Well if he had been more careful there are many goals he probably would not have scored too.
But this one... he had all the time in the world and he could see the last defender standing right in front of him.

He might even be the top scorer in Serie A history if he had ever learned some semblance of control. Just might be a case of what-could-have-been despite his career accomplishments.

I really liked Santon, but Pato made him look like a ***** here

Thanks for posting!

Yes, but I think the number of goals he would have scored easily outnumbers the goals he would not have scored...



Yup, agreed.

I don't think Santon was all that good. He looked shaky and if Zambrotta, Becks were not so poor today he would have faced many more problems. Of course that was his first game, I'm not judging him I just don't think he did very well.
He's right footed though and while there's no choice when Maicon is there I wonder how much playing him on the left will hinder his progress as an attacking full-back.

Maybe after Facchetti, Cabrini and Maldini it's Inter's turn again to have the next great Italian left-back? We'll see... I will bet my money on Albertazzi, he's a lefty too...

You will bet your money on someone who is yet to play a single minute for the 1st team? you're very brave!

I had not seen Santon before but after tonight I'm convinced he has a [very] bright future...

Imagine if Pippo could actually play football at all.. he'd be unstoppable..

Well I won't bet all my money!

It seems so, it remains to be seen. We still don't know what he can do in attack though he did make an excellent cross for Figo's goal last week but he has a long way to go.

I'm not going to say something new.....

No comments...just one: Rosetti - shame of whole Italy....

Stop bashing Rosetti!! it was a mistake. just like we won the last derby with a mistake. what's wrong with you people?

As I said to you in half time, there's no quid pro quo in football. They had their share of blaming the ref last derby, now we can have ours...

Why, thank you! I was quiet and wouldn't have replied, had you not posted that Carlo interview. I think of him as a great tactician, but hey, it's not that hard to come out and admit your mistakes. Or take it up on himself, even if it wasn't his doing, it's his team after all. But hey, we wuz robbed, two penalties (I actually think it was one), the Scudetto is gone (even though we're five games into the second half of the season, not thinking what his players will think), and no, before anyone says otherwise, this is not my last derby. It's Paolo's. Thank you.

Great people admit their mistakes (be it Carlo, or the team), learn from them, and don't repeat them again! Ever.


Yeah, he made a very vital mistake. And so did the linesperson (man or woman). Unfortunately for some, and fortunately for others, we were on the receiving end of it. The majority of the people in the stadium, and most commentators thought otherwise. It was deja vu for them, I guess, of some sorts.

Besides, last I checked Milan was supposed to be bigger than a ref's mistake. We should have scored 3 goals, to their 2, and that match was in the bag. Football really is a simple game, after all.

True. Milan have accomplished so much that it's sad to see fans nowadays clawing for reasons why we didn't win. On R&B, for instance, in the midst of the usual immature profanity, some folks were hellbent on insisting that Adriano's handball was intentional (which, unfortunately, it was not). I won't go into another diatribe because acid covered everything already.

After today, we've now conceded 25 goals in 24 league games. Not a good number at all. At this time last year, we were at 17.

Thanks, I was looking for that number!

WoW, The scudetto was our first priority and we are already out of the race.

Oh well, nothing makes me happier than Galliani having to eat crow.

Edit: Double post.

A posto così.

About time, Porty. You chose a hell of a time to get back! LOL.

Before today's match (obviously):

Gianluca Pagliuca Hoping For Inter Win In Derby

The now former footballer is siding with the Nerazzurri in the derby della Madonnina scheduled for Serie A's matchday 24 this weekend.

Former Inter goalkeeper Gianluca Pagliuca has fond memories of the derbies he played against Milan between 1994 and 1999.

Pagliuca revealed how he never suffered a defeat against the Rossoneri in Serie A, and hopes that the Nerazzurri can increase the lead over their opponents on Sunday evening.

"I played in ten league derbies, of which six ended in a draw and four we won. Therefore, I never lost," explained the former player to Itasportpress.

"On the other hand, in Coppa Italia I played three games with two wins and one defeat. Winning a derby is always beautiful, it rewards you with a great joy.

"The fans particularly care about it and they celebrate for at least a week. For Sunday's game, I see a very motivated Milan side.

"They are eight points behind and will do everything they can to decrease the gap. As a former Inter goalkeeper, I can only side with the Nerazzurri."

During his long career, Pagliuca spent five seasons at Inter, playing 165 Serie A games before joining Bologna in 1999, where he spent seven seasons and played a total of 248 leagues games for the Felsinei.

(Goal.com)

OK...!

What the hell is wrong with me; I'm posting too much Inert stuff. But this is the Paolo banner from early in the game. (I can't read the last word, however.)

What was the translation, again? "for 20 years our rival, but also a gentleman"?

Thanks for the picture! The last word is leale.


'for 20 years our rival but in life always fair'

does anyone have a photo of our coreography?
i'd like to know what i was doing here

Hope you had a good time man, i wonder what banner you were holding up , the atmosphere must of been amazing!! , yeah where are all the pictures guys & girls ive tried looking for them but can't find any yet

Adriano's clear handball goal is difficult to judge while Ambrosini's foul deserved a yellow and it's also an easy decision? Please bust this arrogant pr__k, he does not know what he's talking about!

Love him or hate him..you cannot ignore him.


Rafa was right...Rossetti does tend to favour the home team.

Apart from the result and apart from the gray situations, I think Milan played a very good game.

In the end the result is what counts, and Milan have just lost any Scudetto aspirations for this season

I hope this doesn't affect the team moral and they keep on playing the way they recently have.

As I said earlier on, best would be now to sit down, relax, and enjoy the Milan-moments while they're still lasting...

is the team being disbanded cheer up man , at least we did'nt play a bad game , as R7 said we played good but didn't win , i hope i doesnt affect our moral but i think it will after all its the Derby we will get them next season

+1

No we won't. Not if the squad/coach/tactics stay the same. And no, I'm not disappointed that we lost the match, after all it's one of the three possible results. What disappoints me is that we got to a point where we pegged our season success on this one match. Had we been winning regularly, we'd probably still be level or a couple of points higher than inter. Had we won the small matches, had we played to our potential. So much talent, so much class, all gone to waste one way or another. What's worse that there are 39 points left to play for, and the coach comes out and says the race is over. Way to motivate the team, with a defeatist attitude, I say!

Next year, will be the same, if things don't change. Probably. No CL was bad enough, but giving inter an 11 point lead even though we have a far better squad than them is even worse. And to think we completely built a squad for the Scudetto challenge this time. It was the same stagnant atmosphere in the late 90s and early 2000s that sent us into the wilderness. People who are pro-management, pro-Carlo, who think everything is alright, well they should know that it could all come crashing down, while they keep on defending this. If they still can't see, then be my guest! But frankly put, I can't put up with this shtick knowing full well that there are problems, leaks, lack of motivation, lack of the required talent (injuries are another matter, altogether) that could have been pegged with a little effort, and we could have been a contender.

Of course we will beat them, of course we will win the league! But the same was said last year. And the year before. Like I said, it was not one match - it's a train wreck we're witnessing, which was coming. I just hope it doesn't come crashing too hard. One can fantasize all they want about Milan, Milan history, Milan philosophy, Milan legends - as a fan. It's easy. Apparently it's all sunny. A day at the beach, if I may. As a club owner, as a club director, not quite. There is the dirty laundry that fans don't see. It's a cruel, cruel world after all. The world of reality (that almost kicked Kaka out). $$$ matters. One more CL miss, and then we'll talk (hopefully not, but very possible, and very probable).

I get what your saying man but as Fans there is'nt much we can do but support the team in the moment , yes we had dark periods as you said in the late 90s and early 2000 but we came back!! maybe im stubborn but im not going to give in look at Juve they blew it against Sampdoria. maybe Carlo said what he said about the Title ambitions being are over to not pressurise the team even more. Until that final whistle blows on week 38 nothing is certain a few defeats draws for inter and anything can happen ITS FOOTBALL THATS WHY WE ALL LOVE IT !!!!

Did the world come to an end?

I don't know wether this situation needs another "gigantic post" or not but...

1. It's always up to the "small teams won/lost". Why? Because it's simple math - in Serie A there are more small teams then big teams. Only in rare occasions when 2 or 3 teams are even and win parallel almost all matches, a derby stays decisive.

2. I don't think there is a "pro-coach/management section" that thinks everything is sunny an alright. It's totally not neccessary to make such rifts.

3. Problems come, problems go. That's normal life and reality we all enjoy and count on. Why overdramatize and make a big story out of it? Sure we need changes...

You are a fan that accepts there are problems. As fans that's what required from us. This is what it's all about. People (members, management, media) think that there isn't. That's where the trouble starts. I haven't given up on it, and probably won't till the final week, but hey at least we agree that it's a mess out there. Whether we want to believe it or not. But denying there isn't a problem won't get us anywhere soon:






Wait for it.

Well who's exactly denying problems?

Not necessary.


Same is the case in all leagues. I'd frankly lose 6 matches a season big time, and win the remaining 32, and there's your title. But let me stress it's never been about titles for me. A good display is all I need for my Milan fix in one week. An energetic, confident display. Is that too much to ask?


Oh, there may not be one here in this forum. There is one in the Milan management, alright. Did you check out the interview Carlo gave yesterday after the match. Or the ones he's been giving for these last three years? Let's just forget about it. Or as Donnie Brasco said: Fuggadaboutit.


That time has come and gone, my friend. We needed these desired changes in 2005. I'm not saying change the coach. Just tactics. Ask Carlo to show a little spine. The same for the team. Sign the right players, not management favorites. And kick out (or bench) the weeds (Seedorf, Kaladze, and company).

And still if the results don't come, you won't find me complaining. I promise. For I know we tried.


You're not looking in the right place, there, buddy! Putting it on referees, and opposition players, and the whether, and what not is what, exactly? Playing the same players who make mistakes again in the next match (when there are other options available) is what, exactly? And beside if the Milan management wasn't denying problems, they'd be doing something to correct them - not make it worse.

Let me say this clearly, again: It's not the inter match that makes me worried. This has been the story of the season(s) for us, with no end in sight. Maybe we'll sign some miracle players, not renew with some, Carlo finally starts playing a bit more attacking, a bit more confident, a bit more varied, and all will get back to where it was. If not, well there are always better people for a job.

Ancelotti is a coach not a problem fixer at this period. And press conferences...well, they are for the press anyway..

Just relax acid,...Milan will be back in time.

Is he, now? That's a new one for me.


I take 6 chill pills at regular intervals ever day. So yeah, I was born relaxed. As for Milan, well let's just wait and see. Time will tell, as it always does.

i found yesterday's coreography, it should be a san siro stadium image, here it is:

Great, sweeping image, rujo! Excellent share.

nice where were you sitting !

I think there's a little white line near the top right corner of the image that points where he sat, Rhy. You're welcome. I know, I know, don't say it. I'm just too good with these sorts of things! Just kidding!

that's right, i was were the white line leads

Haha, yeah, exactly. I'd have guessed it even if you didn't put up that line. In the inset photo (small photo) there is the Coca Cola sign, and also people holding up the white, um, things. LOL!