Today is the big day. The presentation of a new coach, the
players returning to Milanello. Even with so much hanging in the balance, it’s
kind of like the first day of school or something. Even in the darkest of
years, Raduno, the Italian word for
rally, feels like a new beginning. But this year, it’s like our parents moved
across the country and left everything we knew behind. Well except Montolivo. I
think he tied himself to the top of the car as we drove all the way across the
country just to torment us. Still, for better or for worse, it’s time to open a
new door and see if we can embarrass ourselves less this year than we did at
the old school. Welcome back, Ragazzi.
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| Today is your big day, Mister |
Montella’s presentation is scheduled for 13:00 CEST (7:00am
EDT) at Casa Milan. There will be coverage all over social media, so choose
your favorite way to follow:
Facebook: facebook.com/ACMilan
Twitter: twitter.com/acmilan
Instagram: instagram.com/acmilan
Google+: plus.google.com/+ACMilan/
Galliani has been disturbingly quiet, so I can only assume
he’ll have a lot to say. And Montella may get to speak a little, too.
Another highlight will be getting to see Lapadula and Vangioni train at
Milanello for the first time. And there may be news of a new signing by the
time I even post this, a little something Galliani has been working on. Who
knows? For now, at least, he must seek approval for each new player from the
mysterious consortium, so at least we’ll know it’s not just him making the
decisions for now.
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| Lapadula is ready to rally |
Then there is the Curva Sud, posted a letter yesterday on
their site with their concerns about the selling of the club. I for one
will be curious as to how their tone is. Usually after they’ve said what they
felt they needed to, they’re tame. But seeing as how they still want Galliani
out and they are upset that they don’t know the details about the consortium, I
suppose they could still misbehave, we’ll see.
I will be curious as to whether or not anything is disclosed
about the sale of the club. Initially, this was the hopeful due date to have
the preliminary takeover become official. Then we’ve been told there were
delays because of paperwork and such. But Galiatoto was in Milano as of
yesterday, so maybe we’ll at least find something out. Who knows?
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| Expect a volcanic eruption of words, he's been quiet way too long |
The only thing I know is that today is the first day of the
2016-17 season. Next come the useless (but at the same time profitable)
friendlies, and before you know it the season will begin. In that time, we will
likely be changing owners, and who knows how many squad changes as well. So
ready or not, here it comes. Welcome back, Ragazzi.
This post inspired by the music of Interpol’s
“The New”
Due to Raduno, the next post in the Quattro Stelle series will be posted tomorrow - read about the semifinals and finals of the 1938 World Cup
Due to Raduno, the next post in the Quattro Stelle series will be posted tomorrow - read about the semifinals and finals of the 1938 World Cup