There's just not enough appreciation for the lad around here.
He's a star.
He's a star.
Cristiano Ronaldo
- Thread starter TheDevil'sOwn
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A very huge, bright star !
He is our answer to Ronaldinho and Robinho.
He is definitely not receiving enough praise from United supporters at this moment (and some "supports" even accuse him as a diver!). IMO, we should be glad that he is our team member rather than our opponent.
He is definitely not receiving enough praise from United supporters at this moment (and some "supports" even accuse him as a diver!). IMO, we should be glad that he is our team member rather than our opponent.
He's brilliant.
Hopefully he spends the rest of his career here...
Hopefully he spends the rest of his career here...
I appreciate him, there are very few players in the premiership who can turn games like him. Not just through his crosses and all, but just his presence, his pace, tricks, it makes a huge difference.. because hes always trying to do something positive. When i look at someone like robben although hes matured faster he will probabily never be as explosive as ronaldo is.. Ronaldo is all action, and he always goes for it.
He's not getting enough support from some quarters.uranushk1 said:
While I agree that Ronaldo should clean up his act, it's irritating to see the finger-pointing from the holier-than-thou brigade.
Amen to everything in this thread.
We've got one of the brightest young stars in the world, and yet he recieves criticism after just about every match. Sure, he's got things to work on, but he's still a kid and it annoys me that he's not given any leeway from many on here.
We've got one of the brightest young stars in the world, and yet he recieves criticism after just about every match. Sure, he's got things to work on, but he's still a kid and it annoys me that he's not given any leeway from many on here.
World player of the year in one or two years.
100 % agreed
Agreed, top top young player, with endless potential.
considering in terms of interplay ronaldo gets little help from the utd team--he does well for himself. Often Ronaldo collects a pass deep and is expected to take on players and create play all by himself.
Now if the team could combine to create openings down the centre and flanks for ronaldo to latch onto more penetrative passes! This is the way he plays for Portugal, team-mates play the ball around in midfield and then unleash him (thier ball possession is superb in midfield).
As has been stated--often Ronaldo is the one who makes something out of nothing, and he is always positive in his play and adds dynamism to our play. Keane, Scholes, Fletcher are all too static and lack pace.
And ronaldo does get chopped alot, however referees don't take his speed and skill into account and decide to allow fouls on him.Most of the time rivals bring him down purely as they cannot stop him or catch him up and referees have to take note.
Now if the team could combine to create openings down the centre and flanks for ronaldo to latch onto more penetrative passes! This is the way he plays for Portugal, team-mates play the ball around in midfield and then unleash him (thier ball possession is superb in midfield).
As has been stated--often Ronaldo is the one who makes something out of nothing, and he is always positive in his play and adds dynamism to our play. Keane, Scholes, Fletcher are all too static and lack pace.
And ronaldo does get chopped alot, however referees don't take his speed and skill into account and decide to allow fouls on him.Most of the time rivals bring him down purely as they cannot stop him or catch him up and referees have to take note.
Superb player who is getting better all the time.
he's not a star, he's a sun
I agree that CR is felt by some to dive much more than he actually does (or 'goes down easily' if you insist). The problem is that he has been successfully LABELLED as a diver (the slung mud has stuck) - this means that many times when he is indeed fouled we get no freekick. Calling upon him to try to reverse the impression so that refs are more likely to blow for the fouls may seem sensible - the problem is that first impressions will probably stay.
MY first impressions were watching him (in I think his debut game) when opposing fans were screaming 'dive' etc. as he was getting hacked halfway up his leg. It seemed as if they thought anyone doing fancy tricks just must be diving all the time - and of course their team would never dream of fouling him to teach him a lesson...
MY first impressions were watching him (in I think his debut game) when opposing fans were screaming 'dive' etc. as he was getting hacked halfway up his leg. It seemed as if they thought anyone doing fancy tricks just must be diving all the time - and of course their team would never dream of fouling him to teach him a lesson...
To what special features of a 'sun' are you referring that a 'sun' possesses but other 'stars' do not?tengy said:
good thread nice to see some apreciation for ronaldo in here cause sometimes it seems that he plays for arsenal or liverpool the way some people talk in here.
ricardinho said:
most of us love his skills and just glad he plays for us but there are always some muppets
He's an extremely talented and dedicated youngster.
Spots?Feedingseagulls said:
Cruel!buildabonfire said:
... but surely other stars (somewhere) will have similar features!buildabonfire said:
Cristiano Ronaldo not appreciated enough ? your having a laugh.
He 'rises' to the occasion and 'sets' about doing his job, not just hang about 'blinking' in the distance.Feedingseagulls said:
Already a fantastic player and unbelievable potential, people talk about united not playing well without a certain player and for me when Ronaldo isn't playing we really don't look like creating much at all.
He has an awful long way to go yet. He's extremely wasteful. He needs to improve his delivery into the box, his decision making and his shooting.
I think he has had a relatively average start to the season and is a long way behind Rooney in terms of ability.
I think he has had a relatively average start to the season and is a long way behind Rooney in terms of ability.
read All 3 United's post for a (correct) rebuttal...Lynott said:
Spot on.All 3 United said:
He certainly does well to get himself into positions to create and score goals, its just the final ball or shot that lets him down, time after time.
4 assists in the league last year is a poor return.
4 assists in the league last year is a poor return.
On that note would you claim he's had a poor or a good start to the season ?Lynott said:
Because he allready has 2 assists and 1 goal in what 4 games ?
Even is his delivery is poor, the thing is his movement takes away 1-2 defenders and creates room for other players, in that respect we always looks more dangerous with him in the side.
couldn't agree more....crappycraperson said:
i remember that a couple of times on Sunday --- especially that one time at the edge of the Newcastle area --- where they had to put two or three men on him...
and i'm sure that no one here needs reminding that it was his cross that gave Ruud a the goal (with an assist from <whatever>berg) against Villa....
He is one of the most talent player around(alongside with ronaldinho). Great athletics too. With him in our team we always looks better.
If he improves on his final ball and decision making. He could be the best player in the world no doubt.
If he improves on his final ball and decision making. He could be the best player in the world no doubt.
Heard of Robinho?
A challenger appears on the horizon.
A challenger appears on the horizon.
He's been around for a while to be honest. It's just that we take it that South American football is inferior to ours, when it is not necessarily the case.Bez said:
TheDevil'sOwn said:
Exactly..Ronaldo is becoming a world star and any big teams would want him in a flash.
Fletch getting stick I could understand but Ron...
It's fantastic having a player who can take on and beat 3 men...just fantastic to watch
But I agree with what Lynott said...plus his constant cheating is fecking embarrassing. He needs to sort it out.
But I agree with what Lynott said...plus his constant cheating is fecking embarrassing. He needs to sort it out.
And his Deco-esqe imaginary card waving... Who does Deco look like Plech?Plechazunga said:
I have a feeling that Ronaldo will be a big big player for us this season. He may even (shock horror) steal some of Rooney's thunder 
You just can't train that kind of skill and enthusiasm into a player, and that's why he will be consistently one of the world's best over the next few seasons. £12M ? Bargain !
Ronnie ! Cut out a little of the nonsense and improve your decisions slightly, and you will be a player without peer..! Woo! I'm chuffed to feckin' bits he's a red devil.
You just can't train that kind of skill and enthusiasm into a player, and that's why he will be consistently one of the world's best over the next few seasons. £12M ? Bargain ! Ronnie ! Cut out a little of the nonsense and improve your decisions slightly, and you will be a player without peer..! Woo! I'm chuffed to feckin' bits he's a red devil.
Hmmm...never really thought about it before neal...
At a push i'd say Ronnie Corbett....and Zola Budd
At a push i'd say Ronnie Corbett....and Zola Budd
Dean Saunders, obviously.
He'd be an even bigger star if he stayed on his fecking feet. I'm sick of seeing him dive all the time. It will take at least 3 season now for him to get rid of this tag. Fergie needs to sort it out, the way he did with Ruud