Adriano

Sam#1 · 10th May 2008, 00:23

Does anyone know what the latest is with him?

The last I heard was that he was going on loan to Sao Paulo, from Inter, in order to sort out his problems and get into shape. Just wandered if he has done that, and how he's getting on in Brazil?

Also, weren't City and some other English teams (the names of whom escape me) interested in January, and are they still interested?

Personally, I hope he can get it back together, as I hate to see such a talent go to waste, I mean, you can say what you like about him off the field, but on it, his record at Inter speaks for itself (I think it's something like 1 goal per every 2 games, or something similarly ridiculous)

Cheers.

a_devil_inside · 10th May 2008, 00:31

be a good player again if he has sorted his problems out

ALX8725 · 10th May 2008, 00:32

fat brazillian, likes to party... A LOT.

sound familiar?

reddevilcanada · 10th May 2008, 00:35

I hear he's doing allright in Brazil, could be back in Italy for Fiorentina next season....

An unstoppable player when he's on form, hopefully him and ronaldinho get back to their best soon.

RedKaos · 10th May 2008, 00:36

Was brilliant on Pro Evo 6 too.

West Ham were supposedely close in sealing a loan deal for him last January: Inter apparently agreed, but Adriano rejected it.

brophs · 10th May 2008, 00:42

Comes from a long line of Brazilian player who allow the money, and affluent lifestyle, to turn their head. I remember reading at the time that he has some rather poor agents, who do nothing to keep a level head on him. Also there were almost constant rumours about his partying with a stream of "ladies of ill-repute", during the World Cup 2006, which if true, are disgraceful. Hopefully he can get back to where he was, but even before all this he was very hot and cold, he could be amazing for a few weeks, and then pretty anonymous for a few. Perhaps this will be the kick up the arse he needs to get his career back on track, he's still pretty young yet.

Wes · 10th May 2008, 00:43

Brilliant player when he wants to be.

I've seen a few Sao Poalo games recently, he's still quite fat - thought he'd be sorted by now, tbh.

Scored an absolutely ridiculous hand ball goal the other week.

ALX8725 · 10th May 2008, 00:52

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Originally Posted by Wes

Brilliant player when he wants to be.

I've seen a few Sao Poalo games recently, he's still quite fat - thought he'd be sorted by now, tbh.

Scored an absolutely ridiculous hand ball goal the other week.

are we talking about Brazillians or Argies?

enghuei · 10th May 2008, 01:19

He's doing alrite in Brazil.

Scoring a fair amount of goals.

Talking about returning to Serie A, incidentally I thought he played his best football when on loan to Fiorentina a couple of seasons ago.

He did not do too bad also when he was with Parma.

Wes · 10th May 2008, 01:21

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Originally Posted by ALX8725

are we talking about Brazillians or Argies?

Here it is if you're arsed. I mean, how can the ref not see that? Ridiculous goal

Scholesy · 10th May 2008, 01:34

Hes well overated. Dont want him anywhere near OT. Fat, lazy and trouble mixed in with some overated talent.

UBERScholes · 10th May 2008, 01:38

One of my favourite players outside United. Hope he gets back to his best but I don't suppose he will

Sam#1 · 10th May 2008, 01:44

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Originally Posted by Scholesy

Hes well overated. Dont want him anywhere near OT. Fat, lazy and trouble mixed in with some overated talent.

What is it with people on this forum and, the instant you mention a player outside United, it is turned into a 'I don't want him at United', or a 'I do want him at United' thread?? Can't we just talk about other players without the transfer muppets swooping?

Anyway, thanks for the update. It's good to hear that he's doing well in Brazil. He's a player I very much enjoy watching, his sheer brute strength, and great pace (as well as his natural Brazilian skills) are a joy to behold. And, as I said earlier, I hate to see such talent go to waste.

Once again, thanks for the updates.

ALX8725 · 10th May 2008, 03:27

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Originally Posted by Wes

Here it is if you're arsed. I mean, how can the ref not see that? Ridiculous goal

to put myself in the ref's boots.... in the moment (where there are no replays).... that looks a lot like a legitimate goal....

Chris H · 10th May 2008, 03:50

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Originally Posted by Sam#1

What is it with people on this forum and, the instant you mention a player outside United, it is turned into a 'I don't want him at United', or a 'I do want him at United' thread?? Can't we just talk about other players without the transfer muppets swooping?

It's only one out of ten posts. Hardly overrunning the thread Sam.

Team Brian GB · 10th May 2008, 04:01

His loan deal was only until the end of this season and as far as I'm aware Inter want him back. However he still has got his problems, he got suspended about 2 months ago for headbutting an opponent which could have got him banned (at least in Brazil) until the end of next season, which has not endeared him to the Sao Paulo hierarchy.

Chris H · 10th May 2008, 04:30

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Originally Posted by Team Brian GB

he got suspended about 2 months ago for headbutting an opponent which could have got him banned (at least in Brazil) until the end of next season

Would have been almost as bad as Rossi's loan to Newcastle.

Alex · 10th May 2008, 05:13

Could have been a somebody that is for sure

1871_Biscuit · 10th May 2008, 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wes

Here it is if you're arsed. I mean, how can the ref not see that? Ridiculous goal

To be fair the ref had a poor view, and from distance and at full speed, it looked like it came off his head.

Ballache · 10th May 2008, 13:10

he was brilliant at times...i think under the right managment he will regain his form...worth a bid?? i think so

Godfather · 10th May 2008, 13:14

He really looks fat.

Still he was immense at times. Fergie could sort his attitude out.

pert · 10th May 2008, 13:16

Was great on PES6, IIRC.

Sam#1 · 10th May 2008, 13:22

Adriano at his best...

http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance...deration_sport

As I say, a joy to behold. It's just a shame he has so many problems off the field.

francobaresi · 10th May 2008, 13:23

Awesome player at his best.

ninja_alan · 10th May 2008, 13:24

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Originally Posted by brophs

Comes from a long line of Brazilian player who allow the money, and affluent lifestyle, to turn their head. I remember reading at the time that he has some rather poor agents, who do nothing to keep a level head on him. Also there were almost constant rumours about his partying with a stream of "ladies of ill-repute", during the World Cup 2006, which if true, are disgraceful. Hopefully he can get back to where he was, but even before all this he was very hot and cold, he could be amazing for a few weeks, and then pretty anonymous for a few. Perhaps this will be the kick up the arse he needs to get his career back on track, he's still pretty young yet.

Wasn't it the death of his father that fucked things up for him?

I_live_cement · 10th May 2008, 14:42

He's doing well in Brazil, I watch the highlights on Goalissimo on C4 and he seems to score every week its on.

MrMarcello · 10th May 2008, 14:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALX8725

to put myself in the ref's boots.... in the moment (where there are no replays).... that looks a lot like a legitimate goal....

Well I find it worse and a show of the player's character that he would even act as if he scored a good goal knowing it was gained by an illegal act. Then again, most will do that.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 10th May 2008, 14:52

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Originally Posted by ninja_alan

Wasn't it the death of his father that fucked things up for him?

Rather, the loss of his girlfriend

Ringo 07 · 10th May 2008, 15:34

He is a waste of space and an Alcoholic. He has been done for drink driving already since his return to Brazil when he was supposed to be cleaning his act up and he should have recieved a years ban for headbutting an opponent Duncan Ferguson style but seem as money talks in Brazil he got away with a 2 game ban. Inter Milan got very worried when they heard he had his own bar built into his house that had very frequent parties. Career is pretty much down the tubes.

reddevilcanada · 10th May 2008, 15:41

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Originally Posted by ninja_alan

Wasn't it the death of his father that fucked things up for him?

yeah, apparently he and his dad were very close and his death led him to drinking and partying...

Hectic · 10th May 2008, 15:58

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Originally Posted by Ringo 07

He is a waste of space and an Alcoholic. He has been done for drink driving already since his return to Brazil when he was supposed to be cleaning his act up and he should have recieved a years ban for headbutting an opponent Duncan Ferguson style but seem as money talks in Brazil he got away with a 2 game ban. Inter Milan got very worried when they heard he had his own bar built into his house that had very frequent parties. Career is pretty much down the tubes.

I wonder how many footballers don't have a bar built in their own house though.

waterglow · 10th May 2008, 16:14

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Originally Posted by Hectic

I wonder how many footballers don't have a bar built in their own house though.

I hear Paul Mersons is blinding.

10th May 2008, 00:23	#1 (permalink)
Sam#1 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 808s and Heartbreaks Posts: 14,096	Adriano Does anyone know what the latest is with him? The last I heard was that he was going on loan to Sao Paulo, from Inter, in order to sort out his problems and get into shape. Just wandered if he has done that, and how he's getting on in Brazil? Also, weren't City and some other English teams (the names of whom escape me) interested in January, and are they still interested? Personally, I hope he can get it back together, as I hate to see such a talent go to waste, I mean, you can say what you like about him off the field, but on it, his record at Inter speaks for itself (I think it's something like 1 goal per every 2 games, or something similarly ridiculous) Cheers.

10th May 2008, 00:31	#2 (permalink)
a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 25,840	be a good player again if he has sorted his problems out

10th May 2008, 00:32	#3 (permalink)
ALX8725 reyalP maeT htuoY Join Date: May 2007 Location: Would rather walk alone. Posts: 2,261	fat brazillian, likes to party... A LOT. sound familiar?

10th May 2008, 00:35	#4 (permalink)
reddevilcanada First Team Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10,108	I hear he's doing allright in Brazil, could be back in Italy for Fiorentina next season.... An unstoppable player when he's on form, hopefully him and ronaldinho get back to their best soon.

10th May 2008, 00:36	#5 (permalink)
RedKaos Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: South East Posts: 4,576	Was brilliant on Pro Evo 6 too. West Ham were supposedely close in sealing a loan deal for him last January: Inter apparently agreed, but Adriano rejected it.

10th May 2008, 00:42	#6 (permalink)
brophs Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin. Posts: 4,565	Comes from a long line of Brazilian player who allow the money, and affluent lifestyle, to turn their head. I remember reading at the time that he has some rather poor agents, who do nothing to keep a level head on him. Also there were almost constant rumours about his partying with a stream of "ladies of ill-repute", during the World Cup 2006, which if true, are disgraceful. Hopefully he can get back to where he was, but even before all this he was very hot and cold, he could be amazing for a few weeks, and then pretty anonymous for a few. Perhaps this will be the kick up the arse he needs to get his career back on track, he's still pretty young yet.

10th May 2008, 00:43	#7 (permalink)
Wes Brown is no God Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dublin, in the Irish Republic Posts: 8,205	Brilliant player when he wants to be. I've seen a few Sao Poalo games recently, he's still quite fat - thought he'd be sorted by now, tbh. Scored an absolutely ridiculous hand ball goal the other week.

10th May 2008, 01:19	#9 (permalink)
enghuei Cheats at Tetris Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where the locals boo on their own National Team. Funny, but true. Posts: 2,058	He's doing alrite in Brazil. Scoring a fair amount of goals. Talking about returning to Serie A, incidentally I thought he played his best football when on loan to Fiorentina a couple of seasons ago. He did not do too bad also when he was with Parma.

10th May 2008, 01:34	#11 (permalink)
Scholesy biggest idiotic gay in the village Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Village Posts: 4,019	Hes well overated. Dont want him anywhere near OT. Fat, lazy and trouble mixed in with some overated talent.

10th May 2008, 01:38	#12 (permalink)
UBERScholes I'd find it flattering if someone hard rubbed against me. Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 11,050	One of my favourite players outside United. Hope he gets back to his best but I don't suppose he will

10th May 2008, 04:01	#16 (permalink)
Team Brian GB Celery chucker at the Bridge. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In exile: Brockport, NY Posts: 1,329	His loan deal was only until the end of this season and as far as I'm aware Inter want him back. However he still has got his problems, he got suspended about 2 months ago for headbutting an opponent which could have got him banned (at least in Brazil) until the end of next season, which has not endeared him to the Sao Paulo hierarchy.

10th May 2008, 05:13	#18 (permalink)
Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Californication Posts: 21,247	Could have been a somebody that is for sure

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Ballache First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Botkyrka-Stockholms fattigaste Komun :( Posts: 6,311	he was brilliant at times...i think under the right managment he will regain his form...worth a bid?? i think so

10th May 2008, 13:14	#21 (permalink)
Godfather Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austria Posts: 3,794	He really looks fat. Still he was immense at times. Fergie could sort his attitude out.

10th May 2008, 13:16	#22 (permalink)
pert Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,165	Was great on PES6, IIRC.

10th May 2008, 13:22	#23 (permalink)
Sam#1 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 808s and Heartbreaks Posts: 14,096	Adriano at his best... http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance...deration_sport As I say, a joy to behold. It's just a shame he has so many problems off the field.

10th May 2008, 13:23	#24 (permalink)
francobaresi Sleep inducing poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,758	Awesome player at his best.

10th May 2008, 14:42	#26 (permalink)
I_live_cement Cat freak Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire Posts: 5,456	He's doing well in Brazil, I watch the highlights on Goalissimo on C4 and he seems to score every week its on.

10th May 2008, 15:34	#29 (permalink)
Ringo 07 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ronaldo Wonderland Posts: 1,358	He is a waste of space and an Alcoholic. He has been done for drink driving already since his return to Brazil when he was supposed to be cleaning his act up and he should have recieved a years ban for headbutting an opponent Duncan Ferguson style but seem as money talks in Brazil he got away with a 2 game ban. Inter Milan got very worried when they heard he had his own bar built into his house that had very frequent parties. Career is pretty much down the tubes.