[han2503]

I know.. I mean Pato assisting? that doesn't happen very often!

Not for that reason, but the way the assist was made, I saw it as more of an Ibra style header, rather then Pato

Considering Mihajlovic made those stupid faces and shouted all the time, considering almost every Viola player insulted the referee...I don't get why Ibra got the red. Was the referee getting under pressure and decided to cut it off with that action. Seems so!

But Ibra's attitude is still wrong. Allegri has to do something. This is getting out of hand.

I agree on the first bit. In terms of attitude about working with his team mates without acting like a douche, Ibra has improved, in terms of in terms of discipline he still needs to work on it.

@ zeddie, I'm pretty sure every ref has heard every colourful curse that is elaborated with all the trimmings, usually they let those things pass most of the time, and just walk away and let it roll off their backs. Sure sometimes they try to make an example out of a player so use that as an excuse to hand out a card. But this straight red was excessive to the nth degree imo. Especially considering what went down during the match before that with the Viola players. I think he let the pressure get to him.

[Fillipo Simone]

And well, that's what happens when you got such players on board. Did Marc van Bommel deserve his red? What about Cassano's stupid expulsion? Or this?

It's what you get when you fill your boat with baggages of bad reputation.
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On a brighter matter. Seedorf today remembered me at one point on Boban. How he fought to win us the scudetto with Zaccheroni in 1999. He was at his twighlight, started the season rather badly, but managed to come back in a crucial moment, turned Milan, scored that important goal against Lazio and some other as well, played a few occasions as captain too and won us the trophy. Maybe my analogy isn't quite good, but he, that's what I felt.

[Zed.D]

We're not on the pitch and we don't know what players say when they protest. it could be a soft one, like "open your eyes!" or a strong one like "go **** yourself, blind mother****er!!"

I'm pretty sure there was a rule that strong insults could result in a red card. so, as long as we don't know what Ibra said, we can't judge. this is Ibra after all.

I hope what I'm saying here doesn't come back to bite me in the **** come next games, but I'm not gonna miss Ibra cause we won't be seeing "hopeful long-ball to Ibra" tactic for another two games. I think some of our players don't try hard enough when Ibra is playing!

[Jack Bauer]

Ibra: 'I was angry with myself'

Zlatan Ibrahimovic maintains he was “angry with myself, not the assistant referee” when sent off for dissent.
The Swede was already on a yellow card and would’ve been suspended for the next round, but was shown a straight red for swearing at the official over a throw-in decision.

“I lost the ball and was angry with myself, not the assistant referee. I was talking to myself,” said the Milan striker.

“I didn’t protest the red card because there was nothing to be said, he had made his decision.”

The Rossoneri emerged with a 2-1 win from the Stadio Franchi, but Ibra could now be suspended for at least two to three games.

“My teammates have reason to be angry with me, as during a period when Fiorentina were putting on the pressure was certainly not the right time to get sent off.

“I am sorry, but it seems as if nowadays I can’t even mutter to myself without getting into trouble. I’ll do everything I can to help Milan win the Scudetto.”

http://www.football-italia.net/apr10x.html

Our next two game in the league are Sampdoria and Brescia. We can beat them without him. Zlatan can play vs Palermo in the coppa between those two games.

[amancik]

Putting everything aside, this was a crucial win. Things went well in the end. One of the positives to take from this match is the fact that Ibrahimovic and Pato seem to be clicking for once. I think they acknowledge that if they wanna win the Scudetto, they need to have chemistry on the pitch.

[rip]

not bad, but we could do a lot better.

how did ibra and pato missed those chances? we could have really buried the game and shut mihalovic's face. that guy really thought the penalty calls were legit. Idiot! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) . And ibra really need to control his emotions. and if he doesnt want to play, he should just leave.!!

On the positive side Ibra and pato are finally seeing each other on the pitch. Really loved the 1-2 passes between them. Seedorf was very good, as he has been lately. I think Milan should give him an extension, but let him know he is back up and not first team. we would need his experience for the young generation especially if pirlo is leaving.

[Rossoneri7]

A good game, despite the drama in the final 15 mins ... Milan were more organized, more determined and didn't allow Fiorentina to impose much threat.

Someone here asked why we allowed Fiorentina room to spray in those crosses into our 18-yard box ... The commentator also said the same, yet he said, ".. Fiorentina are determined to get a goal, and Milan respects their determination" .. That said, I believe the reason we came out victorious with the 3 points, is because we showed them respect.

Ibra will always be Ibra .. You like his goals and his undoubted qualities ? Well you just have to accept his temper and 'Im the best in the world' mentality.

Pato was immense, I am starting to see his maturity ... The way he plays for the team, increases his overall game and adds a sense of unpredictability from his his; like the assist to Seedorf or the one-two with Zlatan in the final third.

Then we have Abbiati ... Is it possible to name him Goalkeeper of the season ? He has done very well to replace Dida and has aided the backline time and again.

Max Allegri ... Still don't rate him highly ... But he gets the job done and that I am grateful for.

Overall, The whole team did well ... Hopefully by next week we will have Pirlo back, fresh legs in the midfield and another go-to midfielder that we are in desperate need of.

[Jack Sparrow]

Sah shuglik! (Oh god it's been so long...is it even right?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) )

[Ry4n]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s-b0387YdA

Love this goal such nice finish Seedorf The King !

[Rossoneri7]

Sah shuglik! (Oh god it's been so long...is it even right?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) )

Sah (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[X-Offender]

Bravo Clarence!! What a useless player really!!

Now now, let's not get carried away. Up until the game against Inter, Seedorf was pretty much having his worst season at Milan, playing the least number of games since he's been here and being relegated from people like Robinho, Merkel and Flamini. He had two great games, so what? It's not news in my book. Seedorf's been inconsistent like this for years and years now. He's old, and perhaps unmotivated at times, but that's football. If he was able to pull out such brilliant performances on a continuos basis, I'd keep him until 40.

We're not on the pitch and we don't know what players say when they protest. it could be a soft one, like "open your eyes!" or a strong one like "go **** yourself, blind mother****er!!"

I'm pretty sure there was a rule that strong insults could result in a red card. so, as long as we don't know what Ibra said, we can't judge. this is Ibra after all.

I managed to read his lips. He clearly shouted at the linesman "Vaffanculo, pezzo di merda", which translated means "F*ck you, piece of sh*t". That's a red card all your life. And regarding previous cases, I can mention you Maicon from last season in Bologna-Inter (1-3), when he swore at the linesman and got banned for three weeks. So, all in all, I can safely admit that Ibra's sending off + ban was totally correct.

[han2503]

Vaffanculo is the most said word during games in Italy in all probability, still see it as a soft red, considering what the Viola players were up to all game long.

[X-Offender]

Vaffanculo is the most said word during games in Italy in all probability, still see it as a soft red, considering what the Viola players were up to all game long.

It depends on the circumstances. If he'd said something like "Ma vaffanculo..." out of normal frustration whilst turning away in the process, he would have been graced. It happens everywhere. But Ibra looked the linesman in the face and swore at him very harshly. Personally, I think the red card was more than deserved.

[il_diavolo_mtl]

It depends on the circumstances. If he'd said something like "Ma vaffanculo..." out of normal frustration whilst turning away in the process, he would have been graced. It happens everywhere. But Ibra looked the linesman in the face and swore at him very harshly. Personally, I think the red card was more than deserved.

agreed

[vnata001]

It depends on the circumstances. If he'd said something like "Ma vaffanculo..." out of normal frustration whilst turning away in the process, he would have been graced. It happens everywhere. But Ibra looked the linesman in the face and swore at him very harshly. Personally, I think the red card was more than deserved.

agreed. Ibra does not have it in his disposition to stop himself from these sorts of impulsive outbursts of anger. If his stupid red card saw us concede an equalizer while at a man disadvantage, that COULD have single handedly derailed the Scudetto campaign. He's an idiot. May have been harsh, but he shouldn't even be putting himself in these disciplinary situations. If he's one of our most important players, then he CANNOT be getting himself banned for 5 of our last 10 matches. His behavior is so disappointing.