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by **A.B.** » Fri May 20, 2005 9:35 pm

AC Milan: 3
Palermo: 3

FT

Milan rested most of their players, they were 3-1 up at home....... and ended up drawing.

Wounded animal but certainly have the ability to bounce back in the CL which worries me.

by **Paul_Poland** » Fri May 20, 2005 11:14 pm

Dont be afraid:) I watched yesterday 10 best Liverpool goals this season and I`m sure about final result from Turkey :P Stiv Gerrard and his megapowerfull shots are GREAT

by **Dalglish** » Sat May 21, 2005 12:19 am

A.B. wrote:AC Milan: 3
Palermo: 3

Nice to see the so called "invincible" AC Milan Defence is leaking a few goals

And this result coming after their "Defeat" 3-1 in the Semi -final , the 1-0 loss to Juventus and the Draw with Lecce was it ......

Should give out boys a lot of confidence that we can score at least a goal or two and with our mean European Defence bring the trophy home where it belongs

by **Cool Hand Luke** » Sat May 21, 2005 12:36 am

It was a Milan defence consisting of:

Simic Marzoratti Costacurta Pancaro

opposed to

Cafu Stam Nesta Maldini

I dont think none of the players that played on Friday will start the final:(

by **A.B.** » Sat May 21, 2005 1:15 am

They rested all their players for the final.

by **Dalglish** » Sat May 21, 2005 1:40 am

Fair enough but 3 goals conceded in the Semi final with a full strength Defence bodes well for LFC

by **Woollyback** » Sat May 21, 2005 1:55 am

who cares, we beat a full strength Juvetus and a full strength Chelsea over 2 legs each

WE CAN DO IT :shifty

by **MilitiaRusher** » Sat May 21, 2005 3:45 am

You know if you buy your tickets off someone else, there is a chance there you might not be admitted for the Final. This is because each ticket is registered with the name of the first buyer. They will be doing random checks before the match.

by **Istanpool** » Sat May 21, 2005 8:07 am

MilitiaRusher wrote:You know if you buy your tickets off someone else, there is a chance there you might not be admitted for the Final. This is because each ticket is registered with the name of the first buyer. They will be doing random checks before the match.

That's true. I have my ticket with the name and seat number on it. I am not sure if this is only for the tickets reserved for the Turkish fans. Cause nobody wants to sit together with the Pizza guys.. :eyebrow

by **thegreedo** » Sat May 21, 2005 10:00 am

Geeze guys, I want to see some real excitement on this thread!!

I was thirteen when we beat Roma and my dad wouldn't let me travel to the game. After Heysel and the baron 20 years that followed I was beginning to wonder if I would ever get another chance to see the mighty reds rule europe again, so, as you can probably imagine I'm pretty fired up about catching my flight out to Istanbul on monday. In fact, if I'm honest I can't remember being this excited about anything since my daughter was born!

So come on I want to read some really blood curdling calls to arms on this thread. Lets all get in the mood. The boys are going to need us in full voice out there, we can be they're 12th man, just like against chelsea at anfield!!

If nobody else at least appears to be getting as fired up as I am I'm going to start thinking I'm going mad! Come on newkiter's!! COME ON REDMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :laugh:

by **A.B.** » Sat May 21, 2005 4:12 pm

SHEVCHENKO READY FOR TENSE AFFAIR
Andriy Shevchenko knows expectations will be high on Wednesday evening when he and his AC Milan team-mates take on Liverpool in the Champions League final.

The showdown at the Ataturk stadium in Istanbul will see the Italian outfit bid for a seventh European title - only Real Madrid have won more with nine - while Liverpool are aiming for their fifth.

Much will rest on the shoulders of the Rossoneri’s top striker Shevchenko and, having hit six goals so far in the competition to guide his team to the final, the pressure will once again be on the Ukraine international to deliver when it matters most.

But if the European Footballer of the Year has learned anything since hitting the winning penalty in the shoot-out win against Juventus in the final at Old Trafford two years ago, it is how to handle his emotions.

“Inevitably, the Champions League final brings tension because it’s the most prestigious football event in Europe,” said the 28-year-old.

“But I don’t feel the same anxiety now that I felt back then.

“Then I felt an intense emotion and a burden just as many of my team-mates did because for many of us it was our first European final.

“But it’s only one game and if you look at it from that point of view without the pressure that comes with it, you have more chance of winning.

“I certainly feel more prepared to deal with these situations because from Manchester to Istanbul we’ve gone a long way.”

Last year Milan won the Serie A title although Friday night’s 3-3 draw with Palermo - in which the Rossoneri fielded a second string -side - confirmed Juventus as this year’s Italian champions.

JUVE CROWNED ITALIAN CHAMPIONS

Shevchenko himself has also come a long way since that glorious night in the north west of England.

It represented a turning point for the striker as, not only did it gave him his first title with Milan since arriving from Dinamo Kiev three years previously, but more importantly it dramatically raised his status at the club.

Prior to the Manchester final against the Bianconeri, Shevchenko’s future at Milan looked uncertain having experienced his worst season in front of goal with just five strikes during the 2002-2003 campaign.

However, the 2003 final provided the platform from which Schevchenko rediscovered his goalscoring form.

Twenty-four goals last season fired Carlo Ancelotti’s side to the Scudetto and earned the Ukrainian the “capocannoniere” trophy as the top scorer in Serie A.

Shevchenko has continued his prolific strike rate this season with 17 domestic goals.

That is a good return when you consider the striker missed several weeks of the season after fracturing his cheekbone during the 1-0 win over Cagliari in February.

Shevchenko is optimistic of taking his recent good form into the final, where he expects a tough game against Liverpool.

However, he feels that the unity and experience of the current Milan squad will stand them in good stead.

“I’m happy because things have not only gone well for me but for Milan too,” he said.

“Against Juve we were looking to confirm our strength whereas against Liverpool we already know how strong we are.

“We have a group that has been playing together for so long and that is able to give its best at the right time.

“But the greatness of a team is not only its power but also in having a profound respect for our rivals.

“It would be silly if we denied our strength just as it would be equally stupid to underestimate Liverpool as they have a backline that is almost impenetrable.

“Juve only managed to score one goal and Chelsea failed to find the net against them, which says it all.

“And to make it even more difficult, they have an efficient attack that can hit you at any time.

“Xabi Alonso showed against Juve what a great player he is while Luis Garcia has proved key to Liverpool’s creative play and we will have to be extremely careful not to allow them any spaces.”

Despite the Rossoneri experiencing a dip in form of late - Milan have not won a game since April 26 when they beat PSV Eindhoven 2-0 in the first leg of the semi-final when Shevchenko opening the scoring - the number seven is confident his team will be well prepared for the final.

“I have no doubt in my mind that we will arrive in Istanbul in top form,” he ended.

by **IstanBuL-FenerBaHce** » Sat May 21, 2005 5:47 pm

thegreedo wrote:So come on I want to read some really blood curdling calls to arms on this thread. Lets all get in the mood. The boys are going to need us in full voice out there, we can be they're 12th man, just like against chelsea at anfield!!

If nobody else at least appears to be getting as fired up as I am I'm going to start thinking I'm going mad! Come on newkiter's!! COME ON REDMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everybody out of England (especially in Turkey) hears something about the legendary Liverpool supporters..

What told us about LFC by our elder brothers, uncles or fathers for years is your 'great passion' :hearts

But, i have been watching Liverpool since i was sixteen and to be honest, i couldnt remember that i've witnessed that big passion so much..Everybody in that forum discuss 'why arent there so much sound at Anfield?..Why doesnt everybody sing songs?... etc....

Don't get angry, but that's what seems from outside...

Now u have a big chance to show everybody how to support...Come on lads...Turkish fans will just beside u...

:bowdown

by **joependo** » Sat May 21, 2005 9:32 pm

r u sayin the fans in anfield rnt gud enough or wat

by **supersub** » Sat May 21, 2005 11:11 pm

I've been discussing this European Cup Final with a few of my friends who have accompanied me on all our trips to previous European Cup Finals.We came to the conclusion that this has the potential to top the lot.Now I know it can be said how can you top Rome '77 because it was the 1st time,but I feel after such a long absence this too has an air of the 1st time.The way our fans have responded to get themselves to Turkey in our 1000's is a credit to us.
The party in Taksim sq is going to be awesome.I'm risking my marriage for this game,so Liverpool better make it worth it.

by **simic_ie** » Sun May 22, 2005 12:28 am

Just watched that clip of the YNWA after the Chelsea match and the smile on my face is just huge... I wish I could have been there for it.. it just looks so special.

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