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You can shout at Rob Shepherd by joining his online forum on Sunday from midday. Tell him what you think of Cristiano Ronaldo - do you think the United striker should reveal his plans? is he a coward? Or is he right to keep quiet?

Ronaldo is too cowardly to reveal his plans

COME CLEAN, CRISTIANO

CRISTIANO RONALDO must stop the step-overs, come clean and tell Sir Alex Ferguson what is going on.

If he has the bottle, that is.

Because Ronaldo continues to play a cowardly game over his future and a possible move to Real Madrid.

He has done nothing to quell speculation about a transfer to the Spanish club since being crowned Footballer of the Year and wearing both Premier League and Champions League medals around his neck.

Instead, he has let the saga run and run, while hiding behind vague statements and letting Madrid and the voracious Spanish media hit the rumour trail.

It looks like a devious way of attempting to push his United wages up to £150,000 a week — though I suspect Ronaldo’s heart is set on a move to Madrid.

Prolific

Either way, the time has come for him to show Fergie and the Old Trafford fans some respect and make his position clear, rather than continually hide behind the protective skirt of Madrid.

I think it has reached the point where it would better for all parties if he moved on.

Ronaldo was a phenomenal force last season. He was wonderful to watch and would be a loss to the Premier League. But he will struggle to have such a prolific season again.

If he DID stay, he’d be stalked by the shadow of Madrid where he is destined to end up eventually.

It makes sense for United to take the £50million-plus fee and get on with life.

The idea of United turning the situation into a cause by refusing to sell at any price and then making the player 'rot in the stands' has appeal.

But can you really see them going through with that?

It’s also a bit rich to hear some of Europe’s top clubs urging United to make a moral stand over this.

When did any of them ever give a toss about smaller clubs when luring big players themselves?

If United and other clubs really do want to turn the Ronaldo situation into a bigger issue and impose some sort of transfer embargo or quota system, then great.

But I can’t see that. They would not want to cut off their noses to spite their faces.

United should just accept that when it comes to Madrid there is an uglier bully in the playground.

I suspect Ronaldo sees them as a bigger club, too.

Trouble is, the Portuguese ace hasn’t had the balls to admit it.

Comments

as a Man utd season ticket holder i cannot for the life of me understand why this matter has'nt been cleared up once and for all!
its approaching 2months of intense speculation and quite frankly im sick of picking up the papers with a different supposid twist every day.
If the player thought anything of the club thats made him the player he is today he should make his feelings known in public either way as it making the club very small when it should be still the kings of europe!!!rightly so...SAF made ronnie into the player he is today and has trusted his faith in him he deserves some respect...maybe Jose was right the boy lacks class!!!take the 79 million reported play Rooney down the right and sign Huntlaar and Villa to score the goals also Boruc and Mc Geady from celtic good additions to the squad to replace the aging van der sar and the legend ryan Giggs

He's a prima donna!! Another classic case of someone so young who thinks he is the greatest thing since sliced bread, doesn't have the guts to tell Fergie he wants to go. Ask the rest of the United team if they really give a ****. Let him go take the 70 mill. you'll be better off without him.

I always hated Ronaldo up till now. But since his humilation of Ferguson, United and especially their loathsome fans, he surely now has a place in the nation's hearts.

He winks to the left,
he winks to the right,
the BOY cristiano ronaldo
makes Man U look *****


Keep him warming a seat in the Stands until his contract ends...Too many Primma Donnas are getting huge wages and then still want to break the contracts signed by them..!!! Heathen Ronaldo more like.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW

You have got it spot on.....

The only person who has spoken some sense during this saga is Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Transfer fees are irrelevant. If the Glazers, Gill and Ferguson give in they might as well hand over their balls.

Sell him and buy 2top striker,matter close.

Tracey your hatred of all things United is worrying, that said I suppose you are some small time fan always looking up at the mighty reds and wondering, if only you had been born into the United family you could hold affection for the Biggest team in the world, lead by the supreme being that is Lord Ferguson of Govan. Opposition fans like you inspire us and our great team to scale new heights season upon season. You are going to be one mixed up lady over the next few years when Ronaldo continues to smash goals past your lowly team.

Never underestimate the influence of our Fergie. The greatest manager to walk these glorious British Isles. League titles in Scotland and England, European trophies in Scotland and England. Next job?? Prime Minister. Arise Lord Ferguson of Govan.

I can understand United attempting t o show the world that Madrid are not a bigger club or that United are not a feeder club, but the damage this saga is doing is not worth it. To hold out that Ronaldo will not be allowed to go is an insult to all the hard graft and UNSEFISHNESS people like Wayne Rooney, Tevez, an the other team mates, not forgetting the ministry of defence lead by Ferdinard. Ronaldo has become so self-centred that he has single-handedly prevented Man u fans from enjoying this year's success. He now believes that he singlehandedly won everything last year, forgetting that, there is nothing like single-handed success. Having won the treble, like Roy said in 1999, some players were complcent with that.Selling Ronaldo will provide the drive for this team to prove a point next season. Already, he has damaged his relationship with the fans, how long before it seeps into the dressing room. I know where Fergie is coming from but he'd dealt with bigger fish before. Take the money and run and let Madrid deal with another Anelka. You look at Ronaldo's hair style and you can tell how long he spends in front of the bathroom mirror. If that is not over indulgence, what is? Sell Ronaldo before you end up insulting the rest of the team. His standing in the club will never be the same. In Europe,the game is slower and Ronaldo only beats an opponent running, because the premiership is fast-paced. Any surprises why he does not produce the same in Champions league? What did he do at Euro 08?

Ha !!! What goes around comes around, Do Man United fans remember Rooney, Carrick, Hargreaves, Tevez, all players Man U have gotten to their team by bullying other teams, I suppose what Madrid is doing now is exactly the same.

I´m sick and tied of reading he´s staying he´s going
he´s sister said this he´s mum said that.
If he wants to go get the money ad let him go.
He will regret once his playing days are over.
I´m a Sporting lisbon suporter and seen him play at the time Quaresma (Oporto now) was a lot better player than Ronaldo but since he come to Man Utd he become the player he´s today.
I´m not saying that he has to stay with Man Utd 4ever. He just has to do things different if he wants to go.

come now saf never made him what he is,this boy has always had the skill.by playing him with other quality players is what him become what he is but no one can claim they made a player,if you say that then he made the club win all those trophies with his goals

i am sick and tired of hearing about him(CRISTIANO RONALDO) going or staying ?i do not understand why sir Alex want to keeps him,is he the greatest player come out of this EURO 2008 tournement?the boy is a loser,betrayer and why MAN UTD want to hangon on him?let get rid of the boy takes the money and buy couple of young players,MAN UTD still have a very strong team,they can challenge for the tittles for many years to come...come on sir ALEX we all behind you whatever the outcome,YOU ARE THE GREATEST MANAGER COME OUT OF MAN UTD.

The only person who has made a sensible comment is Leonard. There is a much bigger point here that goes beyond Ronaldo and the money we could get for him. The point is that we cannot allow players to dictate everything. IF we sell Ronaldo to Madrid, then the next people to demand a move will be Nani and Anderson. We've got 3 of the best young players in the world and believe me, Madrid will have them all if they can. The idea that Ronaldo would rot in the stands is a joke - of course he wouldn't - he loves his football far too much and he would get on and play for the team. People also forget that whilst he is undoubtedly a primadonna, he is also the hardest working professional at Man Utd. Fergie has told us countless times how hard Ronaldo practices at his game, the first there and the last to leave. This isn't so much a battle between Madrid and Man Utd but a battle between the club and player power. United are showing that they will not be dictated to by player demands. I fully support the club's stance on this - it's about time a club should stand up for principles and I'm glad that it's Man Utd who are doing it.

to all you people crying and moaning about how sick you are hearing about it and yet here you are commenting on it ...... foolish people !

Bring him back and sit him in the stands the spoilt brat !

i think utd should get rid of him soon as then lets see if fergie keeps his promise to go aswell if so see their fans crying over it

4 everyone who say put him in the stands proves you know nothing if fergie puts him in the stands he can leave if he doesnt play 10percent of the games then utd lose the player 4 nothing typical utd fans talking out of their behind

Rooney, Ferdinand, Hargreaves, Carrick, Ince, Yorke.
All under contract and tapped up by Man United.
Shoes on the other foot and Fergie dont like it.

As I remember Rooney handed in a transfer request and Everton didint want to sell.
All this about a big stance, just accept Real Madrid have more appeal than Man United.

He is just a huge hypocrite.

To Kev Roche and Ruth. Please think before posting. Kev, where has SAF uttered the words he will leave if Ronaldo goes? I will tell you. You have read it somewhere. Have you heard him actually say those words? No. Didnt think so. Ruth 10 per cent of games is around 5 in a season. However it will not come to that. Ronaldo will return after his holiday. Recuperate from his surgery then be ready to unleash his glorious goals against the best the prem has to offer.

I would love to know Fergusens inner thoughts. Has someone told the boy wonder that Madrid is in Spain? Manchester United should relieve themselves of this petulant child, win the champions league without him and just smile.

Tom Arnold.
Wakefield.

Winker was the betrayer of England, and any club that collaborate with such a figure, collaborates with the betrayer of England. Any true English patriot, should have protested, and walked away from MU the same second MU contracted such a dubious and shallow character. The MU fans that keept cheering the club, dispite they knew a traitor was in the ranks - That fans must also take a good look into the mirror, to see a traitor of England. Fact is: you let your fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers down - and your country. Shame, shame on you.

well if he wants to go to a bigger club let him,plus the weather in manc chester is ***** ,well utd have sold a few players to real b4 so whats problem they will get a good return.

lets get rid of this petulant young boy.lack of respect and has obviously been badly advised.the guys never gonna get 42 goals in a season again so i suggest we take the money and run.i can see him doing what ronaldinho and ronaldo have done in their careers and fading off in his late 20s.spain is far more technical and not as direct cant see him having same impact over there.HE COULD HAVE BEEN A LEGEND AT UNITED BUT HE'LL SOON BE FORGOTTEN!THIS CLUB IS BIGGER THAN ANY PLAYER.UNITED FOREVER!

T-B we never tapped Rooney up i think you will find that Newcastle bid 1st so stop chatting crap if ronaldo want to go he would hand in a transfer request and up till now he ain't he dont need the money so way sell him

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