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FIXTURES and RESULTS - 2006-2007 Champions League
GMT - 06 Ago 2006 - 18:08
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Wednesday 9 august, kot 20.45 - San Siro, AC Milan v Red Star Belgrade
Tuesday 22 august, kot 21.00 - Maracana, Red Star Belgrade v AC Milan
at this time of the season i'd have much preferred the other way around, i mean to play the second game at home, anyhow, never mind, don't know much about the serbian side though except they've beaten Cork [1-0 and 3-0] in the second round
perhaps elmickio, our man in Ireland, can tell us more about them?
pippo_18 - 06 Ago 2006 - 19:34
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I agree, i think its better to have the home game as the second game. Dunno why though. Maybe its because after the first leg you know exactly what you have to do and are better able to implement it. Maybe its the home support behind you for the more important of the two legs also. but like u said GMT, never mind. The important thing is that we play as good for the two matches and definitely not take anything for granted. I hope to hear more about our opponents. I've heard little about Red Star Belgrade but their reputation says that they're quite strong opponents and might have a few tricks for milan to handle. Best of luck to the team.
elmickio - 06 Ago 2006 - 19:43
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They have a striker called Zigic who is 6' 8". Apparently he has a reputatioun of being a dangerous player and what I seen of him in the first leg he didn't play well. They played quite alot of long balls to him. Cork who had a weak side on where unlucky not to get something out of it. I never seen the second leg, but the tall striker scored and was quite a handfull (so I read). So if we keep him at bay and get a goal or two at home, I don't think we will have a problem.
Does anyone know how I can get to see the match? Some form of streaming or anything?
Cheers
pippo_18 - 06 Ago 2006 - 20:18
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hmm...I'm not sure where you can see the match. Sorry i cant help you there. Well I saw Zigic play all 3 of Serbia and Montenegro's world cup matches. He wasn't that active but was definitely the go-to guy. I cant recall that well but i dont think he was a regular starter either. I believe we can more than easily keep him quiet for the 2 games. I dont think he has too much pace to trouble the defense but his height would naturally pose a problem on those crosses and set pieces. Never the less he shouldnt be too much of a problem.
GMT - 07 Ago 2006 - 00:14
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elmickio ha scritto:
Does anyone know how I can get to see the match? Some form of streaming or anything?
Cheers
Hopefully will get it on SKY, anyhow, i'm already working on plan B, just in case
here's my starting point
http://www.streamsports.net/TOPo/index.php?m=top&s=out&ID=1153414356.1608
1 - once you got there scroll down a bit
2 - on the left hand side you'll see a section called 'programs'
3 - there's a wee prog called PPLive on top of the pile, get on it
i've just installed it and started watching the second half of Lanus v River Plate on CCTV5 [pretty annoying chinese commentary but surprisingly good picture quality, definitely much much better than a kick in the teeth]
there are quite a few sport channels to flick through though, still have to play with it and test it properly you see
have to say that i'm very pleased with what i've seen so far, easy peasy i would say, guess i'll get to see some Copa Libertadores games as well - can you hear me Obita?
enjoy
obita - 07 Ago 2006 - 09:47
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Milan will win, but the sheva absence still haunts me. Kaka should play and end this madrid man-hunt
elmickio - 07 Ago 2006 - 10:36
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Cheers GMT. Agreed Obita, let's hope he plays and end this rumour once and for all
GMT - 08 Ago 2006 - 00:52
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i used to plan my summer hols accordingly with the fixtures and as it happens regularly at this time of the year Milan turns into Ghost City, no wonder roughly 25.000 tickets have been sold so far, have to say that i'd be surprised to see more than 50.000 fans flocking to the ground
the dutchman Jan Wegereef will referee the game
vanbasto - 08 Ago 2006 - 06:43
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It's sure that Kaka will play the match for Milan. And after entered the group stage, Milan may bid for Ibra from juventus of Torres from Spain.
obita - 08 Ago 2006 - 09:38
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GMT, thanks for that link but here we will watch all the games on CFI and Super Sports. Sorry for the change in hols plans but i guess for the better. we all love Milan and we can do anything for it.
javo_22 - 08 Ago 2006 - 15:30
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Thanks GMT for the help, here in Mexico it's a big problem, maybe in SKY I can watch it, I have som italian channel named RAI and maybe there I can watch, if not, I'm recurring to internet.
GMT - 09 Ago 2006 - 00:03
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i very much doubt that CL games will be shown live on RAI, javo
over 40.000 tickets sold so far
GMT - 09 Ago 2006 - 12:39
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likely starting line-up
Dida
Cafu, Costacurta, Simic, Serginho
Gattuso, Pirlo, Kaka, Seedorf
Gilardino, Inzaghi
obita - 09 Ago 2006 - 17:32
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i would think Bonera would play in Simic's place but it's fine. we see what happens
GMT - 09 Ago 2006 - 18:00
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one match ban for Bonera, unfortunately
Nesta Maldini and Kaladze are injuried so there's not much much left to choose from
it won't be on SKY, that's a nice cherry on top, damn!
elmickio - 09 Ago 2006 - 18:38
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is it anywhere?
C'mon Milan!!!
GMT - 09 Ago 2006 - 19:01
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haven't got a clue mate
crossing fingers that PPLive thing will prove itself useful
elmickio - 09 Ago 2006 - 19:43
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let's hope so!
GMT - 09 Ago 2006 - 20:13
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nothing
Inzaghi has scored btw
elmickio - 09 Ago 2006 - 20:24
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nice way to celebrate your birthday! Happy birthday "Superpippo"!
elmickio - 09 Ago 2006 - 21:48
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1-0 to milan in the end. let's hope it's enough
GMT - 09 Ago 2006 - 21:49
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it should be enough, touching wood
my fave commentator on good old Milan FM radio channel brought me back in time
CL qualifiers are slipping away unnoticed on SKY, can't believe it, buggers
vanbasto - 10 Ago 2006 - 07:46
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AC Milan v Red Star Belgrade, results 1:0 lead in the first leg. 22' from Pippo score with Kaka nice passes.
Talorcan - 10 Ago 2006 - 18:33
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Great result considering the b/u defence was in place and everyone else is still warming up to form.
They did not give up a goal and had plenty of scoring chances.
Even though they will play in Belgrade they will be in better form and won't be intimidated.
Excellent turn out from the fans!
A shame it could not have been a sellout.
On another CL note;
AEK athens 2 - Heart 1 Damn they gave up 2 goals in the last ten minutes including an OG!
We were following it on UEFA's website as we could not get any games anywhere else including the link you sent GMT.
obita - 11 Ago 2006 - 10:39
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Sorry Talorcan Hearts are brokenhearted!
but great for pippo! we could be through already
Talorcan - 12 Ago 2006 - 04:19
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It does not look good for Hearts going into Athens.
But Pippo was super. I am happy with Milan's result and the great fan turnout.
Their form will only get better for the second leg.
Keep the faith and lets all keep positive this season.
GMT - 17 Ago 2006 - 11:11
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Talorcan ha scritto:
do you think there is still a chance UEFA will say no to Milan?
as far as i know UEFA are no longer in the position to say 'no' - Red Star Belgrade are though
thing is i don't take anything for granted, especially at this time of the season after the WC - which doesn't mean looking for excuses - CL qualifing rounds are known as tricky games, partly due to your opponents, who play the match of their lifetime, partly because of the pressure, blowing it would be disastrous
as ACMilan fan i see CL qualifing rounds as everything-to-lose games and, whatever the outcome, they do alter your plans significantly
GMT - 21 Ago 2006 - 10:29
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Ancelotti has named his squad for the Belgrade game, tuesday night
i would have thought that Nesta and Kaladze were going to be fit for this one
goalies: Dida, Kalac, Coppola
defenders: Bonera, Cafu, Costacurta, Favalli, Jankulovski, Serginho, Simic
midfielders: Ambrosini, Brocchi, Foggia, Gattuso, Gourcuff, Kaka`, Pirlo, Seedorf
forwards: Amoroso, Borriello, Gilardino, Inzaghi
the dane Claus Bo Larsen will referee the match
elmickio - 21 Ago 2006 - 22:46
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I that kaladze atleast would be fit? It's gonna be a tough match: no doubt about it! Let's hope we have what it takes to prevail in the end!
Forza Milan
GMT - 22 Ago 2006 - 11:43
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likely lineup
Dida
Cafu Simic Costacurta Serginho
Gattuso Pirlo Kaka`Seedorf
Inzaghi Gilardino
GMT - 22 Ago 2006 - 19:49
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live on www.streamerone.it > choose 'test 2' 280kbps, as smooth as you like
10 minutes from kick off
elmickio - 22 Ago 2006 - 20:18
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i cant seem to get it working? DOH!
GMT - 22 Ago 2006 - 20:55
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perhaps you need to install Coolstreaming first
then launch mediacenter
left hand side menu click on web tv
right hand side click on play italia 1
then choose 'test 2'
give it a few seconds to get connected
it is matter of patience
half time 0-1 Inzaghi yay!
elmickio - 22 Ago 2006 - 21:12
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Thanks GMT YOUR A GENIUS !!
GREAT STUFF!!!!
FIRST TIME I GET TO SEE MILAN PLAY
YAY
elmickio - 22 Ago 2006 - 21:37
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Let's hope Gila breaks his CL duck soon
elmickio - 22 Ago 2006 - 21:55
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Good stuff they are through! Bring on chelsea!!!!
GMT - 22 Ago 2006 - 22:04
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glad you managed to get it sorted elmickio
full time 1-2 Inzaghi, Seedorf - i'm very very pleased with the outcome, have to say that i didn't expect, at this time of the season, such a brilliant game, excellent passing game that was
I'm pissed as a fart and CL draw will be held thursday
elmickio - 22 Ago 2006 - 23:57
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What I seen I was very impressed, the midfield looked fantastic. Serghinio and cafu still looked 20 year olds up and down those wings and Inzaghi looked sharp too!
Talorcan - 23 Ago 2006 - 03:50
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Excellent results. 1-0 at home and to go into Marakana and take it 2-1 excellent display.
A bit of a shame they even conceded the goal.
All I was able to see was the highlights on the official site.
Good to see the midfield play well.
We need to get the monkey off Gilardino's back though.
Once he gets that first CL goal he will be laughing.
GMT - 24 Ago 2006 - 12:13
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The draw for the eight CL groups will take place today at 17.00 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco
Pot 1
FC Barcelona
AC Milan
Arsenal FC
Liverpool FC
FC Internazionale
Real Madrid CF
Manchester United FC
Valencia CF
Pot 2
Olympique Lyonnais
FC Porto
PSV Eindhoven
FC Bayern Munchen
Chelsea FC
AS Roma
Celtic FC
Lille
Pot 3
Sporting Lisbon
SL Benfica
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
FC Steaua Bucarest
Werder Bremen
Olympiacos CFP
CSKA Moskva
AEK Athens FC
Pot 4
RSC Anderlecht
FC Dynamo Kyiv
PFC Levski Sofia
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
Galatasaray SK
Hamburger SV
FC Spartak Moskva
FC Kobenhavn
The CL group stage schedule is:
MD1 - 12/13 September
MD2 - 26/27 September
MD3 - 17/18 October
MD4 - 31 October/1 November
MD5 - 21/22 November
MD6 - 5/6 December
winners and runners-up from each group will go forward to the knockout stage next year, with the final set for Athens on 23 May
elmickio - 24 Ago 2006 - 16:13
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I hope we get Chelsea!
GMT - 24 Ago 2006 - 17:57
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Group A
Barcelona
Chelsea
Werder Bremen
Levski Sofia
Group B
inter
Bayern Munich
Sporting Lisbon
Spartak Moskva
Group C
Liverpool
PSV Eindhoven
Bordeaux
Galatasaray
Group D
Valencia
Roma
Olympiakos
Shakhtar Donetsk
Group E
Real Madrid
Lyon
Steaua Bucharest
Dynamo Kyiv
Group F
Manchester United
Celtic
Benfica
FC Copenhagen
Group G
Arsenal
Porto
CSKA Moskva
Hamburg
Group H
AC Milan
Lille
AEK Athens
Anderlecht
elmickio - 24 Ago 2006 - 21:01
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All in all I don't think we can complain with the group we have. I don't know much about AEK, but for the the other two I don't think we should have much of a problem. Some interesting groups there Barca/chelsea and inter/Bayern.
GMT - 24 Ago 2006 - 23:09
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your certanely right elmickio, we can't complain about it, moreover 'From Athens To Athens' sounds such a smashing motto
don't know much about AEK myself, they finished in 2nd only 3 pts behind Olympiacos though, had Hearts kicked them out i'd be already making plans for a train trip up north
as for group A both Barca and Chelsea should go through hand in hand for a change, which means not getting in each other's way afterwards?
russian football isn't that bad at this time of the season, meaning before their winter break, so group B, E and G seem to be the tough ones, at least to my eyes
last but not the least congrats Derry City, what was the aggregate score again 7-2 or something?? did you manage to get in this time?
matchday 1 - 13/09
Anderlecht v Lille
Milan v AEK
matchday 2 - 26/09
AEK v Anderlecht
Lille v Milan
matchday 3 - 17/10
Lille v AEK
Anderlecht v Milan
matchday 4 - 01/11
AEK v Lille
Milan v Anderlecht
matchday 5 - 21/11
Lille v Anderlecht
AEK v Milan
matchday 6 - 06/12
Anderlecht v AEK
Milan v Lille
elmickio - 25 Ago 2006 - 11:50
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Thanks very much! Unfortunatley I didn't GMT, the tickets where gone gone in a matter of momments. Uefa rules is that during matches everyone has to be seating, and there only is a total of 2,000 seats in the brandywell. All in all it was a great acheivement for Derry city Foootball club. I never got to see it as already I knew we where through with a 5-1 aggregate.
I would have joined you GMT, I was hoping Milan where going to get an English club, now i'm going to consider what match i'll be at this season? Maybe Belguim??
GMT - 25 Ago 2006 - 14:51
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the day the lads take on Anderlecht away i will be accidentally spending a well deserved short break in Milan which is a true shame given my relative closeness to Hull ferry port, that would have been a nice option indeed
didn't know Brandywell was equipped with an italian floodlighting system, quite impressive low cost view from up there!
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Talorcan - 25 Ago 2006 - 20:29
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Here is some information on the opposition for the group stages;
ANDERLECHT PROFILE
8/25/2006
MILAN - Anderlecht find themselves in the group stage as Belgian champions and have maximum points from three games this season. Milan played Anderlecht in the group phase 1993-94, drawing 0-0 on both occasions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Full name: RSC Anderlecht
Founded in 1908
Kit: Violet shits, white shorts and socks
Second kit: All white
Stadium: Constant Vanden Stock, capacity 21,619
President: Roger Vanden Stock
Coach: Franky Vercauteren
TROPHIES
2 Cup Winners Cups 1976, 1978
2 European SuperCups 1976, 1978
1 UEFA Cup 1982/83
28 League titles
LILLE PROFILE
8/25/2006
MILAN - Lille came through the qualifying round with little difficulty against Rabotnicki Skopje, 3-0 in the first leg and 1-0 in the return. Milan have never played the French before. Lille are fourth in the French League, on six points from three games, one point behind Marseille, Lyon and Le Mans.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Full name: LOSC Lille Metropol
Founded inl 1944
Kit: Red shirts, blue shorts and socks
Second kit: All blue
Stadium: Stadium Lille Métropole de Villeneuve, capacity 18,100
President : Michel Seydoux
Coach: Claude Puel
TROPHIES
InterToto Cup 2004
2 League titlesi: 1946, 1954
5 Greek Cups: 1946, 1947, 1948, 1953, 1955
AEK ATHENS PROFILE
8/25/2006
MILAN - AEK came through the Champions League preliminary round, defeating Hearts 2-1 and 3-0. Milan played AEK in the 1994-95 competition, drawing 0-0 away and winning 2-1 at the San Siro. AEK are currently fourth in the Greek league after a draw in the first game against PAOK.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Full name: Athlitiki Enosi Konstantinoupoleos
Founded inl 1924
Kit: Yellow and black shirt, black shorts, yellow socks
Stadium: Nikos Goumas, capacity 33,494
President: Cornélius Sirhaus
Coach: Lorenzo Serra Ferrer
TROPHIES
11 League titles
11 Greek Cups
Talorcan - 25 Ago 2006 - 20:38
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elmickio ha scritto:
All in all I don't think we can complain with the group we have. I don't know much about AEK, but for the the other two I don't think we should have much of a problem. Some interesting groups there Barca/chelsea and inter/Bayern.
AEK got through on some very contreversial calls by the Russian ref.
Get this he yellow carded one of the hearts boys for jewellry while the AEK players were almost all clearly wearing rings. He was sent off shortly after on another contrevercial call where AEK's player was not even touched. All possibility of the win was lost at that point and then later for the draw with yet another terrible call for a second red card to Hearts.
The end result Hearts playing 30 minutes 2 men down and only conceeding 1 goal on penalty 79 min and the next 2 in the last 6 minutes of the game with all hope lost.
Pray Milan don't get this Russian ref in any of their matches he was just brutal.
One thing we should be happy with the largest away stdium is Olympic in Athens at 33000. Any of these poor teams coming into San Siro will have to face the full fury of our motivated fans this year.
We have a point to make and won't conceed at home.
FORZA MILAN!
Talorcan - 29 Ago 2006 - 15:44
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Bundesliga champions FC Bayern München have signed Dutch international midfielder Mark van Bommel from FC Barcelona for a fee of around €6m.
Successful medical
The 29-year-old has agreed a three-year contract with the Munich club after passing a medical in Germany today. He will link up with Netherlands team-mate Roy Makaay at the Fuβball Arena München. "It is the best thing for my career," said Van Bommel. "I have to think about my future."
Final appearance
Van Bommel left Dutch title-holders PSV Eindhoven to join Barça last summer but failed to secure a regular place as the Catalan side won the Primera División and the UEFA Champions League. He made one of his nine appearances in the latter competition in the final victory against Arsenal FC.
'The right man'
Dutch Footballer of the Year in 2001 and 2005, Van Bommel is expected to fill the gap in the Bayern midfield left by Michael Ballack's move to Chelsea FC. "At PSV, Van Bommel demonstrated unbelievable qualities as a leader," said Bayern general manaber Uli Hoeness. "We have found the right man. He can hold the ball and play the crucial pass. He can score and he is good in the air."
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Very interesting how other teams are able to get top quality players without the huge price tags everyone seems to want to charge Milan.
GMT - 03 Set 2006 - 20:21
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here's the list of players eligible for the UEFA Champions League matches
it does apply to Serie A games as well
shirt number / name
1 Dida
2 Cafu
3 Maldini
4 Kaladze
5 Costacurta
7 Ricardo Oliveira
8 Gattuso
9 Inzaghi
10 Seedorf
11 Gilardino
13 Nesta
15 Borriello
16 Kalac
17 Simic
18 Jankulovski
19 Favalli
20 Gourcuff
21 Pirlo
22 Kaka
23 Ambrosini
25 Bonera
27 Serginho
29 Fiori
32 Brocchi
who's that brazilian bloke who asked for the number 7 - that's bottle surely!
apparently he turned down a more profitable offer from Lyon
Talorcan - 06 Set 2006 - 05:42
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I like Oliveira more and more by the day.
He obviously is a man of discretion and taste
Talorcan - 12 Set 2006 - 01:47
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MILAN – UEFA have assigned English referee Michael Riley for the Group H Champions League fixture between Milan and AEK Athens on Wednesday at the San Siro (kick-off 8.45pm CET). Riley will be assisted by Glenn Brian Turner and David Stephen Brian, along with fourth official Mark Clattenburg. Benny Jacobsen will serve as the UEFA delegate and Bernd Heynemann will observe the referees
Anyone have an opinion on this being good or bad for Milan?
GMT - 13 Set 2006 - 15:01
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no opinions available, his name doesn't make any alarms going off
Carlo has decided to give Kaka some rest and it would appear to be the night of our young talented frenchman - Oliveira's in from start as well
promising game isn't it - could almost hear the booze's gagging in anticipation
likely line up
Dida
Cafu, Simic, Maldini, Favalli
Gattuso, Brocchi, Gourcuff, Seedorf
Inzaghi, Oliveira
Talorcan - 13 Set 2006 - 15:12
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No Janku?
Talorcan - 13 Set 2006 - 15:37
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Yesterdays results 12 Sept 06:
A Chelsea 2-0 Bremen
A Barcelona 5-0 Levski
B Sporting 1-0 Internazionale
B Bayern 4-0 Spartak Moskva
C Galatasaray 0-0 Bordeaux
C PSV 0-0 Liverpool
D Olympiacos 2-4 Valencia
D Roma 4-0 Shakhtar
I was hoping Bremen could do better against Chelsea but what a great result by Sporting!
GMT - 13 Set 2006 - 18:55
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yeah immediately rang a mate down in Milan and offered my congratulations for the impressive start, noblesse oblige that was
know nothing about Janku though
he's probably set to come off the bench to score a rattler deep into the second half?
GMT - 13 Set 2006 - 19:13
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it's live on streamerone - test3 260kbps - as smooth as you like
Talorcan - 13 Set 2006 - 20:05
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Inazaghi GOOOOOOOOOL Superpippo again!!!!
Mialn 1-0 and they keep coming in waves at AEK.
I feel a blow out coming.
Talorcan - 13 Set 2006 - 20:27
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Milan 2-0 GOAL di GOURCUFF!!!!!!!!!!
Bellisimo cross di Kaka!
Roll it up roll it up lets show that scumball Capello anything he can do Milan can do better!
ishotjuventus - 13 Set 2006 - 21:22
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Milan 3-0 Goal di Kaka on a penalty kick.
Inzaghi was hauled down in the box trying to make a play.
Excellent execution. Ambrosini has been subbed in along with Seedorf.
Oliviera and Brocchi come out having played good games,
ishotjuventus - 13 Set 2006 - 21:29
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3-0 milan over aek 
:si::si:
GMT - 13 Set 2006 - 22:21
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Gourcuff is ace isn't he - what do you think guys - that lad is cheating us he's not 20, can't be so young, he definitely looks far more experienced than a 20 years old boy - i was genuinely impressed
especially around the hour when he found himself by the sideline in his own defensive third and in the position of having to make a critical decision in a split second
to my surprise he went for the ambitious option and managed to reach Inzaghi with an accurately right-footed sliced-to-stay-in through ball instead of hoofing it up front - that piece of high self-confidence made me go clapping like a seal instinctively, that was pure class guys, i bet all my lagers this lad's going to become a top footballer
oh and, had he wrapped things up this way
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Talorcan - 13 Set 2006 - 23:00
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Ancelotti speaks very highly of him and I know from the official site that Physically he has not even matured yet according to their tests.
A great start to the round robin. Milan now heads group H and barring major injury problems we should be in the knockout round without difficulty. I know I am greedy but we still should have had more goals.
Also what are your thoughts on Real Madrid's inauspicous start?
Here are all of today's results;
E Dynamo Kyiv 1-4 Steaua
E Lyon 2-0 Real Madrid
F Man. United 3-2 Celtic
F København 0-0 Benfica
G Porto 0-0 CSKA Moskva
G Hamburg 1-2 Arsenal
H Anderlecht 1-1 Lille
H Milan 3-0 AEK
GMT - 14 Set 2006 - 01:13
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still gobsmacked - hopefully it's not been a one-off appearance, i'd say he's proved himself up to the job and deserves to play more often
at his age i remember i couldn't get enough of chasing the ball all over the pitch and 90 minutes were far too short
Inzaghi's fourth goal in four consecutive games has gone almost unnoticed
as far as Madrid goes they often get hammered in Lyon, not surprised but very very pleased with the outcome for the likes of Cannavaro and Capello
oh hey, it would appear that our hearted 'wish you well judashenko' have hit his homeland club as well
javo_22 - 14 Set 2006 - 01:42
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Amazing performance by young-one Gourcuff, he's got skills, elegance, and presicion, now I know why they call him the new Zizou. He's got nice ball control and touch, I don't think there's a better way to start your career than with a goal, imagine what he and Kaka will make in a couple of years.
Other point I noticed was that we played as a team, there's player union there, I was impressed by some plays (Kaka's acrobatic shoot, and some others), I'me vey happy about the performance of the team in the last 2 games, that's what I calll a solid and united team
GMT - 14 Set 2006 - 01:58
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good to hear you're now feeling more reassured about his potential
that's correct it's a rock solid very well-oiled machine, they do support each other and get things done as proper team - still not running at full steam though
Talorcan - 14 Set 2006 - 03:22
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Good comments from everyone.
It really goes to show even at this very early stage of the season how determined the team is to succeed despite everything.
I'm still chuckling at Capello. I really changed my opinion to the negative on him earlier this summer when he went on and on about how great Juve were and that his greatest & proudest accomplishment was leading Serie A for 66 consecutive games.... (how the F**K can you be pround of anything when you knew damn well every game was F*****G fixed by Moggi & co... What a jerk!
Just caught replays of the Man U game & Lyon. Celtic got screwed by some bad calls by the ref and then non calls when it should have been to their favour. I saw nothing however that this years version of Milan can't cope with, Especially if we get Nesta and Kaladze back healthy. Ferdinand is making some consistant mistakes this year (I've managed to catch a few Man U games and he blunders at least once a game now)
Gourcuff though, what a great aquisition! They better sign both he and Kaka to life contracts. What skill and talent. Talk about Joga Bonito!!
javo_22 - 14 Set 2006 - 23:54
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Games are fixed all over the world (Mexico isn't exception) just that some federations to avoid the criticism, the covered them, FIGC had the braveness to accept the corruption, not like other leagues.
Ferdinand, I've seen all ManU games, and he is making some mistakes, it wasn't ususal on him, wonder why is happening, he's not been the same for the last year, although I think if he recovers his level, is one of the best, maybe with Nesta.
Talorcan - 15 Set 2006 - 02:41
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javo_22 ha scritto:
Games are fixed all over the world (Mexico isn't exception) just that some federations to avoid the criticism, the covered them, FIGC had the braveness to accept the corruption, not like other leagues.
Ferdinand, I've seen all ManU games, and he is making some mistakes, it wasn't ususal on him, wonder why is happening, he's not been the same for the last year, although I think if he recovers his level, is one of the best, maybe with Nesta.
Well Javo if its any consolation a friend of the family spent the summer in Poland and she was telling me that the Polish Football federation just cleaned house. The fired 75% of everyone involved including the refs for match fixing and corruption. More of a result of how poorly they performed in the WC.
As far as Rio goes I just don't see him performing anymore at his previous high standards. It will be interesting to see if Sir Alex deals with the issue or lets it slide till season's end.
elmickio - 15 Set 2006 - 09:07
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What a good solid game from Milan, alright we where playing AEK athens, but we played well as a unit. Great debut from Gorcuff was quite suprised by his techique and confidence on and off the ball for a 20 year old.
As for ferdinand, the man is pants, simple as that! and as for paying 30 million for him I think Alex Ferguson is just getting his money 's worth out of him. I think now he's too old to say that he'll mature and grow into a top defender! too late for him.
Talorcan - 17 Set 2006 - 13:32
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Interesting quote from Ancelotti discussing some of the new players and his strategy for giving who playing time early this season. I am worried he will however start to overuse certain players again this year from his last comments though.
MILANELLO - Carlo Ancelotti took time to discuss how he was going to employ the team turnover in the upcoming games: 'Players who haven't played a lot have come in and on one hand this can be a problem and on the other is can go well. Yoann Gourcuff and Ricardo Oliveira are examples of players who have settled in straight away. The turnover will be a strategy we'll will follow up until October 1 and the international break but we won't always follow it. There will be times when we can't leave certain players out. It doesn't seem like Oliveira and Gourcuff are players who have just joined, they have fitted in well, have a good dialogue with everyone in the team. Everyone feels important as we are a team of more than eleven regulars.'
The coach then turned to inter: 'They'll want to bounce back against Sampdoria after the defeat to Sporting Lisbon. We can't talk about a comeback just yet, we know we can't make any mistakes, we have to be on our guard and concentrated.'
Milan's season: 'I don't think it's a transitional season. It's true that Milan have bought really top-class players in the past while this season the sensation is that Ricardo Oliveira and Gourcuff have to work to get to that level. But the reality is that these players represent something important in the present. There have been more certainities than doubts in the first two games, but this is for the fans, we know that we have a squad at the highest level at our disposal.'
elmickio - 26 Set 2006 - 12:50
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Probable squad for tonight's game against Lille:
Dida;
Cafu, Nesta, Simic, Favalli;
Seedorf, Gattuso, Pirlo;
Kaka;
Inzaghi, Gilardino
GMT - 27 Set 2006 - 07:50
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missed that one, had the scoreline handed over by a very excited celtic nutter though, not enough to get the idea is it
the lack of comments says it alll, that awful?
elmickio - 27 Set 2006 - 11:46
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Yip, kaka looked frustated! Gila abd seedorf missed a couple of glorious chances!
Seedorf had a goal that was clearly on, ruled offside! The linesman was terrible, i have to admit. Lille had a couple of chances themselves only for Dida to save us more than once. Milan played with one striker and didn't replace Gilardino until the 75th min. At the momment Alberto looks under confident and I'm starting to feel sorry for him. Oliveria didn'nt get even get a mention. They played Ambrosini, Pirlo, Seedorf and Gattuso in the midfield along with Kaka supporting Gila.
it's the first time in a while that I was frustated watching them. They did at times pass the ball in their usual fashion, just at the final third couldn't get it going, somrthing that definatly worried me and hope that it was a one-off (not counting saturdays draw)!
Talorcan - 27 Set 2006 - 15:35
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I did not get a chance to even see highlights but the tenure was pretty much the same as the Livorno game.
Lots of opportunity but no finish and Kaka run to the nub by the end of th game and nothing to show for it.
This is a bad pattern to fall into. The only positive again is no gaols conceeded but you don't win the league or CL without scoring some of your own.
IS it me or do I give up on Gila yet?
What do you guys think?
Talorcan - 28 Set 2006 - 02:36
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Very interesting day in CL today.
Judashenko NADA Drogba saves the day again for Chelsea with the hat trick (where would they be without him at all!)
Roma loses to Valencia (they are starting to show they should have stayed in UEFA CUP not CL
inter oh how sweet it is!!! The Uefa site called their approach to the game "cavalier" What they thought Bayern was just going to show up and roll over for them???
Talorcan - 28 Set 2006 - 03:12
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Official results
A Bremen 1-1 Barcelona
A Levski 1-3 Chelsea
B Spartak Moskva 1-1
B Internazionale 0-2 Bayern
C Liverpool 3-2 Galatasaray
C Bordeaux 0-1 PSV
D Shakhtar 2-2 Olympiacos
D Valencia 2-1 Roma
Matchday 2 - 26 September 2006
Group Home Away
E Steaua 0-3 Lyon
E Real Madrid 5-1 Dynamo Kyiv
F Benfica 0-1 Man. United
F Celtic 1-0 København
G CSKA Moskva 1-0 Hamburg
G Arsenal 2-0 Porto
H AEK 1-1 Anderlecht
H Lille 0-0 Milan
GMT - 28 Set 2006 - 08:11
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knocking the ball around is what we do best, pity Oliveira didn't take part in the game in place of Gilardino, i mean from the off, i'd be very curisous to see him supported by that midfield which is capable of creating good chances in every game
and let's hope someone will start converting opportunities into points possibly from the Siena game
hey Tal not conceding goals is all well and good no question about that but you seem to be obsessed by clean sheets?
not the first time our beloved rivals get kicked in the teeth by Bayern Munich is it, still remember a UEFA tie in the late 80's, rather than early 90's, 1-0 away win in Munich only to concede 3 goals in 7 minutes in the San Siro, therefore you will agree with me on this, it was about time for a german side to beat their italian counterparts, so well done to them for a change!
extremely sweet indeed, can you lot see them dropping out, hopefully Spartak Moskva [1-1 vs Sporting i guess, home or away?] will chop them off the competition, perhaps under the snow? that would make it even more dramatic, and sweeter
was reading something Mourinho said prior to the Sophia game, kind of 'Sheva can take all the time he needs, he will start scoring'' - just heh - of course he will!
javo_22 - 29 Set 2006 - 01:49
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I could not see the CL this week, but the things I've read... ¿What's the Kaka's matter? just saw 20 mintes of Lille's game and I didn't like the alineation 3 midfielders of the same characteristics? What the hell was Ancelotti thinking of? HE PLAYD TO GET ONE POINT, nad the thing is... Lille is no rival to us, we could of get three points and get more advantage.
Drogba saved the day again for Chlesea, what a surprise since the ukranian guy hasn't played well
I'm glad inter lost to Munchen.
Talorcan - 30 Set 2006 - 06:11
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GMT ha scritto:
hey Tal not conceding goals is all well and good no question about that but you seem to be obsessed by clean sheets?
After last year I am just happy to see solid defence. While it is great to win 4-3 (parma second leg last season) what does it say for your team in CL competition and long term success? The other reason is it means no one question's Dida and quite frankly there are enough issues for Milan to deal with this season without that distraction.
GMT ha scritto:
extremely sweet indeed, can you lot see them dropping out, hopefully Spartak Moskva [1-1 vs Sporting i guess, home or away?] will chop them off the competition, perhaps under the snow? that would make it even more dramatic, and sweeter!
It would be great for Milan to elliminate inter from CL play but I think that will be taken care of by Sporting on the second leg. I just can't see them getting out of the group stage. Which goes to show you were they really stand.
GMT ha scritto:
was reading something Mourinho said prior to the Sophia game, kind of 'Sheva can take all the time he needs, he will start scoring'' - just heh - of course he will!
Do you get the feeling he has cursed his scoring touch now that he no longer is in red and black. Regardless I don't have it out for Sheva but I would dearly love to see Chelsea crash and burn with that huge payroll and ego/attitude.
javo_22 - 01 Ott 2006 - 03:09
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Well, I think he has taken all the time he needed to start scoring so... I think Chelsea will start to get alittle bit angry, do 't know, but to this point, Sheva's failing
GMT - 01 Ott 2006 - 03:32
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well yeah we had poor defending in patches last seasons especially before xmas but was never concerned about their overall reliability to be honest
as for our city rivals, given the points still on the table i think they can make it through to the best 16 at expenses of Sporting Lisbon - crossing fingers they'll prove me wrong
judashenko right, seen bits and stuff of Chelsea v Villa - who were lucky to get away with one point to be fair - and have to say that he looks more and more frustrated, oh but he certanely will start scoring soon - heh-eh!
Talorcan - 14 Ott 2006 - 14:38
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Tuesday the 17th Milan will be playing Anderlecht in Belgium.
Past history favours the Belgians to hold Milan.
Milan however is on a 5 game unbeaten streak in CL and have only allowed 2 goals in several games.
Lineups still to be announced but expect Pirlo and Gourcuff to start in midfield since both are being rested today against Sampdoria in Genoa.
Talorcan - 15 Ott 2006 - 20:44
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Tuesdays line up in Belgium:
SQUAD FOR ANDERLECHT
10/15/2006
GOALKEEPERS: Dida, Fiori, Kalac
DEFENDERS: Bonera, Cafu, Costacurta, Kaladze, Maldini, Nesta, Jankulovski, Simic
MIDFIELDERS: Brocchi, Gattuso, Kakà, Pirlo, Seedorf
STRIKERS: Gilardino, Inzaghi, Ricardo Oliveira, Guerci (n°28)
elmickio - 17 Ott 2006 - 19:44
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Dida;
Bonera, Nesta, Kaladze, Jankulovski;
Gattuso, Pirlo, Seedorf;
Kakà;
Ricardo Oliveira, Inzaghi.
Gilardino dropped, Bonera to make debut. Milan need to get a decent result here to boost some sort of morale. Good luck to night guys.
elmickio - 17 Ott 2006 - 20:57
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Bonera kicks the ball away and receives a second yellow card and is off! What a moron, we had to take of Oliveria and replace him Cafu. Seedorf is shooting from distance and not even hitting the target.
obita - 18 Ott 2006 - 08:24
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It was great to see Kaka strike and thump his chest kissing our badge as he raced towards Carletto for a hug.
The faces of Galliani and Cesare Maldini were very worrying.
Gattuso is definitely the capitan in waiting. he did a slendid jod. Bonera was unlucky. Oliveira is out of sorts. Pippo still very efficient.
Great result
javo_22 - 19 Ott 2006 - 01:36
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Great goal on Kaka, amazing.
Offense still dissapointing, don't know what is happening, the best one so far is Pippo, and considering his age, I think it's a little bit worrying
Talorcan - 19 Ott 2006 - 05:06
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It was the result that was needed. 3 points and no goals conceeded.
Did not see Kak's goal but he is playing inspired this year.
obita ha scritto:
The faces of Galliani and Cesare Maldini were very worrying.
Not sure what you mean Obita?
I have not been able to get hardly any games live this year.
Ever since they got peanlized they cut way back on the live feeds.
Lets hope they can translate this sucecces now into several wins in a row to catch the front runners in A.
javo_22 - 19 Ott 2006 - 23:33
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We still have 20 or so matches, I think we can do it. I don't see inter strong enough to win, they have the players just I don't know why the irregularity.
Kaka is having a breakout season, compessed with an down-level attack, I think with Sheva's departure, Kaka is playing a bigger role that helps him to be better, he has more responsabilities and he can take care of him. I'm just worried about the lack of support for our strikers.
Talorcan - 20 Ott 2006 - 02:45
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I did some stat watching/checking today and the least penalized team Is Milan.
The team with the greatest shots wide and shots on net is Milan only Manu U is close.
The team has simply failed to close well but I have seen pleny ofnear misses and balls bounced off woodwork.
The only striker who has concerns for me is Gilardino. He has the ability but can't buy a goal for love or money right now.
obita - 20 Ott 2006 - 10:37
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Talorcan, Cesare and Galliani were seated just behind the technical bench (i wondered why!) and through out the game they had a hand in their chins especially Cesare. it amazes me how an almost 70 year old man like him can still be that active in football. i understand he does great scouting for us. Our strikers have put all the burden on Kaka's shoulders but good enough he is handling it. i heard him say he wants to finish his career with us. that would be delightful
GMT - 21 Ott 2006 - 17:21
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seen this one on telly in Milan since i spent a few days over there this week
quite pleased with what i've seen especially in terms of flowing passing game and scoring opportunities, given the recent draught Kaka's long range torpedo was such a relief, this one will go down as all time classic goal
elmickio - 21 Ott 2006 - 22:23
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I had an a discussion with a few people, where they claimed that the shot took a deflection? I don't agree. I thought it was a rocket.!
Talorcan - 01 Nov 2006 - 01:56
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I***r managed to slide by tonight in CL. I would hve loved if the Portuguese had doomed them to not getting through to the next round.
But hey it will be all the sweeter when Milan beats them in CL and eventually take over the lead for Serie A and the scudetto....
Talorcan - 01 Nov 2006 - 20:46
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CL WED MILAN up 2-0 at the Half and Ricky is carrying the team by himself.
They better get him some support for Christmas or He won't be happy.
FORZA MILAN!
Talorcan - 01 Nov 2006 - 21:34
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GILAAAAAAAAAAAA finally scores in CL!!!!!
Now 4-1 for Milan now lets run it up and string together several wins and real those fools m***a in!
javo_22 - 01 Nov 2006 - 23:22
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Two things that I would like to comment after Milan win vs Anderletch:
1 The player that is carryin on our team after the problem with forwards is Ricky, amazing performance he has had over the past games, he is being our heart and soul, amazing the 3rd goal, what a combination, amazing display, he runs all over the field, he joins the team, he creates spaces, he makes plays, he changes the rythm and he even scores! WHAT MORE WOULD YOU LIKE TO ASK TO A PLAYER?
2 I'm a little calm now, Gila's scored 2 goals on the last 2 games, hope he continues like that and gets into his ususal shape that was the thing that brought him with us from Parma
elmickio - 02 Nov 2006 - 00:34
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im drunk, just found out milan won 4-1 kaka and gila etc great stuff...lets hopr they can keep up the performance now for a while...happy hallowenn guys
GMT - 02 Nov 2006 - 07:20
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got constant updates handed over by my glaswegian workmate even though his lot got hammered in Lisbon, bless him
now seven goals in the last two games sounds more like it
as for Gila, well two useless goals are definitely better than nothing, crossing fingers he will start scoring the crucial ones as well, possibly starting sunday
obita - 02 Nov 2006 - 13:38
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Hey GMT, some gentilityu with Gila. the good news is that now he is getting used to hitting the back of the net. the 4-4-2 formation we discussed was spot on - Gila-Oliveira.
Then Cafu made great contributions along with Brocchi who filled in well for Gatusso.
GMT, your dream of 3 goals per game seems to be coming true. shuld we expect a 3-1 or 5-0 in Bergamo?
Nice guys we were the biggest victors on matchday 4.
Heard Brlusconi said to Ancelotti "You and i make a great team" (Vote of confidence i guess!)
Talorcan - 02 Nov 2006 - 18:26
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obita ha scritto:
Hey GMT, some gentilityu with Gila. the good news is that now he is getting used to hitting the back of the net. the 4-4-2 formation we discussed was spot on - Gila-Oliveira.
Then Cafu made great contributions along with Brocchi who filled in well for Gatusso.
GMT, your dream of 3 goals per game seems to be coming true. shuld we expect a 3-1 or 5-0 in Bergamo?
Nice guys we were the biggest victors on matchday 4.
Heard Brlusconi said to Ancelotti "You and i make a great team" (Vote of confidence i guess!)
I think Gila is back on track.
I see 4-1 with Gila 2 Olivera 1 kaka or Seedorf 1.
If we can get the offence running on all cilinders Ancelotti needs to just worry about strengthening the defence and ideally with 1-2 who are still eligible for CL for the post Christmas push to Athens.
GMT - 03 Nov 2006 - 07:22
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well given that our team is capable to create 5-6 scoring opportunities per game i do expect our forwards to convert at least half of them into points, don't think i'm being too demanding here
as for Gilardino i do have high expectations but i'm not fooling myself, i don't expect him to score as much as judashenko, but definitely more than he did last season, in both competitions, league and especially CL, matching my expectations means scoring vital goals not only the useless ones
now every single player is called to give his contribution in terms of goals in order to balance judashenko's departure, in this respect Kaka and Seedorf are doing pretty well so far, even the likes of Jankulovsky and Kaladze managed to inscribe their names on the scoresheet and let alone Inzaghi who took us back to Europe,
what i'm trying to say is that we are still desperate for Gila to start scoring when it really matters
obita - 03 Nov 2006 - 13:09
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just hope he will be given more play time (Gila)
obita - 03 Nov 2006 - 13:14
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just hope he will be given more play time (Gila)
Talorcan - 03 Nov 2006 - 22:26
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I see 4-1 with Gila 2 Olivera 1 kaka or Seedorf 1.
If we can get the offence running on all cilinders Ancelotti needs to just worry about strengthening the defence and ideally with 1-2 who are still eligible for CL for the post Christmas push to Athens.
I got the exact score but not the scorers! Too bad I did not put this one on the predictor game.
elmickio - 21 Nov 2006 - 20:58
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I guess that we are down to our "bare bones" in the defence department again! Simic sustained a shoulder injury during the warm up and Costacurta comes in, 1 - 0 down again at half time....usual old story...Cesar scored a free kick, and i just heard Inzaghi hit the post! When will this badluck streak end????
GMT - 22 Nov 2006 - 07:07
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as usual got updates handed over by an ecstatic Celtic fan, you should have seen him punching and kicking the air and celebrating as if possessed by paranormal forces that was good fun
well despite having lost this one we got through as first placed in group H and at least we've got something to look forward to and hopefully our bad luck will come to an end by then, i do fancy the Celts!
obita - 22 Nov 2006 - 12:10
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Guys what bad luck are you talking about? It's time we let those oldies go rest. if i were Ancelotti i would discuss with the board to get a new coach and elevate him to sporting director. also heard maldini will retire in May,that will be great and as well Ancelotti should let someone else coach the team with new ideas. he seems to have only plan A and when things are bad they are bad forever. we are not any unlucky, just short of ideas. pray we don't get Arsenal, they will embarass us.
elmickio - 22 Nov 2006 - 15:50
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Obita, how do we not have any bad luck?
Talorcan - 23 Nov 2006 - 02:05
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Sorry guys just back from 3 days away for work.
No internet access and no cable/TV and very limited radio.
What do I come back to No goals! The other team's goalkeeper is the player of the match AGAIN.
Ancelotti is now praying for luck and MILAN has the dubious distinction of having played the oldest player in CL EVER with Billy Costacurta in Athens.
No offence to Billy but it would have been much better to report a win.
The only positive in all this is we actually advance since Lille and Anderlecht drew 2-2.
Does anyone know how the teams now draw for the knockout stage?
GMT playing Celtic would be great.
They have never won on Italian soil and Hopefully Gattuso will be ready for a "homecoming" at Ibrox.
GMT - 23 Nov 2006 - 07:35
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that plan A - as you put it - as our only resource sounds unfair Obita, merely because i've lost count of the number of times that our ideas bounce off the woodwork, we can call it lack of accuracy if you want but i'm not sure that a different coach would bring in that tiny bit of extra accuracy we need, which is why i call it hard luck instead
Talorcan, where on earth did they make you spend those three punishing days, was it a cave or what, can hardly figure out - anyhow, group winners and runners-up go through to the knock-out stage and the eight third-placed clubs move into the uefa cup, the rest are out of the competition
ps - Gattuso played for Rangers
Talorcan - 23 Nov 2006 - 09:29
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GMT ha scritto:
Talorcan, where on earth did they make you spend those three punishing days, was it a cave or what, can hardly figure out - anyhow, group winners and runners-up go through to the knock-out stage and the eight third-placed clubs move into the uefa cup, the rest are out of the competition
ps - Gattuso played for Rangers
I hate to say it but it was a wonderful resort in the Halibuton Highlands just south of Algonquin Park (2.5 hours NE of Toronto) on a quite lake.
Food was to die for; private saltwater spa, fireplace and jacuzzi's in every suite....open bar Stella Artois on tap and a decent selection of scotches.
Just no access to internet. But I was wearing my Milan scarf and Milan shirts under my sweater the whole time....
As far as Gattuso it will be just like the old days; an away transfer to Ibrox for the abuse... It won't faze him a bit to play there again.
obita - 23 Nov 2006 - 09:54
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we are lined up against those from Arsenal's group, not Celtic's. GMT, i'm sorry but sometimes change bring good luck naturally.
javo_22 - 25 Nov 2006 - 01:12
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Just heard Galliani saying: "Our goal is CL" well, I have consider that to since we are 14th in Serie A 23 pts away form inter, so what else could he had said.
GMT - 25 Nov 2006 - 12:54
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not such a novelty Javo since the big eared pot has always been our top priority, the one and the only achievable piece of silverware for this season, it goes without saying
javo_22 - 25 Nov 2006 - 18:30
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It will be hard, as hard maybe as get in the first 4 places to the next year's CL, what a shame
GMT - 07 Dic 2006 - 07:28
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it would seem that they embarassed themselves last night - well the best excuse in the rack appears to be as follow - lack of motivation since group H was arithmetically dead before playing this last game - so let's pretend nothing happened, i'm well pissed off though
Barcelona, PSV, Real Madrid, Celtic and Porto - this is what uefa pots got in store for us on friday 15 december - first leg away on 21 february and second leg at the San Siro on 7 march
an awful lot of things might well change in two months or so but i stick to what i said somewhere above, with all due respect the Celts will do, also got a few mates to share it with you see, if not then let's go Real - cheeky!
obita - 07 Dic 2006 - 11:00
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Celtics not bad indeed we have shafted them down the gulley quiet a time many..
last night was Kalacstrophic and we should be careful. Losing in never fun because they played infront of fans who paid a hell of bux, so take that excuse of already a decided group to Galliani. i think, honestly, Galliani has been a very poor Director in the last 3 seasons. he is too fond of old fellows, he has started saying alot of think associated with dying horses...like why say the Lega Campioni is our objective? then are we just participants in the league (Serie A)? he should just start to admit and swallow some of his words. when we play badly like last night we shouldn't cover-up with words like "was already a decided group, yet thousands of Greek fans were following that game with hope of a Milan good show...
i'm not angry but dismayed by the excuses we keep coming up with...Milan has to start gtting used to winning..
Talorcan - 08 Dic 2006 - 01:53
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Yes we seem to be getting very good at excuses and not at winning.
Galliani is another one who should have been banned for life with his part in the scandal.
It is not just old players that need to step down at Milan.
Management needs to be hel accountable for the lack of results here not just the coach and a few players.
GMT you comments on the Greek fans is spot on.
Any sport I ever played in you always played your best. You never played to draw or let someone else advance.
That is why there is so little faith outside of Italian football in the quality and integrity of the game in Italy.
This year if I want to see a good match I have been looking more and more to the EPL. Teams fighting relegation still give the top teams runs for their money and make them work for their wins.
GMT - 08 Dic 2006 - 07:22
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comments on Greek fans were Obita's - i'm just too busy pondering about our own fate to bother thinking of the Greeks disappointment - fair observation though
just let me pinpoint this out
the format of any group stage itself gives plenty room to dodgy games to happen, regardless of what we say motivation does matter - still remember Euro 2004, Denmark and Sweden needed a 2-2 draw to go both through at the expense of Italy and their game ended 2-2; could mention other games such as the famous Germany v Austria 1-0, before that game Austria were topping their group and could afford losing to Germany by 1-0 and still go though along with the Germans brushing Algeria off the 1982 World Cup, which is exactly what happened - so, cutting the long story short, we're not dealing with such a new illness and the italian approach to the game with nothing at stake might be debatable but is no exception
obita - 08 Dic 2006 - 20:21
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Well Torino coming i hope the excuse won't be.....inter is too far we can't chase....TIM has decided the Championship for inter.....
obita - 09 Dic 2006 - 10:34
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Tal, you said you look to the EPL for fun.....true!! Not for football technically at least. I believe Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga are still the good league for football. England i am very sorry isonly good for business.
Have you wondered why no World Footballer of the year or most European Footballers of Year don't come from England but Italy and Sapin?
The two nations still hold the identity of their league. England is full of foreigners working for them Brits and all they can do is talk talk and talk but on the pitch Robinson will miss a soccerball 20times bigger tha his own ball in his pants.
So despite the problems in Italia, players like Kaka, Zlatan, Vieira, Ronaldo, etc will choose Italy over England. Business minded ones will go to Engalnd in the evening of their carriers.
What is English in Arsenal for example?
Trust me an Al Quaeda will soon buy a club in Englandthe when hisclub loses, the opponents will experience football suicide bombing for the first time in history
GMT - 15 Dic 2006 - 12:00
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2006/07 UEFA Champions League - First knockout round
games to be played on 21 February and 7 March
FC Porto (POR) v Chelsea FC (ENG)
Celtic FC (SCO) v AC Milan (ITA)
PSV Eindhoven (NED) v Arsenal FC (ENG)
LOSC Lille Métropole (FRA) v Manchester United FC (ENG)
AS Roma (ITA) v Olympique Lyonnais (FRA)
FC Barcelona v Liverpool FC (ENG)
Real Madrid CF (ESP) v FC Bayern München (GER)
FC Internazionale Milano (ITA) v Valencia CF (ESP)
oh we got the Celts!
elmickio - 15 Dic 2006 - 12:46
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That was the team I was hoping for! Seeing that I live in Irelan, about two thirds of the people I know are Hoops fans, so it should be a fun match. I dont think there will be anychance of me geting to Parkhead, I'm gonna sure as hell try!
obita - 15 Dic 2006 - 19:50
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El, it's just a stone throw away from you so please go be our representative for the first leg.....
Celtics have this squinted-eyed Nakamura (i hope that is the spelling) who will give Dida as much hell as he gave van de Sar. he can hit freekicks like hell. he is my only worry and i know Asians can play with rare passion when it's against italians. But Celts are not that bad,isn't it GMT?
Guys Tal is very quiet what could be going on? i know Hearts is notup to the billing like last season, but still we need his views...
guys this is crazy, it just drown on me(superstution) that my lost parcelcould be in part the reason formy bad luck (my 2006/2007 Milan kit was posted in October but i haven't seen and i am beginning tothink the loss of my kit was a bad omen...just crazy meee)
GMT - 16 Dic 2006 - 05:03
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our Talorcan's as busy as Santa these days, have no fear he will be back soon
that's right Obita, the Hoops are not that bad at all and their crowd know how to support them - traditionally speaking they've always done fairly well at Celtic Park so we'll have to do better at the San Siro, it's gonna be a tough one no doubt about it - see if you can get your hands on that parcel by then will you
obita - 18 Dic 2006 - 09:21
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i am left with checking at the Customs at the Airport otherwise hope is running out for me.
javo_22 - 21 Dic 2006 - 19:38
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We might be back in form for the next CL match, maybe Nesta's back, plus the players we get in the market, remember Galliani said that's the only thing we needed... DEFENSE
javo_22 - 22 Dic 2006 - 20:01
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We are just 7 pts away from CL-zone heading towards Udinese, currently in 4th place in Serie A
KEEP THE FAITH, WE'LL GO TO CL!
obita - 26 Dic 2006 - 17:53
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We beat the hell out of Udinese and so we are heading towards Champions' League place
Talorcan - 27 Dic 2006 - 07:25
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Milan needs to beat every team they now face.
Celtic does not worry me but the team needs to deepen the bench for a successful CL campain.
Also Gila-Oliviera- all need to start scoring consistantly.
Pippo needs to do a reprise on last years Super Sub routine.
Further the team now needs to stay healthy and the rest of the teams need a dose of reality particularly Lyon.
They are the only team that actually I worry about this year.
obita - 27 Dic 2006 - 09:07
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Lyon is in second class of Europe, we are in prima. They care to rech semis and rest. a finals (without winning it would do for the). like we beating them in the finals if they get there anyway. i rather be scared of Real Madrid if they put their cat together, they've got the best squad around with an extremely rich bench.
GMT - 29 Dic 2006 - 21:32
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Celtic have signed Scotland defender Steven Pressley - 33, from Heart of Midlothian - after defensive cover had become more pressing with this week's confirmation that Bobo Balde had suffered a broken leg; mind you guys, in the case you were wondering, Pressley is ineligible for Celtic's Champions League campaign this term, having already played for Hearts in the competition!
Talorcan - 30 Dic 2006 - 02:14
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They made the move to ensure they stay in first place in the SPL.
They have a big lead right now but without defence nothing is a given even in the scottish domestic league.
We should not underestimate Celtic especially to give tough games that cost you injured players.
They key with any Scottish team is survive the first 5 minutes of insanity and wait for your chances.
The way Kaka and Gila are playing they will just peel back Celtic defence like an onion....
obita - 30 Dic 2006 - 12:09
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Why not like Irish potatoes? the Celts are nearer to Ireland... (jokes)
elmickio - 30 Dic 2006 - 12:43
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lol obita, Celtic have been extremely lucky to get to this point. If milan can keep this form going then they shouldnt have a problem over the two legs.
obita - 30 Dic 2006 - 13:05
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El, so u ressurect! where have you been during x.mas? Celts started the season on a high and they have climaxed, but we are just getting started!!!!
elmickio - 30 Dic 2006 - 20:58
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I was induldging in the christmas spirit, with a little bit too much of everything. Your right Obita we are only getting started. Everyone I talk to here, are convinced that Celtic are going to wipe the floor with Milan, (Home and away) Personally one month ago I would have believed it, now I can't see it.
elmickio - 30 Dic 2006 - 20:59
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Sorry...whenever I meant here, I meant in Derry my home town. 
Talorcan - 30 Dic 2006 - 22:29
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elmickio ha scritto:
lol obita, Celtic have been extremely lucky to get to this point. If milan can keep this form going then they shouldnt have a problem over the two legs.
That is the way I read it too elmickio.
It would be nice to go into Celtic Park and take it 2-nil
Then come back to san siro for a gaol fest.
The boys and the fans need that for their confidence.
Olivera-Gila and gorcuff all need to score at this point and I won't say no to some classic Super PIPPO!!!!! goals.
obita - 31 Dic 2006 - 13:07
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Tal, i can see you are heading towards Fantasia!!! but worry less Milan plays well away in Europe.
GMT - 04 Gen 2007 - 01:06
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well as far as i'm aware Celtic have a formidable home record, i think they've lost only 4-5 games since the European Cup was launched, which is pretty impressive
elmickio - 04 Gen 2007 - 01:13
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That's true GMT, the support there is phenominal, I'm hoping we get a draw out of it.
obita - 04 Gen 2007 - 10:54
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A draw is fine. we are also good at breaking records guys, so we can always beat them in Glasgow
GMT - 04 Gen 2007 - 15:32
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oh well that's what we did in 1969 - after a goalless draw under the snow at the San Siro Prati sealed the legendary 0-1 win at Parkhead in the second leg - that's one of the 4-5 home losses Celtic conceded in the European Cup since ever, in the case you were wondering - we went on to beat Manchester Utd in the semis first then Ajax Amsterdam in the final - those were the days
having said that, i'd sign for a 1-1 straight away - a reassuring away goal would be muchly appreciated and also offering Gilardino one of those so called once in a lifetime opportunity at the same time, come on Gila prove me wrong
obita - 05 Gen 2007 - 07:45
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Eh GMT, first it's great that a visit to Parkhead reminds you of the beauties of '69, but why Gila? i agree that he is the lead, and it would keep us eager when such tags like Gila should score are hanging. tanks for being an 'emotion trigger'
Talorcan - 07 Gen 2007 - 19:42
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Celtic may have a good home record but they are definitely beatable.
My comments go more to the fact that Milan needs to send a message not only to serie A but to the rest of football that the second half of the season is not going to be the same sad excuse of the first half.
The best way to do it is with convincing wins and clean score sheets away or at home....
Forza Milan!!
GMT - 08 Gen 2007 - 00:50
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why Gila? Obita mate you surprise me honestly
just briefly, let me refresh our CL run so far - we had to take on Red Star Belgrade and get through to the proper CL right? Inzaghi got the unexpected round sorted out and after that Kaka made the difference in group H by scoring how many, 5 goals?
now then we got to the knock out stage, who else should i be looking at? with impatience, it has to be said - you name it for me Obita
obita - 08 Gen 2007 - 09:09
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OK GMT, now that you have put the phases into hands of particular players, i concede it's Gila's time to be counted but i would wish his partnership with Kaka continues to click.
GMT - 08 Gen 2007 - 23:42
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well being here laughing and talking about CL as achievable trophy means the lads managed to get the job done as a team - at the same time, as it happens, some players deserve more credit than others, don't you think - the players you know you can rely on when needed, you get the idea - surely it's Gila's turn to put cards on table, he's certanely urged to do so, question is has he got any decent cards to play with?
having said that, Oliveira proving himself up to the role would make me equally happy anyway
obita - 11 Gen 2007 - 10:53
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All i will ask of Gila is more pace, otherwise his head, control and skill on the ball are good. may be some distant shootings will aslo help
Talorcan - 12 Gen 2007 - 03:32
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Lets see what the boys do in Glasgow I want the away win no matter what.
I do have one question though; How did Reggina ever let Nakamura go?!!?
obita - 12 Gen 2007 - 08:19
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Tal, do you see the difference between Cletics and Reggina? one wins medals and the other doesn't!!!
GMT - 10 Feb 2007 - 02:22
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due to the new safety standards UEFA is supposed to decide next week whether the Celtic game will be played in San Siro - a few thousands Hoops fans won't be happy to hear this, especially those who already got their flight+accomodation booked - Minister of Sport Giovanna Melandri is on the verge to become increasignly popular, oh well
Talorcan - 11 Feb 2007 - 01:46
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This is crap.
Those bozos can't garantee anyone's safety at all.
Also you are not going to get any problems at San Siro.
Milan fans are not going to screw up their teams chances to succeed on the european stage.
GMT - 13 Feb 2007 - 03:20
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now then our CL fixture will take place in Milan on March 7, kick off time remains unclear though, possibly in the afternoon? politicians talking here, they fear the dark you see
just out of curiosity, aren't all CL games supposed to kick off at the same time? if so someone will get rightly slapped, guess who
obita - 15 Feb 2007 - 10:04
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The game at the San Siro has been sold out, i hear no more tickets available. about kcikoff time, the games in 'regular' Europe normally kciks off same time, but those up in Scandanavia and USSR states kick off earlier and may be they can give the San Siro a consideration it be an early kick-off game.
Talorcan - 17 Feb 2007 - 16:26
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Well Celtic continues to cruise in the SPL with a 2-1 win over aberdeen today.
Nakamura continues to shine but Milan had better play better defence and Gila better be up for a few away goals with pippo in Supersupport mode.
I hate to Say Milan's midfield today lacked the presence of Seedorf and it was not until Gourcuff was subbed in that some positives happened.
I'm glad to see he will be well rested for Celtic I just hope Kaka will not wilt on Tuesday.
obita - 18 Feb 2007 - 07:15
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Yes, Kaka must come out as he has been our champions' league architech this season
GMT - 19 Feb 2007 - 20:59
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xmas tree is being taken out of the loft as the Celtic game approaches
surprise surprise Kalac will make his return - he's so tall he can grab the ball in mid-air before the hoops knew, Ancelotti reckons - so my guess, i'd rather call it 'hope' though, is as follow:
Kalac
Oddo, Bonera, Maldini, Jankulovski
Gattuso, Ambrosini, Pirlo, Kaka, Seedorf
Oliveira
with Kaka and Seedorf supporting Oliveira from relatively close distance
as long as they don't let the glaswegians rocking and rolling all over the park it should be an exciting game soaked into some great atmosphere, in this respect italian football fans have a lot to learn
oh and i might still get a phone call from my mate saying he's got the tickets - which would make it even more enjoyable
Talorcan - 20 Feb 2007 - 22:04
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Well not quite th formation you invisioned but a good set of opportunities tried and wasted.
Celtic controlled possesion but MIlan had by far the better chances.
Some better finishing would certainly have helped.
I though for sure Gattuso had one which would have truly stuck in the celtic craw.
But the boys did not make any stupid mistakes on defence so all in all for me a dissapointment but a good set up for the second leg at San Siro.
These guys we can take.
obita - 21 Feb 2007 - 08:13
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GMT, 'hope' is a very well used word in your comment, because i would be scared too to field Kalac on his return but suprisingly, he had a great game. his game reading was superb, also the heigth kinda scared Nakamura as he was trying to put his freekicks about Kalac and they would all end up in the stands. Great misses from Gila and Gattuso.
Gourcuff still abit naive when confronted with the goal or the keeper but hopefully he will improve.
But Gila was my worst player, especially with that dive. it was a shame. how do you fall 5 steps after a challenge that didn't seem to have affected your motion? he deserved the booking.
How about that desperate Ryan Giggs' freekick against Lille, it was a legitimate robbery, too harsh and hard on the French outfit.
GMT - 21 Feb 2007 - 16:08
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In the end my missus' brother - big Celtic fan - rang me up with good news in hand, it was about time for me to get to see the lads in the flesh again so dashed off and made it to Glasgow by train with only two spare hours to get pissed - quickly necked a few pints on the way to Parkhead, once we got in we were close enough to the tunnel to see Maldini nodding his head in approval as the players stood there surveying a spectacular rendition of 'you'll never walk alone', as if to say that even for a man of his experience that was special, it was indeed great knock-out competition atmosphere at a packed Parkhead, just as great as it was a few seasons ago, the kind of sock-blowing experience i'd recommend to any football lovers
was hoping to see a far more adventurous Celtic that we could have killed on the counter, just a reassuring away goal you see - anyway our best spell to me was in the first half when Pirlo and Kaka combined so slickly that Celtic's players were made to look out of their depth, our midfield began to seize control and to knock the ball around with ease and accuracy, unfortunately for us it didn't last too long, maybe 20-30 minutes?
well i'm no clairvoyant Tal but let me put it this way, that formation on top of the page - Seedorf aside since he failed to pass his fitness test - was exactly the same formation i've seen leaving the pitch last night after Bonera and Oliveira came on respectively for Kaladze and Gilardino
Kalac - 6, looked dodgy early on after a poor punch, did well on Nakamura's free kick though
Oddo - 7, never let McGeady out of sight, dribbled out of trouble more than once
Kaladze - 5, had moments of uncertainity but got away with some scrappy play
Maldini - 7, made his 162th appearance in the competition and played with the authority we have come to know - heard Celtic fans swallowing hard as he emerged from the tunnel
Jankulovski - 7, knocked the ball around well, to me our best defender
Pirlo - 8, showed flashes of star quality throughout the whole game from first to last, everything went through him
Gattuso - 6, far from his top form, worked hard though, missed his golden chance when his shot clattered into the hoardings
Ambrosini - 6, it’s the type of contribution that doesn’t impress, missed a great chance before half-time, which he should have done better with
Kaka - 7, he's damn quick and Celtic weren't sure how to deal with him, problem is, he can't do it all on his own, bet any money he missed Ronaldo
Gourcuff - 7, big strong lad who impressed, to my eyes in the wrong position, but what a miss with a header after 10 minutes
Gilardino - 5, don't like the idea of the lone striker formation especially if the lone striker is called Gilardino, poor control let him down several times especially when he missed a first-half sitter
so extremely tricky outcome since we have no other option but to score and win in a fortnight at the San Siro, we still have it all to do - also because my missus' brother bet me 20 quid that they will make it through to the next round, everything in the UK is a good chance to put a bet on
Talorcan - 21 Feb 2007 - 23:14
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You lucky bugger!
I had to make do with the Audio but only got home at the 30th minute.
The singing was top notch though and you could feel the atmosphere through the speakers.
You didn't by chance get any pics of the park?
Would have loved to have seen Maldini's entrance.
BTW what is with all the quibling about what a CL appearence is with Maldini?
The count the cups per 92/93 why not the appearences???
40 - 50 years from now I would hate to see Maldini get robbed of recognition through ignorance on the appearences thing.
GMT - 21 Feb 2007 - 23:51
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well it was Maldini's 100th Champions League game, as the old European Cup is called today, so top that with 29 old format games and you'll get a grand total of 129 games, don't know why i typed 162 in my previous post though my mistake got carried away i guess
as for the pictures no, had to hang up check the train times and dash off, was in such a hurry i didn't even had the time to get myself properly geared up for the occasion and nearly missed the train, never mind the camera
source: Yahoo Sport, check this out for more pics/news> http://it.sports.yahoo.com/fo/milan/index.html < it is well worth bookmarking
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obita - 22 Feb 2007 - 09:12
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Really really lucky man your were GMT!
and thanks for the indepth analysis. you would have helped with some live commentaries for Tal via his mobile....just wishful thinking
GMT - 22 Feb 2007 - 15:15
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heh guys, let me put it this way, i did create my own luck by asking for the ticket to start with - moreover last time the hoops came round to San Siro i did manage to get the bugger, plus his mate mind you, the full ticket-accomodation-booze football set, all they had to do was dragging their fat arse to Milan, i picked them up and dropped them off as well, that's what i call first class treat - now he's probably killed his mate to ensure me the ticket and return the favour, i don't want to know
as for the live commentary via mobile well that would have been cool thing is, i haven't got one, i'm a free man you see
Talorcan - 23 Feb 2007 - 04:54
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Well for me between season tickets for Toronto FC and the under 20 WC, and indoor and outdoor football for both my boys if I suggest one more soccer related item my wife will lose it on me.
Still when they get through I would love to get tickets for San Siro.
The only question I have is even if I can swing it how can I get tickets if they only are letting season ticket holders in the stadium?
obita - 23 Feb 2007 - 08:29
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They are letting season ticket holders only because as you know the San Siro 'failed' to meet Melandri and Cos' safety standards and currently they are trying to fix it and so far the fixed space can only accomodate about 45,000 fans and Milan has about 53,000 season ticket holders. Galliani said by mid Macrh 70,000 seats would be ready and then you can book for your boys and hopefully your wife will understand
Talorcan - 24 Feb 2007 - 06:14
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well lets get throught the next two weeks with wins in every game then I will see how I sell this to the family...
GMT - 24 Feb 2007 - 06:31
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Tal, would have thought that your wife was a football lover?
anyhows get comfy guys, this is quite funny
apparently, due to the so called safety standards, our city rivals have lost one million euros in the Valencia game alone so now, as far as i know, the AC Milan is set to sue the council, as owner of the ground, for the same amount of money, unsold tickets you see
in brief:
step one - the government shuts down the ground
step two - the clubs sue the government
step three, my guess - the government lets the crowd in
step one and two alone are making fun of it but my guess becoming true would turn it into priceless joke - but hey, this is italy for you
Talorcan - 24 Feb 2007 - 20:42
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Its not that she does not support the boys and myself in our football endeavours.
3 flights and Hotel's to Italy for a weekend are a bit steep + the tickets. Not a quick jaunt in the car you see.
Also no cheap last minute charters either.
I was wondering when the gov't would relent. Mind you in Inters case you are about to see the biggest melt down in serie a History not tomention CL (they are toast with that terrible display this week.
Now the injury bug has hit things are still possible...
GMT - 24 Feb 2007 - 23:49
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i'm with you, a family day out at the rides would be a mere laugh - well go bigger and make it become an unforgettable one-off treat, i'm sure the wife would be more than willing to enjoy a midweek shopping session in Milan, especially if waving your credit card - oh my what did i just say!?!
oh and surprise surprise single-game tickets are back on sale for the Doria game, how promptly the council has reacted eh?
as for our city rivals' fate well i just feel way too devastated to mutter a single word ...
obita - 28 Feb 2007 - 12:39
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they are buying time and as GMT said, they will re-open the grounds to every one. it is just not the solution. let fans go in but the clubs be held responsible incase violence errupts.
Talorcan - 03 Mar 2007 - 23:16
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Well Next stop San Siro and lets show the scots what the red anad black are all about.
Roniie can't contribute but should be in good form for the derby against inter.
Still too early to see who carletto will play but probably Gila Oliviera up front
Gattuso-Gourcuff-Ambrosini-Kaka in the middle
Jankulovski-Maldini-Bonera-Oddo in back
obita - 04 Mar 2007 - 16:00
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What injury is Pippo out with? he is a big day boy, he never disappoints and i would have loved to see him score against Celtics and run the would stretch scream like crazy. Gila scored on saturday so she should just polish the boots and put it to chill in the sun and put it on again and do wonders on wednesday night.
Talorcan - 05 Mar 2007 - 03:06
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Well according to the Uefa site San Siro is open for 67500 paying fans with only 4500 seats available for the green and white scots...
Inzaghi seems to have some nagging leg injury that won't go away.
Nothing from official sources but if he can play I agree Obita he will do what he can to please the faithful.
They need to spread the youngsters of celtic in the back as wide as possible to give the strikers room up front.
Lets put paid to these guys in the first half.
Talorcan - 06 Mar 2007 - 22:13
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Roma 2-0 Lyon ROMA advance
Barcelona Beat Liverflukes 1-0 but lose on agregate 2-2
Porto lose 2-1 to Chelsea and lose 2-3 total agregate
Internazionale can't score and neither can Valencia but Valencia is through 2-2 on agregate.
inter non vincete MAI!!!!!
Ibra better than Van Basten MY AZZ!!!
nit3r - 06 Mar 2007 - 22:15
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I'm so so so so very sad (not) that the intertristi got the boot from Europe...
Let's just cross our fingers that we ain't gonna keep them company at the movies in the following european midweeks matches....
GMT - 06 Mar 2007 - 22:21
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so Valencia knocked our beloved rivals out of the CL, life is great
well crap game aside my patience paid off and got rewarded with a mass punch-up on and off the pitch at the final whistle between both sets of players and staff - revolting losers they are, i can assure you it was well worth the wait, indeed priceless stuff
GMT - 07 Mar 2007 - 03:44
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Cruz and Cordoba chasing after Navarro all over the pitch, throwing themselves at him feet first, kind of flying daggers in the attempt to cut him down by chopping his legs off
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as Navarro miraculously makes it to safety someone has to grab Cordoba by the neck and calm him down
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and it's still nothing to what happened in the tunnel first then into the changing rooms, and who knows what happaned there - well what to say, this is hotel internazionale dealing with sportsmanship of the highest order, wondering if anyone will get sanctioned - until then one more beer will do, they did make my day big time no questioning
Talorcan - 07 Mar 2007 - 04:07
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nit3r ha scritto:
I'm so so so so very sad (not) that the intertristi got the boot from Europe...
Let's just cross our fingers that we ain't gonna keep them company at the movies in the following european midweeks matches....
I don't think you need worry.
Roma's thumb sucking baby says he wants Milan....
Well if Milan did not have enough motivation that twit's comments would fire me up enough to ensure I shoved that thumb where it truly belongs on totti boy...
As far as inter and Valencia you should see a minimum of 3 bans from all CL competitions on both teams if not a complete ban.
What Navarro did was gutless but I saw a minimum of 3 attempts to kick to injure. But being football I guess nothing will be done and all players involved will be allowed to play all remaining games.....
But in the end inter yet again adds to their great history as underachievers and true sportsmen and role models of the first order.....
obita - 07 Mar 2007 - 09:35
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Shame on inter and Valencia but Marchena did awful tackles and it was only a matter of time Burdisso responded. but still Navvaro to just punch Burdisso's nose out of his fae was cruel!!!
well we hope there will besanity at San Siro
GMT - 08 Mar 2007 - 02:03
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Milan v Celtic 1-0 aet - as usual when it comes to CL it's all down to Kaka, realistically speaking - given Gilardino's trademark draught - he's the only guy capable of getting things sorted for us right - question is, can he take us all the way through to Athens - you must be kidding, there's no way he could do it all on his own so, if you ask me, we're likely to bow out in four weeks time, maybe not, hopefully it's just me being driven insane by the lone striker strategy, i can hardly stand it
next stop Anfield Road, well at least this is my hope, we'll see on friday morning
javo_22 - 08 Mar 2007 - 02:44
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I want to make a point on somethings I noticed on the game; firts of all what a shame that coach planned the game like that, the changes he made were awful, Pippo out and Gila in? Celtic couldn't attack, he could have been more offensive, he could had win the game on the first 45 minutes, but instead he played conservately, HE PUTTED THE GAME ON A SLIDE, he overpoblated midfield... what a shame for the players we have and he doesn't uses them
obita - 08 Mar 2007 - 06:59
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Well at least we are through..thanks to all the players. Sorry for inter they think TIM also manages the Champions' League
Talorcan - 08 Mar 2007 - 22:14
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Lone striker or not Milan had plenty of chances to end this one 6-0.
Don't forget the Celtic goalkeeper played the game of a lifetime.
Milan had 37 shots! If the finishing had been better we would have seenthe following scoreline:
Inzaghi, seedorf, ambrosini, Maldini, pirlo, kaka, kaka.
In the end I will beef about one thing: Will carletto just let pirlo take all free kicks when he is on... Sooner or late he will connect but not if he only gets 1 or 2 a game.
Further is it me or what is wrong with Milan's set pieces for corners. Do they even practice them? Milan has had up to 14 a game this season and when did we last see them score on one???
It is a huge part of the game just ask Greece when they won the Euro...
obita - 09 Mar 2007 - 10:57
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Yes, may be we need a German to train the players on corners, tthey seem not to know how to handle the ball even when it is above them. that's why i would want a Pippo Inzaghi on the pitch for those set pieces.
GMT - 09 Mar 2007 - 13:11
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Milan v Bayern Munich is first out of the pot, if i'm not wrong here Van Bommel and Podolski are likely to miss the 1st leg in Milan [3-4 April, 2nd leg: 10-11 April in Munich] - we're in for more xmas trees i'm afraid, Serginho and Nesta should be available by then mind you
PSV Eindhoven get Liverpool
Roma v Man United
Chelsea v Valencia
Four good ties there, no huge favourite in any of them - would like to see our lot, PSV, ManU and Valencia progress, but will probably end up Milan plus the three English teams
Who did inter get? Oh noo, so sorry...
obita - 10 Mar 2007 - 08:47
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Same business: Italians will rout the Germans
Talorcan - 11 Mar 2007 - 16:58
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GMT ha scritto:
Milan v Bayern Munich is first out of the pot, if i'm not wrong here Van Bommel and Podolski are likely to miss the 1st leg in Milan [3-4 April, 2nd leg: 10-11 April in Munich] - we're in for more xmas trees i'm afraid, Serginho and Nesta should be available by then mind you
PSV Eindhoven get Liverpool
Roma v Man United
Chelsea v Valencia
Four good ties there, no huge favourite in any of them - would like to see our lot, PSV, ManU and Valencia progress, but will probably end up Milan plus the three English teams
Who did inter get? Oh noo, so sorry...
What would be Ideal Milan put Oliver Kahn into retirement in the first leg.
Then rest on the return leg since you can't overcome a 6-0 aggregate.
PSV gets rid of the Liverflukes.
Roma takes out MAn U and Milan creams them in the final.
Valancia gets rid of Chelsea and then succumbs to the inevitable.
GMT - 14 Mar 2007 - 22:12
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remember that massive brawl in Valencia? [see previous page in the case you don't] - well the UEFA disciplinary body has suspended Valencia defender Navarro for 7 months, plus Asscrackinter defenders Burdisso and Maicon have been banned for 6 matches and Valencia defender Carlos Marchena for 4, plus Asscrackinter defender Córdoba and Cruz have received 3 and 2-match bans respectively - oh and as far as we're concerned Bayern midfielder Van Bommel got a 2-match ban, he's likely to watch both legs from the edge of his settee, easy
Talorcan - 15 Mar 2007 - 01:46
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About time some one hand out some real suspensions.
One question though.
With inter out of CL when are they to serve the suspensions?
obita - 15 Mar 2007 - 09:01
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They will serve the suspension when they reappear for UEFA business, even if the players transfer to other clubs.
it is a great relieve than van Bommel is not playing beause the plays with alot of hate for the opponents.
GMT - 23 Mar 2007 - 00:41
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Talorcan ha scritto:
About time some one hand out some real suspensions.
a classic case of speaking too soon, i know you were talking about the Valencia brawl though anyhows the UEFA indisciplinary body must have read your post and reacted accordingly - only one-game ban for Van Bommel, oh and Khan got a one-game ban as well, which is not good news, was relying on old fart Oliver
obita - 27 Mar 2007 - 09:23
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Well we will miss Khan for the first leg but surely he will be back full time for the second leg at the Allianz Arena, and he will be back to business offfering our players discounts for goal scoring opportunities. i just pray Dida doesn't compete with him....
Talorcan - 31 Mar 2007 - 04:21
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Well I took my boys to the AC MILAN school north of Toronto and my eldest impressed enough in goal that they have asked him to come out and play in a game on Saturday.
Maybe class of 95 will be the ticket Obita to end our goaltending issues:)
I would like to see more of Storari but that is a pipe dream now with the signing of Dida.
obita - 01 Apr 2007 - 16:49
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I pray (seriously) that your boy one day runs across the San Siro to take his place between the post.
Storari leave in June i hear.
king7ashash - 03 Apr 2007 - 17:20
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I pray to god we take those suckers out today!! Forza milan, we Cant suffer another dissapointment....Let us fight to keep kaka by getting a CL spot next year, convice ronaldhinio to join us, ze roberto, eric abidal and zambrota...we should loose simic, gila at a minimum I think seedorf has maxed out his stay with us too, don't you guys think so?
nit3r - 03 Apr 2007 - 19:24
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For those interested the match is broadcasted on channel 9226 for those who use Sopcast......and the commentary is in english (big stop for my chinese leraning curve GMT).....
obita - 04 Apr 2007 - 08:46
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Obita diary entry 3rd April 2007
This is one of the few moments when all I want to listen to are some bagpipes to give me company. There is no better companion in this agony.
Quick recap, Milan AC 2-2 Bayern Munchen, first leg of UEFA Champions’ League 2006/2007 played at the Meazza Stadium in Milano.
What is the problem then? Do I just feel like fretting over nothing? NO! I have got real issues to worry about. Betrayal and mediocry! Nothing to do with the “Foggy dew” song playing in my headphone, it’s about 3 people whom I do not know personally. But I see them very regularly on and around football pitches when Milan AC is playing football matches. But how do they relate to betrayal and mediocry? And who are they anyway? They are Dida Nelson, Alberto Gilardino and Carlo Ancelotti. Eh! Now these are big names in world football, isn’t it? They could be but not right now. Or if they are then it is for bad reasons. What did they do now? Dida has presided over all moments of sorrow for Milanisti in the past 3 years so consistently that Adriano Galliano has become accustomed to defeats and draws as well as trophy-less seasons and is willing to keep the same backfiring trio (Ancelotti, Dida and Gilardino) for as long as he can. Truly, there are bad than good things to mention about Dida during his years at Milan. Can any Dida fan educate on why this tall goalie closes his eyes when facing a close range ball or long range diagonal balls? How did that van Buyten ball in stoppage time pass because I am very sure that there was no hole in the net to insinuate that the ball could have penetrated through the side net? Bringing Gilardino in the picture is a very painful thing because one of my 2004 prayers was for Milan to sign him and even this season we had a thread discussion about his usefulness to Milan and I totally defended him. He is totally different from the player who played his heart out against Germany in Dortmund in the semifinal of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. If I had GMT’s or Elmickio’s phone number I would call them to say I want to retract all the good things I said about Gilardino. He seems to lack some elementary common sense seen in strikers such as attempting to move balls forwards (all he does is to block passes; and without knowing or intentionally, he becomes an additional defender to the opposition). Could this Tuscano be on someone like Morratti’s payroll? I pray not. Does he know how to chase balls? What is his time through 20 meters? Ancelotti? I thought he should have gone wit Dida after Istanbul 2005, but miraculously they are still the show-callers at Milanello. May be they know something about Galliani or Berlusconi that they use to blackmail the Rossoneri bosses into awarding them contracts after contracts. Did Ancelotti have to bring on Kaladze? The 4-3-2-1 ‘Christmas tree’ formation he cherishes a lot can not be effective when the top has a dull being like Gilardino. And a game is never over until the final whistle, so did he have to bring on a Kaladze who killed the threat Jankulovski was mounting from the left flank? I am not accustomed to seeing Milan concede goals in stoppage time. Who was going to be responsible if I had fainted? Someone may say a ‘good’ Gilardino goal was cancelled, but we were compensated by that non-existent penalty because contact was made on Kaka after the ball had been kicked out.
Can we redeem this tie against Bayern? Well as a Milanista, I say we will, but as a frustrated football support I say WHATEVER. In fact I am already braving for a 2007/2008 season for Milan without Champions’ League football and another trophy-less season.
Now that I seem to have a problem do I have any proposed solutions? Yes!!! There is Gianluigi Buffon for Dida, Poalo Maldini or Marco van Basten for Ancelotti and either Bianchi or Huntelaar for Gilardino.
Well goodbye sorrow, I need to get myself busy. How about boycotting all the remaining Milan games in which Dida and Gilardino feature?
how did the fair last night anyway?
Dida 4
Oddo 7
Jankulovski 7
Maldini 7
Nesta 7
Gattuso 6
Pirlo 7.5
Kaka 7.5
Seedorf 6
Ambrosini 5.5
Gilardino 3
Ancelotti 3.5
Talorcan - 05 Apr 2007 - 00:17
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got to say I was shocked by the lack of finishing on many chances.
Then the goals conceeded at San Siro.
There is no excuse for 2-2 with the last coming at 90+3.
regardless of the outcome this season the team needs to be overhauled in a major way in the summer.
javo_22 - 05 Apr 2007 - 01:22
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I'm so frustated, I have the same old question that I'vre wonder for a few weeks, why does he starts Ambro? Know he is playing a 4-5-1, you cannot score if you only have one striker, and you would score harder if that striker is Gila, what's wrong with Ancelotti, he's too conservative, every week he makes me angrier with his gameplan. Hope he's fired as quickly as possible, trade him to Madrid do whatever you want with him, I don't want him more.
GMT - 05 Apr 2007 - 01:29
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good news is, Gilardino managed to get yellow carded and will miss next week's game in Munich, so we still stand a thin chance of going through to the semis - let's face it though he left us with a massively huge mountain to climb
obita - 05 Apr 2007 - 10:10
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Gila and Ancelotti were in Parma together, now i understand why they are working to gether in such a manner.
king7ashash - 05 Apr 2007 - 15:53
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at this point I have no faith in any of our strikers to carry us through, Milan scored 11 goals in the CL, 7 of which were by Kaka'. Too bad Ronaldo is cup tied.
obita - 06 Apr 2007 - 17:20
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Let's hope Ronaldo can get the opportunity to play for us in Champions' League for us next season, that is if we qualify
GMT - 06 Apr 2007 - 20:11
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obita ha scritto:
Meazza Stadium in Milano
just two quick things
first, our home ground is called San Siro, always been since 1926 - only because a bunch of poofs renamed it after an asscrackinter player doesn't mean we have to take it - you get to Milan looking for directions to the ground and will notice it's signposted as San Siro, no fcuking Meazza
second, just a tip for writing good readable posts
when it comes to long posts - regardless of its content - say longer than one paragraph, i would suggest to throw in a few gaps between each paragraphs, by doing so you will make a) your posts more readable, and b) your readers' life much easier
obita - 07 Apr 2007 - 14:24
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Sorry GMT, i thought Meazza did a few god things for the Azzuri although he was Interista! OK point taken, i will not mention him again and anyway the San Siro has always been a great ground for us so to refer to it as the Meazza as per the events of Tuesday (3rd April) i am trying to avoid the fact that we sucked like that at our very own San Siro, a Meazza would mean the ground was full of inter's and Meazza's ghosts that haunted us.
For the long post, thanks for the remarks. When i posted that thing i was trying to make sense in a moment when i was really hurting. And next time i will make sure the paragrahs are there incase i am making a lengthy post.
javo_22 - 07 Apr 2007 - 18:55
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Hey guys, let's be optimists about Wednesday's feature, I know that the team is facing a problem, but how many times have we got alive in those kinds of adversities??? We have struggled several times and the team had responded, so I think it's time to hope that the TEAM unites and plays like that, like a team for the best of all of us... the fans
Talorcan - 08 Apr 2007 - 20:46
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I feel a Super Pippo day coming on....
javo_22 - 09 Apr 2007 - 17:19
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I think saturday's game will give the team a boost, they'll get into rythm early on and will get a good result Wednesday, the thing is that Bayern is getting back some starters like Kahn (who I think can helps us with some bad plays from him) and van Bommel who's the one that moves their team
obita - 10 Apr 2007 - 09:53
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Van Bommel is an assured 5 freekicks for us around the Bayern box, may be a penalty even because he is a sickening tackler. Dida missed Kahn in the first leg but they will be back in business, i only believe that Kahn will outdo Dida this time round. We win win in Allianz Arena guys just get the glasses ready to toast to a fantastic win!
javo_22 - 10 Apr 2007 - 22:23
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I agree with the Kahn thing, he's too unconsistent.
ManUtd showed us a lesson that a team could win the game it it plays with passion and will, I think that if we start as they did, we could tae control of the game early and net something.
Milan has to play like Milan, as fool as it sounds, we need to play the fast football we've played in the last years.
Bayern will not play with Schweinsteiger because of a knee lesson.
Ancelotti will likely start with Pippo alone at the top because of the lack of forwards (with o without forwards he does it, so what's the matter?) and Oliveira on the bench. This opens a spot on midfield, and I don't want to see Ambro again, he's a defensive midflieder, I prefer an offensive one, Gourcuff would be perfect he excells at ball controll and has amazing passing skills.
We can win this one
Talorcan - 11 Apr 2007 - 00:14
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Gourcuff must start and Milan must play to win from start to finish just like Man U did today.
7-1 is a beating Roma will never forget.
Maybe someone in italy will finally acknowledge how special Milan has been in CL and quit trying to compare Juve and inter to Milan.
There is no comparison.
GMT - 11 Apr 2007 - 02:45
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flaming hell they were 3 nil down without knowing how, they didn't even had time to spark up their customary brawls, R