Cristiano Ronaldo

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Ballbag has gained a little credibility back recently so I'll post this.



Sure, he's dreaming of it because he's had such a nightmare at Real. World Player of the Year, Champions League winner, more money than God, and don't forget the nice warm climate to keep his tan topped up! :rolleyes:

Nothing story, Real will never sell him (unless Perez really has gone crazy).
 
Think about what you've just said..

Do we dump Captain Wayne Rooney for Cristiano Ronaldo? Every single second of every single hour of every single.. you get the idea.

You can't come out of that argument looking good if you put your ball in the Rooney court.
 
I hope calm heads prevail. He will be 30 next year. Although he is still banging in goals, you never know when it might to fade. I would love him to come back, but at a reasonable price and on reasonable wages.
 
I hope calm heads prevail. He will be 30 next year. Although he is still banging in goals, you never know when it might to fade. I would love him to come back, but at a reasonable price and on reasonable wages.

With the way he looks after himself, he'll still be a beast in the next 4-5 seasons. Maybe a bit slower but that's it, it's not like football players are past it after turning 30, and certainly not Cristiano Ronaldo.
 
If Ronaldo wants out, RM will sell.

It's not like the United heirarchy wanted to sell him in the first place.
 
Sure, he's dreaming of it because he's had such a nightmare at Real. World Player of the Year, Champions League winner, more money than God, and don't forget the nice warm climate to keep his tan topped up! :rolleyes:

Nothing story, Real will never sell him (unless Perez really has gone crazy).

They would if he really wants to go. Nobody wants a bad apple in the team.
 
What part of you would get most moist?
Why are you being naughty ? He's obviously referring to his eyes. Having said that I'd be crying like a baby out of pure ecstasy if Ronaldo returns. Can you all imagine women having to deal with all this emotion ? Trust me It's not pretty.
 
Would love him back. Even at 30, I'd take him if we thought it out well and paid the appropriate money (both wages and fee). If he does come back then I would assume the permanent Falcao deal would be off, not that that bothers me too much.
 
I must be the only United fan who doesn't want us to resign him.

Depends when you ask this question. Based on what time of the day it is, I alternate between reliving the times we had a genuine world class player and thinking he's not what we actually need. Dunno if we'd accomodate his ego under Van Gaal as well.
 
I think we have enough experience up front. If we are looking to boost our attacking arsenal, I'd think about focusing on the youth or bolstering it with shrewd investments in up and coming talent than re-signing Ronaldo.

Imagine in 4 years, with LvG leaving we might be staring another mass exodus of experience in the face. And that time, it would be our attacking force that will be beyond its prime.

We really need to start making some very smart decisions and use our heads more than our hearts during transfers and/or manager changes. Modern football is becoming ruthless and dominance can only be achieved through pragmatism.

This new era is more brain than heart. Not that I'm extremely fond of these developments around the sport but just calling it like I see it.

Also, this huge cash reserve may not be available the next time we are left wanting.

This is a big club but if history has taught us anything, it is that nothing is too big to fail...
 
I can't quite put my finger on it, but it occurs to me that something is amiss with those of you who would so eagerly have back a player who was successful in pushing through a transfer away from here (right on the cusp of the prime of his career no less), while not batting an eye at the thought of dumping current players, to include the current captain, to make room.

Obviously Rooney gets plenty of criticism on here, not the least of which deal with him somehow being disloyal to the club's cause when it came time to negotiate contracts and the flirting with moving to rivals. The irony that some of those who brandish him a traitor or a turncoat would just as quickly ship him out the door for a player who literally did the club over (instead of just having their ham-fisted agent threaten the club) isn't lost on me.

Ronaldo was and is a special talent and a special player. The matches and trophies he helped us win while he was here we're great times, and fond memories. That said, Ronaldo hasn't done jack or shit for this club in the 5+ years since he got his "dream move" to Real, whilst Rooney the backstabber stayed put and has done more than pretty much any other player to keep our team winning and competing near the highest levels of club football. Last year being the exception to the success we've had but not a drop in productivity from the individual.
 
If Ronaldo wants out, RM will sell.

It's not like the United heirarchy wanted to sell him in the first place.

Very true. Its Ronaldo, not Madrid who calls the shots here. There's very little Perez can do to block it, all he can do is try to squeeze the most money out of us, which again, may prove difficult if Ronnie himself publicly says he wants to move on.
 
I can't quite put my finger on it, but it occurs to me that something is amiss with those of you who would so eagerly have back a player who was successful in pushing through a transfer away from here (right on the cusp of the prime of his career no less), while not batting an eye at the thought of dumping current players, to include the current captain, to make room.

Obviously Rooney gets plenty of criticism on here, not the least of which deal with him somehow being disloyal to the club's cause when it came time to negotiate contracts and the flirting with moving to rivals. The irony that some of those who brandish him a traitor or a turncoat would just as quickly ship him out the door for a player who literally did the club over (instead of just having their ham-fisted agent threaten the club) isn't lost on me.

Ronaldo was and is a special talent and a special player. The matches and trophies he helped us win while he was here we're great times, and fond memories. That said, Ronaldo hasn't done jack or shit for this club in the 5+ years since he got his "dream move" to Real, whilst Rooney the backstabber stayed put and has done more than pretty much any other player to keep our team winning and competing near the highest levels of club football. Last year being the exception to the success we've had but not a drop in productivity from the individual.

It's no use begrudging his move is it ? Real Madrid is the pinnacle for almost every Hispanic/ South American player. It's a cultural thing, just like it was for Kagawa who wasted no time in leaving a coach who loved him to death and fans than appreciated him like few others because of United's popularity in Japan. Mark Hughes left United and we still look him back with open arms and he largely repaid the faith with his on-field performances.

And while we're comparing Ronaldo and Rooney, it must be borne in mind that atleast Cristiano was honest about wanting to move. He wanted to leave in 2008 when he achieved everything he had set out to with United but stayed on because of a gentleman's agreement with Fergie. He didn't do it to get a payrise of a larger role in the club setup. He did it to fulfill a personal wish and was transparent about it. This is the reason Fergie to this day maintains a cordial relationship with the man.

Meanwhile the latter has manipulated United not once but twice. If he wanted to leave so bad last summer he should've had the decency to address the fans and the media and make his wishes clear. Just like Ronaldo did. I for one would have absolutely no problem with him expressing the desire to seek pastures anew. What is not appreciated is throwing tantrums every time your contract is about to run down.
 
I can't quite put my finger on it, but it occurs to me that something is amiss with those of you who would so eagerly have back a player who was successful in pushing through a transfer away from here (right on the cusp of the prime of his career no less), while not batting an eye at the thought of dumping current players, to include the current captain, to make room.

Obviously Rooney gets plenty of criticism on here, not the least of which deal with him somehow being disloyal to the club's cause when it came time to negotiate contracts and the flirting with moving to rivals. The irony that some of those who brandish him a traitor or a turncoat would just as quickly ship him out the door for a player who literally did the club over (instead of just having their ham-fisted agent threaten the club) isn't lost on me.

Ronaldo was and is a special talent and a special player. The matches and trophies he helped us win while he was here we're great times, and fond memories. That said, Ronaldo hasn't done jack or shit for this club in the 5+ years since he got his "dream move" to Real, whilst Rooney the backstabber stayed put and has done more than pretty much any other player to keep our team winning and competing near the highest levels of club football. Last year being the exception to the success we've had but not a drop in productivity from the individual.
I don't think we've been watching the same games.
It's no use begrudging his move is it ? Real Madrid is the pinnacle for almost every Hispanic/ South American player. It's a cultural thing, just like it was for Kagawa who wasted no time in leaving a coach who loved him to death and fans than appreciated him like few others because of United's popularity in Japan. Mark Hughes left United and we still look him back with open arms and he largely repaid the faith with his on-field performances.

And while we're comparing Ronaldo and Rooney, it must be borne in mind that atleast Cristiano was honest about wanting to move. He wanted to leave in 2008 when he achieved everything he had set out to with United but stayed on because of a gentleman's agreement with Fergie. He didn't do it to get a payrise of a larger role in the club setup. He did it to fulfill a personal wish and was transparent about it. This is the reason Fergie to this day maintains a cordial relationship with the man.

Meanwhile the latter has manipulated United not once but twice. If he wanted to leave so bad last summer he should've had the decency to address the fans and the media and make his wishes clear. Just like Ronaldo did. I for one would have absolutely no problem with him expressing the desire to seek pastures anew. What is not appreciated is throwing tantrums every time your contract is about to run down.
That's the difference between men and boys. Be brave enough to say what you will be happy with rather than acting like a whiny bitch.
 
I don't see SAF having this type of relationship with Rooney:



Would love to have hime back and I think it will happen.
 
I'd love to have him back by the way. Couldn't care less about the costs involved or his age. He's still going to destroy this league for 4 years or more. Absolute no brainer in my mind. No club with the required resources will say no to him.
 
i cant see this one happening, as much as i would love it to. I remember the buzz i had watching his Debut against Bolton. This spotty face teenager with 2 blond streaks and ankle tape strapped like a horse in dressage brought us all so much joy and so many memories.
 
I'd love to have him back by the way. Couldn't care less about the costs involved or his age. He's still going to destroy this league for 4 years or more. Absolute no brainer in my mind. No club with the required resources will say no to him.

I previously (and briefly) said it would make sense to move on and build a new squad with LvG, but now the idea of him and Di Maria, and the likes of Falcao, Strootman, in the mix - I think he'd light it up again, especially with a under a manager like LvG. Think of the amazing influence he would have on Januzaj.
 
Some things are best left in the past. Ronaldo loved it here and we love/d Ronaldo, but that was because he was the main man. He was the player who got all of the attention and adoration because his quality was a few levels higher than everyone else in the team some games. With players like Di Maria, Mata, Falcao and hopefully RVP again, Ronaldo wouldn't be our shining star each and every game. In the past when Ronaldo wasted a shot we'd let him get away with it because we knew he was our best chance to score and he would eventually do it anyway. In a team with world class attacking options, I think some fans would eventually get tired of his selfishness and turn on him.

He was a legend for us. And I'd rather we kept it like that. Although, if he does comes back then I'd like to see him playing as an out and out striker.
 
Doubt anyone would turn on him as long as he is creating and/or scoring 30-40 goals a year, which is achievable for him.
 
Some things are best left in the past. Ronaldo loved it here and we love/d Ronaldo, but that was because he was the main man. He was the player who got all of the attention and adoration because his quality was a few levels higher than everyone else in the team some games. With players like Di Maria, Mata, Falcao and hopefully RVP again, Ronaldo wouldn't be our shining star each and every game. In the past when Ronaldo wasted a shot we'd let him get away with it because we knew he was our best chance to score and he would eventually do it anyway. In a team with world class attacking options, I think some fans would eventually get tired of his selfishness and turn on him.

He was a legend for us. And I'd rather we kept it like that. Although, if he does comes back then I'd like to see him playing as an out and out striker.

He's played in a team full of stars in Madrid so I don't see your point

There seems to be a myth around Ronaldo that he's a bit of a brat. The fact is, as has been said repeatedly about him over the years he is extremely driven, works harder than most on his game and strives to be the best.

He's pissed off at Madrid because of the repeated sale of talented players to accommodate star names. The sale of Di Maria is clearly a detriment to the team - as has been seen so far.

He sets high standards, is a positive influence on those around him and leads by example in his performances. Why wouldn't you want a player like that in your side?

He wants to score goals and do well. Does that make him more selfish than RVP or Falcao? They have the strikers instinct.

The bottom line should be, as with any player, is he still good enough. If so then it's a no brainer. This revisionism that he's some kind of selfish ego maniac who needs to be carefully managed is rubbish. He's a top professional and a great talent and I want players like that here.
 
If he does come back he'll get the world player of the year again as well I feel.

I think the PL is a bigger league than Spain overall in terms of exposure and he'd surely have something to prove personally and in terms of getting United back to the top.
 
Just the thought of Ronnie electrifying Old Trafford in United colours again is giving me goose bumps
 
Just the thought of Ronnie electrifying Old Trafford in United colours again is giving me goose bumps

It's similar to watching di Maria - have missed us having someone who's first thought is to attack - every time they get the ball there's a sense of optimism and excitement.

I loved our lightening fast counter attacks back when Ronaldo, Rooney Tevez/Saha were together - all it took was for the opposition to lose the ball and they would be off and running!
 
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