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Cristiano Ronaldo : I'm Staying at Manchester United

Thursday, 07 August 08, 02:11 AM · Comments (48)

This morning, news from the Spanish media reported that Ronaldo has indeed pledged his future to Manchester United. This ends the saga that was started since the start of the transfer window between the Whites and the childish Ronaldo.

In an interview with Publico, the Portuguese star takes blame for everything and take responsibility for the damages done to the relationship between Real Madrid and Manchester United. He stated that at some stage he really wanted to join Real Madrid and knew they made a large bid for him but due to his team's unwillingness to sell him it was not possible. Ronaldo also said that he will honor the shirt he currently wears thus denying that he will be forced to play and will prove his worth all over again.

"Ferguson heard my arguments, I heard his and, in fact, it was settled that the best for both parties would be for me to stay. Therefore, I can confirm that, next season, I will play for Manchester United," he told Publico.

"And, before rumours emerge saying that I will play against my will, I want to make this clear: whoever says or writes that is lying. I will play for Manchester with all my heart and soul. I will fight and honour that shirt with the same commitment and dedication as always."

"I want to assume the responsibility for all this controversy," Ronaldo added. "It was not their fault because I was the one who publicly expressed my desire to go to Real Madrid. I ended up being, even involuntarily, the responsible one for the poor relationship between the two clubs."

"I knew that Real Madrid were interested in signing me and that they had allegedly made a very high offer to Manchester United. My desire was, for some time, that Manchester had accepted my transfer to Madrid. Saying otherwise would be to trick people and my own consciousness," he noted.
the best for both parties would be for me to stay. Therefore, I can confirm that, next season, I will play for Manchester United,".

"And, before rumours emerge saying that I will play against my will, I want

Read the full interview here

Ronaldo has also stated that his dream hasn't changed and still want to play for the Spanish giants and does not rule out a move in the near future. So I guess the case is settled, the saga is over and now we can rest in peace and so does Robinho!.

Now for another issue, Roma have expressed their interest in Real's player Baptista once again after their match against Egyptian team Al-Ahly. In an interview with AS, Roma's boss said that he would love to see Baptista a player on his squad, stating he will do a great job there and will help the team on their venture. After Van Der Vaart joined the team, I don't think Baptista has a place on the team any more, he did not show his worth and I would see the trade beneficial for all three parties.

Hamdi Al-Haddad

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1. Adambader Wrote: | 10.38BST | Aug 7, 2008

Now I respect Ronaldo. I have always called him a coward, a kid, a jackass because he didn't come out like this and said what he wants. He is staying at Man UTD which I'm happy about, Real now should deal with Robinho whom they humiliated. I hope he will stay, but if he goes I will not blame him, Real were arrogant and disrespectful to him.

2. thedangerzolo Wrote: | 11.32BST | Aug 7, 2008

I kinda disagree , I don't have any respect for ronaldo now ... he's been bitching around wanting to join Real . He shouldn't say something he cant do .

3. HalaMadrid Wrote: | 12.22BST | Aug 7, 2008

I'm glad Ronaldo finally gave it a rest yet something in me still wants to see him wearing the famous white shirt, oh well, we'll try again next year And Yayy, Robinho stays, hooray Now we just need to get a nice young striker who would be Higuain's future partner, I would go for Benzema, he would be affordable and willing to come and he can make a name in the starting XI too, Hala Madrid

4. Adambader Wrote: | 13.00BST | Aug 7, 2008

Reply to HalaMadrid:

I'm glad Ronaldo finally gave it a rest yet something in me still wants to see him wearing the famous white shirt, oh well, we'll try again next year And Yayy, Robinho stays, hooray Now we just need to get a nice young striker who would be Higuain's future partner, I would go for Benzema, he...

How about Villa? I think he is way too better than Benzema and he is Spanish too

5. MadridistAli Wrote: | 13.18BST | Aug 7, 2008

Reply to Adambader:

Reply to HalaMadrid:
I'm glad Ronaldo finally gave it a rest yet something in me still wants to see him wearing the famous white shirt, oh well, we'll try again next year And Yayy, Robinho stays, hooray Now we just need to get a nice young striker who would be Higuain's future partner, I would go for Benzema, he...
How about Villa? I think he is way too better than Benzema and he is Spanish too

Villa is better than Benzema but Benzema is 21 years old if i am not wrong and Villa is 27

6. Adambader Wrote: | 13.23BST | Aug 7, 2008

Reply to MadridistAli:

Reply to Adambader:
Reply to HalaMadrid:
I'm glad Ronaldo finally gave it a rest yet something in me still wants to see him wearing the famous white shirt, oh well, we'll try again next year And Yayy, Robinho stays, hooray Now we just need to get a nice young striker who would be Higuain's future partner, I would go for Benzema, he...
How about Villa? I think he is way too better than Benzema and he is Spanish too
Villa is better than Benzema but Benzema is 21 years old if i am not wrong and Villa is 27

I think Villa is 25 or 26 but not sure, nevertheless, he is would still be good.

7. yllig Wrote: | 13.58BST | Aug 7, 2008

i really like this cuz i didnt want Robinho go out of Madrid.

Now i think that Real Madrid needs a striker like (Villa) and then the team is complete

8. Ruud van Nistelrooy Wrote: | 15.25BST | Aug 7, 2008

Vila has proven himself to be a world class striker, but I don't think Benzema is quite ready for first team football at Real Madrid.

9. Adambader Wrote: | 15.34BST | Aug 7, 2008

Reply to Ruud van Nistelrooy:

Vila has proven himself to be a world class striker, but I don't think Benzema is quite ready for first team football at Real Madrid.

No, I think Benzema would adapt quickly because he is already established and a professional footballer. The thing is that, Lyon are asking for a lot of money. Another reason, I'm with the Villa option is that he is Spanish, more experienced, still young, and above all he already knows La Liga.

10. Dridian Wrote: | 15.39BST | Aug 7, 2008

I would like someone in here tell me if they was a professional soccer player that they wouldn't want to play for R.Madrid. I have to understand C.Ronaldo's approach, he is 23, still young and is currently in contract for a football [soccer] team, so he had to respect his Man U fans, if he was much bold in speaking out against Man U that would be so disrespectful and i would not support such an outrage act. Anyway he stated his dream is still playing for R.Madrid and who's dreams are not??? David Villa D.O.B is Dec. 3. 1981. He is 27 in a few. However i agree R.Madrid had disrespected Robinho i feel sorry for him, i don't think he should want to leave R.Madrid, what he should do is try to play at his best this season and have a greater season than last year and put the R.Madrid bored to shame [especially Calderon]..... I feel sorry for C.Ronaldo not achieving his dreams

11. davorreal Wrote: | 16.29BST | Aug 7, 2008

I expected from the first day that he will stay still THIS
season in United!

12. Joe Wrote: | 17.01BST | Aug 7, 2008

No Ronaldo, hurts doesn't it?... Silly Real Madrid

Van der Vaart is hardly a worthy alternative. The boy is never going to reach the potential that was once thought from him.

13. helmet_09 Wrote: | 17.36BST | Aug 7, 2008

Reply to Joe:

No Ronaldo, hurts doesn't it?... Silly Real Madrid

Van der Vaart is hardly a worthy alternative. The boy is never going to reach the potential that was once thought from him.

Hurt's the Board and Calderon but not the fans. Van Der Vaart is a good alternative althogh I would have prefered Diego. He is good with both feet, can play practically anywhere in midfield and he knows how to score goals. He may not be as flashy as C. Ronaldo but he can get the job done. As for Robinho it is a shame how Real did not acknowledge him and used him. I hope he stays and proves why he deserves what ever he is asking for but I think the temptation from Chelsea is too much.

14. Adambader Wrote: | 17.53BST | Aug 7, 2008

Reply to Dridian:

I would like someone in here tell me if they was a professional soccer player that they wouldn't want to play for R.Madrid. I have to understand C.Ronaldo's approach, he is 23, still young and is currently in contract for a football [soccer] team, so he had to respect his Man U fans, if he was much...

No, not every player wants to play for Real Madrid. I don't like the concept that If a player doesn't want to play for us then he is not a good player. For example, we approached Totti many times and every time we did he refused, why? Because he owes his life to another club;AS Roma. The same goes for Rau'l, Del Piero, you can't get those kind of players. Ronaldo's dream since he was a child has been playing for us. The problem was, that I critisized him for heavily that he didn't come out as he did today and explained the whole thing. He just let it go, and let everyone curse the other.

However, I still believe that Real doesn't depend on Ronaldo. If he comes, the squad will get stronger, and there will be financial returns, If he doesn't, another will come and the squad will get stronger as well. This is football for you. My wish is, signing a player should be done in a friendly manner not in the way Calderon, Fergie and Ronaldo himself have tried to apply this summer. Just look at how AC Milan snatched Ronaldinho and you will see what I mean.

15. Adambader Wrote: | 17.54BST | Aug 7, 2008

Reply to Joe:

No Ronaldo, hurts doesn't it?... Silly Real Madrid

Van der Vaart is hardly a worthy alternative. The boy is never going to reach the potential that was once thought from him.

No it doesn't hurt, and why it should? We have Robben, Robinho, Sneijder (injured), Guti, Van Der Vaart and Van Nistelrooy. Aren't those folks enough? Or they are not world class?

16. Adambader Wrote: | 17.57BST | Aug 7, 2008

Reply to helmet_09:

Reply to Joe:
No Ronaldo, hurts doesn't it?... Silly Real Madrid

Van der Vaart is hardly a worthy alternative. The boy is never going to reach the potential that was once thought from him.
Hurt's the Board and Calderon but not the fans. Van Der Vaart is a good alternative althogh I would have prefered Diego. He is good with both feet, can play practically anywhere in midfield and he knows how to score goals. He may not be as flashy as C. Ronaldo but he can get the job done. As for...

Mate, I don't think that Diego will ever succed with Real. I just don't see him as a player who could lead a team like Real, a player who could play in a league like the Spanish league. It is not easy, just look at Robinho and how long did it take him to be the "current" Robinho, a couple of seasons I guess.

How long did it take Nistelrooy to kick-ass? Just a couple of matches, you see, thats called "class". The same goes for Sneijder who started scoring goals in the first few matches on the League, and I think Van Der Vaart would adapt quickly.

17. davorreal Wrote: | 19.41BST | Aug 7, 2008

Reply to Joe:

No Ronaldo, hurts doesn't it?... Silly Real Madrid

Van der Vaart is hardly a worthy alternative. The boy is never going to reach the potential that was once thought from him.

But I really don,t understand why are You happy?
No, we are not silly, You are!
HE said he would like to play here one day!
He will come one day that is for sure and also is ok not leaving United this moment!

18. helmet_09 Wrote: | 20.14BST | Aug 7, 2008

Reply to Adambader:

Reply to helmet_09:
Reply to Joe:
No Ronaldo, hurts doesn't it?... Silly Real Madrid

Van der Vaart is hardly a worthy alternative. The boy is never going to reach the potential that was once thought from him.
Hurt's the Board and Calderon but not the fans. Van Der Vaart is a good alternative althogh I would have prefered Diego. He is good with both feet, can play practically anywhere in midfield and he knows how to score goals. He may not be as flashy as C. Ronaldo but he can get the job done. As for...
Mate, I don't think that Diego will ever succed with Real. I just don't see him as a player who could lead a team like Real, a player who could play in a league like the Spanish league. It is not easy, just look at Robinho and how long did it take him to be the "current" Robinho, a couple of seasons...

I see your point. When I look at Metzelder coming from the Bundesliga I dont think he has still adapted to Spanish football. However Diego is still young and may adapt but like you said it will take time. Who do you think should come or should have come if Robinho leaves?

19. Adambader Wrote: | 21.20BST | Aug 7, 2008

Reply to helmet_09:

Reply to Adambader:
Reply to helmet_09:
Hurt's the Board and Calderon but not the fans. Van Der Vaart is a good alternative althogh I would have prefered Diego. He is good with both feet, can play practically anywhere in midfield and he knows how to score goals. He may not be as flashy as C. Ronaldo but he can get the job done. As for...
Mate, I don't think that Diego will ever succed with Real. I just don't see him as a player who could lead a team like Real, a player who could play in a league like the Spanish league. It is not easy, just look at Robinho and how long did it take him to be the "current" Robinho, a couple of seasons...
I see your point. When I look at Metzelder coming from the Bundesliga I dont think he has still adapted to Spanish football. However Diego is still young and may adapt but like you said it will take time. Who do you think should come or should have come if Robinho leaves?

Other than Ronaldo, I think Sneijder would just take his place and Van Der Vaart would play in the midfield with Guti or Diarra or Gago. Another option is Drenthe whom I think is a fantastic player. He is super fast, but maybe he lack some ball control. Nevertheless, he would do the job.

20. pepe4187 Wrote: | 22.55BST | Aug 7, 2008

I'm happy that everything was cleared up but I think this is something that should have come a couple of weeks ago. I was surprised with everything Ronaldo said to clear the situation up. Now that CR7 is not coming we should look for a striker. The debate seems to be Villa or Benezema. I honesty believe we should go for Villa right now. He is the striker that is most likely to be sold this summer. Valencia are in debt and need the money. He is also in perfect form coming out of the Euros. He also is Spanish which is a plus. It would be fitting that he would replace Raul. In all honesty i dont see Benzema being sold till next summer and we can go for him then, as he can be Ruuds replacement.

21. thedangerzolo Wrote: | 23.14BST | Aug 7, 2008

Looks like Villa is staying at Valencia . Tomorrow we will post updates on that , Stay tuned .

Hamdi AL-Haddad

22. Hector Wrote: | 00.55BST | Aug 8, 2008

i totally agree-ronaldo weas bitching , but when time came he was a bitch.

23. Dridian Wrote: | 04.24BST | Aug 8, 2008

I am worried now Robinho has got the green light to leave, and valencia not selling Villa. Who is gonna replace Robinho now?????????????? $:\$

24. davorreal Wrote: | 08.44BST | Aug 8, 2008

I can,t understand Robinho really, I am so sad because of him!
What is he trying to prove leaving us?
Everybody loves him here from the very first day

25. Adambader Wrote: | 09.45BST | Aug 8, 2008

Reply to pepe4187:

I'm happy that everything was cleared up but I think this is something that should have come a couple of weeks ago. I was surprised with everything Ronaldo said to clear the situation up. Now that CR7 is not coming we should look for a striker. The debate seems to be Villa or Benezema. I honesty...

Perfeto, couldn't agree more

26. Adambader Wrote: | 09.47BST | Aug 8, 2008

Reply to thedangerzolo:

Looks like Villa is staying at Valencia . Tomorrow we will post updates on that , Stay tuned .

Hamdi AL-Haddad

How come he is staying? That could be possible if Valencia offers him top dollar or bring in world class players lets say two or three which is extreamly impossible right now. Naah, I think he aint staying and Real is his favorite destination;it all depends on Calderon

27. thedangerzolo Wrote: | 09.49BST | Aug 8, 2008

Reply to Dridian:

I am worried now Robinho has got the green light to leave, and valencia not selling Villa. Who is gonna replace Robinho now?????????????? $:\$

If a player wants to leave then let him leave , we will get better than him someday. I'm not saying we don't need robinho now but if he wants to leave then so be it .And please don't judge the Administration of the club based on what the media portraits .. you don't know half the truth .. maybe its Robinho's fault then again its might be Calderon's fault .. nobody knows

28. Adambader Wrote: | 09.49BST | Aug 8, 2008

Reply to davorreal:

I can,t understand Robinho really, I am so sad because of him!
What is he trying to prove leaving us?
Everybody loves him here from the very first day

He has been using the tactics that Real claimed Ronaldo was using. "I want to leave, you can't stop a player from leaving ..etc" This is a lesson for Calderon and his folks so they can learn. However, I really do hope he stays, maybe some of his pals will convince him. Maybe, Rau'l? Maybe, I have got his number, I'm gonna call him

29. Ali123 Wrote: | 10.25BST | Aug 8, 2008

Reply to Adambader:

Reply to davorreal:
I can,t understand Robinho really, I am so sad because of him!
What is he trying to prove leaving us?
Everybody loves him here from the very first day
He has been using the tactics that Real claimed Ronaldo was using. "I want to leave, you can't stop a player from leaving ..etc" This is a lesson for Calderon and his folks so they can learn. However, I really do hope he stays, maybe some of his pals will convince him. Maybe, Rau'l? Maybe, I have...

are you serious that you have his number????????

30. Adambader Wrote: | 10.29BST | Aug 8, 2008

Reply to Ali123:

Reply to Adambader:
Reply to davorreal:
I can,t understand Robinho really, I am so sad because of him!
What is he trying to prove leaving us?
Everybody loves him here from the very first day
He has been using the tactics that Real claimed Ronaldo was using. "I want to leave, you can't stop a player from leaving ..etc" This is a lesson for Calderon and his folks so they can learn. However, I really do hope he stays, maybe some of his pals will convince him. Maybe, Rau'l? Maybe, I have...
are you serious that you have his number????????

No was kidding.

31. chez1982 Wrote: | 11.00BST | Aug 8, 2008

Stupid Madrid thinking they can take away the worlds best player from the worlds best club.Dream on Francos

32. Adambader Wrote: | 11.04BST | Aug 8, 2008

Reply to chez1982:

Stupid Madrid thinking they can take away the worlds best player from the worlds best club.Dream on Francos

cunt, you heard for yourself what Ronaldo said. Don't tell me that Marca fabricated this story, he said he was the one who wanted to come and he said he was the one who fucked things up, and he said his dream since he was a child has been PLAYING for us NOT you, babe

33. davorreal Wrote: | 11.32BST | Aug 8, 2008

Reply to chez1982:

Stupid Madrid thinking they can take away the worlds best player from the worlds best club.Dream on Francos

Will You stop with those Franco arguments finaly, please!
RealMadrid was and is bigger than Franco,he was just a fan,one of the milions,and that was only his decision!

34. Dridian Wrote: | 18.04BST | Aug 8, 2008

Reply to thedangerzolo:

Reply to Dridian:
I am worried now Robinho has got the green light to leave, and valencia not selling Villa. Who is gonna replace Robinho now?????????????? $:\$
If a player wants to leave then let him leave , we will get better than him someday. I'm not saying we don't need robinho now but if he wants to leave then so be it .And please don't judge the Administration of the club based on what the media portraits .. you don't know half the truth .. maybe its...

Well, if you don't know half the truth ask anyone in here what is the half truth, we may not know the full truth but the half truth is R.MADRID disrespected Robinho and also humiliated him, if you don't believe me ask anyone else in here, i am sure i am not the only one seeing it, even a blind man could see that....When the board makes stupid mistakes and decisions it is our job to come hard on them else the club will be heading the wrong way.....Remember the Board is not bigger than the club

35. Adambader Wrote: | 19.19BST | Aug 8, 2008

Reply to Dridian:

Reply to thedangerzolo:
Reply to Dridian:
I am worried now Robinho has got the green light to leave, and valencia not selling Villa. Who is gonna replace Robinho now?????????????? $:\$
If a player wants to leave then let him leave , we will get better than him someday. I'm not saying we don't need robinho now but if he wants to leave then so be it .And please don't judge the Administration of the club based on what the media portraits .. you don't know half the truth .. maybe its...
Well, if you don't know half the truth ask anyone in here what is the half truth, we may not know the full truth but the half truth is R.MADRID disrespected Robinho and also humiliated him, if you don't believe me ask anyone else in here, i am sure i am not the only one seeing it, even a blind man...

I agree that the administration played a role in all this especially that they didn't deny the rumors including Robinho in Ronaldo's deal.

36. DaJackal Wrote: | 13.06BST | Aug 9, 2008

Reply to Adambader:

Reply to Dridian:
I would like someone in here tell me if they was a professional soccer player that they wouldn't want to play for R.Madrid. I have to understand C.Ronaldo's approach, he is 23, still young and is currently in contract for a football [soccer] team, so he had to respect his Man U fans, if he was much...
No, not every player wants to play for Real Madrid. I don't like the concept that If a player doesn't want to play for us then he is not a good player. For example, we approached Totti many times and every time we did he refused, why? Because he owes his life to another club;AS Roma. The same goes...

Don't try and put Ferguson in the same category as that reptile Calderon. His behaviour through your puppet press Marca & As was an utter disgrace. I ask you, how can you ever expect credability when you have printed supposed comments from Eto'o - a player you discarded as trash because injured brazilian ronaldo was more famous - supposedly saying "Please President make my dreams true". It makes you want to vomit. If you ever want to regain the rest of Europe who now view Real as a joke then get rid of Calderon and all the other wannabe bloated businessmen candidates who view your club in the same way as having a blonde trophy wife with big tits. Oh yeah - and let the actual coach decide the players he wants rather than El Presidente - he is the football man who knows the game, not the idiots who supposedly run the club. Thanks to the tactics put in place by Perez and now made even worse by Calderon noone believes anything that comes out of your club. Thanks to them a great club has been reduced to a laughing stock.

37. Adambader Wrote: | 15.06BST | Aug 9, 2008

Reply to DaJackal:

Reply to Adambader:
Reply to Dridian:
I would like someone in here tell me if they was a professional soccer player that they wouldn't want to play for R.Madrid. I have to understand C.Ronaldo's approach, he is 23, still young and is currently in contract for a football [soccer] team, so he had to respect his Man U fans, if he was much...
No, not every player wants to play for Real Madrid. I don't like the concept that If a player doesn't want to play for us then he is not a good player. For example, we approached Totti many times and every time we did he refused, why? Because he owes his life to another club;AS Roma. The same goes...
Don't try and put Ferguson in the same category as that reptile Calderon. His behaviour through your puppet press Marca & As was an utter disgrace. I ask you, how can you ever expect credability when you have printed supposed comments from Eto'o - a player you discarded as trash because injured...

I think you are talking about Perez in here. I'm not a big fan of Calderon, but I believe that he didn't interfere with any coaching decisions neither with Capello nor with Schuster.

38. davorreal Wrote: | 20.57BST | Aug 9, 2008

Reply to DaJackal:

Reply to Adambader:
Reply to Dridian:
I would like someone in here tell me if they was a professional soccer player that they wouldn't want to play for R.Madrid. I have to understand C.Ronaldo's approach, he is 23, still young and is currently in contract for a football [soccer] team, so he had to respect his Man U fans, if he was much...
No, not every player wants to play for Real Madrid. I don't like the concept that If a player doesn't want to play for us then he is not a good player. For example, we approached Totti many times and every time we did he refused, why? Because he owes his life to another club;AS Roma. The same goes...
Don't try and put Ferguson in the same category as that reptile Calderon. His behaviour through your puppet press Marca & As was an utter disgrace. I ask you, how can you ever expect credability when you have printed supposed comments from Eto'o - a player you discarded as trash because injured...

Blabla,complete rubbish!
RealMadrid will be the Eurochampion in next few years going this way, folowing the ideas of this s. Ramon Calderon!
And RealMadrid is not the great club!
RealMadrid is the biggest club in the world!
HALA MADRID

39. helmet_09 Wrote: | 18.01BST | Aug 11, 2008

Reply to DaJackal:

Reply to Adambader:
Reply to Dridian:
I would like someone in here tell me if they was a professional soccer player that they wouldn't want to play for R.Madrid. I have to understand C.Ronaldo's approach, he is 23, still young and is currently in contract for a football [soccer] team, so he had to respect his Man U fans, if he was much...
No, not every player wants to play for Real Madrid. I don't like the concept that If a player doesn't want to play for us then he is not a good player. For example, we approached Totti many times and every time we did he refused, why? Because he owes his life to another club;AS Roma. The same goes...
Don't try and put Ferguson in the same category as that reptile Calderon. His behaviour through your puppet press Marca & As was an utter disgrace. I ask you, how can you ever expect credability when you have printed supposed comments from Eto'o - a player you discarded as trash because injured...

They are in the same category. The only difference is that Fergie has the right because he is a coach and Calderon has no right because the isn't a coach. Fergie has played this whole thing. He did it with Rooney and now he may try and do it with Berbatov and Henry. I think everyone agrees with you that Real, Calderon and Perez have done some questionable things. However one this is clear and it is that Real are much bigger that any of these individuals and come 4 or 6 years we will have forgotten everything.

40. Adambader Wrote: | 18.38BST | Aug 11, 2008

Reply to helmet_09:

Reply to DaJackal:
Reply to Adambader:
No, not every player wants to play for Real Madrid. I don't like the concept that If a player doesn't want to play for us then he is not a good player. For example, we approached Totti many times and every time we did he refused, why? Because he owes his life to another club;AS Roma. The same goes...
Don't try and put Ferguson in the same category as that reptile Calderon. His behaviour through your puppet press Marca & As was an utter disgrace. I ask you, how can you ever expect credability when you have printed supposed comments from Eto'o - a player you discarded as trash because injured...
They are in the same category. The only difference is that Fergie has the right because he is a coach and Calderon has no right because the isn't a coach. Fergie has played this whole thing. He did it with Rooney and now he may try and do it with Berbatov and Henry. I think everyone agrees with you...

Well-said m8

41. HalaMadrid Wrote: | 10.15BST | Aug 12, 2008

Seems to be quite a number of arguments going on, all very interesting. First off all, to be honest, I would prefer Benzema because we need a long term replacement, not medium term and if not Benzema then Huntelaar is a good option too, as you can see, Dutch players have a knack for the Spanish League and Huntelaar is like the next RVN. As for the Ferguson argument, it really isn't worth discussing, he is a lousy hyprocrite who deems himself as a innocent angel yet I have to admit, i'm really starting to see another Perez in Calderon, pretty much all there's left is kicking out all the black players from the squad because he's racist And dudes lets hope for the best with Robinho, I have lots of faith in him and Robben because together they make a devastating wing partnership and to be honest it would be a huge dissapointment to the fans and to the players for probably the most skilled player in the squad to leave. I hope it all works out. I also want to see Garay back because Cannavaro is getting very old and we need good cover for him, we can't keep relying on Metzelder, he barely ever performs. Hala Madrid!

42. Adambader Wrote: | 10.40BST | Aug 12, 2008

Reply to HalaMadrid:

Seems to be quite a number of arguments going on, all very interesting. First off all, to be honest, I would prefer Benzema because we need a long term replacement, not medium term and if not Benzema then Huntelaar is a good option too, as you can see, Dutch players have a knack for the Spanish...

Yeah I agree with most of what you said, but I think right now Villa is the most effective one. I mean we need a player who doesn't need to adapt and prove himself because we had and still have many (Soldado, Higuain, Saviola..etc), so I'd still go for Benzema, but thats just my opinion

As for Calderon, I have critisized him many times but he is not really like Perez. Maybe he is going there with his current approach to transfers, but I still do think that he is not as bad as Perez once was.

Cannavaro can still play, but yeah Garay should be back, why did we buy him though?
Welcome to the blog btw

43. HalaMadrid Wrote: | 12.01BST | Aug 12, 2008

Thanks mate It's good to know that there are real fans out there. I get so pissed when I see people on sites like Goal.com and Tribalfootball talking about who knows what sh*t and they don't make sense

44. Adambader Wrote: | 12.04BST | Aug 12, 2008

Reply to Adambader:

Reply to HalaMadrid:
Seems to be quite a number of arguments going on, all very interesting. First off all, to be honest, I would prefer Benzema because we need a long term replacement, not medium term and if not Benzema then Huntelaar is a good option too, as you can see, Dutch players have a knack for the Spanish...
Yeah I agree with most of what you said, but I think right now Villa is the most effective one. I mean we need a player who doesn't need to adapt and prove himself because we had and still have many (Soldado, Higuain, Saviola..etc), so I'd still go for Benzema, but thats just my opinion ...

I meant to say I would still go for Vila lol, I will let the OleOle guys know about edit comments function

45. Adambader Wrote: | 12.06BST | Aug 12, 2008

Reply to HalaMadrid:

Thanks mate It's good to know that there are real fans out there. I get so pissed when I see people on sites like Goal.com and Tribalfootball talking about who knows what sh*t and they don't make sense

Tribalfootball is a crappy site. They just aggregate stories from a lot of other crappy sources. Goal.com to some point is crappy too, but sometimes they get it right.

I only trust the Guardian UK and my favorite Real Madrid journalist is Sid Lowe.