I cannot stress the importance of this game. Should we loose wholesale changes will be needed. If we win then changes will still be needed, but it can happen at a slightly slower rate
Again, if we loose, it will be time for a revolution we must clear the squad of the old generation and bring in new blood
Full Version: 04/3/08 - CL - Ac Milan Vs. Arsenal
I hope we win. I would rather us be out later than now. its too embaracing 
i'm going insane, i'm so tense i hope we win. WE HAVE TO WIN!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE (Tennie @ Mar 4 2008, 10:22 PM)
Weather update: currently in Milan, there's a hailstorm (in italian: grandinata). Gazzetta seems to think it'll pass before the game starts.
All hail the king, then. The king of San Siro! 
QUOTE (Tennie @ Mar 4 2008, 08:36 PM)
(Oh dear. Tuttomercatoweb is reporting that 4 of the visiting support have been arrested for trashing their hotel room. Apparently pictures were torn off walls, plants were overturned, fire extinguishers emptied, etc etc etc.)
Maybe they were doing early dress rehearsals for something? 
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Mar 4 2008, 08:46 PM)
Like Warchant said. This club needs a reality check.
I agree. But I'd rather that reality check be slightly later rather than right now. 
We can't save our season now, and are not in the position to do anything for the next one just yet. I'd rather we give a good account of ourselves in the only competition that matters, and then starting next season look for improvements in Serie A. Fingers crossed.
Official Lineups:
Kalac
Oddo Nesta Kaladze Maldini
Gattuso Pirlo Ambrosini
Kaka
Inzaghi Pato
Almunia
Sagna Senderos Gallas Clichy
Eboue Flamini Fabregas Diaby
Hleb
Adebayor
no surprises for either side.
Kalac
Oddo Nesta Kaladze Maldini
Gattuso Pirlo Ambrosini
Kaka
Inzaghi Pato
Almunia
Sagna Senderos Gallas Clichy
Eboue Flamini Fabregas Diaby
Hleb
Adebayor
no surprises for either side.
The only surprise for me is Diaby starting. Maybe no Walcott either, he's played well recently.
Milan lineup as expected.
Milan lineup as expected.
That's what I thought yesterday but I heard a news report Walcott wasn't starting so thats why I wasn't surprised lol
So it's Kaka, Pato and Inzaghi up front. Looks like Milan is going for the kill straightaway. 
QUOTE (Darunia @ Mar 4 2008, 10:17 PM)
Official Lineups:
Kalac
Oddo Nesta Kaladze Maldini
Gattuso Pirlo Ambrosini
Kaka
Inzaghi Pato
Almunia
Sagna Senderos Gallas Clichy
Eboue Flamini Fabregas Diaby
Hleb
Adebayor
no surprises for either side.
Kalac
Oddo Nesta Kaladze Maldini
Gattuso Pirlo Ambrosini
Kaka
Inzaghi Pato
Almunia
Sagna Senderos Gallas Clichy
Eboue Flamini Fabregas Diaby
Hleb
Adebayor
no surprises for either side.
They'll play with one striker... I knew Wenger wouldn't risk too much.
QUOTE (Porty @ Mar 4 2008, 09:20 PM)
Pato to score the winner.
Whenever you predicted he'd score a goal, he did! I hope you're saying it from the bottom of your heart this time as well
I don't want to comment on Diaby cause it might come back to haunt me... I'll tell you what I think about him after the game! 
come on milan, this is the time where the team must show why it´s the champion of europe, and why we are the most feared team in the world, milan in CL is other team i have the confidence that we will pass 
Guys, don't be too confident of qualification... it's 51 - 49.
Spot on, ZD. Nothing to be too over confident about, any team on its day has a chance to beat AC Milan, and this is the Champions League we're talking about. It will be a closely fought contest to the end.
PS. Changing topics, I just played the match on PES, and we beat Arsenal 3-1.
PS. Changing topics, I just played the match on PES, and we beat Arsenal 3-1.
why does carlo not start maldini at CB and kalazde at LB any idea??
QUOTE (acid911 @ Mar 4 2008, 10:51 PM)
PS. Changing topics, I just played the match on PES, and we beat Arsenal 3-1.
HAHA
I like that!
QUOTE (fahad @ Mar 4 2008, 02:21 PM)
why does carlo not start maldini at CB and kalazde at LB any idea??
because you need consistency in your mid, they play off each other way to much to mess with that formula...with maldini not playing much, it's hard to get that.
i hear music
QUOTE
Preamble
Hello boys and girls, and welcome to Arsenal's last Champions League game of 2007-08. Yes, yes, I know that's a rather pessimistic outlook, but I've just seen the starting line-ups, and it looks like Arsène Wenger has decided to include Abou Diaby on the left wing. Winning in the San Siro - where Milan have won their last four in a row in the Champions League - looked a tall order for Arsenal on 11 men, so I'm going to say their chances of doing so with a massive gaping void where their left-winger should be are mighty slim indeed.
Hello boys and girls, and welcome to Arsenal's last Champions League game of 2007-08. Yes, yes, I know that's a rather pessimistic outlook, but I've just seen the starting line-ups, and it looks like Arsène Wenger has decided to include Abou Diaby on the left wing. Winning in the San Siro - where Milan have won their last four in a row in the Champions League - looked a tall order for Arsenal on 11 men, so I'm going to say their chances of doing so with a massive gaping void where their left-winger should be are mighty slim indeed.
I might be posting some interesting color commentary from Guardian during the match. Once ever 10 minutes or so (or as something important happens). Pretty hilarious stuff.
My body has started shaking. it's the first time since the Athens final...
it's the first time since the Athens final...
I'm not nervous for some reason. But it is 50-50.
FORZA MILAN!
FORZA MILAN!
Let's goooo! Going to watch it now - speak to you guys soon.
if theres one thing this team has is they're able to raise their level of play in these games. i wouldnt be surprised if they pull off a victory (a la man u) but my gut feeling is a 1-1 draw (arsenal have not been shutout on the road this year)
FORZA MILAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!
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QUOTE (Darunia @ Mar 4 2008, 07:38 PM)
I'm not nervous for some reason. But it is 50-50.
FORZA MILAN!
FORZA MILAN!
I am not as cool as you, my knees are shaking.
Here we go.
FORZA MILAN!
FORZA MILAN!
Argh!
I'm stuck at work - with no excuse to leave early - and will be following online commentary. Gonna be a mess for the next couple of hours!
That said, FORZA MILAN! C'mon, ragazzzi, make us all proud and let's rock 'em on this dark and stormy night at the San Siro!
I'm stuck at work - with no excuse to leave early - and will be following online commentary. Gonna be a mess for the next couple of hours!
That said, FORZA MILAN!
C'mon, ragazzzi, make us all proud and let's rock 'em on this dark and stormy night at the San Siro!
Silvio just shook the hand of every Milan player before they stepped onto the pitch.
QUOTE (m1ke @ Mar 5 2008, 06:42 AM)
Silvio just shook the hand of every Milan player before they stepped onto the pitch.
For those watching: any coreos? What's the noise level like?
QUOTE (Tennie @ Mar 4 2008, 11:13 PM)
For those watching: any coreos? What's the noise level like?
Incredible... as always
San Siro looks great. It's once more, time for a world class performance.
FORZA MILAN!!!
FORZA MILAN!!!
QUOTE (Tennie @ Mar 4 2008, 07:43 PM)
For those watching: any coreos? What's the noise level like?
Incredible. It really is loud, both sets of fans are at full voice by the sounds of it.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Mar 5 2008, 06:43 AM)
For those watching: any coreos? What's the noise level like?
as high as it can get
HERE WE GOOOOOOO...
We cant even press in San Siro 
We need Seedorf.
(Barcelona 1-0 Celtic [4-2 Agg.] Xavi.)
F@ck. Cleared from the line. We almost scored
Great save from Alumnia. Then a very important header from Gallas. Should be 1-0.
Arsenal under a lot of pressure!
milan looking great
Pato looking GREAT!
(Sevilla 2-0 Fener. Alves + Keita )
Adebayour is looking great, good hold up play and a nice shot from Diaby. Good game so far!
)Adebayour is looking great, good hold up play and a nice shot from Diaby. Good game so far!
What a chance for Pato but a very weak shot
Great play from Kaka', incredible play. Poo finish from Pato though, should have scored, completely open.
milan are looking like the better side
maldini playing great
kaka getting some spurts
pato playing great...should've scored
inzaghi seeing some balls as well
maldini playing great
kaka getting some spurts
pato playing great...should've scored
inzaghi seeing some balls as well
Kaka on FIRE
We must be careful about their counter attacks...
Again, great play from Adebayour. Very nice save from Kalac.
H;eb booked for a dive.. a little harsh if you ask me, clear contact.
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