He’s one of the best I’ve ever seen in the air. We’ve missed that up until Cavani came in. Look you’re right. 2 goals wins the game Thats all anyone will remember and that’s fair enough. Not sure we need a poacher but Ronaldo is Ronaldo at the end of the day
Unpopular opinion: Ronaldo will be a huge miss
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He’s one of the best I’ve ever seen in the air. We’ve missed that up until Cavani came in. Look you’re right. 2 goals wins the game Thats all anyone will remember and that’s fair enough. Not sure we need a poacher but Ronaldo is Ronaldo at the end of the day
FFS RAJMA YOU GOWL.
You couldn't just wait til after the fecking game could you ?
You couldn't just wait til after the fecking game could you ?
In my defense, I’ve said that I don’t see him as #9 and if anything this game has proven it right when he was moved to the left the space opened up for him. That’s why I created a thread yesterday suggesting he can deliver for us by playing off the Cavani rather than being a lone striker as majority on here seem to think
I’ve said in multiple threads that he played “off the left” 2 seasons ago with Juve, as a second striker almost but with a left sided starting position.
I’ll think he’ll play plenty there and up top depending on the game.
Yeah, his movement and leap/hang time for those goals was exceptional. In fact it’s pretty much unique in football. I agree with @Ali Dia that it was an underwhelming performance until then but having a player who can win matches out of nothing like that is such a huge boost.
I really do worry how well he will gel with Bruno though. That’s a spicey aul’ problem for Ole to solve. Hope he’s up to it.
No-one thinks he’s gonna score anything like 40+.
Wasn't he playing against some of the best defenders in the world at the Euros where he was top scorer just a few months back? The way some of you overrated PL defenders you would think of them PL teams are fielding VVD and prime Vidic and City aren't thumping most of them for five every other week. The guy is winner, he will be fine as long as we are not expecting 2015 Ronaldo.
Not even an hour has passed since the thread was created and it’s already aged well
The absolute state of this post.
Did you watch the match?
Hes ten times the player Cavani is
Who cares about the goals, let's see the pass completion stats
Needs more pashun
Awesome, another 'hot take' on Ronaldo. Definitely needed its own thread.
"Just a poacher"
I could be way off, I am wrong a lot. I didn’t really want Cavani when he came but I could see by the end of the season he was helping the young lads and he was fighting and pressing like a machine and making spaces and runs we hadn’t really seen for years plus the areal thread. you’re right about Ronaldo still being a much better player but have this feeling he’s going to play it like a low pressure poacher and I’m not entirely sure how we are going to get the best out of him and vice versa.
I'd be surprised if he kept up the goalscoring record he had for Madrid and Juve, I just don't think we're that type of side. I think he's pretty much going to be as successful as the chances we create. I'm not expecting him to run through teams every week.
If we get good quality crossed into him, or manage to find him in any space around the box, he will score plenty. But it would be naive to think that our slow tempo play and ability to give the ball away won't be a factor in how many goals he can score or won't result in some games where he looks isolated.
If we get good quality crossed into him, or manage to find him in any space around the box, he will score plenty. But it would be naive to think that our slow tempo play and ability to give the ball away won't be a factor in how many goals he can score or won't result in some games where he looks isolated.
Some of you guys need to chill, especially, the ones PMing me over this thread. You would think that my prediction or expectations = my wishes. Let’s not get overboard.
I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The guys an animal and a world class footballer. That’s what matters ultimately
Poor OP must feel really stupid now. If he can score 15 goals all season I’d be happy great to have him back…
Don't care. It's Ronaldo. Just happy to have him back
Has underestimating Ronaldo ever worked for anyone?
Well Portugal created hardly any clear chances today, and he scored twice so.
Sorry doubters but Ronaldo has an answer for everything.
I’m with you
Not arsed, this is a dream come true, no matter when it happened
I was equally buzzing when scholes came out of retirement and that turned out ok
Attention seeking thread in attracting attention shocker.
Mods you can lock this thread. I think there’s no need for the poll.
It wasn’t the intention though. Sometimes people are not really arsed about voicing their opinion (you can now see why) so just wanted to see the poll.
This. Imagine being negative about it. feck, life must be grim for some people
Can you imagine us losing to Sheff Utd at home with Ronaldos leadership? Or going to pens Villarreal? Or just drawing 1-1 away to WBA?
Ronaldo will get us over the line in these situations.
Ronaldo will get us over the line in these situations.
Why do people have to hyper analyze everything. Just enjoy having one of the greatest to ever play the game back at the club.
Supposedly he was shite tonight according to a few on here.I'll take 35 similar performances in the league.
He’ll be a 21st century Cantona. Chill
This threads going to be a popular one for a laugh this season
What a day to create this thread. Should have waited till the whole game was over not just one half.
Even if he scores 40 goals this season, at the end of the season we will still get the odd 'I still dont tink da club did da right decision wit Ronaldoooooo' thread, and plenty of posts.This threads going to be a popular one for a laugh this season
I thought he was out injured when I read the thread title.
Did you totally miss all the other so called world class players on the pitch that failed to perform? Yet Ronaldo comes out and wins the game. World class.
So, play him off the wing, with Cavani up top then. Cavani drops deep often, Ronaldo will fill in. Between them, they'll score so many goals, we won't be able to keep up.
That’s my dream scenario as well I even created a thread on this exact point yesterday suggesting this!
Ronaldo performed at an average level with a side playing poorly and struggling against a low block counter attack team. They looked destined to lose or draw just as United have countless times in recent years in games like that. Then he pulled two goals out of his arse and won them the game. If you can't see how he'll help us here you need help
I see no reason why he won’t score 20+ goals for us this season providing he keeps sound. Hilarious OP
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