07-30-2012, 11:21 AM
An interesting article on our current situation. While nothing too insightful, it provides an interesting take on Allegri's role at the club.
http://www.rossoneriblog.com/2012/07/30/...influence/?
There's a lot of comments about Ibra. My take is that his comments, while possibly true were distasteful and disrespectful. It would have been better for him to be more diplomatic with his answer, as Ancelotti was. That said, he can say what he wants.
Really? Zamparini shouldn't be taken seriously, the guy's nothing short of a clown.
Let's really get to the crux of this issue, which is presidents/owners/managers at other clubs making distasteful comments about us and our way of dealing. Zamparini's one, but this is a guy who uses the media to get attention and more importantly, we're also talking about an owner that averages more than one manager per season, and in many cases ends up re-hiring former managers when their replacements don't work out. He's also well known for being "difficult" to work with at the best of times and is often mocked for his antics.
Nicollin, as with Zamparini is another who quite frankly makes idiotic comments in the press. You only have to read the article I posted in the last couple of days to see what kind of character he is and how serious to take him. Everything he's said during the Mbiwa deal has been to try and increase the cost of the player, probably in the knowledge that he's not got much leverage. It's also quite a coincidence that we're suddenly linked to N'koulou when the Mbiwa deal has hit a snag. Don't be surprised it's a rumour created by us to put pressure on Nicollin to sell.
There was also Garry Cook, ex-Man City director who blamed Milan for the breakdown on Kaka's sale. This is also the same man who was disgraced following an email scandal. No point in me saying more.
Then there's Sao Paulo, whose directors who took issue after Berlusconi's comments about buying Kaka for bananas or something. This was a faux pas from the club, but specifically Berlu, not Galliani or Braida who deal with the transfers. Also, while I love and respect Brazilian football, given what goes on there and the level of corruption, this isn't exactly the biggest issue.
Beyond these all very dubious names, I've can't think of any examples where our managements negotiation skills have been questioned or derided and if anything, they're highly respected in the football world. We're far from perfect, deals like Mesbah show this, but our method of dealing isn't
our problem.
Selling Mesbah and Taiwo is actually proving difficult. We had deals in place for Mesbah, but the player himself rejected the moves to stay. As for Taiwo, well despite rumours it's been looking difficult to find decent offers, though it seems as though we have one now. Plus these are deals which can stay on the backfoot for now, we have to get other positions sorted out first.
I don't understand why you want anyone to stick it to Galliani, as if he does get these deals done then it's really good. If it's a matter of wanting Galliani and Berlu out, then the transfer market won't be the cause of them leaving.
http://www.rossoneriblog.com/2012/07/30/...influence/?
There's a lot of comments about Ibra. My take is that his comments, while possibly true were distasteful and disrespectful. It would have been better for him to be more diplomatic with his answer, as Ancelotti was. That said, he can say what he wants.
(07-29-2012, 03:47 PM)ElMago99 Wrote: Ibra told the truth.
Regarding Balzaretti, here's what Zamparini said:
"Milan want a Nocerino style deal while Roma and Napoli offered around 5M. If Roma meet Napoli's offer, he will go there."
I can't stand Milan Management. I'm embarrassed by them. There's a fine line between negotiating, and being an asshole. Galliani is sometimes so annoying that no one wants to deal with him. Loans, Free, asking teams to release their player out of contract so we can sign him for Free; other teams are fed up with this.
Galliani can sell Taiwo and Mesbah at all costs for combined 5M if need be, and replace those idiots with Balzaretti. LB will essentially be solved. But instead, he has to continue on with this nonsense...
Real Madrid said they won't split Kaka's wages (for now), and Nicollin said he won't sell for 7M. Regardless of what this African players true value is, I hope someone stiffs it to Galliani.
He's got no-backups, and we'll literally play with Bonera as our starting CB this season.
Gabriel, how do you feel about our new Mexes-Bonera starting CB pair? If we do bad enough, maybe Galliani and Berlusconi will go away......
On a positive note, Montolivo's performances and words have been excellent (class), and he said he knows he doesn't want to play Trequartista, but will play any of the other spots in midfield. He may just end up being our Van Bommel replacement...
Really? Zamparini shouldn't be taken seriously, the guy's nothing short of a clown.
Let's really get to the crux of this issue, which is presidents/owners/managers at other clubs making distasteful comments about us and our way of dealing. Zamparini's one, but this is a guy who uses the media to get attention and more importantly, we're also talking about an owner that averages more than one manager per season, and in many cases ends up re-hiring former managers when their replacements don't work out. He's also well known for being "difficult" to work with at the best of times and is often mocked for his antics.
Nicollin, as with Zamparini is another who quite frankly makes idiotic comments in the press. You only have to read the article I posted in the last couple of days to see what kind of character he is and how serious to take him. Everything he's said during the Mbiwa deal has been to try and increase the cost of the player, probably in the knowledge that he's not got much leverage. It's also quite a coincidence that we're suddenly linked to N'koulou when the Mbiwa deal has hit a snag. Don't be surprised it's a rumour created by us to put pressure on Nicollin to sell.
There was also Garry Cook, ex-Man City director who blamed Milan for the breakdown on Kaka's sale. This is also the same man who was disgraced following an email scandal. No point in me saying more.
Then there's Sao Paulo, whose directors who took issue after Berlusconi's comments about buying Kaka for bananas or something. This was a faux pas from the club, but specifically Berlu, not Galliani or Braida who deal with the transfers. Also, while I love and respect Brazilian football, given what goes on there and the level of corruption, this isn't exactly the biggest issue.
Beyond these all very dubious names, I've can't think of any examples where our managements negotiation skills have been questioned or derided and if anything, they're highly respected in the football world. We're far from perfect, deals like Mesbah show this, but our method of dealing isn't
our problem.
Selling Mesbah and Taiwo is actually proving difficult. We had deals in place for Mesbah, but the player himself rejected the moves to stay. As for Taiwo, well despite rumours it's been looking difficult to find decent offers, though it seems as though we have one now. Plus these are deals which can stay on the backfoot for now, we have to get other positions sorted out first.
I don't understand why you want anyone to stick it to Galliani, as if he does get these deals done then it's really good. If it's a matter of wanting Galliani and Berlu out, then the transfer market won't be the cause of them leaving.