Ruud or Henry - Who's the Greatest

keithnolan

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They're the two strikers making all the headlines but which one is the best player.

At risk of being slaughtered I would just give my vote to Henry, I think his all round and support play is just ahead of Ruud's
 
Originally posted by keithnolan:
<strong>They're the two strikers making all the headlines but which one is the best player.

At risk of being slaughtered I would just give my vote to Henry, I think his all round and support play is just ahead of Ruud's</strong><hr></blockquote>

I would say Henry is the superior athlete in terms of pace and is a great goalscorer even though he seems to find himself on the wing a lot, admittedly from which position he seems to do a lot of damage. Ruud, on the other hand, is the more direct and deadlier finisher with instinctive predatorial attributes.
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Henry has the lead right now. But,once United define a consistent attacking tactic, e.g. with two forwards, and Ruud develops a steady partnership with Solksjaer, the pair will quickly eclipse the acheivements of Cole/Yorke. :)
 
Originally posted by redh:
<strong>, the pair will quickly eclipse the acheivements of Cole/Yorke. :) </strong><hr></blockquote>

They did that in one way last year with 61 goals.
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I think they are equal.

Henry is quicker, scorers more spectacular goals and is a better dribbler.

Ruud is a better goalscorer/finisher, is better in the air and holds up the ball better.

As a partnership they would be perfect - simply outstanding. However, I would say it depends on what you need is a particular game as to who is the best. Somethings Henry's pace would be better, sometimes Ruud's all round play would suit better.
 
Originally posted by Livvie20:
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They did that in one way last year with 61 goals.</strong><hr></blockquote>

That's because they are both excellent finishers and they are the only two strikers we have in most part of last season. While in a few years ago the goals were distributed among four strikers.
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Originally posted by uranushk1:
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That's because they are both excellent finishers and they are the only two strikers we have in most part of last season. While in a few years ago the goals were distributed among four strikers.</strong><hr></blockquote>

That's true. But a lot of last season Ruud was the lone striker and Ole didn't get a start until later in the season. So it was still quite an achievement.
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Credit where it is due. Henry is one of the best strikers I have seen. He is ligthening quick, great striker of the ball, great skill. Almost perfect. I must admit I am delighted to see him doing so well after his mistreatment at Juve. As good a player at the moment as Ronaldo at his best.

Ruud however is a great finisher, great at holding up the ball. Great at beating players and is quick. The most important thing about Ruud is if you need a goal and the pressure is on, if he gets a chance he will bury it. Again one of the best strikers I've seen.

Henry reminds me of Ronaldo, Ruud reminds me of Van Basten.

I have to agree, the two of them in the same team and they would be unstoppable.
 
Originally posted by Lynott:
<strong>I have to agree, the two of them in the same team and they would be unstoppable.</strong><hr></blockquote>


Now if only Henry could be encouraged to feel the same.

Have to say though, being realistic, I couldn't say Ruud is better than Henry. Whilst I wouldn't swap him, we need to see Ruud score against the top teams. His record here is not so good.

Sorry. :(
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Henry offers a bit more outside the box than Ruud does but id still say Ruud is a better finisher. Whos better? Depends on what your after.
Id say they would work very well together though
 
cant compare them
they both work to different systems. who could say that Ruud would do as well playing for Arsenal or Henry do as well playing for United?
Ruud is world class
Henry is world class
ill leave it at that

love to see them together though
 
Originally posted by Murt:
<strong>Henry offers a bit more outside the box than Ruud does but id still say Ruud is a better finisher. Whos better? Depends on what your after.
Id say they would work very well together though</strong><hr></blockquote>

but ruuds hold up play and distribution is excellent, he's become alot like Hughes in that aspect!


we can't compare them... both are excellent players..and totally different to each other.
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Ruud is a great, great player, but Henry is in a class of his own in my opinion. He's the best striker in the world right now. German commentators said this about Ruud after Tuesdays game, but I think Henry has a couple of things on Ruud namely lightening pace and set piece ability. Crespo would be in Ruud's class for me for those who need a yardstick.
 
Originally posted by Lynott:
<strong>Henry reminds me of Ronaldo, Ruud reminds me of Van Basten.

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yep.. i think thats a fair comparison.


and i agree, Henry and Ruud would be an AWESOME partnership...
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Originally posted by Dans:
<strong>Ruud is a great, great player, but Henry is in a class of his own in my opinion. He's the best striker in the world right now. German commentators said this about Ruud after Tuesdays game, but I think Henry has a couple of things on Ruud namely lightening pace and set piece ability. Crespo would be in Ruud's class for me for those who need a yardstick.</strong><hr></blockquote>


crespo's probably a fair comparison.

i happen to think that henry's out on his own at the moment in terms of his all-round game. . .he's breathtaking to watch in full flow, and you often wonder what defences are supposed to do to stop him.

another thing i admire about henry is that he seems to have the same love for his club that RVN has for manyoo and owen has for liverpool. . .this gives each of them an extra edge IMO.
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Originally posted by michael owen's mum:
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owen has for liverpool. . .this gives each of them an extra edge IMO.</strong><hr></blockquote>

owen?


we're talking about class in this thread..

not one tricks...........


;)
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Giggzzy -that's unfair....... <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" />

Wouldn't you be knackered after only a few seasons if you had to carry a Donkey around on your back? :(
 
RVN is the best because he had never let a club down.

Henry was absolutely shit at Juventus
 
Originally posted by devilish:
<strong>RVN is the best because he had never let a club down.

Henry was absolutely shit at Juventus</strong><hr></blockquote>


oh don't be ridiculous.

juve took henry from monaco when he was a 20 year old forward and played him at left wing-back. he didn't speak italian, missed his family and was generally ignored by the club.

did he feck "let them down".

:rolleyes:
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They both have different strengths and weeknesses.

All MU fans were purring over Ruud's brace away to Basle, but hands up, Henry's hatrick against Roma is more impressive. Fair play to him.

Henry's pace scares the crap out of defences, and he's one cool customer at finishing those one on ones.

Ruud is stronger, and a million times better in the air.

I'd say they were pretty even overall, and what a striker partnership they could form :eek:
 
Originally posted by michael owen's mum:
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oh don't be ridiculous.

juve took henry from monaco when he was a 20 year old forward and played him at left wing-back. he didn't speak italian, missed his family and was generally ignored by the club.

did he feck "let them down".

:rolleyes: </strong><hr></blockquote>


Spot on!

They are doing the same with Trez (or is he out of the team through injury?).

Anyway how Juve must regret that!
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Originally posted by Lynott:
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Spot on!

They are doing the same with Trez (or is he out of the team through injury?).

Anyway how Juve must regret that!</strong><hr></blockquote>

yeah, trézéguet's injured. . .that's why they signed marco di vaio over the summer.
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Enjoy the pair of them while it lasts!
But I'll wager Ruud stays with Man Utd longer than Henri with the Arses.
Superb both! :p
 
Originally posted by MancFanFromManc:
<strong>Ruud is stronger, and a million times better in the air</strong><hr></blockquote>

Not sure I agree with that. Henry is a strong player. I'd say Henry on form is close to being the most complete striker since Van Basten and Henry has a pace advantage even then.
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Originally posted by Dans:
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Not sure I agree with that. Henry is a strong player. I'd say Henry on form is close to being the most complete striker since Van Basten and Henry has a pace advantage even then.</strong><hr></blockquote>

You cant be serious <img src="graemlins/houllier.gif" border="0" alt="[Houllier]" />

Ruud is FAR stronger, Henry is more subtle and faster.

Their first touches, and finishes are about equal.
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Originally posted by MancFanFromManc:
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You cant be serious <img src="graemlins/houllier.gif" border="0" alt="[Houllier]" />

Ruud is FAR stronger, Henry is more subtle and faster.

Their first touches, and finishes are about equal.</strong><hr></blockquote>

I can, can you <img src="graemlins/houllier.gif" border="0" alt="[Houllier]" />
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Dans

Henry has NEVER scored with his head - surely that tells you something. How can a 'complete' striker not be able to use his head !

Ruud is like a battering ram, he can muscle he way passed defenders, wheras Henry runs around. Ruud is far better at holding the ball up too.

Plus RVN is more of a preditor, compared to Henry being more spectacular.
 
Originally posted by MancFanFromManc:
<strong>Dans

Henry has NEVER scored with his head - surely that tells you something. How can a 'complete' striker not be able to use his head !

Ruud is like a battering ram, he can muscle he way passed defenders, wheras Henry runs around. Ruud is far better at holding the ball up too.

Plus RVN is more of a preditor, compared to Henry being more spectacular.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Really? He's never scored with his head?? Kinell. Ok, well he's one asset short of being complete then. I reckon Henry does well enough holding the ball up - I think if Ruud appears to do better it's because he plays more often than not up front on his own and has to hold the ball up. Fair enough, perhaps that makes them hard to compare. Don't get me wrong I don't think Ruud isn't one of the best in the world, I just think Henry has that bit extra.
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Henry's just got the edge IMO but Ruud has got a lot more to show us....just for his heart & dogged determination I would'nt swap Ruud...he's got what Shearer has in this department, he just doesnt know how to quit...don't think Henry has this myself...a bit petulant on occasions.
 
Ruud is a better striker
Henry is a better footballer

Ruud has a higher shots to goals and goals to games ratio. Making him a better stiker.

Henry is breathtaking to watch and arguably the finest footballer in the world at present.

Scoring comes easy to Ruud, you can tell Henry has had to work at it.
 
Originally posted by CheckOne:
<strong> you can tell Henry has had to work at it.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Do me a favour, kinell. <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" />
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Henry is a slightly more complete footballer, primarily because of his pace and his ability to score from both inside and outside the box. And yet, Ruud seems to score just as many goals. Go figure.
 
Originally posted by Dans:
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Do me a favour, kinell. <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>

he's not a natural finisher...

he wasn't at monaco..

but this doesn't mean he's not an excellent player.. i think he's the best footballer in the PL..certainly the most exciting.
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