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Alberto Gilardino: Milan Fans Are Ungrateful

The Italian striker is still angry with the Rossoneri faithful for the treatment he received from them...

Jan 31, 2009 9:21:06 AM

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Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino has taken another swipe at former club Milan, revealing that he was never shown any gratitude by the fans at San Siro.

The Italian international spent three years at the club, but he failed to reach peak form and, as a result, he was often left on the bench as he struggled to find the net. Gilardino joined Fiorentina last summer and returned to the San Siro two weeks ago as his side lost 1-0 to the Rossoneri.

‘Gila’ was not shown a great deal of respect by his former supporters as he they booed and jeered his presence. The hitman has now spoken out against the Milan faithful

"Milan fans whistled? Well they were probably scared of me. Unfortunately there is no recognition in football," the striker told La Gazzetta Dello Sport.

"The goals I scored at Milan in three years have been forgotten."

The former Parma man played against Juventus last week and he had a perfect goal disallowed for offside. Gila has called for the use of technology to help assists match officials with their work.

"The goal against Juve was good," continued Gilardino.

"It would have been good for our league position. Anyway, I have the trust of everyone around me.

"I also think that the use of technology in football would help. They use it in other sports."

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com