Perhaps his wisdom teeth are better than Huntelaar's

Who knew that was such a big issue in football

Both, actually.

continue to make statements like this and you will lose your precious milan. Your days are numbered old man. less than a 1000 season tickets Serves him right.

If we lose this battle, Galliani needs to go end of story.

^^

Not really up to him, if he's allowed more money to spend then he'd definitely do it I guess.

Exactly.

Silvio right now has that leash so tight on Galliani that ha can barely breath atm.

The problem is Silvio here. Galliani is just the puppit that is thrust into the limelight when things are going badly, whereas Silvio is the one pushing his way to the front of the line when there is a photo op.

Guys you have to remember that the sale of Kaka has balanced the books, that means we don't have any more cash and the Club has to raise the money themselves, I guess the rebuilding process that should have started 2 yrs ago has just begun, I've been a fan since 1991, this type of stuff happens, we just need to get behind the Team and support the Club that we love, it become difficult when it seems that the club has no motivation, but this is the real of our Loyalty. At the END things will be the same as they was, remember that we were at same situation when we sold Shevchenko, now it's all up to Pato and Rhino and i think if they get on top shape we will win evrything...

FORZA MILAN

So... Zhirkov has signed for Cheslea. was he a target for us?

Why don't we sign someone...

Well media said he was

I don't really know though, but its strange that he signed for them seeing as they already have A.Cole.

£££

I don't think it's money, CSKA are paying good money... but what puzzles me more is what Chelsea need him for?

Exactly

And what player would want to sit on the bench for weeks on end just for a couple of extra £££?

It's success then! anyone can see Chelsea have a better chance of winning something than Milan do.

There's some wierd betting patterns going on in this country that Peter Crouch could join Milan, I hope to god this isn't true.

I would if that happened

And I really don't think I could stand watching Milan matches when he's playing

?? I like him. For his talent, he's done remarkably well.

Well coz Carlo is manager, and he'd obviously sleep better at night, playing a LB on the right flank.

Or he intends to play Zhirkov much further up in a 4-3-3 kind of setup. I mean if he's called Russian Ronaldinho, it doesn't make sense for him to play at LB. Malouda might be the one warming the bench is what I think.

A really great and important striker simply cannot be Peter Crouch! I refuse to believe this but I'd feel sorry for myself and every Milan fan in the world if it did happen.

BREAKING NEWS: Milan Ultras Launch Agressive Protests At Milanello
Rossoneri Ultras are causing havoc outside Milan's training complex with aggressive behaviour and flares being thrown at the ground and towards police...

6 Jul 2009 11:50:57

"Anyone who tries to stop us will end up in hospital," chanted the 100 or so fans outside the club, according to Sky Sport Italia.

Milan's first day back from the summer holidays has got off to the worst possible start as hundreds of angry Ultras caused trouble outside the club's training ground during today's lunch-hour.

Bottles, various objects and flares were hurled towards the club buildings as journalists from Sky Sport Italia ran for cover. Fans continued to launch heavy insults towards the club's directors, unhappy that the pre-season, which begins later today, kicks-off with no new striker or signings following the departure of Kaka to Real Madrid.

The Ultras aimed their anger towards the club's owner, Silvio Berlusconi, and vice-president Adriano Galliani. They are clearly angered by Berlusconi's comments in today's edition of La Gazzetta Dello Sport where the chief claims the club are stronger than Inter.

"Anyone who tries to stop us will end up in hospital," chanted the 100 or so fans outside the club, according to Sky Sport Italia.

Police soon arrived at the scene and restored some order, but the Ultras are in no mood for conciliation. The protests have been toned down somewhat following the police presence, but the fans are demanding answers.

Leonardo and Galliani are expected to give a press conference later today.

Lol...

He'll play further forward. I can't see Malouda playing as much under Ancelotti as he has under previous managers.

Right right I forgot Carlo's tactical genius where he managed to play about 7 defenders in one formation

Can't wait to see how the Chelsea fans start reacting to Carlo's coward style of football and negative tactics.

Good to see them acting on this.

The pathetic number of season tickets sold also gives me a sense of satisfation. Can't wait to see what happens if the big name striker turns out to be the clown that is Crouch

Carlo will do well in the Champions League, but he won't, or shouldn't, be given the opportunity to show it. Scolari was doing poorly in the league and got the sack, while he was still in the Champions League. If Carlo does just as porrly in the league, he'll get the sack too. Carlo isn't a Premier League manager, he'll get found out very quickly, in my opinion.

I can't see him doing that good in the CL either

At Milan he's always had that 1 star player that turned a game on its head in seconds, first it was Sheva then it was Kaka, at Chelsea he has a strong team but he doesn't have that difference maker that can create magic out of nothing.

When Carlo won the CLs we won them because he had a great team and great individuals, the first CL was won because he probably had the best team in Europe at the time, even the league was won because he had a team full of stars from back to front. The second CL was won because of Kaka dragging everyone on.

The moment the team wasn't of 5 star quality anymore we started to struggle, barely making the CL even not making it on one occasion.

At Chelsea he has a good team. But I don't think its enough to carry them along to CL win or an EPL win. My bet? Chelsea get knocked out at the quarter finals in the CL I don't see them getting any further then that. Not unless they buy a true star player that can make the difference.

not surprised one bit.

our ultras are angels when you consider the utter **** silvio/fester been serving club for the past 3 seasons.

Great deal for them, they need more players if they are to compete in champions league.

Oh my it's getting worse, I kinda wish we'd stick to oldies now!!


This is what I've been thinking from the very beginning, I'd actually be surprised if we got anyone.

So it seems that even if somebody will come, it wont be someone noteworthy. Then there is the issue of fans protesting, I'd say this is turning into a mess

I'd say already turned into a mess....Peter Crouch for gods sake!!
Possibly losing Huntelaar to a french side and now this......



Ancora Adriano Galliani: "Ho letto cose strane, che noi avremmo 800 abbonamenti allo stadio. Il dato degli abbonamenti di oggi è 6724 abbonamenti,

just to blow the season ticket sales rumour away...nearly 7,000 have been sold down on last year but not by much

galliani just said that he is going to sign some one but it will take a while and he hinted fabiano

link?..or source?

acmilan.com
just read the press

not on the breaking news section..english or italian

its not in the breaking news all he said was that he made a bid and he was talking about Brazilian talents and he said we could soon have another one

http://www.acmilan.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=87174

Makes sense. It makes no difference to me, if we buy in July or August..as long as we do buy. I might be crucified for this, but I've always liked Galliani...more than Silvio. I think he does the best he can. He's human and he's made mistakes but mistakes I can live with.

Chelsea would be 5 times the club they are if they had Galliani instead of Kenyon.

I think it makes a lot of difference.

La Gazzetta dello Sport

The Milan fans protest
Galliani: "A minority"


MILANELLO (Varese), 6 July 2009 - The key word? Confidence. The fireworks? Forgotten. It's a time of belt-tightening; of prudent spending. But there is still optimism. "Milan will continue to be Milan," said Adriano Galliani at the press conference that opened the Rossoneri's season. Besides, Silvio Berlusconi himself has no doubts: "My Milan is as good as Inter," he told the Gazzetta.

ANGER AND THE FUTURE - But go and tell that to the fans. Confused and abandoned, there was no invasion at Milanello. They are diehard sentimentalists who expressed their love with anger; they are still hurt by the sale of Kakà, an incomparable symbol. There were those who stepped out of the crowd, and raised their voices and threw things: "Protesting is fair enough," said Galliani, "but none of us is falling apart; we have simply decided to keep an eye on the balance sheet and to look to our young players. We have Pato, an undeniable talent, then Beretta, Zigoni and Di Gennaro who are the guarantee of our future."

LIFE GOES ON - The managing director acknowledged everyone. Absolutely everyone. He said: "Here we are for the 24th year at the club with Berlusconi's name on it, the most successful club in the world." He stressed: "No one is like Milan, neither in Europe nor around the world. We are unique and proud to be so. But today is a time of renewal: here is new coach Leonardo and the new captain Ambrosini." In other words, as far as Galliani is concerned, "life goes on". Even without Kakà, just as is the case at Manchester United where everyone is holding their breath to see what happens after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo and Tevez. The issue is always the same: the football world has to fight against the "unfair competition" from Spain.

SEASON TICKETS - He is not one to grasp at straws, and soon got into the detail: "Milan knows how to renew itself, it has outlived everything and everybody. It seemed that the world had ended after Sacchi, then came Capello, Zaccheroni and Ancelotti. And now we begin again with Leo. Innovative selections are part of Milan's DNA. Leonardo is like Sacchi and Capello: none of them had coached in Serie A. But here he is, and we think he is equal to the role. Only Kakà has left, and he will be the only one to go." Battle-hardened and unassailable as always. He was also annoyed with the press when they reminded him that up to today 6,724 season tickets have been sold compared with 8,493 last year: "Sure there has been a drop, but only a small one: that means that most of the fans agree with the club."

LEO AND HUMILITY - Leonardo listened carefully and remained optimistic: "After a month I'm even more convinced I made the right choice. I feel good as the coach of Milan. Paolo and Kakà are not here anymore, but with Ambrosini there is still some Rossonero DNA." And don't talk to him about a weakened Milan: "I know there is a very talented squad. I am convinced that a competitive team can be created from this squad. I've got lots of ideas in mind. Speed and intensity; I'm sure we can do great things." A brief pause; then he warned: "But there needs to be a change of mentality; some humility is required."

LUIS FABIANO - Leonardo had no doubts: "Ronaldinho is a talent. Now he has to take on his responsibilities. He has to train. He's a resource: he needs to bring out all of his tremendous class." Another gamble for the new Milan coach who doesn't regard Galliani and Berlusconi as burdens. "The President is a visionary and passionate man; he wants to win 8-0 and always hold on to the ball. I want my lads to know how to hide the ball; that's part of who I am. I'm Brazilian." And he summed up: "I hope Nesta makes a full recovery. The driving force on the flanks? The Cissokho saga has complicated things a bit." But Leonardo, who never stops smiling, was not too concerned. He prefers Luis Fabiano to Huntelaar as a striker: "The Dutchman plays in the area, Luis Fabiano plays on the edge, holds the ball and provides more movement."

PIRLO AND ETO'O - A press conference short on excitement, in other words. It is worth noting a couple of comments from Galliani. Like this one about Pirlo: "He is not being sold; I don't think he's leaving. If an offer were to arrive we would let him know, but he wants to stay with us. Eto'o? He is an important player who is asking for too much money; an excessive figure." Milan's objectives? This is worth taking note of: "One of the top three places," said the managing director. "We've got the squad to do it and to do well in the Champions League."

Its funny how he says that Milan are still competitive yet he ends the entire rant with "Milan will aim for the top 3 places" What happened to aiming for top spot and winning the CL. Milan are far from competative and he knows and so do the fans. Don't try to feed us BS about the president when he's the one that has put Milan in this position.

And regarding the youngsters, fair enough that he's pointing to Pato, but don't say that Di Gennaro, Zigoni and Barretta are our future, Di Gennaro I'm not a big fan of and I don't think he's good enough either. And Barretta and Zigoni we know nothing of. They're coming from Primavera sides, they might flop big time when it comes to playing in Serie A

The Milan fans protest
Galliani: "A minority"
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Iranians protest
The government: "A minority"

I Agree with u .... Sometimes when u see a youngster u know that he will be a star like pato i saw him in world cup in japan between Barcelona and Internastional i was surprised with this kid and when milan signed him i had faith in him and he didnt disappointed us..

Report: Milan Director Ariedo Braida Flies To Brazil For Miranda & Hernanes

Braida has travelled to South America to attend Pato’s wedding and could resume talks with Sao Paulo over the highly-rated pair.

Milan supporters voiced their anger at the club’s lack of activity in the transfer market yesterday, however, there could soon be some movement as the Rossoneri plot a chart for Brazilian duo Hernanes and Joao Miranda.

Despite Kaka’s departure for Real Madrid, the Rossoneri have yet to make a single signing this summer, aside for central defender Thiago Silva, who has been training at Milanello for the past six months.

However, director general Ariedo Braida is now in Brazil. Star striker Alexandre Pato will tie the knot with actress Sthefany Brito tomorrow, and Calciomercato.it claims the director will take this opportunity to sound out Sao Paulo over midfielder Hernanes and central defender Miranda.

The duo have long been targets for the Rossoneri, but Sao Paulo warned last month that cash-strapped Milan do not have the required funds to sign them, sporting director Joao Paulo de Jesus Lopes joking that the players are worth considerably more than a crate of bananas.

Miranda reportedly has a €14 million rescission clause, while Hernanes is valued at around €40m.

Milan could turn to Internacional hitman Nilmar after Real Madrid rejected their offer for Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. The Rossoneri have also been scared off by Sevilla, who slapped a €30m price tag on Luis Fabiano.

Look if this is true I can't really fault the management.

I mean seriously 30 million for Fabiano?? I wouldn't pay a penny over 20 million for either Fabiano or Huntelaar, and that's a risk in itself.

Can we get both Hernanes and Miranda? Doesn't Thiago technically occupy one non-EU spot already??

Don't really know.

I think we only have one spot left.

Hernanes would be my choice of the 2 Brazilians as we need that type of player in the midfield to take over from Seedorf. But 40m? No way he's worth that much

I'd offer around 15-20m max for him. He's not even a reguar international player for Brazil and has only played in the Brazilian league.

Regarding the striker position. I think Real would be happy with around 13-15m for Huntelaar and they wouldn't make it difficuilt for us like other clubs have been doing I'm sure of it

Well u have i think 2-3 spots for non-EU and Thiago got one, i think they will try to get one of Hernanes or Miranda not both of the because they want to get Dzeko next season so they want one sport to be free

there is some reports saying that KAKA`s 67 million was spent on milan club and they will sell pirlo to finance the new transfer .... That is really BS

i think 20 mil is max what Huntelaar worth and 25 mil max for Hernanes.. He's good player a good replacement for seedorf

I have to admit, I'm beginning to hate the club's fetish for Brazilians...