One of my absolute favorites! His drive forward was a joy to watch sometimes.
Anderson - is he the 'real deal'? | Retires age 31
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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.
If he took your advice he might be a bit fitter.
I actually think exactly the opposite. I think he lucked out joining a very good team under the best manager in the world. He won far more than his effort and dedication merited.
There was something about him that was like able but his application was appalling and he wasted his talent.
He never looked in shape but was allowed to contribute by a manager who valued his potential and the fact he wasn’t a trouble maker. Ferguson would always give time to those squad players who respected him.
I think any other big team would have thrown him out when it became apparent that he lacked discipline with his weight.
Im sure he will be happy about what he achieved, but he won’t be remembered as a great player, he will be remembered as a fun character, and that’s down to him.
I had never looked at it from that angle. His career trajectory after United gives strenght to your point...
Went to Fiorentina but could barely feature. Then, because no other european club wanted him, returned to Brazil at 26/27 and somehow ended relegated to brazilian second division with a team that had never been relegated (Internacional)
Then, when Internacional didn't want him anymore, he joined a smaller brazilian team in Coritiba and hardly lasted a season there. Then in 2018 no brazilian clubs wanted him and at just 30, was somewhat forced to accept a turkish offer...
Then he couldn't even play regularly there...
But I will forever say that he had an insane amount of talent...
Miss him. Quite a character
Echoed my thoughts. When i saw the link to Anderson on skysports news and saw that he was brazilian, had long hair and was an attacking midfielder, I instantly got excited as it immediately reminded me of Ronaldinho even though I never saw him play.
Then Nani, instantly reminded me of Ronaldo. I was confident the club would take every trophy the following season after that.
I see Fred as his natural progression if he matured and stayed fit.
He really used to attack the space.
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/attacking-the-space-boss-leaving-thread.338290/
Anderson = STOLE - A - LIVING...
I think he could be the real deal, guys!
Crap from start to finish. His reputation was born out of the most unexplainable goal I have ever seen and from there, he was the "new Ronaldinho".
His spell with us marked by misplaced passes, bad positioning and lack of end product.
I think some of you have a soft spot for his character, which makes you overlook the fact he was never special or very promising, but frankly, in Brazilian football there's at least one Anderson in every team, so I can't find the same amusement as you guys do.
Best I can say for him is thank you for not missing that penalty vs Chelsea. Most dreadful pen I've ever seen that went in but luck is a good thing to have.
His spell with us marked by misplaced passes, bad positioning and lack of end product.
I think some of you have a soft spot for his character, which makes you overlook the fact he was never special or very promising, but frankly, in Brazilian football there's at least one Anderson in every team, so I can't find the same amusement as you guys do.
Best I can say for him is thank you for not missing that penalty vs Chelsea. Most dreadful pen I've ever seen that went in but luck is a good thing to have.
Unbelievable how patient fans were with him. He lived long off a few decent games.
It helped that they were big games. Stood up to Stevie Me and made Fabregas look shite.
Don't know I can agree with that, fella. For my money, peak Nani was 2010/11, he was on another level that season, also great the following season and then really fell off a cliff.
The Jack Wilshere effect
Only 31. I’d take him over our very own man child today
He's so forgettable I don't even remember anymore where it went wrong with him. Didn't he start well in 11/12? What happened then?
if he was as bad as some people here are saying, he wouldnt have stayed almost 10 years
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I liked him. Couldn’t stay fit but he was class in little bursts which always gave the smallest bit of hope he’d come good overall but it never happened. Compare him to most of our post Fergie signings and he’s about on par.
I always felt like Frank "Grimey" Grimes from the Simpsons with him on here.
He was this unprofessional fat waster that coasted along on the coat tails of the other players and yet he ended up with loads of medals and loads of posters on here talking about how much they loved him.
Used to drive me mental. How he managed to steal a wage from Utd up until 2014 is remarkable.
He was this unprofessional fat waster that coasted along on the coat tails of the other players and yet he ended up with loads of medals and loads of posters on here talking about how much they loved him.
Used to drive me mental. How he managed to steal a wage from Utd up until 2014 is remarkable.
Character, liked him as a person. Seemed loved by the players aswell. Think he brought a lot of laughs to the dressing room.
He's lucky that he ended up here, because he wasnt really much of a footballer at the highest level. When everybody realized it was just a talent and nothing more he was done.
I bet he enjoys life now and is smiling on the beach somwhere. Atleast I hope so. Seemed a cool bloke who just got lucky.
He's lucky that he ended up here, because he wasnt really much of a footballer at the highest level. When everybody realized it was just a talent and nothing more he was done.
I bet he enjoys life now and is smiling on the beach somwhere. Atleast I hope so. Seemed a cool bloke who just got lucky.
https://globoesporte.globo.com/rs/f...ensao-em-casa-de-anderson-ex-manchester.ghtml
Anderson's house searched by Police in Brazil related to cryptocurrency fraud
Anderson's house searched by Police in Brazil related to cryptocurrency fraud
There's no way Anderson's got the brainpower to pull off cryptocurrency scams
He always looked half decent pre season and then it all went to shite. The definition of a fraudulent player and talent being just an illusion.
Anderson is a partner in a company that negotiates buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, according to the article.
"I, Anderson Luis de Abreu Oliveira, come to the public to clarify.
I brought a lifetime of resources to do business in the state I love. Despite the difficulties he has been experiencing, I want to continue doing business here, as I believe and am proof that a poor boy with no education can win in life by working and working hard.
I have known and invested in the cryptocurrency market for four years. I invested more heavily in 2019 in bitcoin. I bought with declared money as proof and income tax.
Since then, I have been on the market buying and selling these cryptocurrencies to earn money and also because I like technology. For this, I bought a stake in the company House Tecnologia Ltda, which makes purchases and sales when appropriate.
One of our companies was related to a subject that we did not deserve and today, because of that, I received the police at my residence with the cordiality that is deserved. I have nothing to hide. Our values are the result of my work and are duly stated.
I thank the authorities for the dignified treatment I was subjected to and everyone who knows what I am and how grateful I am to Rio Grande do Sul. So much so that I will continue to invest and give jobs as much as I can.
I come to clarify with extract below our investments in 2019 only in a cryptocurrency company. Therefore, we need not consciously do something wrong.
I clarify by the hour (sic) that we were involved without deception (intention), but we sold what was ours and believed we were getting paid, as we did the normal operation as usual.
The big loss is being ours ... But it shouldn't be. "
I brought a lifetime of resources to do business in the state I love. Despite the difficulties he has been experiencing, I want to continue doing business here, as I believe and am proof that a poor boy with no education can win in life by working and working hard.
I have known and invested in the cryptocurrency market for four years. I invested more heavily in 2019 in bitcoin. I bought with declared money as proof and income tax.
Since then, I have been on the market buying and selling these cryptocurrencies to earn money and also because I like technology. For this, I bought a stake in the company House Tecnologia Ltda, which makes purchases and sales when appropriate.
One of our companies was related to a subject that we did not deserve and today, because of that, I received the police at my residence with the cordiality that is deserved. I have nothing to hide. Our values are the result of my work and are duly stated.
I thank the authorities for the dignified treatment I was subjected to and everyone who knows what I am and how grateful I am to Rio Grande do Sul. So much so that I will continue to invest and give jobs as much as I can.
I come to clarify with extract below our investments in 2019 only in a cryptocurrency company. Therefore, we need not consciously do something wrong.
I clarify by the hour (sic) that we were involved without deception (intention), but we sold what was ours and believed we were getting paid, as we did the normal operation as usual.
The big loss is being ours ... But it shouldn't be. "
Yeah because we don't have a terrible record of holding onto utter thrash for far too long. Just look at some of the players stealing a living in our current squad.
I seriously thought him and Cleverley would be our midfield mainstay for years at one point. No wonder I suck at draft games
He won the golden boy though, and was quite promising at the beginning.
That 8-2 game against Arsenal where Anderson and Cleverley bossed a midfield 3, there was a lot of hope sprung from that game.I seriously thought him and Cleverley would be our midfield mainstay for years at one point. No wonder I suck at draft games
I can't imagine him writing this. Never.
Those were crazy crazy times, I remember there was a time when people believed Nani would be better than Cristiano for United based on some stats where it was stated that Nani has more goals+assists number in his first 100 games for United compared to Cristaino.
I loved those times under SAF, when the club and fans had believe, now we are ao skeptical, even if we have Messi-CR-Lewa as front three, midfield of Verrati-Kante-DeBruyne and back of Liverpool, in our team, coached by Pep, we would still be cynical haha.
How good was Fergie. Unbelivable how much we won with mediocre players like Anderson, Cleverly, Nani etc. I miss him so much.
I remember early comparisons between Anderson & Fabregas. Some favored our man over Cesc back then!. Anyway he was a good character to have, his driving runs were great to watch and i remember the spunk he had. He was part of one of the greatest United sides ever and can proudly take that to the grave.
He never got to play like he did his first season at United and I thinking winning CL and PL his first year really went to his...waistline. He had a notoriously bad diet and never was the same physically compared to his first year. And Cleverley was chopped down by Davies or the Bolton captain who injured him quite badly...but he still won the league by partnering Carrick! Cleverley is Harry Winks like...tidy, can pass a little, but solid and a catalyst for better players around him.
He was often like kryptonite to Arsenal’s midfield. That doesn’t mean he was better than Cesc. He was also great at Anfield his first season.
Anyway, he is a part of some wonderful memories. 4 league titles and a champions league
Agreed
. That penalty in Moscow was something else. Smashed it and followed with a display of passion. I think Sir Alex mentioned this as well.Agreed
Some great memories. Apologies for the music.
With his house being searched, something tells me that you are rightThere's no way Anderson's got the brainpower to pull off cryptocurrency scams