Winter Mercato

Hopefully not too fast for our slow team. haha. Seriously he looks to have everything a striker needs, bar the experience. If we look after the squad correctly we could be set for years with him, Kaka, Paloschi, Di Gennaro & Gila, but the rest of the team needs serious changes.

Originally Posted by Arildonardo

I've never seen anyone in here claiming that Pato is a failure, where or who did you get that from?!? Some people, myself included, just think that it's unfair to the boy to compare him to Ronaldinho or whoever before he has done anything at the highest level. It just adds more unnecessary pressure on him. I'm sure he will be a great acquisition for Milan, but let's give him the time he (probably) needs. Although nothing would be better than if he became an instant hit...

Forza Pato!

Just a whole load of people saying what if Pato cant live up to the hype... Im with you mate... hes too young and lets not put pressure on him.. and yes he will be a Milan Great!
Forza Pato!
Forza Milan!

Originally Posted by Tony75

Apparently Ronaldo knows too. It's just past the local McDonalds.

and he busted with some paparazzi there that he munch a big mac with unbelieveable super speed

Originally Posted by Vadim

Agree completely with your post kris, but doesn't Kakà have 2 in CL and not 1? The penalty against Celtic and that sweet strike against Shakhtar in Ukraine, no?

Kaka got 2 in UCL.one from penalty (Celtic-Milan: 2-1) and one on Inzaghi's back-pass (Shakthar-Milan: 0-3).

Originally Posted by Graeme C

What do you guys think of Criscito?

Domenico Criscito?
if i'm not mistaken he is a CB, right?he had a lack time playing in Juve so he loaned to Genoa.but i think 1st he came from Genoa then co-ownership with Juve then Juve bought the rest from Genoa then Juve loaned him again in January 2008 to Genoa.what a journey but having him to back up Nesta won't be a crime though.even we also have Bonera (man really improving)

Originally Posted by jtelly

Warro, how much time do we get to give him? Year? Two? Six? Just want to check so I don't go hungry waiting to eat my words!

Only till June or thereabouts...if he doesnt hit double figures by now and the end of the season in goals, then he obviously isnt Milan material then rite?

He's still 18 yo, he still has a lot of years with Milan to improve

guys! i just ended seeing acmilan:emiretes match and although it was only friendly i came out with some conclusions:
1) emerson's wife cooks very well because his fat belly prevented him from catching up with a 17-years old emirates winger
2) simic dines at emerson's place because he can't keep the pace with 32-years old midfeilder in the emirates team
3) bonera is one great player he's got great tactical awarenss impresses as RB and CB
4) gilardino scored two easy goales and spared 4 only when another attacker played along side him
5) palloschi is a very good talent with some more strenghth and experience he will be great
6) gourcuff can fill in for seedorf well enough!!!

this is my 100th post in this thread ... ancelotti told the official site he believes the team after the january transfers ... will be the same.... i am sad.....but happy.......VIVA MILANO

Despite this fact i was pessimistic about buying any player in January so... start praying Ronaldo to be well but this is not a management for a club just like Milan...

@ Vadim and Capo Ultra:

a) this is maurizio compagnoni :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrJTw0Q5NJs

and the man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSH4xH92KR8

b) this is sandro piccinini

Milan Liverpool : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bty6jP9P9Vc

Milan Ajax 3-2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CKXLeU3UK4

and the man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86ueSfA3K7c

well nobody will come to milan in january. i am optimistic with gourcuff, gila @ their last game. although kaka is now 'injured' so we don't know yet if he will play.

then the line up should be with gourcuff. let the kid play ancelotti

---pato------gila
-----gourcuff-----

Did you guys read what Galliani said?

Adriano Galliani non si preoccupa troppo della situazione di classifica: "Ci troviamo nelle stesse circostanze dello scorso anno - dice - abbiamo tutto il tempo per recuperare il distacco in campionato e siamo molto fiduciosi. Sento continuamente associare il nome di Pato alla nostra possibile risalita in campionato. Quello che dico è che Pato è certamente un grandissimo giocatore, ma il Milan ha vinto anche senza di lui. Dunque non carichiamolo di responsabilità. Adesso finalmente alla ripresa avremo a disposizione sei attaccanti e non so rispondere a chi mi chiede se il Milan con questi attaccanti giocherà ad una punta o a due punte. Per come vedo io il calcio, il Milan ha sempre giocato e giocherà con tre punte. infatti per la posizione che ricoprono in campo, Seedorf e Kakà li considero due attaccanti. Ho riscontri molto positivi al termine di questa settimana a Dubai. Contiamo assolutamente di recuperare Ronaldo in vista del campionato."

We have 6 strikers, and we have always played with 3 strikers? Galliani is very funny...

When will people (in general, not directed at you, Bosniaco) stop paying attention to and taking seriously what Galliani says? The guy could be a stand-up comedian, just laugh it off, take the opposite, and you'll more often than not get the correct meaning. After all, someone who says things and means them like that could not have been part of the most successful management in football history.

@ Giovanni: Grazie mille, I get my Italian commentators confused but thanks for clearing that up.

Originally Posted by Vadim

Rete! Rete! Rete! Il Milan in vantaggio! Ancora Lui! L'extra-terrestre!

One of my favorite Italian announcers, along with Pellegatti and Crudelli. You should hear him when Pippo scores! I'm not sure if he's Milanista, but I love his enthusiasm anyway..

Yeah, I too like Pellegatti, especially those hysterical moments he uttered after Seedorf's goal when we beat Inter 3-2 years ago

I know it's only goal.com but this sounds great. Now if only somebody of our management would be kind enough to read it...

http://www.goal.com/en/articolo.aspx?contenutoid=540467

Benzema To Milan: Come And Get Me French striking sensation Karim Benzema has issued a ‘come and get me’ plea to Milan after admitting that the Rossoneri are his “dream club”.
Benzema To Milan: Come And Get Me
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The 20-year-old Lyon star is regarded as one of the most explosive young talents in Europe, and the future of the French national team.

Benzema has been linked with virtually all of European football’s giants, however he has revealed the club and player who he most admires.

"For me, the Rossoneri are my dream club,” the hitman told the Gazzetta dello Sport. “Ronaldo has always been my idol.

"I like Milan, though I must admit I do support Real Madrid. I also like the big squads such as Juve, Inter and Manchester United. The important thing is to win.”

However Benzema brushed off talk of an imminent move to San Siro.

"I will only leave Lyon once I feel in the right frame of mind and ready for the move,” he stated.

Benzema was also asked who he thought were the top five youngsters in world football.

“Messi is first, then Cristiano Ronaldo, Rooney, Nasri and Aguero of Atletico Madrid,” the Frenchman answered.

Benzema has already won eight caps for France, scoring three goals, and could be a key player at this summer’s European Championships in Austria and Switzerland.

I am sure they read Gazzetta dello sport