with 2 strikers and Seedorf next to Pirlo and Rino behind Kaka, especially since Ambro is suspended

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 19 2008, 11:15 PM

Sergio to start instead of Favalli?

Posted by: Tennie Apr 19 2008, 11:26 PM

I'd start Sergio if he were fit, yep. Favster's uncle died on Thursday.

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 12:24 AM

rest in peace...


i think it's time we took some risks, i'd like to see Sergio start aswell.

Posted by: acid911 Apr 20 2008, 12:39 AM

QUOTE (arivanjj @ Apr 20 2008, 04:24 AM)
i think it's time we took some risks, i'd like to see Sergio start aswell.
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Hate to disagree with you on this, Ari, but the time to take risks has come and gone. We just have to win the next five games, grab the 15 points, and then hope for the best. All those missed points in matches over the year, has to account somewhere. As for the match, we'll win this one for sure.

If we don't, then that's probably not a bad result after all, in a wicked, weired sort of a way. wink.gif

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 01:56 AM

well that may be how you see it, but to me we're already out of CL and so it won't make a difference if we take those risks or not, our goal shouldn't have come down to these last 5 games anyways...

right now i honestly don't want to participate in CL next season, the bigger the damage now the bigger the slap is in our management's face.

Posted by: Darunia Apr 20 2008, 02:44 AM

Gazzetta's probable lineup:

Kalac
Cafu
Nesta
Kaladze
Favalli
Gattuso
Pirlo
Brocchi
Seedorf
Kaka
Inzaghi

I think Pato-Inzaghi will start though.

Posted by: acid911 Apr 20 2008, 03:32 AM

QUOTE (arivanjj @ Apr 20 2008, 05:56 AM)
well that may be how you see it, but to me we're already out of CL and so it won't make a difference if we take those risks or not, our goal shouldn't have come down to these last 5 games anyways...

right now i honestly don't want to participate in CL next season, the bigger the damage now the bigger the slap is in our management's face.
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Yeah, but the lure of seeing Paolo and Ronaldo participate together in next year's Champions League is too hard to resist. innocent.gif Even at this dying stage, Rome 2009 is calling. And if we somehow make it, with a bunch of decent signings, we could do well in Europe. But even I have to agree that, it'd come down to Fiorentina making mistakes and dropping points, as opposed to us doing something spectacular. It absolutely shouldn't have come down to the last five games - not for a club like Milan.

But I agree with the slap thingy! In fact, I'd loved to have finished 11-12, maybe even lower, so as we just had the league to concentrate on. Otherwise, I half believe we'd have someone in the management come up and say: "Hey, at least we're in the top 25% teams of Serie A!". unsure.gif huh.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 03:37 AM

QUOTE (acid911 @ Apr 20 2008, 12:32 PM)
Yeah, but the lure of seeing Paolo and Ronaldo participate together in next year's Champions League is too hard to resist. innocent.gif

sad.gif sleep.gif sleep.gif ... indeed

Posted by: acid911 Apr 20 2008, 04:28 AM

QUOTE (arivanjj @ Apr 20 2008, 07:37 AM)
sad.gif sleep.gif sleep.gif ... indeed
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Now that I think of it, it's amazing that the best defender and striker of their generation (and very possibly of all time), haven't played even one CL match together, despite being on the same team for a year-and-a-half. Quite, mind blowing, to be honest. unsure.gif

I was very excited the week before the first leg at Emirates, in the match when Ronaldo got injured. If only Carlo hadn't substituted Ronnie along with Inzaghi, our season could have been much, much better. With a much lethal attack a guaranteed victory against Arsenal, and I very much see us beating the current Chelsea lineup for a place in the semis. After that it's any body's chance - just three good games, and old big-ears is in the bag. Again. sleepysmiley03.gif

But oh well, dream on. You can't have everything in life, right?

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 04:54 AM

QUOTE (acid911 @ Apr 20 2008, 01:28 PM)
Now that I think of it, it's amazing that the best defender and striker of their generation (and very possibly of all time), haven't played even one CL match together, despite being on the same team for a year-and-a-half. Quite, mind blowing, to be honest. unsure.gif

I was very excited the week before the first leg at Emirates, in the match when Ronaldo got injured. If only Carlo hadn't substituted Ronnie along with Inzaghi, our season could have been much, much better. With a much lethal attack a guaranteed victory against Arsenal, and I very much see us beating the current Chelsea lineup for a place in the semis. After that it's any body's chance - just three good games, and old big-ears is in the bag. Again. sleepysmiley03.gif

But oh well, dream on. You can't have everything in life, right?
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sadly no.

Posted by: armisse Apr 20 2008, 07:10 AM

I lost my hopes , Fiorentina won last night , if we look at their matches they will have less difficulty than us .

Posted by: Fillipo Simone Apr 20 2008, 11:12 AM

QUOTE (armisse @ Apr 20 2008, 07:10 AM)
I lost my hopes , Fiorentina won last night , if we look at their matches they will have less difficulty than us .
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No point of loosing hope now. Still matches to play and wins to make.

Kalac and Favalli...why are they in? Dida should be back really,..

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 11:14 AM

^^ Dida picked up an injury in training Wednesday, Fillipo. I'm surprised he was called up.

Posted by: dst Apr 20 2008, 11:29 AM

QUOTE (acid911 @ Apr 20 2008, 06:28 AM)
Now that I think of it, it's amazing that the best defender and striker of their generation (and very possibly of all time), haven't played even one CL match together, despite being on the same team for a year-and-a-half. Quite, mind blowing, to be honest. unsure.gif
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How is God and Ronaldo of the same generation?

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 11:37 AM

^^^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_paNh6uMuc tongue.gif

Posted by: weeeow Apr 20 2008, 12:00 PM

I want Yoann to start... not Brocchinho

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 01:05 PM

QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Apr 20 2008, 01:12 PM)
No point of loosing hope now. Still matches to play and wins to make.
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Forza Milan devil.gif

1hr till kick off !

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 01:22 PM

Official Line-up:

Kalac;

Cafu, Nesta, Kaladze, Favalli;

Gattuso, Pirlo, Brocchi dry.gif;

Kakà, Seedorf;

Inzaghi.

Posted by: whoarethepatriots Apr 20 2008, 01:23 PM

Why Brocchi, but no Gourcuff? we have nothing to loose, might as well play him

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 01:37 PM

QUOTE (whoarethepatriots @ Apr 20 2008, 03:23 PM)
Why Brocchi, but no Gourcuff? we have nothing to loose, might as well play him
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I used to kind of get ticked off by that ... But well, as Don Ceseare said when asked about why Carlo plays two DMs and why he subs a DM for a DM during a game ... He said that this is pure Capello/Lippi style ... Their philosophy is that a DM brings the ball back faster and start an attack, and when caught in a counter attack a DM can break it up, steal the ball and push for attack ...


I used to question just like you .. why ? why does Carlo insist on this type of line up, but in the end of the day (set aside this one poor season) he is a master tactician and I am very confident that he is not playing Broochi just for the hell of it. I'm sure he opts for him, cuz he adds further balance to the line up.


About Gourcuff ... Personally speaking, he hasn't lived up to expectations. His physic is good, technically he is good, but he doesn't add any spice to the game.

Posted by: fresh_prince7 Apr 20 2008, 01:41 PM

Is pato on the bench?

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 01:44 PM

yep smile.gif

Digao
Fiori
Dario Simic
Serginho
Gourcuff
Pato
Gilardino

Posted by: fresh_prince7 Apr 20 2008, 01:46 PM

Hopefully gets some minutes.

Forza Milan.

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 01:49 PM

QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Apr 20 2008, 12:37 PM)
I used to kind of get ticked off by that ... But well, as Don Ceseare said when asked about why Carlo plays two DMs and why he subs a DM for a DM during a game ... He said that this is pure Capello/Lippi style ... Their philosophy is that a DM brings the ball back faster and start an attack, and when caught in a counter attack a DM can break it up, steal the ball and push for attack ...
I used to question just like you .. why ? why does Carlo insist on this type of line up, but in the end of the day (set aside this one poor season) he is a master tactician and I am very confident that he is not playing Broochi just for the hell of it. I'm sure he opts for him, cuz he adds further balance to the line up.
About Gourcuff ... Personally speaking, he hasn't lived up to expectations. His physic is good, technically he is good, but he doesn't add any spice to the game.
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I agree with the theory, but the fact that our defensive mids are really off form right now needs to be put into consideration. The fact that in some games they were losing the ball more then actually winning it also need to be put into consideration.

And if this is what Carlo intends to do then I would play Emerson instead of Brocchi, he's much better at actually winning the ball and moving it quickly, he's got much more technique then either Ambro or Brocchi. All Brocchi does is run around like a headless chicken

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 01:55 PM

QUOTE (han2503 @ Apr 20 2008, 03:49 PM)
I agree with the theory, but the fact that our defensive mids are really off form right now needs to be put into consideration. The fact that in some games they were losing the ball more then actually winning it also need to be put into consideration.

And if this is what Carlo intends to do then I would play Emerson instead of Brocchi, he's much better at actually winning the ball and moving it quickly, he's got much more technique then either Ambro or Brocchi. All Brocchi does is run around like a headless chicken
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Well han, I think that is down to the players biggrin.gif ... The coach asks them to do something, if they are not at 100% concentration/fitness/etc and their opposition are at 100%, then some things might go wrong ...

I prefer Emerson too, but from what I have seen Broochi can help out more in the offensive department too (taking into consideration what he did @ Fiorentina).

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 01:59 PM

NESTA ! devilsmiley.gif devilsmiley.gif devilsmiley.gif devilsmiley.gif

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 02:00 PM

QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Apr 20 2008, 12:55 PM)
Well han, I think that is down to the players biggrin.gif ... The coach asks them to do something, if they are not at 100% concentration/fitness/etc and their opposition are at 100%, then some things might go wrong ...

I prefer Emerson too, but from what I have seen Broochi can help out more in the offensive department too (taking into consideration what he did @ Fiorentina).
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Agreed but the coach should know what condition his players are in and if he sees that they are not up to standards for them to play in the position he is going to give them then he should adapt another system.

Lastseason it worked so well because both Ambro and Rino were in great form during this time of the season thus freeing Pirlo to only do what he is supposed to do, this season them being in the form their in has not only lead to the formation not working but also to Pirlo being put under so much strain that at times he's seemed like he might keel over if he ran a few more steps in a game

Brocchi was an attacking mid in his days at inter, but I personally don't see it on him at all. Emerson has that Brazilian quality to him that even though he is a defensive mid, he knows how to win the ball quickly and makes quick decisions of either moving the ball forward himself or distributing it quickly.

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 02:01 PM

Wow Broochi ... On the side netting

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 02:05 PM

Not a bad shot from Brocchi.

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 02:05 PM

QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Apr 20 2008, 01:01 PM)
Wow Broochi  ... On the side netting
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He's trying to shut my mouth tongue.gif biggrin.gif

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 02:06 PM

^^ biggrin.gif

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 02:07 PM

So easy !!! First touch for Kaka' = penalty against him biggrin.gif

Posted by: fahad Apr 20 2008, 02:07 PM

comon now score

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 02:07 PM

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

Posted by: fahad Apr 20 2008, 02:07 PM

yes 1-0

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 02:08 PM

PENNNNNNNALTYYYYYYY!!!

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 02:08 PM

GOOOOOOAAALLLL

An early goal will do us some good

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 02:08 PM

The tifosi are in good voice today! smile.gif

FORZA KAKA! 96.gif 96.gif 96.gif

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 02:09 PM

Beauty

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 02:11 PM

WOW ... Kaka' !!! From the edge of the area lobbed the ball in, it almost went past the keeper !

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 02:11 PM

Kaka chipped to Pippo ... Pippo almost !!!

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 02:12 PM

Kaka finally looks like he's regained top form

Posted by: jefri91 Apr 20 2008, 02:13 PM

finally starting to hear the fans ;D

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 02:14 PM

you call that a cross Kala? dry.gif

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 02:15 PM

QUOTE (han2503 @ Apr 20 2008, 04:12 PM)
Kaka finally looks like he's regained top form
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Yup .. that knee injury had really affected his performance. Milan really missed him !

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 02:15 PM

http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1944034

Kaka penalty.

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 02:16 PM

I see the 3 points coming at us a mile away biggrin.gif


Forza Ragazzi devil.gif

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 02:19 PM

NESTA ! king.gif king.gif



And Gattuso ! off form blink.gif ... They dont know what they're talking about devilsmiley.gif

Posted by: Minami Apr 20 2008, 02:25 PM

QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 20 2008, 01:15 PM)
http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1944034

Kaka penalty.
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Thanks king.gif

Really great goal smile.gif

FORZA MILAN !!!

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 02:27 PM

I hope we get to see Pato for atleast 30 minutes today

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 02:32 PM

Other scores of note:

Atalanta 0 - 2 Zebra (goals Legrottaglie and Del Piero)
Samp 1 - 0 Udinese (goal Cassano)
Cagliari 1 - 0 Empoli (goal Acquafresca)
Parma 1 - 0 Napoli (goal Budan)
Siena 0 - 1 Genoa (goal Konko)

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 02:32 PM

Penalty !!! laugh.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 02:33 PM

GOOOOOOOOOOOOL

Posted by: Portikins Apr 20 2008, 02:33 PM

KAKAAAAAAA 2-0!!!!

Posted by: Minami Apr 20 2008, 02:34 PM

Grande Ricky king.gif king.gif king.gif

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 02:34 PM

QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 20 2008, 01:32 PM)
Other scores of note:

Atalanta 0 - 2 Zebra (goals Legrottaglie and Del Piero)
Samp 1 - 0 Udinese (goal Cassano)
Cagliari 1 - 0 Empoli (goal Acquafresca)
Parma 1 - 0 Napoli (goal Budan)
Siena 0 - 1 Genoa (goal Konko)
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We want to the Samp and Udine game to end in a draw, because at this point we better watch out not to slip past 7th before we think about CL

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 02:34 PM

Wow. That makes 2. Forza Kaka! 96.gif 96.gif 96.gif

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 02:35 PM

biggrin.gif

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 02:35 PM

Kaka really putting into practice his penalty kick taking in this one

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 02:35 PM

Galliani laugh.gif

Posted by: armisse Apr 20 2008, 02:36 PM

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Posted by: Minami Apr 20 2008, 02:37 PM

QUOTE (arivanjj @ Apr 20 2008, 01:35 PM)
Galliani laugh.gif
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What's with him?? huh.gif

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 02:37 PM

Excellent game so far - Ricky running the show devil.gif

My only concern is our defence which looks shocking.

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 02:39 PM

Brilliant link up between Ricky and Clarence cool.gif

Why is Brocchi playing so far forward though?

2-1!!!!!!!!!! 5hit!

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 02:40 PM

WOW whata goal by Baretto !!!

Posted by: Portikins Apr 20 2008, 02:41 PM

We always conceede. It's unbelievable.

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 02:41 PM

http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1944109

Kaka penalty #2.

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 02:41 PM

They are looking very confident after their goal - here we go again!

yellow for cafu?????? WTF?

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 02:42 PM

QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Apr 20 2008, 04:41 PM)
They are looking very confident after their goal - here we go again!

yellow for cafu?????? WTF?
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Hand ball, the ball was going past him, he pushed it to his feet

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 02:43 PM

We better not crumble after that, we have no reason to, we have played well so far they should keep their heads up and look for the 3rd to kill this one off

Posted by: fahad Apr 20 2008, 02:44 PM

we have to stay strong and not go for defence

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 02:44 PM

WOW Seedorf with a rocket of a shot, just wide !!

Posted by: Portikins Apr 20 2008, 02:45 PM

Almost Pirlo. Good save.

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 02:45 PM

A beauty from Pirlo, just wide too

Posted by: jefri91 Apr 20 2008, 02:46 PM

seedorf and pirlo biggrin.gif

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 02:46 PM

wow haven't seen that from Seedorf all season.

Posted by: jefri91 Apr 20 2008, 02:46 PM

seedorf pirlo and cafu!!

Posted by: Minami Apr 20 2008, 02:46 PM

2-0 to Samp....doesn't look too good for a draw sad.gif sad.gif

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 02:47 PM

OMG !!! How could the ref miss that !!! The defender went directly to Andrea's leg and not the ball !! mad.gif

Posted by: Fillipo Simone Apr 20 2008, 02:52 PM

Anyone got a link to a live stream transmission? I would like to see the second half,..

Posted by: Nova Apr 20 2008, 02:53 PM

QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Apr 20 2008, 02:47 PM)
OMG !!! How could the ref miss that !!! The defender went directly to Andrea's leg  and not the ball !! mad.gif
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Exactly what i was thinking ... dry.gif

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 02:53 PM

QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Apr 20 2008, 01:52 PM)
Anyone got a link to a live stream transmission? I would like to see the second half,..
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Do you have TVU player? FSC is shoing it

Posted by: dst Apr 20 2008, 02:53 PM

Very good in attack but as usually this season, shaky in defense...

Ricky is on fire!

QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Apr 20 2008, 04:37 PM)
My only concern is our defence which looks shocking.
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That's what I was thinking... we did not make a single good clearance and in the end we paid for it... it was a beautiful goal though!

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 02:54 PM

http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1944133

Baretto goal. It really was a nice strike.

Nice moment toward the end of the half: the ref was going to give a goal kick after Pirlo's shot but Reggina keeper Campagnolo admitted that he'd gotten a touch on the ball and so the ref gave a corner to Milan. Applause from the tifosi for the good sportsmanship.

Posted by: jefri91 Apr 20 2008, 02:54 PM

we cant really complain, we got 2 penalties in 1 half of the game.
its time to score a normal goal and show these b!tches who the boss around here

Posted by: dst Apr 20 2008, 02:56 PM

QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 20 2008, 04:54 PM)
Nice moment toward the end of the half: the ref was going to give a goal kick after Pirlo's shot but Reggina keeper Campagnolo admitted that he'd gotten a touch on the ball and so the ref gave a corner to Milan. Applause from the tifosi for the good sportsmanship.
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Yeah, that was nice! smile.gif

Posted by: Devillito Apr 20 2008, 02:56 PM

Pirlo only played half of his usual-self but what an impact he's been making biggrin.gif

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 03:01 PM

In general, I think the team has looked pretty good. Passing is crisp, movement is good. There were a couple of shaky moments in the defense but nothing shockingly poor - and no Kaladzities. I don't think we can really blame anyone for Baretto's goal. That one was a wonder strike.

btw, shot of the pitch at halftime. I think Pato was among the Milan players warming up.

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 03:01 PM

Very good first half ... Nothing could have been done to stop the one conceded.

Our defense was not at it's best, but the midfield is doing pretty well to shake up those counter attacks.


Reggina are playing a 3-4-1-2 formation. I think Carlo (overall) got the better of his counterpart in this half. But there is still another 45 mins to go.


Forza Milan !

Posted by: fresh_prince7 Apr 20 2008, 03:01 PM

At times we haven't been decisive enough by holding onto the ball too long on the break.

Ricky looks back to his magnificent best, hopefully he can score a cracker in the 2nd half. Scored some nice goals lately, don't want him getting back into the habit of just penalties.

Forza Milan! Bring on Pato! devil.gif

Posted by: morgoth Apr 20 2008, 03:03 PM

QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Apr 20 2008, 02:52 PM)
Anyone got a link to a live stream transmission? I would like to see the second half,..
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http://mms://infrontsp-DE-06-S02.wm.llnwd.net/infrontsp_DE_05_S02?MSWMExt=.asf

Pretty decent game so far, Reggina are not god enough and we should won this one, they're letting our midfield to play and that's why it's kind of an easy game so far, plus no pressure at all on the ball holding player ... good for us smile.gif
By the way, have you guys noticed that Seedorf is playing very close to the defence today, he's even trying to defend at times huh.gif must Favalli's presence tongue.gif laugh.gif

Forza Milan.

Posted by: jefri91 Apr 20 2008, 03:03 PM

i would love for a kaka hat trick biggrin.gif
would be his 2nd hat trick in italy yes?

Posted by: Fillipo Simone Apr 20 2008, 03:03 PM

QUOTE (han2503 @ Apr 20 2008, 02:53 PM)
Do you have TVU player? FSC is shoing it
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Nope,..

Posted by: Fillipo Simone Apr 20 2008, 03:04 PM

QUOTE (morgoth @ Apr 20 2008, 03:03 PM)
http://mms://infrontsp-DE-06-S02.wm.llnwd.net/infrontsp_DE_05_S02?MSWMExt=.asf

Pretty decent game so far, Reggina are not god enough and we should won this one, they're letting our midfield to play and that's why it's kind of an easy game so far, plus no pressure at all on the ball holding player ... good for us smile.gif
By the way, have you guys noticed that Seedorf is playing very close to the defence today, he's even trying to defend at times huh.gif must Favalli's presence  tongue.gif  laugh.gif

Forza Milan.
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Oh, thanks... 96.gif

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 03:05 PM

OMG Baretto (#7) twisted his knees while trying to block Seedorf

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 03:08 PM

QUOTE (jefri91 @ Apr 20 2008, 02:03 PM)
i would love for a kaka hat trick biggrin.gif
would be his 2nd hat trick in italy yes?
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In Serie A yes, he's scored a hat trick against Chievo in 05/06 season plus the hat trick against Anderlecht in the CL

Posted by: dst Apr 20 2008, 03:08 PM

QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 20 2008, 05:01 PM)
I don't think we can really blame anyone for Baretto's goal. That one was a wonder strike.
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We could not have stopped it once it was taken but we could have not allowed it to be taken; Favalli's clearance was poor.

But of course there's always going to be some minor mistakes and we can't block every shot.

QUOTE (jefri91 @ Apr 20 2008, 05:03 PM)
would be his 2nd hat trick in italy yes?
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Yes. That one was also not "clear" ie one of the goals was from the penalty spot.

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 03:08 PM

Baretto subbed. In comes Missiroli.

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:17 PM

I would be tempted to swap Pippo for either Pato or Paloschi as IMO Pippo has been rather static today.

BTW great work by Rino just then - appreciated by the tifosi smile.gif

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 03:19 PM

Pato warming up on the sidelines! 96.gif 96.gif 96.gif

Posted by: fresh_prince7 Apr 20 2008, 03:20 PM

Kaka' been indecisive twice in this half. Could have 4 goals.

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 03:20 PM

QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 20 2008, 02:19 PM)
Pato warming up on the sidelines!  96.gif  96.gif  96.gif
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Hopefully he'll get him in as soon as possible, we could use his pace and movement upfront

Posted by: dst Apr 20 2008, 03:21 PM

Kaka is wasteful in the 2nd half... he could have done much better in a couple of occasions!

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 03:21 PM

WHAT A SHOT !!! PIRLO devilsmiley.gif



And Pippo from the corner !! wub.gif wub.gif

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:21 PM

Nice shot Pirlo

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 03:22 PM

QUOTE (dst @ Apr 20 2008, 02:21 PM)
Kaka is wasteful in the 2nd half... he could have done much better in a couple of occasions!
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Yep he's been overdoing it most of the time, had a chance to get his hat trick on more then one occasion

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 03:23 PM

what a clearance Kakha !!!! devilsmiley.gif devilsmiley.gif

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:23 PM

FFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The defending is a joke! mad.gif

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:24 PM

We can't keep on like this! mad.gif

Posted by: dst Apr 20 2008, 03:24 PM

WHAT THE **** WAS THAT!!!??!?!?!

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 03:26 PM

KAKAAAAAAAAAAA

Posted by: Portikins Apr 20 2008, 03:26 PM

HATTRICK KAKA!!!

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:26 PM

Hat trick hero Ricky devilsmiley.gif

Posted by: fahad Apr 20 2008, 03:26 PM

sweet hatrick same for alex del piero

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 03:27 PM

HAT TRICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 03:27 PM

QUOTE (dst @ Apr 20 2008, 05:24 PM)
WHAT THE **** WAS THAT!!!??!?!?!
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Kakha at his best biggrin.gif

Posted by: Minami Apr 20 2008, 03:28 PM

Forza Kaka biggrin.gif king.gif king.gif

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 03:29 PM

96.gif 96.gif 96.gif KAKA HAT TRICK!

(Now WAKE UP, KALADZE!)

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 03:29 PM

QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Apr 20 2008, 02:27 PM)
Kakha at his best biggrin.gif
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No we're pretty much crewing ourselves in defence

Posted by: dst Apr 20 2008, 03:29 PM

We got away with some sloppy defending but we've finally scored another! smile.gif

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:30 PM

Ricky on form = Milan on form

Ricky off form = Milan off form

Fact.

Posted by: fahad Apr 20 2008, 03:30 PM

ohh that was a penelty wtf is kaladze

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 03:30 PM

QUOTE (han2503 @ Apr 20 2008, 05:29 PM)
No we're pretty much crewing ourselves in defence
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Actually the team has a two goal lead. And we have 3 points n our back pockets king.gif

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 03:30 PM

QUACK QUACK! Duck in for Turtle!

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 03:31 PM

QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Apr 20 2008, 02:30 PM)
Actually the team has a two goal lead. And we have 3 points n our back pockets king.gif
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Yeah well we were lucky not to conceed twice before we scored our thired

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:31 PM

QUOTE (fahad @ Apr 20 2008, 02:30 PM)
ohh that was a penelty wtf is kaladze
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that was absolutely awful, if we're fair that was a clear penalty!!!

Edit: 4-1 Pippo from great work by pato cool.gif

Posted by: aLbErTo Apr 20 2008, 03:31 PM

kaladze is crazy, a 2yearold uses his brain more then kala... puke.gif

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 03:32 PM

PIPPO Inzaghi !!!!

Posted by: Portikins Apr 20 2008, 03:32 PM

INZAGGHII!! 4!!!

Posted by: fahad Apr 20 2008, 03:32 PM

nice pippo

Posted by: fahad Apr 20 2008, 03:32 PM

pato deserved this one

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 03:32 PM

GOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLL

3 points, all that matters

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:33 PM

Pato really made the fourth devilsmiley.gif

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 03:33 PM

QUOTE (han2503 @ Apr 20 2008, 05:31 PM)
Yeah well we were lucky not to conceed twice before we scored our thired
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Now we're on the 4th goal ... Come on han get with it, the San Siro is rocking and ur still complaining biggrin.gif

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 03:33 PM

96.gif 96.gif 96.gif SUPERPIPPO!

Posted by: Portikins Apr 20 2008, 03:33 PM

QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Apr 20 2008, 03:31 PM)
that was absolutely awful, if we're fair that was a clear penalty!!!
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Berlusconi as PM = No penalties against us. wink.gif

No worries. biggrin.gif

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:34 PM

Great play from Pato cool.gif

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 03:34 PM

QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Apr 20 2008, 02:33 PM)
Now we're on the 4th goal  ... Come on han get with it, the San Siro is rocking and ur still complaining biggrin.gif
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I'm not complaining about the game, because in midfild and attack we've been really good today.

But the defence is just shocking and I can't help but worry for what will happen when we play a better team (Inter are coming after livorno)

Posted by: The Stinger 21 Apr 20 2008, 03:35 PM

Come on Carletto we want to see Palo On The Pitch

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:35 PM

QUOTE (Porty @ Apr 20 2008, 02:33 PM)
Berlusconi as PM = No penalties against us. wink.gif

No worries.  biggrin.gif
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Don Silvio as PM = merde lose the Scudetto?

That would make me happy cool.gif

Posted by: dst Apr 20 2008, 03:35 PM

Pato makes it look so easy!

Kaladze can do us a favor and go crash on the post! smile.gif

Posted by: aLbErTo Apr 20 2008, 03:36 PM

QUOTE (The Stinger 21 @ Apr 20 2008, 04:35 PM)
Come on Carletto we want to see Palo On The Pitch
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palo is not on the bench

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 03:36 PM

Simic on for Cafu.

Cafu did rather well today. smile.gif

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:37 PM

Kaladze again wrestling an opponent to the ground!

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 03:37 PM

QUOTE (dst @ Apr 21 2008, 12:35 AM)
Pato makes it look so easy!

... i mean, every time i watch Pato do his stuff i think to myself why the hell is Gilardino still playing football. sleep.gif

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:38 PM

QUOTE (dst @ Apr 20 2008, 02:35 PM)
Kaladze can do us a favor and go crash on the post! smile.gif
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LMFAO biggrin.gif

Posted by: aLbErTo Apr 20 2008, 03:39 PM

OMFG !!! he's our new leader biggrin.gif

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 03:39 PM

Gourcuff on for Gattuso

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:39 PM

Rino off for Gourcuff????????? Has carlo lost his mind?

Kala as captain - captain Kaladzity tongue.gif

Posted by: aLbErTo Apr 20 2008, 03:40 PM

captian is like a role-model for whole team, we might have a disaster right now...

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 03:40 PM

http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1944233

Kaka goal #3 96.gif

Posted by: dst Apr 20 2008, 03:40 PM

Huge applause for Gattuso. Gourcuff on.

QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Apr 20 2008, 05:37 PM)
Kaladze again wrestling an opponent to the ground!
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It was a clear foul but outside the area this time. Kakha proves that he's worth his position.

Posted by: fresh_prince7 Apr 20 2008, 03:40 PM

Captain of the Titanic.. huh.gif

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 03:41 PM

Kala should never get to put that band on his arm, Nesta, Pirlo or Kaka should have gotten it but definately not him

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 03:41 PM

QUOTE (han2503 @ Apr 20 2008, 05:34 PM)
I'm not complaining about the game, because in midfild and attack we've been really good today.

But the defence is just shocking and I can't help but worry for what will happen when we play a better team (Inter are coming after livorno)
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Dot worry ... inter will spread their cheeks open wide for Pato, Kaka, and Pippo devilsmiley.gif

Posted by: dst Apr 20 2008, 03:41 PM

QUOTE (han2503 @ Apr 20 2008, 05:41 PM)
Kala should never get to put that band on his arm, Nesta, Pirlo or Kaka should have gotten it but definately not him
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I feel ashamed. sleep.gif

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 20 2008, 03:43 PM

We lead 4-1 and Galliani is sitting in the stand looking miserable like he doesn't care. dry.gif

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:43 PM

Surely someone who scores three would be a better choice of captain rather than a player trying to give goals away?

Gourcuff has no confidence at all, hopefully a decent ten minutes might help him?

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 03:43 PM

http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1944248

And Superpippo makes it 4 with some help from the Duck. 96.gif 96.gif 96.gif

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:46 PM

QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Apr 20 2008, 02:43 PM)
We lead 4-1 and Galliani is sitting in the stand looking miserable like he doesn't care. dry.gif
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Isn't he supposed to be a fan? I thought this would have made him happy...Or is the realisation dawning on him that we actually need some decent players? wink.gif

Posted by: aLbErTo Apr 20 2008, 03:47 PM

patooooooooooooo

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 20 2008, 03:47 PM

5-1! Pato!

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:47 PM

Quack quack smile.gif

Posted by: Portikins Apr 20 2008, 03:47 PM

PATTTTOOOO 5!!!

Beautiful header.

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 20 2008, 03:48 PM

Nice ball from Gourcuff! cool.gif

Posted by: fahad Apr 20 2008, 03:48 PM

pato yaonn we nedd this more and more

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:48 PM

Cross from Gourcuff as well smile.gif

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 20 2008, 03:48 PM

QUAK QUAK ! NUMBER 5

Posted by: fahad Apr 20 2008, 03:49 PM

nobody even apparicited yoann wtf nor did he go to pato

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:49 PM

Full time smile.gif

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 03:49 PM

OMG!!! WAT ARE WE WITNESSING HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!?

Posted by: fahad Apr 20 2008, 03:49 PM

FT

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 20 2008, 03:49 PM

FT 5-1. A good win. 4 points behind with 12 to play for is it?

Posted by: aLbErTo Apr 20 2008, 03:50 PM

ft, 5-1, (kaladze was great today again ?!?) tongue.gif anyway, good game for strikers biggrin.gif

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 03:50 PM

QUOTE (fahad @ Apr 20 2008, 02:49 PM)
nobody even apparicited yoann wtf nor did he go to pato
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I think he's fead up with how he's been treated

Posted by: fresh_prince7 Apr 20 2008, 03:51 PM

The machine is shifting into gear to destroy the merda! devil.gif

Posted by: Minami Apr 20 2008, 03:51 PM

Really great match king.gif 5-1 a result we needed

I just hope for another win before Inter to get some confidence!!!

Forza Milan devilsmiley.gif

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 03:52 PM

Milan 5 - 1 Reggina
Villa 5 - 1 Birmingham

how about that kurt wink.gif

Posted by: fresh_prince7 Apr 20 2008, 03:52 PM

If fiorentina don't drop points in the next game, I think its all but done.

Posted by: dst Apr 20 2008, 03:53 PM

Pato not even playing at 100% and he scores 1 and hands one to Pippo! smile.gif

How many goals now?

Gourcuff's crosses are sweet! smile.gif But you can see the quality in Brocchi can't you? innocent.gif He should go... Carletto just does not like him.

Anyway... very good game by Milan. We made many mistakes at the back, we saw a number of kaladzities but up front we did an excellent job!

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 20 2008, 03:56 PM

QUOTE (dst @ Apr 21 2008, 12:53 AM)
How many goals now?

8?

Posted by: morgoth Apr 20 2008, 03:57 PM

Patinho with a goal and a post in 15 mn king.gif king.gif king.gif
Wonder how Gila feels tongue.gif
As expected it was an easy victory now lets hope for the same next week wink.gif
Oh, by the way, Brocchi was good today dst you just got to hate him or something.

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 03:57 PM

http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1944277

QUACK QUACK! Pato goal. 96.gif

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 03:57 PM

QUOTE (han2503 @ Apr 20 2008, 02:50 PM)
I think he's fead up with how he's been treated
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I notice at full time Pato ran straight to him and gave him a big hug smile.gif

I think Yoann has more to give but needs to fee appreciated.

Posted by: jefri91 Apr 20 2008, 03:58 PM

QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Apr 20 2008, 02:39 PM)
Rino off for Gourcuff????????? Has carlo lost his mind?

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Gourcuff just assisted the 5th goal,
i think someone owes carlo an apology devilsmiley.gif

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 04:00 PM

QUOTE (morgoth @ Apr 20 2008, 02:57 PM)
Patinho with a goal and a post in 15 mn king.gif  king.gif  king.gif
Wonder how Gila feels tongue.gif
As expected it was an easy victory now lets hope for the same next week wink.gif
Oh, by the way, Brocchi was good today dst you just got to hate him or something.
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Gia didn't look too impressed on the bench when the camera panned to him.

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 04:01 PM

QUOTE (jefri91 @ Apr 20 2008, 02:58 PM)
Gourcuff just assisted the 5th goal,
i think someone owes carlo an apology devilsmiley.gif
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Me? I think the apology should come from carlo for not giving more time to Gourcuff wink.gif

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 20 2008, 04:01 PM

QUOTE (jefri91 @ Apr 20 2008, 02:58 PM)
Gourcuff just assisted the 5th goal,
i think someone owes carlo an apology devilsmiley.gif
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He was being sarcastic. tongue.gif

Posted by: dst Apr 20 2008, 04:02 PM

QUOTE (morgoth @ Apr 20 2008, 05:57 PM)
Oh, by the way, Brocchi was good today dst you just got to hate him or something.
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Yes he was good. Nothing more. But I'm not talking about today anyway... he's been crap all season long...

Posted by: jefri91 Apr 20 2008, 04:05 PM

QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Apr 20 2008, 03:01 PM)
Me? I think the apology should come from carlo for not giving more time to Gourcuff wink.gif
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Apr 20 2008, 03:01 PM)
He was being sarcastic. tongue.gif
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sorry my bad innocent.gif

Posted by: morgoth Apr 20 2008, 04:07 PM

QUOTE (dst @ Apr 20 2008, 04:02 PM)
Yes he was good. Nothing more. But I'm not talking about today anyway... he's been crap all season long...
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Who hasn't been crap this season at Milan?! wink.gif

Posted by: fresh_prince7 Apr 20 2008, 04:08 PM

Ronaldo wasn't too bad in his 3 games. tongue.gif

Posted by: dst Apr 20 2008, 04:09 PM

QUOTE (morgoth @ Apr 20 2008, 06:07 PM)
Who hasn't been crap this season at Milan?! wink.gif
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Pato. biggrin.gif

Anyway... Brocchi was mediocre last season too... he's just not good enough even for Milan's bench.

Posted by: Il Capitano Apr 20 2008, 04:10 PM

Lol Gila just got overtaken by an 18 year old kid.

Pato 8 goals
Gila 7 goal

Posted by: fresh_prince7 Apr 20 2008, 04:10 PM

The actual bench is better than most the players that sit on it.

Posted by: morgoth Apr 20 2008, 04:11 PM

QUOTE (dst @ Apr 20 2008, 04:09 PM)
Pato. biggrin.gif

Anyway... Brocchi was mediocre last season too... he's just not good enough even for Milan's bench.
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I think he is tongue.gif You know that kind of player that accepts the bench without complaining and step up when he's told to ... what's your vision of a bench player?

Posted by: Nova Apr 20 2008, 04:11 PM

QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Apr 20 2008, 04:00 PM)
Gia didn't look too impressed on the bench when the camera panned to him.
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He should be happy he even got on tv today !! what a fruitcake ...


pato ! king.gif

Posted by: morgoth Apr 20 2008, 04:12 PM

QUOTE (Nova @ Apr 20 2008, 04:11 PM)
He should be happy he even got on tv today !! what a fruitcake ...
pato !  king.gif
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laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif You made my day man laugh.gif

Posted by: dst Apr 20 2008, 04:14 PM

QUOTE (morgoth @ Apr 20 2008, 06:11 PM)
I think he is tongue.gif You know that kind of player that accepts the bench without complaining and step up when he's told to ... what's your vision of a bench player?
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Well... then... I guess we disagree... my vision? Favalli is a good bench player. Bonera is a good bench player. Brocchi is a good bench... cleaner!

Posted by: acid911 Apr 20 2008, 04:18 PM

QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Apr 20 2008, 08:01 PM)
He was being sarcastic.
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Lol, always gets them, this. laugh.gif Anyway, we should have given him more time and space. Even if he is half as talented as Pato, there is no reason why he should be given only 10% of the attention/playing time. And that too in the last 10 minutes as a sub?

I'm not too big a fan of French football - or footballers for that matter - but shtick happened with Gorcuff. And the coach has to share a part of the blame. Sell or loan him if he doesn't figure into your plan, but please, no one has the right to play with someone's career. mad.gif

About the match! huh.gif Good result, but we need four more matches like this. Nothing less.

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 04:19 PM

Brocchi is ok as a bench player, and he he has got a great engine, but why oh why does he think he's an attacking midfielder? He got in Ricky's way a few times today with his runs mad.gif At least Rino realises he's a DM and Ambro usually arrives late in the box!

Posted by: weeeow Apr 20 2008, 04:23 PM

I enjoyed today's game, was a bit nervous though with kala in defence lol!

To be honest guys, Brocchi is not that bad! I mean he is a very hard worker and does string a few passes here and there, and he always looks for Pirlo. What do you think?

Kaka' is back! devilsmiley.gif
Pato! king.gif
Pippo was sooo hungry for a goal today and he got it thanks to wonderkid! biggrin.gif

FORZA MILAN!

Posted by: weeeow Apr 20 2008, 04:31 PM

QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Apr 20 2008, 03:30 PM)
Ricky on form = Milan on form

Ricky off form = Milan off form

Fact.
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Unfortunately, this is so. sad.gif

That is why Berlusconi wants Dinho I believe to change this. devil.gif

Posted by: acid911 Apr 20 2008, 04:35 PM

QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Apr 20 2008, 08:19 PM)
Brocchi is ok as a bench player, and he he has got a great engine, but why oh why does he think he's an attacking midfielder? He got in Ricky's way a few times today with his runs. At least Rino realises he's a DM and Ambro usually arrives late in the box!
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Yeah, he's got this uncanny habit of getting forward every now and then. Quite a little bundle of energy that guy, huh? Don't like him much, to be honest, but he's good for a laugh every once and again. The guy's got zero talent and skills, but makes up for it with his hard work. He's a decent sub option, though. tongue.gif

And guys, don't get carried away with the result, we've seen this too often. 5-1, and then slipping away. unsure.gif We'll have to wait and see whether we continue this form in the coming matches, plus what part luck plays in it - considering that we've played some good games, and still came out on the losing side.

And oh, Kaka is the shtick! And Kala, well he's just plain shtick. wink.gif

Posted by: morgoth Apr 20 2008, 04:38 PM

QUOTE (dst @ Apr 20 2008, 04:14 PM)
Well... then... I guess we disagree... my vision? Favalli is a good bench player. Bonera is a good bench player. Brocchi is a good bench... cleaner!
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biggrin.gif I think you're exaggerating but it's really what you think then ... we disagree.

QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Apr 20 2008, 04:19 PM)
Brocchi is ok as a bench player, and he he has got a great engine, but why oh why does he think he's an attacking midfielder? He got in Ricky's way a few times today with his runs mad.gif At least Rino realises he's a DM and Ambro usually arrives late in the box!
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Because Brocchi is a former AM he never was a DM even if Carlo puts to that role smile.gif

Posted by: rhy_A4 Apr 20 2008, 05:06 PM

Kaka Rips Apart Reggina
Milan 5-1 Reggina

Kaka produced a stunning individual performance, helping himself to a hat-trick as Milan thumped Reggina 5-1 at San Siro.
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galleria zoom Milan knew they simply had to win this game in order to keep their Champions League qualifying hopes alive, but they were without the injured Paolo Maldini, Marek Jankulovski, Emerson and Ronaldo. Daniele Bonera and Massimo Ambrosini were suspended.

Reggina were minus the injured Jose Montiel and Maurizio Lanzaro, while Emmanel Cascione was serving a ban.

Milan had a half-chance in the first minute, as the ball fell to Christian Brocchi in the area, and the midfielder smashed a half volley into the sidenetting.

Reggina’s intentions were clear from the start, as they sat back and tried to launch counter-raids. A fine eight-pass move ended with Francesco Cozza drilling wide from 25 yards.

Milan broke the deadlock on eight minutes, as Kaka was upended by in the area by Francesco Modesto following a mazy run. The Brazilian picked himself up and sent Andrea Campagnolo the wrong way.

Kaka immediately looked for a second and his cross-shot almost looped over Campagnolo, who tipped the ball over. From the resulting corner, Pippo Inzaghi headed over.

Campagnolo was a busy man and this time he had to save with his feet to deny Kakha Kaladze after Andrea Pirlo's brilliant through pass.

Kaka meanwhile was unstoppable. He raced past Edgar Barreto and shot wide, before volleying another effort over.

Reggina tried to work their way into the game, and Luca Vigiani found space for a shot, but Zeljko Kalac was equal to his effort.

Inzaghi was busy as usual up-front, and he got in front of his man to head wide from Cafu’s right-wing cross. The link-up play between Inzaghi and Kaka was superb at times, and on the half-hour mark, the two combined for the Brazilian to volley a thumping an effort that was excellently saved by Campagnolo.

Just moments later Milan found their second goal, as Clarence Seedorf nutmegged Vigiani before the Reggina midfielder brought him down. Again Kaka stepped up, and again he sent Campagnolo the wrong way, this time placing the ball in the opposite corner.

It seemed all too easy for Milan, but Reggina got back into the game on 39 minutes as Edgar Barreto unleashed a stunning 30 yard strike that flew into the top corner like a ballistic missile.

Reggina could have then found an equalizer as Franco Brienza scuffed a shot wide, following some uncertainty in the Milan defence.

Just before half time, Milan were twice inches away from regaining their two-goal cushion. First Seedorf fired a vicious 30-yard shot inches wide, before Campagnolo pulled off another great save, finger-tipping a Pirlo curler around the post.

Reggina had a blow at the start of the second half, as their goalscorer Barreto was stretchered off in agony with a knee injury, and was replaced by Simone Missiroli.

Inzaghi lost his man inside the box, but could not direct Brocchi’s cross on target, while Kaka went on another slalom run before he was eventually stopped by Luca Tognozzi.

Reggina were still creating chances of their own though every now and then, and Vigiani headed over from just two yards out, following a corner from the left.

Inzaghi was a constant nuisance for the Reggina defence, and he wriggled past Carlos Valdez, before scuffing the ball wide.

Campagnolo again kept his side in the game just past the hour mark, as he flicked Pirlo’s swerving shot over the bar. Inzaghi then raced through on goal following a delightful Kaka back-flick but Campagnolo denied the striker with his feet.

Down the other end a mistake by Alessandro Nesta eventually led to Cozza heading over from just a few yards out.

On 68 minutes Milan finally restored their two-goal advantage as the ball broke to Kaka inside the area, and he curled a low shot into the far corner to complete a superb hat-trick.

Reggina refused to give in, and Cozza forced a smart stop out of Kalac at his near post from a fee-kick, before there were huge claims for a penalty following an apparent hand ball by Kaladze inside the area.

On 73 minutes the game was well and truly put beyond doubt as Inzaghi finally got the goal he deserved. Substitute Alexandre Pato crashed a shot against the post, and SuperPippo reacted quickest to put away the rebound.

Inzaghi then missed a chance to grab a second as he scuffed a volley after more good work by Pato.

Just two minutes from time Milan added further gloss to the scoreline by adding a fifth goal. Pato, who had been lively since coming on, headed into the top corner from substitute Yoann Gourcuff’s cross.

The final whistle sounded soon after, as the Rossoneri stay in the hunt for a Champions League place.

Milan: Kalac, Cafu (Simic 76), Nesta, Kaladze, Favalli, Gattuso (Gourcuff 80), Pirlo, Brocchi, Kaka, Seedorf (Pato 68), Inzaghi

Reggina: Campagnolo, Valdez (Alvarez 69), Cirillo, Aronica, Vigiani, Barreto (Missiroli 47), Tognozzi, Modesto (Costa 82), Cozza, Brienza, Amoruso

Carlo Garganese

Goal.com link:

http://goal.com/en-US/articolo.aspx?contenutoid=666393

Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 20 2008, 05:43 PM

QUOTE (morgoth @ Apr 20 2008, 03:38 PM)
biggrin.gif I think you're exaggerating but it's really what you think then ... we disagree.
Because Brocchi is a former AM he never was a DM even if Carlo puts to that role smile.gif
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I didn't think Brocchi had the skills to be an AM?!?!? ohmy.gif

Posted by: redbabies Apr 20 2008, 05:46 PM

QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Apr 20 2008, 06:43 PM)
I didn't think Brocchi had the skills to be an AM?!?!? ohmy.gif
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Brochi doesn't have any skill to be a football player, first of all! smile.gif

Posted by: redbabies Apr 20 2008, 05:47 PM

After Sampdorias win today against Udine, my hopes are back again.

Next week: Fiore - Samp - it will surely be a very difficult match for Fiore and if they fail to win, it'll be very good for us.

Posted by: MizNelson Apr 20 2008, 05:56 PM

Villa 5-1 B'ham. Somewhere, Kurt is grinning like a Cheshire cat. smile.gif

Posted by: han2503 Apr 20 2008, 05:57 PM

QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Apr 20 2008, 03:19 PM)
Brocchi is ok as a bench player, and he he has got a great engine, but why oh why does he think he's an attacking midfielder? He got in Ricky's way a few times today with his runs mad.gif At least Rino realises he's a DM and Ambro usually arrives late in the box!
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Brocchi actually was an attacking mid in his days at Inter, to be honest I don't actually know what his position is, he's not that strong as a defensive mid either, I don't see him winning balls in midfield, he hasn't got a creative bone in his body to be considered a typical central mid and he's definately not an attacking midfielder.

Imo I see him more as a right wingback type player, he can run, cross the ball in decently, mildly decent in defence (like all typical wingbacks).

QUOTE (redbabies @ Apr 20 2008, 04:47 PM)
After Sampdorias win today against Udine, my hopes are back again.

Next week: Fiore - Samp - it will surely be a very difficult match for Fiore and if they fail to win, it'll be very good for us.
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Yeah and we have Livorno, we usually like to drop points over there

Posted by: paloschi43 Apr 20 2008, 06:08 PM

My Ratings;

Kalac 6
Cafu 6
Nesta 6
Kaladze 5.5
Favalli 5.5
Gattuso 6.5
Gourcuff 6
Pirlo 7
Seedorf 6
Brocchi 5
Pato 7
inzaghi 6
Kaka 8.5

Ancelotti 7

Posted by: Habitant Apr 20 2008, 06:16 PM

QUOTE (Nova @ Apr 20 2008, 03:11 PM)
He should be happy he even got on tv today !! what a fruitcake ...
pato !  king.gif
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and? doesnt matter how crap he's been all season. doesnt give you the right to insult him.

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 06:34 PM

Here are datasport's ratings:

Kalac 6
Simic s.v.
Kaladze 6.5
Nesta 6.5
Favalli 6
Cafu 6.5
Brocchi 6.5
Pirlo 7
Seedorf 6.5
Gattuso 6.5
Kaka` 9
Gourcuff 6
Pato 7
Inzaghi 7.5

Posted by: acid911 Apr 20 2008, 06:51 PM

Agree with the ratings. Kaka deserved a 9, while Gorcuff earned the 6. The rest all are unsurprisingly high too. I guess this has to one of the highest rated (in terms of averages) rating given to Milan by Datasport: no one's under 6. devil.gif

Posted by: Tennie Apr 20 2008, 07:10 PM

It's certainly one of the highest overall ratings this season. The last one that had such universally high ratings - to my old memory at least - was last year's second semi v. Manchester. Lowest rating there was 6.

Posted by: redbabies Apr 20 2008, 07:11 PM

QUOTE (han2503 @ Apr 20 2008, 06:57 PM)
Yeah and we have Livorno, we usually like to drop points over there
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no no biggrin.gif

it'll be different this time around!

Posted by: mishie Apr 20 2008, 07:59 PM

it was a workman like performance with the obvious difference being Kaka. Still Kalac gives me a heart attack anytime the ball goes near the box, Gourcuff done well in his cameo appearance but with Brocchi and Gattuso in the midfield together creativity isn't in abundance. Pirlo looked sharper but still far from his best and to be honest this game highlighted were we need to reinforce, Gk, full-backs and central midfield, but Don Silvio and all this talk of R10 and Sheva and another striker worries me as to what exactly will happen in the summer. Kaka, Pato, Paloschi and don't laugh Gilardino are surely young enough and good enough to just need 1 striker. We all know that are priority's lay else were and lets just hope sense prevails in the summer till then Forza Milan!

Posted by: MizNelson Apr 20 2008, 07:59 PM

QUOTE (acid911 @ Apr 20 2008, 09:51 AM)
The rest all are unsurprisingly high too. I guess this has to one of the highest rated (in terms of averages) rating given to Milan by Datasport: no one's under 6. devil.gif
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That probably wouldn't have been the case if the scoreline were somewhat closer. smile.gif

Posted by: Nova Apr 20 2008, 08:15 PM

QUOTE (Habitant @ Apr 20 2008, 06:16 PM)
and? doesnt matter how crap he's been all season. doesnt give you the right to insult him.
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Then you might as well wanna reply to every anti kaladze post in here.

Its an insult to me too to see him playing for milan. tongue.gif

Posted by: Habitant Apr 20 2008, 11:52 PM

QUOTE (Nova @ Apr 20 2008, 07:15 PM)
Then you might as well wanna reply to every anti kaladze post in here.

Its an insult to me too to see him playing for milan.  tongue.gif
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well your post caught my eye.

and he isnt playing right for milan right since he's on the bench and on his way out, no need to take a shot at him.

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