Completely agree, keeping him for four more years will earn United hundreds of millions, as well as much success on the pitch. Come four years time, I will happily fly Ronaldo to Madrid myself, it would also be fun to see Calderon lying in some gutter then tooALL Ronaldo's future/comments/speculation
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Completely agree, keeping him for four more years will earn United hundreds of millions, as well as much success on the pitch. Come four years time, I will happily fly Ronaldo to Madrid myself, it would also be fun to see Calderon lying in some gutter then tooSome actual news (kind of) albeit not about the transfer.
Ron appears to have reached the limping with crutches stage, as opposed to the hopping with crutches one. He's even hit the "bit of hobbling about with some kind of aircast" phase.
Those of a sensitive disposition should not click on the link (though those with a medical/physio background might find it of momentary interest):
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article1466574.ece
Ron appears to have reached the limping with crutches stage, as opposed to the hopping with crutches one. He's even hit the "bit of hobbling about with some kind of aircast" phase.
Those of a sensitive disposition should not click on the link (though those with a medical/physio background might find it of momentary interest):
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article1466574.ece
He's like Michael Jackson, but in reverse. Keeps it up maybe Nani can start taking interviews for him
It gets me wondering whether the same thing will happen with Anderson, Nani in the future with Real Madrid. Especially I am sure Anderson and Nani will only become better and better. Dreading that day.
If United don't sell them Ronaldo, they won't have the revenue stream to get them like they got from Becks. Sadly, I think they want Ronaldo more as a stream of revenue than as a player, someone should tell Ronaldo he should get a good chunk of his image rights if he goes to Madrid. I mean if they don't give him at least half of his image rights, Madrid will clearly be treating him as a slave.
They still carry a fraction of the Galactico image created in early 2000s by Zidane, Figo, Ronaldo and Beckham but it will run out rather soon. They need someone to fill in the void left by them in terms of marketing and advertising and Ronaldo is exactly the player they need - there's hardly anyone worshiped by kids more than him and he's the best recognized player in the world. No wonder they want him, but it's not the only reason - he's fairly good at football as well.
Agreed but they clearly want him for his Galactico status more than for his dazzling footballing ability. If they get him it's win-win for them, if not shit's gonna hit the fan for Calderon
You've been away haven't you?
No need cool guy - once we've fecked them off at the high port they ain't gonna come sniffin around our manor again; you get sacked and have all your dreams screwed up that way (will become evident shortly)
'The Football Managers' Handbook,' (page 1);
United? - Don't mess with THOSE guys!
Thought for the day.
If Ronaldo (and indeed others like Barry) really want to move so badly, why don't they sacrifice their contract severance and put a transfer request in?
No chance United selling someone with four years left on a dealing and paying up his contract.
If Ronaldo (and indeed others like Barry) really want to move so badly, why don't they sacrifice their contract severance and put a transfer request in?
No chance United selling someone with four years left on a dealing and paying up his contract.
That's why we have to stand firm against Real's bullying, because it's bizarre when we stop wanting our players to improve.
In other news, the Matro reported today that Ronaldo is at risk of burning himself in the LA Sun. One specialist remarked that his skin looked dehydrated.
Youve got to love a bit of quality journalism.
Youve got to love a bit of quality journalism.
In other news Sky Sports report that Pepe has said that Ronaldo has told him he want to join him at Real.........except that if you read the article he quite clearly saysnothing of the sort.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_3863701,00.html
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_3863701,00.html
Out of all the misleading newspaper titles on this saga, I woudl probably take least offence to that one. I mean, he does want to join Pepe at Real Madrid, doesn't he?
Brilliant
Pepe 'claims'
Pepe 'hints'
Pepe says that he understands why Ronnie might want to play for Madrid,
About time this thread was closed.
I'm looking forward to see Ronaldo in the United shirt come october (or when ever he's fit again)
Nah it needs to reach 2 million views yet.
Guti's been spouting the same trash, so, is there any madrid player who hasn't spouted forth on this topic, what next, the old girl in charge of sangria rations?
Hansen Backs Utd Over Ronaldo
Liverpool legend Alan Hansen has questioned the character of Cristiano Ronaldo in an exclusive interview with Setanta Sports News, and heaped praise on Manchester United for standing up to the bronzing wantaway.
Hansen made 620 league appearances in an illustrious Anfield career that yielded eight league titles and three European Cups.
The former Scotland international cannot begin to understand why Ronaldo would want to leave United in the summer after they won the league and European Cup double.
And he believes Sir Alex Ferguson will have done football a service if he holds off Real Madrid’s advances this summer.
"I only go on what I see in the papers but in the modern age if a player wants to go and someone wants to go they tend to sell them," Hansen told Setanta Sports News.
"But I think Manchester United have done really well with Ronaldo, making a stand and someone had to make a stand.
"When I played the contracts were all in favour of the clubs. Now they're all in favour of the players. It's too easy for a guy to say he wants to go after signing a contract.
“Whether Ronaldo stays or not we'll have to wait and see. Man United have made a stand and it's good a stand has come from the top.
"It’s a bad system where you can sign a four-year deal, win the Champions League and win The Premier League and be the best player in the country - and possibly the best player in the world – and still turn around and say you're unhappy.
"Why are you unhappy? You've just won the Champions League. You've just won The Premier League at a great club. But 'I'm unhappy, I want to go somewhere else'.
"I think there's something fundamentally wrong with that, there's a flaw in that system somewhere that people can be allowed to do that and its great Manchester United have taken a stand."
Liverpool legend Alan Hansen has questioned the character of Cristiano Ronaldo in an exclusive interview with Setanta Sports News, and heaped praise on Manchester United for standing up to the bronzing wantaway.
Hansen made 620 league appearances in an illustrious Anfield career that yielded eight league titles and three European Cups.
The former Scotland international cannot begin to understand why Ronaldo would want to leave United in the summer after they won the league and European Cup double.
And he believes Sir Alex Ferguson will have done football a service if he holds off Real Madrid’s advances this summer.
"I only go on what I see in the papers but in the modern age if a player wants to go and someone wants to go they tend to sell them," Hansen told Setanta Sports News.
"But I think Manchester United have done really well with Ronaldo, making a stand and someone had to make a stand.
"When I played the contracts were all in favour of the clubs. Now they're all in favour of the players. It's too easy for a guy to say he wants to go after signing a contract.
“Whether Ronaldo stays or not we'll have to wait and see. Man United have made a stand and it's good a stand has come from the top.
"It’s a bad system where you can sign a four-year deal, win the Champions League and win The Premier League and be the best player in the country - and possibly the best player in the world – and still turn around and say you're unhappy.
"Why are you unhappy? You've just won the Champions League. You've just won The Premier League at a great club. But 'I'm unhappy, I want to go somewhere else'.
"I think there's something fundamentally wrong with that, there's a flaw in that system somewhere that people can be allowed to do that and its great Manchester United have taken a stand."
There is one or two things I disagree with on Hansen (which is nothing new because the guy regularly spouts rubbish on MOTD)
about Ronaldo being unhappy and wanting to go 'somewhere else'. Wanting a new challenge is not the same as being unhappy at your current club. Look at Arshavin at Petersburg for example. He said he was happy there but felt it was time to move on. Also, the way Hansen has said it, is implying Ronaldo is so unhappy has demanded to go anywhere else that will have him when we all know there is only one club he wants to go to.
about Ronaldo being unhappy and wanting to go 'somewhere else'. Wanting a new challenge is not the same as being unhappy at your current club. Look at Arshavin at Petersburg for example. He said he was happy there but felt it was time to move on. Also, the way Hansen has said it, is implying Ronaldo is so unhappy has demanded to go anywhere else that will have him when we all know there is only one club he wants to go to.
I think Hansen means it doesnt matter where he wants to go, be it Real Madrid or anywhere, he has a contract and is doing well at the club so should honour it.
Maybe if he was in a position where his contract was holding back his career you could understand it but thats not the case.
Maybe if he was in a position where his contract was holding back his career you could understand it but thats not the case.
That's irrelevant
Perhaps it would help debate were you to say why you feel that post was irrelevant.
It's not irrelevant, it's a hippopotamus!
So there should be a system that means someone can't say they're unhappy? What? That's just bollocks - people are happy/unhappy for loads of reasons - not all of them rational and most of them internal to themselves.
As for whether there's a system for ensuring that professional contracts are two way things and a change of mood is insufficient reason to break one - there is one. It's called a contract and United weigh up which contracts they're willing to sell and players may/may not disagree.
I'd be staggered if Ron was unhappy about winning the Champions League, playing for a great club, becoming the best player in the world or getting serenaded by the fans.
If he's restless and a combination of factors - financial, family, maybe even the injury reminding him of how short a football career can be - has made him ask the question: "If one day - why not now?" I wouldn't be at all surprised.
Some people hear the challenge of: the hard thing is to retain it.
Some people hear the siren song that says: you've done it in England, prove you can do it in Spain.
For me it's easy! We want the player, Madrid want the galactico, and that would be a waste of someone who could become a great.
Old Girl in Charge Of Sangria Rations Claims Ronaldo's on the Way
Ronaldo is definitely playing for Madrid next season
Today we can sensationally reveal that the woman in charge of the sangria at the Bernabeu, a pivotal role within the Madrid camp, has hinted that Ronaldo the Winker is on the way to Madrid.
When questioned about the want-away Manchester United star, Mrs Sanchez suggested that Ronaldo had set his heart on the move. In the interview she revealed,
"Yes I have heard of him, I like his tan very much"
She went on say,
"Madrid is a very big club, we get through a lot of sangria, who wouldn't want to play here"
"Would you like some Sangria?"
Go on-line for extra saucy video of 'Sangria Sanchez' @ Saucy Sanchez Video
Easy this.
We should all get jobs there.
CALDERON REVEALS RONALDO SWITCH IMMINENT
Réal Madrid President Ramon Calderon has revealed in a conversation with Formula 1 Ace Juan Pablo Montoya that he expects a deal to be thrashed out this weekend.
In what was intended to be a private conversation, the SUN can EXCLUSIVELY REVEAL that a nearby mechanic overheard the entire conversation.
Calderón told the racing superstar "He is the kind of player all teams want, but until the player says he is unhappy, nothing is in our hands.".
However, he went on to explain that he expects a deal to be tied up by July 27th.
Portuguese winker Ronaldo has incurred the wrath of United fans since his revelation that he wants to leave the club.
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This is easy
Réal Madrid President Ramon Calderon has revealed in a conversation with Formula 1 Ace Juan Pablo Montoya that he expects a deal to be thrashed out this weekend.
In what was intended to be a private conversation, the SUN can EXCLUSIVELY REVEAL that a nearby mechanic overheard the entire conversation.
Calderón told the racing superstar "He is the kind of player all teams want, but until the player says he is unhappy, nothing is in our hands.".
However, he went on to explain that he expects a deal to be tied up by July 27th.
Portuguese winker Ronaldo has incurred the wrath of United fans since his revelation that he wants to leave the club.
LINK
This is easy
wtfI was with some bird one night at a fancy dress that was dressed like Winehouse. I can't look at her the same since.
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