Graeme C

Graeme C · 29-10-2007, 08:24

He should have gone to specsavers!!

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Galliani: Milan Are Not Too Old- GOAL.com

Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani has rubbished accusations that the Rossoneri are too old but admits he is at a loss to explain the poor start to the season.

- galleria The European Champions lost their second successive Serie A match to Roma yesterday afternoon and now slip to the 13th position in the table, just two points above the relegation zone.

The average age of the Milan starting XI at San Siro yesterday was 31, whilst the two substitutes used by Coach Carlo Ancelotti, Giuseppe Favalli and Serginho, have a combined age of 71.

"It's hard to find an explanation for the results we've been having lately,” said Galliani.

“They tell us we are too old, but personally I don't think that's it as the first-choice eleven has an average age of less than thirty.

"Unfortunately since August we've had two black months, with a few good matches in between and some good performances. A situation like this has rarely occurred in these 21 years we've been at the head of this club.”

Milan’s chances of the Scudetto look all but over after slipping 11 points behind league-leaders Inter but Galliani believes there is still a long way to go.

“The league is 38 matches long and we will draw up the balance at the end,” he pointed out.

“We are still first in our Champions League group. I hope that, as was the case last season, we improve quickly.

“As far as the transfer market goes, I would not change our midfield with Gattuso, Ambrosini, Pirlo, and Kaká with any other team.”

29-10-2007, 08:24	#10214
Graeme C Moderator Join Date: 05 2005 Location: England Fave Players: Boban, Van Basten, Kaka	He should have gone to specsavers!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Galliani: Milan Are Not Too Old- GOAL.com Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani has rubbished accusations that the Rossoneri are too old but admits he is at a loss to explain the poor start to the season. - galleria The European Champions lost their second successive Serie A match to Roma yesterday afternoon and now slip to the 13th position in the table, just two points above the relegation zone. The average age of the Milan starting XI at San Siro yesterday was 31, whilst the two substitutes used by Coach Carlo Ancelotti, Giuseppe Favalli and Serginho, have a combined age of 71. "It's hard to find an explanation for the results we've been having lately,” said Galliani. “They tell us we are too old, but personally I don't think that's it as the first-choice eleven has an average age of less than thirty. "Unfortunately since August we've had two black months, with a few good matches in between and some good performances. A situation like this has rarely occurred in these 21 years we've been at the head of this club.” Milan’s chances of the Scudetto look all but over after slipping 11 points behind league-leaders Inter but Galliani believes there is still a long way to go. “The league is 38 matches long and we will draw up the balance at the end,” he pointed out. “We are still first in our Champions League group. I hope that, as was the case last season, we improve quickly. “As far as the transfer market goes, I would not change our midfield with Gattuso, Ambrosini, Pirlo, and Kaká with any other team.” __________________ "Its far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." -- Carl Sagan Last edited by Graeme C; 29-10-2007 at 08:26.