Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan (Italian pronunciation: [ˈmiːlan]), is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others.[2][6] The club has spent its entire history, with the exception of the 1980–81 and 1982-83 seasons, in the top-flight of Italian football, known as Serie A since 1929-30.[2]
They are the current Italian football champions, and are the most successful club in world football in terms of international trophies along with Boca Juniors, with 18 officially recognized UEFA and FIFA titles.[7] Milan has won four world titles,[7] more than any other club in the world, having won the Intercontinental Cup three times and the FIFA Club World Cup once.[7] Milan also won the European Cup/Champions League on seven occasions,[7] second only to Real Madrid.[8] They also won the UEFA Super Cup a record five times and the Cup Winners' Cup twice.[7] Milan won every major competition in which it has competed, with the exception of the Europa League (in this competition they have lost two semifinals in 1972 and in 2002). Domestically, with 18 league titles Milan is the joint-second most successful club in Serie A behind Juventus (27 titles), along with local rivals Inter.[9] They have also won the Coppa Italia five times, as well as a record six Supercoppa Italiana triumphs.[7] Furthermore, Milan is the only team to have won the Serie A without losing a game, doing so in 1991-92 during a 58-match unbeaten run.
Milan's home games are played at San Siro, also known as the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The stadium, which is shared with Inter, is the largest in Italian football, with a total capacity of 80,018.[10] Inter are considered their biggest rivals, and matches between the two teams are called Derby della Madonnina, which is one of the most followed derbies in football.[11] As of 2010, Milan is the third most supported team in Italy,[12] and the seventh most supported team in Europe, ahead of any other Italian team.[13]
Milan's home games are played at San Siro, also known as the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The stadium, which is shared with Inter, is the largest in Italian football, with a total capacity of 80,018.[10] Inter are considered their biggest rivals, and matches between the two teams are called Derby della Madonnina, which is one of the most followed derbies in football.[11] As of 2010, Milan is the third most supported team in Italy,[12] and the seventh most supported team in Europe, ahead of any other Italian team.[13]
Seasonal Objective
my belief is that Ac Milan should be challenging for every cup or title we are involved in. so anything less than a semi final appearance in any competition will be deemed as a failure
The Cull
My first task since taking charge will to have a look at my squad and staff and sell or release any player that i feel doesnt have the required potential and/or ability. but saying that i will be looking to ask my senior players to become a part of my backroom staff once they retire
Tactics and Philosophy
The main tactic we will be using in 4-5-1 with 4-3-3 being our backup tactic which i will be asking my coaches to use through all of our teams whic hwill allow easier transition from youth to senior teams
