(07-18-2012, 02:17 PM)ACMILAN1983 Wrote: Actually speaking of FFP, we should acknowledge that Umberto Gandini, who many of you will know as a director for us, is vice president for the European Club Association (which came from G-14 in the past). This group represents over 200 clubs in Europe and FFP was essentially sanctioned with their approval, as well as the process for gradual introduction (leniancy) of the rule.

What this means for us is that we have someone within the club who fully understands and appreciates the rule, as well as probably knowing how serious UEFA are about implementing it. I think this is also one reason why we're taking the law so seriously.

I think we're well on our way to short term adherence to the law with our current mercato strategies, something I've spoken about in my last post. However, unless we get investment in a stadium and more successful youth development, we're screwed in the next 3-4 years, or at least we won't be competitive.

(07-18-2012, 10:02 AM)ACMILAN1983 Wrote: Actually, I think our relationship with Raiola is pretty much over, as I don't think any of our players are now represented by him.

On the one hand I'm a little disappointed, as being on good terms with Raiola is often beneficial to the club's successes. On the other hand I'm relieved, as Raiola epitomises why everyone hates agents.

(07-18-2012, 12:51 PM)Nalx Wrote: http://www.football-italia.net/21269/galliani-milan-will-sign-champion

"Rest assured that a champion up front will arrive at Milan."

A champion. Okay, I'm officially worried now.

(07-18-2012, 02:23 PM)GeoTav Wrote: You know, if the main teams (the ones spending each summer - and at the same time, our competitors over the years) are out of the CL because of the FFP rule, then, even if we're not as competitive as we should be, the remaining teams won't be that competitive too, and the winner (us, of course) will get some money then from the CL win, money that will be added to the transfer budget, etc ...
I think when the first big teams will be excluded, the few teams remaining and managing to go far in CL will be the big winners of tomorrow (because the clubs with debts will have to sell, and the teams with money will be the ones who win, as a consequence, by winning and getting some money from the wins, you will allow yourself to reinforce your team and be stronger).

(07-18-2012, 03:15 PM)xudong Wrote: Are you sure? He still has Didac Vila and a Primavera player (Roggia?), I believe. What about Urby Emanuelson (I am not that sure)? or even another youngster (Innocenti), I seem to read somewhere that he is too.

I wonder if there is a resource where we can get that kind of information.

(07-18-2012, 03:18 PM)reza Wrote: Dev in your post you expect us to 40-45 and then Geo, others and yourself talk of being in good shape for FFP. I understand we saved a lot by the leaving players and Ibra, Silva too. If one is to believe the doom and gloom that has necessitated such drastic moves then it can not be 'replaced' by the amount you expect.

(07-18-2012, 04:32 PM)ACMILAN1983 Wrote: I want to clarify I write this with my understanding of FFP and our financial situation, which is very limited at best lol