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I missed that part!! WOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
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AC Milan Thread [2010/2011]
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I missed that part!! WOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I think the question is why Seedorf hasn't retired yet ...
the result isn't too much of a surprise considering the lineup Allegri decided to field ...
but before I get to that, let's clear up a couple of things:
- Milan's objective this season is clearly the league, not Europe -- just look at the ineligible winter signings ... as I've already said, even just Cassano being available would completely change Milan's outlook; but even then, they'd only have been outside contenders ...
- I'd like to note that the ref and linesmen were pretty poor ... offside calls incorrectly made, fouls on the edge of the box not called, fouls not called when defenders were clearly leading with the elbow going into aerial challenges, fouls for high-foot on the edge of the box not called ... all in crucial areas, that could have led to crucial, match-changing events ...
- if Milan had to concede, I'm glad the goal was from a counter, since I consider it the most pathetic approach to scoring ...
- shame Zlatan's overhead doesn't count ...
now, back to the selection stuff ...
there is no doubt that with Pirlo and Boateng injured, there was going to be an obvious lack of creativity and energy (respectively) missing in the middle of the pitch ... but this has been known for a while, so selecting a starting midfield with zero passing ability is inexcusable: considering it comprised a defender, an exclusive tackler, a sh!t frenchie, and a sadly pathetic Clarence Seedorf ...
Allegri clearly admitted his mistake by withdrawing Seedorf at the half, but there is no justification for starting him, coz he's been nothing but crap all season ... the second half was much better because of the change, but there was a lot more lacking in my eyes, and it should have been there from the start ...
I'd have wanted Allegri to be bold in the home leg, starting Merkel as the coordinating passer, in front of Gattuso and Sokratis (whose tackling has actually been impressive), allowing Thiago Silva to play in the heart of defence ... yes, Yepes did produce a couple of great saves from Gomes, but with more passing ability on the pitch, his headers wouldn't have been needed ... and yes, that means Pato would have started ...
clearly, Allegri wasn't ready to trust the youth options he had available, despite the more experienced options he opted having shown nothing to merit selection this season ...
the tie isn't done, by any means, and the second leg will have to see Max be braver with his selections and tactics ...
on the positive side for me, Raffie played well: some truly classy touches, and a couple of excellent attempts, but his delivery was lacking ...
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p.s. I had to watch this recorded, so I've just got done, and I've also had time to soak in the immediate press reactions ...
I really wish there was a "crowd only" audio option on these broadcasts ... English commentary on the international feed is always shameless, and the in-match "analysis" is consistently ignorant bilge ...
FSC's Warren Barton didn't disappoint in continuing that trend in the half-time and post-match analyses; again, what a disgrace to journalistic integrity ...
the post-match reactions from the coaches and players have been nothing surprising, though I wish Allegri would have been probed further on his selections and tactics ...
the result isn't too much of a surprise considering the lineup Allegri decided to field ...
but before I get to that, let's clear up a couple of things:
- Milan's objective this season is clearly the league, not Europe -- just look at the ineligible winter signings ... as I've already said, even just Cassano being available would completely change Milan's outlook; but even then, they'd only have been outside contenders ...
- I'd like to note that the ref and linesmen were pretty poor ... offside calls incorrectly made, fouls on the edge of the box not called, fouls not called when defenders were clearly leading with the elbow going into aerial challenges, fouls for high-foot on the edge of the box not called ... all in crucial areas, that could have led to crucial, match-changing events ...
- if Milan had to concede, I'm glad the goal was from a counter, since I consider it the most pathetic approach to scoring ...
- shame Zlatan's overhead doesn't count ...
now, back to the selection stuff ...
there is no doubt that with Pirlo and Boateng injured, there was going to be an obvious lack of creativity and energy (respectively) missing in the middle of the pitch ... but this has been known for a while, so selecting a starting midfield with zero passing ability is inexcusable: considering it comprised a defender, an exclusive tackler, a sh!t frenchie, and a sadly pathetic Clarence Seedorf ...
Allegri clearly admitted his mistake by withdrawing Seedorf at the half, but there is no justification for starting him, coz he's been nothing but crap all season ... the second half was much better because of the change, but there was a lot more lacking in my eyes, and it should have been there from the start ...
I'd have wanted Allegri to be bold in the home leg, starting Merkel as the coordinating passer, in front of Gattuso and Sokratis (whose tackling has actually been impressive), allowing Thiago Silva to play in the heart of defence ... yes, Yepes did produce a couple of great saves from Gomes, but with more passing ability on the pitch, his headers wouldn't have been needed ... and yes, that means Pato would have started ...
clearly, Allegri wasn't ready to trust the youth options he had available, despite the more experienced options he opted having shown nothing to merit selection this season ...
the tie isn't done, by any means, and the second leg will have to see Max be braver with his selections and tactics ...
on the positive side for me, Raffie played well: some truly classy touches, and a couple of excellent attempts, but his delivery was lacking ...
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p.s. I had to watch this recorded, so I've just got done, and I've also had time to soak in the immediate press reactions ...
I really wish there was a "crowd only" audio option on these broadcasts ... English commentary on the international feed is always shameless, and the in-match "analysis" is consistently ignorant bilge ...
FSC's Warren Barton didn't disappoint in continuing that trend in the half-time and post-match analyses; again, what a disgrace to journalistic integrity ...
the post-match reactions from the coaches and players have been nothing surprising, though I wish Allegri would have been probed further on his selections and tactics ...
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Joe Jordan is not just a mean Scotsman, he's also a former Milan player. WTF was Gattuso thinking? Pictures are hilarious because Jordan's face seems to get tougher the longer it all goes on, almost like he's relishing a fight.
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The big game coming up, Milan vs Napoli. I hope that the match ends in a draw. Milan have a slight advantage with Lavezzi being suspended.
Im not gonna lie after watching todays game. Im gonna tip my hats to Milan. Well deserved number 1 spot. Kevin Prince-Boateng and Pato 
. Gattuso's Headbutt !!!!. oh yea and van Bommel 
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I seriously think this has been Milan's best balanced squad I've seen in a while. Very nice and best of luck to this season focus!!!
. Gattuso's Headbutt !!!!. oh yea and van Bommel ...I seriously think this has been Milan's best balanced squad I've seen in a while. Very nice and best of luck to this season focus!!!
despite having an excellent goals-to-games ratio, Pato had not sparkled this season, and was no longer an undisputed starter ... The Duck had a point to prove, and boy did he prove it! hopefully its not just a flash in the pan to get the critics off his back ... if he can continue in this kind of form through the match in London, Milan are still alive in Europe ...
Jankulovski was the other man on the pitch who impressed me, rolling back the years at times to when he was one of the best wingbacks in the world ... if he starts against Spurs, I get the feeling he'll score ...
the last point is about a man not on the pitch: Antonio Cassano ... he always clicks with other mercurial talent on his team, and his influence off the pitch was clearly visible: Boateng made a point to run over to him on the bench after scoring, while Pato reserved a special embrace for him after scoring his goal ...
Jankulovski was the other man on the pitch who impressed me, rolling back the years at times to when he was one of the best wingbacks in the world ... if he starts against Spurs, I get the feeling he'll score ...
the last point is about a man not on the pitch: Antonio Cassano ... he always clicks with other mercurial talent on his team, and his influence off the pitch was clearly visible: Boateng made a point to run over to him on the bench after scoring, while Pato reserved a special embrace for him after scoring his goal ...
Recrero152
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Well, that was a relatively comfortable win for Milan with Napoli rarely threatning and with Milan having full control of the game. Well done.
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So Kaka's coming home this summer, right?
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poet11;2993734 said:
Tatars got money.
http://www.marca.com/2011/03/01/futbol/equipos/real_madrid/1298993679.html
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