If we dump Zebina, Andrade, and Almiron, well, that’s one hell of a mercato success for me.

Speaking of crazy, I suggest perusing the mercato rumors lately. The one that leaves me scratching my head, is that Juventus and Fiorentina are preparing a swap of Iaquinta and a full back whose name escapes me. Despite the feelings inherent between these two, this is just an unbalanced trade.

Also, I think Milan were dumb to leave a buyout clause for Gourcuff. I can’t see Bordeaux letting him go at this point… and Milan really could use him right now.

It was one of those days where he seemed to have communication problems with the other members of the attack and consistently tried for the spectactular/creative when simpler options were available (and with very little success). He also was quite obvious in his disdain for his teammates’ failure to get him the ball where he wanted it, which is unfortunately often the case when he isn’t creating (and converting) chances.

The last two traits (which are very much a part of his personality) have always driven the home crowd bananas, and yesterday afternoon was one of those days when he was being barracked by a signifincant number of the people who sit near us, while there was a lot of sighing from just about everyone.

BTW, Rosetti got a 4.5 from La Gazzetta, who were only glad that his numerous mistakes didn’t effect the result.

On the Balotelli front, Sky Sports is reporting that Mourinho has said that Balotelli will not go out on loan come January:

“In January, he will absolutely remain here. He must only think of training himself in a good way. He must work more. This is also a responsibility of mine. We must work together and better. He’s really young, he has big professionals in front of him and, from a person who is nothing yet, I can’t accept he works less than them. He must work more.”

The Great and Powerful Mou has spoken!

I mean, just watching and enjoying a decent game without living and dying over every decision, every kick and every meaningless configuration is nice too.

Especially if thick turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cheese sandwiches slathered with oil and vinegar and tea are also available.

… perhaps a dog giving me the stink-eye to share a bit of sandwich as she lays across my feet keeping me warm…

ah sundays…

MAD, What if the outcome doesn’t matter?

“Milan Hate” for me is a very personal thing. “Juve Hate” is more of an abstraction, which in many ways is worse. I can always slake my Milan Hate thirst by slagging the team to my father. Juve Hate has little physical outlet… I can’t take my peevishness out on anyone verbally to take the edge off.

But I think that any rooting for either Milan or Juve has to go through the “What’s the best outcome for Inter” filter. Otherwise the outcome doesn’t really bother me, I can just watch the match.

Also, as I said over on the Milan board, I was shocked by Milan’s performance today. Not that I dont think that Palermo is more than able to beat Milan, only that Milan did not put up more of a fight. The only time they really tried was in those last 10 minutes.

So, is Milan going to take out Juve week after next?

Johanna, u’re right, Mourinho would never come to Milan, tho Berlusconis been a little less interventionist of late. Still, Ive been a fan of Mou since watching them beat Celtic in the UEFA Cup final in 2003 (lost a few bets that nite, was rooting for the scots) and would love to see him at Milan.