How do you know when Allegri asked Tassoti's opinion?

I suppose by watching - cameras often focus on Allegri going for Mauro's advice.

We don't exactly know what they're saying, but I guess it makes sense.

Surely, we can only guess and lament.

But remember when Carletto used to talk with Mauro - it was him speaking and Tassotti shaking his head or calmly listening. When Allegri turns to Tassotti it's mostly the other way around.

Well, I have no doubt in my mind that Tassotti is much more prepared than Allegri, and has what it takes to coach a club like Milan given his past history and all. But I still want him as vice-coach.

I like to assume that the underlying infrastructure of personnel that surrounds our team is stable; ie Tassotti stays as Vice.

I believe the same supports our cause in building for the future.

Respect.

Muchos respect. He doesn't open his beak too much, but when he does it's good stuff from Allegri.

Yes...I don't approve of his aesthetics...or agree with his philosophy, but I don't doubt his qualities or character

And this is why i think the coaching position is one of the last of our worries. I still can't wait to see Conte lose his **** if a CL call goes against him. Then Juve's true lack of class will be known to all outside of italy...

Nah...watch him then hide behind how Juve have a long way to go because they are still rebuilding blah blah. Doesn't matter they have spend 120+ MM on the market.

How are good temper and coaching skills related? Allegri might be a good boy, but he's a mediocre coach, and that's what matters in this game. I'd rather have a tw@t like Mourinho as coach than a good-for-nothing n00b like Allegri.

Ok..now while I wouldn't term him a good-for-nothing, sure there are better coaches around.

I would happily take a nice guy with a footballing aesthetic that pleases me in exchange for Max. But I wouldn't take Mourinho.

He is a winning coach for sure, but there are just too many reasons to count why I wouldn't want him.

Interview with Allegri

"Many people think that football and being a coach is just about tactics and schemes. Instead, it’s a simple thing where the minds of the players matter a lot. You have around 30 players, they’re just boys, some of them have problems with their parents, and others stay out late very often"

"As a coach you have to have the sensibility to understand when it’s right to raise your voice and when to speak in a calm manner. As a coach, you have to understand when to encourage the players and when to yell at them. The mental input has an effect on their performance. If the player is tired or distracted then he won't perform well on the pitch"

"I don’t get involved in the players’ private lives. I just tell them that it’s important to behave well. I also tell the players to make sacrifices because living the good life at the nightclubs won’t make you perform at a high level."

"There's no friction between Pato and I. The fact that he's with Barbara Berlusconi has no effect on my decisions. I feel sorry for Pato that he has spent more time in the infirmary than on the pitch."

"I'm studying English. I have two lessons per week, and I did my first interview in English with The Sun before the Arsenal-game."

"I like to drive fast, to feel the shivers when you drive a Porsche with 270 km/h, even if it's only for 3 km. I constantly get fines when I drive. I once got a fine because I thought that Via Montenapoleone was a two-way street."

"If I'm good in the kitchen? I can make oven-baked bream fish with potatoes and pasta with tomato-sauce. Tasteful and healthy."

"I've never smoked a cigarette, never smoked a pipe, never drank hard liquor. If I was in the kitchen and someone brought me cocaine, then I would probably mistake it for flour."

"I started playing in a club when I was 9. I adored Platini and I supported Juventus back then. My debut in Serie A, as a player, was vs. Milan. My first goal in Serie A was also vs. Milan. And I got my first point with Cagliari against Milan. Like it was written in the stars."

"If Berlusconi calls me before the matches? Always. He always asks me about the players. He’s affectionate, like a fan. I've been to Berlusconi's villa in Arcore 3 times. 1st time was the May 25 2010. He listened to me & his simplicity surprised me. I listen to Berlusconi and I follow him. He knows and understands football."

"Berlusconi once told me fix myself up a bit, after a press conference where I didn't look good. Now I always have a comb with me."

"Why they called me an anchovy in Livorno? Because I was tall and skinny. I weighed nothing. When I was at Pescara, Galeone called me "the conviction", because I sometimes made bad fouls."

"In Serie B, I root for Pescara and Sassuolo. My Livorno is no longer capable for fighting for the promotion to Serie A."

"I miss the sea and its freedom and sounds. And the scent that arises from the sea when the wind blows. I have a private spot in the sea on a reef, where nobody can see you. That's where I go in the summer to relax."

"I always stay up late after a game, whether we've won or not. The night before a game I go to bed at 23 & I sleep uninterrupted. Other nights, when I can't sleep, I listen to Mina, Renato Zero and Lucio Dalla."

"Where I see myself 20 years from now? At the sea. Yes, at the sea in Livorno."

(from AC Milan News/@Milanello via Twitter)

Gee, this Allegri fella has turned into quite a like-able character. Outside of his footballing philosophy, that is.

Not good enough,not good enough!

What?

He has grown in stature as a coach, at least as far as his interviews and media face is concerned. You compare this interview with his first few words to the press (two years back, when he first joined), and they are a miles apart. Sure, I may question his footballing and game tactics, but what's true is true.

I don't want Allefri Anymore in Milan. He gave away Pirlo. Remeber Allegri told Pirlo that he wouldn't play anymore has playmaker for Milan but only as side mildfielder. (that's why Pirlo went to Juventus) In his 4-3-3 there is non place for players like Pirlo. Allegri dosn't want the quality in the Middle but only muscle!! In the end..Allegri is only good for small teams.

Welcome. Pretty much what most here have been saying for the past few months!

Awesome interview.. I particularly liked this part:

"I like to drive fast, to feel the shivers when you drive a Porsche with 270 km/h, even if it's only for 3 km. I constantly get fines when I drive. I once got a fine because I thought that Via Montenapoleone was a two-way street."

Aside from the first 3 paragraphs, of course.

He likes to drive fast, that's why he always plays runners.

I see it in another manner,Porsche is a quality sports car

I hope he's driving a Porsche when he beats it from Milanello once and for all.

Funny. Cruel but funny.

Some good points he makes. who's to listen though...

He made some good points... yeah, okay, but he also sounds like an idiot by mentioning the name of Flamini (who by the way, has been back for some time injury free and yet to get playing time). Flamini himself had to come out publicly and state this.

I would have largely respected if Allegri was to say I something along the lines of: "looking back on things now I would have done some things differently, and I hope that the fans can continue to place their confidence in me and find it in their heart to forgive me for some risks that I took which did not turn out as I had planned for.

We now have to hope Juve can drop some points in these final three games, while we’d have to win all of our renaming - Then we'll see what happens..."



Instead he said: "if we continue like this then we can finish the season without regrets." ...really? without regrets?!

Anyway as it stands, its hard to see Juve slip up at this point, they are determined and motivated. It matters little what we do if they do what they have to.

I usually like most of Allegri's interviews from start to finish (this certainly was not the case today).

I am beginning to become somewhat of a neutral on the matter of him continuing on as our Milan manager. He has done a lot for the team in my eyes so far, but it can easily be broken or forgotten with a series of questionable decisions... As is now becoming the case.

I think Allegri will continue, he will be cleaning the laundry this summer so all those old folks; Nesta, Seedorf, Inzaghi, etc will **** off ... and in comes Muntari and co

That or what you said

I think Berlusconi will act. He'll have to, otherwise we'll sail in a totally wrong direction.

I didn't quite catch the meaning behind your post, but one thing is for sure, Nesta doesn't deserve to be shown the door like that of like the other veterans.

No but Pippo, Seedorf and Pirlo do ?

Relax, I was just being sarcastic in how itchy Allegri's trigger finger is when it comes to having things his way

No need to relax any further I was already in a clam, level headed state of mind.

I was simply inquiring what you meant as I truly didn't understand (the tone possibly) of your post.

Pirlo is already gone there's no use discussing whether or not he should have stayed on or not (been there done that). If I was to have it my way, he would still be here but there's no use crying over spilled milk.

Seedorf is nothing more than a back-up player now (at least for the level of playing we should be hoping to achieve)

If he chooses to stay on with with a 'true' back-up role (err... maybe), but I don't ever want to see him starting more than 10% of our games, and that's unless we really have to. Why? No, not because I dislike the guy, but I think he should recognize that his best years are behind him, and allow us to move on. Time for us to stop living in the past!

(PS. He should quit throwing tantrums when sh!t doesn't go his way - You're a grown man, act that way!)

Nesta, though is now just a shadow of his former self, is the only one that has displayed that he is still capable of the level of football which we require. He can be a solid rotational player (& great backup when need be called upon)

MvB can be in the same boat as Nesta if you ask me, but the situation is slightly different - If the guy want to leave and go PSV come season's end we'll just have to respect his wishes.

Ha, like a true Trini. I believe, I've never seen you flipped off here, you're always cool.

The only thing giving me hope, is that Carlo was also defensive in his first season and changed his approach a lot. If Allegri can do the same, it will be fine.

I don't actually want him out per se. When I knew Carlo's time was up, the first person I wanted in was Max Allegri. I even got over my apprehension about the mess he created at Cagliari when he had his head turned by Milan...but still...

To be honest, nothing is decided yet, after the Buffon hard touch. We may yet win the league on the last day after a Juventus draw, and then it'll not be as easy to see Allegri out. And who knows, what the next season holds. But anyway, Berlusconi may very well have his way, but I'd love to see the results of the next two rounds.