Well It Had to Happen
He’s gone, good riddance. CR7 has left Man U for Real Madrid. So for 80 million pounds here’s what Real Madrid gets; one of the world’s most explosive players who can change the course of a game in seconds. Also a player who is without a doubt a major pain in the ass. He is petulant, selfish, and at times boorish beyond belief. His talent is unquestionable, his persona has the trappings of bomb waiting to go off. Without the firm guidance of a manager of Alex Ferguson’s abilities and stature, expect a massive flameout in Madrid. He WILL sulk at some point next season, and with all due respect to Manuel Pellegrini, I doubt there is anyone on the staff of Madrid who would be able to reach him when he enters into a meltdown. A second point is can Ronaldo co-exist with Kaka? Two divergent personalities rarely makes for good chemistry.
June 11th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Congratulations Sangy. Not for Utd’s loss, but for being the first to write a meaningful reaction to it that addresses how he could possible fit with Real. I’m not going to bash CR on the way out, or try to claim that Utd is better for his departure, which seems to be the gut fan reaction. CR is one of two players in the BPL that every team feared for 90 minutes (plus whatever SAF wanted tacked on), and that cannot be replaced. But I don’t see how he fits into Real unless it’s in a 3-4-3 or 4-4-2 as a striker. And if I’m Sergio Ramos, I’m thinking it’s gonna be a long year under siege.
We’ll see what SAF does with the money now. Hopefully, it’s not just going to pay down debt.
June 12th, 2009 at 5:33 am
Real Madrid can very well become the poster child of team dysfunction within two years. I look at that roster and I don’t see a true captain. Raul is fantastic, but he’s about to become their third choice at striker behind Higuin and Villa(if transfer rumors are to believed, and I think it’s a done deal). Who’s going to be the leader? Not Kaka, great player, but not a leader. CR? Right. Pepe? Ramos? And has Madrid addressed any of their woeful defensive issues at all? In making these stunning transfer moves Perez has raised more questions than answers.