It is almost here…
By: Gianfranco | February 11th, 2009For the first time that I can remember the Derby is more about players missing, than those actually playing. The usual cast of characters that have made Derbies between Inter and Milan epic, find themselves out of the match through injuries and lack of form. It is hard to swallow without Rino and Kaka, but even the lack of Materazzi, for better or for worse, gives the Derby a same place different faces kind of feel.
I would like to think that Milan has the players to step in and fill the void. Ronaldinho will have a chance to show that he can in fact be a gamer and put his stamp on a game without Kaka present, while David Beckham has added a new dimension to the spot once occupied by arguably one of the best DM’s in the World. This video should help remind any of the naysayers of Rino’s presence both on and off the pitch. These players will surely be missed, but it is games like these that help create new stars, new memories, and hopefully another notch for Milan in the Derby standings!
Special thanks to Milan Offside regular Mike aka Mele for finding this gem. Believe it or not someone even gave him a blog! If you are a fan of Football Manager, then you need to check it out here.
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Offtopic, but I said my school is playing our biggest rival tomorrow night. So i want to make a big sign to sneak into the game. Anyone have any good ideas for what I should have it say?
The town we are playing is Belmont, their color is maroon. If anyone has any creative ideas it would be great! The can of course be offensive, but it’s a school event so nothing too blunt. The more clever and subtle the better
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Gian – well summed up regarding points over style.
As any good gameshow host knows, points make prizes!
Im glad that you nailed Carlo too, even the die hard Carlo fans (if there are any left!) know how badly he handles having to move away from his fave formation or favorite players and this has cost us time and time again, hence 3rd place.
Inter have more of their regulars back for sunday and looking like they are all fired up.
We’ve got to count on slowdrof! Shiiiiiiit!
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E – hmm, that slight dig @ roma has made me raise an eyebrow in respect! Im putting away the flash-bang grenades – (its getting waaaaay too smokey in here) but may bring them back out post derby lol!
Mike – why not make mention of a famous victory (ala milan – inter 6-0 ouch!)
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right E, and your originality has no bounds. you’re really cracking me up here with your down syndrome comment…
gian, my apologies for being quite the shit stirrer today. but stupidity annoys me. perpetual stupidity even more so. although, its always fun to take the piss every now and again, especially with inter merda. all in a day’s work.
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I like how everyone’s trying to be tough in a blog. Haha.
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Right that does it Panna!!!!!!!!
Outside, NOW! lol
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The game’s gonna be great. Is Kaladze back? I dont want to see Favalli or Senderos at the back.
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well it was a fantastic day of blogging with you guys for me im going to sleep now. and gian you are a great blog moderator, this one of the best run blogs around. you really know how to handle a dire situation and start an interesting debate or conversation from your always well informed posts. sure you have some bias but dont we all; so on behalf of myself and perhaps some others here..we are lucky to have a great writer like you.
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U guys are gonna sleep? I just got up here in India.
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ditto here Samuel on both counts.
1.The quality of the Milan Offside.
2.The need 4 sleep!Laters peeps.
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Kaladhze is back Ranjeet i know i couldn’t be the only one worried about our backline woes, but Kaladze hasnt been the most consistent defender either this season.
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on that account avia, im seriously out and Ranjeet Nesta is back but he will be on the bench.
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True,but I think i’ll take him over Favacrap or Send(him back)eros.
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yeah man im gradually falling asleep as i type..see you guys in a few hours!
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Samuel, cant thank you enough for the praise, and though I dont say as much as I should it is the discussion that goes on here (save the personal attacks and roman plague) that brings my ideas further and makes for solid posts, you keeps keep discussion flowing because most of all you have a ton of quality knowledge and no the difference between being a fan and fan-boy/girl. Thanks again…so know that we all hugged it out, my recap will be up in the AM, and if Ro is around I need to know how you want to handle the match photo, I have come to rely on them and I want to know if you have any quality ideas cooked up seeing that it is Paolo last’s derby and the plethora of InterMerda pictures are pricelessly hilarious.
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anytime gian, i try to my best to be as mature as i can here and keep a discussion going. anxiously waiting for that next post. back to my sleep now
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* I try my best to be* and Ranjeet Kaladze was so bad in the first half of the season that I’d put him right up there on the level of Dorf, Senderos in terms of horrible performances.
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@ E don’t bring people that has disabilities into this. It’s not right, and if you are going to keep making comments on here please keep it civil. Leave comments like the one above out of them, please.
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I have one in mind Gian but I want to keep it a secret from the rest of the blog until I send it to you…can I send what I’m thinking of here acmilan[at]theoffside[dot]com?
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Ronnie can be the determine factor this sunday…
He is not doing bad actually….
But he have to compete with Kaka for the position and so far Kaka is the better player…
The formation changing when Carletto decides to play Seedorf as Kaka supporter in midfields have also ruin his chance to involve more in Milan’s game…
Dont forget the fact he stole Kaka’s spot in the team early in the season and become our top scorer back then…
He looks impressive in the Brazil vs Italy game…
I always belive in him…later
http://acmilan-fanatic.blogspot.com
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Sure, inter may have more fans, but Milan have the AC! Lol! Whatever
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Yes ro
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Blogs?
If anyone wants to share Kaka offside with me (more like take over but shh), then e-mail Darly telling him that.
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I’d just like to say my school won 74-44.
fucking owned.
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2270/216/23/747805014/n747805014_5737658_3403.jpg
Hopefully this is a good omen!Posted from
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72*
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