Achilles McCool
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Yeah, on reflection, I would agree! But Rooney’s flirtation with City bothers me more than Ronaldo’s move to SpainHe deserves it much more than Ronaldo.
Yeah, on reflection, I would agree! But Rooney’s flirtation with City bothers me more than Ronaldo’s move to SpainHe deserves it much more than Ronaldo.
It's not about being a one club man. We didn't even have the player at his peak, he chose to leave the 2nd best team in Europe and go somewhere else.Again, my point was that if Rooney gets a statue, then C. Ronaldo would be deserving.
We have to understand that modern athletes/sports is different. One club players are as rare as @Eboue being in a good mood!
The only frustrating thing about this thread and topic is that some people are absolutely convinced of the opposite.He deserves it much more than Ronaldo.
The only frustrating thing about this thread and topic is that some people are absolutely convinced of the opposite.
Very very relevant and good point. We should never build a statue of a person who doesn’t bleed for United and put our club first unconditionally.I wouldn't. His body may have been at United but his heart was always at Everton.
If a bronze statue ever gets cast, Rooney would deep down be wishing the shirt was blue rather than red. Statues aren't just snapshots to help people remember the good times; they're also memorials to the individual and what they stood for. As much as I admire, respect and even loved him as a player, I couldn't ever support the idea of immortalising an Evertonian who still bleeds blue. That's also the reason I don't think Ronaldo should ever get anywhere near Old Trafford.
Cantona, Scholes, Giggs and Keane are all ahead of Rooney in the queue, imo. Hell, I'd probably put Evra ahead too as I think he embodies the passion of the United cause to a greater extent.
For a club of our size, we should never be building a statue for a player who considers United his second team.
It's one of the most frustrating things about our fanbase in general: Rooney is castigated for flirting with the idea of leaving while Ronaldo, who actually left, is adored.The only frustrating thing about this thread and topic is that some people are absolutely convinced of the opposite.
Roy Keane in 1999:he lost the chance to be compared with the real Greats when he tried to hold the club to ransom
Having said that, ultimately I'm with those who say Old Trafford shouldn't be littered with statues. It's not a museum.“If the new contract is not right then I won’t sign it,” he said.
“I won’t undersell myself. I would think that this is my last big contract so it has got to be right. Even though I am United’s captain, have moved into a new house and my family are settled here, I won’t sign a deal I am not happy with.
If it isn’t sorted out I will have to look at the bigger picture and I would be prepared to go.
Ok, we disagree on that. Cristiano and Rooney are not even close. One won everything and is our best goalscorer of all time.I’d be more inclined to give Cantona a statue over Giggs!
As far as Ronaldo...I’m not saying that I want him to have one, but he’s just as important to our history as Rooney
You mean the chip against Sunderland in 1996 ? Where he then casually turned around acknowledging the fans around the ground then slowly raised his arms as Brian McClair hugged him ? If so that’s for me his most iconic goal and celebration, still get chills watching it.Cantona is the one who should have a statue as he took you to the next level along with Fergie.
Collar up after that goal (not sure who against) but he just stood there as the King he was.
Rooney, naaah.
edit: and if Ole takes you to the title he should be a contender.
We could have a revolving statue stand... Every week it's a different statue, chosen randomly from the legendsSort of, but how many statues are you going to have? A class of 92 statue should go up first, if anything.
I agreeStatues shouldn't be handed to guys in their thirties (unless you're a tin pot club like City or something) especially not if they're still involved in the game.
His records at this point are impressive of course but both could fall within say 5-10 years and at that point Rooney could banged up for human trafficking or worse be the Chelsea manager or something
He was a great player for us, one of the very best and his on field contribution deserves some recognition but I've no doubt there's plenty of imagery in the museum, that's enough at this stage imo
We could have a revolving statue stand... Every week it's a different statue, chosen randomly from the legends
Scenes when O'Shea's statue (goofy look after the chip against Arsenal) is up
After reading the bold I thought you was going to say for Eric's celebrationWe could have a revolving statue stand... week it's a different statue, chosen randomly from the legends
Scenes when O'Shea's statue (goofy look after the chip against Arsenal) is up
We could have a revolving statue stand... Every week it's a different statue, chosen randomly from the legends
Scenes when O'Shea's statue (goofy look after the chip against Arsenal) is up
This would be incredible!! A bronze statue right in front of the stadium just slowly turning.After reading the bold I thought you was going to say for Eric's celebration
Who's beating it in 5 years then?Absolutely no
Theres a number of players who deserve a statue over him and let's be honest he's only in the conversation for being our current top goal scorer a record that stood for decades, give it 5 years or so and who knows if Rooney will still be our record goal scorer...
that would be ace tooAfter reading the bold I thought you was going to say for Eric's celebration
No one, it was a rediculous thing to say. Rashford could do it if he keeps up the form but even then it will take around 10 years.Who's beating it in 5 years then?
Right. It wasn't beaten for how many decades, but suddenly someone will do in the next 5-10 years. Some fans are beyond delusional.No one, it was a rediculous thing to say. Rashford could do it if he keeps up the form but even then it will take around 10 years.
Who the feck things Ronaldo should have a statue? Jesus, people really do have low standards when it comes to their favourite players don't they?The only frustrating thing about this thread and topic is that some people are absolutely convinced of the opposite.
Surely Ji Sung Park deserves one then if that's what gets you a statue these days?he deserves one as he sacrificed his play a lot for the team and ronaldo !! Having said that, I would first put a statue of the class of 92 and cantona before and thats it.
Honestly, that's one of the best ideas I've heard in a long time.After reading the bold I thought you was going to say for Eric's celebration
You mean the chip against Sunderland in 1996 ? Where he then casually turned around acknowledging the fans around the ground then slowly raised his arms as Brian McClair hugged him ? If so that’s for me his most iconic goal and celebration, still get chills watching it.
Yes, your argumentation is!Rubbish
Of course he deserves our admiration but he will never be a big part of our history. Our history is glorious, with or without him.Don’t agree with the bold part! He was massive!
I understand your attitude/anger with him leaving for Madrid, and I felt like that when he left too, but as the years go by, I’ve slowly forgiven him (in my head).
C. Ronaldo is considered one of the GOaTs and he played for us!! That counts for something! Maybe not a statue, but some love surely!
There's a statue at OT that actually is of a guy who played for City.Yeah, on reflection, I would agree! But Rooney’s flirtation with City bothers me more than Ronaldo’s move to Spain
Tell me, did Law act like Rooney and want a move midway through the season?There's a statue at OT that actually is of a guy who played for City.