I’ll admit that I’m not that familiar with the FIFA registration process, but surely if we decide to sack him and pay him nothing, we wouldn‘t be in any position to oppose a registration. We’d accept that he was perfectly entitled to register with a new club and, given there would then be no dispute about the registration, FIFA would ratify it. Indeed, it would be in our interests for him to sign for someone else, as it would reduce the value of any potential claim.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Set to leave by mutual agreement
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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To have his presence having free rein at the football club and interacting with others would be toxic. It’s only 6 months left of his contract not 18.
The sad thing is I reckon he will score bucketloads for your lot when Potter brings him in
Ideally I'd love for us to do that but part of me also thinks just feck him off and make sure he's never seen at Carrington ever again.
He's utterly toxic, the best thing for Utd is to completely get rid of him.
You have an option to extend, don't you?
Extend that shit and have everyone give him dirty looks all day.
It's too bad he's already picked Jordan Peterson as his counsellor
"Am I in the wrong here, JP?"
"Well that depends on how you define 'wrong'. You see...."
I’m not convinced Ronaldo called Piers Morgan out of the blue and said can you interview me I’ve got somethings I want to say:
It was probably more like, Morgan has been messaging Ronaldo over the last couple of months and saying “I can’t believe they are treating you like this”. “You are the GOAT, how can they do this”
Ronaldo “yes Piers, I don’t know why they treat me like this”
It must have been from these conversations that Morgan convinced him, with plenty of ass licking, to do the “interview”, which Ronaldo agreed. So even though Ronaldo agreed to it, Piers Morgan definitely did a sales pitch to get this done!
It was probably more like, Morgan has been messaging Ronaldo over the last couple of months and saying “I can’t believe they are treating you like this”. “You are the GOAT, how can they do this”
Ronaldo “yes Piers, I don’t know why they treat me like this”
It must have been from these conversations that Morgan convinced him, with plenty of ass licking, to do the “interview”, which Ronaldo agreed. So even though Ronaldo agreed to it, Piers Morgan definitely did a sales pitch to get this done!
That is true.You have no way of knowing the details of his contract
Still, it’s drawing up was overseen by that noted contract expert Matt Judge, so it’s bound to be absolutely watertight.
Oh wait…
That would be wonderful but obviously not realistic
Only if we had an agreement that he wouldn't sue the club for compensation. The club has no reason to rely on the other side's good faith.
That would be great. However, its self-destruction and the circus don't make sense. The saying cutting off one's nose to spite one's face comes to mind.
He's not gonna sue, he wants to get released. Why else do what he did?
I don’t think the club will be extending but tempting as it is we just need to get rid.
Im way past him now. Rooney has handled it more maturely than him. Excited who we gonna bring in now. My guess would be Toney or Gapko.
Looks like United and their lawyers are really intent on finding legal ground to break his contract without having to pay any sort of compensation
I agree with you. I think not throwing a legend on when we are getting thrashed is distinguishable from the Spurs game. I kinda of understand where he is coming from but he can’t overcome the message he is giving to his teammate that he is too good for garbage time but the rest of his team are not. How can that be leadership? Even if he admits he is wrong (but not really), I really can’t buy the argument that ETH meant to disrespect him.
A reminder to everyone that he said he wants to retire in 2 years yet went and did this scumbag move which has completely and utterly tarnished his status with the United fans...
They didn't want him to go to City because it would ruin his legacy here yet he ruined it himself anyway.
Will always hate the cnut.
They didn't want him to go to City because it would ruin his legacy here yet he ruined it himself anyway.
Will always hate the cnut.
According to the Athletic the dope didn't even run it by Mendes.
That means he's around the club getting in younger players ears etc. Agree with the principle though. Club also needs to be careful re constructive dismissal claims as well I guess.
I agree but posters suggested that we could be in a situation where the club fire him without compensation and Ronaldo subsequently sues for the lost salary.
I bet it’s not Toney.
I dont think he had a problem with coming on vs Spurs. What was disrespectful was giving him the VdB treatment, and just putting him on for 3 mins to waste time. Obviously, this is up for interpretation, but I think doing this to someone like Ronaldo or Messi is not right. Any other player, its fine. Yes they are not the same player they once were, but you have to honor their legacy in the game.
I think the only reason ETH kept Ronaldo was because he knew the board did not have funds for another CF. So he did the practical thing, and what was best for the club. The best scenario would have been if Ronaldo was told to leave in summer, because I have zero doubt he would have wasted 6 months of his very last days of football, if he knew ETH considered him a sub player. Dunno if other clubs were interested, but surely a solution would have been found, if they really wanted.
I also think this Tottenham incident was just the tipping point, and that things were boiling between ETH and Ronaldo for quite some time. Sad to see it come to this, but backing ETH is the correct decision from the club. Simply a case of players and club's interests not aligning. Not the first or last time this has happened. Remember something similar happening to Berbatov/SAF in their last season(obviously a very different case).
If this happens, I will be satisfied about the whole thing and even thank the 2 morons
IbeT you're wrong.
Post of the day mate! Love it.
I'm hoping it's not suitable at all but he has to suck it up anyway because I'm feeling very petty today.
There were definitely stories immediately after news about the interview broke that Mendes and his team didn't know it was happening.
Which would make sense because you can bet Mendes would have said don't do the interview.
Make him train with a massive screen in front of him with an "every Messi goal ever" compilation on loop.
Did Ronaldo had a suitor that was willing to pay his wage?
Piers doing the secret agent stuff to get him out of the club. Brilliant.
Toney has been charged for betting breaches. Gapko should be achievable in January who shares the same agent as ten Haag.
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Like we will probably see in Jan, a solution/compromise would have been found if they really wanted.
Ronaldo has had an agreement with Morgan to do an exclusive interview for some time. Most likely going back to August - see both cnuts' hints and comments since then.
If this were PSG or City I could see it. No way with the Glazers. My bet is on a negotiated outcome. He will get some pay-off to go but not the entire 16m.
I find this thought process so bizarre. Stop elevating football players to these ridiculous levels. They're human beings not God's. They're paid enormous wages and it's not a big deal if they come for a short bit. It's part of being in a team.
Glad to see his stomach bugs gone, seems like he's been full of shit for a few weeks.
I sense you are struggling with this, I understand, it must be difficult.
But the fact is, there have been numerous ex-world class players who have never made a success of management, similarly there are some who played the game to only a moderate level and have become great managers. The job of a manager and being a talented footballer are two very different things. One key part of the footballers job though is to follow the instructions of the manager, even if he disagrees.
Furthermore, if ETH does for you what say Klopp has done for Liverpool (another title another CL) then I'm sorry but in 15 years time he most certainly will have not faded into obscurity.
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