Summer Mercato

Originally Posted by Giancarlo

ITALIANS LAST LONGER AS PLAYERS. Don't you get it? Zambrotta has 5-6 years left in him I think... hell look at Costacurta. Or Maldini that's still there. He is WORLD CLASS FLAT OUT. Realize with how player treatment has improved in the last few years, especially Italians, can last longer until their late 30s. Maybe they'll retire from the national team like Maldini, but they can continue playing at respectable rates.

Be very happy we got him! He's no temporary fix. He's a fix that will be there for years to come. Temporary fix...? Are you joking?

Nope. He's going to play with Milan at least 5 seasons.

thats nationalist propoganda. What are you going to say next?

What about oddo then? He was best RB in italy for a few years. saw huge decline when he went over 30. Sure he's smart, and can still make good tackles, but he doesnt race down flank anymore or cross well.

I hope you're right. but its really more the exception than the fact

Originally Posted by Milano84

thats nationalist propoganda. What are you going to say next?

What about oddo then? He was best RB in italy for a few years. saw huge decline when he went over 30. Sure he's smart, and can still make good tackles, but he doesnt race down flank anymore or cross well.

I hope you're right. but its really more the exception than the fact

What am I going to say next? Zambrotta is NOT declining. In fact he's recovering from that horrendous experience he had with Barcelona. This isn't nationalist propaganda or anything. I'll say Brazilians last pretty long too though not as long as Italians... take Cafu and Serginho... either way, Zambrotta has at least 5 seasons with Milan in the books.

Zambrotta was fast. Did you just not watch the game? This isn't about exceptions.

Barcelona treats their players like dogs.

Giancarlo and Milano84....lets keep it civil and "G" rated please? Thanks.

I didn't swear once, and nor did I accuse anyone of anything (like saying they are spewing nationalist propaganda).

My opinions were reinforced today. I'm done here.

I'm very happy... with a huge smile and ready to party it up tonight!

Originally Posted by Giancarlo

I didn't swear once, and nor did I accuse anyone of anything (like saying they are spewing nationalist propaganda).

My opinions were reinforced today. I'm done here.

I'm very happy... with a huge smile and ready to party it up tonight!

Nope but u did use caps unnecessairily...I am not trying to be overbearing, just trying to maintain the peace.

I too am celebrating the Azzurri win...congrats..lets hope they can get past Spain without Pirlo...and Rino.

Originally Posted by Warro Bantan

Nope but u did use caps unnecessairily...I am not trying to be overbearing, just trying to maintain the peace.

I too am celebrating the Azzurri win...congrats..lets hope they can get past Spain without Pirlo...and Rino.

Sorry I'm just really happy... Idon't mean to be overbearing...

It's just that... Italy... the last time they have beat France by a goal win (without PKs) was in 1978... I wasn't even born then... my dad barely remembers that world cup...

Zambro did have a good game but bear in mind that France is one man down (and he has more space to run into on the right).

Glad his form is going up.

Woah I'm on Cloud 9 right now, and so is everyone in Little Italy, Montreal! We flooded the streets with the Italian flags and made alotta noise..damn it feels good to see them win after so long. Toni had a great game contrary to what some think..yes he missed alot but no other striker could get in those positions like Toni can.

Warro, no bro, I havent been to Jamaica just yet but soon, real soon!

Veloso rumours are heating up. It's also kinda liike those Hugo Viana rumours a couple of years ago. His price tag is what - 20m pounds? They really think we're gonna spend that amount for him? If Pato was bought for 20m pounds, then if this guy has a price tag like that he should be better than Pato (which he isnt).

Cassano - can't we get him? This guy is exactly what we need!

I'm with you, htmann... we should get Cassano... before Juve tries to get him... its our chance. I think Toni did hold the ball well and did pretty well... but darn it... he should of slotted it in the back of the net when he had the chance. That made me extremely nervous...

Anyways, as far as Veloso... that would be a good buy to bring even more youth into our team... but I'm sure most agree with me, we need a world class striker...

Originally Posted by Milano84

just watched netherlands game.... ibrahim afellay? I've never heard of him but he looked good. Looked him up. he's 22 and plays for psv. Anyone have an opinion on him because i thought he looked VERY good. I imagine he could be a steal

i know him alright, great pace, all round midfielder, i posted on somewher around page 30 about him, but everybody had shut me down.

If I have to choose between Veloso and Cigrani, I will choose Cigrani simply b/c he is Italian and Milan is an Italian team. Having said that I do rate Veloso higher than Cigrani b/c he can play well in more than one position. Actually, Veloso is a younger version of Kaladaze.

so i dont think there is any way we will be getting Adebayor as expected wenger has told us to not even try to bid for him
http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=741050

does anyone else find it funny wenger sent that DAY france got embarassed by ital (lets be honest... should ahve been 4 or 5 to 0 if toni was on...

Originally Posted by payne

i know him alright, great pace, all round midfielder, i posted on somewher around page 30 about him, but everybody had shut me down.

no at all.. i'm also with you mate

Originally Posted by hitmannq8

Woah I'm on Cloud 9 right now, and so is everyone in Little Italy, Montreal! We flooded the streets with the Italian flags and made alotta noise..damn it feels good to see them win after so long. Toni had a great game contrary to what some think..yes he missed alot but no other striker could get in those positions like Toni can.

Warro, no bro, I havent been to Jamaica just yet but soon, real soon!

Veloso rumours are heating up. It's also kinda liike those Hugo Viana rumours a couple of years ago. His price tag is what - 20m pounds? They really think we're gonna spend that amount for him? If Pato was bought for 20m pounds, then if this guy has a price tag like that he should be better than Pato (which he isnt).

Cassano - can't we get him? This guy is exactly what we need!

Cassano is a great player and the only player that can really play that AM role for Italy at the moment. He needs to start the remainder of the games...beautiful play from him again today. Doubt we'll get him due to his temper issues...