Regardless of the seasons's outcome - No!

Rijkaard would be great. I wonder no-one's bothered to sign him after he left Spain. The reason Barça are the strongest team in the world is mainly attributable to his earlier work.

Never saw this post. I made this exact same point elsewhere.

Realistically there is Gasperini and Benitez. The rest of them are tied up or not quality enough.

To let a coach go without having any precise idea who to approach next and why (as I'm sure is the case) will be the downfall. It's always a surefire recipe for disaster and we have seen it happen to every time.

Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri expects to still be bossing the Diavolo next season. “My work here is not done.”

Rumours are suggesting that club owner Silvio Berlusconi is thinking of replacing the tactician should he not deliver a second consecutive League title.

“I’m happy at Milan,” said the former Cagliari Coach who has a contract at San Siro until June 2014. “My work here has only just begun.

“I have an excellent relationship with Berlusconi and he told me to not think about the rumours which are circulating.”

The Rossoneri were looking good to retain their crown, but their Champions League exit to Barcelona was followed up by some lacklustre Serie A displays.

“We’re still in the hunt for the Scudetto despite the fact that our chances have been reduced,” added Allegri with his team three points shy of Juventus.

“We reached the last eight of the Champions League and we are fighting for the title. We have to win against Atalanta in order to not give Juventus the title mathematically.

“Of course I hoped that Juve wouldn’t win at Novara, as I hope they don’t get the points versus Lecce. We just can’t make any mistakes.”

Some at Milan are blaming the club’s League position on injuries, but Allegri has another theory. “We are paying the price for a difficult start.

“Last term we collected eight points in the first five games, this time around we only got five.

“It’s clear that when you net so few and are up against a Juventus side who are collecting results then you can’t allow yourselves to make a mistake.”

Well I think if he continues with the plan/mindset he has shown this season he has to go out. But I will still give him one more year (as is written in his contract).

Remember Carlo was also criticised for being extra defensive. In fact in his first year at Milan we were mostly 5th or 6th throughout. It was only later that he hit upon that formula that satisfied everyone. I will open a tactics thread for next season where I hope we can discuss this better.

That's a great idea.

But problem is, Ancelotti did understand the concept of a midfield with vision, he coached Zidane after all, he had a Parma with vision prior to Milan and he played at a pretty flashy Milan earlier. My point is, although he was too defensive, he never misunderstood the importance of creation. Allegri seems to do just that - look at the players he's having trouble to find a place - it's Aquilani, it was Dinho, it's also Robinho to an extent.

Most people when they want Max out are falling into the same trap as people who want Pato, Rino, Seedorf etc etc out. Assuming that their going out automatically means someone of a higher quality is coming in as if these people were occupying space and that was the only reason management were not getting anyone in.

But problem is, Ancelotti did understand the concept of a midfield with vision, he coached Zidane after all, he had a Parma with vision prior to Milan and he played at a pretty flashy Milan earlier. My point is, although he was too defensive, he never misunderstood the importance of creation. Allegri seems to do just that - look at the players he's having trouble to find a place - it's Aquilani, it was Dinho, it's also Robinho to an extent.

Silvio Berlusconi has insisted that AC Milan have no intention to replace head coach Massimiliano Allegri at the end of the season.

A number of recent reports suggested that the Rossoneri were ready to part company with their current trainer if they fail to successfully defend their Serie A title.However, Berlusconi has now made it clear that the 44-year-old Allegri will still be the man in charge in the 2012-13 campaign.

“Do I still have faith in Allegri? Yes, I’ve already confirmed him as the Milan coach for next season,” Berlusconi stated to reporters.

Allegri was appointed Milan coach in the summer of 2010, and guided the San Siro side to the Scudetto in his first season in charge.

The Rossoneri currently sit second in the Serie A table, trailing leaders Juventus by one point with two more games to go.

Right decision. I don't want to go back to square one with a Rijkaard or Van Basten and let's face it, unless we add important players to the squad great managers won't risk their reputation to take this job. Max deserves one more year, hopefully with a healthy squad and a few good signings in the areas we're lacking. we should be OK.

It's not Muntari that bothers me. It's the fact that Muntari plays where we should have a creative figure..that bothers me.

It's not Muntari that bothers me. It's the fact that Muntari plays where we should have a creative figure..that bothers me.

Precisely. I've already stated that I have no problem with Muntari being Nocerino's sub or playing sometimes instead of him, but what irks me is that Allegri deploys him as a playmaker, which is pretty insane.

he ruins everything he touches

Han, you're exaggerating.

Wow. Anyone read $itlegri's latest interview? I really hope it's just a translation issue...otherwise what an arrogant obstinate moron :wow:

It probably isn't, we've heard all this BS before.

MILAN / FOOTBALL Allegri: "Berlusconi has promised me, Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva will remain"


In London, after the defeat to Arsenal, there was a bit 'more of a discussion ...
"But Ibra has realized that it was totally inappropriate. What is great about him is that discussions are over in five minutes. I have had discussions with many players, even with Zlatan when he was wrong. But Milan in this time can not be separated from Thiago and Ibra. And Pato. The next season should be his. "

Some critics might say that letting go away Pirlo is not a normal thing.
"And I would say that the departure of Pirlo at Milan was also a choice by Andrea and society. If Juve had not won the league so I would not be bothered with this story. The year before Pirlo
did not play because it was not well, but we won the championship and nobody said anything. "

He gets angry when they say players like claws muscle?
"No, but it is not true. We played with at least one quality midfielder until we have had available. Would protest usually four attacking players, which is a median Nocerino more offensive than defensive. "

So the label of killer quality does not bother ...
"I have not killed anyone, let alone Pirlo. Go elsewhere with other motivation is good. And it was nice to amend Count those that were his initial ideas and Pirlo put in the position he prefers. "


Changing the athletic training?
"There will be no revolutions. Will anything change as we have to analyze and to learn from the mistakes made. But there's no one to put on
the dock. "


How do you respond to players who speak little of the blame?
"I wonder why, just talk only with those who do not play ... Unfortunately sometimes when you play a word is not enough, nor two, or one hundred. From players, it is hardly self-critical. But I value training and playing, the rest does not interest me. "

When he saw that Chelsea won the Champions league what did you think?
"Thank goodness I did not go catenaccio like Di Matteo, otherwise I would be massacred. " Joke, only an ignorant person can reduce a great tactical match with the term "catenaccio". Chelsea did well. "

The reproach of being a bit 'static thinking in football. For the next season will change anything in the game system?
"Sure, I'll play with 2-3-2-1-2".

But it is a 5-3-2 ...
"Why, what is the 4-2-4? A 4-4-2. But the coaches who give numbers like a lot."

How could he be so dismissive when asked about his communication problem with the players?

Maybe I'm reading too much between the lines here but he comes off as arrogant and unaffected....and stubborn as f**k. He also seems to be laying more blame on the players than on his own $h!t methods.
Of course I'm not his biggest fan so my perception may be somewhat skewed

All coaches are arrogant, it comes with the trade. I've yet to meet one or see one that isn't as such. Even the greats, capello, fergi, mou, del bosque etc etc.. are all arrogant.

And you, Blue? Would you be lying if you said you are not arrogant? Or are you a tad more humble, understanding, and down-to-earth? Just asking.

Guardiola.

I read he once said he'd be nothing without these player somewhere else, but they would equally shine in every other team. not the exact quote but something alone those lines.


I know deep down he might not believe it himself, but he wouldn't have said it if he was arrogant (or wasn't humble) enough.