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 Mar 27 2007, 11:46 AM
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Berretti  Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347  |
QUOTE Cruz ponders Milan option Tuesday 27 March, 2007 - channel4.com Julio Ricardo Cruz is reportedly ready to swap life on the bench at Inter for a career with city rivals Milan. The striker is contracted to the San Siro outfit until 2008 but has yet to extend his deal, which has fuelled speculation that he may be considering a sensational transfer to the Rossoneri. Despite often proving decisive when fielded by Inter boss Roberto Mancini, the 32-year-old Argentine has only played 10 Serie A matches this year, scoring five goals. El Jardinero is eager for more first team football as a result, even though he will probably end this term with a Scudetto. The former Feyenoord hitman would like to stay in Italy and Milan is an option, as the Rossoneri will need new blood upfront given the uncertain futures of Filippo Inzaghi and Ricardo Oliveira. Cruz, who joined Inter in 2003 from Bologna following the loss of Hernan Crespo to Chelsea, could therefore become the latest Interista to directly move across the city after the likes of Andrea Pirlo, Clarence Seedorf and Giuseppe Favalli. One of the most underrated players in Europe. What do you think? |
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Mar 27 2007, 12:32 PM
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7th Heaven Group: Helpers Posts: 7,116 Joined: 2-November 05 From: Sydney. Australia. Member No.: 821 |
hmm... not really. he's another inzaghi!
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Mar 27 2007, 01:38 PM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 288 Joined: 25-July 06 From: kuala lumpur Member No.: 2,171 |
can we sign sumbody younger?
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Mar 27 2007, 01:47 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
I agree with Portugal. He's really under-rated. We could do with someone to come off the bench are score regularly.. Just look what he did against us a few weeks back (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Mar 27 2007, 04:05 PM
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Pulcini 97 Group: Full Members Posts: 171 Joined: 10-September 05 From: MAS Member No.: 360 |
gimme a break! another 30++ year old player??
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Mar 27 2007, 04:22 PM
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Insert cool title here<--  Group: Moderators Posts: 4,121 Joined: 7-May 06 From: Berlin, Germany Member No.: 1,792 |
He's a good player IMO. When I've seen him this season he really impressed me, but does it make sense to replace a 33-year old Pippo with a 32-year old Cruz?
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Mar 27 2007, 04:34 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
He is the only Inter forward I like. And as Porto said, he is one of the most underrated players in Italy and probably Europe also. He's proven decisive for Inter on more then one occasion and he should be the one starting next to Ibra considering Crespo's current form and Adriano's ongoing situation.
Besides player's like him aren't effected much by age, Pippo has showed this time and time again but his injuries have finally cought up to him and also that being in the right place at the right time thing seems to have abbandoned him for some reason this year This post has been edited by han2503: Mar 27 2007, 04:38 PM |
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Mar 27 2007, 05:14 PM
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Insert cool title here<-- Group: Moderators Posts: 4,121 Joined: 7-May 06 From: Berlin, Germany Member No.: 1,792 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ Mar 27 2007, 04:34 PM) He is the only Inter forward I like. And as Porto said, he is one of the most underrated players in Italy and probably Europe also. He's proven decisive for Inter on more then one occasion and he should be the one starting next to Ibra considering Crespo's current form and Adriano's ongoing situation. Besides player's like him aren't effected much by age, Pippo has showed this time and time again but his injuries have finally cought up to him and also that being in the right place at the right time thing seems to have abbandoned him for some reason this year  Hmm...he might be the future of Milan (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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Mar 27 2007, 05:29 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
We're not saying he's the future of Milan. Kind of like Sheringham at Spurs/West Ham and Shearer at Newcastle, no matter how old they got, they still scored goals.
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Mar 27 2007, 05:39 PM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
Well if he's coming, I'd welcome him, but hopefully not to warm the bench. He 'd be far more lethal alongside Kaka, than say Pippo.
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Mar 27 2007, 06:42 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
Inter under-appreciate too many players.. Just look at Pirlo and Seedorf.
They see the light and move to the red side of Milan... and win the CL as opposed to being stuck in the mediocrity that is Inter. Sign him up! |
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Mar 27 2007, 07:11 PM
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Pulcini 97 Group: Full Members Posts: 101 Joined: 16-August 06 From: Nairobi, Kenya Member No.: 2,324 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Mar 27 2007, 05:42 PM) Inter under-appreciate too many players.. Just look at Pirlo and Seedorf. They see the light and move to the red side of Milan... and win the CL as opposed to being stuck in the mediocrity that is Inter. Sign him up! Let's be a little bit serious, the guy is 32!!! these are the kind of players we do NOT need. Most strikers reach their peak at 26-28 then they start to dip thereafter. Look at R9, Henry, etc etc. The Management should simply set some policy: NO SIGNING STRIKERS OVER 26. Keeping it YOUNG is the best policy. e.g Grimi was a good signing, Gorcuff, Kaka (of course!!).....Pato? (we should sign him like yesterday and not make mistakes like we did with R.Sobis) |
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Mar 27 2007, 07:19 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (mkenya @ Mar 27 2007, 06:11 PM) The Management should simply set some policy: NO SIGNING STRIKERS OVER 26. Luca Toni is the sole reason this policy should never exist. |
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Mar 27 2007, 07:24 PM
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Insert cool title here<-- Group: Moderators Posts: 4,121 Joined: 7-May 06 From: Berlin, Germany Member No.: 1,792 |
QUOTE (mkenya @ Mar 27 2007, 07:11 PM) Let's be a little bit serious, the guy is 32!!! these are the kind of players we do NOT need. Most strikers reach their peak at 26-28 then they start to dip thereafter. Look at R9, Henry, etc etc. The Management should simply set some policy: NO SIGNING STRIKERS OVER 26. Keeping it YOUNG is the best policy. e.g Grimi was a good signing, Gorcuff, Kaka (of course!!).....Pato? (we should sign him like yesterday and not make mistakes like we did with R.Sobis) There is nothing wrong about signing strikers over 26. But signing strikers who turn 33 this year is obviously not a good decision. But as I already mentioned I think he's a good player, and I would welcome him in Milan. But considering his age he wouldn't be my first choice by far. |
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Mar 27 2007, 07:28 PM
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Smoking Bianco Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
I doubt Milan would go for him ... Though, I must admit, I do like him a lot. He is one of those strikers that guarentees u at least a goal in two games. He has been secisive for Inter over the years, as Pippo has been to us, but the age thing is a factor to consider .. The defence, age isn't a factor, but in attack, it does take away from the striker, look at Pippo (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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