Man Utd Thread:

Will Hunting · June 20, 2008, 10:09:29 AM

Quote from: An Fear Rua on June 20, 2008, 08:59:33 AM
Transfer request was handed in last night

oh and David May got his belly out in a chinese last week for some impromtu dancing.

Is that what Ronaldo was doing during the Germany v Portugal game?

orangeman · June 20, 2008, 10:52:24 AM

Drive as hard bargain as possible for Ronaldo - he has proved this season that he is great against teams like Wigan etc but hasn't the stomach or temperament for Chelsea etc etc

Minder · June 20, 2008, 10:54:28 AM

Quote from: orangeman on June 20, 2008, 10:52:24 AM
Drive as hard bargain as possible for Ronaldo - he has proved this season that he is great against teams like Wigan etc but hasn't the stomach or temperament for Chelsea etc etc

I thought he was very good against them in the Champions League final, first half anyway. A scholar and gentleman.

EC Unique · June 20, 2008, 11:21:54 AM

I would like to see him stay but only if his heart is in his play. If not then ask 80 - 100 million for him as I think Real would be foolish enough to pay. We won 8 premierships without him, 2 with him and will win many more after he leaves. Meanwhile some clubs are still looking for thier first premiership

corn02 · June 20, 2008, 11:23:21 AM

It is called the Premier League now, not the Premiership.

corn02 · June 20, 2008, 11:23:46 AM

Oh and it is still the same as the old first division you clown.

EC Unique · June 20, 2008, 11:31:58 AM

Quote from: corn02 on June 20, 2008, 11:23:46 AM
Oh and it is still the same as the old first division you clown.

Hit a wee raw nerve did I

corn02 · June 20, 2008, 11:34:35 AM

Not really.

If a United fan turns around and says you haven't won the league in 18 years, there is little you can say back but I can't stand when peoplee say you have never won the Premiership as if it is different to the old league.

EC Unique · June 20, 2008, 11:39:25 AM

Never mind, Im sure this is going to be your big year

corn02 · June 20, 2008, 11:54:30 AM

Excellent response. Well thought out.

orangeman · June 20, 2008, 01:38:18 PM

So we agree then that Ronaldo isn't up to it when push comes to shove ?

Will Hunting · June 20, 2008, 02:25:36 PM

Quote from: orangeman on June 20, 2008, 01:38:18 PM
So we agree then that Ronaldo isn't up to it when push comes to shove ?

Yes orangeman, it would certainly appear so. Add last night to the catalogue.

corn02 · June 20, 2008, 02:36:55 PM

Bit unfair. Did score in a Champions League final.

bingobus · June 20, 2008, 02:45:37 PM

Quote from: corn02 on June 20, 2008, 02:36:55 PM
Bit unfair. Did score in a Champions League final.

So did Vladimir Smicer - prob are in the same league

Square Ball · June 21, 2008, 12:40:42 PM

well let him go....

Ronaldo wants 'dream' Real move

Ronaldo scored 42 goals for Man Utd last season
Cristiano Ronaldo says he hopes to "complete his dream" of moving to Real Madrid, despite Manchester United insisting he is "not for sale".

The European champions said on Friday: "We are not listening to offers."

But the Portugal winger, 23, has signalled his intention to "take advantage of a great opportunity".

"Everybody knows what I want but things don't only depend on me," he said. "I am not the person who decides but I hope to complete my dream."

Ronaldo stated that he made up his mind before the Champions League final that he wanted to leave United for Real.

And he revealed that Luiz Felipe Scolari, about to take over at Chelsea after Portugal's exit from Euro 2008, advised him to make the move.

I don't mind if people get upset. It is my decision

Cristiano Ronaldo
"It is a dream, a step forward," Ronaldo replied when asked about the prospect of playing at the Bernabau.

"For me, it is a great opportunity and, as Scolari says, that train passes by only once and we have to take advantage of it."

Ronaldo indicated he will make a public statement about his plans over the next few days.

He said he had not spoken to Sir Alex Ferguson, who is on holiday in France, during his participation in Euro 2008.

And he insisted he is not worried about upsetting the United manager, who he is set to meet for talks about his future following Portugal's exit against Germany on Thursday.

"It is my opinion," added Ronaldo. "That is why I don't mind if people get upset. It is my decision. It is what I want."

606: DEBATE
What is Ronaldo on? Real Madrid is a step forward from Manchester United? In what universe are they a step forward?

anaconda6901
The midfielder was in scintillating form throughout the domestic season and scored 42 goals as United clinched a Premier League and Champions League double.

United have already reported Real Madrid to world governing body Fifa over their public courtship of Ronaldo, although the organisation decided to take no formal action.

However, Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has admitted it would be a great coup to land the player but insisted the transfer is far from a done deal.

"As we have already said many times, it is a problem between Manchester United and the player," Calderon told Spanish sports daily AS.

"If the two resolve this situation and Manchester United want to call us then we will be happy and delighted with them because Cristiano is a great player.

"We can't say anything more, we only talk about our own footballers and Cristiano is Manchester United's."

Ronaldo's possible transfer fee has been put at between £50m and £80m.

"United might make a stand for a period of time," agent Phil Smith told BBC Radio 5 Live. "But clearly you don't want to destroy the atmosphere at the football club."

Ronaldo revealed after Portugal's 3-2 defeat by Germany that he requires surgery on a foot injury that has been bothering him for three months.

"I'm going to have an operation now," confirmed the winger.

"I have had a small problem for about three months. I'll have the operation and then have a good recovery period."