The Rumour Commode XLIV: Paragliding to Piolistine Crisis

[Raz]

 

[Alo88]

Ok i have news on Popovic

The intermediary who was carrying out the operation with Milan, who is Furlani's trusted lawyer, tells me that in his opinion Milan has changed the cards on the table because they are trying to buy another non-EU player (he doesn't know who or what role). and therefore Milan no longer wanted to occupy the position with Popovic. Milan asked Popovic to sign up for Monza and remain under the control of Milan but he refused. Milan used the unexpected trip to Milano as an excuse

I was about to write that this is now an interesting plot twist that wouldn't make our management look too good. Flying the boy in with an agreement in place just to blow it all off at the very last second under a completely made-up excuse.

But then I re-read it and saw the bolded part. Does that lawyer know for a fact what happened, or is that just his unconfirmed opinion what might have happened?

Edit: No Milan representative being there at Popovic' landing makes the lawyers version hard to believe tho.

 

[Deep Fried Pizza & Chips]

No comparison.

There are certainly degrees of degeneracy. I wasn’t baiting you on that…not really my style.

But I was quite disappointed with Tonali.

Yeah it was a real surprise, but I'll always give someone a chance to recover from a fall... And all joking aside, addiction is a cause for a lot of wrongs.

Maybe he was found out rather than doing it off his own accord, but I wish him luck... And if he defeats his demons, he's welcome back.

Least we forget, he is one of us after it all!

 

[Alo88]

The truth is probably somewhere in the middle. We never decided whether we want to use the non-EU on him, as has been reported. He shows up hoping to force the issue, we decide to walk away because of that move. I don't think we would give him our word and then withdraw, most likely we never made a decision before his birthday, and he showed up once 18 hoping to sign with some fanfare and media pressure.

This sounds about right.

 

[ACM14061988]

I was about to write that this is now an interesting plot twist that wouldn't make our management look too good. Flying the boy in with an agreement in place just to blow it all off at the very last second under a completely made-up excuse.

But then I re-read it and saw the bolded part. Does that lawyer know for a fact what happened, or is that just his unconfirmed opinion what might have happened?

Edit: No Milan representative being there at Popovic' landing makes this Really hard to believe one must say tho

He is the intermediary that worked on this deal and he is working on Ouedraogo too. He said Milan used the unexpected trip as an easy way out, they were really unaware of the trip and of course they did not like it, he can't say for sure but we want a more ready player for the Non EU spot. There was no agreement and they did not like that Popovic shows up and everyone see him, they did not like this pressure , they asked him to sign with Monza but under Milan control so and this is his opinion they can use the non EU spot on another player but Popovic refused

 

[Alo88]

The only angle I've seen that makes it look like a push (at all) was the one from a bird's eye view. All the other angles I don't see enough contact for a penalty.

If that's enough contact for a penalty then Leao should get three in every game.

I don't think Jimenez's tackle was a penalty, but I also am not so sure if the handball was a penalty for us. I'd take it, and considering how dubious the Jimenez tackle was, but I think he brings his arm close to his body after initially having it out, which to me shows that he was trying to withdraw the arm.

But on the other hand, you could say that he's trying to make himself bigger, even if his arm is by his side. A more egregious version of this was when we played Juve and Vlahovic uses his arm to block a shot, even though his arms were "by his side."

That's the angle I meant:



For me, it's quite a push. It looks like De Roon is trying to stop his run but gets that unexpected push from behind that makes him uncontrollably collide with Gabbia.

It's not like when Leao makes his run and players try to hold him back when he rushes past them. At least there's a slight chance to get to the ball. But here, Tijanis is in no position to get to the ball before de Roon, he's behind and pushes his back. Not even slightly IMO when you, again, look how De Roon is actually trying to slowdown his run.

It's a clear foul to me

 

[rossonero1]

It's too late in the season now to make any changes unless top 4/5 is seriously at risk. The change will be made in the summer.

 

[Alo88]

He is the intermediary that worked on this deal and he is working on Ouedraogo too. He said Milan used the unexpected trip as an easy way out, they were really unaware of the trip and of course they did not like it, he can't say for sure but we want a more ready player for the Non EU spot. There was no agreement and they did not like that Popovic shows up and everyone see him, they did not like this pressure , they asked him to sign with Monza but under Milan control so and this is his opinion they can use the non EU spot on another player but Popovic refused

Yeah that figures.

In fact, a couple of weeks ago there were actual rumors about us trying to get Popovic to sign for Monza so we don't have to use that non-EU-spot to get him so yeah, it figures.

 

[rossonero1]

He is the intermediary that worked on this deal and he is working on Ouedraogo too. He said Milan used the unexpected trip as an easy way out, they were really unaware of the trip and of course they did not like it, he can't say for sure but we want a more ready player for the Non EU spot. There was no agreement and they did not like that Popovic shows up and everyone see him, they did not like this pressure , they asked him to sign with Monza but under Milan control so and this is his opinion they can use the non EU spot on another player but Popovic refused

It all sounds fishy. Why hasn't Man City come back for Popovic now that the deal is off? The fact he's been sitting at home for months without playing shows not only are his agents/entourage trouble, but so is he.

 

[rossonero1]

So, bioli made milan lose $5m on krubitch?

How much money has this guy cost the club so far? Lost revenue from the CL, Coppa Italia, refusing to sell Krunic in the summer for a lot more money, Club World Cup? Any more?

And they thought it be cheaper to keep him around for this season.

 

[Samaldinho]

That's the angle I meant:



For me, it's quite a push. It looks like De Roon is trying to stop his run but gets that unexpected push from behind that makes him uncontrollably collide with Gabbia.

It's not like when Leao makes his run and players try to hold him back when he rushes past them. At least there's a slight chance to get to the ball. But here, Tijanis is in no position to get to the ball before de Roon, he's behind and pushes his back. Not even slightly IMO when you, again, look how De Roon is actually trying to slowdown his run.

It's a clear foul to me

Yeah, that angle looks bad, but Leao gets pushed like that constantly, and he never gets those fouls. Hell, he gets tackled studs up and the opponents don't get reds for it.

I think the collision with Gabbia is why this is even brought up. I also think he'd have to hit Gabbia in order to get to that ball, regardless.

 

[bullard]

Pioli is a loser. The fact that we won as much trophy with Pioli as with Montella speaks volumes to itself. This is Milan, not Spurs. I want to win more trophies. Not only the prestigous trophies like scudetto or CL, but the "Mickey Mouse" one"s, like Coppa, Super Coppa, EL, European Super Cup, Club WC... Everything. And Pioli is not the guy for it. Lets end the cycle in the summer.

 

[Hitchens]

The fact that we won as much trophy with Pioli as with Montella speaks volumes to itself.

You're comparing a Supercoppa with a Scudetto?

Pioli will leave in the summer.

 

[La Chupacabra]

Stay strong, brother, only 4 more months, we will push it through!

 

[Caladan]

Stay strong, brother, only 4 more months, we will push it through!

 

[Swagotelli]

Ok i have news on Popovic

The intermediary who was carrying out the operation with Milan, who is Furlani's trusted lawyer, tells me that in his opinion Milan has changed the cards on the table because they are trying to buy another non-EU player (he doesn't know who or what role). and therefore Milan no longer wanted to occupy the position with Popovic. Milan asked Popovic to sign up for Monza and remain under the control of Milan but he refused. Milan used the unexpected trip to Milano as an excuse

What a clown show. If they weren’t sure they should not have let him come this far in the process.

 

[rossonero1]

With the exit from the Coppa Italia and a cycle that is coming to an end, the prospects of Milan's transfer market in January are changing. Several investments will be postponed until next summer

Saving their money for the next coach.

 

[ACM14061988]

With the exit from the Coppa Italia and a cycle that is coming to an end, the prospects of Milan's transfer market in January are changing. Several investments will be postponed until next summer

Saving their money for the next coach.

Moncada said to my source

"Wenger is no longer around, the coaches keep what I take"

 

[Bringfriends]

 

[bullard]

You're comparing a Supercoppa with a Scudetto?

Pioli will leave in the summer.

Just talked about the quantity of trophies. Obviously a Scudetto and a Supercoppa win is not on the same level in importance. That's why I put it into the "Mickey Mouse" category. But the fact is that this is the 4th season Pioli had a competitive squad, a top3 in Italy easily, and he only managed to win 1 scudetto... He got us out of banter era, so I will thank him for that, but this is the 2nd season in a row which we are massively underachieving, and not winning anything. And this is not something I can tolerate.

 

[Hitchens]

Moncada said to my source

"Wenger is no longer around, the coaches keep what I take"

Meaning?

 

[vB9]

hope p diddy has his way with all 3... a "shopping" weekend with furlani

 

[Hitchens]

Just talked about the quantity of trophies. Obviously a Scudetto and a Supercoppa win is not on the same level in importance. That's why I put it into the "Mickey Mouse" category. But the fact is that this is the 4th season Pioli had a competitive squad, a top3 in Italy easily, and he only managed to win 1 scudetto... He got us out of banter era, so I will thank him for that, but this is the 2nd season in a row which we are massively underachieving, and not winning anything. And this is not something I can tolerate.

I'm with you there brother.

Among my worst fears now is that this team isn't as good as we think it is, too poorly constructed especially in midfield. And that barring really clever signings we're not seeing a Champion squad in the near future. Mike, Tomori, Theo, Leao and Pulisic notwithstanding. Although this season is making me question the potential of Leao. Too much Niang and not enough Rafa.

 

[ACM14061988]

Meaning?

He decides the players on the mercato, he also said that Simone Inzaghi has 0 say on the mercato and we see the results.

Also this is a list of names that have been proposed to us for the non EU spot

Demiral
Morato
Cuesta
Ito
Medina

My source believes the non EU won't be used on defense though

 

[Hitchens]

He decides the players on the mercato, he also said that Simone Inzaghi has 0 say on the mercato and we see the results.

Also this is a list of names that have been proposed to us for the non EU spot

Demiral
Morato
Cuesta
Ito
Medina

My source believes the non EU won't be used on defense though

Does your source concur with Longo that we won't see investment in this window?

Pioli doesn't deserve any.

 

[CanUNoTouch]

hope p diddy has his way with all 3... a "shopping" weekend with furlani

 

[ACM14061988]

Does your source concur with Longo that we won't see investment in this window?

Pioli doesn't deserve any.

He believes we will do something in midfield and probably with the non EU spot but he has no news about it

 

[Hitchens]

He believes we will do something in midfield and probably with the non EU spot but he has no news about it

We appreciate your updates!

 

[papaberlu]

He decides the players on the mercato, he also said that Simone Inzaghi has 0 say on the mercato and we see the results.

Also this is a list of names that have been proposed to us for the non EU spot

Demiral
Morato
Cuesta
Ito
Medina

My source believes the non EU won't be used on defense though

Yeah so him being the one pushing for Conte is obviously bullshit

 

[vB9]

He decides the players on the mercato, he also said that Simone Inzaghi has 0 say on the mercato and we see the results.

Also this is a list of names that have been proposed to us for the non EU spot

Demiral
Morato
Cuesta
Ito
Medina

My source believes the non EU won't be used on defense though

suggest Redondo Jr to yr source