Milan v Man U

Morbyd

Morbyd

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Will probably be a more entertaining match than LFC v CFC, unless Milan decide to go for the 1-0 option and close up shop.

Looks like they're trying to avoid a repeat of the Roma situation:

Agence France Presse said:
Blanket alcohol ban for AC Milan - Man Utd decider

ROME (AFP) - Authorities in Milan have enforced a blanket ban on the sale of alcohol this Wednesday in a bid to stave off the threat of trouble between Manchester United and AC Milan fans.

AC Milan host United for the second leg of their semi-final a week after United won the first leg 3-2 at Old Trafford. More than 5,000 United supporters are expected in Milan for the decider, and local authorities, fearing an alcohol-fuelled free-for-all following several incidents prior to and during United's quarter-final against Roma, have banned the sale of alcohol in shops througout the city and the airport.

The only place fans will be able to drink alcohol is in restaurants.


The decision seems to be inspired by the authorities in Rome, who said alcohol was the main reason behind the dozen or so incidents which marred the first leg of United's quarter-final against Roma in the Italian capital.
However there remains widespread doubt that the alcohol ban in Milan will be respected.
The day after the Roma v United match the Italian media reported that despite a similar ban in Rome spirits and beer were seen to be freely on sale.
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I can imagine the scene at Ristorante Il Radichio:
"Uh, ya mate, Dano over there wants a ceasar salad, Stevie here will have the linguini, and we're going to need 34 pints of lager please. Oh, and one caraff of the house red for Jane here."
 
Morbyd said:
Will probably be a more entertaining match than LFC v CFC, unless Milan decide to go for the 1-0 option and close up shop.

Looks like they're trying to avoid a repeat of the Roma situation:

I can imagine the scene at Ristorante Il Radichio:
"Uh, ya mate, Dano over there wants a ceasar salad, Stevie here will have the linguini, and we're going to need 34 pints of lager please. Oh, and one caraff of the house red for Jane here."
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why don't you stereotype a bit john?:roll: :roll:

maybe after giving the english louts 34 pints of beer, the italian waiter will pocket half the cash as a backhander, give some to his mafiosi mates who then try to fund the italian army who are attempting to engineer tanks that have more than reverse gear.
 
grego said:
why don't you stereotype a bit john?:roll: :roll:
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Chill! :lol:

The only stereotype there was using the word "lager" instead of "beer"!

I think sports fans anywhere would use the restaurant work-around.

I would if I were in Milan (and certainly will in Athens ;))
 
grego said:
why don't you stereotype a bit john?:roll: :roll:

maybe after giving the english louts 34 pints of beer, the italian waiter will pocket half the cash as a backhander, give some to his mafiosi mates who then try to fund the italian army who are attempting to engineer tanks that have more than reverse gear.
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and no doubt, the only footage coming out after being carefully edited by Berlusconis lotl be archive footage of english hooligans with their 80's mullets digitally removed!!! :lol:
 
Alcohol ban ha ha they said exactly the same when i was there for Celtic's CL game in March and everyone was drinking no problem, you'd be mad to drink in any bars over there as it's a total rip off i heard stories of people paying upwards of €12 a beer :spank: those who were smart went to the supermarkets and got beer dirt cheap.

As for the game, well obviously Milan are going to have to come at United and i believe it's going to be an open game, it'll be interesting to see who's fit for United defence wise, i believe it'll be a score draw and United will go through.;)
 
Milan won't have to come at United any more than they did in the first match. And this time they'll do it at home, and perhaps with their players making it through the whole match.

The big question is, who will Man U have in defense and how long can they hold out?
 
Morbyd said:
Milan won't have to come at United any more than they did in the first match. And this time they'll do it at home, and perhaps with their players making it through the whole match.

The big question is, who will Man U have in defense and how long can they hold out?
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Milan 1.0 and will go through!!!
 
Morbyd said:
And just for that sir, I'll add a hearty "Come on City!!" for this weekend :D
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Gonna admit that the league is all but over now are we mate :lol: last Saturday my mates were singing.....

Mourhino are you listening, you'd better keep that trophy glistening, we'll be back in May to take it away, walking in a Fergie wonderland" :lol::lol:
 
Jonny68 said:
Gonna admit that the league is all but over now are we mate :lol: last Saturday my mates were singing.....

Mourhino are you listening, you'd better keep that trophy glistening, we'll be back in May to take it away, walking in a Fergie wonderland" :lol::lol:
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you crrrrrrrrrraazy bunch!!

I bet the nights just fly by when you lot are on form!!!! :roll:
 
jjinit said:
Si......FORZA MILANO!!!!!!!
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sorry to pick you up on your knowledge of italian football again, but i'm in a good mood and things at city go from bad to worse.........so i'll kick a man when he's down.

it's milan not milano;)
 
grego said:
sorry to pick you up on your knowledge of italian football again, but i'm in a good mood and things at city go from bad to worse.........so i'll kick a man when he's down.

it's milan not milano;)
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ahem, not this time buddy, speak to anyone from from Milan, for example my Italian agent Giannantionio who is funnily enough...from Milan and is also a Rossonieri season ticket holder and yes, hes going to the game tonight and has been emailing me all week and has been signing off.......Forza Milano!!!

so who am I going to believe?? An ex bin-dipper with a working knowledge of Spanish or a card carrying, dyed in the wool Milan fanatic...who also happens to be Milanese???

nice try though!!!
 
Countdown to AC Milan v Man Utd

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Kaka of AC Milan (left) and Man Utd's Ronaldo could play a key role

Manchester United take a slender 3-2 lead into Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, second leg against AC Milan at the San Siro. Manchester United centre-halves Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand have travelled after recovering from collarbone and groin injuries respectively, but are not certain to start.
Veteran defender Paolo Maldini is a major doubt for Milan after injuring his knee in the first leg.
Text us with your thoughts on the match or join in the debate on 606.

BIG MATCH BUILD-UP (ALL TIMES BST)
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606: DEBATE
Your thoughts on the game

Text us on 81111 or contribute to the 606 website

By Ben Dirs

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1341: The rain seems to have dried up in Milan, it's filling out in the city centre and United and Milan fans seem to be mingling pretty freely. Looks like the local constabulary are more Dixon of Dock Green than DI Regan - Rome police take note.
"In Milan at the moment, soaking up the atmosphere with loads of United fans. Come on United!" From AJ and Latty via text to 81111.
"We're in a place in Milan called Fouberto Placento. We need to keep Gattuso quiet tonight. Come on you Reds!" From Jag in Milan via text to 81111.
"We're in the Bar Rubin, somewhere in Milan (I don't know where!). United fans everywhere, the atmosphere is great and we're confident for tonight." Si & Dan, via text to 81111 from Milan.
If you are in Milan ahead of the game, text us to let us know what the atmosphere in the city is like.
"Attack, attack, attack! If they score two we'll get three. Come on United from all your support in Northern Ireland!" Via text.
"If Gattuso is on form tonight, I think he could pose more of a threat to United's chances than Kaka." From 606.
"There is an all-day drinking ban here in Milan although that is being observed more strictly in some areas than others."
BBC Radio Five Live's Stephen Chittenden
"Fair enough, Ronaldo has turned it on big time this season, but without his amazing season, what exactly does the rest of your squad provide attackingly? Ryan Giggs down the wing collecting his pension, Carrick and Fletcher, who love to go sideways, and the the odd flash from Rooney or Scholes." From 606
"There is always an anxiety about big occasions. You hope everything works out the way you want it to. But I sleep okay, knowing I have a team that is confident, that will run to the last minute - and have a go." Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson
1225: I've just been leafing through the Milan pen pics, and I've realised Serginho looks like Mmoloki Chrystie, AKA Kevin Baylon from Grange Hill circa mid-80s. Not much else to report - still bucketing down in Milan, it looks like it's going to be an ice rink in the San Siro.
"Kaka is an outstanding talent. We saw that in the first leg and we will have to be on top form to stop him. But if we concentrate too much on him, the other Milan players will take advantage, so we have to find a balance." United defender John O'Shea
"If Milan managed to score two goals at Old Trafford playing defensively, just imagine how many they might score at home playing attacking football." From 606
1210: If I was in Milan at the moment, rather than an office that smells of Kitekat and Haile Gebrselassie's sneakers, I think I'd be tucking into a breaded veal chop with some steamed vegetables and a nice Pino Grigio. Saying that, it would have to be inside - I've just seen the poor reporter on Sky and it's absolutely lobbing it down at the San Siro, the poor man is trussed up like Jacques Cousteau.
1154: I've got a horrible feeling that if United do do the business tonight, Scholes won't be on the pitch in Athens. He may well be the best player England have produced for the last 15 years, but he has all the tackling ability of a granny on roller skates.
"As a Liverpool fan, I really hope United do the business tonight and set up one of the greatest finals ever. You certainly have the drive." Dave, Blackpool, via text
"Man-marking Kaka pulls one of our players out of the game. We should worry about playing our own game, let them worry about us scoring instead. Come on Utd!" Carl via text
1140: If there is anyone in Milan at the moment, getting stuck into the sauce, sticking away some fine Italian cuisine, or generally mincing about talking a load of old rubbish with your mates, text us on 81111 and tell us what the atmosphere's like.
"People are severely overrating AC Milan. Our defence may not be at its strongest but their defence is old and ultimately slow, which Rooney, Giggs and Ronaldo will exploit. Milan have Kaka, we have those three - I know who my money's on." From 606
1113: We still don't know whether Ferdinand and Vidic will be stepping out tonight. If neither of them plays, that's United stuffed - right?
"Let's hope the ref doesn't go card crazy! Scholesy and Ronaldo are walking the ban tightrope and we need the big players for the final. Let someone else kick Kaka!" Ade via text
Flashback: Man Utd 3-2 AC Milan
1102: Bit of betting chat from William Hill: AC Milan 6/5 Draw 21/10 Man Utd 15/8. Rooney to score first is 8/1, Ronaldo to score first is 9/1, although Kaka and Inzaghi are 7.5/1. Personally, I might have a little flutter on Scholesy at 13s.
"There is a definite advantage to man-marking Kaka. If Man Utd take him out of the equation, the chances of a clean-sheet rise greatly! Come on Utd!" YM via text
"The key to the game will be whether Kaka has a good game or not - with United's defensive worries and Rio and Vidic not fully fit, I can't see United holding out against their attack." From 606
"I expect a big performance from Scholesy and also expect Rooney to step up again! Will be a very interesting one and let's hope we can do it! COME ON UNITED!" From 606

TEAM NEWS AHEAD OF 1945 BST KICK-OFF
AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso will be available but defender Paolo Maldini is a major doubt.
Maldini, 38, is hoping to reach his eighth final in the competition but sustained a knee injury in the first leg of the tie.
Kakhabar Kaladze and Daniele Bonera are the favourites to replace Maldini in defence alongside Alessandro Nesta.
Manchester United centre-halves Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand are fit after recovering from collarbone and groin injuries.
Patrice Evra is suspended but Sir Alex Ferguson says he is "nowhere near making a decision" on whether Vidic or Ferdinand, or both, should play.
Louis Saha could be on the bench, despite his recent hamstring problems, but Gary Neville misses out again.
Gabriel Heinze, Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Scholes are all one booking away from a ban that would rule them out of the final, should United progress.
Man Utd (from): Van der Sar, Kuszczak, O'Shea, Fletcher, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Heinze, Ronaldo, Scholes, Carrick, Giggs, Richardson, Eagles, Saha, Smith, Solskjaer, Rooney, Dong.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6614585.stm
 
jjinit said:
ahem, not this time buddy, speak to anyone from from Milan, for example my Italian agent Giannantionio who is funnily enough...from Milan and is also a Rossonieri season ticket holder and yes, hes going to the game tonight and has been emailing me all week and has been signing off.......Forza Milano!!!

so who am I going to believe?? An ex bin-dipper with a working knowledge of Spanish or a card carrying, dyed in the wool Milan fanatic...who also happens to be Milanese???

nice try though!!!
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:lol: :lol: :lol: ;)

ok i'm being pedantic......... cos i'm sure the milan fans do say forza milano.

but the name of the team is milan (there is a story) although the name of the city is milano. ask your mate the reason why!;) :idea:
 
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