han2503
Nov 24 2008, 04:55 PM
Group E:CODE
Clubs Pld W D L GF GA Pts
Milan 2 2 0 0 4 1 6
Wolfsburg 1 1 0 0 5 1 3
Braga 2 1 0 1 3 1 3
Portsmouth 1 0 0 1 0 3 0
Heerenveen 2 0 0 2 2 8 0
han2503
Nov 24 2008, 04:57 PM
Since no one has opened it yet I tried to take a shot at opening a match thread.
While trying to keep with the team Max set for UEFA Cup threads
Zed.D
Nov 24 2008, 05:02 PM
Sheva to start this one
...
han2503
Nov 24 2008, 05:13 PM
QUOTE (zdrossoneri @ Nov 24 2008, 05:02 PM)
Sheva to start this one
...
Hopefully
btw, Pirlo needs to start this one and atleast play a half, he needs to get match fit pronto
vahid
Nov 24 2008, 05:23 PM
I know we can't make another 1-0 win,they have Crouch & Defoe as strikers
Zed.D
Nov 24 2008, 06:38 PM
They're an English team after all. we might find it easier to score goals [I'm not underestimating them by any means - I just think their style which is a lot different to Italian teams' will allow us to play better in attack].
han2503
Nov 24 2008, 07:08 PM
QUOTE (vahid @ Nov 24 2008, 05:23 PM)
I know we can't make another 1-0 win,they have Crouch & Defoe as strikers
Defoe is injured, I think...
As for Crouch, I think he would give us serious problems because of his height, we tend to make the most mistakes when high balls come into our area
kurtsimonw
Nov 24 2008, 07:25 PM
Defoe was injured for the weekends game, not sure about his fitness for this one.
Anyways, I'm hoping for a destruction, Redknapp didn't leave there long ago so they still have Dirty Harrys germs, kill them I say!
acid911
Nov 24 2008, 07:30 PM
QUOTE (zdrossoneri @ Nov 24 2008, 10:38 PM)
They're an English team after all. we might find it easier to score goals [I'm not underestimating them by any means - I just think their style which is a lot different to Italian teams' will allow us to play better in attack].
Judging our current plight, I'd find it hard to underestimate anything.
Least of all opponent teams, and that too from England that we know nothing of. It's not like they're someone from the league, where players are aware of the opponents skills and faults. It'll be a tough match. Period.
You'd find it's better for your health, zd, when you take each match as a tough mountain to climb.
I do, and it works wonders, really. I go in thinking it'll be the toughest match of our lives, and guess what, it usually is. Been the story of the season so far. And could continue unless we see drastic improvements. Or unlimited supply of luck. Or both.
Fillipo Simone
Nov 24 2008, 07:41 PM
Porthsmouth hasn't been the same ever since Harry Redknapp left, but we should be aware of them. Hardest UEFA Cup match so far for sure. I'd say we'll play a goalless draw.
han2503
Nov 24 2008, 08:05 PM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Nov 24 2008, 07:41 PM)
Porthsmouth hasn't been the same ever since Harry Redknapp left, but we should be aware of them. Hardest UEFA Cup match so far for sure. I'd say we'll play a goalless draw.
I think Wolfsburg will be our toughest match.
AS for Portsmouth, apperantly there have already been some complaints from our officials about the changing rooms at Fratton Park. Apparently they're a disaster, with mildew running along the seiling because of a leak they had when it rained
kurtsimonw
Nov 24 2008, 08:40 PM
Portmouth rose up a few divisions fairly quickly. So they're basically an EPL team with League 1 grade facilities, not nice.
Il Diavolo
Nov 24 2008, 08:49 PM
Crouch will seek revenge for Athens.
Senderos should keep him away from Dida.
Difficult match. A draw makes sense. 1:1 with Sheva scoring of course.
Rossoneri7
Nov 24 2008, 10:17 PM
I think a Shevchenko - Inzaghi partnership is the right combo upfront. Ronaldinho in support and Pirlo along with Ringo and Flamini
han2503
Nov 25 2008, 07:13 AM
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Nov 24 2008, 10:17 PM)
I think a Shevchenko - Inzaghi partnership is the right combo upfront. Ronaldinho in support and Pirlo along with Ringo and Flamini
I think Kaka should play this one since he's suspended on the weekend and let Dinho get some rest, at least he should start on the bench imo.
Pirlo and Seedorf should trade a half each, so Pirlo get's match time but doesn't over do it. Maybe start Emerson instead of Gattuso, he's earned some rest.
Senderos and Bonera should start in the middle, no more Kaladze pls
Habitant
Nov 25 2008, 07:25 AM
i'd rather we play well and win on the weekend, a draw will suffice.
CrazyMilanFan
Nov 25 2008, 09:38 AM
QUOTE (han2503 @ Nov 25 2008, 06:13 AM)
I think Kaka should play this one since he's suspended on the weekend and let Dinho get some rest, at least he should start on the bench imo.
Pirlo and Seedorf should trade a half each, so Pirlo get's match time but doesn't over do it. Maybe start Emerson instead of Gattuso, he's earned some rest.
Senderos and Bonera should start in the middle, no more Kaladze pls
agreed
Rossoneri7
Nov 25 2008, 02:11 PM
QUOTE (han2503 @ Nov 25 2008, 09:13 AM)
I think Kaka should play this one since he's suspended on the weekend and let Dinho get some rest, at least he should start on the bench imo.
Pirlo and Seedorf should trade a half each, so Pirlo get's match time but doesn't over do it. Maybe start Emerson instead of Gattuso, he's earned some rest.
Senderos and Bonera should start in the middle, no more Kaladze pls
didn't know Kaka' was suspended for the next league game .. Well, in that case then yeah Ronnie needs a rest. and about the Swiss, I hope he shows as solid a performance as he did in the last UEFA match.
Ry4n
Nov 25 2008, 02:15 PM
as always i hope we win ofc but i would like us to come out of this match with no injurys so we can be fresh for Palermo and so on in !!
Zed.D
Nov 25 2008, 03:19 PM
I wonder whether Kaka's absence from the Palermo game will be a blow for us [not having such a quality player who, even when not in his best day, can decide a game] or a blessing in disguise [we could play with two strikers].
Hope to see Pato in that game at least, preferably alongside Borriello.
CrazyMilanFan
Nov 25 2008, 04:08 PM
QUOTE (zdrossoneri @ Nov 25 2008, 02:19 PM)
I wonder whether Kaka's absence from the Palermo game will be a blow for us [not having such a quality player who, even when not in his best day, can decide a game] or a blessing in disguise [we could play with two strikers].
Hope to see Pato in that game at least, preferably alongside Borriello.
the worst scernio though could be that seedorf and r80 behind one stiker
Fillipo Simone
Nov 25 2008, 05:15 PM
QUOTE (CrazyMilanFan @ Nov 25 2008, 04:08 PM)
the worst scernio though could be that seedorf and r80 behind one stiker
And most probable..
btw. this us the UEFA cup thread,..
Zed.D
Nov 25 2008, 05:19 PM
QUOTE (CrazyMilanFan @ Nov 25 2008, 06:38 PM)
the worst scernio though could be that seedorf and r80 behind one stiker
Yeah, we can be sure about unlocking Palermo's defense with such attack
Fillipo Simone
Nov 25 2008, 06:16 PM
Palermo conceeded 18 goals so far, which is more then every other team above them at moment. That enough means we'll score most likely. Only question is if we'll struggle back in the defense once again. Is Kaladze suspended now?
CrazyMilanFan
Nov 25 2008, 06:30 PM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Nov 25 2008, 05:16 PM)
Palermo conceeded 18 goals so far, which is more then every other team above them at moment. That enough means we'll score most likely. Only question is if we'll struggle back in the defense once again. Is Kaladze suspended now?
Uefa thread
just kidding i dont think kaladze will be suspended i hope he plays this game and break a bone or 2
han2503
Nov 25 2008, 06:33 PM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Nov 25 2008, 06:16 PM)
Palermo conceeded 18 goals so far, which is more then every other team above them at moment. That enough means we'll score most likely. Only question is if we'll struggle back in the defense once again. Is Kaladze suspended now?
We've played teams who have been conceeding bucket loads of goals and we strill struggle to score a single goal against them.
As for Kaladze, sadly I don't think he's suspended, so expect to see him on the pitch against Palermo
acid911
Nov 25 2008, 06:43 PM
QUOTE (CrazyMilanFan @ Nov 25 2008, 10:30 PM)
Uefa thread just kidding i dont think kaladze will be suspended i hope he plays this game and break a bone or 2
Or 2 dozen.
whoarethepatriots
Nov 25 2008, 06:44 PM
If Emo plays on thursday (or sunday) then i refuse to watch any more games till january
acid911
Nov 25 2008, 06:54 PM
QUOTE (whoarethepatriots @ Nov 25 2008, 10:44 PM)
If Emo plays on thursday (or sunday) then i refuse to watch any more games till january
We'll miss you then, buddy. There is more chance of Milan going to Serie D3 than Emerson not playing in any of these matches. I'd prepare for the worse, if I were you.
He will play. FACT.
han2503
Nov 25 2008, 06:59 PM
QUOTE (whoarethepatriots @ Nov 25 2008, 06:44 PM)
If Emo plays on thursday (or sunday) then i refuse to watch any more games till january
I personally have no problems with him playing UEFA Cup games along side Pirlo/Seedorf and another DM (give Rino some time to rest)
But as far as Serie A goes, he shouldn't even be called up for the matches
I_Rossoneri
Nov 25 2008, 07:53 PM
Anyone else going to this match? My ticket come through today
CrazyMilanFan
Nov 25 2008, 07:58 PM
QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Nov 25 2008, 06:53 PM)
Anyone else going to this match? My ticket come through today
to far from nottingham specially when UNI si at peak time i am afraid
CrazyMilanFan
Nov 25 2008, 08:07 PM
Milan squad: Abbiati, Dida, Kalac, Antonini, Bonera, Darmian, Favalli, Kaladze, Senderos, Zambrotta, Ambrosini, Emerson, Flamini, Gattuso, Pirlo, Seedorf, Inzaghi, Kaka, Pato, Shevchenko, Ronaldinho
Zed.D
Nov 25 2008, 11:25 PM
QUOTE (acid911 @ Nov 25 2008, 10:24 PM)
We'll miss you then, buddy. There is more chance of Milan going to Serie D3 than Emerson not playing in any of these matches.
great!
As for Kaladze I have to make a
BIG confession. I like the guy. I think he's solid in big games
acid911
Nov 25 2008, 11:38 PM
QUOTE (zdrossoneri @ Nov 26 2008, 03:25 AM)
As for Kaladze I have to make a BIG confession. I like the guy. I think he's solid in big games
You're not alone.
I don't like the guy one bit, but even I have to admit he has a quality-to-craptality ratio of 51:49. Meaning out of hundred, Kaladze will be good in two more matches than he'll be crap. So yeah, he can stay in the club, unless we find someone really good, then we should dump him.
Without thinking, twice.
Ry4n
Nov 26 2008, 12:30 AM
QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Nov 25 2008, 06:53 PM)
Anyone else going to this match? My ticket come through today
Have a great time buddy and make as much noise as u can
!!!!!!!!!!!!
agronos
Nov 26 2008, 10:16 AM
I would like to see Pippo and Sheva from the very first minute, if they score they go up in UEFA goals competition, the rest is not so interesting, AC Milan will pass the group leg.
agronos
Nov 26 2008, 10:19 AM
QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Nov 25 2008, 07:53 PM)
Anyone else going to this match? My ticket come through today
ouuuuuuuuuu
how would I like to be there, to far and so expensive from my country,
m1ke
Nov 26 2008, 12:02 PM
QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Nov 25 2008, 06:53 PM)
Anyone else going to this match? My ticket come through today
Where did you get the ticket from dude?
Zed.D
Nov 26 2008, 12:21 PM
Galliani's latest bullsh1t:
... 4-2-4 o un 4-1-5..."
(for those who are wondering what that is, Baldy's talking about our formation! he sees 4-3-2-1 as a
4-2-4 or a 4-1-5 dig? we can't even score goals with 5 strikers on the pitch
)
han2503
Nov 26 2008, 12:58 PM
QUOTE (zdrossoneri @ Nov 26 2008, 12:21 PM)
Galliani's latest bullsh1t:
... 4-2-4 o un 4-1-5..."
(for those who are wondering what that is, Baldy's talking about our formation! he sees 4-3-2-1 as a
4-2-4 or a 4-1-5 dig? we can't even score goals with 5 strikers on the pitch
)
Oh so Pirlo has now turned into a striker also along with Seedorf, Kaka and Dinho? Galliani is pushing the term 'old and senail' to it's limits I'm afraid.
As for tomorrows match, apperantly Gazzetta was predicting this formation a couple of days ago
Dida
Zambrotta-Bonera-Favalli-Antonini
Flamini-Emerson-Ambrosini
Kaka
Shevchenko-Inzaghi
That midfield makes me want to
Pirlo needs to play at least a half, we need him to be sharp for the game against Palermo, at least give him a half and switch him with Seedorf.
And Senderos should start this one imo, give him some games Carlo!!
acid911
Nov 26 2008, 01:49 PM
Uh-oh, the old stupid version of Galliani is back.
Too bad the good one didn't last through the year.
Zed.D
Nov 26 2008, 03:04 PM
I couldn't resist putting such hilarious quote in my sig
Galliani is nearly a laugh.
QUOTE (han2503)
That midfield makes me want to
I don't think it's gonna be that. at least I hope not... 3 DMs?
Habitant
Nov 26 2008, 04:41 PM
QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Nov 25 2008, 06:53 PM)
Anyone else going to this match? My ticket come through today
unless you can pay for my flight, i'll play for the match tickets
enjoy the game!
whoarethepatriots
Nov 26 2008, 05:04 PM
I was thinking about heading down south, but my day is too full on Thursday, there is no way i would have been able to make it
Plus i am a broke student, so thats another deterrent
I_Rossoneri
Nov 26 2008, 09:51 PM
QUOTE (m1ke @ Nov 26 2008, 11:02 AM)
Where did you get the ticket from dude?
http://www.1st4footballtickets.com/tickets...sp?EventId=5780It cost £87.50 but face value is £20
along with p&p it totaled £100 but was the cheapest I could find.
mishie
Nov 26 2008, 10:00 PM
Training took place at Fratton park and finished just under a hour ago...it consisted of warm up then short sprints and then abdominal work.
A team meeting took place with Mr.Ancelotti follwed by offensive moves and various shapes (formations)
Senderos took part in all training
Tomorrow short work out and strecthing at mid-day in preperation for tomorrows game followed by light lunch...the team will arrive at the ground at around 19.00hours
hope thats ok
Rossoneri7
Nov 26 2008, 10:01 PM
QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Nov 25 2008, 09:53 PM)
Anyone else going to this match? My ticket come through today
Cool enjoy the match
Don't forget you souvenirs
han2503
Nov 26 2008, 10:39 PM
QUOTE (zdrossoneri @ Nov 26 2008, 03:04 PM)
I couldn't resist putting such hilarious quote in my sig
Galliani is nearly a laugh.
I don't think it's gonna be that. at least I hope not... 3 DMs?
Well we've gone out with 4 DMs before so I wouldn't put it past Carlo
That was the team Carlo played with in training btw, so it's not just Gazzetta taking a shot in the dark and guessing a starting 11.
Hopefully one of Seedorf/Pirlo will play instead of Puma since Ambro is back
dst
Nov 26 2008, 11:15 PM
QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Nov 25 2008, 08:53 PM)
Anyone else going to this match? My ticket come through today
Have fun!!
Where have you been mate?
QUOTE
James ready for Milan epicWednesday 26 November, 2008Portsmouth goalkeeper David James believes tomorrow's game against Milan is the biggest in the club's history.
While the Rossoneri have picked up six points from six in UEFA Cup Group E so far, Portsmouth are looking to bounce back from last month's 3-0 defeat against Braga.
“I'm on the eve of one of Portsmouth's biggest days,” England 'keeper James told Sky Sports News.
“When I joined the club this is what I wanted to do - make history. This is possibly the biggest fixture ever at Fratton Park.
“Tomorrow will be something to remember for Portsmouth players and supporters.
“We won't be overawed because this is the sort of challenge we look forward to.”
Carlo Ancelotti is expected to make significant changes to his side for the testing away day.
::channel4:: Thank you, David James!
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