Ronaldinho

kietotheworld · 23rd June 2008, 12:05

Of course if we'd signed him in '03 we'd probably have gone through all the Roanldo crap we're getting now a couple of years back.

fergieisold · 23rd June 2008, 12:22

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Originally Posted by kietotheworld

Of course if we'd signed him in '03 we'd probably have gone through all the Roanldo crap we're getting now a couple of years back.

Yeah, probably! would have been worth it though, just as having Ronaldo has been worth all the trouble

Not sure why there isn't more interest in the Ronaldinho story...there is clearly interest from clubs in England that we are unaware of.

I reckon City, Chelsea and Spurs.

Colly · 23rd June 2008, 12:23

Won't happen. I honestly don't think Fergie is interested in him at this stage

Sarni · 23rd June 2008, 12:24

Ronaldinho, my friends, is quite good at football.

Drifter · 23rd June 2008, 12:25

Would love it to happen but he had his chance.Wouldn't be surprised if he stays with Barca.

Fergie's gum · 23rd June 2008, 12:28

Fergie wanted him then, and i bet he wants him now. A fantastic player, better than Ronaldo could ever be. Sure Ronaldo is fantastic and on form, but the actual genius of Ronaldinho puts him amongst the greats of the modern age. Maybe with the guidance of Fergie and Queiroz he can reignite his passion for the game. Oh to see Ronaldinho, Rooney and Tevez on the counter...

Cheltenham Red · 23rd June 2008, 12:32

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Originally Posted by Fergie's gum

Oh to see Ronaldinho, Rooney and Tevez on the counter...

I have just done a sex wee

fergieisold · 23rd June 2008, 12:41

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Originally Posted by Fergie's gum

Fergie wanted him then, and i bet he wants him now. A fantastic player, better than Ronaldo could ever be. Sure Ronaldo is fantastic and on form, but the actual genius of Ronaldinho puts him amongst the greats of the modern age. Maybe with the guidance of Fergie and Queiroz he can reignite his passion for the game. Oh to see Ronaldinho, Rooney and Tevez on the counter...

If fergie wants him then we are surely in with a massive chance of signing him then.

Striker10 · 23rd June 2008, 12:46

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Originally Posted by fergieisold

If fergie wants him then we are surely in with a massive chance of signing him then.

If we wanted him I'd say it's a done deal. I think there's more then one good reason to sign him and additionally the Latin players will like it (as would most people you'd think)

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Cheltenham Red · 23rd June 2008, 12:51

I think the reason we have heard nothing points to the fact that there may be negotiations going on at present.Fergie is a sly old dog with his transfers these days and he has learnt from being open about targets in the past and losing out,did Ronaldinho not say he would have his future sorted in a few weeks by then Ronaldo may be a Mardrid player so it kind of fits in.

The_Red_Hope · 23rd June 2008, 12:53

Lets all sign a mass petition to get the buck toothed fucker.

fergieisold · 23rd June 2008, 12:57

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Originally Posted by Cheltenham Red

I think the reason we have heard nothing points to the fact that there may be negotiations going on at present.Fergie is a sly old dog with his transfers these days and he has learnt from being open about targets in the past and losing out,did Ronaldinho not say he would have his future sorted in a few weeks by then Ronaldo may be a Mardrid player so it kind of fits in.

I am confused at the complete lack of any media article even suggesting Ronaldinho coming to United. Even if it's not true I would have expected several articles by now making up the idea.

Nobody has asked him about Manchester United, he's not mentioned Manchester United and the papers have not even speculated about the possibility of a move to Manchester United.

Bit strange when he was supposed to be moving to us in 2003

Striker10 · 23rd June 2008, 13:00

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Originally Posted by fergieisold

I am confused at the complete lack of any media article even suggesting Ronaldinho coming to United. Even if it's not true I would have expected several articles by now making up the idea.

Nobody has asked him about Manchester United, he's not mentioned Manchester United and the papers have not even speculated about the possibility of a move to Manchester United.

Bit strange when he was supposed to be moving to us in 2003

I think they probably are just praying that we don't even consider it.

Fergie's gum · 23rd June 2008, 13:01

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Originally Posted by fergieisold

I am confused at the complete lack of any media article even suggesting Ronaldinho coming to United. Even if it's not true I would have expected several articles by now making up the idea.

Nobody has asked him about Manchester United, he's not mentioned Manchester United and the papers have not even speculated about the possibility of a move to Manchester United.

Bit strange when he was supposed to be moving to us in 2003

Only explanation would be that the rags don't do truth

Way too 90's

Dreaded · 23rd June 2008, 13:02

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Originally Posted by Fergie's gum

Fergie wanted him then, and i bet he wants him now. A fantastic player, better than Ronaldo could ever be. Sure Ronaldo is fantastic and on form, but the actual genius of Ronaldinho puts him amongst the greats of the modern age. Maybe with the guidance of Fergie and Queiroz he can reignite his passion for the game. Oh to see Ronaldinho, Rooney and Tevez on the counter...

Thats just bollox and you know it

Ekeke · 23rd June 2008, 13:03

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Originally Posted by fergieisold

I am confused at the complete lack of any media article even suggesting Ronaldinho coming to United. Even if it's not true I would have expected several articles by now making up the idea.

Nobody has asked him about Manchester United, he's not mentioned Manchester United and the papers have not even speculated about the possibility of a move to Manchester United.

Bit strange when he was supposed to be moving to us in 2003

Because theres simply no space for him unless we sell Ronaldo or Nani. Or don't take up the option on Tevez.

Saq · 23rd June 2008, 13:04

Cold_Boy · 23rd June 2008, 13:04

There is no way we can ignore a player like him.Our management is pretty aware of his situation and must have given him a bit of a thought.

Cheltenham Red · 23rd June 2008, 13:05

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Originally Posted by fergieisold

I am confused at the complete lack of any media article even suggesting Ronaldinho coming to United. Even if it's not true I would have expected several articles by now making up the idea.

Nobody has asked him about Manchester United, he's not mentioned Manchester United and the papers have not even speculated about the possibility of a move to Manchester United.

Bit strange when he was supposed to be moving to us in 2003

I rekon its on,i am getting my new utd top Goofy 07

Fergies Formula · 23rd June 2008, 13:11

This is all just speculation coming from you guys, as much as id like to see it happen, and fergie getting ronaldihno back to his beautiful self, there is no suggestions of it, not even speculation in the tabloid its just pure fantasy from us football fans, the only way it might happen is if we sell ronaldo, but even then its a long shot.

Imagine we signed him and berbatov though...

Ekeke · 23rd June 2008, 13:11

Ronaldinho is a genius, but its worth pointing out his game was a bit flat last year. He looked like he had lost a yard of pace and his flicks and tricks werent coming off like they used to. Of course if he steers free of injury and gets into shape he'll perhaps get his speed and sharpness back, but I think a fair few people may be surprised and dissappointed if he were to come to the club, at the start. He's a long way to go before he's back to the player we all enjoyed lighting up matches.

fergieisold · 23rd June 2008, 13:16

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Originally Posted by Ekeke

Because theres simply no space for him unless we sell Ronaldo or Nani. Or don't take up the option on Tevez.

Giggs is going to be playing less and less, Nani is still developing and is not experienced enough to play a full time role in the first team yet. Ronaldo could be leaving. There is room in our team

Striker10 · 23rd June 2008, 13:17

First of all Barcelona had a lot of problems as has been said 11 divorces. You need to be mentally sharp to have a chance of being your best not just psychically.

Additionally while it is quiet, I believe we signed Anderson under the radar did we not? It's not like the guy is 35 and past it.

Additionally we will have a very strong squad but we have a lot of games next season. He would be ideal and to be honest managers LOVE these kind of problems

Syko_5 · 23rd June 2008, 13:20

We could make this guy world player of the year again! I have no doubt about that! He needs a new challenge and coming into our current squad he would shine!

UnitedRoadRed · 23rd June 2008, 13:24

I should imagine the Nike marketing bods are giving United and 'dinho a quiet nudge together in the background.

friendlytramp · 23rd June 2008, 13:27

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Originally Posted by Fergies Formula

Imagine we signed him and berbatov though...

I think if we signed Ronaldinho we would have to llok for an alternative striker option to Berbatov, both are floaty players we would need a more direct penetrative striker to complement ROnaldinho and Rooney...Eto'o? But i am not sure i am kean on just transplanting Barcas strike force into our team, seems a little cheap?

Striker10 · 23rd June 2008, 13:29

No Eto'o. I don't think the two get on?

I'm not sure we'd need anyone. We do also have manucho coming in (hopefully). As an additional option we'd be pretty strong. Bear in mind bugs is very capable of scoring goals too

lao · 23rd June 2008, 14:12

So you guys think we'll get Ronaldinho, Sneijder and Ramos for Ronaldo? :x

Striker10 · 23rd June 2008, 14:14

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Originally Posted by lao

So you guys think we'll get Ronaldinho, Sneijder and Ramos for Ronaldo? :x

Ronaldinho, Sneijder and Ramos

Spot the player who doesn't play for Madrid

You could argue not one player messi aside can replace Ronaldo, but it's a unique situation

Ekeke · 23rd June 2008, 15:09

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Originally Posted by fergieisold

Giggs is going to be playing less and less, Nani is still developing and is not experienced enough to play a full time role in the first team yet. Ronaldo could be leaving. There is room in our team

If Ronaldo leaves, yes.

Ronaldinho is looking to ressurect his career. And for that he'll want a guaranteed starting position. We don't have one unless Ronaldo, Tevez, Nani or Giggs arent at the club next season.

Striker10 · 23rd June 2008, 15:14

ronaldinho being a failure at manchester united is better than ronaldinho becoming a hit in any of the other epl clubs...

I heard someone say, which is fair enough. There is the risk he will flourish but with the players at United, in the form we are in and with the confidence, who knows

Also, when people talk about making inroads into other markets. Just imagine if we were able to get the best out of him. The Brazilian market would open itself. Especially at this time, when the Brazil side are in limbo.

They need something, someone to inspire them. I think it's an opportunity. They'll be watching the epl, united games and we have a chance to show the world we are as good as anywhere at not only producing talent, but sustaining it.

23rd June 2008, 12:05	#41 (permalink)
kietotheworld Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airstrip One..... Useful Posts: 4 Posts: 4,021	Of course if we'd signed him in '03 we'd probably have gone through all the Roanldo crap we're getting now a couple of years back.

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Colly Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,458	Won't happen. I honestly don't think Fergie is interested in him at this stage

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Sarni nice guy, unassuming, objective United fan. Thinks hes intelligent though. Nutter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Krakow Posts: 11,791	Ronaldinho, my friends, is quite good at football.

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Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,371	Would love it to happen but he had his chance.Wouldn't be surprised if he stays with Barca.

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Fergie's gum Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The big donut party that is the Main Forum. Posts: 880	Fergie wanted him then, and i bet he wants him now. A fantastic player, better than Ronaldo could ever be. Sure Ronaldo is fantastic and on form, but the actual genius of Ronaldinho puts him amongst the greats of the modern age. Maybe with the guidance of Fergie and Queiroz he can reignite his passion for the game. Oh to see Ronaldinho, Rooney and Tevez on the counter...

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Cheltenham Red Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 613	I think the reason we have heard nothing points to the fact that there may be negotiations going on at present.Fergie is a sly old dog with his transfers these days and he has learnt from being open about targets in the past and losing out,did Ronaldinho not say he would have his future sorted in a few weeks by then Ronaldo may be a Mardrid player so it kind of fits in.

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The_Red_Hope Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 710	Lets all sign a mass petition to get the buck toothed fucker.

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Cold_Boy Amit Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: somewhere i hate to live Posts: 9,830	There is no way we can ignore a player like him.Our management is pretty aware of his situation and must have given him a bit of a thought.

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Fergies Formula Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brighton/ London Posts: 1,810	This is all just speculation coming from you guys, as much as id like to see it happen, and fergie getting ronaldihno back to his beautiful self, there is no suggestions of it, not even speculation in the tabloid its just pure fantasy from us football fans, the only way it might happen is if we sell ronaldo, but even then its a long shot. Imagine we signed him and berbatov though...

23rd June 2008, 13:11	#61 (permalink)
Ekeke McFuckwit Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6,756	Ronaldinho is a genius, but its worth pointing out his game was a bit flat last year. He looked like he had lost a yard of pace and his flicks and tricks werent coming off like they used to. Of course if he steers free of injury and gets into shape he'll perhaps get his speed and sharpness back, but I think a fair few people may be surprised and dissappointed if he were to come to the club, at the start. He's a long way to go before he's back to the player we all enjoyed lighting up matches.

23rd June 2008, 13:17	#63 (permalink)
Striker10 "Ronaldo and trophies > Manchester United football club" Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,748	First of all Barcelona had a lot of problems as has been said 11 divorces. You need to be mentally sharp to have a chance of being your best not just psychically. Additionally while it is quiet, I believe we signed Anderson under the radar did we not? It's not like the guy is 35 and past it. Additionally we will have a very strong squad but we have a lot of games next season. He would be ideal and to be honest managers LOVE these kind of problems

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Syko_5 Youth Team Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Geordie land keeping the Red Flag flying high Posts: 459	We could make this guy world player of the year again! I have no doubt about that! He needs a new challenge and coming into our current squad he would shine!

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UnitedRoadRed Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,274	I should imagine the Nike marketing bods are giving United and 'dinho a quiet nudge together in the background.

23rd June 2008, 13:29	#67 (permalink)
Striker10 "Ronaldo and trophies > Manchester United football club" Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,748	No Eto'o. I don't think the two get on? I'm not sure we'd need anyone. We do also have manucho coming in (hopefully). As an additional option we'd be pretty strong. Bear in mind bugs is very capable of scoring goals too

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lao A Real Cock Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surrounded by Swedish Pussies. Posts: 2,806	So you guys think we'll get Ronaldinho, Sneijder and Ramos for Ronaldo? :x

23rd June 2008, 15:14	#71 (permalink)
Striker10 "Ronaldo and trophies > Manchester United football club" Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,748	ronaldinho being a failure at manchester united is better than ronaldinho becoming a hit in any of the other epl clubs... I heard someone say, which is fair enough. There is the risk he will flourish but with the players at United, in the form we are in and with the confidence, who knows Also, when people talk about making inroads into other markets. Just imagine if we were able to get the best out of him. The Brazilian market would open itself. Especially at this time, when the Brazil side are in limbo. They need something, someone to inspire them. I think it's an opportunity. They'll be watching the epl, united games and we have a chance to show the world we are as good as anywhere at not only producing talent, but sustaining it.