[FML] Serie A 2009/2010 (53 Viewers)

Alen

Ѕenior Аdmin
Apr 2, 2007
53,941
Abate won't start...he's a RMF, and Meelan don't play that kind of formation
He won't start for sure. Absolutely no place for him and the friendlies proved that. He might easily end up being sent on loan somewhere.

As for Flamini, it's another tricky situation. With Ronaldinho, Pirlo and Gattuso having their place secured (at least at the start), Ambrosini (who has just been promoted to captain), Seedorf and Flamini will fight for the last place in midfield.

What Leonardo might do is play one of Ambrosini/Seedorf in midfield, move Zambrotta to LB and play Flamini at RB.
Flamini is wasted at RB though.

Milan's midfield is way too slow and static. Kaka was making things happen, but right now a mobile midfield will easily outplay Milan, the way Juve did last December in Turin.
 

Bjerknes

"Top Economist"
Mar 16, 2004
116,036
He won't start for sure. Absolutely no place for him and the friendlies proved that. He might easily end up being sent on loan somewhere.

As for Flamini, it's another tricky situation. With Ronaldinho, Pirlo and Gattuso having their place secured (at least at the start), Ambrosini (who has just been promoted to captain), Seedorf and Flamini will fight for the last place in midfield.

What Leonardo might do is play one of Ambrosini/Seedorf in midfield, move Zambrotta to LB and play Flamini at RB.
Flamini is wasted at RB though.

Milan's midfield is way too slow and static. Kaka was making things happen, but right now a mobile midfield will easily outplay Milan, the way Juve did last December in Turin.
One thing is for sure, they're in a lot of trouble.

If I had that team, I'd go with:

Abbiati

Zambrotta - Nesta - Tiago Silva/Onyewu - Jankulovski

Flamini - Pirlo - Ambrosini

Pato - Hunter - Ronaldinho


Gattuso would come in when needed. Abate could then come on as a sub for one of the wide forwards.
 

Martin

Senior Member
Dec 31, 2000
56,913
One thing is for sure, they're in a lot of trouble.

If I had that team, I'd go with:

Abbiati

Zambrotta - Nesta - Tiago Silva/Onyewu - Jankulovski

Flamini - Pirlo - Ambrosini

Pato - Hunter - Ronaldinho


Gattuso would come in when needed. Abate could then come on as a sub for one of the wide forwards.
Ambrosini says thanks for fitting him in the lineup. He says he's been waiting a decade for his chance to play.
 

Bjerknes

"Top Economist"
Mar 16, 2004
116,036
:lol2: OMG can't wait for that MF to be ripped to shreds by Melo, Momo and Marchi!
No matter how they play it, they're going to have problems unless Pirlo and Flamini step up. If Gattuso plays then it will be the same midfield as last year.

Ambrosini says thanks for fitting him in the lineup. He says he's been waiting a decade for his chance to play.
Il Crapitano.
 

Ahmed

Principino
Sep 3, 2006
47,928
I swear, Ambro is such a mediocre player...how the hell he's managed to stay at Meelan, and even get fuckin' called up to the Azzurri is still a mystery to me
 

Osman

Koul Khara!
Aug 30, 2002
61,499
Something tells me this will collapse like with all the others.

Bari agree Texas buy-out
Thursday 6 August, 2009
Newly promoted Bari have announced a deal to sell the club to Texan businessman Timothy L Barton has been reached.

The Matarrese family had been in negotiations for the sale for several weeks, but had kept the identity of the buyer a secret.

This afternoon the official Bari website released a statement confirming talks were successful with JMJ Holdings, real estate firm based in Dallas.

“Following the meeting between Alessio Mora, an advisor for the holding company interested in buying Bari Calcio, and representative Salvatore Matarrese, the two parties jointly announce a valuation price has been agreed.

“The negotiations will continue and the paperwork completed by August 18.

“Mr Mora confirms that the business interested in this transaction is Texas-based JMJ Holdings, led by Timothy L Barton.”

Bari made their return to Serie A this season after several years in the lower divisions, but President Vincenzo Matarrese remained unpopular with fans and opted to sell up.

According to the official JMJ Holdings website, the company works in real estate developments and is “engaged in the acquisition, development, management and advisement of luxury assets around the world.”
 

Osman

Koul Khara!
Aug 30, 2002
61,499
No, that Bologna takeover also collapsed. The Albanian backed out because he didnt like something, prolly something fishy:

Taçi ends Bologna interest
Wednesday 5 August, 2009
Albanian businessman Rezart Taçi has confirmed he won't buy out Bologna, but insists it's not an economic issue and he will invest in Serie A.

The deal to purchase 80 per cent of the shares from the Menarini family was already finalised when he sensationally pulled out yesterday.

“The negotiations with the Menarinis has been terminated and we decided not to go ahead with the agreement we reached 10 days ago, for reasons I cannot divulge,” Taçi told Sky Italia.

“It is not down to economic issues. We looked at the club's books, but I cannot divulge any information.

“My intention is to participate in Serie A - with or without Bologna.”

This leaves Bologna in the lurch and it is reported that another investor is interested in taking over.

Claudio Sabatini is the owner of the Virtus Bologna basketball club and confirmed he could enter the fray.

“If Menarini wants, I am ready to sit down at the table to discuss buying the club,” he told the Gazzetta dello Sport.

“The facts prove that negotiating with local buyers who care about the city and this side can make the difference.”
 

Bjerknes

"Top Economist"
Mar 16, 2004
116,036
Something tells me this will collapse like with all the others.

Bari agree Texas buy-out
Thursday 6 August, 2009
Newly promoted Bari have announced a deal to sell the club to Texan businessman Timothy L Barton has been reached.

The Matarrese family had been in negotiations for the sale for several weeks, but had kept the identity of the buyer a secret.

This afternoon the official Bari website released a statement confirming talks were successful with JMJ Holdings, real estate firm based in Dallas.

“Following the meeting between Alessio Mora, an advisor for the holding company interested in buying Bari Calcio, and representative Salvatore Matarrese, the two parties jointly announce a valuation price has been agreed.

“The negotiations will continue and the paperwork completed by August 18.

“Mr Mora confirms that the business interested in this transaction is Texas-based JMJ Holdings, led by Timothy L Barton.”

Bari made their return to Serie A this season after several years in the lower divisions, but President Vincenzo Matarrese remained unpopular with fans and opted to sell up.

According to the official JMJ Holdings website, the company works in real estate developments and is “engaged in the acquisition, development, management and advisement of luxury assets around the world.”
Oh, nice. A real estate holding company.

Good luck with that, Bari! :lol:
 

Martin

Senior Member
Dec 31, 2000
56,913
No, that Bologna takeover also collapsed. The Albanian backed out because he didnt like something, prolly something fishy:

Taçi ends Bologna interest
Wednesday 5 August, 2009
Albanian businessman Rezart Taçi has confirmed he won't buy out Bologna, but insists it's not an economic issue and he will invest in Serie A.

The deal to purchase 80 per cent of the shares from the Menarini family was already finalised when he sensationally pulled out yesterday.

“The negotiations with the Menarinis has been terminated and we decided not to go ahead with the agreement we reached 10 days ago, for reasons I cannot divulge,” Taçi told Sky Italia.

“It is not down to economic issues. We looked at the club's books, but I cannot divulge any information.

“My intention is to participate in Serie A - with or without Bologna.”

This leaves Bologna in the lurch and it is reported that another investor is interested in taking over.

Claudio Sabatini is the owner of the Virtus Bologna basketball club and confirmed he could enter the fray.

“If Menarini wants, I am ready to sit down at the table to discuss buying the club,” he told the Gazzetta dello Sport.

“The facts prove that negotiating with local buyers who care about the city and this side can make the difference.”
So the equilibrium of the universe is still intact.
 

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