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This weekend 2 Milano's teams will fight each other in San Siro.
both teams are currently on fire. Milan have beaten Barcelona 1-0 in San Siro and Inter beat Valencia 5-1 in Mestalla.
What it would be?
IMO we, once again, will count on Stam to stop Adriano.
The two best teams in Europe right now?
I think so. Its going to be a classic.
in our last game against Barca, we've saved Kaka', Pippo and Sheva.
IMO we're already prepared to fight Inter with our best!
another party at home? must be!!!
FORZA MILAN!!!
:3band:
We are playing like a mid table team, but we are getting the results. They say its a sign of a great team when you win even when u play bad. Im sure the inter fans are hoping we dont find our form against them or there may just be a 6-0 again. :diablo:
I agree..it's the 2 best teams in Europe right now..It's gonna be a toight match.
derby time!....always a pleasure to destroy our Cugini
btw, I'm looking forward to Haroon's preview ;) :firedev:
I always want us to humilate Inter by wining with alots of goals
as always I like Ac milan to win no matter what score even if it
is 1-0 but when it come to ac Milan game with inter I'll not
be satisfied with wining I want Milan to destroy and humilate Inter
altho now they are stronger that last year let us repeat
(6-0) I 'll wear Milan jersey in sunday that has Inzaghi name
on it
kenny_shev
21-10-2004, 01:07
Dont underestimate Inter this season though. A 5-1 win away to Valencia is something that doesnt come by that often. But again Milan always play well against big teams ( specially against our cousins) :hug: :D . Sheva was taken out early in the Barca game so he was given a deserved rest to be fresh again for the derby. I hope to see Kaka & Sheva rip their defense apart...Forza Milan !!!
This is THE GAME, Barcelona was just a snack before dinner... The game vs Inter the coming weekend is actually the first game vs Inter in years that I feel worried about. Inter will surely be boosted by their 5-1 humiliation of Valencia and they are surely motivated to finally get a good result in a derby and beat us. They surely have the firepower to do it. Milan hasn´t impressed very much yet, hopefully we´ll start on Sunday :devs: !!! This game could go either way, Shevchenko is our top gun for the weekend, it is crucial that one of our other strikers starts delivering aswell. Defense needs to be on their toes for sure. It will be one hell of a game, the most unsure for years.
Forza Milan!!!
:fero:
AC_Merda
21-10-2004, 01:34
It's almost that time. I've been waiting for this one since last year's implosion by Inter. (Well the last couple implosions I suppose) :googly:
We played almost flawless against Valencia today, we might need the same thing come Sunday night. Should be one of the better derbies in recent time as the best in European football meet for Round 1.
1980 and something to do with the letter B. Name that team!
1989 - 2004 and something to do with only one UEFA Cup and lots of Tim trophies. Name that team!
Once a merda, always a merda! Inter Merda, here we come :devs:
BaggioForever
21-10-2004, 02:29
It's almost that time. I've been waiting for this one since last year's implosion by Inter. (Well the last couple implosions I suppose) :googly:
We played almost flawless against Valencia today, we might need the same thing come Sunday night. Should be one of the better derbies in recent time as the best in European football meet for Round 1.
this derby should finally be of some quality...simply no contest in the previous years...lets hope inter can play like they did against valencia..so as to make this derby a more enjoyable 1...milan will always b there waiting.. bring on your adrigol!!~ :nunu:
Sheva7_Evo
21-10-2004, 02:36
should be a good game:
...Milan Vs Adriano
should be a good game:
...Milan Vs Adriano
It is Sheva Vs. Inter Merda :firedev:
zlatanov
21-10-2004, 03:06
It is Sheva Vs. Inter Merda :firedev:
No, I agree with Sheva7 - we are a team and they are just one player with a bunch of fill-ups lingering around. :gun: :firedev: :nunu:
zlatanov
21-10-2004, 03:09
1989 - 2004 and something to do with only one UEFA Cup and lots of Tim trophies. Name that team!
Once a merda, always a merda! Inter Merda, here we come :devs:
Good one. :grinser:
I think you forgot the hundreds of millions of dollars wasted. I have read that Moratti had spent, and that was 2-3 years before, over 400 million dollars trying to make a champion out of a merda. Go figure. :dontkn: :rolleyes:
Dont underestimate Inter this season though. A 5-1 win away to Valencia is something that doesnt come by that often. But again Milan always play well against big teams ( specially against our cousins) :hug: :D . Sheva was taken out early in the Barca game so he was given a deserved rest to be fresh again for the derby. I hope to see Kaka & Sheva rip their defense apart...Forza Milan !!!
Nope. Sheva was taken out in the 88th minute, which is equilvalent to playing a full match. :devf: He was subbed not to be rested for the derby but to receive a standing ovation from the San Siro crowd.
It's without doubt after the Barca game that Stam should partner Nesta in central defence. Stam was simply a man mountain against Barca! The Stam-Nesta partnership looks so much better defensively, especially when Milan will be facing a red-hot Adriano. (It'll also spare Maldini from all the abuse if he gets shredded by the Brazilian at the derby :delol: :devf: :delol: )
A big footballing weekend ahead in Europe indeed:
In España, there is the titanic clash of the Galacticos vs the Champions as Los Merengues take on Los Ches. :star: :star: :star:
In England, expect fireworks in the explosive encounter between the Red Devils and the Gunners. :gun: :gun: :gun:
And of course, in Italia there is the tale of a city; the family feud between the 2 cousins. That's right! It's derby time as the Rossonero heroes of Milano take on their pathetic Nerazzurro counterparts. :devf: :devf: :devf:
I can't wait... Bring them on!! :firedev:
BaggioForever
21-10-2004, 05:10
haha...yea pathetic counterpart... this wkend is going to b VERY busy..switching from channels to channels man... :w200: Lovely!!
No, I agree with Sheva7 - we are a team and they are just one player with a bunch of fill-ups lingering around. :gun: :firedev: :nunu:
Yes! and thats why Sheva can face them all by himself :D:D
Good one. :grinser:
I think you forgot the hundreds of millions of dollars wasted. I have read that Moratti had spent, and that was 2-3 years before, over 400 million dollars trying to make a champion out of a merda. Go figure. :dontkn: :rolleyes:
I am begining to suspect that Moratti is using Inter for Money laundry activities :D :D :D :D :D.
haha Tim trohpy, amsterdam and 4th in Serie A i like it :D
Milan vs Inter is HUGE, both teams started the season in scratchy form but IMO they are firing now. Milan at their best will be too good, so hopefully we can be. I believe Carlo will field an unchanged line up against Inter.......Pirlo needs to improve his concentration and carelessness while Maldini musnt get dragge in to th centre (i understand he has been playing in the centre for the last 10 years but hes an 18 year professional) and Kaka needs to get back to his brilliant best - apart from those 3 everyone else was flawless
Huge games all round this week.....as Ilgenio said.
Madrid 2vs1 Valencia
Man Utd 1vs1 Arsenal
Milan 2vs0 Inter
Peachtot
21-10-2004, 10:39
MIlan vs Inter = Sheva vs Adriano ?
Ha..ha..
Any one of you forget the killer instinct of vieri.
Vieri with juve's jersey ever made milan ashamed with 6-1 (i think)
Vieri still a monster for maldini. I hope maldini dont take baresi position in 6-1 match.
For safely, better to put stam in the centre and maldini in the full back.
3 pts will be ours this weekend from il derby della madonnina
derekhski
21-10-2004, 16:21
WIth the coming Derby, I think that match will be bigger than that of the Barc-Milan CL yesterday. Inter has been exploding with goals over the last three weeks, but Milan's Defence is drowning the offence of many teams. Milan will need to make space up front, and have some help in scoring from the likes of Kaka, and possibly Seedorf. Milan is always tough at the big matches, as everyone seems to state over and over in thethread, which is more than accurate. I will listen, but not see that match, over the net. I hope those who have the oppurtunity to veiw will share thier thoughts when it is all over, and Milan has once again walked away with the win.
forza Milan
Um no..I wouldn't say that they're a 1 man team.
Giovanni
21-10-2004, 17:09
http://www.milanfollia.com/contro_inter/unpoditutto/grandi/4_immagine_big.jpg
http://www.milanfollia.com/contro_inter/unpoditutto/grandi/6_immagine_big.jpg
http://www.milanfollia.com/contro_inter/unpoditutto/grandi/10_immagine_big.jpg
timeless classics..thanks to my friend stefano casaburi, a genious :D
AC_Merda
21-10-2004, 18:02
No, I agree with Sheva7 - we are a team and they are just one player with a bunch of fill-ups lingering around. :gun: :firedev: :nunu:
LMAO, Adriano is God-like but he's not the only offensive weapon we have. Take away Sheva from your team and you're left with Tomasson and Pippo! :yuck:
Caca is good but he can't carry the workload that Sheva can.
Stankovic, VDM and Veron are gonna make a mockery of your midfield.
zlatanov
21-10-2004, 18:27
Dear Merda,
your midfield is made up of used-to-bes like Davids and Veron and poor VDM. The only midfielder that could cause us trouble (read capable of something at all) is Stankovic.
Yes, I agree Adriano is a magnificent player, and my condolences to him for he is about to become yet another one of football's greats to waste his tallent at the wrong side of Milano, but if he is cut-off by Milan's defence and midfield from his pathetic Inter buddies, he can't do much by himself, can he?
Don't let this 5-1 vs Valencia illude you - they are a team going through a dificult period plus sometimes, as Mancio himself said, games just take a funny course and everything goes right for one team and wrong for the other. But games like that are very very rare for example Milan-Lazio from the Coppa Italia last year - they did beat us by scoring 4 goals but did that mean they were the best team in Italy or that they could beat Roma twice for the Serie A?
Don't be fooled by a single result for you will be let down in the end.
LMAO, Adriano is God-like but he's not the only offensive weapon we have. Take away Sheva from your team and you're left with Tomasson and Pippo! :yuck:
Caca is good but he can't carry the workload that Sheva can.
Stankovic, VDM and Veron are gonna make a mockery of your midfield.
why do we still have this clown around? :fero: shouldn't we have kicked him out already? :hammer: supporters of other teams are always welcomed in this place, but this clown with this profanatory username and signiture?? :yuck: please throw him out already! :fero:
Derby Della Madonnina: Number 258
:devil: AC Milan :devil: Vs. :sob: Internazionale FC :sob:
Stadio San Siro, Milan - ITALIA
-> Sunday (October 24, 2004)
-> Kick-off -> 19:45 (UK Time): British Eurosport
(This information is for Kat )
PREVIEW
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The spectacle that is the MILAN DERBY couldn't have come at a better time. It comes right off the back of Matchday 3 that will be memorable for Italian clubs stamping their authority in the UCL defeating high profile opposition from the continent.
Now comes the time that will see the strongest football city in the world at the moment clash in a high profile Serie A clash that will bring Milano to a grinding halt on a cool Sunday night!
Milan play Inter in an attempt to remain within touching distance on Don Fabio's runaway leaders Juventus FC of Turin. The sold-out San Siro will be the venue for the biggest Serie A clash of the season so far!
M I L A N
Milan is getting better as the season progresses. The leakage of goals that looked threatening has been tamed for the moment with back to back clean sheets against minnow Cagliari and giants Barcelona. The team is extremely well disciplined and organized and is playing together with purpose. It looks like a team with all the members with the exact same aim.
Right now Milan is the best bet for a side that can hang on to its lead. No team barring Chelsea and/or Juve can raise their hands and say that they can sustain pressure like Milan can. It is IDEAL preparation for pressure situations as it requires great levels of concentration to remain focused the entire length of a game.
Milan is still not at a desired level of play. Far from it but every game small steps are being taken for the ideal momentum build-up. Yet under these circumstances the results are coming which can only be a good sign if nothing more.
I N T E R
New look Inter side started off with bumps and obstacles but is getting into flow now. Inter got a 3-1 win vs. Udinese last weekend and destroyed Valencia in ruthless fashion. Inter got only their 4th ever win in Spain and took large strides to rectifying that weak record. A positive step for Inter has been Vieri getting in on the goal scoring act by getting two in two games. The midfield is contributing regularly now in the goals and Inter is moving towards becoming a UNIT rather than individuals playing in a team. It wouldn't be complete without mentioning a certain individual who is responsible for this change and he isn't the coach.
The 'Brasilian BeasT' is taking the world by storm and moving on the pitch like an Earth-Mover with 20ft wheels except that this particular Earth-Mover has a V12 engine with not only 'power' but 'speed' .
Inter has been scoring a goal every game and will want to continue that trend in this high profile encounter that is very important for both sides.
Probable Starting Line-Up(s)
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---> Milan <---
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--------------------Dida---------------------
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--Cafu-------Nesta------Stam-----Maldini----
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-------------------Pirlo----------------------
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--------Gattuso--------------Seedorf--------
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-------------------Kaka---------------------
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----------Inzaghi-------Shevchenko----------
1. The defence did wonders for Milan keeping out the Barcelona attack on the weekend with not much worries except Ronaldinho who was a handful.
2. Inzaghi likes to play on the shoulder of the opponents which is excellent when the run is successful. But he has played football for enough time to realize what a good run is and what a good run isn't. Getting called offside 4 times in one half is bad football and damaging to a potentially very good through pass(es) and goal scoring chance(s).
3. Maldini has had problems shifting back to left back. At least this time he was not caught out of position. Last time he played here he was up field and caught out most often. This time he was there but not placed wide enough. Instead he stood at the edge of the box instead of trying to cut down the cross. I can't blame him as he made the very good transition from LB to CB. The reverse transition is always the difficult one so it will take him time to get back into the LB MODE of thinking when it comes to defending. He is sacrificing for the better of the team after he said he would never play at LB again. Great team man.
4. Midfield problems have been brought up as Barcelona put pressure on Milan in that area. It was two phases in the match. Last 10 mins of the first half and last 20 mins of the match. Other than that Milan didn't look troubled to an extent of pressing the red button. It has to be kept in mind that Rijkaard's Barcelona are no push-overs. Saying that it is not perfect and that game plus the other games of this season have to be used to learn from the mistakes and work with what we have for now. Let January come and then see what can be done to improve the situation.
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---> Internazionale <---
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-----------------------Fontana ----------------------
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--Zanetti-------Burdisso-------Materazzi------Favalli--
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----------------------Cambiasso----------------------
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------Van Der Meyde-----------------Stankovic-------
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------------------------Veron-------------------------
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-------------------Vieri-------Adriano-----------------
1. The Milan system has worked very well for Inter recently. Putting a man to guard the defence has helped the other teammates to push forward for the goals.
2. Zanetti will most probably start this game as he will be fresh and his crossing will come in handy. Seeing the Barcelona game, Mancini might opt for VDM as his crossing and delivery is good and he could do more damage than Belletti did. The rest of the team will require no changes.
3. This is Mancini's first Milan Derby. A new grand experience for him. Not that it matters here but his record in derbies doesn't exactly spout great results.
4. Inter's midfield men are actively participating in the goal contribution and that is a very good sign for Inter as there are multiple avenues to look for the goals.
Tactics
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--- Ancelotti [M I L A N] ---
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Ancelotti will know that Inter is scoring freely nowadays. They have scored in every game played this season. I think I've written that somewhere else as well. :D It is a tough week for Milan. We successfully dealt with closing down one Brasilian mid-week and now there is another one to deal with. They are everywhere! :devil:
A) Vunerability on set pieces.
B) Improve finishing.
C) Don't switch off in games.
The above three points are the ones I highlighted in my previous preview. Milan has more or less rectified A and C. The finishing can be improved as we need to make more of the offensive finishing.
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--- Mancini ---
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Mancini was top choice for Inter coach. He is their coach now and got his team playing well. Inter's first real test came up mid-week against Valencia and they passed it with flying colours. The other tough game they had was against Werder Bremen in Deutschland and they passed that as well. Then again I did mention in my preview that Inter would perhaps have a better run in Europe than Italy. In the Serie A the performances have been scrappy and not efficient enough. Mancini has to deal with some problems the team has in the Serie A:
A) Conceding goals after scoring repeatedly.
B) Not controlling the games enough.
C) Loss of concentration resulting in the opposition getting back in the game.
Inter's main aim will be to try and bring their European form into Serie A. They have looked slightly different there. Maybe it is just me but I feel that Mancini's Inter out of the Italian outfits is the closest to the English (EPL teams) tempo and therefore are also the best bet against an English side. Maybe it is the reason why Inter has struggled with the start they have had in the Serie A.
The defence is vulnerable so the anchorman will have a job to keep things in shape for Inter.
KEY BATTLES
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Nesta aka [I] The Calming Influence Vs. Adriano aka The Brasilian Beast
Pirlo aka The Artist Vs. Juan Veron aka Seba
Stam aka Iron Man Vs. Vieri aka Recycle Bin
Shevchenko aka Stealth Bomber Vs. Materazzi aka Gentleman
Gattuso aka The Warrior Vs. Stankovic aka Stan da Man
KEY MEN
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Andriy Shevchenko
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The man of the hour is none other than the definitive Stealth Bomber from The Ukraine! Is there a better BIG MATCH PLAYER in the world today? I think not! He delivers dagoods because the Stealth Bomber = Ratings :D
Proven at every level, complete as complete can be and giving meaning to the word STEALTH & BOMBER!
When the Stealth Bomber is CONFIDENT and IN THE ZONE he takes on defenders 'One-on-One' without fear of losing the ball. I mentioned this two seasons ago when he was lacking in confidence after coming back from injury. On recent evidence he was taking on the whole Barcelona team and 3 guys couldn't disposses him. This can only be good news for Inter. :devil:
Adriano
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'For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction' . The Brasilian Beast is defying every law of physics with his displays. If it was Adriano kicking the ball that eventually hit Ronaldo's (Real) balls on two occasions in the Real Vs. Kiev game then Ronaldo would've passed out and eventually gone on e-bay to bid for a new set! :angel: :howler:
His right foot is weaker obviously but so far there is no sign that it affects his play as he sent in a cross from the right from the outside of his left boot that curled like a convnentional right foot cross!
The MOST HAPPENING THING in world football is taking everything by storm and destroying one and all on its way. He has single-handedly won games for Inter and not only that - He has instilled confidence, belief and hope for the side that not too long ago was a mess. It is not the coach, not the president, not the management.
It is this V-12 Earth-Mover who has made his stand brought back optimism to Appiano Gentile. However all good things must come to an end ;)
Prediction
So what does this game have in store for the viewers. The last Milan Derby was one of the all-time classics with Milan coming back from 2 goals down at the end of the first half to OWN Inter in the second by 3 wonder strikes that will be remembered and revered by every Milan fan across the world. It was a back-breaker for Inter but one hell of a football game! :star: :cool:
This derby has a lot to offer as both sides are on a hot streak and in top notch form. Inter has scored so many goals recently that a goal drought might just be in order but the Beast will disagree with that notion.
The Milan defence shut up shop against a more explosive offence recently. Can that same level of concentration be maintained? That game drained a lot out of the players mentally and physically.
I think that Inter's form in the Serie A form is not upto par while it has been ages since they defeated Milan. History favours them for this derby.
Saying all that I don't think that Milan will slip for this one. A draw is on the cards so a scoring draw will take place at the San Siro on Sunday Night IMO.
However:
"The SupeRNaturaL is something that isn't supposed to happen but It does happen!" :devil:
P.S Manuel da fecking legend is in the bet so I guess its lights out for Inter! :cool: Big Tiiiiiime! :devil:
Nice post yet again Haroon. Just watched the inter- Valencia game. inter were very impressive, constantly harassing the other team for the ball. They also passed the ball around pretty well and then they had Adriano :1avs:
I noticed they liked playing long balls up front, but that doesnt worry me because we have Dida, Stam and Nesta at the back, infact I welcome it. There are two Milan players who I am worried about. Seedorf, if he carrys on giving the ball away then it will be lights out. The other player is Maldini who may be tired, especially at left back. We cant afford this, not with Zanetti and Vandermeyde running at him. Pancaro could be very important as a sub.
Gatusso will be vital, just as Veron is regaining confidence the last thing he needs is to be put on his a55 by Gatusso. :fero: With no real left winger, I look forward to seeing Cafu take advantage. Nothing needs to be said about a reborn Sheva. :1d31: Iv never been a massive Pippo fan, so I wouldnt mind seeing Crespo start, and if he returns from injury the way Stam did :bday:
Finally, the huge individual battle that everyone seems to have forgotten. :swars: Kaka and Davids. Its no coincidence Davids was rested against Valencia. The winner of this may very well belong to the winning team. Then again, with inter's forward thinking midfield, if Davids had to concentrate on Kaka that would just give Pirlo more time on the ball to pick his passes. :nana:
ACMILAN1983
21-10-2004, 21:01
Great preview as usual Haroon.
This will be a great game.
can't wait
FORZA MILAN!!!!!!!!!!!!
zlatanov
21-10-2004, 21:51
Great post, Haroon. However, I have to disagree with Adriano being the reason for this change in the Inter team. I believe that it is all due to their new coach and everything else, including Adriano, are the biproducts of Mancini/s work on the team. Let's not forget that Inter has had many many great players over the past 6-7 years but ...
Also, I believe that Adriano's guardian should be Stam and not Nesta. Alessandro would do a much better job on Vieri who is more in his category than the Brazilian.
BaggioForever
21-10-2004, 22:19
agree tt inter's success is not just becoz of adriano..mancini palyed a part as well in gelling the team together..eg. he spent the world cup qualifier week break with vieri and those not called-up by their NT to his yacht, building up in what i blieve is the reason for vieri to regain his scoring touches, his morale. However Mancini is starting to build what Milan already has, the gd camaderie between the players. Therefore...until Mancini gets it all worked out, Ancelotti's side would still prove too good for the Nerazzurri :D
kenny_shev
21-10-2004, 22:21
As much as I hope we win, i still have a bad feeling about this derby. JUst hope that i am just having a bad day..
Great post, Haroon. However, I have to disagree with Adriano being the reason for this change in the Inter team. I believe that it is all due to their new coach and everything else, including Adriano, are the biproducts of Mancini/s work on the team. Let's not forget that Inter has had many many great players over the past 6-7 years but ...
Also, I believe that Adriano's guardian should be Stam and not Nesta. Alessandro would do a much better job on Vieri who is more in his category than the Brazilian.
zlatanov,
Adriano has been bailing out Mancini time and agaim. I started to have doubt about Mancini when he converted Inter into Lazio 2 by importing ex-players from there and the end result is that they warm the bench.
The Inter side is playing decent football and yet it is heavily reliant on Adriano. Adriano has helped to give the side the confidence from his displays rather than Mancini making it fall into place all of a sudden. If Adriano was not present in this side then Inter may not have gotten these few positive results resulting in a defeat or two and putting immense pressure on Mancini himself.
He played Zanetti as left back :D :stuckup:
I think you are right about Stam and he may well end up be the key to neutralize Adriano. In central defence though it is about defending the ball so whoever has it will be pegged back by either Nesta or Stam when it enters our D.
The time has come....and I know were ready. This is the best Inter Ive seen..well ever, and they will put up a fight against Milan. Unlike previous years, I think Inter is going into this derby knowing they can win and it will show.
Vamos Inter MIlan! Destruyan a los cobardes rojos de Milan!
BaggioForever
22-10-2004, 02:03
The time has come....and I know were ready. This is the best Inter Ive seen..well ever, and they will put up a fight against Milan. Unlike previous years, I think Inter is going into this derby knowing they can win and it will show.
Vamos Inter MIlan! Destruyan a los cobardes rojos de Milan!
:ilol: :ilol: :ilol:
zlatanov
22-10-2004, 04:49
zlatanov,
Adriano has been bailing out Mancini time and agaim. I started to have doubt about Mancini when he converted Inter into Lazio 2 by importing ex-players from there and the end result is that they warm the bench.
The Inter side is playing decent football and yet it is heavily reliant on Adriano. Adriano has helped to give the side the confidence from his displays rather than Mancini making it fall into place all of a sudden. If Adriano was not present in this side then Inter may not have gotten these few positive results resulting in a defeat or two and putting immense pressure on Mancini himself.
He played Zanetti as left back :D :stuckup:
I think you are right about Stam and he may well end up be the key to neutralize Adriano. In central defence though it is about defending the ball so whoever has it will be pegged back by either Nesta or Stam when it enters our D.
Haroon, you are a bit too careless in these analysis - Adriano is the result of what Mancini and the rest of this new Inter have done and are doing. He is not the one who has bailed them out he is just the result of what they have helped him become. This is the same superfluous comment as when somebody says that Milan are Sheva dependent or rather Sheva is Milan - people see the result and mistake it for the reason. Please, try to look a bit deeper into this and don't just state the obvious part of it. Adriano also played for Zac but we all know how that ended, furthermore, Inter has had several Adriano-like players in the past but have never played so well apart from a short period under Giggi Simoni.
Plus Mancio took over just 2 months or so ago and it is more than understandable Inter to have some shaky performances at the start. With time everything will and seems to fit in better and better and Adriano, whom you see as the reason for this change, surfaces as the most formidable payer in Serie A and probably Europe. However, this is due to the whole team's work which is the result of what Mancio has done so far.
Also, there is nothing bad when a coach brings with him players who he knows best - one, he knows their pluses and minuses, and two just becasue a player didn't perform that well with one team (Lazio, Chelsea, etc.) doesn't meant he won't become a better player for Inter - different environment, different everything.
As for Zanetti at left back, well on the right Inter have a much better player - Ze' Maria - so, only the Left back is open for the Argentinian. Plus Inter don't have a good/reliable left defender apart from the aging Favalli so not many options for Mancini here.
All in all, let's not forget Eusebio's words: "Nobody is bigger than his team"
can anyone recommend me a good inter's forum website?
forza milan!!!! happy to see crespo and stam back, i hope crespo starts to deliver this time, even though most likely inzaghi will start.
Dont underestimate Inter this season though. A 5-1 win away to Valencia is something that doesnt come by that often.
3-0 Against Arsenal last year... Altough this Inter is better they are very suspectible in defense. Mostly because they like to play the ball like us.
On tv Maldini asked : "who is Adriano?" I liked that.
Hahaha..I wonder what the guy is thinking now.....
Some of you may have seen this, but for the benefit of those who didn't, here's some interesting stuff from Goal.com ahead of the "Derby della Madonnina".
Note: I've done some "editing" by inserting some smileys, but no change in the contents. :grinser:
Fan v Fan: AC Milan-Internazionale
10/22/2004 3:07:00 PM
This weekend sees one of the highlights of any season – the great Milano derby. Both of the city’s sides enjoyed an excellent midweek in the Champions League – and now Goal.com looks forward to Sunday’s clash through the eyes of a fan from each team. For Milan we have Joel Whitehead, and for Inter, it’s Manu Sehgal…
Goal: First of all, how do you feel about your side’s campaign so far? Have you been delighted or dismayed by it?
Joel: Up to this point, Milan has not played on the level they should be at. The squad has dropped valuable points to lesser sides, and though they are improving, it will be necessary for the rossoneri to score more goals if they are to retain the scudetto. I was not so much as worried at the beginning of the season, just disappointed that they were not able to have a strong focus coming out of their successful pre-season. Now, Milan has begun to get the results they need, with the Champions League victory over Barcelona a step in the right direction.
Manu: The team has been playing well offensively. It is obvious that Inter do not have a problem scoring goals as was evident in midweek champions league action. I’m delighted with the performances but it will come down to consistency which Inter have never shown for as long as I can remember.
Goal: Tactically, where do you think this match may be won or lost?
Joel: Three words: defence, defence and defence. Milan has righted the ship, and rediscovered the form which saw them become arguably the best side in Europe (only Porto has been better). Internazionale are scoring a lot of goals at the moment, but if Milan get the lead, look for the rossoneri to slow the match down and come away with the victory.
Manu: The match will be won or lost in the back. It’s no secret that Inter are horrible when it comes to defending. :neww: I think Valencia didn’t score so much because we were fouling them like mad. :haha: AC Milan have a great defence. It’s like entering a whole different galaxy when you play them. Teams that are accustomed to scoring all the time find it very difficult against players like Nesta, Stam and Maldini. So Inter need to play at the same level, or they will suffer. :nunu:
Goal: Which opposition player do you consider to be the greatest threat to your team in this clash?
Joel: Without a doubt, the most in-form player in the world at the moment is Adriano. We have now come to expect for his name to be on the score sheet after every match. He has it all: power, pace, and skill.
Manu: Shevchenko is brilliant. He seems to score all the time, and he rarely misses chances that are created for him by Pirlo or Seedorf. He is a threat because I know someone like Materazzi would be made a fool if he has to watch him. :dstup:
Goal: Who from your team should we keep a particular eye on here?
Joel: There is no question that Milan’s greatest asset is the Ukrainian goal-scoring machine, Andriy Shevchenko. He is favoured by many to win the European Footballer of the Year award, and he has a propensity for stepping up his play in the most important matches. :proud:
Manu: Simple. Adriano has it all. I almost **** my pants watching him vs Valencia doing that incredible spin move but hitting the side netting. :rotfl: Not only does he score, but he draws so much attention leaving other players open who will hopefully finish their chances.
Goal: What are your side’s greatest strengths?
Joel: Milan’s greatest strengths are team organisation and unselfishness. When they take the pitch, not one player has a question about where he needs to be, and what he needs to accomplish. This is more than can be said about many of the other top sides in Europe. Also, Milan always plays for the greater good, with no egos getting in the way. Every player in the squad knows his role, whether he be a first choice every time out, or a rarely used substitute.
Manu: Our strength lies on the right side. Javier Zanetti is great going forward and if he feeds the strikers, than Milan will have a lot to deal with. Like I said, offensively we are strong but playing Milan is not a cake walk like it was against Valencia’s defence. La Liga is known for its horrible defensive tactics. I remember a few years ago when Real Madrid were scoring in La Liga with ease. They came to Milan for a champions league game and were shut out losing 1-0. Milan are that strong in the back. Inter must capitalise on their chances.
Goal: And weaknesses?
Joel: Well, Milan is a very relaxed side, never on edge. At certain moments, they do not have the necessary sense of urgency. One example which comes to mind is last season’s Champions League quarterfinal round debacle at the hands of Deportivo La Coruna. Milan had a 4-1 lead after their opening home leg, and in the return fixture were destroyed 4-0 and eliminated from the tournament. Though this is not a huge problem for them, they just need to get psyched up for some matches and finish the job. :rone:
Manu: Our defence has not been too organised. Materazzi seems lost out there, and Toldo has been pulled as a starter. Javier Zanetti somewhat holds things together in the back (for a short time) but Inter are renowned for mental lapses that are always costly. :clap: :clap: :grinser:
Goal: What do your lot typically think of their lot?
Joel: Milan doesn’t see Inter on the same plane as they are. Now, don’t get me wrong. Inter are a good side, and Milan respect them to a certain extent, but they have been dominated by my rossoneri in recent times. Milan honestly believe they are, and will always be, better than their neighbours.
Manu: They are a great team. There seems to be balance all over the pitch. Great defence, Good mix of playmakers and ball winners in the centre, and strikers who score consistently.
Goal: What single thing irritates you most about them?
Joel: Every summer, Inter buy a few players who will supposedly put them over the top. Then when the end of the season rolls around, they find themselves without any silverware to show for the money they spent. Yet, their owner Massimo Moratti still breaks the bank again the next summer.
Manu: Gattusso makes me sick. This man is a rich footballer while I struggle from paycheck to paycheck and I know that I could do what he does on the pitch. He is absolutely horrible. And to think he’s loved by the Milan fans makes me want to vomit. What a disgusting excuse for a footballer. :rotfl: :haha:
Goal: And what do you grudgingly admire?
Joel: What I most admire about Inter is their squad depth. Milan has a good bench, but not the all star substitutes which Inter has access to. It boggles the mind to look at their squad list and how they have not won anything for a while. :blind:
Manu: They have incomparable class in defence and now that Stam is healthy, they are even a stronger back line. Nesta & Maldini are the best defenders in the world. I look at Inter’s defence and it is truly laughable. Materazzi is a clown out there and our starting goalie is going through a crisis. :devf: :delol:
Goal: What’s your fondest memory of past clashes against them?
Joel: The date: May 13, 2003. The place: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan. It is the semi-final round of the Champions League, second leg. Milan were the home team in the first leg, and the match ended in a scoreless draw. Inter are now the home squad, and if they don’t win, they cannot allow Milan to get a draw of 1-1 or better. It is a very fiercely contested match. Off of a pass from Clarence Seedorf in first half injury time, Andriy Shevchenko puts the ball past Francesco Toldo, Inter’s keeper, as he is simultaneously fouled by Ivan Cordoba. Inter’s young Nigerian Obafemi Martins equalized in the 84th minute, and they were pushing for the winner in the last few minutes. As the referee blew his whistle and finally signalled for full-time, Shevchenko runs a full field sprint in sheer adulation to celebrate with his overjoyed team-mates. The true spirit of Milan on show: team over individual.
Manu: The Champions league semi final two years back was a great spectacle, and probably awesome for the city. It’s unfortunate that Inter played like **** in the second leg and only started playing in the 85th minute.
Goal: What do you think the score of this match will be?
Joel: My heart tells me Milan will get their act together and get their first large score line victory of the season, but my mind says the talent of Inter will keep it close. A win seems ideal, but a draw would suffice. I’ll take my guys over theirs, with Inter seeking revenge later on this season in the return fixture. Milan 2-1 Inter
Manu: 3-2 Inter. :eekani: I think Adriano is that good that he can overcome the class of Milan’s defence. Stam is weak against pace. :hammer: Inter must exploit this. It will be difficult to keep them off the scoreboard so Inter should just try to go out and outscore them.
Thanks lads – enjoy a passionate tactical battle! :musk: :swars:
zlatanov
22-10-2004, 13:04
Yeah, that was a great fan vs. fan interview. Oh, and Manu is the guy who is supposed to be an Inter fan. I say it for, apart from his prediction, he seems to admire Milan A LOT. Can't blame him.
Haroon, you are a bit too careless in these analysis - Adriano is the result of what Mancini and the rest of this new Inter have done and are doing. He is not the one who has bailed them out he is just the result of what they have helped him become. This is the same superfluous comment as when somebody says that Milan are Sheva dependent or rather Sheva is Milan - people see the result and mistake it for the reason. Please, try to look a bit deeper into this and don't just state the obvious part of it. Adriano also played for Zac but we all know how that ended, furthermore, Inter has had several Adriano-like players in the past but have never played so well apart from a short period under Giggi Simoni.
Plus Mancio took over just 2 months or so ago and it is more than understandable Inter to have some shaky performances at the start. With time everything will and seems to fit in better and better and Adriano, whom you see as the reason for this change, surfaces as the most formidable payer in Serie A and probably Europe. However, this is due to the whole team's work which is the result of what Mancio has done so far.
Also, there is nothing bad when a coach brings with him players who he knows best - one, he knows their pluses and minuses, and two just becasue a player didn't perform that well with one team (Lazio, Chelsea, etc.) doesn't meant he won't become a better player for Inter - different environment, different everything.
As for Zanetti at left back, well on the right Inter have a much better player - Ze' Maria - so, only the Left back is open for the Argentinian. Plus Inter don't have a good/reliable left defender apart from the aging Favalli so not many options for Mancini here.
All in all, let's not forget Eusebio's words: "Nobody is bigger than his team"
I do disagree as Adriano had a good time at Parma. Zac has magical powers to make players under-perform so nothing new there. As the season progresses Mancini's skills will become evident. Of course I want him to fail miserably. After all this is Inter we are talking about. It would also be interesting to see how Inter performs in the absence of Adriano.
Inter may win only against Juve, not us. ;)
the only reason I ever scared by Inter was Maurizio Ganz. :D
Yeah, that was a great fan vs. fan interview. Oh, and Manu is the guy who is supposed to be an Inter fan. I say it for, apart from his prediction, he seems to admire Milan A LOT. Can't blame him.
well, i was reading the article a couple of hours ago and i had to go back to the start again to confirm its an AC Milan VS Inter fan interview. it certainly seem like two AC fans talking. that guy must be looking for a good chance to join us. or he is a good friend of moratti. :ilol:
AC_Merda
22-10-2004, 17:28
Good preview, Haroon. Though I must say predicting Inter's starting 11 is semi-impossible. Mancio likes to juggle the lineup (with the exception of a few players), which isn't as that bad of an idea as it seems as it keeps the opposition on their toes. I mean just this week agains Valencia, Cordoba was played at RB even though we have 2 very good RB's already. :wth:
And if Ancelotti was wise, he'd use Stam, instead of Nesta, against Adriano. Stam has had great success against Adriano in the past and might be the only CB in the known world that can deal with Re di Milano's bullish strength. Nesta would have no trouble with Vieri, thats why I'm kinda hoping Oba will play though he probably isn't fit enough.
milan shut out barca... a better attack than inters i believe, i wont be surprised if we win with a clean sheet agaisnt this load of c r a p team!!! ... sheva toyed with great defenders in puyol and marquez as well as oleguer... hell rain goals against the butcher, and the newbie burdisso as well as that rookie like goalie in toldo or fontana, well hopefully!!!
milan to win ... hmmm... 3-1!!! ... wouldnt it be great if seedorf releases another scud missile against them in the dying seconds???? .... hahhahahahah that was a beauty!!! i hope kaka is back to full form after this one!!! ... manu chao hates gattuso so much... he learn why we love him so much when he shuts out their whole midfield the same way he shut down ronaldinho, deco and xavias well as etoo the same time!!!.... FORZA RINO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .... c'monnnnnn... bring on those biatchessssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
btw, I'm looking forward to Haroon's preview ;) :firedev:
and he did it again....brilliant Haroon! :star: , your previews are seriously something especial :sun:
Vamos Inter MIlan! Destruyan a los cobardes rojos de Milan!
cobardes tus pelotas....you think we are scared of you by any chance??? dude, seriously, we fear no one, and certainly not our Cugini
LMAO, Adriano is God-like but he's not the only offensive weapon we have. Take away Sheva from your team and you're left with Tomasson and Pippo! :yuck:
Caca is good but he can't carry the workload that Sheva can.
your avatar is ugly enough, but I guess we can live with that....but as for your name, better start thinking of a new one, I don't think you will last here much longer otherwise.
I really don't mind having both of you Interistas here, I actually like having outsiders sharing their comments and opinions here, but this is a Milan forum, so we won't put up with any offensive words toward out glorious club or our players.
Good preview, Haroon. Though I must say predicting Inter's starting 11 is semi-impossible. Mancio likes to juggle the lineup (with the exception of a few players), which isn't as that bad of an idea as it seems as it keeps the opposition on their toes. I mean just this week agains Valencia, Cordoba was played at RB even though we have 2 very good RB's already. :wth:
And if Ancelotti was wise, he'd use Stam, instead of Nesta, against Adriano. Stam has had great success against Adriano in the past and might be the only CB in the known world that can deal with Re di Milano's bullish strength. Nesta would have no trouble with Vieri, thats why I'm kinda hoping Oba will play though he probably isn't fit enough.
All of Inter's coaches have juggled their lineups, not just Mancini. Lack of stability is one of your many problems. You had an easy victory against Valencia -- congratulations, BTW --, but your form in Serie A hasn't been all that overwhelming.
Neither Nesta nor Stam have had too many problems against Adriano or Vieri in the past. Can your defenders (whoever they will be :rolleyes: ) say the same about Shevchenko, Inzaghi and Kaká? Not to mention two of your exes, Pirlo and Seedorf. :D
Hot game on Sunday! Defense, defense, defense, plus a couple of Milan goals. Or 3. Or... 6. :sagrin:
This derby becomes soap opera which we might couldn't get easily achievement over New Look Inter. Yes it will be tough as usual, interesting drama, spectacular+breath-taking display, and can't take our eyes off on it. Adriano will be stealing public attention once again, plus Vieri's return of scoring a goal-certainly highly motivated to throw nightmare away when facing the eternal rival.
Mind you, Milan is Milan. A great team as an effective ones, well organized, and an unit together. Stam brings another option, and alongside Nesta, the ideal two tower finds worthy of note for Ancelloti to rotating at defence' starting line-up. Sheva's record 10 times has been netting Inter marshmallow, performs now on top-form, and it would be appropriate singularly location and would love to see, if he extends the record tomorrow. Also Andrea Pirlo is the one of factor who can change circumstances, and brake down the difficulties.
Will it be ended-up a draw result?C'mon, I expect more than anything!:devil:
As Always FORZA MILAN!!
I wish Materazzi has now grown-up at this Derby. :rolleyes:
i think kaka is due a really big preformance, he was dissapointing against barca, sad as the world is beginning to sit up and take notice and this would an occasion where he would have been closely watched. this was the game he made his name in last season, lets hope he's a derby talisman.
Peachtot
23-10-2004, 08:36
Inter always under performance against milan.
I dont know why. But his potency lost when face I Meravigliosi.
I hope it'll be happened again. More dramaticly and Unpredictablely :dstup: :dstup: :nana: :rock3:
Giovanni
23-10-2004, 09:04
let's not forget that Inter's defence before Valencia was almost ridiculous..
Milanista ID
23-10-2004, 09:09
1. Beware to their wingers (Stankovic and VDM) ---> Maldini and Cafu' should play more patient and dicipline, Gattuso and Seedorf should help our full backs (Maldini and Cafu') to close down their wingers (Stankovic and VDM) and also to close down their full backs (Favalli and J.Zanetti).
2. Pirlo VS Veron, Pirlo should close down him, their "match engine".
3. Good luck boys !!! :nasty: :firedev:
let's not forget that Inter's defence before Valencia was almost ridiculous..
actually they've done thet all the time. :D
no matter how many goals they've scored, they always conceeded more. especially against us. :D
Giovanni
23-10-2004, 09:57
I'm not worried ..after what Milan has proved in these years, it seems it takes one good performance to scare long time world class like the Milan players.. Are they joking? Inter is in a good mood, with some players on fire, but suddenly it seems people has discovered them, which is ridiculous..now people without knowledge rate them above any other team just for a 1-5 and Adriano, yesterday the same people didn't even know their players. It's the usual hype. But it's ok..let's leave them the hype and the favours, but it takes a bit more than one performance against a Valencia in troubles and in confusion to become the kings of europe.
Adriano now is rated as the new Pelè, IMO Stam can control him quite well, as he did with the more dangerous attack of Barca , which is much better than Inter one.
But what our so called cousins forget, confused by the shadows of the Valencia showdown, is that before Valencia their defence was ridiculous. They forget they are 6th in the table, behind Messina chievo and another world class superpower :D
To my fellows rossoneri: show faith towards your beloved player, they rarely have disappointed us, and personally i've faith in them.
Plus, it seems we must worry just of Adriano, but considering he will face Nesta, Stam , Maldini and Dida, and Shevchenko and Kakà Materazzi, Mihajlovic and Fontana i wonder who is risking more LOL
That said, i recognize Inter has his chances , but the hype they get is ridiculous .
im not worried... never have been actually... i know we will win.. inshallah... 3-1
LMAO, Adriano is God-like but he's not the only offensive weapon we have. Take away Sheva from your team and you're left with Tomasson and Pippo! :yuck:
Pardon me? You meant that a guy who scored 30 goals in a season and helped a team to win a CHAMPIONS LEAGUE is not dangerous?
Oh yeah, sure, he is an old player anyway, so no need to be so worried about him right? Just be still in front of your television (or your seat on the San Siro), when this non-dangerous player tear up your goal.
About Tomasson, I'd suggest you to read some statistic of Serie-A last season, then you can come back here and tell me.
im not worried... never have been actually... i know we will win.. inshallah... 3-1
same with you, Mohammed.. I'm worried more when Milan face mediocre teams i.e. Udinese, Chievo etc. but against big teams i.e. Juve, Roma and Inter (tho actually Inter Merda ain't that big :D ) I have a feeling that we'll win.
ACMILAN1983
23-10-2004, 17:25
I think three aspects of our game must be improved at the moment.
1) The full backs need to work on positioning in defensive areas. Clearly, Cafu leaves holes behind him when running forward and Maldini is struggling to adjust to LB as he drifts into CB positions at times. However, I think these just need time.
2) Ball possession hasn't been as good as previous two seasons so far. This is mostly due to the midfield not being in full flow. I think this will be of importance.
3) Pressure game. Currently we sit back and invite our opponents a little more than we should. Imo I think we should aim to play a slightly more aggressive game to make life difficult for the opposition. I also think doing this will helo our midfield dominate matches better.
Against Inter, I especially hope to see the third problem rectified. If we place high pressure on the Inter midfield, we'll most likely stop the flow of their game. Also, Adriano and Vieri won't have the service they need to make an effect if this happends and we'll dominate the match.
Simply, the midfield is crucial in this match. People talk about Sheva v Adriano, but whichever team's midfield dominates has the best chance of winning the match.
Anyway, Lets get a win!
FORZA MILAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS - I'm gonna actually miss the match because I have Wing Chun class, but hopefully I'll come home to a great result!
PS - I'm gonna actually miss the match because I have Wing Chun class, but hopefully I'll come home to a great result!
Whats Wing Chun?
anyway really looking forward to the match now. its a bank holiday weekend in Ireland and my parents are going away for the day tomorrow so about six of my friends including a couple of man u fans, 1 arsenal fan are coming over. (I didnt tell any more because I dont want it to turn into a house party cause I could end up missing some of the match then) The plan is to bring beer watch man united versus arsenal first, play a bit of playstation 2 and then watch milan beat inter. Then probably drink a few more cans and on to a nightclub or maybe a pub first but more than likely straight on to a nightclub. it should be a cheap enough night as we wont have to buy much drink in the club as we will have been drinking all day.
I hope man u vs arsenal is adequate pre match entertainment for milan inter. :zany:
MILAN-INTER: ROSSONERI SQUAD
MILAN - Coach Carlo Ancelotti has named a 25-man squad for the derby game against Inter. The players will remain at Milanello ahead of the game.
GOALKEEPERS: Abbiati, Dida, Fiori.
DEFENDERS: Cafu, Coloccini, Costacurta, Kaladze, Maldini, Nesta, Pancaro, Simic, Stam.
MIDFIELDERS: Ambrosini, Brocchi, Dhorasoo, Gattuso, Kakà, Pirlo, Rui Costa, Seedorf, Serginho.
STRIKERS: Crespo, Inzaghi, Shevchenko, Tomasson
:fero: FORZA MILAN :fero:
Giovanni
23-10-2004, 18:46
Whats Wing Chun?
it's a traditional stile of kung fu..bruce lee practised it, before developing his own idea of fight with more flexible positions and flowing movements called "jeet kune do"
ohohohoh what a Sunday it will be: MUFC-arse, ACM-merda...wow....
...bloody Sunday... but not for me and not for us!
Angel_Cic
23-10-2004, 19:08
lets just say, we better win by at least 2 goals...because i have two columbian friends who are inter fans...who enjoy making fun of our milan team on a daily basis. :groan: i want to rub our win in their faces monday. mwahahaha.
it's a traditional stile of kung fu..bruce lee practised it, before developing his own idea of fight with more flexible positions and flowing movements called "jeet kune do"
Gio, I think we need that kinda martial art to fight against such rough players like Materazzi, Mihajlovic, Cordoba etc. :D
lets just say, we better win by at least 2 goals...because i have two columbian friends who are inter fans...who enjoy making fun of our milan team on a daily basis. :groan: i want to rub our win in their faces monday. mwahahaha.
You mean, the fans of a failure team making fun of a team which won the everything except the Intercontinental CUp in two years?
Ask them that, and see how they respond :)
it will be a great match no doubt, Inter in the past especially under Cuper packed the midfield with ball winners like C.Zanetti and Di Biagio etc but with the likes of Veron and Stankovic in there it will be a more attacking game. In my opinion I think Adriano is amazing but the hype surrounding him may just hurt his game, I hope I don't eat my own words but I dont expect him to tear us apart as many are predicitng. Sure he will have moments but I don't think he will prove to be our biggest threat. Milan have had the same basic teams, few changes here and there from the 02-03 season and know each others games very well. Inter are beginning to gel so its all promising to be special. Also someone pointed out, the Inter fan, said without Sheva we are nothing, just like we say they are nothing without Adriano, i think he has a point, unless we get another striker, Pippo, Crespo or whoever, back scoring, we are gonna struggle. Tipping Pippo to score though!!!
BaggioForever
23-10-2004, 22:24
lets just say, we better win by at least 2 goals...because i have two columbian friends who are inter fans...who enjoy making fun of our milan team on a daily basis. :groan: i want to rub our win in their faces monday. mwahahaha.
try telling them they r inter fans becoz they always get whacked until blue black... :D
Hey argo! Watch wat u say bout Miha :)
zlatanov
23-10-2004, 23:22
Hey argo! Watch wat u say bout Miha :)
Agree, Mihajlovic is the most wonderful person I have seen breaking bones and spitting on the field. He definitely gets my vote for person of the year 2004. :tong: :neww:
kenny_shev
24-10-2004, 03:52
Inter defense is not very impressive except the fact that they play like butchers. I watched the Inter-Valencia game and counted millions of bad fouls committed by Inter. I m feeling a little worried that Sheva or Kaka may get injured by the usual suspect Matrix f**ker. I hope they dont go all out to hurt our attackers.
Having said that, I was rather impressed with the display of their midfield and Adriano. Emre was more skillful than i thought. Stankovic is also a quality player that they have in their possession. Adriano worries me the most. He is strong, fast, skillful and can be extremely physical. But again, he will face the likes of Maldini, Nesta, Stam...so he will have to go against the Iron curtain.
Vieri doesnt seem to worry me a bit although he scored against valencia. He looked unfit and out of sorts at the moment.
IMO, they will play physical for ball possession. If we can deliver balls well from the mid to our attackers (Sheva, go you good thing!!!), I believe we will score. I hope Seedoft will be in top-form for this. He lost way too much ball possession against Barca.
kenny_shev
24-10-2004, 03:54
BTW, this game is our home or away ?
zlatanov
24-10-2004, 04:12
home game for Milan i.e. much higher IQ in the stands. :beer:
kenny_shev
24-10-2004, 04:16
home game for Milan i.e. much higher IQ in the stands.
That's so TRUE !!!!!! :haha: :haha:
home game for Milan i.e. much higher IQ in the stands. :beer:
but not so good for AC Milan. the players like to play away from home. :haha:
Giovanni
24-10-2004, 04:25
Gio, I think we need that kinda martial art to fight against such rough players like Materazzi, Mihajlovic, Cordoba etc. :D
:devs: :devs:
I'm of till tonite, so want to wish everyone a Great Derby :devil:
Want to share the last song, made for Cagliari -Milan another piece of pure poetry in our anthems' list:
TU SEI TUTTA LA MIA VITA (you're all my life)
CANTO PER TE (i sing for you)
GRIDO FORZA MILAN (shout forza milan)
ED IN GIRO PER IL MONDO ANDRO' (and around the world i'll go)
E PER SEMPRE AL TUO FIANCO SARO' (and i will be forever with you)
SARO' SARO' (will be with you) *repetition*
:proud: :proud:
Hey argo! Watch wat u say bout Miha :)
Agree, Mihajlovic is the most wonderful person I have seen breaking bones and spitting on the field. He definitely gets my vote for person of the year 2004. :tong: :neww:
:D :rotfl:
Nata.. seems like I'm not telling you lies...
Miha has been sucks big time, then eventually he made it worse by joining Inter. :haha:
ACMILAN1983
24-10-2004, 08:44
AlMilan, Gio explained quite well about Wing Chun. To be honest I'm only a beginner (had about 5 or so lessons), but am enjoying it very much so I'll keep going.
Anyway, back to topic. I haven't missed the derby in years, but I do know the last time I remember missing the derby I came home to find the result to be a certain 6-0, so lets hope for similar results this time round.
FORZA MILAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where could I watch derby on internet?
ACMILAN1983
24-10-2004, 11:26
Its being shown at...
http://www.stvod.com/football/
you need to be a member, hope you can read Chinese ;)
but not so good for AC Milan. the players like to play away from home. :haha:
But this is the derby !!!!!
Milan will give everything tonight.
And we're gonna eat them raw !!!!!
:3band: :3band: :3band: :3band: :3band:
its been months waiting for this match...now its only 10 more minutes away!! FORZA MAGICO MILAN!!!!! Lets burn them! :firedev:
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