Topic: Fans' match in Milan with Inter fans. Monday 10 March 2008. k/o 9pm.

[Mivi]

Have you picked/penciled in a side yet?

[Pata]

Have you picked/penciled in a side yet?

I'll start messing around with the line-ups. Hard to gauge the strength of the side when you'e never seen most people play. If we go from the 18 we've got, we have 6 outfield subs. I have 3 people in mind who already said they'll be sub. Also, would be useful to hear everyone's honest assessment  of their fitness - i.e. how long they're likely to last. We're gonna go rolling subs as well.

Will probably finalise the line-up with Nige when he returns online.

[Raul!]

I'll start messing around with the line-ups. Hard to gauge the strength of the side when you'e never seen most people play. If we go from the 18 we've got, we have 6 outfield subs. I have 3 people in mind who already said they'll be sub. Also, would be useful to hear everyone's honest assessment  of their fitness - i.e. how long they're likely to last. We're gonna go rolling subs as well.

Will probably finalise the line-up with Nige when he returns online.

I'm a sub all the way.  I'm not very good and I have been fitter (when I was running marathons up to about 2 years ago but I reckon I will be able to run about a fair bit.

I am however a master tactician and look rather good in profile.

[Joe90]

OK, sound. Is Tommy right or left winger?
Probably gonna play 4-4-2 as that's the formation majority are gonna be used to and we'll keep our shape better.

Either apparently (used to play for fulham as a school boy, told me not to mention it, i have.)  The other lad apparently had trials for pompy as a kid.

I on the other hand, held down a place in a birkenhead sunday league side for 11 years *Blinks back the tears* 

Got a long throw on me.

[rodderzzz]

Either apparently (used to play for fulham as a school boy, told me not to mention it, i have.)  The other lad apparently had trials for pompy as a kid.

I on the other hand, held down a place in a birkenhead sunday league side for 11 years *Blinks back the tears* 

Got a long throw on me.

You are Dave Challiner and i claim my £5

[Joe90]

You are Dave Challiner and i claim my £5

He's my idol. 

[Joe90]

I'll start messing around with the line-ups. Hard to gauge the strength of the side when you'e never seen most people play. If we go from the 18 we've got, we have 6 outfield subs. I have 3 people in mind who already said they'll be sub. Also, would be useful to hear everyone's honest assessment  of their fitness - i.e. how long they're likely to last. We're gonna go rolling subs as well.

Will probably finalise the line-up with Nige when he returns online.

Think my mates are happy bein subs.  As am i, prefer to be brought off though than brought on. 

[Mivi]

I'll start messing around with the line-ups. Hard to gauge the strength of the side when you'e never seen most people play. If we go from the 18 we've got, we have 6 outfield subs. I have 3 people in mind who already said they'll be sub. Also, would be useful to hear everyone's honest assessment  of their fitness - i.e. how long they're likely to last. We're gonna go rolling subs as well.

Will probably finalise the line-up with Nige when he returns online.

Cool.

Well to give you an idea, I've played to Ryman Premier standard, I've scored two goals at the Kop end and one at The Academy.





But .....










I've not played for two years! 

[Pata]

Cool.
Well to give you an idea, I've played to Ryman Premier standard, I've scored two goals at the Kop end and one at The Academy.
But .....
I've not played for two years! 

How is your fitness? To be honest, given that we've only got 2 Centre-Backs in that squad, probably would make sense to start you and Nige in the middle of the defence.

[Pata]

I then think it would make sense to start Col @ CM in front of Nige as they've played together before with J-PH up front - an iLFC spine.

[Pata]

Obviously, might be getting ahead of myself here a bit but if we do make it Moscow, we can easily get a game against "Spartak" (Moscow) fans. Arranging a game against the other finalist's fans might prove a tad difficult logistically.

[Mivi]

Not if it's Chelsea 

[Pata]

Not if it's Chelsea 

Never heard of them. They sound like complete c*nts, though.

[Mr Mojo Risin']

there's a decent sub just here. coooweeeee
standard- books for w.brom, over 20 yr ago though!!!!haven't played a proper game for a long time. i would say playing high standard rugby would see me right, but i fell off the top of a ladder today. so backs a tad bruised.
anyways, enough of my whinging,my home help's about to arrive,need me arse changing.

[Pata]

there's a decent sub just here. coooweeeee
standard- books for w.brom, over 20 yr ago though!!!!haven't played a proper game for a long time. i would say playing high standard rugby would see me right, but i fell off the top of a ladder today. so backs a tad bruised.
anyways, enough of my whinging,my home help's about to arrive,need me arse changing.

(makes note)
Marc Mendoza - left-sided player, formerly of WBA, has problems with coordination...

[J-PH]

Me upfront!  Ha!  Gerrin!  Nice one!

[nige]

Me upfront!  Ha!  Gerrin!  Nice one!

Keep your mobile with you - the floodlights are dim if it's the same place.

Right, Luca wasn't on msn today when I had the chance, but we'll know the venue tomorrow, I'll text him now.  I'm sure it's sorted.

how did Inter do v. Roma the other night ?

[Pata]

how did Inter do v. Roma the other night ?

1-1. Inter equalised at the end.

[Pata]

Also, Nige, how do these floodlights compare to the ones we had in Barcelona?

[Boywonder]

Hi - three of us will be out there from monday morning. Two decent players, one less decent. Fitness average - would be good subs - one Rob Jones, one Craig Johnston, one Torben Piechnik! - we might come and watch anyway but would love a game - you need any more?

[Hij]

Hey.

Tom here. Looks like Ive not got a ticket for the game so I would really like to be involved in this. Ill be with Rhino and others, can play pretty much any position

Let me know!

[nige]

OK, finally the pitch details. It's neither of the places previously mentioned & much closer to the centre.

It's a new generation Astro at a sports centre called 'Baggio 2' behind the San Siro

Via Olivieri 3. We'll meet there 8-8.15 for a 9pm KO (but most of us will be meeting somewhere else first & I'm waiting to hear if Luca is offering us lifts like last time )

I'l get a map link and stick it in here... shortly.

Referee & linesmen all sorted. Astro shoes only.

Yes to everyone. Come along for a game or the craic. their bar after is gonna be brilliant. Bring flags etc.

[Pata]

Nige, just did a spot of googling - it seems it's Via Olivieri 11 for "Baggio 2"?
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Via+Olivieri+11,+milan&sll=45.465819,9.11288&sspn=0.004349,0.009098&ie=UTF8&ll=45.471056,9.112687&spn=0.017395,0.036392&t=h&z=15
Some pitches around there, for shure.

[Pata]

Hey.

Tom here. Looks like Ive not got a ticket for the game so I would really like to be involved in this. Ill be with Rhino and others, can play pretty much any position

Let me know!

Rhino mentioned you to me and you were down as "Rhino's mate" in the list.

[Pata]

Hi - three of us will be out there from monday morning. Two decent players, one less decent. Fitness average - would be good subs - one Rob Jones, one Craig Johnston, one Torben Piechnik! - we might come and watch anyway but would love a game - you need any more?

Names (with the relevant position), please, so I can add you to the list.

[Pata]

Nige, what's the deal with the kits?

[Col]

Nige, I take it rubber mouldies (think Copa Mundials) are fine?

[nige]

Nige, just did a spot of googling - it seems it's Via Olivieri 11 for "Baggio 2"?
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Via+Olivieri+11,+milan&sll=45.465819,9.11288&sspn=0.004349,0.009098&ie=UTF8&ll=45.471056,9.112687&spn=0.017395,0.036392&t=h&z=15
Some pitches around there, for shure.

Yeah, that's it.

It's only about 3 miles from our hotel & looks walkable from Biscelgie metro station, which is on the same line as our hotel, but I guess we'll be doing lifts or taxis.

I'll bring the Cuddly bears kit. It still looks fine in anything but close up ( and we're never gonna look fine in close-up anyway). Got 14 shirts & shorts, will buy some a few new pairs of  socks today (cos iLFC need them anyway), but will encourage people to bring their own LFC shorts & socks.

MUST be all red. Anyone wearing random colour shorts or socks makes the whole team look daft, affects my concentration  and thus causes silly injuries and/or spectacular cock-ups.

[Mivi]

causes silly injuries and/or spectacular cock-ups.

No. that would be the short passes I'm going to give you   

[nige]

Yeah, that's the pitch defo walkable from Biscelgie
(bee-SHELL-yay) metro, about half a mile North of there.

[Boywonder]

Names are Heath (right back, right mid), Andy G (will play anywhere in defence or MF), Jon (GK or outfield if needed). We're planning on coming to watch anyway - if we're on the list we'll bring boots, kit etc. Cheers

[Shanklygates]

Via Olivieri 3.

Yes to everyone. Come along for a game or the craic. their bar after is gonna be brilliant. Bring flags etc.

Via Alessio Olivieri? Several Metro stations within walking distance if so which is handy. Might come aong and support Rawk FC then! 

Does their bar afterwards do food do you know? Or should we eat beforehand? Only get into Milan about 6pm and will have been up since 4am so going to needs something at some point. Cheers.

[Pata]

MUST be all red. Anyone wearing random colour shorts or socks makes the whole team look daft, affects my concentration  and thus causes silly injuries and/or spectacular cock-ups.

Gonna go my adidas-themed all black.

[Pata]

Yeah, that's the pitch defo walkable from Biscelgie
(bee-SHELL-yay) metro, about half a mile North of there.

I am sure we could take the metro if the stop is so close.

[Pata]

Names are Heath (right back, right mid), Andy G (will play anywhere in defence or MF), Jon (GK or outfield if needed). We're planning on coming to watch anyway - if we're on the list we'll bring boots, kit etc. Cheers

OK, all added. Bring the boots. I think with 2 keepers already we're covered on that front, so Jon is gonna go outfield.

[Mivi]

I've convinced Mooro (Centre Midfield) to dust down his boots.

[Sez_20]

I then think it would make sense to start Col @ CM in front of Nige as they've played together before with J-PH up front - an iLFC spine.

You do know he can't see don't you?!

Looking forward to this now, 1 week to go!

We may be joined by my mate Jamie in Milan Pata (one of the originals from our last trip to Milan) good player, will slot in anywhere but I think plays in midfield.

On the hotel/meeting place/pitch/metro logistics thing - may be useful to have mobile numbers. I'll be travelling with JP and Col, I have Nige's number but not yours Pata, can you PM? 

[Joe90]

Sounds a bit gay this but erm....  Anyone want my number??

[Joe90]

Sounds a bit gay this but erm....  Anyone want my number??

Like a lonely hearts add.

[nige]

We may be joined by my mate Jamie in Milan Pata (one of the originals from our last trip to Milan) good player, will slot in anywhere but I think plays in midfield.

On the hotel/meeting place/pitch/metro logistics thing - may be useful to have mobile numbers. I'll be travelling with JP and Col, I have Nige's number but not yours Pata, can you PM? 

Good player indeed !

Some stupid Virgin rule means I can't use my phone abroad in the 1st 3 months of my contract despite having TV, broadband & home phone all on direct debit with them ! How daft is that ? So I'm sorry Sasha, you'll be co-ordinating phone-wise, I'll p-m you Luca's number too !