[Jack Sparrow]

Jose Mourinho is searching for a new high-profile club to coach, but it seems that reports linking him with AC Milan have been misconstrued somewhat...


A small war of words seems to be taking place between Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti, after the latter had commented on the speculation that the Portuguese coach could be on his way to Milan to replace him.

Ancelotti spoke a few days ago about the rumours that Mourinho was contacted by Milan, stating instead that it was Mourinho's desire to go to the Rossoneri and not the other way around.

However, Mourinho denied this on his official website, declaring that he never offered himself to Milan, but on the other hand it was the Italian club who contacted him.

"I never contacted - directly or indirectly - the clubs. If anything, it is the other way round," he hinted.

In the meantime Milan are focusing on the Club World Cup final on Sunday at 11.30am (CET), with any eventual contract negotiations with either Ancelotti or Mourinho postponed for a future date, depending on how the season evolves

[dst]

Mourinho has an official website!?? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Portman]

Mourinho has an official website!?? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)   (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Nop. Just the agency of his agent.

(IMG:http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/kapinha/mourinho_dpa_2_400.jpg)

There was a reaction after Ancelotti comments on Mourinho, where José reminded who started the the talks and rumours @Ancelotti-Milan-Mourinho:

15 of October 2007

Milan's Carlo Ancelotti volunteered himself to that group: "Even if I'm careful, Mourinho's a floating mine," he said

I think everybody remembers that.

And obviously said what Jack posted before too.

This post has been edited by Porty: Dec 14 2007, 04:13 PM

[kdman]

Carlo defensive ?! I don't think so ...
oh well,  if u cant see the difference between carlo and Mourinho. Then, I guess u wont understand what my point was top start with (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Conversly if you don't think CARLO is defensive, nothing I can also do about it. I can point out countless reasons, both in his formations and subs to butress my view. But what's the point? We will continue to disagree on it. I would continue to maintain my view on it. You hold yours. Fair.

[I_Rossoneri]

When we're losing and carlo brings on either a def or DM that says to me that he is defensive. And playing two DM's against the 'lesser' sides of the Serie A also proves negativity IMO.

[I_Rossoneri]

Well, we all have our opinions in this matter. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)   For all of this, it might end up as one of those rumours and he might not come. Only Galliani and Berlu can be certain regarding this. But don't be too sure about not bothering to watch Milan if he takes over (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)   If one can stomach Ancelotti, why not Jose. Carlo can be/is as defensive and boring as any. I always maintain the "Mourinho is defensive" excuse is taken way too far, it's beginning to sound like a broken record.

Great post (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Rossoneri7]

Galliani gave an interview to Mediaset (Silvio's network (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ) today, prior to the final of the CWC.


He reflected on several topics:

That Milan will play a 4-3-3 formation .. With Kaka' and Seedorf right on Pippo's shoulders. He also commented on Ambro, and how he had been decisive for Milan .. That in 2007, had Galliani been able to do so, he'd have given Massimo Ambrosini an Oscar for his efforts and consistency for Milan and how he was a driving factor in the CL triumph.

Galliani confirmed today that Mourinho wont coach AC Milan. He said that Milan didn't offer Mourinho the job, but it was Mourinho who made it known to the Rossoneri that he was available. But Galliani concurs, that if Milan was going to bring in a new coach, it would definitely be someone from the Rossoneri's past. Galliani also repeats that Carlo Ancelotti has the clubs faith, as his current stats speak loud and clear for all the Milan faithfuls to see.

About Ronaldo .. He said that Ronnie was sad not to be taking part with the team in this second final. And that Ronaldo will be fresh and ready in January, and his contract extension would depend on how he'd do in the second part of the season.

[bigmacmtl]

LOL carlo is calling his 4-3-2-1 a 4-3-3 now (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[Tennie]

if Milan was going to bring in a new coach, it would definitely be someone from the Rossoneri's past

So if there's a new coach, all we need to do is pull out a picture of the 1990 team, close our eyes, and point?(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (Not entirely a joke; aside from Paolo who's said he doesn't want to coach, the only other one I know to NOT be coaching in some way or another is the keeper, Giovanni Galli, who is a scout for Fiorentina).

[misha]

I would give Franco a chance. He has been coaching Milan young teams for a while and he definitely deserve an opportunity to show whether he can be a legend in coaching as well.

[Jack Sparrow]

Bringing Franco would also help out, since it would open the doors for our youth team, since he knows them so well.

[Darunia]

Seedorf is not a striker =/

4-3-3 funny.

[Tennie]

(from the ticker on acmilan.com's italian page)

MILANO - Il Presidente Berlusconi rivolge tutta la sua stima nei confronti di Carlo Ancelotti: "Con il nostro allenatore non abbiamo mai avuto problemi, lui non è mai stato in discussione perchè Carlo Ancelotti è uno di noi".

[President Berlusconi settled the discussion about Carlo Ancelotti: "With our coach we have never had problems, he's never been in discussion because Carlo Ancelotti is one of us."]

[kdman]

Galliani confirmed today that Mourinho wont coach AC Milan. He said that Milan didn't offer Mourinho the job, but it was Mourinho who made it known to the Rossoneri that he was available. But Galliani concurs, that if Milan was going to bring in a new coach, it would definitely be someone from the Rossoneri's past. Galliani also repeats that Carlo Ancelotti has the clubs faith, as his current stats speak loud and clear for all the Milan faithfuls to see.

That should put an end to the Mourinho saga.

So if there's a new coach, all we need to do is pull out a picture of the 1990 team, close our eyes, and point?

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Very funny.

Aha, so now the the cover for Carlo Anceloti's defensive formation is 4-3-3? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[faheem_rulz]

Marco VAn BAsten maybe...