SempreMilan Podcast (Rocket Sports Internet)

The gang discusses the new stadium situation in our first ever Substack-exclusive bonus podcast episode! Remember that you also can listen to the bonus podcast on your preferred podcast app, using a private RSS (read more here).

The Champions League quarter-finals are here and Milan will face the uncrowned champions of Serie A, Napoli. The potential semi-final is very interesting too. Listen to this bonus podcast to hear the reactions of Anthony and Madison.

It’s time to go! In this hypothetical (soon-to-be real) scenario, Pioli has been relieved of his duties at Milan. It is up to the boys to find his replacement!

Milan need help and there are some great free agents available this summer. Going through the list, who would you take?

Rafa is BACK! Two goals against Napoli, a goal and an assist for Portugal, and a contract renewal awaiting him. How far can he go?

Who has the best XI between Milan and Napoli? The boys give their picks to create the ultimate lineup. 

Today the boys go over all the backup squad players and give their opinions on if they should be kept or sold.

Madison and Anthony share their excitement over a historic Derby della Madonnina in the Champions League semi-final. Let us know your thoughts on the match-up!

Oli and Anthony mule over the reality of the CDK deal and how the season has panned out for the young player. How should he be handled this summer; do we move on, or invest more?

Oli and Madison discuss Fikayo Tomori's successful journey at AC Milan as the defender reached 100 appearances for the club against Roma. Just how important do you think he has been? Let us know in the comments!

Anthony spent a week in Milan and the boys are letting him do a little show and tell of all the things he came home with!

The usual suspects are back for this week’s bonus episode where they answer the questions you asked all week, based on the fallout of the Champions League and the Spezia defeat.

The boys channel their inner Berlusconi to fantasise over an all-Italian starting XI, as requested by you guys in the comments!

The boys go on a deep dive over the likely new signing of Daichi Kamada, and how the Japanese international will improve the squad.

The lads give their sending off to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, thanking him for everything he has done for Milan and looking back over his illustrious career. We apologise for the slight audio issues on this one and will have it sorted for next time!

The boys take a deep dive on our new Dutch midfielder, Tijjani Reijnders!

Fisher and Torgrude jump on the hype train for our newly-signed striker, Noah Okafor!

Oli and Anthony get excited over the arrival of Samuel Chukwueze, a player many fans believe will be the long-term answer to the right-wing dilemma.

All the lads get together to discuss the second American of the window and our eighth signing overall, Yunus Musah.

The A-team put their tinfoil hats on and give their hottest takes for the upcoming season.

Oli and Anthony give their ninth player profile of the summer and also recap all of the departures of the window.

The A-team react to the UCL draw and give their predictions on how things shake out!

The boys discuss the final transfer of Milan's illustrious summer mercato, Luka Jovic, and each give their rating.

Substack subscribers have been sending in questions, so we have dedicated this week's bonus episode to answering those for you!

The return of the lion! Zlatan is set to potentially accept a new role within AC Milan. What will be the scope of his responsibilities? (PS, bear with us as we work to get the best sound from the new mics).

The lads get together to discuss AC Milan Primavera’s flying start to the season, their standout players and the impressive management of Ignazio Abate since he took over the side.

Oli and Anthony discuss the rough start to life at Milan for Adli, the changing of his role and the club's new-found reliance on his strong performances.

Anthony and Oliver go head-to-head to see who can create the best XI, but there is a catch! Anthony must pick an American and Oli must pick an Englishman, and there can only be one player from each nation, so no Maldini-Baresi partnerships here!

The A-team returns to discuss the changes being made to the Growth Decree in Italy and how it alters the landscape of Serie A.

The boys get a little heated discussing how the team and specifically Pioli have handled big games.

The Dynamic Dummies give their take on this year’s edition of the annual injury crisis and how we can resolve the problems.

The big three meet up to discuss Milan's Champions League journey thus far.

The original gang gets together to answer a fantastic question from one of our Substack founding members, Mats. See the full question below the video.

Oli, Anthony, and Madison were each tasked with compiling a list of three transfers they regret. These can also be ones they wish happened or didn't happen.

The gang discuss the top four most valuable players on the squad and how realistic a departure is for each player, plus our personal opinions on the prospect of them all.

Oli, Anthony, and Madison go line for line with the Maldini interview, giving their thoughts on each quote, the impact, and the legitimacy of them all.

Oli and Anthony discuss everything you need to know about the potential opponents for the Europa League play-off round.

Oli, Anthony and Madison gather round for a festive-themed 'Ask Me Anything' episode.

Join Oli and Anthony for the SempreMilan Awards as they name the best player in each category.

The boys go over the first new signing of the January window, Filippo Terracciano, and give their thoughts on how he will impact the squad.

Oli and Anthony give their wildest predictions for the remainder of the season, as well as the upcoming summer.

The boys talk over all the mentioned replacements for Pioli and how they think the reign would go for each.

Oli and Anthony discuss the reports that Milan are interested in purchasing a Serie C team to use as a ‘Next-Gen’ side.

Oli and Anthony go over all the happenings (and non-happenings) for AC Milan in the 2024 January mercato.

Oli, Anthony, and Stefano get together to discuss how all the players out on loan are doing at the halfway point of the season, primarily CDK.

The original trio give all the summer signings a grade at the halfway mark of the season.

Oli, Anthony and Madison join forces to give their reactions to Milan drawing Slavia Prague in the Round of 16 of the Europa League.

Oli and Anthony catch up on the missed questions from the last few podcasts.

The main boys give their opinions on which formation Milan should use moving forward, as well as how they would fix the current line-up.

Oli and Maddie react to the Europa League quarter-finals draw, with AC Milan facing their compatriots Roma. It will be Bayer Leverkusen or West Ham in the semi-final, should the Rossoneri make it through.

Anthony and Isak were tasked with drafting the best possible Serie A XI using only one player from each team, meaning if you want Leao you can't have Pulisic too! Comment who you think made the better team.

The original trio are back to give their opinions on Giroud and his tenure with the club, as his departure to LAFC this summer has been confirmed.

The big three discuss the future of Stefano Pioli amid rumours suggesting that he might stay beyond the current season.

Oli and Anthony are joined by Euan Burns, a SempreMilan writer and Roma fan to discuss the first leg of the Europa Quarterfinals.

Anthony, Isak and Madison tie in last night’s dreadful display against Roma with the struggles in the derby. Looking back at the stats from the last five games, they find patterns of Pioli's insanity.

Join Oli, Anthony, and Madison as they combine the Roma and Inter defeats into one long rant and discuss how the season ended in April.

This week’s topics include…

* Pioli has got to go

* Inter earning their second star in the derby

* Roma eliminating Milan from Europa League

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The gang each pick who they want to become the next manager of Milan, and put forward their case to try to convince the others.

Join Oli, Anthony and Madison as they take a deep dive into some fan-made petitions going around, and what they believe is needed for the club next season.

This week’s topics include…

* Juve 0-0 Milan

* Pioli’s inevitable replacement

* UCL secured for next season 

Time stamps

Intro 00:00

Juventus Review 4:37

Genoa Preview 29:17

Listener Questions 37:24

The boys discuss the impending exit of Giroud and Kjaer, as well as the leadership in the locker room. Who can replace them, if anyone?

Join Oli and Anthony discuss the 3-3 draw to Genoa, six straight without a win, and the future manager.

This week’s topics include…

* Milan 3-3 Genoa

* Pioli’s inevitable replacement

* Leao getting fed up

Time stamps

Intro 00:00

Genoa Review 2:28

Cagliari Preview 32:38

Talking Points 38:27

Listener Questions 48:08

Oli, Anthony, and Madison plot how they would repair the defence, following a woeful season at the back.

Join Oli, Anthony, and Madison for a five-goal thriller against Cagliari, the penultimate preview of the season, and more manager mysteries.

This week’s topics include…

* Milan 5-1 Cagliari

* Gallardo the newest name

* Who would help rebuild the squad?

Time stamps

Intro 00:00

Cagliari Review 02:53

Torino Preview 25:23

Talking Points 30:45

Listener Questions 40:27

Oli and Anthony go through the squad, player by player and say if they would keep them or sell them ahead of the summer transfer window.

Join Oli and Anthony for an uninspired defeat to Torino and the preview of the final game of the season. This week’s topics include…

* Pioli send off

* Plugging the holes in the squad

* Are Milan intentionally misleading journalists?

TIME STAMPS

Into 00:00

Torino Review 02:36

Salernitana Preview 19:40

Listener Questions 34:36

In light of the release of AC Milan’s new home kit for the 2024-25 season, Anthony and Madison go year by year ranking the Rossoneri’s home kits with Puma.

Join Oli and Anthony for the final review of the season. Touching on Pioli’s farewell, potential replacements and what happens now?

This week’s topics include…

↳ Caldera makes Serie A debut after 6 seasons

↳ Salernitana 3-3

↳ Is Fonseca the right pick for the job?

TIME STAMPS

Intro 00:00

Salernitana Review 03:14

Talking Points 34:05

Listener Questions 49:30

Oli and Anthony give their opinions on all the key moments and topics from the season. Leave your picks in the comments!

Join Oli and Anthony as they give each player a rating for their individual seasons. This week’s topics include…

↳ Best of the Season

↳ Worst of the Season

↳ Pioli's final rating with Milan

Oli and Anthony review every player that was on loan for the 2023-24 season and what the future holds for each of them.

Join Oli and Anthony for an end-of-season reaction video. Looking back at the pre-season predictions and our hot takes bonus episode we react to how wrong, or how right we were.

This week’s topics include…

↳  Isak picked Lazio to win the scudetto 

↳  Zirkzee all but done

↳  How many predictions did we get right?

Join Oli and Anthony for a nice chat between friends. Talking about the Euros, Copa America, Milan transfers and more!

This week’s topics include…

↳ Anthony saw Messi live

↳ Oli goes to Germany

↳ Is the Zirkzee saga just a smokescreen?

Oli and Anthony discuss the potential signings of multiple players from the Netherlands this summer and how they can benefit, or harm, the team.

Join Oli and Anthony as they review Milan players at the Euros and Copa America, as well as discuss the transfer market.

This week’s topics include…

↳  Potential move for Calafiori

↳  Pulisic wonder goal in Copa opener

↳  Are we taking to long to close the Zirkzee deal?

Oli and Anthony have come up with some ideas to improve the game... or hurt it! Let us know your thoughts.

Join Oli and Anthony with a special guest, Adam Summerton. Adam is the Serie A commentator for TNT Sports. He gives us his take on last season, the summer market and next season. This week’s topics include…

↳ How the top five will play out

↳ Top live moments of last season

↳ Would you sell Leao for the right price?

Anthony and Madison react to the fixture list being released and give their thoughts on how the games will go.

Join Anthony and Isak as they discuss the first press conference and training session of Fonseca, the mercato rumours, Euros and questions from Substack subscribers and listeners.

This week’s topics include…

➤ Fonseca's words and plans

➤ Morata or Lukaku over Zirkzee?

➤ The latest mercato news

➤ Listener questions

Oli and Anthony take a look at the newly released club coefficients and discuss the ranks as well as the new UCL format.

Join Oli and Anthony as they discuss the official start of pre-season, previewing the Rapid Wien game and talking over the signing of Alvaro Morata.

This week’s topics include…

↳  Morata medical scheduled for this week

↳  Fonseca’s first friendly

↳  What other positions need strengthening?

Oli and Anthony dive into Alvaro Morata’s career and statistics, while sharing their opinions on how his time as AC Milan’s new No.7 will play out.

Join Oli and Anthony as they discuss the official start of pre-season, review the Rapid Wien game, preview the Man City clash in NYC, and talk over the latest transfer rumours.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Fonseca's first game in charge

↳ The risks of the USA trip

↳ 'Week of three attacks'

↳ Listener questions

Oli and Anthony look at the players who have arrived in America for the pre-season tour and what the opportunity means for their futures.

Join Oli and Anthony as they discuss the surprising victory over Manchester City and preview Real Madrid.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Five-goal thriller in New York ↳ Squad changes and Real Madrid preview↳ Pavlovic deal and other transfer updates ↳ Listener questions

Oli and Anthony discuss the latest signing, Strahinja Pavlovic, and take a deep dive into the defender’s stats and traits as well as share their expectations.

Join Oli, Lorenzo and Stefano as they discuss another win in the USA against Real Madrid, preview the Barcelona game and discuss the latest transfer rumours.

This week’s topics include…

↳ European champions beaten in Chicago

↳ Barcelona the final USA test

↳ Liberali, Chukwueze and others impress

↳ Mercato talk and listener questions

Oli and Isak take a look at what we learned from the tour of the United States and provide a bit of behind-the-scenes information from go-karting trips to bad first pitches.

Join Oli and Anthony as they recap the end of the USA tour and make their predictions ahead of the 2024-25 AC Milan season.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Barcelona win and Monza preview ↳ The season opener against Torino ↳ Serie A title winner, top five and relegated teams ↳ Where Milan will finish, top scorer, MVP and more

Oli and Anthony take a deep dive into the latest signing of the summer, Emerson Royal! The boys discuss the player’s stats and traits as well as share their expectations for the season.

Join Oli, Anthony, and Madison as they review the Berlusconi Trophy win, a rollercoaster first game of the Serie A season and preview a trip to newly-promoted Parma.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Comfortable win over Monza ↳ Giampaolo-esque selection errors? ↳ Morata debut goal, Okafor super sub (again) ↳ Listener questions

Oli and Anthony take a deep dive into the latest signing of the summer mercato, Youssouf Fofana, and what he brings to the squad.

Join Oli, Anthony, and Madison as they recap the first loss of the Paulo Fonseca era against Parma, address the panic that is spreading and preview the Lazio game.

This week's topics include...

↳ Parma hand Paulo first loss ↳ Individual and collective errors ↳ Lazio game already do-or-die? ↳ Theo's attitude and listener questions

Oli, Anthony, and Madison give their hot takes for the season. Listen and give us your crazy ideas for Serie A and AC Milan this year!

Join Oliver and Anthony for yet another disappointing review and venting session.

↳  Two points after three games

↳  Drama during the cooling break

↳  Is Fonseca already on thin ice? 

Oli and Anthony take a deep look at our final signing of the summer window; striker Tammy Abraham joins us on a dry loan from AS Roma.

Join Oliver, Anthony and Madison as they preview a must-win game against Venezia after the international break and discuss the midfield woes.

↳ Venezia game vital for Fonseca ↳ Change in formation and defensive approach ↳ Bennacer saga and injury ↳ Listener questions

Oli and Anthony discuss the latest updates on the stadium project and what we can do now.

Join Oliver, Anthony and Madison for Milan’s first win of the season, the start of the Champions League, and the Derby Della Madonnina.

Anthony and Madison recap the tumultuous tale of Fonseca at AC Milan, including where things went wrong and what happens next.

Join Oliver, Anthony, Madison and special guest Martino Puccio as they talk about the dismal display against Liverpool, the derby delight vs. Inter and the Lecce game.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Bad European night piles on pressure ↳ Huge response in the derby ↳ Pulisic and Gabbia steal the headlines ↳ What it means for Fonseca's future

Oli and Anthony answer all your questions from the week in one action-packed episode.