I loved Seedorf's idea of football. It was the most enticing to me out of anyone that's been around for a while. The one problem I had with him was the way he handled some players individually....notably Balotelli. I can't understand to this day why he was so lenient with him when Balo did things completely opposed of Seedorf's philosophy (at least the way he described it).
But Seedorf wanted a fit team, a team able to press high, have the ball at all times and attack, always take the initiative. His idea was to play 3 attacking midfielders that moved around behind the striker without completely true positions in the attacking third while pushing the fullbacks all the way up to become wingers and provide width. All of that supported by a double pivot system. There was a couple of games under Seedorf's tenure where this philosophy came to light and they really were some of the most entertaining games I've seen Milan play IN YEARS. One of those was against Chievo I think. Even against Juventus we looked like the better team for a bigger part of that game.
The problems started when he was "forced" to go back on his philosophy and only go for points. I blame Berlusconi for this (THE VERY SAME GUY WHO BROUGHT HIM TO MILAN TO START A LONG TERM JOB). As soon as the team started not getting many points, (BECAUSE THEY WERE SIMPLY UNABLE TO PLAY SEEDORF'S FOOTBALL DUE TO LACK OF QUALITY) Berlu started doubting Seedorf and criticizing him (especially after some of Seedorf's comments) and you started to see Seedorf's team play for points rather than philosophy.
It's the same shit over and over again around this club. Berlu brings Seedorf from Brazil and that half of the season was supposed to be only a transitional period for what was to come. In the end, he ends up letting him go because he was only speaking the truth! 75% of that team was unable to play modern football......and I'm afraid that at least 50% of today's team is unable to do the same thing either. Yet, we'll find ourselves another scapegoat while Galliani waltzes around like a pelican making deals with his agent friends and lining up pockets.
That's why although I can see what Slifersd means by wanting Berlusconi to choose the coach......I have no confidence that it'll be different. He's already done that like I said. We've seen that movie once. It'll make no difference. The only thing that can save us right now is another big investment this summer and pray that whatever coach they bring in can get things in order quick and get some consistent results..........because if he doesn't....whether it's his fault or not, the attacks and confusion will start again creating all types of pressure on the squad/coach, no matter if Berlu is the one that chose the coach. This man has no shame. Do you honestly think that he'll all of a sudden be sensible and say "i chose this guy and now i can't complain about it"? It won't happen. They'll find a way to blame the coach again. I mean come on......you are talking about a guy who "made" Seedorf quit his footballing career to come coach Milan, and than turned against him within a couple months!!! Berlusconi has no shame! Don't expect that to change now.
But Seedorf wanted a fit team, a team able to press high, have the ball at all times and attack, always take the initiative. His idea was to play 3 attacking midfielders that moved around behind the striker without completely true positions in the attacking third while pushing the fullbacks all the way up to become wingers and provide width. All of that supported by a double pivot system. There was a couple of games under Seedorf's tenure where this philosophy came to light and they really were some of the most entertaining games I've seen Milan play IN YEARS. One of those was against Chievo I think. Even against Juventus we looked like the better team for a bigger part of that game.
The problems started when he was "forced" to go back on his philosophy and only go for points. I blame Berlusconi for this (THE VERY SAME GUY WHO BROUGHT HIM TO MILAN TO START A LONG TERM JOB). As soon as the team started not getting many points, (BECAUSE THEY WERE SIMPLY UNABLE TO PLAY SEEDORF'S FOOTBALL DUE TO LACK OF QUALITY) Berlu started doubting Seedorf and criticizing him (especially after some of Seedorf's comments) and you started to see Seedorf's team play for points rather than philosophy.
It's the same shit over and over again around this club. Berlu brings Seedorf from Brazil and that half of the season was supposed to be only a transitional period for what was to come. In the end, he ends up letting him go because he was only speaking the truth! 75% of that team was unable to play modern football......and I'm afraid that at least 50% of today's team is unable to do the same thing either. Yet, we'll find ourselves another scapegoat while Galliani waltzes around like a pelican making deals with his agent friends and lining up pockets.
That's why although I can see what Slifersd means by wanting Berlusconi to choose the coach......I have no confidence that it'll be different. He's already done that like I said. We've seen that movie once. It'll make no difference. The only thing that can save us right now is another big investment this summer and pray that whatever coach they bring in can get things in order quick and get some consistent results..........because if he doesn't....whether it's his fault or not, the attacks and confusion will start again creating all types of pressure on the squad/coach, no matter if Berlu is the one that chose the coach. This man has no shame. Do you honestly think that he'll all of a sudden be sensible and say "i chose this guy and now i can't complain about it"? It won't happen. They'll find a way to blame the coach again. I mean come on......you are talking about a guy who "made" Seedorf quit his footballing career to come coach Milan, and than turned against him within a couple months!!! Berlusconi has no shame! Don't expect that to change now.
