I think you will find quite a few people agree with what he said on Ronaldo actually.
Then i say they are MORONS.
I think you will find quite a few people agree with what he said on Ronaldo actually.
When people comment on the slavery issue, they seem to think the amount of money Ronaldo is paid is the main issue. I think it is irrelevant in the slavery context.
Slaves are owned and are not free to leave their owners. Ronaldo, like all other footballers, is absolutely free to leave his current club. What he is not free to do is PLAY FOOTBALL FOR ANOTHER CLUB. I agree this will limit his earning ability but he is completely free to leave United, Manchester, even England. Slaves do not have that freedom.
Then i say they are MORONS.
He isn't though. He'd be in breach on contract if he didn't report for training, was unavailable for matches etc. We'd have to fine him repeatedly, or cancel his contract at which point he'd walk for free. The contract is to unsure we pay him regularly for his services and that should a situation such as this arise that we get a good fee for the transfer of our player.
The issue for me is about Ronaldo's loyalty and his attitude throughout this. If had been man enough to simply go and chat with Fergie, state his desire face to face andhand in a transfer request then he'd have more respect from me. But the way he's behaved is nothing short of a disgrace to the club and fans.
I want him gone, I do not trust his commitment to the club, and that is key. He has shown he hasn't the desire to stay and fight for repeated success with us. He wants adulation and money, not cups and glory.
Selling him may seem like giving him what he wants but as long as we get a good deal for us then fine. We'll bring in some players who want to winthe title with us.
I didn't say he was free to play for another club, I said he was free to leave United. He can walk out on United at any time. Yes, it would mean walking out on football but he is free to get a job in any other field. Slaves do not have that option.
That, to me, is the main difference between all professional footballers and slaves. The fact that Ronaldo gets paid silly money has clouded the issue.
sign Pele, sell Ronaldo
But the FA would ban him for all the performance enhancing drugs he takes.
Shame really
Why don't you all take a break from all the Ronaldo bashing and watch us play instead?
So I shouldn't listen to him on what bets to make?Alex Ferguson will not win another champions league for this club - Gus Hiddink 29/05/2007
Yeah, I love the Barry comparison. So Calderon's doing nothing, eh? an insignificant fart? of no consequence in any of this? nor Blatter nor Platini nor the Press? Nor idiots like you? I suppose Ronnie could just come out and say he's giving an arm to us to prove to you fickle lot that he 'loves' the club, eh? Still wouldn't do it with the likes of you 'feck 'im, he's a cnut'. Tosser.
Whilst I think it's sad that he's going, and I'm almost certain with what he's been saying that he does want to go and most likely is off, I still don't understand why United fans are acting quite so wounded.
Most seem to be saying that they're only angry because of the games he's playing, and if he'd come out and said he wants to go they'd accept that and thank him for the good times. But that's clearly shite, because now he has come out and said he wants to leave he's getting stick for that.
Basically, half of you children are furious not because of the way he's acting, but because he wants to leave full stop.
if ronaldo was kidnapped by a european sex slave gang, i think our ronny would fast learn the difference between slavery and playing for man utd, maybe the boy doesnt quite grasp the gravity of the statment, which evidently has quickly become 'tiresome'.
Cristiano Ronaldo ordered to return to Man Utd on July 28
By David Mcdonnell 12/07/2008
(pic:Getty Images)
Sir Alex Ferguson has ordered Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Manchester United in two weeks to finally put an end to the ongoing saga surrounding his future.
Fergie was said to be furious at Ronaldo agreeing with FIFA chief Sepp Blatter that the United winger had been treated like a slave by his club, for not allowing him to complete his dream move to Real Madrid - who intended to unveil him on July 7.
United embark on a 10-day preseason tour of South Africa next Thursday and return on July 28, the day Fergie wants Ronaldo back at their Carrington training base for clear-the-air talks.
Although Ronaldo will not be able to join in pre-season training after undergoing ankle surgery, Fergie wants him under his wing to begin his recuperation and end the circus surrounding his future. United have lost patience with Ronaldo and took exception to his claim that he had been treated like a modern-day slave.
Despite United's firm stance, Ronaldo's desire to join Real is stronger than ever following an interview on Portuguese TV in which he admitted he wanted a fresh challenge. He refused to pledge his future to the Reds.
There is a belief among the United hierarchy that getting Ronaldo back to Manchester as soon as he is able to begin his rehab would go a long way to ending the destabilising effect of the constant speculation concerning where he will be playing next season.
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Love it. So we're back to two weeks again?!
Then i say they are MORONS.
Cristiano Ronaldo ordered to return to Man Utd on July 28
By David Mcdonnell 12/07/2008
(pic:Getty Images)
Sir Alex Ferguson has ordered Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Manchester United in two weeks to finally put an end to the ongoing saga surrounding his future.
Fergie was said to be furious at Ronaldo agreeing with FIFA chief Sepp Blatter that the United winger had been treated like a slave by his club, for not allowing him to complete his dream move to Real Madrid - who intended to unveil him on July 7.
United embark on a 10-day preseason tour of South Africa next Thursday and return on July 28, the day Fergie wants Ronaldo back at their Carrington training base for clear-the-air talks.
Although Ronaldo will not be able to join in pre-season training after undergoing ankle surgery, Fergie wants him under his wing to begin his recuperation and end the circus surrounding his future. United have lost patience with Ronaldo and took exception to his claim that he had been treated like a modern-day slave.
Despite United's firm stance, Ronaldo's desire to join Real is stronger than ever following an interview on Portuguese TV in which he admitted he wanted a fresh challenge. He refused to pledge his future to the Reds.
There is a belief among the United hierarchy that getting Ronaldo back to Manchester as soon as he is able to begin his rehab would go a long way to ending the destabilising effect of the constant speculation concerning where he will be playing next season.
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Love it. So we're back to two weeks again?!
I love that SAF/United are not doing any talking at this stage.
SAF made it clear before that Ronaldo was not for sale. Nothing has changed, so there's no need to keep reiterating the same thing. Let everyone else get themselves worked up about it. When it comes down to it the ball is still firmly in United's court and nothing anyone else says or does can change that. Let Blatter make a fool of himself, let Madrid waste their time, and let Ronaldo stew in limbo. They can kick up a fuss about it all they want, but United WILL NOT accept any offer.
lol!
I seem to recall last summer Real making noises about signing Ronaldo, I remember Mijatovic all over the press. Know what happened? Ronnie kept his mouth shut and signed a new contract...and the story was DEAD. Now my dear fjred, contrast that with summer.
Calderon can spout as much shit as he likes...it means nothing to me, he's a nobody in my eyes who just in a temporary position of power. And for anyone to say the reason we've turned on Ronnie is solely because of Calderon really needs his head checked. Ronnie's played his part very well and for the last time HE WANTS TO MOVE! What in the hell have you been smoking?
And yes, lets look at the facts...Real have not put in a bid yet. This is not to say that they won't or can't, but you should have been a football fan long enough to understand how they work. If not, i recommend you dig up the transfers of Figo, Zidane, Ronaldo etc. they might educate you (since your are in clear need of it).
No transfer request, again see above. Like I said...Barry must not want out of Villa because of no transfer request, right? Since we're sticking to facts, this must be true.
Agreeing with Blatter's statement, while in the same interview stating, 'everyone knows what I want' in regards to Madrid and your still don't think its disrespectful? If Ronnie's not being disrespectful for that, then neither is Blatter and Calderon.
You my friend are a Ihni binni dimi diniwiny anitaime and i'm through with you...
The only thing this thread confirms is a large degree of Calderon pleasing, thoughtless, lemming type lunacy! 'Sell 'im, he's a cnut'
You read it your way and I'll read it mine. But the ability to post pictures on here proves no form of perception.
You read it your way and I'll read it mine. But the ability to post pictures on here proves no form of perception.
Good one.
The only thing this thread confirms is a large degree of Calderon pleasing, thoughtless, lemming type lunacy! 'Sell 'im, he's a cnut'