Comments on: Ronaldo: We Haven’t Been Great… But Now We Will Be

By: davetian

davetian — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:13:42 +0000

Dont get me wrong, i prefer to see Rooney central. But i dont prefer seeing him as a front runner, it’s just not his game. If Berbatov played right up against the last man, i’d love to see Rooney buzzing around him, similair to the way Keane did at Spurs. But for some reason SAF seems to want to play Berbatov very deep, meaning Rooney is the one pushed further ahead. None of us are deluded enough to say that partnership has been a great success, and at times Berba has looked half the player he was last season. If SAF wants Berba deep, it would make more sense to play Ronaldo up top and allowing Rooney to come from deep. When we need a goal Ronny is pushed on as he’s such a threat, and when we need stability he’s pushed up to not allow the right side to be exposed. Why dont we benefit from these things permanently?

The other point i made was mainly to do with Anderson playing on the left. We all love him, and we all know he’s brilliant so we need to find a place for him in this team. I believe Carrick and Hargreaves will be the first choice central pairing next season, so lets try Ando on the wing. He’s got pace, a great work ethic, can dribble, and has a trick or two. Might just turn out to be the making of him. I’d hate to see him being a bit part player forever, as, aside from Vidic, he’s probably my favourite player. To be honest, i prefer him over Carrick. I aint seen much of Tosic unfortunately but if he looks like he can breakthrough then get Ando in the middle and Carrick outta there.

By: Scott the Red

Scott the Red — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:27:24 +0000

Do you have a fucking hardon for Ronaldo or what?

Like I’ve said several times, when he works hard, I’m more than happy to praise him. When he doesn’t bother to try, I will criticise him. It’s nothing to do with form, he’s the bloody top scorer in the league, it’s to do with work ethic.

When Ronaldo is working hard for the team and showing the commitment his comments directly following the European Cup win echoed, then he is an incredibly important part of our team. But I couldn’t care how many goals he scores if he’s not prepared to work. How he’s been this season is like how Ruud was in his last few months. Scored a shit load but couldn’t be arsed (remember that penalty against Sunderland??). Ronaldo looks like he’s turned a corner after Ferguson had a word and I’m more than happy to support Ronaldo when he plays like that.

The manager came out and said it all anyway. I agree with SIR Alex on this one, not you.

By: North Stand Tier 2

North Stand Tier 2 — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:58:34 +0000

Scott I think now would be a suitable time to remind us of your reasoning why we are “better off without Ronaldo,” and why you “can’t wait for him to leave in the Summer….”

After a performance like that, I think most fans, like I did after you slated him after a few poor performances a few weeks ago, would suggest when talking about Ronnie, you talk absolute ring piece.

Apart from your articles on Ronaldo your site and views tend to be quite reasonable.

By: King Eric

King Eric — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:31:40 +0000

Costas I agree entirely. Having said that Hargreaves is a totally different player to Scholes but I know what you mean. Off topic slightly but Tosic is playing at the moment for the reserves. Ripping Everton to shreds . 2-0 after 20 minutes. There is some excellent promising talent in Ole’s team. The future is red.

By: costas

costas — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:29:01 +0000

King Eric,it’s weird but our midfield at Anfield was like the one you mentioned,onlu with Scholes in Hargreaves’ place.It didn’t work out that well.Anderson was good that day but as it showed last night,he is great in a central role.Same goes for Wayne.Changing positions is good in order to get you the odd result here or there,but in the end,everyone has to be utilised to their full strength.Ronaldo as a winger,Rooney as a striker and Ando like last night.King Eric,i think the boy is back.And at the best time too.

By: King Eric

King Eric — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:05:24 +0000

Ronnie said after the game last night that he doesn’t particularly like playing in that position but if it benefits the team it can only be a good thing.

davetian – What a midfield that would be, Rooney, Carrick, Hargreaves and Ando! With obviously Fletch doing his bit as well. Personally though I love to see Rooney up top.

By: costas

costas — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:37:17 +0000

I always prefer to see Rooney in the centre of the attack.So i do believe that Romaldo should be on the wing.But one system that could work is both of them in attack.The problem with taking Ronaldo of the wing is that we don’t have another player like him to play there.Nani is having an off season,Park is undustrious but not as much creative as Ronaldo and Giggs doesn’t play there often.

By: denton davey

denton davey — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:09:46 +0000

“Anyone else think that Ronaldo could possibly be more effective up front permanently”

He’d do fine there – he’s big, strong, fast and direct BUT he’s better floating in from the wing.

The big attacking issue is elsewhere – how does SAF set up the team to accommodate Rooney/Berbatov ? Perhaps, some version of a Xmas tree (4-3-2-1) would work.

In that case, then YES, Ronaldo would be the guy in front and Berbatov and Rooney could work behind him where both of them are more comfortable.

By: Don Pablo

Don Pablo — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:46:13 +0000

Bring in Fabio for the cup game and let Evra rest/ponder about his game. Carrick needs a rest as well. Glad with Berbatov’s shift last night. Fuck, even O’shea played well. I’ve been crying about it to anyone who would listen, we need Anderson’s tenacity in the middle. There’s one time he dispossed Lisandro and make him look like a fool. His energy and all round play is immense. Nice game lads.

By: davetian

davetian — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:39:42 +0000

Anyone else think that Ronaldo could possibly be more effective up front permanently. Kind of in the way Henry was for Arsenal? Maybe the Rooney / Ronaldo position swap of last night could be a permanent change in future. Rooneys game suits him playing deep, Ronaldo’s game suits him being a front runner…… just a thought anyway. I wouldnt mind seeing a midfield of (R-L) Rooney, Hargreaves, Carrick, and Anderson from next season, with Berbatov supporting Ronaldo up front. Kinda like it myself. Looks solid, balanced to me. Maybe in a 4-2-3-1 way.