Just some Sunday ranting

By: Gianfranco | July 22nd, 2007

I would like to take this opportunity to expand a bit on some great comments from J and K on a past post. The guys brought up some great points about the defense being on the wrong side of thirty, but having the potential to be well cycled and rested throughout the season. Eight years is optimistic for Nesta but he has three more almost guaranteed, this is why the Cannavaro rumors are not all that bad. Canna can come in and play alongside whomever so that everyone can be consistently rested. This also allows some more flexibility in the wingbacks so that guys like Kaladze, Janks, Cafu, Oddo, and Serginho can be cycled throughout. The way it stands right now Milan can probably field two solid defenses, just a bit old. This does not mean we cannot get a little help from some Azzuri studs like Canna or Zambrotta, which is probably where the focus should be.

A big name is not necessary up front but the front office should not blatantly lie to the fans about seeking world class talent. A while back I posted about this season’s ticket sales being the highest on record, it may have had a little something to do with all the transfer banter but it is time to deliver on all the talk. The Suazo failure was truly a disgrace and the rest of the transfer window is taking on the same tone. Other than the main man Shehan I do not think many fans are even expecting or want Ronaldinho, but an able bodied striker is a must to compliment old man Pippo and company. The next coming weeks will really make or break this off-season for the Rossoneri and really let the fans know if we can expect a true contender in the Seria A.

Chew on this:
Milan 17 Scudettos
Inter 15 Scudettos

We cannot let those numbers get any closer!!!!




Category Category: Azzuri, Moves, Seria A

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  • k |  July 22nd, 2007 at 9:46 am

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    and if we must get a big name give galliani’s right arm for david villa… he is better(okay i may be saying this only coz we cant get the others) than any of the other names and not to mention younger… keep that 15-17 talk away from (oh damn, made me vomit again)

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  • Martha |  July 22nd, 2007 at 11:49 am

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    But … isn’t Canna 33? How will he help with the aging defense problem?

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  • k |  July 22nd, 2007 at 12:47 pm

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    well we arent going to get canna… thats gotta be one of the worst “journalistic” attempts to try and conjure up a story… what canna basically said was that he wants to win the champions league finally since it was the only trophy he hasnt won… and with this statement it was somehow deduced that since ac milan’s recent record in the champions league is much better than madrid and all other teams for that matter, he will join milan so he can win the champions league.. thats just by far the story with the least weight attached to all summer

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  • Gianfranco |  July 22nd, 2007 at 5:59 pm

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    Canna at 33 in Milan is a potential for seven more seasons! Just a thought but look at the longevity of that defense…Billy, Paolo, and Cafu

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  • k |  July 22nd, 2007 at 9:00 pm

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    i dont know if you have thought about this at all gianfranco, but im beginning to think of this whole campaign as a conspiracy to sell some damn season tickets… all the transfer buzz about a top player and we end up selling a boat load of season tickets and then suddenly we decide that the “squad is complete”… galliani is a jerk off…

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  • k |  July 22nd, 2007 at 9:01 pm

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    i dont know if you have thought about this at all gianfranco, but im beginning to think of this whole campaign as a conspiracy to sell some damn season tickets… all the transfer buzz about a top player and we end up selling a boat load of season tickets and then suddenly we decide that the “squad is complete”… galliani is a jerk off…

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  • Gianfranco |  July 23rd, 2007 at 2:21 am

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    K you have read my mind.

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