I think in the deepest, darkest corners of our hearts many Milan fans feared that he might hang up his boots in favour of a quiet, pain free life. To see him back to his old forward chivvying, defense organizing, griping, sliding tackling self is like having all our birthdays come at once.

This. Exactly this. That's what makes it so fucking special, because I really truly genuinely never thought I'd see it again. He is so good to us.

(Also, I am totally abusing the shit out of this icon lately.)

Edit: ...and I apparently can't stop swearing, either. Sorry.