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Indeed we are. Some things never change.
Zambrotta and Ronaldinho have grown into the game but Inzaghi has missed from an acute angle after rounding the goalkeeper following a one-two with Ronaldinho and has also headed wide from inside the area.
EDIT: Jesus wept. Should've been 2-0 but Di Vaio curled his shot the wrong way.
EDIT 2: And now, 25 seconds later, its 1-1. Ambrosini via Ronaldinho.
Ronni should of finished that header, but still I am impressed by our signings. I hope inzaghi gets replaced 2nd half. Which I see now he is.
Edit: Sheva For Janku?
Edit: This 3-3-3-1 formi. Is fucking sexy right now.
Every single move is down to Ronaldinho right now. Five good chances for us to score in the opening ten minutes of the second half. Just hope we put some away.
And yeah, Shevchenko for Jankulovski. Strange formation!
Shevvvvvvaaaaaaaaaaaa. OMG
Misses.
That is precisely why I hoped we'd put one of those chances away. Not looking good now.
That is precisely why I hoped we'd put one of those chances away. Not looking good now.
This game hurts.
Edit: Never seen Anncilotti smoke on the sidelines before.
2-1 down and Emerson comes on?
This game hurts.
Edit: Never seen Anncilotti smoke on the sidelines before.
I'm pretty sure I haven't either and am sure it tells us something.
2-1 down and Emerson comes on?
All the other attacking players were out there or had been brought off (Inzaghi).
Better team lost.
Definitely. Ronaldinho, Zambrotta and Flamini did well today, Shevchenko's movement was good - ready for the ball to come through to him so he could tap it or head it in only for a defender to intervene and Bologna's goalkeeper Francesco Antonioli made some excellent saves, especially from Shevchenko.
As is always the case with Serie A, we now have an international break which winds me up at this point in the season. You wait for Serie A to start, you get one game and then there's a week off.
My heart is still racing.
Better team lost.
actually we are a shit terrible team right now.
our players are no longer as determined as they were 5 years ago, every player they have is someone ancelotti doesn't want, he is smoking because he knows he is about to be fired and replaced by rijkaard, I have this feeling.
next year kaka will leave because we fail to go back to europe, yet i just hope we change the way we manage things, buying players thats actually helpful to the coach.
zambrotta maldini kaladze jankulovski?
pretty shitty defence line, I think we've tested this defence line enough in the friendlies. they can do well against good teams due to experience, but they can crash against any other team because they are so slow.
p.s.why the hell would you loan out oddo for one year when he will just come back washed up?
next game will be VERY interesting, imagine how kaka and ronaldinho will co-exist on the field. make time or break time.
Yaohan, I completely disagree with you. Also make one big post next time.
wrathchild_uk
31-08-2008, 16:19
OMG triple post!! :shocking:
actually we are a shit terrible team right now.
our players are no longer as determined as they were 5 years ago, every player they have is someone ancelotti doesn't want, he is smoking because he knows he is about to be fired and replaced by rijkaard, I have this feeling.
next year kaka will leave because we fail to go back to europe, yet i just hope we change the way we manage things, buying players thats actually helpful to the coach.
They aren't lacking the determination of five years ago - except for Gattuso - and I think Ancelotti wants every single player he has. Rijkaard might replace him later in the season but if he does you can't exactly say that we've been harsh in making such a decision. We win Serie A this season or Ancelotti goes, that's pretty much how Galliani has laid it out.
If Kaka leaves, it won't be because we haven't qualified for Europe, it'll be because he's going to go regardless. We have bought players in Zambrotta and Flamini who are very helpful to the coach. Ronaldinho isn't exactly useless either and nor is Shevchenko.
The reason we didn't buy a goalkeeper is because Abbiati refused to move to Torino. That isn't being noticed by a large number of fans.
zambrotta maldini kaladze jankulovski?
pretty shitty defence line, I think we've tested this defence line enough in the friendlies. they can do well against good teams due to experience, but they can crash against any other team because they are so slow.
p.s.why the hell would you loan out oddo for one year when he will just come back washed up?
We got some money for Oddo, I'm guessing. Plus we must believe he'll be able to play at the top level for up to three years. Bayern have an option to sign him next summer if they want to.
next game will be VERY interesting, imagine how kaka and ronaldinho will co-exist on the field. make time or break time.
It won't be that interesting. The problem today wasn't that we missed Kaka, it was that no matter what Inzaghi and Shevchenko did, Antonioli saved it.
http://www.marca.com/elementosPortada/fotosPortada/2008/08/31/ronaldinho_milan310808.jpg
His face :lol:
CDDRodrigo
31-08-2008, 21:03
Wow, as a brazillian guy, I'm satisfied by the game of Ronaldinho today.
He played nice, altho I didn't watch the whole game.
PS: Milan won?
No, we lost 2-1 but Ronaldinho was very good.
CDDRodrigo
31-08-2008, 21:22
Oh, how awful...
That's what happens when we have so much stars on the team: none of them bright well.
Even if Ronaldinho plays well, he is not a true striker, he just do teamwork and give the goals for the CFs.
Nesta's career isn't looking great. He's been left out of the UEFA Cup squad, presumably due to his persistent back injuries which we claim aren't serious.....but then you look at the player I've highlighted in our 25-man squad and begin to wonder what they're not telling us:
Goalkeepers: Dida, Abbiati, Kalac.
Defenders: Maldini, Kaladze, Zambrotta, Jankulovski, Favalli, Senderos, Bonera, Darmian, Pasini, Antonini.
Midfielders: Emerson, Gattuso, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Flamini.
Strikers: Pato, Inzaghi, Seedorf, Borriello, Kakà, Shevchenko, Ronaldinho.
Nicola Pasini, who has just turned 17 and looks about 10:
http://www.football-talents.co.uk/resize.php?img=PASINI-NICOLA.jpg&tf=86&xf=185&mf=2
Kaka and Seedorf as strikers...you just know Galliani wrote this list out.
jedifunk
01-09-2008, 21:11
wow, i didn't realize that we were getting that desperate...
wasn't just a week ago or so when galliani was saying we were just fine in defence?
wow, i didn't realize that we were getting that desperate...
wasn't just a week ago or so when galliani was saying we were just fine in defence?
Yes but he does regularly talk shit.
We will be alright in defence tho. Meaning Pasini won't be playing unless everyone gets injured you know. Gotta think positive.
Edit: I still can't believe Carlo Ancelotti was smoking on the sidelines tho. He was looking so nervous. It worries me.
Stella Artois
01-09-2008, 22:30
How did the Running Man do Sweey?
How did the Running Man do Sweey?
:huh: Do you mean Flamini? If so, he did pretty well actually, didn't look out of place or do anything overly stupid which is more than can usually be said for Gattuso these days. Has impressed in pre-season too.
Calzone, I know what you mean about Ancelotti. Especially as this was the first league game of the season!
Stella Artois
03-09-2008, 01:50
Of course I meant him! You'll soon see why, will easily cover the most ground in a game and will do it week in, week out.
Glad to hear he's doing alright. Just wish it was with us!
nath_scfc
03-09-2008, 14:11
Yes but he does regularly talk shit.
Not good, given he's said we're chasing Ronaldo. :mellow:
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jedifunk
09-09-2008, 00:16
interesting
So how does this DRX9000 work I wonder. My guess is that it will probably will be banned once they introducing it to players.
Dragonfly
09-09-2008, 02:27
Is this there solution to maintaining a high average age of the team?
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So basically, we've bought it for Nesta.
Billy Minof
09-09-2008, 14:17
Kaka has said that he wont be going to Man City and has ruled out a move to England....he said that he was happy to continue at Milan as long as they want him and as long as they both have the same ambitions which he says they have....good to see a player not swayed by more money.
10/09:
We lost again: 2-0 in a friendly against Lugano.
Missing this Sunday's Milan game as my sister, the insensitive bint, is getting married. Can only watch the game if I slip out of the party and race home from the city centre. It remains an option I'm willing to choose.
Inzaghi limped off after 17 minutes against Lugano and with Borriello also injured, we might be seeing Shevchenko start. Pato was recently criticised by Leonardo for being lazy during training.
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12/09:
Still smarting over the fact I'll be missing my first Milan game since January 13 this Sunday :(.
New reports today that in the wake of our friendly defeat against Lugano, Roberto Donadoni is poised to replace Carlo Ancelotti as coach. I've been critical of Ancelotti before but I'd like to see him turn things around. I also don't want Donadoni as his replacement for the sole reason that I don't believe he can control Kaka.
jedifunk
12-09-2008, 16:12
i don't think we're in that dire of straits yet... no need to go replacing ancelotti just yet... we haven't even really begun the season yet.
he hasn't even had a chance to really play with his new toys either... i say by mid november if things are still sucking then that is the time to think about doing something
Rijkaard's name has been mentioned in the press here.
CDDRodrigo
13-09-2008, 12:24
Rijkaard could be nice...
Rijkaard + Ronaldinho = problems?
I wouldn't say so, he'll get the players on his side but tactically his inept.
10/09:
We lost again: 2-0 in a friendly against Lugano.
Missing this Sunday's Milan game as my sister, the insensitive bint, is getting married. Can only watch the game if I slip out of the party and race home from the city centre. It remains an option I'm willing to choose.
Inzaghi limped off after 17 minutes against Lugano and with Borriello also injured, we might be seeing Shevchenko start. Pato was recently criticised by Leonardo for being lazy during training.
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12/09:
Still smarting over the fact I'll be missing my first Milan game since January 13 this Sunday :(.
New reports today that in the wake of our friendly defeat against Lugano, Roberto Donadoni is poised to replace Carlo Ancelotti as coach. I've been critical of Ancelotti before but I'd like to see him turn things around. I also don't want Donadoni as his replacement for the sole reason that I don't believe he can control Kaka.
Congratulations for the bride to be. Can't say I'm surprised with Pato being criticised, he's got the look of a lazy cunt (plus he's Brazilian which isn't doing him any favors in terms of laziness). How is Seedorf doing so far? I've watched the highlights of the first round but that's not what I want to base my opinion on.
Congratulations for the bride to be. Can't say I'm surprised with Pato being criticised, he's got the look of a lazy cunt (plus he's Brazilian which isn't doing him any favors in terms of laziness). How is Seedorf doing so far? I've watched the highlights of the first round but that's not what I want to base my opinion on.
There's nothing to report at the moment really. Seems to be working hard enough and claimed this week that Pato is struggling big-time with the pressure put on him and that he'd everybody this would happen.
I'm watchin the game right now and its pretty open. One thing I want is for pirlo to take all the freekick. Ronaldinho took one, but I'm more comfortable with pirlo.
Nice goal from Genoa. Take nothing away. I'm so fucking mad tho.
We need a new back line or Nesta fast. Fucking shit.
CDDRodrigo
14-09-2008, 17:22
So we lost the game...
Nesta needs to get back
How did Dinho do? I noticed he got subbed.
jedifunk
14-09-2008, 20:11
that should tell you how well he did
How did Dinho do? I noticed he got subbed.
Not to impressive like two weeks ago. To be honest to team looked poor and out of form. Kaka kept on stubbling on his on feet it seemed. :chanlaugh:
I can't be arsed with slagging us off in the manner we deserve. Our performances had better change immediately.
Vitumbiko
15-09-2008, 00:03
Milan should fire the Manager and bring in Rijkaard.
Milan should fire the Manager and bring in Rijkaard.
And what do you propose we do WHEN that doesn't work?
If we bring in a new coach, what formation will he play? Well, if he doesn't have a holding midfielder Pirlo won't play at all so that's the 4-1 of Ancelotti's already staying the same. We'll have two central midfielders plus Kaka, Ronaldinho and a striker making it, let me see...4-1-2-1-2? 4-3-2-1? 4-1-2-2-1? Aren't we already playing all three under Ancelotti?
A new coach could bring new sources of motivation but with the same tactics the very real risk is that we won't see a sufficient improvement over what Ancelotti can do and the problem with bringing in Rijkaard is his recent issues with Ronaldinho who would lose motivation.
Why haven't we put in Senderos yet? The team does look out of wac atm, but we at least should of got draws from these matches. I blame the defense most.
mufcsean
15-09-2008, 23:56
And senderos would help how?
And senderos would help how?
If you seen our defense you would take anything. He is young and considerably fast. Him and Maldini doesn't sound to bad in the middle or even if we put him on the left. I saw him at Arsenal and think he isn't to bad. Plus why did we get him if we aren't going to use him? Just a few things why Senderos could help.
CDDRodrigo
16-09-2008, 00:00
Bonera is another option...
Bonera is another option...
Not really. Had some good tackles recently, but after he was already beaten and faceing his own net. Lol.
Senderos was found to be in poor physical shape upon his arrival which is partly why he hasn't played yet.
Bonera remains a concern for me. He's better than he was, but he's still not great. You look at Inter and Juventus and feel their defensive units are superior to ours.
jedifunk
16-09-2008, 18:46
yes, i agree... but sadly with all the $ spent on the attack, we can't score either.
its gonna be a long season i suspect
Vitumbiko
16-09-2008, 20:49
And what do you propose we do WHEN that doesn't work?
If we bring in a new coach, what formation will he play? Well, if he doesn't have a holding midfielder Pirlo won't play at all so that's the 4-1 of Ancelotti's already staying the same. We'll have two central midfielders plus Kaka, Ronaldinho and a striker making it, let me see...4-1-2-1-2? 4-3-2-1? 4-1-2-2-1? Aren't we already playing all three under Ancelotti?
A new coach could bring new sources of motivation but with the same tactics the very real risk is that we won't see a sufficient improvement over what Ancelotti can do and the problem with bringing in Rijkaard is his recent issues with Ronaldinho who would lose motivation.
True, seeing it that way.
Keyser Soze
16-09-2008, 21:46
If you seen our defense you would take anything. He is young and considerably fast. Him and Maldini doesn't sound to bad in the middle or even if we put him on the left. I saw him at Arsenal and think he isn't to bad. Plus why did we get him if we aren't going to use him? Just a few things why Senderos could help.
Erm, what? :huh:
its gonna be a long season i suspect
It already has been :huh:
Jake Small
16-09-2008, 23:00
New management, get rid of Pirlo imo. Never liked him last year either.
mufcsean
16-09-2008, 23:19
Hasn't he (Pirlo) just been ruled out with a lengthy injury?
Thankfully Pirlo has been ruled out for a month. That's time enough to see if he is in fact the problem. I do believe he contributes to our current mess.
Really? I feel our defence doesn't move the ball fast enough out from the back and there lack of pace kills us on counter attacks.
Really? I feel our defence doesn't move the ball fast enough out from the back and there lack of pace kills us on counter attacks.
The defence are clearly a law unto themselves but Pirlo's often slow distribution and general twatting about when he's not fullly fit heaps more pressure onto us.
1-0 at half-time thanks to a goal from Jankulovski at the very end of the first period FC Zurich had a goal ruled out for offside while Shevchenko hit the crossbar with a right-foot shot from the edge of the area.
jedifunk
18-09-2008, 23:57
didn't see the game, but 3-1 is encouraging... should it be?
19/09:
We supposedly "cruised" for the entire game. Not sure the scoreline reflects that sort of comment though. Interesting to note we won in the sort of manner one would expect when Ronaldinho wasn't playing and we simply went with the sort of midfield we've had in recent years headed up by Pato, Shevchenko and later Borriello. Though Ronaldinho did come on, he supposedly didn't do anything of note. A suggestion, albeit a slightly rash one, that he may cause a midfield imbalance.
Tough Serie A game on Sunday night against Lazio who look rather impressive after the first two rounds.
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21/09:
MILAN: Abbiati; Zambrotta, Maldini, Kaladze, Jankulovski; Gattuso, Ambrosini, Seedorf; Kaką; Pato, Borriello.
LAZIO: Carrizo; Lichtsteiner, Siviglia, Rozenhal, Kolarov; Brocchi, Ledesma, Matuzalem; Mauri; Zarate, Pandev.
Ronaldinho left out again and Shevchenko dropped in favour of Borriello. Seedorf must be pleased.
mufcsean
21-09-2008, 19:13
1-1 Draw for me tonight. Boriello with the opener and Kolarov with an equaliser
1-1 Draw for me tonight. Boriello with the opener and Kolarov with an equaliser
Being a bit bold there aren't you? :huh:
I say 2-0 to Lazio with the opener from Zarate.
Bet365 is great. :w00t
Pandev and Zarate should cause mayhem in the Milan defence, looking forward to seeing them play. I'm going to say 2-1 to Milan, even though they've been poor, they will steal this one late on.
Seedorf! :w00t
Bet365 is great. :w00t
Most definitely!
Nice to see that Ronaldinho was the first person Seedorf ran to - and without any sort of malice or essence of "haha they signed you and not only did I start but I've just scored too samba boy".
Emphatic finish, got a bit lucky with the deflection but he put it away brilliantly.
Fuck it, knew Zarate would score at some point. As you said before, he and Pandev together are going to cause all sorts of havoc against our defence.
That was a brilliant goal though, can't really blame the defence too much. Did Zarate think he'd missed to begin with or was it part of his celebration?
That was a brilliant goal though, can't really blame the defence too much. Did Zarate think he'd missed to begin with or was it part of his celebration?
Probably part of his celebration. He looks like that sort of character.
Brilliant strike from Zambrotta to put us ahead again although the goalkeeper really should have dealt with it.
mufcsean
21-09-2008, 20:10
Great Goal, i'm watching on an American channel, i used to think that the cocks on CHannel 4 and 5 were bad at doing Italian accents but these guys a absolutely ridiculous.
Well foxsoccer channel is good.
Oh shit Zambrotta.
Nice sig Calzone.
mufcsean
21-09-2008, 20:15
Well foxsoccer channel is good.
Thats the channel i'm watching, whenever they say Pirlo for example it sounds gay as fuck, it does my head in when people try and be Italian because they are watching an Italian game, why, its just annoying.
Thats the channel i'm watching, whenever they say Pirlo for example it sounds gay as fuck, it does my head in when people try and be Italian because they are watching an Italian game, why, its just annoying.
Oh yeah I see what you're saying. Yeah, Max Bretos is Italian so I don't mind him doing it. I think these two commentators are the channel's best.
Thanks Don Sweey.
CDDRodrigo
21-09-2008, 20:25
What was the final result? Did we won?
Dragonfly
21-09-2008, 20:25
I loved the spotlight they shone on Seedorf during the replay, just now.
What was the final result? Did we won?
The second half has just started, Milan leading 2-1.
EDIT: 3-1, Pato :>
Dragonfly
21-09-2008, 20:38
I wonder if Pato's goal celebration will be in the new PES.
Thank fuck Pato finished. Terrible cross by Zambrotta luckly Janku was on the other side to put it in again.
I wonder if Pato's goal celebration will be in the new PES.
As gay as I find it, I hope so.
Thank fuck Pato finished. Terrible cross by Zambrotta luckly Janku was on the other side to put it in again.
Precisely.
Calzone, you been on the Milan store lately? I've not looked at it for almost a year and want to buy about 10 different things on there, including the Milan PS2 controller...
http://store.acmilan.com/img/prodotti/big/M6545.jpg
...except it has an eight-way directional pad which I absolutely hate.
I swear they used to have a Milan tie on there which is what I was looking for.
Kaka!! :w00t
Dragonfly
21-09-2008, 20:48
Kakaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Kaka. :w00t
Wow that controller looks sweet, but yeah the directional pad is it's downfall. I need to get a 360 one.
mufcsean
21-09-2008, 20:52
That was an amazing goal.
Is Pato still doing the heart celebration? :wub:
Dragonfly
21-09-2008, 21:00
Yep, but he's off for Ronaldinho now.
Borriello has impressed me both tonight and against FC Zurich last Thursday :huh:
60 seconds later:
What a sexual pass that was from Ronaldinho. Such a shame Borriello couldn't finish it off.
Brillant pass.
Milan need to hold this lead and avoid injuries. I don't want to see Janku getting hurt like a couple of moments ago.
Edit: One other thing I want to mention...I'm very comfortable with Abbiati in goal. Despite the two loses, he looks okay.
Brillant pass.
Milan need to hold this lead and avoid injuries. I don't want to see Janku getting hurt like a couple of moments ago.
Or Pandev getting another chance like the one Abbiati just had to save from.
So I take it Pirlo is the cancer of the side, yes?
mufcsean
21-09-2008, 21:07
:lol: I was waiting for Sweey to mention that.
Dragonfly
21-09-2008, 21:12
Is the commentator calling Ronaldinho, Rolandinho?
So I take it Pirlo is the cancer of the side, yes?
:lol: I was waiting for Sweey to mention that.
http://www.pesgaming.com/showpost.php?p=1320267&postcount=3318 ;)
A fit Pirlo is a million times better than an unfit Pirlo as the latter can't pass let alone tackle. I often feel our fragile defence is further exposed by having to play him in a holding midfield role which changes what we can do further up the pitch and creates a balance problem.
Is the commentator calling Ronaldinho, Rolandinho?
He has done at least twice, yes.
Dragonfly
21-09-2008, 21:15
Well, Rolandinho playing piggy in the middle made me chuckle.
Well, Rolandinho playing piggy in the middle made me chuckle.
:chanlaugh:
A good performance and excellent result. We're away to Reggina on Wednesday night and then have Inter next Sunday night.
Looking forward to the Milan derby. Will be interesting to see how Mourinho handles the pressure of the game. Ancelotti also, as he isn't exactly safe yet.
CDDRodrigo
21-09-2008, 22:38
Did I sum right? 4x1?
Did I sum right? 4x1?
http://www.pesgaming.com/showpost.php?p=1323118&postcount=2176
:>
freestyleh7
21-09-2008, 22:55
Zambrotta what a goal that was.
CDDRodrigo
21-09-2008, 23:42
WOW!!!
After 2 defeats, this game looks so much more impressive than it should. Kaká is back baby!!!
jedifunk
22-09-2008, 00:33
wow, all four goals were tops... seedorf's almost looked on purpose, but certainly deflected.
and kaka! wow, what a shot
REGGINA: Campagnolo; Lanzaro, Cirillo, Santos; Vigiani, Barreto, Carmona, Hallfredsson, Costa; Brienza, Corradi.
MILAN: Abbiati; Zambrotta, Bonera, Kaladze, Favalli; Flamini, Gattuso, Seedorf; Kaką; Pato, Borriello.
Once again, no Ronaldinho and no Shevchenko. How long will Ronaldinho remain happy under these circumstances? Hopefully a while!
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8:44
A bit of luck: the referee got his card out to book Flamini who was already on a yellow for a lunging tackle in which he did, actually, win the ball. Words from Seedorf and the referee put his card away, perhaps realising he would be sending Flamini off.
He'll be sent off a bit later I suspect.
1-0 to us at the moment but Reggina grew in confidence as the first half continued and remain a danger.
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8:46
1-1 :no:
Shit defending.
jedifunk
24-09-2008, 23:00
pato rescues the rossoneri!!!
Missed the game. At least we won. Did Ronaldhino get in at all?
No, Ronaldinho didn't feature at all. We really need to remain mindful of how he could react to that in the future.
We were a bit poor if I'm honest. The defence is shocking and Pato went missing for so long I forgot he was playing and thought we had one up front (Borriello and later Shevchenko) backed up by two (Seedorf and Kaka) rather than two backed up by one and Seedorf further back. That said, Pato got the winner and in a move a bit earlier than that used some nifty footwork on the edge of the area to make room for himself (but shot straight at the goalkeeepr).
Reggina's goal highlighted one of our many problems in defence and I'll be honest, I don't see the defence getting much better without Nesta.
After going ahead, we allowed Reggina to grow in confidence toward the end of the first half and as they did so, they began to put some lovely moves together. They also highlighted a consistent weakness in our defence which other teams really need to exploit more often:
Run at our defence and they'll block off the direct shot. Dink the ball over to the opposite side, just inside the penalty area and you'll find one of your team-mates running through completely unmarked. This team-mate can either control the ball and finish (I'm sure we've conceded two goals this way already this season) or, as Reggina tried to do, can play a one-touch pass into the centre for the striker. Thankfully we prevented it on this occasion but we couldn't do so all the time.
Inter on Sunday :no:
Adammce05
25-09-2008, 11:33
I can see it now.
A.C. 3 Inter 0.
Would be so funny. Hope so too.
jedifunk
25-09-2008, 15:01
i'm going to stay positive and say we are on the right path...
i'll say, milan 3-2 inter....
and i hope at this point they realize that we need some new blood in defense... my hope is that we can survive till the january transfer period, and then make some moves to shore up the back line.
How is Senderos coping in Serie A?
How is Senderos coping in Serie A?
Really well!
Because he isn't playing.
Really well!
Because he isn't playing.
:chanlaugh: He's going to improve a lot at Milan then if he's not playing :lol:
smolarek
25-09-2008, 21:09
gain those bench warming skills
Milan have signed a nine-year-old Mexican boy, who has already been compared to Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero and Diego Maradona.
In a piece of forward planning, the Rossoneri have pounced to secure the services of Edgardo Obregon.
The tiny trequartista had been learning the ropes at Guadalajara outfit Chivas where he has been nicknamed 'The Cat.'
Obregon impressed at the recent Milan Friendly youth tournament and was reportedly also approached by Barcelona.
“He's the heir to Messi, Aguero and Maradona,” Spanish newspaper Marca claimed.
Many of Europe's top clubs are recruiting players at a young age as the race to find the superstars of tomorrow becomes ever more competitive.
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/sep25q.html
Doesn't help our fudging defence much does it?
Lorenzinho
25-09-2008, 23:52
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/sep25q.html
Cunts should've seen me when I was 9. I was playing against boys 5+ years my senior and still scoring every goal in a game. I hate my lack of luck. I swear to you all, I would've been God had people picked me up at the age of 8.
Anyway. Some goal by Kaka at the weekend.
AgentZero
26-09-2008, 00:33
ROnaldinho to start agains Inter? Has he featured much?
I agree with you Sweey. Our defense is poor and when the oppenet switches the field behind the defense in the 18, theres always a guys open. Poor marking I guess, but I would like to see Senderous get a shot. Unless he looks terrible during practices at milan, otherwise :chanlaugh: We're fucked.
jedifunk
26-09-2008, 04:37
agreed... january can't get here soon enough.
do you think we'll try to address the defensive shortcomings? if so, who do you see us targeting?
AgentZero
26-09-2008, 05:20
Metzelder is doing a whole lot of nothing, i think.
ROnaldinho to start agains Inter? Has he featured much?
Played all of our defeat to Bologna, the first half of our defeat to Genoa, was a second-half substitute against Lazio and didn't feature at all against Reggina. He could feature against Inter as Borriello is injured and will likely be replaced by either Ronaldinho or Shevchenko.
jedifunk
26-09-2008, 17:39
i would enjoy having metzelder i think
i would enjoy having metzelder i think
I'm sure you wouldn't have enjoyed his injuries that come every three games.
We need players who are going to greatly raise the quality of our defence. One such man is Udinese's Zapata. Gamberini would be another Fiorentina would only let him go if they brought in a superior replacement - such as Zapata.
Don't expect anyone of quality in January. It just doesn't happen.
CDDRodrigo
26-09-2008, 22:34
I bet AC Milan 2 x 1 Inter.
Goals of Seedorf and Flamini.
Just a guess.
If we beat Inter, I'll be very happy. For that reason alone, we won't win.
I'd also like to state that in true Milan fashion, if we do somehow beat Inter we'll lose the following weekend.
mufcsean
27-09-2008, 00:28
My monies going on a draw
jedifunk
27-09-2008, 16:42
well, i for one, will be positive when speaking of the season... hopefully perhaps, but i must expect us to win.
We will lose 2-0 vs Inter.
Meyyappan
27-09-2008, 20:01
what do you bet that you will lose 2-0?
So the last time we were clear at the top of Serie A was at the end of the 2004/05 season. The last time we had joint leadership of the division, aside from after round 1 of last season, was May 1 2005 :huh:
jedifunk
28-09-2008, 01:09
funny, and bit sad, that we consider that a long time... 3 yrs ago. oh how it is at a club like milan
mufcsean
28-09-2008, 12:50
So the last time we were clear at the top of Serie A was at the end of the 2004/05 season. The last time we had joint leadership of the division, aside from after round 1 of last season, was May 1 2005 :huh:
It's amazing how a team that has achieved so much can hold record like that one
Mullet Taylor
28-09-2008, 15:37
is the game on Setanta ? I dont think Sky show Serie A games
I wanna see Jose, Shevvy, ronaldinho, Zlatan ... all the lads !
is the game on Setanta ? I dont think Sky show Serie A games
I wanna see Jose, Shevvy, ronaldinho, Zlatan ... all the lads !
No Serie A games are on TV in the UK. Setanta were considering a deal until they discovered how much Bet365 and Betfair show for free.
Shevchenko or Ronaldinho will be on the bench, if not both. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a cunt but in good form and Jose Mourinho is trying to fight the whole of Italy one at a time with his childish comments.
Mullet Taylor
28-09-2008, 15:43
No Serie A games are on TV in the UK. Setanta were considering a deal until they discovered how much Bet365 and Betfair show for free.
Shevchenko or Ronaldinho will be on the bench, if not both. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a cunt but in good form and Jose Mourinho is trying to fight the whole of Italy one at a time with his childish comments.
haha thats what i love about Jose - sheer entertainer ! nothing worse than a boring manager with no sense of humour, no flair !
oh well :( Youtube highlights for me no doubt
Some website should show it surely
haha thats what i love about Jose - sheer entertainer ! nothing worse than a boring manager with no sense of humour, no flair !
oh well :( Youtube highlights for me no doubt
Some website should show it surely
Yes but Mourinho should be ashamed of himself for half of the comments he is making. There is absolutely no need for an adult to behave that way. It isn't a case of being like thar or having no sense of humour. Gordon Strachan has a great sense of humour and doesn't act like a twat all the time.
The game will be on both Bet365 and Betfair as I stated, along with justin.tv no doubt.
That way the whole world can see the frankly embarrassing defence we have these days. A far cry from the perfect defence we had in the early 1990s.
Mullet Taylor
28-09-2008, 15:49
yeh man i know what you mean, He can be abit in your face with his comments.....His team robbed mines of a UEFA cup back in the day :( i should have no love for jose
JOSE A WANKER !! :P
wrathchild_uk
28-09-2008, 16:19
Will be funny if Shevchenko scores :D
I don't know about the players but I'm bricking it.
Kick off is at 7:30?
Yes :>
I wouldn't mind seeing a score draw played out. I have a lot of respect for Milan, but I must admit, since Mourinho joined Inter, I have hoped he could do well, even though I don't really like the team. I know that he is hated a lot, but as a Chelsea fan, I can't help but like the man.
A good game with goals is what I am most hoping for though. Good luck AC Milan fans.
mufcsean
28-09-2008, 19:38
Is there supposed to be no sound?
Bet365 i'm on about
Dragonfly
28-09-2008, 19:40
You get that sometimes on Bet365. Sometimes you have to turn it up to 11.
I wouldn't mind seeing a score draw played out. I have a lot of respect for Milan, but I must admit, since Mourinho joined Inter, I have hoped he could do well, even though I don't really like the team. I know that he is hated a lot, but as a Chelsea fan, I can't help but like the man.
:angry:
mufcsean
28-09-2008, 19:45
Working now :erm:
:lmao: @ the commentator that said "so many great players have wore the famous red and black shirt of the Nerazzurri".
Milan have made a good start so far. Any reason Flamini is not playing?
:lmao: @ the commentator that said "so many great players have wore the famous red and black shirt of the Nerazzurri".
Milan have made a good start so far. Any reason Flamini is not playing?
Gattuso is the preferred option.
Our attack has no penetration whatsoever so far.
Dragonfly
28-09-2008, 19:50
:lmao: @ the commentator that said "so many great players have wore the famous red and black shirt of the Nerazzurri".
Milan have made a good start so far. Any reason Flamini is not playing?
Because he left Arsenal. :cool:
Never realised how quick Pato is.
Dragonfly
28-09-2008, 20:09
Who would've thought?
Mancini has a mighty forehead. It always impresses.
Adammce05
28-09-2008, 20:09
Dinhoooooooooo.
Gattuso won't finish the match one way or another. Expect a red card or Flamini.
Adammce05
28-09-2008, 20:29
Pato's been good so far I've thought, but Ronaldinho and Kaka have been immense man.
Ahhhhhhh, I'm gonna shit myself, I am so scared.
Pato's been good so far I've thought, but Ronaldinho and Kaka have been immense man.
I don't agree in the slightest. Bar the goal, they've been little more than average.
Ahhhhhhh, I'm gonna shit myself, I am so scared.
Join the club. Inter have turned this around on us before and our attack looks so one dimensional (long balls over the top to Pato who isn't a target man) it isn't funny.
Dragonfly
28-09-2008, 20:43
Not that he's expected to defend, but Ronaldinho's lack of defensive commitment could've cost Milan a couple of goals. He let Maicon past too easily on a few occasions.
Seedorf and Kaka have been coming back defensively which is making it difficult for Inter. Keep it up guys.
Adammce05
28-09-2008, 20:46
You think ? Dunno I was kinda half watching but the build up to the goal was nice, and they both seemed to be doing something when they had the ball.
Meh maybe I just caught selective parts. My stre*m died, keep me informed on the score please.
Nice to see the Italian authorities are doing their job and preventing bombs and firecrackers from entering the stadium :rolleyes:
Kaka and Ronaldinho have both improved in the second half but I'm hugely uncomfortable at 1-0.
All the warning signs are there for us :no:
Yeah, they look good, but Pato looks a bit slow at times and not making quick touches with Kaka and Ronaldinho.
Fucking Ibra almost made me crap.
9:05
Can't afford to get complacent after Burdisso's dismissal.
9:08
Er so we're having to employ time wasting tactics due to the fact we've got no centre forward.
You know its bad when Ambrosini is making marauding runs forward like he's "got the talent to make the difference".
Fucking Stankovich. Do that shit to me and see what happens.
9:16
The Shevchenko of old would've cut inside before hitting it with his right, curling it inside the far post.
As for Stankovic, despite being ex-Red Star my feelings toward him mirror those I have for ex-Partizan players.
9:20
I can't believe Inter haven't scored :huh:
If it wasn't for zambrotta laying on the floor Inter might of.
Its over! Never thought we'd win that!
Up to sixth now, level with Juventus and one point behind Inter.
Sweet. Easy peeasy if you ask me.
:huh:
jedifunk
28-09-2008, 21:48
just finished watching the tape... personally i think we dominated that match... inter had a few spurts, but overall i think milan were in control the whole way... i thought the brazilian front line played well together... what a beautiful feed by kaka on the goal - he's so calm on the ball its crazy.
our defense didn't have to work too much i didn't think... and abbatia did well.
overall i certainly think we deserved the 3 pts... and i hope we can keep it going
CDDRodrigo
28-09-2008, 22:41
Nice, we won!
Who exactly made the goal(s)?
wrigh2uk
28-09-2008, 22:43
I heard Maldini took Quaresma's virginity tonight???
CDDRodrigo
28-09-2008, 22:47
I heard Maldini took Quaresma's virginity tonight???
I LOLed
Anyone got a link to the highlights/goals?
jedifunk
28-09-2008, 22:56
ronaldinho from kaka in the 39th
http://rapidshare.com/files/149211249/1-0_Ronaldinho.avi
Our UEFA Cup first round second leg match away to FC Zurich is on Bet365 from 7:15pm on Thursday.
Adammce05
30-09-2008, 18:11
Oh cool might watch that, what's the aggregate at the now ?.
jedifunk
03-10-2008, 00:04
anyone see the match today? 1-0 win. the starting xi was a bit lacking, but it got the job done... a good time to rest some players, so we can continue to rise in serie a
thoughts on the match?
Great news on the win gents.
anyone see the match today? 1-0 win. the starting xi was a bit lacking, but it got the job done... a good time to rest some players, so we can continue to rise in serie a
thoughts on the match?
We were poor. Good goal, nice to see Shevchenko open his account but some of the passing in defence and midfield was absurd and the number of times we gave the ball away in our own half and gave Zurich chances to score was a real concern.
Obviously we still suffer from complacency issues as a number of the players looked as though they felt that they didn't need to try too hard.
Still, we've won and need to move on from here. Classic Milan will fail to beat Cagliari on Sunday and that in itself would be enough of an indication that we're not strong enough mentally to challenge for the title. Hopefully we've moved on from the silly errors of previous years.
jedifunk
03-10-2008, 14:05
too bad to hear that... and i hope milan continue to prove you wrong Don. i say 3-1 win over cagliari at the weekend
Kaladze looks set to be out for quite a while with a knee injury picked up yesterday. Senderos and Nesta remain injured leaving us with the likely partnership of Bonera and Maldini in the centre for Cagliari.
Not good news.
http://rapidshare.com/files/149211249/1-0_Ronaldinho.avi
Cheers, Sweey. B-e-a-utiful header from 'Dinho, and pass from Kaka.
CDDRodrigo
04-10-2008, 12:55
Kaladze looks set to be out for quite a while with a knee injury picked up yesterday. Senderos and Nesta remain injured leaving us with the likely partnership of Bonera and Maldini in the centre for Cagliari.
Not good news.
Isn't Maldini at 41? But he still is a nice CB.
Isn't Maldini at 41? But he still is a nice CB.
No, he's 40 at the moment. Not 41 until June next year. He's only good against teams with a slow build-up who don't exploit the pace of their strikers or wingers. Inter's build-up in the derby last week suited him.
Congrats Milan. You guys deserved the win.
Congrats Milan. You guys deserved the win.
Which one...we're playing tomorrow night :mellow:
Ah sorry, it's the one versus Zurich. Sheva!
7:26
CAGLIARI: Marchetti; Pisano, Lopez, Bianco, Agostini; Fini, Conti, Biondini; Cossu; Acquafresca, Larrivey.
MILAN: Abbiati; Zambrotta, Bonera, Maldini, Jankulovski; Ambrosini, Gattuso, Seedorf; Kaką, Ronaldinho; Pato.
Kicking off in under five.
Acquafresca has pace to burn so with the right supply will cause monumental problems for Maldini and Bonera. With the wrong supply, he'll be running around like a headless chicken all night.
9:24
Disappointed but not surprised. I did, after all, make at least two posts during the week about how typical it is for Milan to do this after a win against a big team.
Can't believe Cagliari didn't score.
Shit I missed the game. Fuck. What was the score guys? Don't let me down gents.
Shit I missed the game. Fuck. What was the score guys? Don't let me down gents.
http://www.livescore.com/default.dll/Game?comp=italy1&game=272037
Thanks, but God dam. How did milan look? Pirlo play?
Thanks, but God dam. How did milan look? Pirlo play?
He's still out for another month or so. Cagliari should've scored from one of their chances. We were decent in the first half, poor in the second. Things just weren't clicking and, as per usual, we lacked penetration.
Inzaghi and Shevchenko replaced Ronaldinho and Pato with twenty minutes left and we finally managed to create a couple of second half chances, the closest of which came when Ambrosini header a corner just wide of the post with Kaka in close attendance.
In the second half, Cagliari forced a handful of good saves from Abbiati and saw about three other shots, one deflected, go just wide. They had to pick up a point at some stage but not against us.
Make no mistake: Cagliari deserved at least a point and that's not good.
Shame. How did seedorf play? He's had a bit of form or something lately.
Shame. How did seedorf play? He's had a bit of form or something lately.
They were all little more than average. It bothers me when the fourth man involved in our attack (aside from the Brazilian trio) is Massimo Ambrosini. Time and time again it highlighted the lack of all-round ability in both he and Gattuso who started alongside Seedorf in midfield. We could really do with someone like De Rossi or Aquilani.
CDDRodrigo
06-10-2008, 00:07
I couldn't believe Cagliari haven't scored. The game today was very poor. I would have started with:
Abbiati
Zambrota
Maldini
Bonera
Jankulovski
Flamini
Gattuso
Seedorf
Kaká
Ronaldinho
Shevchenko
Although I am disappointed by a lackluster performance that alarmingly reminded me of Milan's terrible form last season and the beginning of the current campaign, I could see this coming as Milan were coming off a 5 game winning streak. The team also seems to have a lot of trouble with the smaller teams that close off and counter on their slow back line. 3 points back of league leaders with growing confidence isn't so bad. Milan just need to continue to improve and string more wins together because supposidly genuine title contenders like Roma and Juve are slipping and Inter have not been too convincing either. Sampdoria at home in a couple of weeks will be tough.
I think right now the best milan team has seedorf playing pirlo's role (which he did so well against inter) with pato and borriello up front, ronaldinho as a useful sub. with borriello hurt i guess the brazilian trio is the best we can do for now, although the trio lacks physical presence up front, which explains milan's ldifficulty in penetrating cagliari today. sheva doesn't have the presence or pace he used to to be a lone striker.
CDDRodrigo
06-10-2008, 11:27
Although I am disappointed by a lackluster performance that alarmingly reminded me of Milan's terrible form last season and the beginning of the current campaign, I could see this coming as Milan were coming off a 5 game winning streak. The team also seems to have a lot of trouble with the smaller teams that close off and counter on their slow back line. 3 points back of league leaders with growing confidence isn't so bad. Milan just need to continue to improve and string more wins together because supposidly genuine title contenders like Roma and Juve are slipping and Inter have not been too convincing either. Sampdoria at home in a couple of weeks will be tough.
I think right now the best milan team has seedorf playing pirlo's role (which he did so well against inter) with pato and borriello up front, ronaldinho as a useful sub. with borriello hurt i guess the brazilian trio is the best we can do for now, although the trio lacks physical presence up front, which explains milan's ldifficulty in penetrating cagliari today. sheva doesn't have the presence or pace he used to to be a lone striker.
So you think that Inzaghi is the man of the box and Shevs the second striker?
jedifunk
06-10-2008, 19:35
i think pipo is 4th option... pato, borriello, sheva, inzaghi
CDDRodrigo
06-10-2008, 20:16
But right now, Borriello's injuried, right?
So you think that Inzaghi is the man of the box and Shevs the second striker?
I think pato is the best attacker milan has but he lacks physical stature. he is the best as a second striker. problem is milan lacks an attacker with physical presence besides borriello (who still needs to improve a lot to deserve to be the top of the striker pecking order and who is still injured).
inzaghi and sheva are obviously past their peak and are not effective as lone strikers.
jedifunk
07-10-2008, 02:37
i would agree with that assessment. i think in time pato will develop into a more physical attacker, but at this point, he's more suited to that 2nd striker role.
jedifunk
08-10-2008, 00:54
good draw? tough draw? whats everyones take on our UEFA group?
personally? i think portsmouth will be a tough win, and perhaps we'll be surprised by herenveen or something, but overall, i think we're in a good position.
Yea I agree. Pompey should be good watch.
Not the toughest group ever though challenging and if we can't finish in the top three we deserve to go out.
The two away games are both going to be tough.
uA - 1905
08-10-2008, 20:16
I've never asked this before, what are your views on the great Signor Terim?
CaptainCabinet
08-10-2008, 20:23
Personally I'll more than happily take second behind you from our group.
I'd pay to see Kaka's face as he turns up at the home of football.
Personally I'll more than happily take second behind you from our group.
I'd pay to see Kaka's face as he turns up at the home of football.
But we're HOME to Sporting Braga, not away :erm:
I've never asked this before, what are your views on the great Signor Terim?
Good attacking coach, not so good as a defensive coach but far better than Zeman.
Did a decent, albeit leaky job for us but to be honest, he wasn't exactly given the chances Ancelotti has had because he a) wasn't Italian and b) was from a country not overly favoured in football circles within Italy (i.e. not Argentine, Brazilian, Dutch etc.)
The same goes for Oscar Washington Tabarez who got replaced by Arrigo Sacchi....who did his best to get us relegated and somehow masterminded our CL elimination with a home defeat to Rosenborg who we already beat 4-1 away in a game that should've ended at least 8-1 - Marco Simone missing four sitters :fplm:
But we're HOME to Sporting Braga, not away :erm:
:lol:
I'd be more than happy with the third place behind Milan and Portsmouth/Heerenveen.
Just a shame we didn't get Milan at home, I'd love to see Kaka & company live.
Meyyappan
09-10-2008, 09:02
What happens if you finish third in uefa cup?
Can you finish 3rd in UEFA Cup? There's only a winner and a runner-up, no further match for 3rd and 4th places.
What happens if you finish third in uefa cup?
Can you finish 3rd in UEFA Cup? There's only a winner and a runner-up, no further match for 3rd and 4th places.
Neither of you have understood his post.
The top three in each group qualify for the next phase and that's what Ghost is referring to.
Ah, it's group stages. :doh: I thought it's the final. :fplm: Forgive me.
Ruud Gullit is our new scout for northern Europe :fplm:
Plus, from the official website an interview with Ronaldinho who, for those that don't know, was called up to the Brazil squad for their World Cup qualifiers but asked Dunga to be excused as he wanted to concentrate on gaining full fitness at Milan. Media reports had initially claimed he'd been dropped when in fact, he hasn't been.
MILANELLO - From the sand tub to Milan Channel's microphones. That's how the first part of today went for Ronaldinho. Keeping up with Paolo Maldini during the exercises isn't easy, but working makes him happy. He comes with a smile and his first few words, before switching to Portuguese, are in Italian:
"How are you? Everything good? I'm well, thanks. Dear Milan fans, thanks for the way you are close to me and I hope we can experience many joys together." Everything strictly in Italian. However, the rest was in his own language:
Ronaldinho, how's it going with the Italian language?
"It's difficult to speak Italian, but I understand everything."
Have you started to learn more about Italy by watching television?
"It's not easy to watch television because we always work or travel, but here at Milanello I spent part of my time watching TV."
Do you like the city of Milan?
"Yes, I like it a lot, but I am spending more time learning Italian. My first aim is to comunicate better and then get to know the city better."
You already knew the San Siro stadium, but now it's your stadium, how does it feel?
"It's great to play at San Siro. I already knew it because I came to play here with Barcelona and now I'm with Milan it feels like I'm at home."
In Spain they call you Dinho, Ronnie, Ronaldinho. How do you prefer to be called?
"I prefer Ronaldinho because that's my name."
Is it true you like hip-hop music?
"Yes, I also like Samba, but I'm curious about all musical genres, although hip-hop is my favorite style."
What do you think will happen in the next games of the Brazilian national team?
"I hope Brazil will play two great matches and get the necessary points to stay among the top teams. For us qualifying to the World Cup is very important. In these days I will work a lot at Milanello and I haven't heard of Kaká or Pato, but I know they are working hard, that they are concentrated, which gives me good hope."
Do you think Ronaldo will make it to the 2010 World Cup?
"I really hope so, first of all I hope he gets back to playing, because for him football is important, and also that he is able to give back some happiness to the Brazilian people by returning to the national team."
How did you feel about seeing Borgonovo, a player who used to be with Milan, in Florence?
"I think everyone who participated was very emotional about being there, together with many important people and with many former players. One of them is less lucky than us and that's why it was emotional for me too."
Do you still carry the emotion of the goal in the derby with you?
"I will never forget it because it was my first goal in a Milan shirt, even more important because it came in the derby."
Also Kaká scored his first goal in the derby, and in the same goal. Do you think it could mean something?
"I hope so, I hope it is the start of a nice adventure also for me."
These two weeks at Milanello are important for the work you are doing, for your definitive return?
"For me it's very important to be able to work these days because I needed to do physical work and I hope to get back to my best levels to give Milan a hand."
Did you like being the man who allowed Shevchenko to score after two years?
"Yes, that made me very happy because he is a great player, we play together and it's always nice to be able to help your team mates, Sheva included."
Is it important to have your family close to you in this start of the season with Milan?
"It's very important. My family, my sister, my brother: it's the most important thing I have and being close to them is fundamental."
Ruud Gullit is our new scout for northern Europe :fplm:
Plus, from the official website an interview with Ronaldinho who, for those that don't know, was called up to the Brazil squad for their World Cup qualifiers but asked Dunga to be excused as he wanted to concentrate on gaining full fitness at Milan. Media reports had initially claimed he'd been dropped when in fact, he hasn't been.
Dear lord :fplm:
That right there is rock bottom. He nearly ran Feyenoord into the ground with his signings.
Yeah but he's shexchay :cool:
Abbiati; Pasini, Maldini, Favalli, Antonini; Cardacio, Emerson, Ambrosini; Seedorf; Inzaghi, Ronaldinho
^ Lost 2-1 in a friendly against FK Tirana in Albania. Ronaldinho hit the bar and scored in the final minute from a Shevchenko pass.
:no:
What's the average of that team?
29.81 - and Pasini is 16.
The average of the other 10 is 31.2.
Makes me want to smack my head off a wall.
Whats happening with Senderos? Everytime I check he's not involved.
Whats happening with Senderos? Everytime I check he's not involved.
He had an injury and hasn't been fully fit. Plus, they know he was a panic deal after Nesta got another back injury in late August.
jedifunk
19-10-2008, 16:01
3-0 looks pretty good... i didn't see the match. anyone have any thoughts? dinho with 2 goals, maybe he is rounding into form.
i have to say though, the serie a is all topsy turvy thus far. udinese, napoli, & catania all tops? WTF!
lets hope roma beat inter this afternoon.
I missed most of the game as I was moving my computer into my new bedroom :fplm:. Heard commentary for about 25 minutes during the first half though.
Still haven't got the speakers in here. Great result against a team who haven't had the results they've deserved so far this season.
I missed most of the game as I was moving my computer into my new bedroom :fplm:. Heard commentary for about 25 minutes during the first half though.
Still haven't got the speakers in here. Great result against a team who haven't had the results they've deserved so far this season.
:angry::realmad::(:crymore:
CDDRodrigo
19-10-2008, 18:26
Awesome game. Finished watching it now. After the Penalty, Milan got a much easier game, and Ronaldinho has proven his class.
They didn't show the game here. I guess they thought the silcilan derby was more important. :fplm:
Great result and nice to see Ronnie getting goals in.
David Beckham will be training with us during the off season of the MLS. Lucky guy.
nath_scfc
22-10-2008, 11:17
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11854_4369371,00.html
Bit of a development from what Calzone said. I think Beckham will suit Serie A alright. Good supply and not too focussed on pace.
Beckham is still capable of playing at the highest level so I think it'll be a goos signing (if it goes through ofcourse), just wondering where he'll fit in.
Right wing-back (we've only got two wing-backs of any quality, Jankulovski and Zambrotta) or, hopefully, taking Emerson's role within the team. Beckham may be used as a viable alternative to Pirlo.
The suggestion is that the league and style of play will suit him. Few teams in Italy try to stop crosses at source, instead putting their confidence in the ability to prevent a cross reaching the intended target.
CDDRodrigo
22-10-2008, 16:10
Beckham could be another nice addition to Milan's old Stars collection...
Wow. I like the idea of Beckham coming here.
So much for him coming to LA for all the money. LOL
Starting with Inzaghi and Shevchenko tonight I hear. Normally this Heerenveen shouldn't give you problems, but I fear Milan will be steering towards a draw more.
Starting with Inzaghi and Shevchenko tonight I hear. Normally this Heerenveen shouldn't give you problems, but I fear Milan will be steering towards a draw more.
That's correct. Ronaldinho on the bench, Kaka in the playmaker role just like the good old days. What Milan don't realise is that years have passed :fplm:
That's correct. Ronaldinho on the bench, Kaka in the playmaker role just like the good old days. What Milan don't realise is that years have passed :fplm:
Sweey, when was the last time you made a comment about Milan without using a :fplm: ?
:lol:
:chanlaugh:
It sums us up so perfectly :fplm:
jedifunk
23-10-2008, 16:07
well, i for one will always keep the faith.... i think we've got a good squad (for the most part) and can challenge for silverware this year.
i think as the season progresses we'll only get stronger, and i hope the january window brings some defenders in (not beckham, but that seems inevitable now).
in any case, i see a victory tonight
jedifunk
23-10-2008, 20:09
woohoo! milan 1-0 in the 19th... corner from kaka to inzaghi
jedifunk
23-10-2008, 20:11
wow! while posting on goal #1, gattuso scores #2!
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