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Thing is, Danny, a sub-par Nesta is still probably one of the top 3 CBs in the league and one of the top 10 in Europe.
This is what our captain did last night while the guy with the armband has another mediocre game. He did make two mistakes but that's normal when he's playing for three...
I think the penalty decision was right. If you look carefully at 1:11 you can see that Burdisso gets Nesta's legs first and the ball second... that's a penalty.
The ref's performance overall was terrible though, Ambrosini should not have been shown a second yellow (or was it a straight red?), Menez should have had a penalty and some fouls were easily given for both sides.
I think the penalty decision was right. If you look carefully at 1:11 you can see that Burdisso gets Nesta's legs first and the ball second... that's a penalty.
The ref's performance overall was terrible though, Ambrosini should not have been shown a second yellow (or was it a straight red?), Menez should have had a penalty and some fouls were easily given for both sides.
Nesta is great, but he goes down like Pippo too many times, then whines about it. Girl.
He's not so bad but I'll agree he does whine... it's funny hearing that from an Ambro fan though...
Is it just me or has Nesta been put into some kind of libero like role?
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Oct 20 2009, 09:06 PM) 
Is it just me or has Nesta been put into some kind of libero like role?
Is it me or we just really miss a creative midfielder? I mean, Nesta is doing a libero. while he does it very good for a defender, it shows just how sad we are.
EDIT: btw, count me on the Nesta-for-captaincy bandwagon from now on.
I think Nesta should be captain.. when Saint Ambro is not playing.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Oct 20 2009, 07:08 PM)
I think Nesta should be captain.. when Saint Ambro is not playing.
u mean when he's sent off?
Little trash talk by Sandro. 
QUOTE (Football Italia)
Nesta: 'Kaka fears Milan'
Tuesday 20 October, 2009
Alessandro Nesta has welcomed Kaka wanting to eliminate Milan from the Champions League. “It’s because Real Madrid fear us.”
The former Rossoneri star moved to the Bernabeu this summer for £56m and will come face to face with his old teammates for the first time on Wednesday night.
Although he said he will not celebrate, Kaka did state he wanted to win the match and knock them out of the competition.
“It’s because Kaka knows us and Real Madrid fear us,” smiled Nesta in a Press conference. “They realise we have always done well in the Champions League.
“It will be exciting to see him again and play against him. He left wonderful memories in all of us in the locker room. We know his style, but players like him are unpredictable.”
It will also be a battle between the top scorers in Europe, Raul and Pippo Inzaghi.
“Pippo has not promised us any goals, but I know he cares a great deal about his record. Raul is similar, they are players who in the box can be smarter than the rest.”
Nesta’s strong performances this season after finally putting a long-term injury behind him have prompted calls for an Azzurri comeback.
“Absolutely not, I confirm my decision to retire. I will always cheer on Italy and have an excellent rapport with Marcello Lippi, but I have made my choice.
“As for injuries, this is my seventh ‘comeback’ and I hope it’s also the last. I am happy to be back and above all to be healthy. I knew I could do it.”
Tuesday 20 October, 2009
Alessandro Nesta has welcomed Kaka wanting to eliminate Milan from the Champions League. “It’s because Real Madrid fear us.”
The former Rossoneri star moved to the Bernabeu this summer for £56m and will come face to face with his old teammates for the first time on Wednesday night.
Although he said he will not celebrate, Kaka did state he wanted to win the match and knock them out of the competition.
“It’s because Kaka knows us and Real Madrid fear us,” smiled Nesta in a Press conference. “They realise we have always done well in the Champions League.
“It will be exciting to see him again and play against him. He left wonderful memories in all of us in the locker room. We know his style, but players like him are unpredictable.”
It will also be a battle between the top scorers in Europe, Raul and Pippo Inzaghi.
“Pippo has not promised us any goals, but I know he cares a great deal about his record. Raul is similar, they are players who in the box can be smarter than the rest.”
Nesta’s strong performances this season after finally putting a long-term injury behind him have prompted calls for an Azzurri comeback.
“Absolutely not, I confirm my decision to retire. I will always cheer on Italy and have an excellent rapport with Marcello Lippi, but I have made my choice.
“As for injuries, this is my seventh ‘comeback’ and I hope it’s also the last. I am happy to be back and above all to be healthy. I knew I could do it.”
FFS! nest astop being a b1tch and come back to the azzurri
Integrity. He has it!!
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Oct 21 2009, 05:39 AM)
Integrity. He has it!!
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Oct 20 2009, 09:39 PM)
Integrity. He has it!!
QUOTE (MizNelson @ Oct 21 2009, 04:12 AM)
WTF!?!?!?! can you please explain this picture.
Great to see him returning to form. It has been a slow road, perhaps a predictably slow road given his injuries, but as Tennie says, an average Nesta is still excellent.
An on form one is simply the best defender on the planet.
An on form one is simply the best defender on the planet.
QUOTE (Danny @ Oct 21 2009, 07:49 PM)
Great to see him returning to form. It has been a slow road, perhaps a predictably slow road given his injuries, but as Tennie says, an average Nesta is still excellent.
An on form one is simply the best defender on the planet.
An on form one is simply the best defender on the planet.
+ Infinity!
QUOTE (Danny @ Oct 21 2009, 07:49 PM)
Great to see him returning to form. It has been a slow road, perhaps a predictably slow road given his injuries, but as Tennie says, an average Nesta is still excellent.
An on form one is simply the best defender on the planet.
An on form one is simply the best defender on the planet.
haha he has mastered the CB/AM role very well when needed, he provides exacly what we need at every game, today we needed him and Thiago to shut down arguably the worlds top attacking side, and they did, hell thiago even got a Goal
The Italian journalist Carlo Pellegatti has nicknames for all the Milan players. Nesta's nickname is 'Tempesta Perfecta', ie 'Perfect Storm'.
I think today we've really truly seen why. Excellent defenisve work - the clearance from Pellissier when they were one on one (if most other guys tried that it probably would've been a penalty) - and two rare but nicely taken goals. Haven't seen him play this well in a long time.
Fishdoll +1 cookie to Nesta.
Seems back to his imperious best and a good partnership with Silva to....bodes well 
And to think that whether he would ever play again was the top story about Nesta not too long ago.
--Goal.com, May 7, 2009
QUOTE
Report: Milan Defender Alessandro Nesta Considers Retirement
The ex-Lazio man played his last official game almost a year ago and is allegedly set to throw in the towel.
Milan’s 3-1 defeat by Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo on May 11, 2008, might have been Alessandro Nesta’s last Serie A appearance.
The 33-year-old has missed the entire campaign due to chronic back problems and La Gazzetta dello Sport reports this morning that he is considering quitting football.
The former Italian international featured in a friendly against Tiran last October and seemed close to making his comeback, but suffered a relapse and underwent surgery in February.
The rehabilitation process is now over and Nesta has resumed running at Milanello, but he has apparently not made much headway, despite the team's medical staff insisting that he is ‘clinically healed’.
Milan can’t wait on the defender forever and expect an answer from him over the next few weeks, as they will have to look for a replacement on the transfer market ahead of next season.
Nesta has represented only Lazio and Milan at club level and was capped 78 times by Italy.
The ex-Lazio man played his last official game almost a year ago and is allegedly set to throw in the towel.
Milan’s 3-1 defeat by Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo on May 11, 2008, might have been Alessandro Nesta’s last Serie A appearance.
The 33-year-old has missed the entire campaign due to chronic back problems and La Gazzetta dello Sport reports this morning that he is considering quitting football.
The former Italian international featured in a friendly against Tiran last October and seemed close to making his comeback, but suffered a relapse and underwent surgery in February.
The rehabilitation process is now over and Nesta has resumed running at Milanello, but he has apparently not made much headway, despite the team's medical staff insisting that he is ‘clinically healed’.
Milan can’t wait on the defender forever and expect an answer from him over the next few weeks, as they will have to look for a replacement on the transfer market ahead of next season.
Nesta has represented only Lazio and Milan at club level and was capped 78 times by Italy.
--Goal.com, May 7, 2009
nah he's got maybe 3 years left with the way he's currently playing if no injuries. I don't think he'll make it to 40 but 36 is certainly reasonable.
Sportitalia has a long piece about Nesta's rebirth. it's really quite positive.
The Milannews editor is perhaps going a bit over the top in his praise -- he's calling for him to get the armband (which I think is fair given his on and off field behavior) but he's also comparing this year's Nesta to Franco Baresi. That..may be a bit much.
That said, he's really back. And right now, I think he's the most important player on the team.
The Milannews editor is perhaps going a bit over the top in his praise -- he's calling for him to get the armband (which I think is fair given his on and off field behavior) but he's also comparing this year's Nesta to Franco Baresi. That..may be a bit much.
That said, he's really back. And right now, I think he's the most important player on the team.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Oct 25 2009, 05:38 PM)
Sportitalia has a long piece about Nesta's rebirth. it's really quite positive.
The Milannews editor is perhaps going a bit over the top in his praise -- he's calling for him to get the armband (which I think is fair given his on and off field behavior) but he's also comparing this year's Nesta to Franco Baresi. That..may be a bit much.
That said, he's really back. And right now, I think he's the most important player on the team.
The Milannews editor is perhaps going a bit over the top in his praise -- he's calling for him to get the armband (which I think is fair given his on and off field behavior) but he's also comparing this year's Nesta to Franco Baresi. That..may be a bit much.
That said, he's really back. And right now, I think he's the most important player on the team.
Nesta is this club's MVP, no doubt. I would really like to see him or Pirlo made the official captain. No offense to ambro but....yea.
Milan are damn lucky that Nesta has made a full recovery and has found his old self. One place where Milan are well covered is CB. Nesta should be the captain, he is the better replacement for Il Capitano. Ambrosini should keep the bench warm as he has been useless this season aside from getting bookings. Neither is Gattuso, if he don't watch it Abbate will make him personal bench warmer.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Oct 26 2009, 04:08 AM)
The Milannews editor is perhaps going a bit over the top in his praise -- he's calling for him to get the armband (which I think is fair given his on and off field behavior) but he's also comparing this year's Nesta to Franco Baresi. That..may be a bit much.
Now goal.com's running a debate in which they declare him the world's best defender... (of course, it's Carlo Garganese
)I mean, he surely is among the top 5 or 10 best defenders. but THE best? that's pushing it.
Who's better, then?
Ah-oh
Please don't take this the wrong way, but I think it'll be better if I don't. I didn't make myself clear enough in my previous post and I really should have. the more I try to explain what I really meant, the more I will worsen the situation for me!
Nesta's been amazing this season. that's all I can say.
Please don't take this the wrong way, but I think it'll be better if I don't. I didn't make myself clear enough in my previous post and I really should have. the more I try to explain what I really meant, the more I will worsen the situation for me!
Nesta's been amazing this season. that's all I can say.
I think it's a fair enough question, zeddie, and Fishdoll won't bite you for answering.
Of the centerbacks currently playing in major leagues around the world, who else would you put in the top 5?
Of the centerbacks currently playing in major leagues around the world, who else would you put in the top 5?
Thanks Captain! 
He has been consistently amazing this season. I don't think he lacks anything compared to all the other top CB's at the moment so calling him the best is not crazy, he's as good as anyone else at least.
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Oct 26 2009, 03:55 PM)
I mean, he surely is among the top 5 or 10 best defenders. but THE best? that's pushing it.
He has been consistently amazing this season. I don't think he lacks anything compared to all the other top CB's at the moment so calling him the best is not crazy, he's as good as anyone else at least.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Oct 26 2009, 06:54 PM)
I think it's a fair enough question, zeddie, and Fishdoll won't bite you for answering.
Of the centerbacks currently playing in major leagues around the world, who else would you put in the top 5?
Of the centerbacks currently playing in major leagues around the world, who else would you put in the top 5?
Well, even if I name one, that'd mean he's one of the best not "the best" - which was my point. like dst said, he's at least as good as anyone else. IMO there are a few who are as good as anyone else too. so these few defenders who are as good as each other form that top x.
Terry and Puyol (judging them based on their performance over the past 12 months) are the two I'm sure I'd put in my top 5 list.
QUOTE (dst @ Oct 26 2009, 06:58 PM)
He has been consistently amazing this season. I don't think he lacks anything compared to all the other top CB's at the moment so calling him the best is not crazy, he's as good as anyone else at least.
I think he's still can improve a little. in the past few games, there have been a few moments where the Nesta of 2007 Athens final would have done better. he's so damn near his top form but not there yet.
Fair enough. I disagree on Terry - personally I think he's overrated - but we're all welcome to our opinions.
Fishdoll rather likes Puyol.
I disagree on Terry - personally I think he's overrated - but we're all welcome to our opinions.Fishdoll rather likes Puyol.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Oct 26 2009, 07:17 PM)
Fair enough. I disagree on Terry - personally I think he's overrated - but we're all welcome to our opinions.
Fishdoll rather likes Puyol.
I disagree on Terry - personally I think he's overrated - but we're all welcome to our opinions.Fishdoll rather likes Puyol.
I never much liked Terry either but there came a point where I had to admit he's a very solid defender.
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Oct 26 2009, 04:46 PM)
I think he's still can improve a little. in the past few games, there have been a few moments where the Nesta of 2007 Athens final would have done better. he's so damn near his top form but not there yet.
He certainly can improve, he still has not scored a hat-trick. No really, I agree.
he will undergo nose surgery i think he will be rested for napoli game now
Fishdoll ow.
[AC Milan announces that the footballer Alessandro Nesta had surgery to fix the microfracture to his nose. The operation was done by Doctor Paolo Marconi. The player will be at the disposition of the staff for training tomorrow, in advance of the away game to Napoli.]
So will we see him with a facemask?
QUOTE
A.C. MILAN COMUNICATO UFFICIALE
26/10/2009
MILANO - L'A.C. Milan comunica che il calciatore Alessandro Nesta è stato sottoposto oggi alla riduzione della microfrattura delle ossa nasali, da parte del dottor Paolo Marconi. Il giocatore rossonero sarà regolarmente a disposizione dello Staff tecnico del Milan per l'allenamento di domani, in vista della trasferta di Napoli.
26/10/2009
MILANO - L'A.C. Milan comunica che il calciatore Alessandro Nesta è stato sottoposto oggi alla riduzione della microfrattura delle ossa nasali, da parte del dottor Paolo Marconi. Il giocatore rossonero sarà regolarmente a disposizione dello Staff tecnico del Milan per l'allenamento di domani, in vista della trasferta di Napoli.
[AC Milan announces that the footballer Alessandro Nesta had surgery to fix the microfracture to his nose. The operation was done by Doctor Paolo Marconi. The player will be at the disposition of the staff for training tomorrow, in advance of the away game to Napoli.]
So will we see him with a facemask?
QUOTE (Tennie @ Oct 26 2009, 05:09 PM)
So will we see him with a facemask?
If we do, will fishdoll have to suffer a bigger or smaller squeal?
Smaller. And he'll be smug about it.
QUOTE (dst @ Oct 26 2009, 03:18 PM)
If we do, will fishdoll have to suffer a bigger or smaller squeal?
i think so
I think he's 3rd behind Terry and Puyol personally. But that's nothing to be ashamed of. If he keeps this up for the rest of the season then it'll surely be a 1a/1b/1c type scenario, there will be nothing between them.
(except for Nesta being, well, better.)
If the Nesta of today is good, I wonder what he was like at Lazio. Can't imagine it.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Oct 26 2009, 07:58 AM)
Who's better, then?
puyol, vidic, ferdinand, terry, chiellini, lucio, samuel, carragher and etc are all in the top.
Nesta is quality but Puyol is better currently.
QUOTE (Bluesummers @ Oct 27 2009, 11:46 AM)
puyol, vidic, ferdinand, terry, chiellini, lucio, samuel, carragher and etc are all in the top.
Nesta is quality but Puyol is better currently.
Nesta is quality but Puyol is better currently.
What??
Of that lot Terry is probably the only one who's worth mentioning, because of his tenaciousness, and drive. Don't even get me started on Carragher. Chiellini...maybe we'll see.
Puyol is better, because his team is performing better? Because that reasoning cannot apply when you're comparing two players in isolation, and deciding who's skills are better. Nesta is easily the most skilled CB of his generation.
QUOTE (Bluesummers @ Oct 27 2009, 05:16 AM)
puyol, vidic, ferdinand, terry, chiellini, lucio, samuel, carragher and etc are all in the top.
Nesta is quality but Puyol is better currently.
Nesta is quality but Puyol is better currently.
Carragher? Are you serious? Carragher is a terrible defender. Watch the goals Liverpool conceed, a good 90% are his fault. Nowhere near World class, he's just average. He has no pace, can't read the game, makes wreckless tackles, has a bad tempremant.. I wouldn't even have him on the bench at Milan.
Ferdinand makes too many mistakes to be World class as well, in my opinion.
I said don't get me started on Carragher. What the heck is it with you Kurt Walker? Can't you read English?
*announces the picking on kurt walker week, dst is a special invitee*
*announces the picking on kurt walker week, dst is a special invitee*
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Oct 27 2009, 07:35 AM)
I said don't get me started on Carragher. What the heck is it with you Kurt Walker? Can't you read English?
*announces the picking on kurt walker week, dst is a special invitee*
*announces the picking on kurt walker week, dst is a special invitee*
Oh, did you? Sorry, I tend to ignore your posts.
Oh, and what's with naming me!? Why does nobody else have their name slapshed all over the net.
If you didn't want to be named, you should think of changing your nick to something like Villaboy or Birmingham sucks balls.
What else am I supposed to call you but your name? dst's addressed by an affectionate dimunitive of his official name.
Tennie/Miz would have my balls if I called them by their real name, and I value my balls very much.
As for slapping your name on the internet...haven't you heard? If you're on facebook you're alredy done for. As you're reading this, there are salivating pedophiles fantasising about you.
What else am I supposed to call you but your name? dst's addressed by an affectionate dimunitive of his official name.
Tennie/Miz would have my balls if I called them by their real name, and I value my balls very much.
As for slapping your name on the internet...haven't you heard? If you're on facebook you're alredy done for. As you're reading this, there are salivating pedophiles fantasising about you.
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Oct 27 2009, 07:46 AM)
If you didn't want to be named, you should think of changing your nick to something like Villaboy or Birmingham sucks balls.
What else am I supposed to call you but your name? dst's addressed by an affectionate dimunitive of his official name.
Tennie/Miz would have my balls if I called them by their real name, and I value my balls very much.
As for slapping your name on the internet...haven't you heard? If you're on facebook you're alredy done for. As you're reading this, there are salivating pedophiles fantasising about you.
What else am I supposed to call you but your name? dst's addressed by an affectionate dimunitive of his official name.
Tennie/Miz would have my balls if I called them by their real name, and I value my balls very much.
As for slapping your name on the internet...haven't you heard? If you're on facebook you're alredy done for. As you're reading this, there are salivating pedophiles fantasising about you.
3 things.
1. My username does not contain ' Walker'.
2. Facebook is ghey.
3. You spelled peadophiles wrong. I think I'm going to become the forums Grammar Nazi.
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