AC Milan general spiel

[vtec]

i hope they ship this asshole out:

Emerson: Unhappy With So Little Playing Time

Milan's Brazilian midfielder Emerson is frustrated with the amount of playing time that coach Carlo Ancelotti has given him at the club.

Emerson has admitted his frustration concerning his virtually permanent seat on the Rossonero bench during match days. The player known as the 'Puma' has had a tough time since he joined Milan from Real Madrid in 2007, struggling with injuries and form.

The Brazilian midfielder was a late second-half substitute for the Rossoneri in their 3-0 victory over Sampdoria at the weekend, and he is not happy with his eternal substitute role at the Milan giants.

“I'm sincere, I cannot be happy to play so little. Now I am fit and available to the coach,â€

[p_maldini_3]

[The MAN]

I'd play Favalli besides Bonera.... with Nesta not registered, and Kaladze out, its pentalizing us, I would not want to play Maldini in this one unless we absolutely have to...any news on Senderos, is this asshole planning on playing this term or what?

Its not only Emerson who's bitching at not playing much in the 10% of the time when he's not fucking injured, apprently, the traitor too not happy, what a piece of shit, maybe he should know now that 2 years on, and with 4 different coaches at 2 different teams, perhaps him not playing might have a little to do with the fact he's garbage

[vtec]

[Lumir]

LOL
We signed Beckham...
Where this team is heading at???

We need fresh legs! Well some marketing would do...

[The MAN]

What kind of fucked up shit is this?

The BF is only interested in getting celebrities it seems, it looks only for marketing. Well, he's gonna respectfully fuck off in 4-5 months so sure, whatever. It just adds to the general perception that the BF is a moron who has no clear direction for this club

[p_maldini_3]

i dont know what to think.

i've always admired beckham as a player, but now hes playing on my team... what the fuck BF. we are becoming the new galacticos, and i dont like it.

[p_maldini_3]

HE CHOSE MILAN
10/22/2008 1:21:00 PM
If 65,000 spectators go to watch the match against Sampdoria, it means that people like Milan. And the arrival of David Beckham will bring more fans rather than fewer ones. Here is Galliani and Ancelotti.

David Beckham was born in London on May 2nd 1975. English national team, currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy, team of the Major League Soccer. Second in the Golden Ball award of 1999 and in the FIFA World Player 1999 and 2001. He's also one of the most famous and affirmed players in the world. Inserted by Pele in the FIFA 100, the list of the best players ever. In 2007 he ended up being in the list of the most influential celebrities in the world of Forbes, whereas the Time will place him in the Time 100 Heroes & Icons. Beckham is also one of the few English players to have played 100 games with the shirt of his national team of whom he was a captain for 58 games, from November 15th 2000 up to July 2nd 2006.

This is what Adriano Galliani said about him this morning at the Malpensa airport: "Will he arrive? Yes, I think so. He will stay at Milan on loan for some month, we are talking about it with his agent. We shall register him for some months and then he will leave. Beckham has chosen Milan. Our team is very competitive and will remain so, but Beckham is something different and intriguing. Milan is not collecting cards, Milan is very proud of the policy it has. We are the only club going against the current: the people go to the stadium to watch Milan. It's not a coincidence that 65,000 people go to watch Milan-Sampdoria. If the 65,000 go to the stadium, it means that Milan is a product which they like. Beckham will most likely bring more fans rather than fewer ones to the stadium."

And this is what Carlo Ancelotti said about David Beckham: "For me it will be a pleasure. Beckham is a serious athlete, a great professional. If he will be available for four months with us, we will be very happy. If he will be available for Milan, he will evidently be both for Italy and Europe."

[maro]

It'll make you loads of cash, Mouldyknee. It's hard to see how it can weaken your side - no doubt he won't start too many games, though I imagine he'll come off the bench in a few. One of the funny things about Beckham, as you've probably heard me say before, is that he's worth so much more money if he changes clubs. He will bring in masses of revenue through shirt sales. His value if he changes clubs is totally disproportionate to his contributions on the pitch. Personally I think it's clever and cynical. I shudder to imagine the actual economics involved, but I should think that everyone involved is going to come out very happy indeed and with a fair bit more dosh in the pocket.

[p_maldini_3]

considering we had 65k fans in the stands vs. sampdoria, adding beckham will only increase that number...

[maro]

I'm not sure the fans who actually go to the games could give a shite about Beckham. It's those who like to watch him on tv while sharing a seahorse-on-a-stick that Galliani has his eye on.

[p_maldini_3]

[RomaShield27]

Replacing one fake superstar in Seedorf with another fake superstar in Beckham...? Good move.

[San Paolo]

will they sell his shirts on the online store i wonder?

[p_maldini_3]

[p_maldini_3]

at the half, we're up by 2, inzaghi and gattuso on the sheet.

kaka' is having a field day, assists on both goals after great buildup play.

[SuperPippo9]

how was gattuso's goal and more importantly did he celebrate as if he has scored in the world cup final???

[p_maldini_3]

he just walked back...

[RomaShield27]

What Beckham can add to the maestros of Milan
Fabio Capello's threat to drop David Beckham has poured cold water on any underlying cynicism about his AC Milan move

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/20 ... ll-acmilan



Picture the scenario. Milan win a free-kick in a central position near the edge of the penalty area and, while panicked opponents fret over the construction of a defensive wall, the collision of egos begins. Ronaldinho senses the chance to chip into the far corner, Kaka spies an opportunity to swerve round the blockers and in. Andrea Pirlo waves his disapproval, crying vulnerability to the goalkeeper's right, while Andriy Shevchenko and Clarence Seedorf argue that this is theirs to blast. "Sorry, lads," pipes up the new arrival through that familiar Leytonstone lilt. "This one is mine."

David Beckham is aiming to prolong his England career by signing on loan for the Rossoneri, a warning from Fabio Capello that he will select only players featuring regularly for their clubs apparently heeded. The 33-year-old trained with Arsenal at the same stage last year. Capello's confidants at Milan will keep the national coach updated on his state of fitness and the midfielder will be available for selection, in Serie A and possibly even in the Uefa Cup, with an unlikely opportunity to showcase his talents at a serious level of European competition gratefully grasped.

The club's vice-president, Adriano Galliani, described the mooted inclusion of Beckham alongside Ronaldinho and Kaka as "a dream team". "Football today is not just about tactics and technical abilities," he said. "It's about full stadia and sponsors. The stadia will only fill up with superstars like Beckham." That hinted at a lavish publicity stunt, a means of using an iconic figure to sell replica jerseys - Massimo Ambrosini wears No23 and Pato No7 at San Siro, so Brand Beckham must latch on to a new number - and increasing match-day revenues rather than adding to Carlo Ancelotti's options on the pitch.

Yet Milan's long-serving coach was gushing in his enthusiasm for the proposed deal last night. "For me it's a pleasure," he said. "If he comes, he could play in every midfield role." His team have shown signs of improvement recently, buoyed by a derby victory over Internazionale, even if they remain a club exiled from the Champions League. But what, in truth, would Beckham truly offer?

Certainly the Rossoneri do not need his experience. Their midfield already boasts Gennaro Gattuso (30), Ambrosini (31), Pirlo (29), Seedorf (32) and Emerson (32). Some 15 of their 28-man first-team squad are over 30, with Paolo Maldini aged 40. Their Brazilian contingent - swollen by Ronaldinho's arrival in the summer - provide much of the attacking creativity. Milan may not be what they once were but the reputations of their personnel carry weight; forcing passage into this team will be no small feat.

Ancelotti would potentially have to rejig his entire approach to include the Englishman. At full strength the Italian favours a 4-3-2-1 formation, with width from full-back allowing the likes of Kaka and Ronaldinho to roam off a lone striker. Beckham has played deeper at times for England recently but would be displacing one of Gattuso, Pirlo or Ambrosini - a celebrated trio of European Cup winners - or the younger Mathieu Flamini to sit on the right of Milan's midfield three. Quite how any of those would react to losing his spot to a player who has spent all but 17 months at Los Angeles Galaxy remains to be seen.

Regardless, the former England captain is surely at a stage in his career where he needs younger players around him to provide pace and movement. Flamini and Pato are effectively this side's legs - Kaka has had his injury problems - and although Milan have a sprinkling of youth they do not have as much as they would like. In that context Beckham can only hope for a bit-part role at best, and would that be enough for Capello to justify his selection?

He does retain an ability to make a mark in a cameo. He has played only 32 minutes of England's last four internationals but remains a calm head and gave an indication of what he can offer against Kazakhstan earlier this month. Albeit up against one cramping left-back, long since frazzled by Theo Walcott, there were glimpses of his best as he whipped in a series of devilish crosses from the right. One found its mark, setting Wayne Rooney up for his second goal. There was even a burst of pace to leave his marker gasping.

Serie A will offer far more to confront his talent but Beckham has always been comfortable sitting deeper, conjuring centres which still tug defenders forward to deal with his threat, leaving a void behind which speedier players can exploit. Milan may lack a target man to benefit from his crosses but Pato might relish any space he creates. The deal feels more like a marriage of convenience than an opportunity for Beckham to illuminate Serie A. Even so, Brand Beckham is heading for the fashion capital of the world.

[The MAN]