...Btw, you can tell they don't have a 'M1ke' of their own, jeez!
Talk about an out-dated forum!
They really should think about making an upgrade from that v1 BS.

Hey, mike theres an idea, maybe you can get hired and make a few extra bucks if you agree to make a site for them, provided you don't make any intelligent football remarks; they may get all moody and crude.

...and for the record,
that low classed forum and its users doesn't change my opinion of Del Piero, he is still a boss.





Milan Rules Though, don't question my passion for this club...EVER!

"another family ruined, by ronaldo!"

LOL
you wouldn't believe that I am yet to see the entire episode. *sigh*

maybe Milanfan ought to pay them a visit when we win this Sunday? and congratulate them?
How's that sound?

I think Sandra Dee would be more fitting.

Sounds very tempting!


Good choice. He's already known as Shaggy, so Shaggy Dee or Sandra Dee would be just about perfect!

I think 2 upfront in neccissery for this game, Chiellini alone would deal with our 1 striker. That's why I want ti see a Pato Sheva pairing upfront and Pippo coming in for Sheva in the second half if needed. If we play the xmas tree we'll get easily crowded out by their much more physically superior midfield. But like usual we'll see the xmas tree on Sunday, if we happen to win by some lucky goal I'll celebrate it but if we lose it will be expected.


I find it strange that Ranieri bothered to rest Chiellini, yes he's important but he's still young and can take 2 games a week, but didn't rest his old players like DP, Nedved, atc

As for Pippo, I personally don't want to see him as a loan striker against Chiellini, it would be a waste to just have Pippo up there.




That forum is probably one of the worst football fanbase forum around, they constantly attack eachother, mostly because some are still Ibra fans. Even the Inter forums are more sophisticated then this.

Nice Habitant lol only one word i can give you "Legend"

Channel 4 news just in!!



Kaka books Juve date Saturday 13 December, 2008

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Kaka is in doubt for tomorrow night’s showdown with Juventus, but insists he’ll not only be there, “I want to decide the match.”

The Milan star skipped yesterday’s training session due to a muscular problem and will require a late fitness test.


“I will do everything I can to be there,” he told the Gazzetta dello Sport. “In recent games I had been in great shape physically and hope to be the same way against Juve.”


The Brazilian was in the news over the last 10 days for complaining about his new deeper role to accommodate Ronaldinho.


“I confirm I have to improve my rapport on the field with Ronaldinho, as when people said I wasn’t sharp enough in the box, that was down to certain tactical issues.


“However, I want to reaffirm that I have no problems with Ronaldinho, nor will I have trouble adapting. I like challenges and finding myself more in tune with him on the pitch is another challenge I wish to win.”


Some critics called Kaka egotistical for making those statements last week, but he assures it is all for the good of Milan.


“I’m used to that attitude now. If you shoot then that was a mistake, if you pass it that was an error too. I don’t pay attention to the critics any more.


“All I am interested in is helping the team and being decisive in any way possible, even if that means going in goal and saving a penalty!”


Sunday’s showdown will decide who out of Juventus and Milan will give chase to runaway leaders Inter before the Christmas break.


“What do Inter have more than Milan? Six points.”


Link: http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/dec13e.html

Here's Mediaset's revised starting lineup:

Abbiati; Zambrotta, Maldini, Kaladze, Jankulovski; Ambrosini, Pirlo, Seedorf; Kakà, Ronaldinho; Pato.

Flamini out, Seedorf in.

Mediaset are also reporting that Camoranesi wasn't called up for the game.

I know what you say. still I think we haven't been THAT good up front yet... though I hope this finally changes on Sunday.

Ha. Well, Mediaset's wrong, according to Carletto.

Highlights from the prematch press conference:
*Pirlo and Ambro are doing well
*Seedorf and Ronaldinho are in optimal condition
*Whether Kaka plays or not will be a gameday decision
*Inzaghi is doing well and has recovered from his injury
*Flamini is the only definite start

Ancelotti has Kaka doubts Saturday 13 December, 2008

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Carlo Ancelotti admits he isn’t sure whether Kaka will be able to face Juventus tomorrow evening, but he’s focusing on “quality, not quantity.”

The Brazilian skipped training yesterday due to an upper thigh problem and remains a doubt for this Scudetto showdown.

“We are not optimistic nor pessimistic about his condition. He will travel with the squad and then we will see what the situation is on Sunday,” explained the Coach.

“[Andrea] Pirlo and [Massimo] Ambrosini are fine, while [Clarence] Seedorf and Ronaldinho are in excellent condition. [Pippo] Inzaghi also trained well and showed he has recovered.

“Right now the only player certain of a place in the starting XI is Mathieu Flamini. He is a new player who is settling in and has done well, but I maintain he can do better.”

Flamini’s presence is guaranteed as a replacement for Gennaro Gattuso, who will be out for up to six months after damaging knee ligaments.

“Rino’s absence could represent an extra motivation for us to do better tomorrow and dedicate the result to him. Individuals matter only to a certain degree, though, as the team play won’t change.”

Ancelotti is looking forward to Sunday night’s clash in Turin and won’t even try to beat Juve at their own game.

“It feels great to feel such excitement before a big game and I am experiencing it the same way I did before the derby with Inter.

“This match is important in terms of confidence and in particular comes at a crucial stage of the season. We haven’t been going through the best form, but we know we are a team who can rise to the big occasion.

“Juve were built as a solid squad with some quality added in, so we cannot take them on in terms of aggression. We need to focus on our quality, keep possession and play the ball to feet.”

Ancelotti has sat on the Bianconeri bench and was jeered last time he returned as an opponent.

“Personally, Juventus are for me among the biggest rivals, even back when I was playing for Roma.

“Nowadays they play with the highest defence in Italian football, despite the change in the offside rules. This method allows them to be very solid, aggressive and keep constant pressure on opponents.

“Claudio Ranieri is an excellent Coach who has proved his quality wherever he has worked. He may not have won much silverware, but for that talent is not sufficient, you need the right instruments too.”

The Milan boss confirmed that Thiago Silva will be in Milan over the weekend to put pen to paper on a contract, beating competition from Inter.

“He is a great central defender who was voted Brazilian player of the year last term. Right now he is the best player around.

“Milan have made an excellent investment for the future. In the meantime he will train with the squad and can play in friendly games.”

Due to the limits on non-EU players, Milan will not be able to field Thiago Silva until next season.

Channel 4 News

Link: http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/dec13j.html

I would be happy if that is the starting line up. But we'll see, I think 2 DMs will be used and Pippo will start...


What does he mean by Pirlo and Ambro are doing well, Seedorf and Dinho are in optimal condition and that Pippo has recovered? Is he saying that they will be fit for the game or what?

btw, is Thiago Silva confirmed?

Still if we are definately signing him it's still a problem since he can't play until next season and we needed a new CB about 2 months ago...

My reading of the comments about various players is that we're likely to see them at some point during the game. Only questions are Kaka (gameday decision) and Pippo (mentioned in terms of recovering from injury).

I think Galliani said thiago silva was coming to Milan on Monday for a medical so yeah, sounds mostly official.

And here are the call ups:

Abbiati, Dida, Kalac
Antonini, Favalli, Jankulovski, Kaladze, Maldini, Senderos, Zambrotta
Ambrosini, Cardacio, Flamini, Emerson, Pirlo
Inzaghi, Kakà, Pato, Seedorf, Shevchenko, Ronaldinho, Viudez.

If we win, we'll be in the 2nd place.

If we lose, we'll be in the 4th place... behind Inter, Juve and Napoli (they have a better goal difference than us!...)

What a tricky game!

Ancelotti puts faith in Flamini - Goal.com

Dinho: Juventus don't scare me! - Goal.com

Berlusconi speaks...

so if kaka is out we play 2 stiker otherwise single stiker

basically, if either Kaka or Dinho is out we play 2 strikers, otherwise, the previously mentioned!

Camoranesi out of Juve Milan clash on Sunday

If Ranieri has a brain he'll play Giovinco...

So... big match today.

Ancelotti speaks... - Channel4 Italia.com

Not to be a downer, but with every Ancelotti interview I get closer to boxing my ears each time.

noooooooooooooooooo

KAKA' E FLAMINI NON GIOCANO
Brutte notizie per il Milan. Ancelotti, infatti, non avrà a disposizione né Kakà né Flamini. Entrambi non verranno portati neppure in panchina. I rossoneri, quindi, si schiereranno con la lina di centrocampo formata da Emerson, Pirlo, Ambrosini e Seedorf.

sportmediaset.it


That means Emerson will start

And we all know how we struggle upfront without Ricky Sh!t

no plz no emerson start with pilro,seedorf and ambro with r80 and 2 stiker

No Flamini? Okay... we're doomed...

Oh dear. Nasty surprise that one. The Gobbi, for their part, are equally worried about Marchionni starting - he's not quite their equivalent of Emerson, but he seems to be close.

F*VK!!!

Thats quite a disturbing thought really!

So now we're basically looking at this possibility of a starting line-up



I think this one will gaurantee us a loss.

I think best way to go would be this



If Ambro is not fit though we're so screwed. We don't have a capable DM in the middle

I think that won't happen

4-3-2-1 all the way!

I beleive Carlo said he (Ambro), Pirlo and Seedorf had recovered.
And regarding the line ups you posted, I sure do hope we play with your preffered one, given our limited options atm. Carlo should remember how our play improved a bit last week with that formation.

Could someone tell me what "Gobbi" means?

Kaka is out for sure?
And Camoranesi is out for Juve too.

i think it refers to Juve , at least thats my impression

It's a play on their 'Old Lady' nickname - Gobbi is plural for 'Hunchback' I think.

i hope we dont play christmas tree i think sheva-pato should start but most of the reports are saying that puma will start and seedorf will play along side r80 but i still believe that carlo would atlest want one DM on bench he loves that DM sub

m1ke, m1ke!!! don't go!

I have a request.

+1 cookie to m1ke.

The story I always heard was that it was in reference to these funky silk jerseys they wore in the 50s that made the players look hunchbacked. But yes, gobbi = hunchbacks and yes, it's a common term used to refer to Juventus.

m1ke ... ? are you listening ... ? nod me if you do!

They don't attack as a whole so there's no need for us to stay deep...

we should see han's line-up

Zambro--Kala--Maldini--Janku
Ambro--Pirlo--Seedorf
Dinho
Sheva--Pato

but I think we're going to see Emerson starting.

What's up zd?

Lots of things: My signature limits for one.

^

LOL



Could you please change my username to Zed.D?

no dont change it to " I love Carlo , he must stay "