Crespo to Milan????

[Egoistka]

The same website which you dont like guys www.acmilan.ru gives following news:
"This week talks appeared about Crespo coming back to Milan in June. His price according to English newspapers is 5 million euro. Precisly this ammount was named by Abramovic. By the way its 100% already that with Chelsea being out of CL, Chelsea is going to make rotation of attack, in which there is no place for Crespo.
Galliani indirectly confirmed his interest in Crespo, saying that club this summer WILL make attack stronger. Most likely Amoroso will be sold and Crespo will wear red and black t-shirt again."
Is my dream coming true??? Crespo is going to be back??? WOW
TGcom said that Milan is going to buy also William Gallas and Oddo. Juve also are interested in Gallas.

[rahul.acm]

we've got sheva, pippo and gila!!!

all of them are in a good form!

Amorosso? I doubt if he will have any value

crespo wud be so good with us. his combo with shevchenko and kaka is perfect.

i dont think he will be our transfer priority!

maybe some1 lot younger, some one like theo walcott (arsenal) who is just 16 would be perfect so that we can build him at the club.

as the player would be young he won't need alot of chances because he will be developing into a good player

but crespo news is definitely pleasing!

:5horse:

[Egoistka]

we've got sheva, pippo and gila!!!

all of them are in a good form!

Amorosso? I doubt if he will have any value

crespo wud be so good with us. his combo with shevchenko and kaka is perfect.

i dont think he will be our transfer priority!

maybe some1 lot younger, some one like theo walcott (arsenal) who is just 16 would be perfect so that we can build him at the club.

as the player would be young he won't need alot of chances because he will be developing into a good player

but crespo news is definitely pleasing!

:5horse:

He costs just 5 million according to English newspapers. So its a good price for such player as Crespo. And Crespo's heart is with Milan. Thats very important as well.

[sheva-gila]

ohhhhhhh my god yeah thats so good crespo back here very very good he is unhappy in england.chelsea is going to make rotation in attack and he hes no place there in attack ahahahahahahaha u have to go to doctor soon as possible we have double double double thread about crespo and we dont need another one .

RONALDO is unhappy at real,come to milan VANNISTERLOOY unhappy at manu come to milan DEL PIERO too at juve come to milan VIERI also what do you think we are???
"place for unhappy players" no way egoitska we everyone talk about defence here and u lookin for attakers thats no senceeee we have gila who is only 23y about atack we may only think to replace sheva sure when he will retired!!! attack with sheva gila and pippo its still strong 100% .

chelsea is planing to make rotation in attack crespo hes no place and tall me what we gonna do in attack with crespo???????? to rebuilt attack !!!

[rahul.acm]

ohhhhhhh my god yeah thats so good crespo back here very very good he is unhappy in england.chelsea is going to make rotation in attack and he hes no place there in attack ahahahahahahaha u have to go to doctor soon as possible we have double double double thread about crespo and we dont need another one .

RONALDO is unhappy at real,come to milan VANNISTERLOOY unhappy at manu come to milan DEL PIERO too at juve come to milan VIERI also what do you think we are???
"place for unhappy players" no way egoitska we everyone talk about defence here and u lookin for attakers thats no senceeee we have gila who is only 23y about atack we may only think to replace sheva sure when he will retired!!! attack with sheva gila and pippo its still strong 100% .

chelsea is planing to make rotation in attack crespo hes no place and tall me what we gonna do in attack with crespo???????? to rebuilt attack !!!

we dont need attackers!
we f'ing need defenders and good ones

and all of our attackers are in form

we even can take attackers from our junior teams, I've heard they are good.

Everything is so expensive today, then why waste it on crespo. 5 mn pounds is huge!! we can use that to get a good defender like marquez!!

:swars:

[ARIO]

No need for Crespo as we already have Gilardino as his replacement this year....
We need Perea,Gallas and Chivu more than anything.......
And i wish for Ronaldinho as a 20 years celebration gift from Don Silvio.....

[mk18]

if crespo is available for that price then id definatly go for him, and mybe sell inzaghi who i never liked, or amoruso who didnt really get to see since he never gets the chance to do anything.

but if its true were moving in for gallas and oddo then id put them waaaaay ahead in terms of priority

[rahul.acm]

if crespo is available for that price then id definatly go for him, and mybe sell inzaghi who i never liked, or amoruso who didnt really get to see since he never gets the chance to do anything.

but if its true were moving in for gallas and oddo then id put them waaaaay ahead in terms of priority

c'mon man in recent times he has been so good! inzaghi should stay with us till the end of next season at least.

Amoroso was a mistake!!

[GRE-NO-LI]

RONALDO is unhappy at real,come to milan VANNISTERLOOY unhappy at manu come to milan DEL PIERO too at juve come to milan VIERI also what do you think we are??? A "place for unhappy players"


You are fully right on that remark, dude, we're not some kind of deposit for dropouts!

[mk18]

c'mon man in recent times he has been so good! inzaghi should stay with us till the end of next season at least.

Amoroso was a mistake!!
yeah i hes been scoring important goals recently... but i never liked his style, i get a bad feeling everytime hes on the field, same as the one when laursen or roque jr came on... only pippo seems to score in the most important matches at the most important times... hes probably the luckiest player on earth, besides his contract for being injured alot, he scores when we all give up hope, respect for that but i dont like him!

[CAB-MILAN83]

if crespo is available for that price then id definatly go for him, and mybe sell inzaghi who i never liked, or amoruso who didnt really get to see since he never gets the chance to do anything.

but if its true were moving in for gallas and oddo then id put them waaaaay ahead in terms of priority
it's very good idea if crespo return to milan,it's a very good player :gonova:
my deception is gilardino :v46:

[Rando]

if milan is gonna bring crespo, one of inzaghi and gila has to leave, we cant afford 4 high wage's strikers in one season!
also, i start to doubt gila's ability even though it is too premature to make judgement.
the best scenario is sell inzaghi and bring crespo, besides crespo is 2 years younger than inzaghi!
in regard to amoroso, noone should judge him as useless, since he only played for less than 2 matches for us!
we should have george weah junior in mind too. is he good?

[Egoistka]

ohhhhhhh my god yeah thats so good crespo back here very very good he is unhappy in england.chelsea is going to make rotation in attack and he hes no place there in attack ahahahahahahaha u have to go to doctor soon as possible we have double double double thread about crespo and we dont need another one .

RONALDO is unhappy at real,come to milan VANNISTERLOOY unhappy at manu come to milan DEL PIERO too at juve come to milan VIERI also what do you think we are???
"place for unhappy players" no way egoitska we everyone talk about defence here and u lookin for attakers thats no senceeee we have gila who is only 23y about atack we may only think to replace sheva sure when he will retired!!! attack with sheva gila and pippo its still strong 100% .

chelsea is planing to make rotation in attack crespo hes no place and tall me what we gonna do in attack with crespo???????? to rebuilt attack !!!

Its not about unhappy Crespo...read more carefully! Its about Chelsea not having place for him there. Crespo doesnt decide anything, management does. Abramovic doesnt want Crespo, he wants Henry, Sheva or Adriano...he said it himself. Abramovic now decided to keep Mourinho and the coach also doesnt have place for Crespo there, he wants to see one of the same three in his team...
We have not needed Amoroso, who we definately selling this summer. So we have place for Crespo. At least our attack can be different and not tired (coz of variety of good attakers)

[Egoistka]

if milan is gonna bring crespo, one of inzaghi and gila has to leave, we cant afford 4 high wage's strikers in one season!
also, i start to doubt gila's ability even though it is too premature to make judgement.
the best scenario is sell inzaghi and bring crespo, besides crespo is 2 years younger than inzaghi!
in regard to amoroso, noone should judge him as useless, since he only played for less than 2 matches for us!
we should have george weah junior in mind too. is he good?

I doubt in Gila's ability as well, so I think for now we need some experienced and consistant players...Crespo is exactly what we need....;)

[Egoistka]

if crespo is available for that price then id definatly go for him, and mybe sell inzaghi who i never liked, or amoruso who didnt really get to see since he never gets the chance to do anything.

but if its true were moving in for gallas and oddo then id put them waaaaay ahead in terms of priority

Its not a choice: Gallas+Oddo or Crespo. As I understood club wants to buy all 3. Hope Abramovic is not going to change his mind...;)

[K77SH C]

He brings good memories, but we already have Gila and Pippo to carry out the role he would. Id prefer someone who would give us more options. Some one big or some one quick and nippy.

[CrueL]

what if Sheva got injuried for a month like this season? and i remember he missed some matches last season.
what if Inzaghi is tired and have to be subistituted , who will take his role if we dont have Amorouso?
and who is the striker who can wait till the injury of the strikers or they being tired and wait for cup matches? Henry?!
Crespo , he was a great option but i dont think its good to have someone who played for Milan and left for a season unless he was loaned for that season to gain experinces like Costacorta in the past.
he did well to Milan and i wont forget him , he obeys his coach and never experessed his anger for being a subistitute but we need a subistitute for Sheva the second striker that got tired playing most of matches and doing the most effort.
i hope Gilla would be back to his perfomance at the middle of the season coz i wont be happy if he dropped and we sold him !

[rahul.acm]

if milan is gonna bring crespo, one of inzaghi and gila has to leave, we cant afford 4 high wage's strikers in one season!
also, i start to doubt gila's ability even though it is too premature to make judgement.
the best scenario is sell inzaghi and bring crespo, besides crespo is 2 years younger than inzaghi!
in regard to amoroso, noone should judge him as useless, since he only played for less than 2 matches for us!
we should have george weah junior in mind too. is he good?

After watching gila on so many occasions I feel that he is not mentally strong. and in the kind of competitions we play in it is very important that we have stronger players who live up to the occasion and make a mark.

I dont think if we have any other mentally weak player!

Tough times dont last tough people do!!

also crespo's entry wud increase our salary charts. so its kind of sad but i dont think crespo will have a good time as he did in 04-05

its so unfortunate that in spite of crespo wanting to come to milan and his succes at milan, his entry seems unrealistic!

[nefremo]

I highly doubt Crespo will come. Milan respects Crespo...but they moved on and they signed Gila and Vieri. Now Vieri is gone and Amoroso took his spot. I think if Carlo stays, then all of our strikers will stay and expecially Gila. There is no way that Milan is going to sell their star-signing from last summer. Besides, he has done good. He's scored a lot of goals and the menagement is happy with him. The problem with some people is they expected Gilardino to come to Milan this season and score 40 goals. It doesn't work like that. The point is that he has had a bright start with 17 goals to his name. I would say that it is great. 15 goals in Serie A and 2 in the cup. I really don't understand when people complain about his performances. He is comming along and he is something for us to build around in the comming years.
As for Crespo....He had his good times with us. I would not mind him comming in for Amoroso......however the brazilian gives us more balance between our attackers. Him and Sheva can create and drop deep, while Inzaghi and Gila are more box strikers. Besides.....We can use these 5 mil. as a part of a bid for a defender. Something that we will need as our attack has been superb the way it is.
Conclusion?...Bying Crespo would be total missmenagment because we are well covered in attack. If Crespo comes it will be purely just because he is available and not because we need him. This is not Championship Manager where you see a great name available and you run to sign him whether you need him or not. I love Crespo...but he is a player that we already have in our team, so it would be smarter to spend on something we lack!

[hottie]

for starts: wee dont sell gila his very very good,amoruso ,its kinda sad for him that he dident get a chance to play.

I would go for this :sheva-gila ,and there subs crespo-pippo,then wee would not have any problems whit the atack.

[Jim_UK]

I can't belive people in here would get rid of Gilardino, to even suggest that is in my opinion absolutely ridiculous. Lets get rid of a rising star of Italian football and bring in another older player ! I like Crespo, he's great but he shouldn't be seen as a replacement for Gilardino at all. He would also have to accept that if he came here, he would get more playing time than at Chelsea i expect BUT he wouldn't be a definte starter in the first team.

I'm also not so sure Chelsea would be this willing to give up Crespo and Gallas without making us pay a ton of money for them. They won't just give them away.

[K77SH C]

I can't belive people in here would get rid of Gilardino, to even suggest that is in my opinion absolutely ridiculous. Lets get rid of a rising star of Italian football and bring in another older player !

Its mind blowing what goes through the minds of some people!!

A 23 year old who scored 23 goals in the previous two seasons, scored his 16th goal this season today and made two assists. Did I mention the fact that hes made the Italy shirt his own and is expected to lead the attack in the world cup.

Sounds like a common case of not appreciating how much you really have. :v46:

[rahul.acm]

Its mind blowing what goes through the minds of some people!!

A 23 year old who scored 23 goals in the previous two seasons, scored his 16th goal this season today and made two assists. Did I mention the fact that hes made the Italy shirt his own and is expected to lead the attack in the world cup.

Sounds like a common case of not appreciating how much you really have. :v46:

Gila is and will be the future of milan.

[Christopher]

yeah i hes been scoring important goals recently... but i never liked his style, i get a bad feeling everytime hes on the field, same as the one when laursen or roque jr came on... only pippo seems to score in the most important matches at the most important times... hes probably the luckiest player on earth, besides his contract for being injured alot, he scores when we all give up hope, respect for that but i dont like him!

Dude really? He and Sheva combined are a lethal attack combinatiion . . to me it has been Gila who has been the biggest disapointment this season. Pippo might the catalyst who has changed the fortunes of this teams European Campaign around . . . The man scores he did it at Juve, and he does it for Milan he has a proven track record . . . I get have a great feeling about games where is lined up with Sheva . . I won't complain about a guy who scores the clutch goal . . . teams need those players without them you don't win.

[K77SH C]

The man scores he did it at Juve, and he does it for Milan he has a proven track record . . .

And that does not apply to Gilardino does it not?? When was the last time Pippo scored 20 goals in Seria A. Gilardino will probably have done this the third season in a row. Id also be interested to know if Inzaghi was playing in the CL at his age. Its his first season in the CL, even Sheva only scored 2 in his first CL campaign. Give the guy a break.

I really dont see on what basis you are saying Gialrdino has been the "Biggest disapointment.

[Rando]

the best scenario for milan is buy crespo, sell inzaghi and keep amoroso for another season.

[mk18]

Dude really? He and Sheva combined are a lethal attack combinatiion . . to me it has been Gila who has been the biggest disapointment this season. Pippo might the catalyst who has changed the fortunes of this teams European Campaign around . . . The man scores he did it at Juve, and he does it for Milan he has a proven track record . . . I get have a great feeling about games where is lined up with Sheva . . I won't complain about a guy who scores the clutch goal . . . teams need those players without them you don't win.
read my post again... i have nothing to tell u

[BaggioForever]

I doubt in Gila's ability as well, so I think for now we need some experienced and consistant players...Crespo is exactly what we need....;)

U have doubt in everything man! I suggest u go support Chelski, Milan is not your cup of tea. Your reason for changes are jus ridiculous. Just dont let me see you praise Gila if he happens to score our winning goal in the CL matches. Better stick with your "I doubt in Gila's ability as well" . Screw up. :rolleyes:

[Christopher]

I would say the biggest disapoint has been the defense in dead ball situations, that being said they have played a lot better as of late. However in terms of Forward options, yes Gila has struggled in Europe, and I prefer Pippo in there, domestically yes Gila has done better . . but my focus really is on the title we have a shot to win, and that is Europe. I do like after we get a nice lead putting Gila on as only forward as he played that formation with Parma and scored in abundance, our leads will be safe that way.

As for Pippo's style . . I am sorry but I like it, he is intense, he bring a recklessness that gives the backs headaches . . Gila is getting there with his attitude, you can see it. But I think right now Pippo gives them something they lacked last year .

[Milan_Mad]

I answered with a no, we do not need crespo again at Milan yes he's still a great Striker but not one of the best anymore, we could only get 1 more season or 2 at his best level same goes for inzaghi but i just think Inzaghi is playing better than crespo at this moment in time. So we have 3 strikers better than him so i don't think hernan would be happy coming off the bench now and then. Though at the end of the season i would not be surprised if he did come only if he has a good World Cup.

[Syn Shevaan]

the best scenario for milan is buy crespo, sell inzaghi and keep amoroso for another season.

Wait a sec, I'm not a fanatic of Inzaghi but I think to sell someone who is on his Form is the last thing a club would do ( we don't have financial problem, do we?)
amoroso once is a talented person but he won't be a first team choice here at Milan. To sign Crespo means another rotation problem for us. He doesn't like to sit on the bench, he wants to play and get the regular first team.
But the fact Ancelotti admire Crespo too much may bring the player to San Siro.
Still, I don't see the urgent to sign another striker.
It is more wisely to spend our budget for the defender, well as others had mentioned before, Chivu and Gallas are good signing.

[nefremo]

This is crazy. Sell an in-form striker? Why? We DON'T need Crespo. He did great here last year and we are greatfull for that. Now though...we have the best attack in the league and we don't need him. I said it earlier....this is not Championship Manager to jump on every available big name out there. We should only buy what we really need and Crespo is not that right now.

[savage_mau]

This is crazy. Sell an in-form striker? Why? We DON'T need Crespo. He did great here last year and we are greatfull for that. Now though...we have the best attack in the league and we don't need him. I said it earlier....this is not Championship Manager to jump on every available big name out there. We should only buy what we really need and Crespo is not that right now.

I certainly agree. There is much more young and talent stricker out there. the pass will remain the pass and it such a nice memory that Hernan Crespo played so well with Ac Milan last year.

Crespo will also be much older and why dont we get much younger alternative? I sure the brand of Ac Milan can lure any youngter to Milan

[kris]

Crespo is hardly the player we need, if we for some reason should buy a striker (which hardly is the kind of player we need) then we should obviously go for Henry instead. Especially since we can buy him for the same price...

When was the last time Pippo scored 20 goals in Seria A.

Don't know if this was a question, but the answer is that he did that only once in his career. That was about 10 years ago with Piacenza where he scored a incredible 35 goals. A feat he never came close to again.

[Rando]

my point is IF milan is gonna bring crespo, inzaghi has to go. i know inzaghi is on form right now, but crespo is the best finisher and younger than pippo.
milan has been linked with strikers like henry and nistelrooy, do u think inzaghi will stay if one of them comes to milan?
anyway i agree that we dont really need to fix our strikers.

[mk18]

Crespo is hardly the player we need, if we for some reason should buy a striker (which hardly is the kind of player we need) then we should obviously go for Henry instead. Especially since we can buy him for the same price...

kris, the reason were being linked with crespo again is bedcause it says in the article that he would cost 5 million. :)

[kris]

kris, the reason were being linked with crespo again is bedcause it says in the article that he would cost 5 million. :)

Which is the price we can get Henry for if he doesn't sign a new contract. Neither needed though, last time I checked we where the top scorers in the league.

[K77SH C]

Don't know if this was a question, but the answer is that he did that only once in his career. That was about 10 years ago with Piacenza where he scored a incredible 35 goals. A feat he never came close to again.

Just goes to show how good Gilardino is.

[rahul.acm]

Ofcourse Gila's record speaks for him, but when it comes to high tensed matches he does not show up. I am not trying to create a rift but the if you look at his performance in UCL matches (which are pretty taxing mentally and physically) , he has not scored goals and more than that he hasn't even had any starts!

so i beleive, hopefully as time passes and as the club progresses toward glory he should get better.

:1ole: go gila!

[Jim_UK]

And if we had Henry we'd still be top scorers in the league with Gilardino, Shevchenko and Henry each getting 20 league goals :ilol:

[Warro Bantan]

Ha! I was waiting for that post Jim!! Good one!

[Hasan Rossonero]

Of course there is also a very real possibility that if we get Henry then he will be marked tightly and be suffocated of space, therefore crippling his biggest asset- his pace.

Also, with Kaka relishing pace through the middle I feel we are covered.

This is all conjecture, mind you, but I base my opinion on the tight marking in Serie A compared to the space afforded in the Prem.

Of course, I could be wrong :D

[mk18]

Of course there is also a very real possibility that if we get Henry then he will be marked tightly and be suffocated of space, therefore crippling his biggest asset- his pace.

Also, with Kaka relishing pace through the middle I feel we are covered.

This is all conjecture, mind you, but I base my opinion on the tight marking in Serie A compared to the space afforded in the Prem.

Of course, I could be wrong :D
actually come to think of it, from the first 2 paragraphs i concluded that if henry joins and pairs up with sheva i doubt hed fail simply because with defenders already having trouble controlling kakas pace, imagine how hard it can be to control kakas along with henry?? and with sheva waiting alone to pounce on whatver they can create that would be really great, to be honest id love to have henry here, hopefully inzaghi leaves and we can rotate with sheva, henry and gila alot ... the 3 alone can give us so many great options upfront, probably the most complex attack in history!

[kris]

Its not like Henry had problems with the teams that defend in premier league. But we have Gila to cover the role of beating these stubborn serie A team and having henry would would have someone to beat the Inters, Juves and Bayerns of the world. It is clear that some players playing style fit a little better against some teams. Sheva positively ranks among those who seems to be able to score against anyone, that versatility is what puts him above many other strikers.

[mk18]

i agree... but i think with time gila will become very critical in big matches, his still young and hes new here. :)

[Christopher]

i agree... but i think with time gila will become very critical in big matches, his still young and hes new here. :)

and that is problably true, however that is over time, we are talking about now . . . I am in full support having player that are young and talented on the roster and see playing time such as Kaka and Gila, however Henry, Pippo, Sheva, Crespo etc are players in the prime or the back end of their prime they are players that make substancial immediate effects . . now that being said Milan has Gila and Kaka who at younger ages have had effects, same could said for Messi, Ronaldinho, Gerrard, Terry etc . . . I have completely forgotten where I was going with this post however I think most people can see my point. :hammer:

[Egoistka]

U have doubt in everything man! I suggest u go support Chelski, Milan is not your cup of tea. Your reason for changes are jus ridiculous. Just dont let me see you praise Gila if he happens to score our winning goal in the CL matches. Better stick with your "I doubt in Gila's ability as well" . Screw up. :rolleyes:

I do doubt in his ability...more psychological than physical. And you know that even if physically you are the strongest man in the world, and your skills are great, if you are not strong mentally you loose all the rest. Thats what I think about Gila. If he scores a winning goal, I would praise him, why not?! It would be factual thing that he have done. But football is not about one winning goal, that one may be lucky...
I didnt say that we need to sell him this time. I think for now he should be a bench man, train, develop....Later he may become something. For now its Sheva and Inzaghi in a great form. Let them play and for Crespo, my friend, there is always a place in AC Milan.
And btw, not you will decide what is my cup of tea and what is not. You dont even know mw to say that. Understand? I will choose myself whatever I feel like choosing, no help required.

[Egoistka]

I saw some posts about bringing Henry...That would be extraordinary if he came to Milan. I dont see him in Milan.

[Dave]

I quoted yes because I think we really need him back!!! He is a great player and he deserves to play in Milan! though it will be difficult for Carlo to chose who to play:Sheva,Gila,Pippo or Crespo!

[Egoistka]

I quoted yes because I think we really need him back!!! He is a great player and he deserves to play in Milan! though it will be difficult for Carlo to chose who to play:Sheva,Gila,Pippo or Crespo!

Its better to have such difficulties then having no choice at all.:)

[Ördöglány]

I didnt say that we need to sell him this time. I think for now he should be a bench man, train, develop....Later he may become something.
I'm so happy (as many times before) that you're not our coach.
I think it's pretty obvious that Gila needs time ON THE PITCH to develop, to get used to the team and its play....and of course to get the confidence every player needs.
Carletto has known this since the beginning of the season, that's why he kept Gila in the squad and not on the bench, despite the critics.
I know you will say: "that's because Gila is mentally weak"
But again you compare him to more experienced, older players, who have been in Milan for years. He's 23, in his first season, amongst players he used to watch and admire on tv just a couple of years ago. It's very natural that he feels "small" (as he said some weeks ago in an interview).

[kris]

It took Crespo MUCH longer to score and contribute for us than it took Gilardino. by that logic Crespo is the one being mentally weak.

[pa7uel]

According to this (Diario Olé's quote from Corriere dello Sport) http://www.ole.com.ar/jsp/v4/pagina.jsp?pagId=1163847
Milan is having conversations with Abrahmovic to bring Crespo back after the WC. This was one of Ancelotti's main requests for extending his contract till 2008, because Hernan is his favourite striker, since he coached himat Parma.
This means that if Carlo realy stays, the chances of Crespo coming back are big.

[Jim_UK]

I aim to be predictable Warro :D

[Egoistka]

I'm so happy (as many times before) that you're not our coach.
I think it's pretty obvious that Gila needs time ON THE PITCH to develop, to get used to the team and its play....and of course to get the confidence every player needs.
Carletto has known this since the beginning of the season, that's why he kept Gila in the squad and not on the bench, despite the critics.
I know you will say: "that's because Gila is mentally weak"
But again you compare him to more experienced, older players, who have been in Milan for years. He's 23, in his first season, amongst players he used to watch and admire on tv just a couple of years ago. It's very natural that he feels "small" (as he said some weeks ago in an interview).
Poor, poor Gilardino...he feels small...;) Its not about critiques..its about him not developing in any way during a year in Milan. New players in the team should understand that they are small, especcially if there are such players as Sheva and Inzaghi. He had to be ready for that, and he wasnt. Now when Inzaghi is having a great form, Gila is going down (mentally mostly)..he is not capable to deal with that. Gila needs to be the only good striker in the team to be brilliant. Thats not the case in Milan and not going to be. We dont play 5-4-1 or 4-3-2-1..We always play with 2 strikers, plus Kaka, who is also brilliant, and he is just turning 24 in april...So its not about age, is it? Kaka is mentally strong and constantly developing plus one more important thing about him: HE ENJOYS PLAYING FOOTBALL, like Ronaldinho, and for that to both of them I have a huge respect.
BTW, I m not pretending to be a coach in Milan. I have a lot of other headaches in my life. ;)

[Egoistka]

It took Crespo MUCH longer to score and contribute for us than it took Gilardino. by that logic Crespo is the one being mentally weak.

There is one fact that proves that Crespo is not mentally weak: he wanted to stay in Milan, he liked Milan, but was forced to go back to Chelsea. And how was this season for him? I think not bad. If a person is mentally weak, he would be so dissapointed that he wouldnt play even well, he would loose the interest. Crespo didnt, although he was still saying that he wants to play for Milan.

[mk18]

Poor, poor Gilardino...he feels small...;) Its not about critiques..its about him not developing in any way during a year in Milan. New players in the team should understand that they are small, especcially if there are such players as Sheva and Inzaghi. He had to be ready for that, and he wasnt. Now when Inzaghi is having a great form, Gila is going down (mentally mostly)..he is not capable to deal with that. Gila needs to be the only good striker in the team to be brilliant. Thats not the case in Milan and not going to be. We dont play 5-4-1 or 4-3-2-1..We always play with 2 strikers, plus Kaka, who is also brilliant, and he is just turning 24 in april...So its not about age, is it? Kaka is mentally strong and constantly developing plus one more important thing about him: HE ENJOYS PLAYING FOOTBALL, like Ronaldinho, and for that to both of them I have a huge respect.
BTW, I m not pretending to be a coach in Milan. I have a lot of other headaches in my life. ;)
yeah, but few players in the world can settle into a team like milan especially at that age just like that! ... kaka is an exception... even an already great before joining us like rui costa needed 2 years to find his form... so give the guy a break, and besides, what gila doing now compared to all the others that have came here is very impressive... his first season, with many gret players fighting for a starting spot upfront... and he has what? 16 league goals already??


give him a break... give him a kitkat for god sake! :D

[Warro Bantan]

Poor, poor Gilardino...its about him not developing in any way during a year in Milan. New players in the team should understand that they are small, especcially if there are such players as Sheva and Inzaghi. He had to be ready for that, and he wasnt.

So tell me Egoistka...did he tell you this when you guys had breakfast the other morning? Or was it after training when you took him into your office for a chat?

The fact that he has scored 15 goals (or some such number) is a clear indication that he is not developing. I mean really! What a waste of 20M pounds!

But let me ask this, how many of our forwards have scored a similar number of goals in their first season? Experienced or not?

Now when Inzaghi is having a great form, Gila is going down (mentally mostly)..he is not capable to deal with that. Gila needs to be the only good striker in the team to be brilliant.
Really? How have you arriven at this wonderous piece of perception? From your close and careful analysis of the player from his teenage years maybe? He is going down mentally? Mostly? :haha: You really should be on the Late Show with David Letterman, or better yet, HBO should give you your own half hour comedy special. You are too funny!

plus Kaka, who is also brilliant, is just turning 24 in april...So its not about age, is it? Kaka is mentally strong and constantly developing plus one more important thing about him: HE ENJOYS PLAYING FOOTBALL, like Ronaldinho, and for that to both of them I have a huge respect. Am I to take from this that because of your unstinting observation of Gila, he is the opposite? This seems to be what you are indicating here...ahh but I forgot, you used to be his guardian when he was a kid...I keep forgetting..sorry! And of course, you had to force him to go to training...as he preferrs ballet dancing to football, but thankfully you were strict, and made him go to football practice! Thank you!!!!

BTW, I m not pretending to be a coach in Milan. I have a lot of other headaches in my life. ;) Coulda fooled me! Then again, I am easily fooled. I must be, to be even responding to this post, but in all honesty, I find your post pompous, and equally ridiculous...but thats just my opinion... :diablo:

[mk18]

warro i dont think theres a need for that kind of sarcasm eventhough i agree with you... its her opinion and she presented it with politeness... :)

[Egoistka]

yeah, but few players in the world can settle into a team like milan especially at that age just like that! ... kaka is an exception... even an already great before joining us like rui costa needed 2 years to find his form... so give the guy a break, and besides, what gila doing now compared to all the others that have came here is very impressive... his first season, with many gret players fighting for a starting spot upfront... and he has what? 16 league goals already??


give him a break... give him a kitkat for god sake! :D

Honey, this conversation again wasnt started by me...you continued this topic perfectly knowing what will be my response. So I guess than you like it. I dont care about Gila, really. Whatever goals he scored were scored in the games where all the rest of the players scored as well..like 5-0, 4-1 and stuff like that. It doesnt show that he is great, sorry! Sure he was in the first team, we paid for him so much money. He wasnt considered as a player for the bench. And Kaka is not an exception. About Rui Costa - I ve never personally liked this guy...he playedgood for Portugal, but never as good for Milan, maybe thats the reason.
PS: if you continue this conversation again, dont get upset, coz you already can predict my reply. OK?

Warro Bantan:
I dont need to be near a person to say what i think about his personality. I dont write a dissertation about it, and dont deny that my opinion can be subjective. Nethertheless it doesnt make me wrong. People can base their judgements on other people's words and behavior, no need to be there with the person from his childhood or smth like that. If you didnt know that - now you know. :)

[Egoistka]

warro i dont think theres a need for that kind of sarcasm eventhough i agree with you... its her opinion and she presented it with politeness... :)

:devf: :devf: :devf: :devf:

[mk18]

Honey, this conversation again wasnt started by me...you continued this topic perfectly knowing what will be my response. So I guess than you like it. I dont care about Gila, really. Whatever goals he scored were scored in the games where all the rest of the players scored as well..like 5-0, 4-1 and stuff like that. It doesnt show that he is great, sorry! Sure he was in the first team, we paid for him so much money. He wasnt considered as a player for the bench. And Kaka is not an exception. About Rui Costa - I ve never personally liked this guy...he playedgood for Portugal, but never as good for Milan, maybe thats the reason.
PS: if you continue this conversation again, dont get upset, coz you already can predict my reply. OK?

Warro Bantan:
I dont need to be near a person to say what i think about his personality. I dont write a dissertation about it, and dont deny that my opinion can be subjective. Nethertheless it doesnt make me wrong. People can base their judgements on other people's words and behavior, no need to be there with the person from his childhood or smth like that. If you didnt know that - now you know. :)

well it was nice talking to ya... keep hating gila for whatever stupid reasons u want to, just try not to mention it in half your posts, we got the point already... thank you :) :wave:

[rahul.acm]

Guys,

Whenver we criticize any one or praize any one, it would be really good if you could prove what is so bad or good in that player or the member. this is because MM is a forum with fans having different ideologies so it would be good if we actually say what is wrong with a player and not give reasons like ' I just dont like him.' coz that player might be someone's hero. So just respect every1's view and donot crticize or praise any1 baselessly!

Present some stats to prove ur point and be respectfull. We are talking about players who have committed their lives to this beautiful game so that we can admire them!

Just a request, U r always free to ignore my post!

:kap:

[pa7uel]

well something that anoyes me are the members that are always saying what others should do(if they are not mods)......haha :D :ilol:

[rahul.acm]

well something that anoyes me are the members that are always saying what others should do(if they are not mods)......haha :D :ilol:

sorry if u dont like it! but i think every1 shud prove their poin!

[SANT]

OK, guys, we all got the point... thanks, let's move on...

Back to the topic... CRESPO...

If he comes back, then who leaves? Amoroso, of course... and we know he has not played at all with Sheva, Gila, and Pippo being in great form... so when would Crespo play?

[Warro Bantan]

Warro Bantan:
I dont need to be near a person to say what i think about his personality. I dont write a dissertation about it, and dont deny that my opinion can be subjective. Nethertheless it doesnt make me wrong. People can base their judgements on other people's words and behavior, no need to be there with the person from his childhood or smth like that. If you didnt know that - now you know. :)

Yes, indeed, that is a correct statement, no doubt about it, but tell me, how often are those opinions/judgements accurate in the sense that said opinions equate to the truth?

And again, you are voicing your opinion, which is ok, no prob with that...in fact thats why these forums exist..but tell me, what facts are you basing your opinion on?

Show me the quotes, show me the stats, show me something other than your "perceptions" which, IMO are based soley on your dislike for the player, as opposed to measurable evidence.

And for mk18...bro, I didnt think I was impolite...but I apologise if I was...after all, I am a gentleman with class.. :guw:

SANT, sorry for being off topic, but when I read Egoistka´s post, :dstup: I felt obligated to reply :frustrat: , since I think her almost constant battering :pom: of Gila is ridiculous...or at least her reasons for doing so are. Again, in my humble opinion.

[SANT]

Opinnion which I personally share, but I've decided to overlook some things and concentrate in the fun part...

see my new signature?

[Jim_UK]

Lets all put our toys back in the pram and let things lie :neww:

Seriously though, time to move on don't you think ? The relative sides have made their points known (with a high level of politeness from both parties which is to be applauded) and there's no need for anything further to be added ... so lets say take on board what's been said, particularly that there should be some sort of facts to back up opinions and lets all go have a beer and sing karaoke :beer:

[mk18]

And for mk18...bro, I didnt think I was impolite...but I apologise if I was...after all, I am a gentleman with class.. :guw:

no no not at all warro... im sorry maybe i wrote it the wrong way, what i felt when i read ur post is that ur angry and u used aggresive sarcasm, which is typical of u may i add :D ... just thought u might wanna cool down or atleast reply with calmness she was talking in. :)

[ACMILAN1983]

There always seems to be controversy or arguments on these Transfers section. At least this time people were a little more civilised than letting it degenerate into simply swearing at one another.

Anyway, I'm not too keen on Crespo as I don't see why we'd need him. To be more blunt, I don't see a problem with the attack as it is atm.

[Ördöglány]

That's what Pippo thinks on this subject (it's from channel4.com):

The Rossoneri have been linked with possible moves for Chelsea’s Hernan Crespo and Ronaldo of Real Madrid, but Inzaghi believes there is no need for any alterations up front.
“Our attack is envied across Europe by everyone, there is no need for me to give the club any advice on whom to buy,” he said.
Inzaghi is just one of four international forwards playing their trade at the San Siro, seeing as he is accompanied by Andriy Shevchenko, Alberto Gilardino and Marcio Amoroso.
Pippo has a point, doesn't he?

[Philly]

theres no need for addition or alteration. i dont even know why we brought amoruso.
sheva, and gila the main two strikers, and now pippos back into full fitness then he's our alternative!
crespo would either be warmin the bench sat next to pippo, as would ronaldo. theres no need for it

[Egoistka]

Yes, indeed, that is a correct statement, no doubt about it, but tell me, how often are those opinions/judgements accurate in the sense that said opinions equate to the truth?

And again, you are voicing your opinion, which is ok, no prob with that...in fact thats why these forums exist..but tell me, what facts are you basing your opinion on?

Show me the quotes, show me the stats, show me something other than your "perceptions" which, IMO are based soley on your dislike for the player, as opposed to measurable evidence.

And for mk18...bro, I didnt think I was impolite...but I apologise if I was...after all, I am a gentleman with class.. :guw:

SANT, sorry for being off topic, but when I read Egoistka´s post, :dstup: I felt obligated to reply :frustrat: , since I think her almost constant battering :pom: of Gila is ridiculous...or at least her reasons for doing so are. Again, in my humble opinion.


OK read this for example:
"At the age of 17 Alberto Gilardino joined Piacenza and scored three goals in 17 Serie A appearances. The following year he joined Verona where he stayed for two seasons making 39 appearances and scoring five times. Not a bad record, but not a true indication of the player he was to become at Parma either.

In his first season with the Gialloblu, Gilardino spent much of his time on the bench as understudy to the prolific pairing of Adriano and Adrian Mutu. The following year he was again meant to be the Brazilian’s understudy, but when Adriano picked up an injury and was subsequently sold back to Inter in January 2004, Gila took centre stage.

By the end of the season Parma’s young hotshot had amassed 23 goals - including four in the last game of the season against Udinese - falling just one behind Capocannoniere Andriy Shevchenko. By the end of the summer Gilardino had also won the Under-21 European Championships and a bronze medal at the Olympics.

Alberto, you exploded on to the scene last year with 23 goals. This term you have already grabbed 16 in 30 games. You must be pleased.
Last season was terrific for me. I may have scored 23 goals but there was also the creation of a group capable of supporting me and helping me to score. At Parma I feel very comfortable playing with my teammates who are always out there to feed me passes.
Which defenders do you find most difficult to come up against?
Alessandro Nesta and Fabio Cannavaro. But also the not so well-known young defenders at the smaller clubs cause me a lot of difficulty because in Italy defenders are all very fit and tactically aware so I can’t name one I can go past with ease.
When did you realise you were a natural-born-striker?
Since I was very little I felt at ease in the box and had an inclination for scoring.
Why didn’t Juventus and Milan pick you when you were a kid yet are now both willing to pay millions for your services?
It was just by chance. I ended up in Piacenza and I cut my teeth there during the days when Simone Inzaghi was the main striker."
(www.channel4)
As you can see from above story about Gila he only shines when the only striker and whole team plays only on him. Thats the explanation of number of scored goals. He says that he "cut his teeth" in Piacenza..why is that? If he is a natural-born-striker and he is mentally strong and stable...why did he say that? Because he is not strong.

Then "Gilardino has scored 17 goals this season, while Inzaghi has hit eight in nine games since returning from a long injury layoff." "Like him or not, Filippo Inzaghi scores goals wherever he goes. From Serie C1’s Leffe to Serie A giants Milan to the Italian national team, he has been rippling the net for the past thirteen years." (http://www.socceropinion.com). I guess Inzaghi's performance speaks for himself...wherever he ve been, whatever he did, he still scored (and didnt cost so much money), bacause he is strong and capable. (Just an example). Gila's doesnt really. For a player bought for 20 million or so it is not impressive performance...You may not agree, but thats my opinion with facts as you asked.


About Crespo - we definately should take this guy. Just think if something happens to one of our strikers and we won't have substitution?! For such price such a good back up plan ;) :5schal:

[Egoistka]

Guys, just a liittle reminder: you all know my attitude to Gilardino, if you reply on my posts, including something about Gilardino, I ll reply the way I usually do. I dont talk only about Gilardino, and not true that more than half of my posts is about him. You are so strange: notice (or remember) only my posts that you dont like..and never say (or mention) that I post about smth else. Quite strange...I mean your business, but don generalize if not attantive to what i write...Alright?

[rahul.acm]

Do u think Inzaghi has the class as well as the form?
If yes proceed, else forget it!

Do u have doubt in Shevchenko's ability?
If no proceed, else forget it!

Do u think Gila is developing?
If yes proceed, else forget it

A player need s sufficient chances to prove his ability and so does Amoroso! Do u think this is right?
If yes proceed, else forget it!

If we've got 4 good strikers then why crespo? The reason why I say this is coz Crespo need a place in starting line ups and good salary. Crespo is really good, he will be a breath of fresh air, but sorry no vaccancy! What wud u put ur money on crespo or a defender?

truce!

:kap:

I love MM and its members!

[Jim_UK]

If someone posts something about Gilardino, there's no reason for it all to spark off a big debate again. We know your views and opinions Oksana and sometimes the most mature thing to do is to let things slide and move on, don't you think ? :)

[Egoistka]

If someone posts something about Gilardino, there's no reason for it all to spark off a big debate again. We know your views and opinions Oksana and sometimes the most mature thing to do is to let things slide and move on, don't you think ? :)

Well, maybe...hard though...look even Ancelotti noticed that Pippo is more suitable for the first team now...it s becoming more often Sheva, Inzaghi from the start...there must be a reason for that...what you think, which one? :) I was actually right... :u125:

[SANT]

Oksana, you were gone for a few days, and now you're bringing back all the threads we had buried in your absence... as we said many many times... we know you don't like Gila... 2 or 3 more agree with you, the majority of us disagree... let it rest... please

[Egoistka]

Oksana, you were gone for a few days, and now you're bringing back all the threads we had buried in your absence... as we said many many times... we know you don't like Gila... 2 or 3 more agree with you, the majority of us disagree... let it rest... please

I already gave you some rest guys...:)
But I was right..and Ancelotti now put him on the bench...Did i not say that it should happen? Nothing against gila personally at he moment...just "naked facts". :)

[mk18]

yes, likewise when gila was partnering sheva earlier during the season and it actually worked just aswell, thankfully we never had any problems upfront this season.

now drop it please, its not even funny anymore, its just plain annoying :)

[Egoistka]

yes, likewise when gila was partnering sheva earlier during the season and it actually worked just aswell, thankfully we never had any problems upfront this season.

now drop it please, its not even funny anymore, its just plain annoying :)

Sorry for annoying you. Dont read my posts please...I dont want to upset you..but Sheva - Inzaghi play much more successfully together, and Kaka is playing really great. :3band:

[Jim_UK]

What has all this to do with Crespo ? :tong:

[Egoistka]

What has all this to do with Crespo ? :tong:

Yep out of topic....sorrryy

[mk18]

Sorry for annoying you. Dont read my posts please...I dont want to upset you..but Sheva - Inzaghi play much more successfully together, and Kaka is playing really great. :3band:
i wasnt really angry, i put a smiley face there on purpose, because i expected u to think im angry by my reply...

but its not about reading your posts or not, it just that we got ur point.

[Josh-Sheva]

Just to let you guys know, tribalfootball ( i know not a really reliable source ) said that Crespo favours Inter over Milan... Odd and Sad! I am finding it hard to believe.

[Rando]

there is nothing to be sad about, milan never force anyone who doesnt want to play for us, i think 4 star strikers(if crespo joins us) are just a bit too many, to be honest we dont really need a reinforcement in forward department, gila-pippo-sheva-amoroso is enough.

[mk18]

i would rather have someone like tavanno at this point to be honest, we have too many similar strikers, and tavano would be another youngster for the future next to gila and kaka.. and it would make some posters shut the hell up :D

[hitmannq8]

tavano would be another youngster for the future next to gila and kaka..D

Tavano is 28

[mk18]

hes 26, which is a perfect age for a player

[zlatanov]

Actually, tavano is right in the middle - 27 :)
I wouldn't mind seeing him or Vucinic join us but lets be more realistic - players like that won't come cheap, at least not below 10 mil euros or so. With Sheva, Gila and Pippo in the ranks, Milan will hardly spend this type of money for a 4th striker.
If Amoroso is to be replaced, and I suspect he will be over the summer, I would expect to see us go for either a very young prospect in his late teens or early twenties, who is still not well known and thus cheap, or just go for a sure bet like Crespo, for instance, of course if the price is right.
From this aspect, I would love to see Crespo come back to Milan as having him will make sure that we will have 4 top strikers all the time, and no injuries or periods of bad shape will affect our perfomance up front.
As for a striker for 10 mil or so, my personal favorite is still that guy from Feyenoord - Dirk Kujt (24, I think). But I am not giving myslef much hope to see him with us next season for the reasons I mentioned above.

[mk18]

maybe cassano? :rolleyes:

[Jim_UK]

He'll probably end up at Juve, like everyone else it seems. A natural replacement for Del Piero i guess.

[rahul.acm]

cassano is fiery as hell! not tolerable...he'll create rift in our team. i wud suggest him goto the zebras so that cassano and that son of a gun ibrahimovic always end up fighting! heheheh :sagrin:

[Egoistka]

cassano is fiery as hell! not tolerable...he'll create rift in our team. i wud suggest him goto the zebras so that cassano and that son of a gun ibrahimovic always end up foghting! heheheh :sagrin:

LOL...first time hear someone calling Juventus - "Zebras"...Thats very funny :) :delol:

[pa7uel]

LOL...first time hear someone calling Juventus - "Zebras"...Thats very funny :) :delol:
who ever invented that nickname must have been a genius! ;)

[minhduc]

the time for our need of Cresspo is simply over, with Sheva and Pippo plying, Gila catching up it is time to get someone at 20 from Brazil.

[rahul.acm]

Instead of buying we can pick some one from our youth team and build on them! Crespo's time in ACM will not come again!

[Egoistka]

the time for our need of Cresspo is simply over, with Sheva and Pippo plying, Gila catching up it is time to get someone at 20 from Brazil.

Oh yeah, Gila is catching up...getting worse and worse...

[rahul.acm]

Gila wudn't have been with us Crespo shud have been bought by us. but gila's place will be untouchable unless he has another bad season

[zlatanov]

LOL...first time hear someone calling Juventus - "Zebras"...Thats very funny :) :delol:
you should go out more often ;) :nana: :ilol:

[Egoistka]

you should go out more often ;) :nana: :ilol:

Go out where? In Turin...or Milano?..

[forza_ac.milan]

:3band: :3band: :3band: :3band: :3band: :3band: :3band:
u r welcome crespo

hello all


crespo said today i want to come back to italy he said i dont want to stay

here in England and i dont like to play here in chelse in 2006 2007 season if i

did not played n italy i will play in espain liga the papers say milan will replace

sheva by crespo

any way welcome crespo good bye sheva :nana:

[Kaka1899]

Source Bravo
Hernan Crespo has admitted that he wants to return to Italy, despite being offered a new Chelsea deal. The Argentine hitman, who will be representing his country at this summer's World Cup, has never hidden his desire to return to his adopted homeland. Having spent the best year's of his career with Parma, Lazio, Inter and Milan, it is no surprise that he prefers Serie A to the hustle and bustle of the Premiership. And he could be about to have his wish granted, after confessing that he is likely to reject an extension to his Chelsea contract. "They have offered me a renewal which would see me through to the age of 33," he told and Argentine newspaper. "This shows that I have done well. I have won the League in England, but I have the desire to return to Italy or at least move to Spain. Abramovich has asked me why that is the case given that the fans love me, Mourinho has faith in me and he is ready to give me a new contract with some significant figures. I simply responded that I feel more comfortable in a day to day environment in a Latin country rather than England."

I said along time ago that Crespo will be back and im glad if he joins us!

[Kaka1899]

Source Bravo
Chelsea striker Hernan Crespo has admitted that he doesn't expect to be joining Milan this summer. The Rossoneri are reported to be keen on bringing the Argentine hitman back to the San Siro as a replacement for Andriy Shevchenko, who is heading for Stamford Bridge this summer in an expected £35m deal. Although it would seem logical for a trade deal to take place, Crespo is unsure of where his future lies "There isn't anything concrete with Milan," the Chelsea No 9 stated. "Unfortunately the present situation in Italy is a hindrance to the transfer market. However, I would be happy to come back to the peninsula, although I have to accept that I am content at Chelsea. "As for Shevchenko, he has chosen to join Chelsea for family reasons and family always come first. When somebody makes that sort of decision then there really is no comment to make about it. My situation is the reverse of his though, that's because I want to come back to Italy for my family. Nevertheless, I have to say that I fit in well at Chelsea, with boss Jose Mourinho, the team and the people are great."

Oh well i was getting exited about this!

[hottie]

Come back crespo,gila +crespo would be very good,his cheap,his good,and wee could use the money for the midfield or defence .

[ozMilanista]

i'm not sure if this article from Channel 4 has been posted....

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/may30c.html

[GRE-NO-LI]

God help us all...

[aim]

Come back crespo,gila +crespo would be very good,his cheap,his good,and wee could use the money for the midfield or defence .

No, thanks ! No Crespo!

[NAMMY]

Crespo Eyes Milan Move (http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=404466&CPID=8&clid=8&lid=8&title=Crespo+eyes+Milan+move)

Hernan Crespo reportedly wants to be released from his Chelsea contract.

The 31-year-old forward played a key role in The Blues' second consecutive Premiership triumph last term but the common consensus was that his heart never left Italy.

Having been loaned out to Milan two years ago he is now eager to secure a switch back to the San Siro, and is hopeful of his chances.

Sources suggest that Crespo's agent, Fernando Hidalgo, is to talk with Chelsea bosses about the possibility of a departure.

The Argentine is believed to keen on severing his ties with the Stamford Bridge side and returning to The Rossoneri on a permanent basis.

He is even ready to accept a pay cut, while Milan would undoubtedly welcome him back with open arms.

In the wake of Andrei Shevchenko's arrival Chelsea may be sympathetic to Crespo's plight and deem him expendable, but they are not likely to let him go cheaply.

I've always felt that Crespo is a good player, but he isn't a 'Big'/'Star' player, and let's face it, no-one can really live up to Sheva's quality.

[zlatanov]

After the departure of Sheva, I am actually glad - and was hoping for a move like this one - to see him on the verge of joining us. From what I read on tgcom, he is expected to cancel his contract with Chelski and come to milan for free - from his wages alone, they would save around 18mil for the remaning 2 years on his contract.
Guys, let's not forget something - without Sheva we have only 1 proven and experienced goalscorer in Europe (Pippo) so getting someone like Crespo simply had to happen. Chances are we'll see Amoroso go or stay as a 5th striker cause Milan seem to be willing to add one more striker to the team apart from crespo, so Hernan coming back doesn't necessarily mean we won't get our star signing ;) ...

[Kev Ryan]

I hope Crespo does come back to Milan. He would be a good aqusition.

[vlad]

wee need crespo, wee aint gonna get torres ..so get him.

[Vinesh]

plz no, we need to think of the future not past .........

but knowing our transfer poloicy we will get him,

[GRE-NO-LI]

Crespo as a replacement for Amoroso? FANTASTIC!

Crespo as a replacement for $hevchenko? HORRID!

[Mystik]

I can agree with that much..Amoroso made NO impact last season.

[Milan_Mad]

I would only want him if i know we where gonna get another a replacement for Sheva not just Crespo as he is 31 now.

[BluezBruva]

I don't think Jose used Crespo well enough last season.

Hes a great striker and i think he's going to sell him. He's risking it all on Kalou an unproven young striker from the dutch league and although we all know Sheva is top class will he adapt THIS season in the Prem? And Drogbas not exactly a natural goalscorer is he.

I really don't want Jose to sell Hernan but if a bid comes in, i fear he'll be off in a dash!
Although Hernan did really well for you guys in Serie A and if he wants to leave.. let him.

[Acmir^]

I can agree with that much..Amoroso made NO impact last season.


and how could he when he didn't play at all

[ARIO]

Crespo for Sheva in a season without CL and -15 serie A campaign is not bad at all i think, i guess Berlusconi is saving his bullets for 2007-2008 campaign....
But Zambrotta we can't let go....

[zlatanov]

But Zambrotta we can't let go....
that's not up to us alone, he has to want to come and with that CL exclusion, it would be a miracle if he does. true, he did say that he wanted Milan but that was still before we were handed that ban. With him being 30 yo already, every season now counts for him and with clubs like Real, Barca and Chelski around, he isn't exactly without options.
Plus there is always the Juve factor too as they may very well prefer to sell their players abroad and not to other Italian teams.
All these things make things very, very complicated and Zambro's transfer - and not only his - are no longer a matter of if you want him, come and get him.

[menon_inc]

Crespo will be a welcomed addition to the squad. Lets hope we sell or release amoruso now and bring in someone like suozo to replace Sheva....

[mk18]

i was thinking about this a while ago, crespo in place of amoroso, and suazo/tevez most likely the hondurian as sheva replacement which is excellent IMO

[Giorgos]

Yeah Crespo wants to come, even by dont taking some money from Chelsea but the London team wants money. The next season when Milan will be again strong we will see your power MR Abramovic, go play football manager if you like :hihihi: :hihihi: :hihihi: :hihihi:

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[Senahid1]

Crespo is back to AC Milan,,,
,,,

[Josh-Sheva]

what he came back?? source?

[lked]

Crespo is back to AC Milan,,,
,,,
where did u read or saw that he is back to milan :r7:
in goal.com or channel4 there's nothing new about this transfer

[conti]

If Crespo comes to Milan I have a feeling it would be great the only down side is that it feels like we (Milan) have to eat whats left after Chelsea has picket and choose :mad: (they get Sheva we get Crespo)

[GRE-NO-LI]

To pick the remains of another side is something simply LEPEROUS...

[conti]

To pick the remains of another side is something simply LEPEROUS...
Well we do that(In this case) don´t we?

[rt9]

Please no!! Not Crespo! That would be a HUGE step backwards. He had a good year on loan with us, we said our goodbyes, that's it. He is now in his thirties, past his prime, and represents a short term solution (when we already have Inzaghi and Amoroso). We need a long-term signing. I say go for a proven, big-name. If not, then at least let's take a chance on a youngster, but not Crespo again...

[GRE-NO-LI]

But the board seems to have an endless love for lousy short term arrangements...

[NAMMY]

Crespo Reiterates Italy Desire (http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=405239&CPID=21&clid=8&lid=8&title=Crespo+reiterates+Italy+desire)

Chelsea striker Hernan Crespo has stated there is nothing billionaire owner Roman Abramovich can do to stop him wanting a move to Italy.

Crespo is desperate to play in Serie A this coming season following a three-year spell with The Blues that included a season on loan with Milan.

Chelsea are keen to retain the 31-year-old's services with only Didier Drogba and Andrei Shevchenko as alternative strikers, but his mind is made up.

Abramovich has tried to ease Crespo's anguish with the offer of a house and additional money on the table, although the striker is not interested in the incentives.

"Abramovich has offered me a house, a private jet and more money, but I told him I simply want to return home," Crespo told Tuttosport.

"Abramovich is a marvellous person and Chelsea is a fantastic club - they have treated me like a king.

"The fact is I love Italy. The money and success don't come into it.

"Italy is my natural environment, it is the place where I will live when I retire and it is the best place to play."

Serie A giants Milan and Internazionale have been linked with moves for Crespo, but no bids have been forthcoming from the pair.

A similar story:

Chelsea hold out on Crespo Fee (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/5210082.stm)

Chelsea have issued a statement after Hernan Crespo told an Italian newspaper he wanted to return to Serie A.
Crespo was quoted as telling Tuttosport that his "one wish" was to go back to Italy, where he has played for Parma, Lazio, Inter Milan and AC Milan.

Chelsea then said: "He is contracted for the next two years and will remain so unless we receive a suitable offer.

"Everyone at Chelsea is aware of his domestic situation and we have every sympathy for that."

Crespo owns a house in Italy and says returning there is more important than money - adding that he has turned down incentives presented by billionaire Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.

"He offered me a house, a private jet and more money, but money and success doesn't come into it," Crespo said.

"Italy is my natural environment, it's where I'll live when I retire and it's the best place to play."

Crespo, who joined Chelsea from Inter Milan for £16.8m in August 2003, was loaned to AC Milan for one season before returning to Stamford Bridge.

He said: "Abramovich is a marvellous person and Chelsea is a fantastic club, they have treated me like a king.

"The fans have been great too, but I am waiting here, just hoping my mobile will ring.

"I can guarantee that I am a healthy striker with just one wish - to return and play my sort of football."

[Nirvana FC]

Despite his age, Crespo is one of the few forwards I'm sure will do well in Serie A. I have serious suspicious about most of the others...

[moriconi]

crespo is good but is not worthy of replacing sheva, we need a bigger name signing one thats a bit younger like ibrahimovic or torres

[Josh-Sheva]

dudes..... he is coming!


according to channel4 and tribal that is!

[Billy1969]

if tribalfootball says he's coming he's certainly not, that site should be either forbidden or receive the yearly "most lies per page on the net" price every year.

[lked]

crespo is good but is not worthy of replacing sheva, we need a bigger name signing one thats a bit younger like ibrahimovic or torres
it's going to be very hard to transfer a big name this season like : tevez or torres this season .. remeber - we're without CL and -15 !

[GRE-NO-LI]

The Stamford Bridge release the following statement:
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Following reports in the Italian press this morning claiming to carry comments from Hernán Crespo, Chelsea Football Club has the following statement.

There are no new contract talks or discussions about offers of any nature with Hernán Crespo. He is contracted to Chelsea for the next two years and will remain so unless Chelsea receive a suitable offer for him. Everyone at Chelsea is aware of his domestic situation and we have every sympathy for that.

[Xudong]

Chelsea is a bunch of @$$HOLEs. Crespo may not be as good as Shevchenko as a football player, but I would welcome him back with open arms.

Remember the 8 weeks that Shevchenko was out hit on the nose? We had nobody but Crespo since all the other attackers were injured too? Everybody thought we were doomed, but we had 8 straight wins and beat Man U twice and advanced into the quarterfinals of CL.

[GRE-NO-LI]

I'm very glad that he will remain with Chelsea!

[Mystik]

I wouldn't mind if he came to replace Amoroso.. no matter how old Crespo is.. he's still great.

[GRE-NO-LI]

Oh yeah, if he join us to replace Amoroso I too will be very glad, but not at all as a replacement for the departed ukrainian.

[ARIO]

C'mon Grenoli.....you've said it thousands times and i couldn't agree with you more, but don't you even understand the meaning of the quote "Temporary Solutions" ??

It's all rely on the whole Calciopoli thing which has been a burden for Milan to make decisions in signing players.......

[Mystik]

Well whether temporary.. or permanent.. the fact remains that we need reinforcements to the team.

[lked]

I wouldn't mind if he came to replace Amoroso.. no matter how old Crespo is.. he's still great.
I'm quite sure that crespo would never come as a replacement for amoroso .. that means he would be our 4th striker ! :) .. and im sure too that milan menagement knows this ! :sagrin: :sagrin:

[Mr.Bungle]

Crespo seems along with Ibrahimovic and Cassano to be the best solution currently available on the transfer market.
Torres and Tevez seems not so realistic....and I would definately prefer Crespo over Suazo and other big football unproven players.
He's not Sheva type of the player but he's definately very good player that showed his qualities many times and over last 10 seasons.
He's also that kind a player that needs a confidence...he never does well when he's not regular starter so I guess there's no way he would be our 4th striker. I can remamber when he was sub for Batistuta/Lopez in argentinian national team he never did too well but when he's a regular he can do very good.... Same with Inter, ACM and Chelsea...
He's not adequate replacement for Sheva but better Crespo than nothing...

[milanisti2503]

hahahaha :pr78: finnaly crespo go back to inter :pr78: I dont like if crespo go to milan :pr78: I'm sorry for Crespo fans in here :pr78:

Crespo is not allowed at milan :p231:

[Jeff]

It is now official that Crespo has gone to Inter. I don't imagine himself coming to MIlan now.