[anano1214]

FESTA PER L' ADDIO AL CALCIO DI BILLY COSTACURTA

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[Zed.D]

I'm not sure how the CL works with medals. I know in the EPL you have to make so many appearances to qualify for a medal.. Maybe it's like that?

No, Ronaldo won't get a medal as he's a Madrid player in this years CL.

right... thank you.

that's a shame Ronaldo wouldn't be celebrating with his teammates as Maldini kisses and raises the cup!

maybe next year! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif)

[han2503]

I think Ronaldo will not be in the squad, but he will attend as a spectator (like Sheva and Bobo).
you mean even Ronaldo will get a winning medal (should Milan win)?

No I meant as a spectator, like Boriello and Grimi. Even though they aren't registered to play they the club is still taking them.

[kurtsimonw]

right... thank you.

that's a shame Ronaldo wouldn't be celebrating with his teammates as Maldini kisses and raises the cup!

maybe next year!  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif)

I think he'll be involved in the celebrations and stuff.

I'm pretty sure Morientes did in 2005, and he'd already played for Real in that years Competition.

Maybe it's luck to buy an inelegible player from Real or something? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Zed.D]

I think he'll be involved in the celebrations and stuff.

I'm pretty sure Morientes did in 2005, and he'd already played for Real in that years Competition.

Maybe it's luck to buy an inelegible player from Real or something?  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I don't remember Morientes in that crazy night. in fact I don't remember anything from their celebration at all! but I'm sure you're right.
Real management must be pretty stupid to let such stars go in the middle of the season. that doesn't sound reasonable.

No I meant as a spectator, like Boriello and Grimi. Even though they aren't registered to play they the club is still taking them.

so Billy will be there (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

[misha]

Billy praises Carlo era

Newly retired Milan stopper Alessandro Costacurta has spoken of his admiration for Coach Carlo Ancelotti in an exclusive interview with Football Italia.

In a side including so many high-profile stars the defender nicknamed ‘Billy’ has rarely received his fair share of the plaudits, but he will be remembered fondly by teammates and fans alike.

The 41-year-old quit football following the Diavoli’s triumph in Athens and revealed that he believes the current side to be the best he played in.

“I’ve played in three different Rossoneri eras and really you have to look at the results and say that Ancelotti has the best, with three Champions League Finals in five years, including two victories,” he stated.

“Under Capello we also dominated Europe, but this Milan side is stronger as we’re playing against better opposition – 15 years ago there were fewer sides who could challenge.”

After a lifetime spent on the pitch, Costacurta will take on a new role as Carletto’s assistant alongside Mauro Tassotti, but revealed that he would ideally become involved in the club’s transfer dealings.

“In 2001 I said we had to sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic, nobody listened to me though and the same happened the year before with Luca Toni at Vicenza,” he moaned.

“Perhaps that’s why they asked me to become assistant Coach and not a director. I was hoping to start as something like a director of sport, but instead I’ll be on the bench.

To read the interview with Alessandro Costacurta in full, just pick up the July issue of Calcio Italia magazine

[dst]

I want a testimonial for the man... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[arivanjj]

yeah he deserves one (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

[Jack Sparrow]

I agree...but he's always been overshadowed, by Baresi and then by Maldini. I suppose the great that he is, he considers himself fortunate to have played alongside him.

I still think it is a pity though that as a defender he will probably not be remembered as he ought to be except by the fans and his team mates.

[misha]

I still think it is a pity though that as a defender he will probably not be remembered as he ought to be except by the fans and his team mates.

He will be remembered by Milan fans as part of the greatest defense line ever : Tassotti - Baresi - Costacurta - Maldini (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) . And yes we should organize a great testimonial like Milan usually does.

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[Rossoneri7]

ContraCampo is reporting that Billy had a meeting with the GM of Renault in London. The meeting was a job offer to coach Queens Park Rangers ( a club which the British Royals have a close link with, whatever that means).

Which division do Queens Park Ranger play in anyways (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[Tennie]

QPR play in the Championship in England. They're currently third from bottom (22nd place).

[dst]

Have you seen him on Milan's bench!?? Did he refuse to take the job or anything? Maybe he considers the proposal from QPR... Have you read anything on the Italian section of the official site, Tennie, Porty? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

I still want the testimonial game!!!!!!!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

[Tennie]

Carletto made a comment about Billy having told him about the offer in his prematch interview before the Siena game. That's all I've seen.

[KillerMax]

Carletto made a comment about Billy having told him about the offer in his prematch interview before the Siena game. That's all I've seen.

Bah... You are old news...