Is Ronaldo the best in the world?

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22/05/2008, 3:14 PM
Angus

Best in the world ? laughable

BUT - he played well last night.
22/05/2008, 3:15 PM
Roadend

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Originally Posted by rambler14

I must say he was outstanding last night and .

Did well in the first half and nothing thereafter.
22/05/2008, 3:18 PM
GavinZac

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Originally Posted by Roadend

Did well in the first half and nothing thereafter.

His penalty seemed to neatly summarise his abilities in a brief act. "Surprising" over complexity and complete lack of substance if it fails.
22/05/2008, 4:14 PM
rambler14

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Originally Posted by Block G Raptor

No its not he scored his 42nd last night

Yeah I just checked it there. I shouldn't have listened to those commentators on Sky who said it was his 43rd.

He's now only 8 goals short of his 100th for Man Utd and only 3 short of his 100th in professional club football.
22/05/2008, 7:25 PM
Morbo

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Originally Posted by shakermaker1982

He played well, scored a great goal AND HE TURNED UP FOR A BIG GAME - much to the dismay of all his critics.

He played well but saying it was a great goal is a bit OTT, it was a good header but when you consider he was being marked by a 5�6" man playing out of position and who didn�t even jump to contest the ball then I�d hardly call it great
22/05/2008, 7:58 PM
John83

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Originally Posted by GavinZac

His penalty seemed to neatly summarise his abilities in a brief act. "Surprising" over complexity and complete lack of substance if it fails.

Yes, that's what I like about Roy Keane. Even if he failed to pull off his major trick, the opposition player was unlikely to walk again.
22/05/2008, 10:14 PM
chuckie

Ronaldo played well in the first half last night going forward at least, but a lot of chelsea's attacking play and goal was created by Essien who should have been tracked back by...
22/05/2008, 10:17 PM
GavinZac

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Originally Posted by John83

Yes, that's what I like about Roy Keane. Even if he failed to pull off his major trick, the opposition player was unlikely to walk again.

To be fair to Keane, and I'm usually not, he also has an informed opinion of John Delaney.
22/05/2008, 11:22 PM
Kingdom

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Originally Posted by John83

Yes, that's what I like about Roy Keane. Even if he failed to pull off his major trick, the opposition player was unlikely to walk again.

:D Oh how I laughed! Great post.
23/05/2008, 7:45 AM
razor

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Originally Posted by Morbo

but when you consider he was being marked by a 5�6" man playing out of position

Listened to the 1st half on 5live and Graham Taylors first two words after the goal was score were "completely unmarked"
23/05/2008, 7:52 AM
old git

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Originally Posted by razor

Listened to the 1st half on 5live and Graham Taylors first two words after the goal was score were "completely unmarked"

correct me if i am wrong .. most goals scored are by unmarked players . lampard was unmarked for his goal also ... the idea is to lose your marker to create space to score goals :D:D
23/05/2008, 2:48 PM
superfrank

I didn't think he played that well, considering he was up against an out-of-position, makeshift right-back.

Before the goal he was nervy and couldn't control properly and couldn't pass. He did well to socre the header but the space afforded to him would not have happened with a real defender marking him.

After that he improved and did really well for the Tevez/Carrick chance. After this, his confidence returned and he did all his fancy trick but he also gave the ball away a few times and his crossing, at times, left a lot to be desired.

And he totally wasted his penalty, tried to be smart and messed up. He's lucky Terry is a worse peno taker, otherwise he'd be hitting the headlines as the villain.
23/05/2008, 3:01 PM
micls

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Originally Posted by Kingdom

:D Oh how I laughed! Great post.

Usually Id agree, but since Gav is about as anti Keane as possible it's not as effective
23/05/2008, 3:04 PM
gustavo

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Originally Posted by superfrank

I didn't think he played that well, considering he was up against an out-of-position, makeshift right-back.

Before the goal he was nervy and couldn't control properly and couldn't pass. He did well to socre the header but the space afforded to him would not have happened with a real defender marking him.

After that he improved and did really well for the Tevez/Carrick chance. After this, his confidence returned and he did all his fancy trick but he also gave the ball away a few times and his crossing, at times, left a lot to be desired.

And he totally wasted his penalty, tried to be smart and messed up. He's lucky Terry is a worse peno taker, otherwise he'd be hitting the headlines as the villain.

Not totally out of position he played for Lyon plenty of times at right back and indeed started off his career as a full back before being redeployed by Lyon as a CM
23/05/2008, 3:14 PM
superfrank

He can't do the job though and having him in midfield is much better.
28/08/2008, 9:17 PM
Denis The Red

Well, well the first step to greatness, Ronaldo is named European player of the year.
28/08/2008, 10:03 PM
stojkovic

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Originally Posted by Denis The Red

Well, well the first step to greatness, Ronaldo is named European player of the year.

The European Footballer of the Year is named in December and awarded by France Football magazine.
29/08/2008, 9:59 AM
newbie

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Originally Posted by Denis The Red

Well, well the first step to greatness, Ronaldo is named European player of the year.

he was named the Champions Leagues best forward. i wouldnt read too much into it though as Cech Terry and Lampard were named best of their positions :rolleyes:
04/12/2008, 9:23 PM
Denis The Red

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Originally Posted by stojkovic

The European Footballer of the Year is named in December and awarded by France Football magazine.

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Originally Posted by newbie

he was named the Champions Leagues best forward. i wouldnt read too much into it though as Cech Terry and Lampard were named best of their positions :rolleyes:

http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl...id=781211.html

EEEEENUFF said!!!!
04/12/2008, 9:29 PM
Denis The Red

I had to laugh last week listening to the oh so wise Gilsey and Dunphy give out about Rooney's performance in the CL match against Villareal, saying his attitude has changed for the worse and calling him a diver and then go and blame RONALDO, do they ever give up???:D
05/12/2008, 1:12 PM
osarusan

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Originally Posted by Denis The Red

I had to laugh last week listening to the oh so wise Gilsey and Dunphy give out about Rooney's performance in the CL match against Villareal, saying his attitude has changed for the worse and calling him a diver and then go and blame RONALDO, do they ever give up???:D

True. They were going on about Ronaldo's influence on him, but the reality is that Rooney has always dived. And I still think his attitude is fine.
06/12/2008, 6:15 PM
Razors left peg

Ronaldo walking off the pitch and leaving his team down to 10 men for 3 minutes tonight has probably made me more angry than anything Ive seen on a football pitch for a long time. He got a bit of a knock when Andy Reid ran into him but nothing too serious.If he was injured he should have gone down long enough for United to get a sub ready.Instead he jogs straight to the dressing room so he can rush off early to get to Paris to collect his European player of the year award tonight.Im a United fan and I never want to see him in a United shirt again, his attitude has stank all season and tonight topped it off. Would love to see him out the door in January.... followed closely by his buddy Nani!
06/12/2008, 8:16 PM
gustavo

Well if Tosic proves to be any good I'm sure at least one of those 2 will be disposed of
07/12/2008, 8:45 AM
seanfhear

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Originally Posted by Razors left peg

Ronaldo walking off the pitch and leaving his team down to 10 men for 3 minutes tonight has probably made me more angry than anything Ive seen on a football pitch for a long time. He got a bit of a knock when Andy Reid ran into him but nothing too serious.If he was injured he should have gone down long enough for United to get a sub ready.Instead he jogs straight to the dressing room so he can rush off early to get to Paris to collect his European player of the year award tonight.Im a United fan and I never want to see him in a United shirt again, his attitude has stank all season and tonight topped it off. Would love to see him out the door in January.... followed closely by his buddy Nani!

His attitude has not been good all season and maybe that attitude is affecting utd as they have not been in top form this season.

If a player is not happy then maybe its better to show them the door and take the money.
Totenham had to do this with Berbatov and utd may have to do the same with Ronaldo if he continues to sulk.
07/12/2008, 4:00 PM
rambler14

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Originally Posted by Razors left peg

Ronaldo walking off the pitch and leaving his team down to 10 men for 3 minutes tonight has probably made me more angry than anything Ive seen on a football pitch for a long time. He got a bit of a knock when Andy Reid ran into him but nothing too serious.If he was injured he should have gone down long enough for United to get a sub ready.Instead he jogs straight to the dressing room so he can rush off early to get to Paris to collect his European player of the year award tonight.Im a United fan and I never want to see him in a United shirt again, his attitude has stank all season and tonight topped it off. Would love to see him out the door in January.... followed closely by his buddy Nani!

I thought what he did was a disgrace. He should be served with a substantial fine as punishment.

I lost all respect for him before the season even started with the Real Madrid saga. Ronaldo thinks he's bigger than the club and Fergie has not hesitated in fcuking players like that out.
I don't recognise Ronaldo as a Man Utd player. I view him as Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid who is on loan at Man Utd.

Oh and as for Nani.........one of the worst players I have seen in a United shirt, he contributes absolutely fcuk all. I mean he can't even take corners!
07/12/2008, 4:14 PM
Razors left peg

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Originally Posted by rambler14

I thought what he did was a disgrace. He should be served with a substantial fine as punishment.

I lost all respect for him before the season even started with the Real Madrid saga. Ronaldo thinks he's bigger than the club and Fergie has not hesitated in fcuking players like that out.
I don't recognise Ronaldo as a Man Utd player. I view him as Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid who is on loan at Man Utd.

Oh and as for Nani.........one of the worst players I have seen in a United shirt, he contributes absolutely fcuk all. I mean he can't even take corners!

Totally agree but instead it seems that Fergie has backed him and said he did the right thing by coming off.
11/12/2008, 8:57 AM
razor

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Originally Posted by osarusan

but the reality is that Rooney has always dived. And I still think his attitude is fine.

Some attitude last night,
Stamped on one players chest and raked another player down his leg.
Should have been sent off, twice. Disgraceful stuff.
11/12/2008, 9:32 AM
gaisc�och

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Originally Posted by razor

Some attitude last night,
Stamped on one players chest and raked another player down his leg.
Should have been sent off, twice. Disgraceful stuff.

Horrible stuff. He is a great player but he his a filth bag. Some of the tackles are disgraceful. It's a pity UEFA don't take action after a game he deserves a 3-4 match ban for trying to break your mans leg in the second half.

Lowest form of thuggery.
11/12/2008, 12:54 PM
Closed Account 2

Agree, ban the vicious rotund numpty... Tevez and Berbatov would make a better strike force anyway...
16/12/2008, 8:37 AM
razor

The MUFC PR machine is once again victorious over the cowardly forces that rule the game Rooney and to a lesser extent Ronaldo are off scot free.
31/12/2008, 11:15 PM
Angus

Anybody see this shaper the other night ? I have never seen a more inept display from one so lauded

Utterly rubbish and spent the whole time jumping about looking for pennos - I am not bothered by CR but I cannot stand the media obsession

Man U have world class players but this idiot is not one of them
01/01/2009, 7:51 AM
brianw82

Even United fans think the guy is an absolute c**t.

I think that behind the scenes, Fergie knows what's going on and Tosic will replace either Ronaldo or Nani.
01/01/2009, 11:08 AM
seanfhear

I think its fairly obvious that ronaldo is spitting the dummy because he was not allowed to get his own way and join Real Madrid.

Utd would be better off to have sold him and taken a big cheque.
Would utd be any worse off if they had played Tevez instead up to this point in the season.

Players that do not want to play for clubs can be very disruptive and even from the players point of view if they lose that joy of playing or appetite then sometimes they never get it back.
09/01/2009, 10:04 AM
OwlsFan

He mightn't be the best in the world at football but he might be the best at writing off Ferraris!!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/e...er/7817764.stm
09/01/2009, 10:22 AM
dfx-

http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/1940736/
09/01/2009, 10:55 AM
razor

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Originally Posted by OwlsFan

he might be the best at writing off Ferraris!!

And before anyone cracks that joke about taking corners, it was in a tunnel.
09/01/2009, 1:26 PM
old git

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Originally Posted by razor

And before anyone cracks that joke about taking corners, it was in a tunnel.

must have been a very dark tunnel :D:D
09/01/2009, 1:27 PM
Closed Account 2

I heard the tunnel barrier tripped him up. Ferguson says it's a further example of Ronaldo not getting sufficient protection.
09/01/2009, 3:59 PM
brianw82

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Originally Posted by cfdh_edmundo

I heard the tunnel barrier tripped him up. Ferguson says it's a further example of Ronaldo not getting sufficient protection.

I heard he was tipped from behind by another car and immediately did 5 360 degree spins and 2 barrell rolls, before crashing into the barrier. The car's wheels then went on fire.
09/01/2009, 7:12 PM
ramladies

reports out that Cristiano is complaining the wall wasnt ten yards back:p

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