FC Internazionale Milano

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2005-2006 Coppa Italia Champions

Site: http://www.inter.it

Stadium:

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro)

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Home Kit:
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Away Kit:
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Club Honours


Scudetto (14)
1909/10
1919/20
1929/30
1937/38
1939/40
1952/53
1953/54
1962/63
1964/65
1965/66
1970/71
1979/80
1988/89
2004/05


Coppa Italia (5)
1938/39
1977/78
1981/82
2004/05
2005/06


UEFA Cup (3)
1990/91
1993/94
1997/98


European Cups (2)
1963/64
1964/65


Intercontinental Cup (2)
1964
1965

Italian SuperCup (2)
1989/90
2004/05


Club Roster:

GOALKEEPERS
JULIO CESAR SOARES ESPINDOLA
ORLANDONI PAOLO
TOLDO FRANCESCO

DEFENDERS
ANDREOLLI MARCO
BURDISSO NICOLAS ANDRES
CORDOBA IVAN RAMIRO
GROSSO FABIO
MATERAZZI MARCO
MAXWELL
MAICON
SAMUEL WALTER ADRIAN
WOME NLEND PIERRE
ZANETTI JAVIER

MIDFIELDERS
CAMBIASSO ESTEBAN MATIAS
CESAR APARECIDO RODRIGUES
DACOURT OLIVIER
MAA BOUMSONG DANIEL
MADEIRA CAEIRO FIGO LUIS FILIPE
PIZARRO CORTES DAVID MARCELO
SOLARI SANTIAGO
STANKOVIC DEJAN
VIEIRA PATRICK

FORWARDS
ADRIANO LEITE RIBEIRO
CRESPO HERNAN
CRUZ JULIO RICARDO
IBRAHIMOVIC ZLATAN
MARTINS OBAFEMI
RECOBA ALVARO

COACH

ROBERTO MANCINI

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Preaseason Schedule

July 30th: Tottenham (White Hart Lane)

August 1st: TIM Trophy

Mini-Tournament: Ajax, Manchester United, and Porto (in Amsterdam) August 4th and 5th

TRANSFERRED OUT

Christiano Zanetti => Juventus (Bosman)
Gonzalo Sorando => Charlton Athletic (Bosman)
Pierre Wome => SV Werder Bremen (Bosman)
Giueseppe Favalli => AC Milan (Bosman)
Juan Sebastian Veron => Estudiantes de La Plata (Bosman)
Giovanni Pasquale => Livorno (Co-Ownership)

Sinisa Mihajlovic => Retired

TRANSFERRED IN

Maicon => (Monaco, £4m)
Fabio Grosso => (Palermo, £3.95m)
Olivier Dacourt => (AS Roma, Bosman)
Maxwell => Returns from loan at Empoli
Patrick Vieira => (Juventus, £6.49m)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic => (£16.75m)
Hernan Crespo => (Chelsea, Loan)

Schedule:

TBA

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FORZA INTER!

Against who will they play in supercup if Juve gets thrown in serie c??? :confused: :confused:

Milan perhaps.

What possition does Maicon play? Right back?

Yeah, Maicon is a right back. Didnt Maxwell also sign for Inter?

Yeah, Maicon is a right back. Didnt Maxwell also sign for Inter?

Yeah Maxwell joined in January and was then loaned off to Empoli for the remainder of the season. He should be back with Inter for the start of the season

I'm so excited to see the Inter's next season in Serie A & CL.

First off, I'm eager to see Inter winning the Super Cup again !

Forza INTER !

I'm so glad we have Maxwell and Grosso now instead of Favalli (our weakest link before). LOL he has good potential in FM :$... I really hope he does well... and he's Brazilian too (maybe in the national team in a few years (H), take over Roberto Carlos' job). I wasn't too impressed with Wome, I expected better things but he was traded and now we have 2 whole new players in that position instead of our 2 last year. Grosso is pretty proven but I'm not his greatest fan yet, he could win me over tho, he did do some incredible things for the national team but I don't know how effective his runs up the pitch are. So I would like it if Maxwell ended up becoming better than him altough we do need more Italians but i don't really care about taht b/s.
WE are intenazionale (H).

Maicon sounds like a solid buy too... he definitly could become great and take over Javier's post after he retires. They will probably rotate the two as well.

:)

So we have the full backs covered, I like our front 4 that will be rotating, Adriano needs to find some form and get a game plan, Martins is pretty good and I'm sure he'll be one of the greatest soon, Cruz is proven to do well, and Recoba is just plain awesome (H).

The midfield is a bit messy, I am very pleased with Cambiasso, he is a great player in today's game. Figo is also one of the best wingers in the game, even at his age. We shouldn't worry about his age this season but maybe next... Stankovic is a solid player but again I'm not that fond of him, sometimes he dissapoints me just because I know he is capable of great things, if the right transfer came along I would buy him and pick up a better, more determined winger. Now I'm unsure about the rest and what Mancini will do, if it was honestly up to me I would play Solari, I think he can become an important player on this team but Mancini screwed that up by undervalueing him.

I like Dacourt, some don't but I do. I think on this good team he has the potential to work together with Cambiasso and create a deadly centre midfield.

My wishlist would be to add Toni and Fiore. Both had great chemistry during their time at Fiorentina.

If we could see this formation next season I would be a happy person

================Julio Cesar======================

==Zanetti========Cordoba=======Samuel=====Grosso== ====


===Figo======Cambiasso=======Dacourt======Fiore=== =====

==========================Cruz====================

===================Toni===========================

I'm scared Tony would pull an Adriano and become useless...

My wishlist would be to add Toni and Fiore. Both had great chemistry during their time at Fiorentina.

If we could see this formation next season I would be a happy person

================Julio Cesar======================

==Zanetti========Cordoba=======Samuel=====Grosso== ====


===Figo======Cambiasso=======Dacourt======Fiore=== =====

==========================Cruz====================

===================Toni===========================

To be honest, this squad doesnt scare me at all :(

Why should it, relegation possibly looms. :jap:

Anywayz I feel invigorated after being away for so long so here's my thoughts.

Add Toni. Wake Adriano up. Fix up the mid a little and voila, Scudetto.

I'll get more into detail later on :D

Why should it, relegation possibly looms. :jap:

Anywayz I feel invigorated after being away for so long so here's my thoughts.

Add Toni. Wake Adriano up. Fix up the mid a little and voila, Scudetto.

I'll get more into detail later on :D

(H)

where have you been

and why is ur custom name crack music?

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jul12i.html

:|

doubtful...but hey...i'd take him

would be freaking weird to see him in the black and blue

SB9Dragon/Solo-Inter both making rare appearances............ :rockman:


I really hope that we're not planning on making Dacourt a fixture in our squad.........he's a cheap duplication of combover boy and we desperately need a dynamic attacking/creative midfielder playing alongside COB

Is Maicon capable of playing on either wing or as a CD?

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jul12i.html

:|

doubtful...but hey...i'd take him

would be freaking weird to see him in the black and blue
hmmmm personaly i dont have a good opinion about him...i dont know... :kader:
He had some good moments in ajax and that is it....maybe i am wrong...IMO he is overrated :jambo:

I'm not sold on Ibra yet. He could be useful as Inter needs more of a 'playmaker' but only if there is no chance of bringing a Riquelme-type player.


Matrix and Del Piero made an appearance at the Rolling Stones concert last night in Milan.

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(H)!!!!

Ibra would be pretty awesome in black and blue, however he is quite overrated. :p When is it decided what will happen to Juve, I thought it was today? (:/)

hey my fellow interistas... very excited about the upcoming season. Some nice pickups today defensively with the two brazilians and a fine addition to the midfield area with dacourt... i am not too sure about Ibrahim because he has a very bad attitude, the talent is there and he can be explosive as well.... still hoping we can pull out toni but we'll see... grosso will be our best signing this season especially if he continues to play at the same pace since june... forza inter!

Matrix and Del Piero made an appearance at the Rolling Stones concert last night in Milan.



(H)!!!!


MAN!!! That's so ******* cool. There's gotta be a video clip of this epic appearance by them on stage with the Stones somewhere, man........wow! Jagger must've been mighty humbled and honoured to be sharing the limelight with Heroic Materazzi. I would've paid a year's worth of salary (We're talking six figures here, folks) from my professional forum posting career to have witness Jagger combine his Negro Dynamism with Materazzi's, man.

Wooooofity, woof, woof! :hump:

Ibra would be pretty awesome in black and blue, however he is quite overrated. :p When is it decided what will happen to Juve, I thought it was today? (:/)

I can definitely picture it.......and, it's mighty picturesque.....I can definitely taste it.....and, it's mighty ear delicious........I can definitely feel it......and, it's mighty supple, soft and succulent..... :hump:

Adriano---Ibra looks unstoppable on paper, but unfortunatly that is about as far as it probably goes. I remember in his first year at juve he was there most dangerous player and i was afraid when the ball got to him near the box.

I would rather luca but zlatan is much younger and has some serious potential i think...

Haha, I've never seen a fanbase that was so proud of winning the Coppa Italia.(H) Have fun watching Roma run away with the title next season fellas. :D

*proud* as an Inter fan myself to see Inter Milan winning Coppa Italia. :) :rockman:

yeah the jury is still out on Ibra...great first season then lacklustre the next...I wopuld love to have the player that showed for the first season @ Juve

Grosso...its awesome we have him...provided he can play as well the WC...we'll have to see...many player do well at the WC then crumble @ club level and vise versa

tell me you guys didn't love Materazzi in the cup...was freaking awesome

tell me you guys didn't love Materazzi in the cup...was freaking awesome

MVP

Forza Matrix!

and Welcome Sir Fabio Grosso!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MILAN - And here he is... World Cup winner Fabio Grosso visited Inter's headquarters this morning for the first time after joining the club on a permanent deal from Palermo. Grosso's four-year contract until 30 June 2010 was registered at the Italian Football League's offices on 29 June 2006.

The 28-year-old defender met Massimo Moratti at the Saras offices before making the short trip to via Durini where he greeted technical director Marco Branca and transfer market consultant Gabriele Oriali. The 28-year-old defender also met his new coach Roberto Mancini and briefly discussed pre-season training details before leaving for his summer holidays early this afternoon. To give the player as much time as possible with his pregnant wife Jessica, Fabio Grosso will be presented to the media on his return to training.

For all Nerazzurri fans Grosso is already part of the family, and those who ran into him on the streets of Milan this morning welcomed him with affection and enthusiasm. His reply? "Io sono Interista". Like the badge pinned on his T-shirt. Pinned over the heart of a world champion

inter should get ricardo as their new goalie and get maniche for their defensive line...FORZA INTER...with milan going down...INTER is my new fav team in italy...good luck in 06/07

Thank you Rui10Costa. Good luck to your team too ! ;)
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Grosso is a fantastic defending player ! I'm keen to see him play soon. Can't wait ! :rockman:

inter should get ricardo as their new goalie and get maniche for their defensive line...FORZA INTER...with milan going down...INTER is my new fav team in italy...good luck in 06/07
welcome man! I wouldnt like to milan and juve to go to serie b,c because i want inter to win the fcukin scudetto with real battle. :ewan:

haha its funny how an Inter team who had almost no Italians at all have two of the Final heroes now (H)

Grosso is a ****ty defender who is far too attack minded for someone of his capabilities. He's only an upgrade on Favalli going forward in my opinion. I actually couldn't stand watching him in his time at Palermo and Perugia, but I guess after his heroics at the WC, he's got the LB position locked up.


I wonder how much Juve value Chiellini at? I would've preferred him to Grosso.

Grosso is a ****ty defender who is far too attack minded for someone of his capabilities. He's only an upgrade on Favalli going forward in my opinion. I actually couldn't stand watching him in his time at Palermo and Perugia, but I guess after his heroics at the WC, he's got the LB position locked up.


I wonder how much Juve value Chiellini at? I would've preferred him to Grosso.

if he doesn't perform, Mancini won't play him...i never watched him before the cup but I am interested to see if can play as well for Inter as he did for Italy, I would definitaly be concerned with his defense...see Pierre Wome :nape:

Wome is different, he went out of his way to f*ck things up for everyone else on the field (i.e. first leg of Villarreal match). Thank God he's moved on, a heartattack every time he played. Grosso is a welcome addition to our weakest position. I too would've preferred Chiellini due to his youth and defensive superiority, but Grosso has shown he can shine in the clutch, a quality this side has lacked.

On the subject of forwards...Something's gotta give. If Mancini decides he only needs 4 strikers this season again (3.5 with Recoba's perpetually injured ass) I'm going to have an aneurysm. Adriano's not going anywhere it seems, so he's going to have to start playing like part of the team if he wants to do well. I could care less if he scores as long as he's helping the team rather than hurting it. Early in the season he was spreading the ball around and creating opportunities for others. Then it seems he realized he wasn't scoring a lot and became desperate for goals.

I'm not crazy on Trez or Ibra, they look more likely to come on a transfer than Toni though. Honestly, I'm interested in a move for Cassano. His form's been pretty poor, but maybe that means we can get him for cheap. I can't imagine he's happy in Madrid where he's behind Raul for the coach's favor. Everyone knows his money in the Serie A and he likes to link the forwards with the midfield, something else we're missing. Longshot, I know, but those are my thoughts.

So i guess we will watch Zlatan-Adriano duo next season..... :nape:
But i am happy Inter will win the title next season...i am 75% sure

But i am happy Inter will win the title next season...i am 75% sure
Waaay to early for those kind of predictions, even in the current state of affairs

Moratti: I'd like Maniche at Inter Milan

Inter Milan patron Massimo Moratti admits they're interested in Dynamo Moscow midfielder Maniche.
Luis Figo has urged Moratti to bring his Portugal teammate to the San Siro for the new season and the Inter supremo had sports chief Marco Branca scout Maniche during the World Cup.

"Our midfield?" Moratti declared, "it's strong, but there's no doubt that I would like Maniche to be part of it.

"We have signed Maxwell and you will see that he is a jewel."

Zlatan-Adriano on paper is one of the super-est attacking duos to ever be assembled.

However, on current form, you really are gonna struggle for goals.


and why the hell Maniche..? sure he's great. but I dont think you guys need him.

Heroic Zlatan wouldn't enjoy much taking orders from Mihailovic.

Didnt Mihailovic hang them up already?

and if Grosso is in, where does that leave Burdisso? Is he just a backup now or is he gone too?

Didnt Mihailovic hang them up already?

and if Grosso is in, where does that leave Burdisso? Is he just a backup now or is he gone too?


mihailovic is now an assistant coach.

']Zlatan-Adriano on paper is one of the super-est attacking duos to ever be assembled.

However, on current form, you really are gonna struggle for goals.


and why the hell Maniche..? sure he's great. but I dont think you guys need him.

For some reason Mancini doesn't trust Pizarro. He wants Maniche to be Veron's replacement.

As for Burdisso, he always was a backup. However he can play either of LB, CB, or RB, so he will probably stay.

The scudetto for Inter is a must this season.

bring maniche into inter...he will be pitbull in the middle of the field...he deserves a big club and inter could give it 2 him

and if Grosso is in, where does that leave Burdisso? Is he just a backup now or is he gone too?


Burdisso mainly a RB, and I think Grosso is a left-sided player so it'll work out.

Burdisso surpassed my expectations at the WC

Told you he wouldn't disappoint. The kid has got a level of composure of a 10yr veteran, man. But, it is my opinion that you guys would've lifted the WC with this being who was carved from Mt Rushmore manning your right flank.....



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJMzkKQ4vyU&search=javier%20zanetti

Told you he wouldn't disappoint. The kid has got a level of composure of a 10yr veteran, man. But, it is my opinion that you guys would've lifted the WC with this being who was carved from Mt Rushmore manning your right flank.....



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJMzkKQ4vyU&search=javier%20zanetti

Great vid brother Yoss... Zanetti is as loyal as a player as you can get... a tremendous leader on the pitch as well.

Absolutely, man. And he's still fairly young by today's standards of a defender.


He's easily the greatest right back I've ever seen in my short time of watching soccer intently. What a ******* treat it is to be watchin' 'em week in and week out.

favorite player of all time...without a doubt...wear #4...play right back

Truly, Javier Zanetti is one inspirational Inter player since 1995. He's definitely one of my best favorite Inter players of all time.

Forza Janetti !

Javier is true class no doubt,

Regarding the team, it seems our striker woes will resolve themselves, Moratti looks dead set on bringing in a goal scorer. That leaves our filling the playmaker role that Veron played now that he's moved on. Honestly, I don't think a Cambiasso--Dacourt Central Midfield could be successful due to a lack of creativity. There's some big names on the market, but I'm doubtful of them coming this way. I'd love to have Pirlo (especially after his great World Cup) but he looks to be aiming his sights abroad. Riquelme's another guy who could do the job, but I don't think he wants to come to Italy. Obviously, there's Pizarro, but Mancini doesn't ever seem to give him a chance. What do you guys think?

Javier is true class no doubt,

Regarding the team, it seems our striker woes will resolve themselves, Moratti looks dead set on bringing in a goal scorer. That leaves our filling the playmaker role that Veron played now that he's moved on. Honestly, I don't think a Cambiasso--Dacourt Central Midfield could be successful due to a lack of creativity. There's some big names on the market, but I'm doubtful of them coming this way. I'd love to have Pirlo (especially after his great World Cup) but he looks to be aiming his sights abroad. Riquelme's another guy who could do the job, but I don't think he wants to come to Italy. Obviously, there's Pizarro, but Mancini doesn't ever seem to give him a chance. What do you guys think?


if all fails, hopefully pizarro can have a tremendous year. personally i'd rather find a CM rather than a F but likelihood is of a F coming to town. I don't want imbrahimovic, very selfish and not a team player. trez wouldn't be a bad idea, but luca is who i want the most. pirlo/riquelme would be awesome either way, but as you already stated not likely. so many rumours and possibilities makes it so difficult to make predictions. vieira would also be a fantastic pickup, but if anything, we could utilize our new strong outside back in grosso. allow him to frequently attack up the sides and place it into the box for adriano/any other attacker. either way, forza inter and lets try to win something big this year for moratti.

Wether you want him or not...I think we are going to get Zlatan

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jul18d.html

I don't really want Vieira. Juve will want too much for him and he is past his prime, he's not going to play like he did in the WC. And we have Cambiasso and Dacourt already. We need someone more creative, and I don't think Pizarro is the answer. Too bad I think we will not be able to get Riquelme. He seems happy at Villareal.

On Zlatan...I disagree with the above. I don't think he is selfish. He has shown some amazing stuff...just not last season. Plus he is younger and more versitile than Toni or Trez. I would be willing to take the gamble on him.


I also think we need a right winger...we were too dependent on Figo last season. Or maybe Stankovic could move over and Scolari could play on the left...But I would rather have someone better than Scolari.

I think Adriano is way more selfish then Zlatan, it would be definitly interesting seeing them two up front, I wouldn't mind getting him because he has such talent.

For midfield I think Maniche is great if we do get him, I'm not sure about his consistency, can anyone confirm?

ehhh, zlatan worries me... i recall (not details) many times my father bringing home the newspaper showing stories of his selfishness and i don't mean hogging the ball... i mean not being a team player and just worrying about himself. i personally rather see martins play than zlatan...

Maniche is a very good player, but not the right fit for this team in my opinion, Moratti looks like he wants him though...who knows.

By the way, is Cesar still part of the team or is he going back to Lazio now that the loan is over? I wouldn't mind if I never saw him in black and blue again honestly.

Maniche is a very good player, but not the right fit for this team in my opinion, Moratti looks like he wants him though...who knows.

By the way, is Cesar still part of the team or is he going back to Lazio now that the loan is over? I wouldn't mind if I never saw him in black and blue again honestly.


Looks like Cesar is still around... http://www.inter.it/aas/news/reader?N=23389&L=en

By the way, is Cesar still part of the team or is he going back to Lazio now that the loan is over? I wouldn't mind if I never saw him in black and blue again honestly.
I thought they bought him!? IMO Maniche would be a great signing...he is good offensive and defensive :jambo:

Go upstairs and wash your pussy.

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jul19e.html

Im certainatly not complaining....

Being that Inter did not try to bend the rules like the other clubs, they fully deserve it.

Inter will get awarded the 14th Scudetto from last season ! :o
I can't wait to see the Scudetto logo on Inter 06/07 jersey !

:lui: :lui:

someone (a mod) needs to change the thread titile to CHAMPIONS!!!

I have mixed feelings about this latest outcome. Of course I want Inter to win the scudetto...but not this way.

See this people, it almost made me cry.. Forza Prisco... He was a man!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFSCrA2h3cE&NR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1by7-48azA&mode=related&search=

the legend Roby... some key Inter goals in this clip... the two goals against Real Madrid in the champions league match (I'll never forget the crowd atmosphere and celebration in that game) and the winning goal against Parma for the last champions league qualifying position spareggio match. Amazing other goals as well, i.e the 90' world cup goal and the 94' world cup "savior" against Nigeria.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXP6JCw--wY&search=inter

this should stir up some excitement for the new season. One of the great Inter squads of all times which included the likes of Bergomi, Zenga, Mattheus, Bremen, Klinsman etc...

.Nice! I once sat through this three hour documentary on Roberto.........entirely in Italian with no subs.


What a ******* finisher he was, man

Who is the current number one keeper for Inter? Toldo of Julo Cesar?

Also if u manage to sign Vieira that would be a well good signing. (Y)

Its official (almost) Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Patrick Viera will wear black and blue next season. The agrteement is already there, they will be announced after the "corte d' applello" that is, after the defense turn at court of the Calsiopoli scandal. In august, they will be playing with us!

Who is the current number one keeper for Inter? Toldo of Julo Cesar?

Also if u manage to sign Vieira that would be a well good signing. (Y)


Toldo was massive for us last year after Cesar got injured..........I hope that they're both given an equal opportunity to snag the starter's job.



Its official (almost) Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Patrick Viera will wear black and blue next season. The agrteement is already there, they will be announced after the "corte d' applello" that is, after the defense turn at court of the Calsiopoli scandal. In august, they will be playing with us!


Heroic Zlatan as a support striker to either Adriano or Martins............ :hump:


I've always been a Viera hater so I'll just take a pass on commenting about 'em.

Toldo was massive for us last year after Cesar got injured..........I hope that they're both given an equal opportunity to snag the starter's job.



So you're saying that Cesar actually was 1st choice for a while? I've never seen him play lol.

Yeah, bro. He's a quality goalie with amazing positional skills and reflexes. He sometimes doesn't take control of his area in set-piece situations, but he makes up for that by not allowing too many rebounds when the ball comes hurling at 'em.

Are you interested in 'em? Because I can broker that mother****er *snaps middle finger and thumb together* just like that.


You've got my PM, right? Let's talk.

Its official (almost) Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Patrick Viera will wear black and blue next season. The agrteement is already there, they will be announced after the "corte d' applello" that is, after the defense turn at court of the Calsiopoli scandal. In august, they will be playing with us!

now get el Jardinero on the plane to Portugal please :lui:

Yeah, bro. He's a quality goalie with amazing positional skills and reflexes. He sometimes doesn't take control of his area in set-piece situations, but he makes up for that by not allowing too many rebounds when the ball comes hurling at 'em.

Are you interested in 'em? Because I can broker that mother****er *snaps middle finger and thumb together* just like that.


You've got my PM, right? Let's talk.

Comfortable with our current choice thanks (Y)

.C'mon, bro. Think ahead as a businessman for a second. VDS is a geezer and can drop dead at any moment. JC on the other hand is a young, handsome stud who's got atleast another decade in em.


http://www.juliocesar1.com/images/photogallery/personal/012.jpg


We're even willing to throw in that pretty little thing that he calls his wife into the deal aswell and you can have your way with her for 48hrs.


9million euros is all I'm asking for

yoss are you wetting yourself with the thought of Ibra in an Inter jersey yet?

yoss are you wetting yourself with the thought of Ibra in an Inter jersey yet?


With a player who scored less than 10 league goals last season and had an amazing world cup, who wouldnt be? (h)

I really think he is overrated (personal opinion), why not go for Luca Toni instead?

I think will finish up with both... Ibra will be a substitute to Adriano and toni will play as a prima punta... whith julio cruz copming up for him... thats all... Hey, he's not ovver rated, it happens that players have mild seasons, see zidane... ahd how he managed to get out of it...

With a player who scored less than 10 league goals last season and had an amazing world cup, who wouldnt be? (h)

I really think he is overrated (personal opinion), why not go for Luca Toni instead?
well, a Toni--Adriano strike partnership doesn't look like it would work, and Adriano's not going anywhere it seems. Also, Luca's an Italian and it seems Inter hates them more than the plague. Management must be thinking that Ibra could link up with the midfield and create for Adri. Hopefully whoever comes or goes it results in a duo who can work together.

Viera's heavily linked with Inter as well, he's a class player but he's nearing the end of his career and I still don't think he's the right piece for the puzzle. Hopefully I'm wrong.

I think will finish up with both... Ibra will be a substitute to Adriano and toni will play as a prima punta... whith julio cruz copming up for him... thats all... Hey, he's not ovver rated, it happens that players have mild seasons, see zidane... ahd how he managed to get out of it...


Lol, Luca Toni, the number one goal scorer in Europe last seasons subs in for anybody, wow, what an offensivly depth team. If we get both Zlatan and Toni, I would actually work it the other way around... sub in Zlatan for Toni/Adriano/Martins/Recoba/Cruz... Wow!

I said that Cruz will sub for Toni...

yoss are you wetting yourself with the thought of Ibra in an Inter jersey yet?


I'm crawling the walls with excitement, sir. I mean, the rumours of Viera being packaged in with 'em is making it rather anticlimactic. but whatever, you know? We're dealing with Heroic Zlatan here, the Marco Van Basten reincarnate, you know?


It would've been sweet if we'd gotten rid of pussyboy Mancini at the end of the season last year to bring in a non-Italian as the coach.

I once contemplated having my Heroic Almeyda Inter home shirt re-stitched with Heroic Zlatan's name but then thought better of it. I couldn't disrespect Heroic Almeyda like that, man. That dude was a total mental case and I enjoyed every second of his stay with us, man.



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Marco van Basten incarnate? haha come on. MvB had an average of about 0.9 goals, correct me if Im wrong.

Plane goes boom, pants go brown.

Heroic Zlatan's first serious ambition in life came to him at the super tender age of five. What was this itchy itch you say? It was to bed an Amish girl twice his age before he reached puberty. And wouldn't you know it, the mother****er pimp accomplished this goal exactly a year later to this sweet, preteen bitch of about 12 on the Swedish countryside.

That's just incredible, isn't it? I mean, it's almost impossible to bed an Amish bitch at any age unless if you force yourself on her (an absurd notion in Zlatan's case since the bitch was twice his age) or propose marriage to her, you know?

simply L O L!

hmmm...?

Moratti called Madrid for Ronaldo. (http://www.as.com/articulo/futbol/Moratti/llamo/Madrid/llevarse/Ronaldo/dasftb/20060724dasdaiftb_3/Tes/)

Mijatovic will only negociate if there is a trade for Adriano. Article says that Capello is very fond of Adriano.


Capello will decide after a personal meeting with Ronaldo. (http://www.as.com/articulo/futbol/Capello/decidira/charla/Ronie/dasftb/20060724dasdaiftb_2/Tes/)

This would make no sense... Adriano, young and continue to growing into his prime, already an amazing and well known striker around the world... Ronaldo, an older athlete that is past his prime. Not saying he isn't good, but not as good as he once was. We also nertured this guy when he tore his ACL back in the late 90's... His first games back are in the World Cup 98' where he played very well and was back in "Ronaldoish" form but decided, "Hey Inter, thanks for paying for my medical attention, but I will no longer be needing your services!" He moves on to Real to help win a Champions League title and Inter has yet to win any serious silverware...

What Ronaldo did is similar to what someonedoes when they "Burn the bridges" at their work force buy just quitting without a two week notice... You just don't let the guy back in. And why the hell would you get rid of Adriano???

By the way RUSI, I am not venting at you, lol...

He moves on to Real to help win a Champions League title

By the way RUSI, I am not venting at you, lol...

He came after we won the CL, He helped win our last league title

(Y)

It suprised me too when I saw it.

despite being overrated, I really think Zlatan is going to be a hit with Inter. Hopefully he doesnt react as ascerbically to the "Argentine clique" in the team like Adriano does, but now that Veron is gone, im sure things will be fine

Do you think you wouldve just passed on Dacourt if you had known you were getting Vieira? I know Yoss loves big Paddy (H)

http://www.holstonline.dk/recoba/video/020325_sportvision_01-adsl.wmv

http://www.holstonline.dk/recoba/goals/2001-2002/Serie%20A/(interview)%20(24-03-2002)%20(Inter-Roma%203-1)%20(ASF).wmv


I've always hated the Cocksucker, even in his glory days with Leeds when he was arguably the best DM in the league, you know? But my hatred for 'em was taken to a whole new level when he physically assaulted King Recoba because he was made to look like an incompetent fool.

Anyway, he was only signed for squad depth purposes after Cristiano Zanetti left us for Juve. He'll be a benchwarmer for us like he was for Roma last season.

Holy****niggins, man. Looks like I mistook Zebina for Dacourt......sheesh. I was in a conversation earlier, not too long before making this post about Zebina and I must've still had all this anger and hatred for Zebina still built inside me as I transposed Jheri Curl's face in my mind into Dacourt's. I mean, I even double checked those clips and have used them before both here and elsewhere and I still found a way to **** it up.....hurhurhur.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=374317&cc=5901

It's about time we change things up a bit in terms of style of play... We haven't won ogatz (Spelling?) in a long time... He is a strong DMF that will keep $hit together in the all important center mid area... This is a very welcome acquire IMO and I know there are plenty of haters out there, you'll see... :hump:

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=374317&cc=5901

It's about time we change things up a bit in terms of style of play... We haven't won ogatz (Spelling?) in a long time... He is a strong DMF that will keep $hit together in the all important center mid area... This is a very welcome acquire IMO and I know there are plenty of haters out there, you'll see... :hump:

Our Middle will be looking very intresting come the start of serie a. Is anyone else thinking that a 5 man midfield is going to happen?

That's a nice midfield weve got ey?

Luca Toni has been signed for 23 million euros

^^ Links anyone??

Ain't that a ridiculous price, brothers? I mean, the team that owns 'em is going down and is also in a compromising situation financially, and he's a geezer to boot.......a year away from 30, man. Honestly, I wouldn't mind him in the 12-15 range, but 23? Niggaplease.........

Our Middle will be looking very intresting come the start of serie a. Is anyone else thinking that a 5 man midfield is going to happen?


I guess we will have to wait and see what the term "Significant" means according to Mancini... 5 player midfield, huh? Maybe...

no, Toni has not been signed.. will happen however, just not official yet.

How much did GilardinHO cost you guys again?

Gilardinho cost £17m I think. How much is that in €?

Around 25 million euros

sheesh........that's rather steep, but atleast he's still on the right side of twenty. Toni is a Goddamn fossil. I mean, I realize that some athletes bloom late, but a dude nearing 30 being bought for 23 million Euros when the club selling him has been demoted to the second division? It's stupid logic and makes no financial sense........very typical of our management and board.

Luca Toni has been signed for 23 million euros

As happy as I would be if that verified, but I haven't seen any link even on the sites that are pretty much rumour central... Here's to hoping!

sheesh........that's rather steep, but atleast he's still on the right side of twenty. Toni is a Goddamn fossil. I mean, I realize that some athletes bloom late, but a dude nearing 30 being bought for 23 million Euros when the club selling him has been demoted to the second division? It's stupid logic and makes no financial sense........very typical of our management and board.

totally agree...too much for an older player

Sorry, Its not official but about to happen. Real presented Canavaro with the contract yet unsigned!

I don't think anything under 25 million euro is an insane asking price for Luca Toni. I mean he was the top goal scorer and he is still a year and some younger then Ruud who didn't have the most amazing season with ManU yet he is still having offers of 15 million euros for him.

So with todays inflated market (THANKS CHELSKI!) is 23 million really that much? I mean I'd rather have Luca Toni for 23 Million Euros then 29 year old Sheva for 30.04 million pounds.

It is official, and its no joke, The 2005/2006 Schudetto has been awarded to Inter!!

ROMA (ANSA) - Lo scudetto 2005-06 è stato assegnato all'Inter. Lo ha stabilito la Figc, dopo aver recepito il parere della commissione di tre saggi creata per dirimere la questione dopo la non assegnazione alla Juve. "Il Commissario straordinario Guido Rossi - si legge in una nota - ha ritenuto di attenersi alle conclusioni del parere e che non ricorrono motivi per l'adozione di provvedimenti per la non assegnazione del titolo di campione d'Italia per il 2005-06 alla squadra prima classificata all'esito dei giudizi disciplinari".
L'assegnazione del titolo della stagione conclusa è stata automatica, sulla base del parere dei tre saggi Gerhard Aigner, Massimo Coccia e Roberto Pardolesi chiamati a dare un parere consultivo "sul quesito riguardante l'assegnazione del titolo di campione d'Italia in caso di modifica della classifica finale del Campionato ". La commissione ha concluso - si legge nella nota - che "in caso di mera revoca del titolo senza modificazioni di classifica, il titolo rimane necessariamente vacante. Diversamente in caso di sanzioni che comportano modificazioni di classifica (come penalizzazioni di punti o retrocessioni all'ultimo posto) l'art. 49 delle Noif prevede l'automatica acquisizione del titolo di campione d'Italia per la squadra che risulta prima classificata, tenuto conto delle sanzioni. Gli organi federali possono tuttavia intervenire con un apposito provvedimento di non assegnazione quando ricorrono motivi di ragionevolezza e di etica sportiva, ad esempio quando ci si renda conto che le irregolarità sono state di numero e portata tale da falsare l'intero Campionato , ovvero che anche squadre non sanzionate hanno tenuto comportamenti poco limpidi". Tenuto conto di questo Rossi si è attenuto alle conclusioni, attribuendo automaticamente lo scudetto alla prima classificata, l'Inter appunto, al termine dell'iter disciplinare. Resta vacante invece lo scudetto 2004-05, revocato alla Juventus anche dalla Corte federale nel giudizio di secondo grado. (ANSA).

Campioni! 14!

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INTER WINS THE 2005-06 SCUDETTO
Wednesday, 26 July 2006 20:21:57

MILAN - Inter has won 2005-06 Italian League by automatically awarded. The F.I.G.C. confirmed the victory, after having received the decision of the special committee formed to reassigned the title previously awarded to Juventus.

:rockman:

Congrats Inter !

what about the 04-05 one ?

its great that it was awarded to us since Juve cheated...

but this is not what I've been waiting for...

I want them to beat Milan and esp Juve...playing soccer...I understand the other positions on this issue but for me...it just doesn't count

even though you could argue that we won legit because we only played soccer and didn't influence the refs...its still tainted though

It will give me a little more satisfaction if we win it this year...but without Juve and with Milan docked points...it just won't be as sweet

What a frickin' joke. The 05/06 season wasnt even under question.

Real fans cant really feel proud of receiving the title in such a way, can you?? :nape:

Real fans cant really feel proud of receiving the title in such a way, can you?? :nape:

Not really no. It will be much better after we win it deservingly next season :) *fingers crossed*

Real fans cant really feel proud of receiving the title in such a way, can you?? :nape:


I don't think many people see this as a title win. Only a divider between fair and unfair, this title win shows Inters intentions of fair football at a top level.

Only a divider between fair and unfair, this title win shows Inters intentions of fair football at a top level.

Straight from the PR department this post, eh? (H)

And I'm with you that Toni was bought at double premium price. I'd go further and warn the slight scent of 'flop' in the air, but let's just give him time...

It's going to be nice having the Italian symbol on our unies this season... Looks like it's time to whip out the wallot this fall...

DE-FAULT!
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Hey atleast you can spell, although the symbol, "-" isn't required... Also, the fact that you have 11,000 + posts is pretty sad... Nice hobby you have... "Hey guys, what did you do this weekend?" "That's awesome, I was on the soccergaming board all weekend!!!"

Hey atleast you can spell, although the symbol, "-" isn't required... Also, the fact that you have 11,000 + posts is pretty sad... Nice hobby you have... "Hey guys, what did you do this weekend?" "That's awesome, I was on the soccergaming board all weekend!!!"

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and yes, I'm on SG all day everyday. when my friends ask me to chill, I say no, I've gotta track posts on an internet forum so that I can be the first to respond. I have like 9 posts per day. that's what, like 15 minutes of my time? moron. go celebrate your tainted Scudetto that no one will ever respect.

Hyphen whore.

Campioni! 14!

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INTER WINS THE 2005-06 SCUDETTO
Wednesday, 26 July 2006 20:21:57

MILAN - Inter has won 2005-06 Italian League by automatically awarded. The F.I.G.C. confirmed the victory, after having received the decision of the special committee formed to reassigned the title previously awarded to Juventus.

:rockman:

Haha !! YESSSS !!! :rockman:

Inter's 14th Scudetto !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(H)(H)

LMAO! love how they exaggerated it by putting the other 13 crests as well (H)

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and yes, I'm on SG all day everyday. when my friends ask me to chill, I say no, I've gotta track posts on an internet forum so that I can be the first to respond. I have like 9 posts per day. that's what, like 15 minutes of my time? moron. go celebrate your tainted Scudetto that no one will ever respect.

Wow, that was impressive... took a lot of thought, thanks for wasting our time...

you guys know whats gonna be even more sickening to watch? inter milan fans would love it but please the rest of us i dont know. do u guys remember juves 1996 ucl shirt? scudetto plus italian cup badges?? i bet all inter milan fans are creaming their pants at the opportunity of buying a shirt with both prestigeous badges on it.

im looking now at both my juventus 04/05 corinthians (figurines) celebration pack and my 05/06 juve calendar which celebrate the 28th scudetto and i am quite saddened. :( forza juve!

you guys know whats gonna be even more sickening to watch? inter milan fans would love it but please the rest of us i dont know. do u guys remember juves 1996 ucl shirt? scudetto plus italian cup badges?? i bet all inter milan fans are creaming their pants at the opportunity of buying a shirt with both prestigeous badges on it.

im looking now at both my juventus 04/05 corinthians (figurines) celebration pack and my 05/06 juve calendar which celebrate the 28th scudetto and i am quite saddened. :( forza juve!

You think all teams may get an Italian flag to symbolize the world cup title?

nope no league does that. i dont believe the figc and the lega calcio will do that. i was just talking in terms of the scudetto badge and the italian cup badge (the one that they had on last seasons shirt that looks like a target). thats what inter will have.

Wow, have I missed a lot huh? WTH? We've won the Scudetto? It's nice and all, especially stripping it off Juve's undeserving chests, but it's still not what we truly need. This club needs to win the Scudetto outright, and hopefully next season can lead us closer to that dream. Even if we do win next year, for me to be fully satisfied, we have to win it with both Milan and Juve in the Serie A, starting out with 0 points with no point reductions.

It'll still be nice to win it outright whatever scenario other teams may face though. :jap:

I have a question, and i'm not trying to start anything. But as Inter fans what happens if another team win the scudetto ? It can be Milan or another team.

Would you say it dissapointed or that you are just a good "paper team" but nothing else or do you think radical chances should be made, and i mean from the top to bottom....

Are you talking about if another team wins the Scudetto this upcoming season? If in doubt we fail yet again then I don't think radical changes would be needed. However, undoubtably Mancini would probably be sacked and then a coach who could use the players at hand would come in.

If we lose next season then yes, I would be very disappointed, like every season we have lost. Though I do think that we are a great "paper" team as you say, undoubtably one of the best in the world, but to truly be great, it has to be proven on the pitch. And there's no other way than winning the Scudetto.

Anywayz the links are continuing to pour in, especially in relation to us signing Toni. I still think we will get him, even with Fiorentina staying up. However I'm also pondering what Mancini said in an interview I read, about him wanting the club to sign both Toni & Ibrahimovic, and Vieira as well.

Personally I'm all for it. Even though I dislike Ibra, undeniably he has talent, and at only 24 he's only gonna mature to a better player. We would also have THE best tandem of strikers in the league, possibly even in Europe (arguably of course.)

But I'm wondering about Cruz, Recoba, and more importantly Martins. Where would that leave them. There is no way in hell we can have Adriano, Toni, Ibrahimovic, Recoba, Martins, and Cruz. Not to mention we still have that Nigerian guy that we brought back from that deal with Chievo (I can't remember his name.).

I would hate to see us get rid of Martins. So hopefully if we do sign Ibra and Toni, we will finally get rid of Recoba. While Cruz could go either way. He's fine with riding the bench, but after getting a spot on the Argentine squad, how much longer would he be willing to do it?

I think it would be best if when all the dust clears after this summers transfer action this would be our list of forwards.

Adriano
Luca Toni
Ibrahimovic
Martins
Obinna

Perfect. Definatley a Scudetto-repeat kinda team. LOL, feels great to say it. Screw all the haters. :jambo:

Adriano
Luca Toni
Ibrahimovic
Martins
Obinna


Would be a great selection of strikers to have up front. Almost reminding me of real madrid with 5 world class strikers. Though I may like to see Obinna switch with Cruz. As Cruz has proved he can score.

OMG! You want to get rid of Recoba? That man is pure talent man... He's got a foot more accurate than Beck's... Remove obinna and put in Recoba

OMG! You want to get rid of Recoba? That man is pure talent man... He's got a foot more accurate than Beck's... Remove obinna and put in Recoba

problem is he only ever plays 25% of the seasons games due to injury :kader:

When hes in form theres no doubt about his talent but consistency and staying healthy is not one of his strong points....

I dont see how you can rotate Zlatan, Toni and Adriano. Their names are too big for the bench.

Id love toni but the money being demanded for him is just insane for a 29 year old.

Zlatan atleast has age on his side, his raw talent is just immense....

']I dont see how you can rotate Zlatan, Toni and Adriano. Their names are too big for the bench.

I wouldn't mind seeing something like this...

----------Adriano---------Toni----------
------------------Zlatan-----------------

-----Stank------Cambiasso-----Figo--------

^^that is one hell of an attacking formation

or take away some of the wing play and put Dacourt-Cambiasso-Figo behind Zlatan

No, that formation is perfect, bro...........minus King Recoba, of course.

I wouldn't mind seeing something like this...

----------Adriano---------Toni----------
------------------Zlatan-----------------

-----Stank------Cambiasso-----Figo--------

^^that is one hell of an attacking formation

or take away some of the wing play and put Dacourt-Cambiasso-Figo behind Zlatan

Nice formation, and yes, that is a potent attack, but I don't think Zlatan would hustle back... Worth a shot though.

That would put waaaaay too much pressure on Cuchu seeing how he isn't a pure DM

I bet Inter fans will go absolutely mental if they can't retain Serie A next season.

Yeah, Im already praying every single day so that we win it all up mate!

That would put waaaaay too much pressure on Cuchu seeing how he isn't a pure DM



Excellent point there, bro. He's not that great of a defender, you know? He doesn't have that intimidating presence needed from a sole DM in your formation.


Still, the more offensive minded players on the pitch, the better

yeah, like Brazil..

TOTTENHAM 2-1 INTER: MARTINS ON TARGET
Sunday, 30 July 2006 18:05:58

[FOTO Sunday, 30 July 2006 18:05:58] LONDON - Obafemi Martins scored for the Nerazzurri as Inter lost 2-1 to Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday's pre-season friendly at White Hart Lane. The Premier League club took a 37th-minute lead through Tainio, whose long-range shot took a deflection off Marino. Nigerian forward Martins brought the sides level a minute before half time after Cerny failed to clear a Maicon shot. Tainio restored Spurs' lead on 80 minutes with another long-range strike.

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Judging from the lineups Mancini played a 4-5-1 with martins as the lone striker :kader:

Only preseason I know but I would've liked to see a better effort.

TOTTENHAM 2-1 INTER: MARTINS ON TARGET
Sunday, 30 July 2006 18:05:58

[FOTO Sunday, 30 July 2006 18:05:58] LONDON - Obafemi Martins scored for the Nerazzurri as Inter lost 2-1 to Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday's pre-season friendly at White Hart Lane. The Premier League club took a 37th-minute lead through Tainio, whose long-range shot took a deflection off Marino. Nigerian forward Martins brought the sides level a minute before half time after Cerny failed to clear a Maicon shot. Tainio restored Spurs' lead on 80 minutes with another long-range strike.

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Judging from the lineups Mancini played a 4-5-1 with martins as the lone striker :kader:




Only preseason I know but I would've liked to see a better effort.


I am not too worried... Its early and we are just starting to get the WC players back in. Also, the arrival of some super stars will be a treat... It will come together well.

Can anyone post the line up for the 4-5-1 Mancini played?

I am not too worried... Its early and we are just starting to get the WC players back in. Also, the arrival of some super stars will be a treat... It will come together well.

Yeah, youre right, most og the players were Under 20 there were even 17 year olds

just wondering guys, Inter don't have to play in their pre-qualification 3rd round CL, right ? :confused:

Yeah, I think we're like direct qualifiers........a #1 seed.

Yes men, we are a number 1 seed and are automatically through.

Can anyone post the line up for the 4-5-1 Mancini played?
As far as I can discern it must've looked like this

-------------------Toldo

-Maicon----Cordoba-----Samuel-----Zanetti

Marino------Dacourt------Pizzaro---------Cesar

-------------------Stanko

-------------------Martins

With Dejan as an Attacking Mid/Second Striker. Mancini said he was forced to use the formation due to absences.

As far as I can discern it must've looked like this

-------------------Toldo

-Maicon----Cordoba-----Samuel-----Zanetti

Marino------Dacourt------Pizzaro---------Cesar

-------------------Stanko

-------------------Martins

With Dejan as an Attacking Mid/Second Striker. Mancini said he was forced to use the formation due to absences.

Wow is that lineup going to change in a matter of a week or what Jim...

Yeah, I think we're like direct qualifiers........a #1 seed.

Yes men, we are a number 1 seed and are automatically through.

Awesome then ! :)

http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/5835346

Not happy to see this... Lets see how it pans out.

Juve have confirmed that they have finalized details with Inter for Vieira. Its up to him now.

I dont think Man Utd have entered the frame.

He doesn't seem so keen on us, so why bother really? Let 'em go elsewhere.

-------------------Toldo

-Zanetti----Cordoba-----Samuel-----Grosso-

?????------Vieira------Cambiasso---------?????

------------------------??????
---------------Adriano

I suppose those are accurate, anyone care to fill the question marks?

Figo on the right, Stanko on the left, King Recoba in his natural position as the support striker.

I'd much rather have Solari on the left wing and Pizarro in there somewhere in the middle, though.

Also, Materazzi> Samuel

Can't believe I forgot about Figo:$

No Toni or Zlatan ???

Toni and Ibra seem to be not for sale.

they seem not for sale but in truth their clubs are holding out for bigger cash.

Toni is most likely heading for Inter.

http://www.inter.it/aas/news/reader?N=23441&L=en

Yes! Looking forward to him wearing the black and blue... Great pickup for L'Inter.

http://www.inter.it/aas/news/reader?N=23441&L=en

Yes! Looking forward to him wearing the black and blue... Great pickup for L'Inter.


Its good to see inter hasn't gone over board on summer signings and we are sticking with a core group of guys. If we can just get a striker who will tear it up then inter looks destined for #15 :D

Its good to see inter hasn't gone over board on summer signings and we are sticking with a core group of guys. If we can just get a striker who will tear it up then inter looks destined for #15 :D


I think Toni or Zlatan is likely to sign with us, if not both... I don't see the use of both and highly doubt they will get both...Lol, I'll take either one...

Break a leg patrick. :amika:

£6.5 million for Vieira, yet £18.6 million for Carrick...

:fool:

I guess..........but Carrick is like five years younger and a domestic product of the EPL. Also, Juve can't make par value on any player at the moment because of the demotion.

Jesus, Vieira, Dacourt, Cambiasso, all of whom play best as holding mids, plus Pizarro and Stankovich to complete the logjam up the middle.

Surely you must be in the market to sell someone now. Anyone. Ferguson should start making calls about Cambiasso's availability

Photos of the Official Presentation:

Viera's Presentation at Internazionale (http://www.inter.it/aas/news/reader?N=33733&L=it)

Jesus, Vieira, Dacourt, Cambiasso, all of whom play best as holding mids, plus Pizarro and Stankovich to complete the logjam up the middle.

Surely you must be in the market to sell someone now. Anyone. Ferguson should start making calls about Cambiasso's availability

holy sh!t....a Chelsea fan talking about our crowded midfield

:rolleyes:

anyway....Cambiasso is a Mancini favorite...and I would be pissed if he left

Vieira and Cambiasso will be the starters...Dacourt is a back-up

Stankovic and Pizarro are attacking players so there is no problem there

Cambiasso will become a legend like Zanetti if he stays...

Also, who will be the CB pairing???

Cambiasso will become a legend like Zanetti if he stays...

I hope so...

Also, who will be the CB pairing???

pretty sure it'll be Samuel and Cordoba...Materazzi filling in whenever Samuel gets too many cards

The midfield is now set and mighty solid... It's very important to have depth as well which we have. We have a world cup hero on the bench (Materazzi) and many other solid, many times starters as well sitting.

It's also very nice to see the Italian flag on the uniform.

£6.5 million for Vieira, yet £18.6 million for Carrick...

:fool:

you gotta love the overpriced english market.

I think we'll also finish with Zlatan. Forget Toni mate. Martins is going away I think...

Cambiasso will become a legend like Zanetti if he stays...

Also, who will be the CB pairing???


Yeah, bro. He's definitely a captain in the making, a revelation for us last season, you know? I was really expecting him to just simply be a rotation filler who'd be coming off the bench every other week for a start or something, but he just came here, acclimated himself to the squad and quickly won over the hearts of the fans like Inter had been his spiritual home all along, man.

He's very passionate, vocal and just pretty much wears his heart on his sleeve, you know? A fantastic combination of being prideful yet humble..........the perfect player to have on your team character-wise both on and off the pitch, man.



Ginobili ain't got nothin' on combover boy, man.

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HAHAHA that pic is just too funy man. He is goin up for a no look lay-up. crazy ass cambi

I thought Martins was doing good...

Why would he want to go?

^^....He's signed with us for the next four years..............has he come out to the media demanding a trade? His play, like Adriano's, was subpar last year. Some said that he wasn't getting along with Mancini and wanted a transfer to the EPL somewhere, but everytime he's been queried about the issue, he's been talking about earning his keeps with us and wanting to win one for Moratti, the greatest owner to have ever existed.


HAHAHA that pic is just too funy man. He is goin up for a no look lay-up. crazy ass cambi


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Combover boy's favourite porno film is "The Passion of the Christ"

Well Toni handed in a transfer request so I guess you'll be getting him now.

Lol, great pics guys, but it looks like Cambiasso might have double dribbled in one of the pics. The first pic in the last page has great potential to be a basketball poster with the theme, "Do it like Cambiasso" or "White man CAN jump."

About Toni... I think his days with Fiorentina are done, but I am afraid Fiorentina aren't going to want to sell him to a rival from the same league... It's always difficult to say what happens with these transfers, but if Cannavaro can leave the Italian league, so can Toni (I hope not.)

I think Cannavaro just followed Capello.

Getting Toni would mean a definitive bye bye to Martins, right?

And what about Adriano? Is he unhappy, is he staying, what's the deal with him atm?

I think Cannavaro just followed Capello.

Getting Toni would mean a definitive bye bye to Martins, right?

And what about Adriano? Is he unhappy, is he staying, what's the deal with him atm?

Just recently, within the last few days Adriano pledged his loyalty to Inter stating he wasn't going anywhere...

I am not too sure about Martins leaving even with the acquasition of Toni potentially. I think he'll stay and be a fantastic backup. Don't forget that Inter have to deal with the long league, Champions League and Coppa Italia which they will attempt to win for the third straight year. Martins, IMO will see plenty of playing time this season.

We're not selling Martins...and we'll probably get Toni eventually, or Ibra...I also heard something about Crespo...but I think thats only if we can't get Toni or Ibra

We'll have five strikers...lots of games so I don't think it is too many

I like the competetion too...If Adriano plays like **** we'll have other options

Cruz and Recoba seem pretty happy collecting big paychecks and coming of the bench...which they should be

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Didn't even ******* know that we entered this tournament and had a game today....http://www.lgamsterdamtournament.com/

We're not selling Martins...and we'll probably get Toni eventually, or Ibra...I also heard something about Crespo...but I think thats only if we can't get Toni or Ibra

We'll have five strikers...lots of games so I don't think it is too many

I like the competetion too...If Adriano plays like **** we'll have other options

Cruz and Recoba seem pretty happy collecting big paychecks and coming of the bench...which they should be


Toni said it clearly: "At 30 yrs, I want to play with a team in the champions Leauge and who can win the scudetto. I think Inter has all these chances"

Zlatan wants to go off Juve. But, Juve said they won't get therr asses of him for nothing lower than 35 million euros.

Toni said it clearly: "At 30 yrs, I want to play with a team in the champions Leauge and who can win the scudetto. I think Inter has all these chances"

Zlatan wants to go off Juve. But, Juve said they won't get therr asses of him for nothing lower than 35 million euros.


I think Toni goes to Inter... Zlatan to Milan and Crespo as well. I am trying to master his goal celebration from when I score.

Side note... I met this guy a few days ago in an indoor league... Totti's freagin cousin in America... Freagin guy looked just like him, awesome.

We played against you guys tonight, endscore 1-1 but we dominated the game in all areas and should've won it if it wasn't for all those missed chances. Stankovic remains a fantastic player and so is Zanetti, Solari scored the 1-0 but it was lucky. Our goalkeeper punched the ball in front of his feet so it was easy but our goal from Wesley Sneijder was a beauty from 20 metres. But 1-1 was a fair result in the end.
Tomorrow it's Inter vs Porto and we play against Manchester United.
Adriano and Cambiasso came in as subs btw in the 2nd half but couldn't make a mark on the game. Still it was an enjoyable game :)
IMO Zanetti was the MOM awesome player and a great captain, cool and collective, when a player got mad on the pitch and started swearing or smth Zanetti calmed him down.

Cordoba wanted to hit our player Perez in the face after a tackle but then Toldo came out running from his goal and grabbed Cordoba tight so he couldn't do it (Y).

We played against you guys tonight, endscore 1-1 but we dominated the game in all areas and should've won it if it wasn't for all those missed chances. Stankovic remains a fantastic player and so is Zanetti, Solari scored the 1-0 but it was lucky. Our goalkeeper punched the ball in front of his feet so it was easy but our goal from Wesley Sneijder was a beauty from 20 metres. But 1-1 was a fair result in the end.
Tomorrow it's Inter vs Porto and we play against Manchester United.
Adriano and Cambiasso came in as subs btw in the 2nd half but couldn't make a mark on the game. Still it was an enjoyable game :)
IMO Zanetti was the MOM awesome player and a great captain, cool and collective, when a player got mad on the pitch and started swearing or smth Zanetti calmed him down.

Cordoba wanted to hit our player Perez in the face after a tackle but then Toldo came out running from his goal and grabbed Cordoba tight so he couldn't do it (Y).


Thanks for the info and you are 100% right about Zanetti, as classy as you can get... It's going to be tough to find a replacement captain for him when time comes. Before that, I hope we can win him something significant to lift for his commitment to the team.

Yes, Zanetti is one of a kind (Y).

I'm glad about the Vieira purchase, he is very well proven... and I hope he can do his job well.

Does anyone know how Pizzaro played against Ajax yesterday?

You guys are slaughtering Porto at the moment, it's half time and you are 3-0 up, Martinsz scored twice and Adriano once.
The 2nd half just started so to be continued..

You guys are slaughtering Porto at the moment, it's half time and you are 3-0 up, Martinsz scored twice and Adriano once.
The 2nd half just started so to be continued..

And so the 2006-2007 season begins... Good to hear Martins has been on form, especially with the rumour of Toni coming to Inter maybe "shatting" his pants a bit, lol... Also good to hear that Adriano is on target today as well.

Well its official

CRESPO SIGNS FOR INTER
http://www.inter.it/aas/news/reader?N=23505&L=en

Im happy considering its for free, hes the kind of pure finisher we lacked. Im still hopeing for zlatan though, toni now isn't looking too likely....

congrats inter fans, crespo to me is a great buy. to be honest though i think zlatan still sees light in terms of juve getting back to a. so i feel that he will stay up until the decision is made on whether juve go to a or b. in the end he may turn out smarter than cannavaro, thuram, zambrotta, emersona and vieira.

congrats inter fans, crespo to me is a great buy. to be honest though i think zlatan still sees light in terms of juve getting back to a. so i feel that he will stay up until the decision is made on whether juve go to a or b. in the end he may turn out smarter than cannavaro, thuram, zambrotta, emersona and vieira.

you still want that piece of sh*t in your team after his attitude towards you? he doesnt deserve to play in Juve, not even in serie B.

man if u lost soo many stars what would u say? i know about his attitude id want him out. but u havent lost zambrotta, thuram, cannavaro, emersona and vieiera have u? not to mention capello.

Im happy for Crespo and Inter.

This means that Adriano must work harder with Crespo and Cruz behind him.

Does Mancini use 2 big fowards...?

Inter will have an amazing offensive power...

would Crespo-Adriano work?

The Crespo - Adriano express train will be working in full gear. Fantastic signing... He had a good one season with Inter... He is a fantastic finisher and I am extremely happy to see him back.

He's a genuine goal poacher that could be of service to us in the second half of games that we're either drawn or down.

I just hope that he doesn't get priority over Cruz or King Recoba.

Crespo is a great buy. I wish Barca had got him... :(


He's a genuine goal poacher that could be of service to us in the second half of games that we're either drawn or down.

I just hope that he doesn't get priority over Cruz or King Recoba.


I completely disagree. I rate Crespo much higher than Cruz or Recoba. And I'm sure Crespo will start at Inter. He has to

Using him only in second halves is a waste, IMO. You guys have a great attacker in Crespo, he'll deliver for sure, unlike Adriano.

Oh and, does this mean Zlatan won't be coming? I know he was linked to you, but Crespo's transfer could automatically cancel the potential transfer of Zlatan and that's a good thing for Internazionale.

I like the Crespo signing (esp for free)....like said before...he is a proven goal scorer...pure finisher, poacher...whatever...he's good at it

Will work fine w/Adriano...Adriano moves around alot more than Crespo, Crespo is pretty stationary...and doesn't dribble much

Adriano can dribble, pass, finish, make runs...I think he's compatable with any kind of striker

And I am afriad Crespo will be ahead of Recoba and Cruz

To me...Adriano is the only for sure choice

the rest will be fighting for the spot next to him

Adriano, Crespo, Recoba, Cruz, Martins.

Too much?

And do you guys think Recoba will play some more this season? He's a talent, but why is he on the bench all the time? Problems with the coach?

Recoba has never been fundamental player. Maybe if Inter sell Cruz then Mancini will find place for him.

Crespo is far the better player in comparison to Cruz, or Recoba. Recoba is the big talent that never flourishes, and Cruz is a kid compared to Crespo in terms of scoring.

Crespo is back to Inter ?! :o

too many forwards now at Inter. :(

Expect Recoba that would play only a few matches. I'm hoping he would be a key player for Inter in this coming season.

man if u lost soo many stars what would u say? i know about his attitude id want him out. but u havent lost zambrotta, thuram, cannavaro, emersona and vieiera have u? not to mention capello.

my hometown team was demoted 2 leagues down a year ago, because of money issues and such, so i know how you feel. everyone left. after a year, i probably have more passion for the club than i did when they were in the top league, because its a clean club, no corruption. and i dont miss any of the old players, because its the club that matters.
Zlatan has no wish to play for Juve in Serie B, that is somewhat understandable, but the way he shows this is f*cking disgraceful. and i bet noone in the Juventus squad wants to keep Zlatan after what he's said and done.

my hometown team was demoted 2 leagues down a year ago, because of money issues and such, so i know how you feel. everyone left. after a year, i probably have more passion for the club than i did when they were in the top league, because its a clean club, no corruption. and i dont miss any of the old players, because its the club that matters.
Zlatan has no wish to play for Juve in Serie B, that is somewhat understandable, but the way he shows this is f*cking disgraceful. and i bet noone in the Juventus squad wants to keep Zlatan after what he's said and done.


Seconded.

And Juve will most likely keep Del Piero, Nedved and Buffon. That's all they need to promote, in addition to having faith in the youngsters.

Zlatan isn't so indispensable, because Juve have Bojinov and, after all, they're in Serie B.

Crespo is a great buy. I wish Barca had got him... :(





I completely disagree. I rate Crespo much higher than Cruz or Recoba. And I'm sure Crespo will start at Inter. He has to

Using him only in second halves is a waste, IMO. You guys have a great attacker in Crespo, he'll deliver for sure, unlike Adriano.

Oh and, does this mean Zlatan won't be coming? I know he was linked to you, but Crespo's transfer could automatically cancel the potential transfer of Zlatan and that's a good thing for Internazionale.


He's only better than those two in finishing off scrappy chances inside the box and as a target man. We had his identical in Vieri and he had great troubles connecting with our other forwards.

The beauty of Cruz is that he's not solely dependent on others to provide for him. He can gather the ball himself and create chance both for himself and others. He drops down almost like a midfielder and distributes the ball really well. King Recoba is similar in that respect except that he's a great dribbler and playmaker who can play just about any position in the attack. That's why his services in my opinion are more valuable to the squad than Crespo's.

Now if we were talking about the Crespo of Parma and Lazio, then I'd agree to him being a fulltime starter, but now? He's just not worthy in my opinion.

I think that his greatest abilities (finishing and intelligent movement inside the box) would be perfect for us in the second half of decisive games.

Cruz and Recoba are great tealents, but far too inconsistent.

Crespo will start with Adriano as long as Zlatan doesn't come.

Great Buy.

I'm hoping he would be a key player for Inter in this coming season.


dude...how long have you been watching this team play?

Recoba is the definition of inconsistency...he is best coming off the bench.

I have seen him disappear in too many matches.

Cruz was our most consistent forward last year. He just needs the confidence of his coach. Same goes for King Recoba.

He's only better than those two in finishing off scrappy chances inside the box and as a target man. We had his identical in Vieri and he had great troubles connecting with our other forwards.

The beauty of Cruz is that he's not solely dependent on others to provide for him. He can gather the ball himself and create chance both for himself and others. He drops down almost like a midfielder and distributes the ball really well. King Recoba is similar in that respect except that he's a great dribbler and playmaker who can play just about any position in the attack. That's why his services in my opinion are more valuable to the squad than Crespo's.

Now if we were talking about the Crespo of Parma and Lazio, then I'd agree to him being a fulltime starter, but now? He's just not worthy in my opinion.

I think that his greatest abilities (finishing and intelligent movement inside the box) would be perfect for us in the second half of decisive games.

But you do need a finisher, someone like Crespo to play alongside Adriano.

It's better IMO to have two different players.

So Cruz will not get too many chances to play in starter 11 or even play coming from the bench?

So Cruz will not get too many chances to play in starter 11 or even play coming from the bench?


So far he didn't get the minutes he deserved, and now with Crespo in the picture, I don't think his situation improved.

I think Cruz has a lot of quality, but I would pick Crespo instead, and I believe so would Mancini.

Cruz needs to go if he doesn't play much.

dude...how long have you been watching this team play?

Recoba is the definition of inconsistency...he is best coming off the bench.

I have seen him disappear in too many matches.


His goalscoring ratio in time alloted to play says otherwise.......We haven't had a single coach put up an honest effort in getting him consistent play.


Consistency can only be achieved from consistent play. You can't have a player rot on the bench all year, then give him an emergency start due to some untimely situation and expect him to perform for you at full capacity like some instant product that you only need water to add to.

His goalscoring ratio in time alloted to play says otherwise.......We haven't had a single coach put up an honest effort in getting him consistent play.


Consistency can only be achieved from consistent play. You can't have a player rot on the bench all year, then give him an emergency start due to some untimely situation and expect him to perform for you at full capacity like some instant product that you only need water to add to.


Well, the fact that Recoba remains benched regardless of the coach tells you something.

Maybe the problem lies with him.

But you do need a finisher, someone like Crespo to play alongside Adriano.

It's better IMO to have two different players.


I agree. But in your opinion, how much do you think that Crespo and Vieri differ as footballers? I'm not gonna be presumptive enough to say that just because Adriano and Vieri never worked that Crespo and Adriano wont either, but I'm very skeptical about the two starting alongside one another, man.

Why they won't let him go? I would like to see him signing for Roma. There was such a possibility but Inter didn't agree.

I agree. But in your opinion, how much do you think that Crespo and Vieri differ as footballers? I'm not gonna be presumptive enough to say that just because Adriano and Vieri never worked that Crespo and Adriano wont either, but I'm very skeptical about the two starting alongside one another, man.


Crespo >>> Vieri

To answer your question, the difference between Crespo and Vieri is that Crespo is a lot more efficient. They both tap in, but Crespo is far superior there. I would be excited to have him in FCB.

Internazionale striker Obafemi Martins has asked to be placed on the transfer list.

The 21-year-old informed the Nerazzurri of his decision upon hearing the news that Hernan Crespo had signed from Premiership champions Chelsea.

With the likes of Adriano and Julio Cruz also at the San Siro, Martins would have had to scrap for a regular starting berth, but he has chosen instead to seek out a new club.

There was plenty of interest in the forward last term, but Inter's valuation of €25 million (£17.4 million) deterred the suitors.

According to Martins' agent, Premiership clubs Tottenham, Newcastle and Portsmouth are possible destinations.

Spanish outfit Valencia have also been strongly linked with a move for the Nigerian


Why Cruz didn't ask for permit on departure? :nape:

Well, the fact that Recoba remains benched regardless of the coach tells you something.

Maybe the problem lies with him.


Yes, that Italian coaches are pure dog**** and should be barred from coaching.......or atleast barred from having authoritative powers over King Recoba. He should have his own personal coach (a coach that has the powers to designate a spot for him week in and week out) separate from everyone else that he only answers to.


btw, we really appreciate you foreign folk from other team threads coming in here and boosting our team post count...........hurhurhur. We've really been struggling over here with dialogue over the past year and a half.

Yes, that Italian coaches are pure dog**** and should be barred from coaching.......or atleast barred from having authoritative powers over King Recoba. He should have his own personal coach (a coach that has the powers to designate a spot for him week in and week out) separate from everyone else that he only answers to.


btw, we really appreciate you foreign folk from other team threads coming in here and boosting our team post count...........hurhurhur. We've really been struggling over here with dialogue over the past year and a half.


(H) lol

Crespo >>> Vieri

To answer your question, the difference between Crespo and Vieri is that Crespo is a lot more efficient. They both tap in, but Crespo is far superior there. I would be excited to have him in FCB.


Let's hope so, bro. Because I'm not a big fan of that prototype of a forward.....especially at this advanced age with all that wear and tear on their body.

Why Cruz didn't ask for permit on departure? :nape:



****, it is.

His goalscoring ratio in time alloted to play says otherwise.......We haven't had a single coach put up an honest effort in getting him consistent play.


Consistency can only be achieved from consistent play. You can't have a player rot on the bench all year, then give him an emergency start due to some untimely situation and expect him to perform for you at full capacity like some instant product that you only need water to add to.

not much use arguing over Recoba with someone who calls him King....

He can't hack it...thats why he doesn't play...

he's had plenty of chances...I agree with what was said before...the coaches see the player in practice...so they see alot more...he can't get time under any coach...must be the player

so Martins wants to leave :nape:

unfortunate...he wants more playing time with a team that won't compete for trophies :rolleyes:

Thats his choice...he can't be garunteed a starting place at Inter...thats part of it

hopefully we'll tell him to shut up and play on...kinda suprising if you ask me

Man Martins is such a waste of great talent going abroad. Atleast Inter should Loan him out so that way when crespo is done, Martins can come back with more experience.

I'd really hate to see Martins and/or Crus go as both love inter and are great strikers...

But yet we continue to keep adriano as a starter and he has done nothing.

Hell I'll say it: King Recoba > Adriano

so Martins wants to leave :nape:

unfortunate...he wants more playing time with a team that won't compete for trophies :rolleyes:

Thats his choice...he can't be garunteed a starting place at Inter...thats part of it

hopefully we'll tell him to shut up and play on...kinda suprising if you ask me


Why? Martins plays his heart out for Inter week in and week out and yet he is still second choice to adriano. Some of the coaching and transfer moves seem to be a slap in his face, especially considering his age.

Im not really defending Zlatan, but I dont recall him speaking even one word on this whole matter.

Its his agent, who is supposedly well known for being a money-eyed human.

But the tree wont shake without the wind..

not much use arguing over Recoba with someone who calls him King....

He can't hack it...thats why he doesn't play...

he's had plenty of chances...I agree with what was said before...the coaches see the player in practice...so they see alot more...he can't get time under any coach...must be the player

http://www.goal.com/images/190_news.jpg




Definitely, bro. It's a useless endeavour to debate Recoba with me, it is. Now what do you think of Martins opting to bail the second Crespo is signed? Good choice on his part, or should he be manning up and fighting for his position on this team for a coach who practices favouritism?


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****, I was typing this before you posted that response, Solo........

Why? Martins plays his heart out for Inter week in and week out and yet he is still second choice to adriano. Some of the coaching and transfer moves seem to be a slap in his face, especially considering his age.

I don't know...I really wish he would stay...where is that story from anyway

I don't really see it as a slap in the face...everyone knew we would get another striker

Crespo is not as selfish as Vieri and he has a good personality. I can see him doing the pivot really well, especially for Adriano. Crespo rolls, Adriano hits it with the left and bang.

I don't know...I really wish he would stay...where is that story from anyway

I don't really see it as a slap in the face...everyone knew we would get another striker

Yes but everyone thought it would be another big man to put more pressure on Adriano, not someone to take martins role... *sigh* I guess part of me just wished that Martins would stay at inter for aslong as possible.

Crespo is a fantastic addition. Don't forget, here was a player that loved the club and actually produced. I really think we made the wrong choice in letting him go and sticking with Vieri way back when as "our number 1 man" because we couldn't accomodate to the thought of having "two number 1 men." Aye.

I definately think Crespo can link up better with Adriano than Vieri did with him (and they played very well together, remember against Ajax? Classic.) Finally we have a CF type who will play upfront, instead of dropping back a lot (ala Cruz) swing out to the wings (ala Adriano and Chino) and who actually has size (unlike Martins).

People may look down on Crespo for his EPl years, but without a doubt he's made for the Serie A. He's played his best in this league and I still think he can rise to any challenge that comes to face him. Crespo has proven his worth on all levels, and I'm expecting nothing but the best from him. Hopefully he will put the needed pressure on Adriano to help Adri play more consistently himself.

-------Adriano ---------- Crespo :rockman:

Yes but everyone thought it would be another big man to put more pressure on Adriano, not someone to take martins role... *sigh* I guess part of me just wished that Martins would stay at inter for aslong as possible.

Crepso isn't there to take his role...totally different players they are

Martins needs to realize his place...he may go somewhere else and have a regular spot (thats fine)...but it won't be for a big club...look at any other of the big clubs

for example

Barca
Real
Man U.
Chelsea
Milan
Arsenal

he would not be a gaurunteed starter

http://www.goal.com/images/190_news.jpg




Definitely, bro. It's a useless endeavour to debate Recoba with me, it is. Now what do you think of Martins opting to bail the second Crespo is signed? Good choice on his part, or should he be manning up and fighting for his position on this team for a coach who practices favouritism?


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****, I was typing this before you posted that response, Solo........

Martins should man up and fight for a spot, but I sorta fear that he won't chose to, that he will end up at Tottenham, which would be terrible. Here's a guy who has blazing speed, who I still believe to be a major player in the making, especially in Italy where the defenders are regularly slow.

Not to mention Martins has given Milan's backline and that of Juve more problems than Adriano ever has in big games.

Losing Martins would be a terrible loss. He's nearly as untouchable as Adriano in my book.

With the additions of Vieira and Crespo, I'm starting to wonder if we aren't at an end wiht transfers and such. We've patched up all of our weak spots.

RB backup (Maicon)
LB & LB Backup (Grosso & Maxwell)
CM & CM backup (Vieira & Dacourt)
ST (Crespo)

Unless Martins does leave, I don't really see us going after anyone else of major value.

Shame there's no Recoba leaving rumors this year around. It shocks me every summer that goes buy and he's still on our paylist.

Crepso isn't there to take his role...totally different players they are

Martins needs to realize his place...he may go somewhere else and have a regular spot (thats fine)...but it won't be for a big club...look at any other of the big clubs

for example

Barca
Real
Man U.
Chelsea
Milan
Arsenal

he would not be a gaurunteed starter

Crespo may not directly be taking his spot, but in a way he is. Still, without a doubt, Adriano is the main starter of this team. So with Crespo coming in, it pretty much bars Martin's, atleast from the start, of being Adriano's main partner.

I really don't think Crespo will take Adriano's spot. It's just not likely to happen. And even if it did, that would mean that Martins, Cruz, and Chino would have to beat out Adriano then to partner Crespo. Impossible situation IMO. Martins at best will be seen as our 3rd striker.

Even with all of this aside, he should still stay. Crespo is 31, and I still have faith in Martins being a major part of this club's future. That's enough enough reasons right there. :chew:

Can someone tell me from which season this shirt is, sorry for the poor quality:

http://www.soccergaming.tv/attachment.php?attachmentid=128956&stc=1

I bought this shirt for 3 € at a second hand shop (H) Couldnt leave it there for 3 €

Sorta tough to tell with the picture, but due to the rounded ending of the stripes at the bottom I think it's from two seasons ago. But I'm not so sure. I'm pretty sure this season's went straight down.

What season was it that we had that yellow/orange 3rd kit? It had that style.

It was 2003-2004 then i guess.

Wow, this thread just took off today huh? The Crespo signing leaves me to believe you will see Crespo starting alongside Adriano. That is the best mix IMO... You have Adriano who likes to move around ALOT, from side to center and back and forth etc... Crespo will most likely stay centralized allowing him to connect on any Adriano cross and perhaps rebound off his shot.

This leaves Martins as a backup, although a backup who will see tons of time. I hope he can undertand his place on the team. If anything, this will leave Cruz more screw than anyone else in terms of playing time IMO. I guess time will tell.

Crespo is perfect for the squad and most importantly he really wants to be here and win something special. He plays with his heart and his heart bleeds black and blue.

I think Crespo is a great player, I really hope Martins dosen't leave, because he is one of a kind. I wouldn't mind Cruz leaving, now we have a better player that plays the same role.

Crespos return @ Inter would not be much better than his eventual return @ Chelsea a season ago. He is a Milan kind of player and he likes to perform under Ancelotti.