Fantastic News for Football

Erics_Collar · 26th March 2008, 19:40

http://www.channel4.com/sport/footba...ia/mar26l.html

Seems like the Phenomenon could be on his way back ahead of schedule. This news has cheered me up no end.

Lady In Red · 26th March 2008, 19:42

AC Milan need to have a major clear out and I'm sure Ronaldo will be on the way out.

IBleedRed · 26th March 2008, 19:43

Who returns to first team action first and in what order?
Gaz, old ronaldo, or eduardo?

Erics_Collar · 26th March 2008, 19:44

Im sure he will, but I hope its not back to Brazil. Would love to see him give the Premier League a go, as unlikely as it seems.

Lady In Red · 26th March 2008, 19:45

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Originally Posted by Erics_Collar

Im sure he will, but I hope its not back to Brazil. Would love to see him give the Premier League a go, as unlikely as it seems.

A la Shevchenko?

Sam#1 · 26th March 2008, 19:46

Good news indeed.

Although, having see the thread title, I was hoping Ashley Cole has died, but hey, you win some, you lose some...

Erics_Collar · 26th March 2008, 19:48

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Originally Posted by Lady In Red

A la Shevchenko?

Shevchenko at his peak doesnt even come close to a semi-fit Ronaldo. Bite your tongue.

IBleedRed · 26th March 2008, 19:48

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Originally Posted by Sam#1

Good news indeed.

Although, having see the thread title, I was hoping Ashley Cole has died, but hey, you win some, you lose some...

not nice but

Count Duckula · 26th March 2008, 19:50

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Originally Posted by Lady In Red

AC Milan need to have a major clear out and I'm sure Ronaldo will be on the way out.

I don't know, Milan will want rid of a lot of the junk, but some of their elder statesmen still have a lot to offer. People like Nesta and Gattuso may be in their thirties, but they've still got the legs to play for a few more years (unlike Seedorf, Cafu, Maldini, Dida et al). Ronaldo falls into that category, because I think he easily still has the legs to turn it on when he wants. Especially in Italy.

And who better for Pato to learn from than the man he's almost identical to?

Lady In Red · 26th March 2008, 19:51

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Originally Posted by Erics_Collar

Shevchenko at his peak doesnt even come close to a semi-fit Ronaldo. Bite your tongue.

You said you would have liked to see Ronaldo come to the premiership, I said like Shevchenko who I'm not sure if you realise is actullay playing in the Premiership and has come up looking like a sunday league player which is exactly how Ronaldo would play if he came to the premiership on current form. I didnt mention anything about "peak" and neither did you so you bite your tongue.

olesmyhero · 26th March 2008, 19:52

He'd be welcomed in the states.

Erics_Collar · 26th March 2008, 19:54

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Originally Posted by Lady In Red

You said you would have liked to see Ronaldo come to the premiership, I said like Shevchenko who I'm not sure if you realise is actullay playing in the Premiership and has come up looking like a sunday league player which is exactly how Ronaldo would play if he came to the premiership on current form. I didnt mention anything about "peak" and neither did you so you bite your tongue.

What IM saying is Ronaldo, on current form, is just as good if not better than Shevchenko was at the top of his game in Italy. Did you actually watch him when he came back from injury around Christmas time? He injected new life into the Milan team and he was amazing, their results started to pick up aswell. The man has been the best player (in my opinion) that the Brazilian, Dutch, Spanish and Italian leagues have ever seen and was breathtaking for every team he has played for. But yeah, you go ahead and presume he'd be shite in the Premier League.

Lady In Red · 26th March 2008, 19:56

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

He'd be welcomed in the states.

L.A. Galaxy could become the haven for all ex-Madrid players. I heard Figo was interested in going state-side as well.

IBleedRed · 26th March 2008, 19:56

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

He'd be welcomed in the states.

He could join the indoor soccer league!

Lady In Red · 26th March 2008, 19:58

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Originally Posted by Erics_Collar

What IM saying is Ronaldo, on current form, is just as good if not better than Shevchenko was at the top of his game in Italy. Did you actually watch him when he came back from injury around Christmas time? He injected new life into the Milan team and he was amazing, their results started to pick up aswell. The man has been the best player (in my opinion) that the Brazilian, Dutch, Spanish and Italian leagues have ever seen and was breathtaking for every team he has played for. But yeah, you go ahead and presume he'd be shite in the Premier League.

You would have predicted how crap Sheva would have performed? Yes I did watch highlights from one of their games and he was good but if you honestly think we could make in the our League then thats your opinion.

olesmyhero · 26th March 2008, 19:59

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Originally Posted by IBleedRed

He could join the indoor soccer league!

Dear god that's fucking boring to watch.

Erics_Collar · 26th March 2008, 20:07

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Originally Posted by Lady In Red

You would have predicted how crap Sheva would have performed? Yes I did watch highlights from one of their games and he was good but if you honestly think we could make in the our League then thats your opinion.

I dont think anyone predicted Shevchenko would be shite in the PL, but theres a very big difference between him and Ronaldo. Shevchenko has been in the one league for most of his career, I wouldnt even count the Ukrainian league as there was only one team in it during his time and that was Kiev - Shaktar werent a threat back then. Ronaldo on the other hand has blown away every league he has played in. I honestly do think he could make it in the PL if he gave it a shot. Sadly, I doubt we'll get to see that argument settled.

IBleedRed · 26th March 2008, 20:19

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Dear god that's fucking boring to watch.

Your claim is backed by the fact that they play music (bad music usually) during actual play

vuc · 26th March 2008, 20:22

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Originally Posted by Erics_Collar

Shevchenko at his peak doesnt even come close to a semi-fit Ronaldo. Bite your tongue.

I would not go that far. I think you forget just how good Shevchenko has been.

Vidicious · 26th March 2008, 20:23

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Originally Posted by IBleedRed

Who returns to first team action first and in what order?
Gaz, old ronaldo, or eduardo?

old ronaldo
eduardo
gaz

olesmyhero · 26th March 2008, 20:25

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Originally Posted by IBleedRed

Your claim is backed by the fact that they play music (bad music usually) during actual play

And some rather shocking team names.

IBleedRed · 26th March 2008, 20:27

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

And some rather shocking team names.

Ill be the first to admit that playing indoor soccer is fun (though not really close to real football) but holy hell is it god awful to watch

olesmyhero · 26th March 2008, 20:28

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Originally Posted by IBleedRed

Ill be the first to admit that playing indoor soccer is fun (though not really close to real football) but holy hell is it god awful to watch

I love playing indoor(Agreed though outdoor is a thousand times better), but yes, watching it is a good remedy for insomnia.

IBleedRed · 26th March 2008, 20:30

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

I love playing indoor(Agreed though outdoor is a thousand times better), but yes, watching it is a good remedy for insomnia.

I love how they say they are more physical (they arent) like its their claim to fame
when they start checking people into the boards and fighting like in hockey maybe ill agree then

Chris H · 27th March 2008, 00:41

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Originally Posted by IBleedRed

Who returns to first team action first and in what order? Gaz, old ronaldo, or eduardo?

Neville, Large Ronaldo, Eduardo.

Ronaldo No.9 · 27th March 2008, 00:47

If I was in Ronaldo's shoes I would work my arse off to get into the best shape of my life and then get his magnificent career to go out on a high (Possibly lifting the Champions League trophy) to prove a point to all the people who call him 'Fat'.

He's been the best player of my lifetime and he deserves more repect.

26th March 2008, 19:40	#1 (permalink)
Erics_Collar Youth Team Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Belfast Posts: 434	Fantastic News for Football http://www.channel4.com/sport/footba...ia/mar26l.html Seems like the Phenomenon could be on his way back ahead of schedule. This news has cheered me up no end.

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Lady In Red Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,052	AC Milan need to have a major clear out and I'm sure Ronaldo will be on the way out.

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IBleedRed likes to use pantyhose Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: apparently uses the term "limey" too much Posts: 4,201	Who returns to first team action first and in what order? Gaz, old ronaldo, or eduardo?

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Erics_Collar Youth Team Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Belfast Posts: 434	Im sure he will, but I hope its not back to Brazil. Would love to see him give the Premier League a go, as unlikely as it seems.

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Sam#1 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leroy Lita Posts: 13,263	Good news indeed. Although, having see the thread title, I was hoping Ashley Cole has died, but hey, you win some, you lose some...

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olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 11,325	He'd be welcomed in the states.

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Ronaldo No.9 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: To be the man, you have to beat the man and I am the man Posts: 2,527	If I was in Ronaldo's shoes I would work my arse off to get into the best shape of my life and then get his magnificent career to go out on a high (Possibly lifting the Champions League trophy) to prove a point to all the people who call him 'Fat'. He's been the best player of my lifetime and he deserves more repect.