Man Utd fans had their right to jeer, to shout, to mock, or to do whatever they like because they were the victor. We respected them but they did not respect us. What comes around goes around.menon_inc said:Gattuso angry at himself Tuesday 24 April, 2007
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Gennaro Gattuso was furious at himself for suffering an injury, but promised to “do battle” in the second leg.
Milan were leading 2-1 when Rino was stretchered off with a strain to the sole of his foot and the team went on to lose 3-2 against Manchester United.
“There is a week and I will do everything I can to be there. In any case, we will certainly do battle at San Siro,” said the visibly irritated midfielder.
“I was annoyed to have to leave my teammates. I very rarely leave the field and it really burned me. The result was also painful considering how we played, so obviously we are angry, but don’t worry – we will go for it.
“To reach the Final we need a great performance, but we knew that anyway, even if it had ended 2-2. Now I am convinced the 70,000 fans in San Siro will give us a helping hand.”
Although they have to win in the second leg on May 2, Milan have two away goals at Old Trafford.
“I don’t see any reason why we should be worried. After this match we emerge a strong outfit with real champions and we will go into the second leg relaxed.
“We certainly showed we are a tough side, as we fought back from a goal down to lead and the fans pushed Manchester on to victory. It is not a bad result.”
Gattuso was jeered as he was stretchered off, but did not take it personally from a club he has so often been linked to.
“The fans all over the world are the same. They cheer on their own colours and jeer the opposition, that’s as it should be.
“Those rumours about me and Manchester United have been going for years, but I sweat blood for the Milan jersey and it is part of my life. I want to keep wearing it for a very long time.”
source: channel4.com
Forza Carlo! He is still on focus for the Final. I don't see any reason to give up this match, knowing that the Final would be even more difficult.madtherchot said:Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United manager
It was a terrific performance by us, though there were moments when Milan played great football. It was strange that for such a good game of football, there were some poor goals; we lost two awful goals. At 2-1 down against a team of that standard it is difficult. We did say at half-time that if we continued to play with speed we would have a chance. There was a moment when we were a bit stretched in the second half, we got caught out twice and Kaká should have scored. That gave us a lifeline and in these games you need a bit of luck. But after that we were the better team, the second goal gave us the advantage and then there was only going to be one winner. Wayne's goal puts us in a fantastic position. I think that with the speed of our team we will score over there, but I don't know whether that will be enough. We know it will be difficult but I am looking forward to it.
Carlo Ancelotti, Milan coach
The third goal has complicated matters. We did play well for an hour but it was always going to be difficult to maintain that for the full game. We lost the experience of Gattuso and Maldini and they certainly would have contributed. We are in better shape for the second leg than when we played [FC] Bayern [München] in the quarter-finals. But the result tonight means it will suit United, they will be able to play on the counterattack which is one of their great strengths, even though we will go into the game with confidence. United have a slight advantage but it is all to play for.
http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/fixturesresults/round=2360/match=300138/report=rw.html
San Paolo said:Hopefully we can get Maldini and Gattuso back on board. We will aim up. We always do. I know Milan will give it their all and Man Utd are going to have to fight until the death for this one. The crowd will be a huge factor for Milan and I know they will be out in enormous numbers chanting "Forza Milan!" no matter what the result.
I love you, Rino.menon_inc said:Gattuso angry at himself Tuesday 24 April, 2007
“...but I sweat blood for the Milan jersey and it is part of my life. I want to keep wearing it for a very long time.”
Me too {(of course in a non-gay way [(not that there's anything wrong with that (did you get that Seinfeld reference?)]}.censorthiis said:I love you, Rino.
MilanoMike said:Me too {(of course in a non-gay way [(not that there's anything wrong with that (did you get that Seinfeld reference?)]}.
Does anyone else notice that we are in the exact same position Bayern was against Real Madrid?
San Paolo said:Unless there is another Calciopoli scandal... than yes definately we will.
Ronaldinho counts as a striker hey?
madtherchot said:Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United manager
It was a terrific performance by us, though there were moments when Milan played great football. It was strange that for such a good game of football, there were some poor goals; we lost two awful goals. At 2-1 down against a team of that standard it is difficult. We did say at half-time that if we continued to play with speed we would have a chance. There was a moment when we were a bit stretched in the second half, we got caught out twice and Kaká should have scored. That gave us a lifeline and in these games you need a bit of luck. But after that we were the better team, the second goal gave us the advantage and then there was only going to be one winner. Wayne's goal puts us in a fantastic position. I think that with the speed of our team we will score over there, but I don't know whether that will be enough. We know it will be difficult but I am looking forward to it.
Carlo Ancelotti, Milan coach
The third goal has complicated matters. We did play well for an hour but it was always going to be difficult to maintain that for the full game. We lost the experience of Gattuso and Maldini and they certainly would have contributed. We are in better shape for the second leg than when we played [FC] Bayern [München] in the quarter-finals. But the result tonight means it will suit United, they will be able to play on the counterattack which is one of their great strengths, even though we will go into the game with confidence. United have a slight advantage but it is all to play for.
http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/fixturesresults/round=2360/match=300138/report=rw.html
are you insane? unless i am mistaken, carlo IS the coach and HE made the decision to take them out!?!? is anyone else seeing something COMPLETELY messed up about that statement?!?!?!kevin_dk said:Forza Carlo! He is still on focus for the Final. I don't see any reason to give up this match, knowing that the Final would be even more difficult.
SempreRossoNero said:are you insane? unless i am mistaken, carlo IS the coach and HE made the decision to take them out!?!? is anyone else seeing something COMPLETELY messed up about that statement?!?!?!
Yeah, this is also my worry. I guess the San Siro faithful expect much + put a lot of pressure on the team. What else can we do but hope they're up to the task.BMWTaylor said:Only thing that makes me nervous about the return leg: We've been better on the road as of late than at home in the CL.