[han2503]

If we don't make the last 16 then I can't see how Galliani could excuse Allegri's decisions

[Danny]

Better then expected? Seriously?

Yes. None of us expected a single f*cking point.

How can 1 point against Malaga be considered "a couple of points"?

It can't. I said a couple of points against Malaga and Anderlecht.

How can a meager draw against Anderlecht be good?

Who said it was?

I expected nothing from this CL campaign, and that's not what we've ended up with.

With the dire squad, terrible manager and woeful tactics - what we've managed thus far is better than expected.

[han2503]

At this point I think it's pointless to shout our heads off about the ridiculous decisions Allegri makes.

He wants to play Boateng upfront. Fine, have at it big guy. I'll just wait for every one of these stupid decisions to blow up in his face and keep waiting for that sacking to come. And if that means having to watch Milan lose a couple of games in the process then I'm all for it as long as we get rid of this festering, oozing infection we call a coach to finally be out of this club. Because the day we see the back of him will be a day for celebrations

[Rossoneri7]

Carlo Ancelotti era nostalgia? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[han2503]

Carlo Ancelotti era nostalgia? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Carlo was no saint when it came to being stubborn about certain things. I've always liked Carlo and been a fan of his but he had a tendency to persist on certain things that were clearly not working and one has to admit that he was a bit of an underachiever when it comes to what he should have accomplished with the squad he had at his disposal during the first half of his tenure at Milan.

That being said, Allegri makes me weep and long for Carlo like a teenage girl...

[Rossoneri7]

That being said, Allegri makes me weep and long for Carlo like a teenage girl...

He said it !!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)

[William405]

Carlo was no saint when it came to being stubborn about certain things. I've always liked Carlo and been a fan of his but he had a tendency to persist on certain things that were clearly not working and one has to admit that he was a bit of an underachiever when it comes to what he should have accomplished with the squad he had at his disposal during the first half of his tenure at Milan.

That being said, Allegri makes me weep and long for Carlo like a teenage girl...

But aren't you a teenage girl?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/droolsmiley.gif)

Anyway, almost everything's been said about that awful predicted lineup.The defensive line is being messed with again, and Boateng as a forward does not sound good indeed.But, I'll admit that finding a position for Boateng is not an easy job(not to imply that Allegri's decision is right!).I mean..yeah you can say give him a few run in the center of midfield.But, his defensive game isn't all that good, and he fouls way too much.Although he could play a box-to-box role kind of like Ramires did in Chelsea.I would have preferred that kind of experiments to be done in pre-season.But, well since we're f@ucking up..it wouldn't hurt as much.Though, people need to understand that it would take him a while to get into that mindset etc...

Allegri:“Pato is a player who is important on a European level. This could be his game."

This post has been edited by William405: Nov 20 2012, 09:14 PM

[han2503]

But aren't you a teenage girl?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/droolsmiley.gif)

Anyway, almost everything's been said about that awful predicted lineup.The defensive line is being messed with again, and Boateng as a forward does not sound good indeed.But, I'll admit that finding a position for Boateng is not an easy job(not to imply that Allegri's decision is right!).I mean..yeah you can say give him a few run in the center of midfield.But, his defensive game isn't all that good, and he fouls way too much.Although he could play a box-to-box role kind of like Ramires did in Chelsea.I would have preferred that kind of experiments to be done in pre-season.But, well since we're f@ucking up..it wouldn't hurt as much.Though, people need to understand that it would take him a while to get into that mindset etc...

Allegri:“Pato is a player who is important on a European level. This could be his game."

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) luv ya 2 baby (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

And experimenting with him now as a CF is a good idea as opposed to playing him in his natural position?

Boateng should either be played as a box-to-box player or not played at all. And playing him up front when you have Pato on the bench is even more ridiculous.

And if Allegri is punishing Pato for that missed penalty then he's even more of a pathetic low-life then I initially thought

[X-Offender]

Yes. None of us expected a single f*cking point.

Say what? We were all saying how we should finish first after the groups were drawn. Maybe you were the only one who didn't expect a single f*cking point.

[Danny]

Say what? We were all saying how we should finish first after the groups were drawn. Maybe you were the only one who didn't expect a single f*cking point.

I'd appreciate you quoting me two folk saying they expected us to finish first. Other than yourself.

[X-Offender]

Good draw, no BATE or Pilsen this year, but we should finish this one comfortably.

OK, money for reaching knockout stage is pretty much in the bag, so Galliani can go sign Kaka...

OK, they don't exactly say we'll finish first, but the impression clearly was that we would have passed the group no problem. Instead, you saying we didn't expect a single point is pretty much the biggest understatement of the year.

[han2503]

The group was easy. And after the terrible draws we had for the past 3 years running (Real, Real, Barca) everyone was optimistic we'd get first, and hence the easy last 16 draw.

Not making it to the last 16 would be a massive underachievment on our parts and heads would have to roll (Allegri get on the chopping block please)

[Zed.D]

Will this finally be the turning point in our season? I wonder...

[Jack Bauer]

Will this finally be the turning point in our season? I wonder...

How many time have we said that already?

[Danny]

OK, they don't exactly say we'll finish first, but the impression clearly was that we would have passed the group no problem. Instead, you saying we didn't expect a single point is pretty much the biggest understatement of the year.

You mean 'overstatement'. But yes, some delusive posts there clearly underestimating not only our opponents but overestimating how good we are.

Zenit: who just spent God knows how many Euros on Hulk et al, and Malaga who beat the imperious Atletico Madrid to the fourth CL spot. Anderlecht - champions of Belgium which is currently enjoying a wave of maybe its most golden generation of football in a long time.

Did we actually expect to coast this? That's crazy talk.

5 points given the mire we're in in ANY group in the CL is not all that bad. The fact we're second is even more uplifting.

I think the negativity about us seems to be forgetting how rank we actually are. It's Milan, of COURSE we'll coast a group with 3 'meh' sides. Sadly we're a mediocre Serie A team who will struggle to be in Europe at all next season. And if you put any mid-table Italian side in the CL, 5 points would be a predictable haul after 4 matches.