He wanted him the season we got Brocchi I think. He wanted to give more protection to Pirlo ,since Ambro was always out and Rino was our only player for the position. So that's a gap of 2-3 years, in which Emerson played in Juve, got jeered for Calciopoli, went to Madrid, got injured, out of touch and out of fitness. Then he came to Milan so Galliani could say we landed the player Carlo always wanted.

But sometimes I think it was ok. I see Milan: Debt- 0. And I'm kinda satisfied.

Emerson was pretty mediocre at Juventus. Even if we had him back then he would add nothing to the squad.

Yeah we don't have a debt but had Galliani made a couple moves when he ought to he would not be crying now about Osvaldo's 40m goal...

All in all Emerson was pretty an overrated player. I mean look at the clubs he played at... Roma, Juventus, Real, Milan. three of which are amongst Europe's most prestigious clubs. I know of many better players who never played in so many great clubs.

Come on now, that's simply not true. First of all Mandanda is not unknown, he's the French nr 1 goalkeeper ahead of Frey and Lloris. Second impliying that Milan is some how racist in their signings is rediculess, Dida was and still is a great keeper, but the occasional 'oops' moment wasn't exactly helping his reputation. Look at Valdez in Barcelona, he's a bit like Dida, but he's Catalan, yet the fans don't exactly like him.

dst:

correct.

ZD:

i can relate. to be fair, emerson was impressive in rome and decent at juve. however, sh!te at madrid, and therefore him coming to milan was a truly heinous decision.

GonzZo:

and yup. i'm sure miznelson's comment was tongue in cheek. race isn't a factor. Gilardino received the same kind of ridicule that has come dida's way, and you can't say some of it isn't deserved.

Milannews is reporting that Milan may pick up Crespo on a free.

Don't so much mind for his footballing skills - Crespo is a good striker and a good bench option (though he may not want to be that), but I remember the repeated 'Milan Vaffa' comments and that makes me not so much want him.

Another short term option who really isn't needed IMO. I would rather bring Paloschi back and give him time in Coppa and smaller Serie A games. And as for the comments I remember a certain Milan player singing jump if you hate Milan(I think that was how it went) while he was at Juve.

Agger has apparently agreed a new deal with liverfool - Skysports

I'm not really too bothered as I never really rated him that highly, I would rather put all our efforts into signing Santacroce instead.

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Agreed, Iross. I rather like Santacroce. Not too sure Napoli'd be willing to part with him though.

And yeah, Abbiati did do that. But he's a lesser evil in my opinion -- he's done a decent enough job and the focus should really be on defenders, where there's a huge need, not on any other position (though a good striker would be useful).

I hope not. he's not the Crespo of 2005 and beside that, I remember he didn't have many nice words to say about us once he returned to his beloved Inter.

If we want a freebie Argie, Cruz is a much better option IMO. and if we're willing to finally dig into our pockets for a good, strong, goal-poaching striker who can also be an aerial threat, Diego Milito. but I know he will end up at Inter and will make them just stronger (who knows Inter may use Cruz as part of the deal with Genoa) and we will be left wondering what went wrong once we're in the middle of the season again.

I actually wouldn't mind Cruz even if he's one of the cugini. He's got a good nose for goal.

Guys i actually dreamt that Paloschi really turned out to be WC...

Guys Dzeko scored a hat trick today against Hoffenheim, the team that was at d top of d Bundes liga few months ago...

Crespo's actions were because he was committed to staying at Milan but the team weren't; they pussyfooted on whether he should stay or go way too long.

Abs was just being a pinhead that day, but he was simply caught up in the excitement of the moment after winning the (later revoked) Scudetto with Juve.

Fishdoll wonders if Duff has taken control of the keyboard. That sounds suspiciously like a halfway nice comment about Abbiati.

Not possible; he just, er, got out of the shower.

Fishdoll gosh! With a shower cap and everything! (+1 cookie for great picture)

Duff is such a baby and has absolutely no pride whatsoever. He will let me do just about ANYTHING to him, including putting him in a shower cap.

Agreed on the new defender part, IMO that is our weakest area. As for the striker, I would bring Paloschi back giving us Pato, Paloschi and Borriello with Pippo as backup, IMO that is a very strong attack.

I would like us to sign a young and promising GK as well.

I'd prefer Fiorillo from Samp if we're going for a keeper but...well, today's rumor is that we're looking at Marco Amelia. Could be worse.

Also today, there's a lot of speculation that Mexes will leave Roma for Milan (today's reason is because Roma are almost certainly not going to make the CL next year).

yep, i also read yesterday an interview with three experts in predicting transfer moves, i dont know, one from tuttosport, one from gazetta and one i dont know from where, and they sad that milan will sign Mexes for sure and maybe also Adebayor.... bbbbb, we will see...

We don't need another inconsistent keeper in our ranks in Amelia. Even Abs is better than him right now.

I'd take Paloschi back, if we can figure out a way to include Kaka and R80 in our attack. Otherwise, if our mid-field is firing blanks again and/or shackled, I fear it might be too much pressure on him. Since in such situations the striker is expected to make the difference. Pato's got the skill to do it, but does Paloschi?

I don't want the pressure of the situation to destroy his confidence.

Should we call BS on this?

http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009...to-milan-report

I don't have a problem with Adebayor and I think he's not as bad as some say, but €34m is absolutely ridiculous!

Yes, I think we should. Ancelotti, Galliani (and I think Berlu too) have all come out to say 'no to Adebayor'.

I heard good things about Amelia a couple of years ago, IIRC he was going to be the next Buffon! Yet since then he has slid into obscurity. He is still young and has the chance to regain top form but it is a gamble.

As for Mexes...a big fat no thanks! IMO he is definitely not Milan class. He isn't that good a defender and hasn't got the right mentality to succeed at Milan. He would also cost a lot. I would sooner have someone like Santacroce who is young and promising.

fyi, Mediaset's running an Real-wants-Ibra story today.

I agree with your opinion on Mexes' quality... but I think Napoli would ask a lot for Santa, they'd probably cost the same.

I guess it's our turn to repartee with Madrid in the false-rumor department.

Guys Gourcuff really deserves to be recalled..I wish he wishes to come back here...He scored on his debut showed signs of becoming really great...now look at him...Seedorf has fewer years ahead of him so we need young players and we should let go of this talent cuz he looks like he's definitely gonna get better...Kaka, pato, Gourcuff, Paloschi are d future.....really..Pirlo is turning 30...not many players would be keeping up....He really deserves it and should he come and start really playing better than seedorf...seedorf to return to d bench...cuz Gourcuff's played towards the left side and he did well...When he was still young i think the problem was that he was really trying to impress...now the talents and everything he has just shows on the pitch...He doesn't need to stress it out..everything would come naturally just being himself which so far this season has happened...FORZA GOURCUFF TO RETURN

here's another name being linked with us. and frankly, whether or not the report is bogus - which it probably is - these are the kinds of players i like to see us targeting.

Moussa Dembele - AZ Alkmaar
Belgium
6ft. 1 inches
21 years old

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf-x7cQTbPQ&feature=fvsr

i know its just a youtube video, and those are kids and average eredivisie defenses, but DAMN.

Come on!!! do you have to come out and repeat these words every few days? most of us want Gourcuff back but what will happen, will happen! if he's supposed to come back to the island, he will.

so kaka has yet again agreed deal with real madrid

Hahaha...anything to keep the fans from rioting and tearing the Madrid management apart. I mean if Inter had torn US apart 6-2, I would be pissed....Carlo or no Carlo, I'd want someone fired.

I agree.

But which island?

You don't watch Lost.

No. But does a similar concept exist in 'The big bang theory'. If you could explain it thattaway I might understand.

Better Ibra then Kaka.

So after the Barca defeat the Real papers are going to try and wipe the cr@p off their faces by saying that Ronaldo, Kaka and Ibra have agreed deals with Real

It would be worth it to hear all these players say they would rather go to Barca then Madrid. It would make my year to be honest. Then we'll see how fast Marca and AS will run to the printing press to run those headlines...

...And Santacroce wouldbe worth it, while Mexes wouldn't. I watched the Napoli - merda game and Santacroce was absolutely immense, he showed that he has real class. He is still young as well so even if he did cost a lot it would be a long term investment. He is also half Italian/half Brazilian so would suit our policy of Italians/Brazilians

The German press is reporting that Bayern would like to keep Oddo but that both Genoa and Fiorentina are interested in him. (Yay - sell him for lots of $$$$$)

Fishdoll wonders if Genoa could be talked into trading him for Bochetti.

I'm all for this.....

*yawn* AS's first post-classico fantasy story isn't evern very good. They're quoting Kaka's father as saying that Kaka wants to play in Florentino Perez's Real next year.

Is that along with ibracadabra and CR?

acmilan.com has a link where kaka's father denied making any such statements...... how poor are the reports of AS and Marca they quote people for fun it is unimagineable

They're about the most pathetic 'things' in the whole world.

They wouldn't regularly be making up BS statements if people were smart enough not to buy their ragsheets.

I think only the Real fans that like to dream buy them

Yeah that's Miz's point, Real fans are stupid!

^^ I despise this kind of generalization...