bosnian_red
Worst scout to ever exist
Not getting a shot off from that last chance was a travesty really.
Not getting a shot off from that last chance was a travesty really.
Worst I've ever seen him.
He was that bad against Middlesbrough as well which cost us the FA Cup last season.Worst I've ever seen him.
This has been happening since he arrived, Bruno by far the worst for it at his own detriment, but the whole team does it. Yet people argued all day and all night last year that his signing didn’t negatively impact the team.What worrys me the most about Ronaldo is that our players seem hell bent on involving him in attacking moves, even when he isn't the best option available to receive the pass
I understand what you mean but considering he’s the #9 in the team, the likelihood is that he’ll be at the forefront of most attacking moves. It’s not something that’s really avoidable.What worrys me the most about Ronaldo is that our players seem hell bent on involving him in attacking moves, even when he isn't the best option available to receive the pass
I used to do a lot of skateboarding in my teens. Stepped on a skateboard over the summer, for the first time in decades. Would not recommend.
First clip is just painful to watch.
Not trying to kick a man when he's down, but his finishing has never been clinical.Now, he seems to have lost the most important skill he still had in his locker: his clinical finishing.
He was alright against Arsenal.The header was nice if he could have been bothered to get back onside. He looks horrible and has every time he's played this season.
He played a more rounded game, he has those performances every now and then where he plays unselfish but always reverts to the highly inactive minimal contribution goalpoacher. Then fans (mostly his) will use that occasional exceptional performance as evidence that he presses and does other things.He was alright against Arsenal.
Problem is Ronaldo actively comes in-field during matches to get as many touches of the ball as he can. He's constantly hovering around the middle third of the opponents half instead of actually getting in the box. Really weird, and annoying.I just feel like we need to learn how to play like Stoke to Peter Crouch to utelise Ronaldo the best he can.
Playing like a fast Barcelona with Peter Crouch just doesn’t work.
Obviously this is not permanently- but during the time where arguably Ronaldo is one of only 2 strikers who are available; we need to learn to use him better.
I don't disagree with that.I understand what you mean but considering he’s the #9 in the team, the likelihood is that he’ll be at the forefront of most attacking moves. It’s not something that’s really avoidable.
I argued that mainly because we were still a shambles defensively and in midfield whether Ronaldo played or not. We leaked goals every match. So Ronaldo wasn't the main issue, and towards the end probably won us a fair amount of points on his own when the team was in the gutter under Ragnick.This has been happening since he arrived, Bruno by far the worst for it at his own detriment, but the whole team does it. Yet people argued all day and all night last year that his signing didn’t negatively impact the team.
Yeah Ronaldo even 2-3 years ago bags that in his sleep, let alone the prime version that would have dribbled the keeper while laughing at him.First clip is just painful to watch.
My hope is he can still evolve his game a little. He needs to realize fast that he just can't do the things he used to. His shooting technique and ability to win balls in the air is still great. I wonder if he can do it as a substitute target man.He has lost an yard of pace, also his first touch and trying to control the ball is a bit slower, so defenders can neutralize him relatively easy. Question is if it's permanent, or just because he's missed the pre-season.
In any case he still has an excellent shooting technique. I think if he doesn't try to control the ball in the penalty area, but instead shoots directly on the volley he would be much more dangerous.
It was, but it was masked by the fact he was scoring goals.This has been happening since he arrived, Bruno by far the worst for it at his own detriment, but the whole team does it. Yet people argued all day and all night last year that his signing didn’t negatively impact the team.
We do have the option not to start him.The problem with Ronaldo is that we have no other option. Martial is perma-crocked and Rashford isn't a CF.
Antony suffered badly from this in the first half - Dalot didn't even attempt to find him in the final 3rd when he was in space, he just looked for Ronaldo, who was almost always well marked. On at least one glaring occasion, even Eriksen did the same. I know he demands the ball all the time, but surely they have the brains to see he's not a magician.What worrys me the most about Ronaldo is that our players seem hell bent on involving him in attacking moves, even when he isn't the best option available to receive the pass
It definitely is. Haaland has been compared to “old Ronaldo” because he plays as a poacher and rarely gets involved. But Ronaldo frequently gets involved in the wrong moments just because he’s frustrated about not getting the ball. And then he uses it poorly. His constant whining and demanding is what makes people feel compelled to give him the ball. If he’s just clogging up the play when he comes deep for short passes, then he needs to grow up and start playing with the discipline of 22 year old Haaland.I understand what you mean but considering he’s the #9 in the team, the likelihood is that he’ll be at the forefront of most attacking moves. It’s not something that’s really avoidable.
Spot onIt definitely is. Haaland has been compared to “old Ronaldo” because he plays as a poacher and rarely gets involved. But Ronaldo frequently gets involved in the wrong moments just because he’s frustrated about not getting the ball. And then he uses it poorly. His constant whining and demanding is what makes people feel compelled to give him the ball. If he’s just clogging up the play when he comes deep for short passes, then he needs to grow up and start playing with the discipline of 22 year old Haaland.
This is completely accurate and also something he was doing last season even when he was scoring critical goals.It definitely is. Haaland has been compared to “old Ronaldo” because he plays as a poacher and rarely gets involved. But Ronaldo frequently gets involved in the wrong moments just because he’s frustrated about not getting the ball. And then he uses it poorly. His constant whining and demanding is what makes people feel compelled to give him the ball. If he’s just clogging up the play when he comes deep for short passes, then he needs to grow up and start playing with the discipline of 22 year old Haaland.
I've noticed this too. Not just Bruno, but many of the players just pass to Ronaldo immediately even if it isn't a great option. And they don't play like that when he's not playing. I'm not sure this is Ronaldo's fault but it definitely has a negative impact on our performances.I don't disagree with that.
However, several times yesterday (and many other games before) the better option wouldn't be taken as the players aim seemed to be to get the ball to Ronaldo at all costs, maybe so they don't upset him?
This is even more evident by the fact that the better option is often taken during an attack when Ronaldo isn't in the team.