Real Madrid Thread [2008 - 2009]

[KingPaulV]

Well put Xifilio

 

[MikeyM]

Well you got him, enjoy the ego, the diving and the bitching at referees. He is a phenomenally talented player, but in the past two years we at United saw sides to him that we didn't much like (Just look through the United thread). Cristiano Ronaldo cares only about one thing, and that's Cristiano Ronaldo.

Thank f*ck it's all over. See you in the Champions League.

 

[Arnau]

why not? the first era was very successful (two Champions Leagues in three years)

lie.

1 champions league in six seasons. (florentino era) 2000-2006. the other 2 CL was with lorenzo sanz leading.

 

[KingPaulV]

I think that his ego now being fully satisfied and defenses in La Liga being much softer than the EPL his first two years ought to be wonderful here....

Looking at our current Roster we are up into the 30's not a single real offload besides Faubert who was a loan and Cannavaro....also there is the matter of RVN and Diarra coming back, along with Negredo...

So I wonder why instead dont we just keep Negredo who was great for Almeria, and then invest on a good defender instead...

 

[Arnau]

negredo will be included in villa bid, granero as well.

 

[ArgVega]

I think that his ego now being fully satisfied and defenses in La Liga being much softer than the EPL his first two years ought to be wonderful here....

I wouldn't jump to conclusions, you need to have a team in order for one player to shine, let's see if pellegrini can get all these stars to play together... its also a double edge sword, if you have bad season, all these ego's could be bad for team... all these players are good for my league so i'm kinda glad u are bringing all these talents

 

[KingPaulV]

thats what I hear but I also hear Negredo is not too keen on the idea, I havent heard anything about Granero entering that deal either....what are they saying in Spain about it? My cousin is not passing me the good info like he used to he is on vacation right now

 

[KingPaulV]

I think that his ego now being fully satisfied and defenses in La Liga being much softer than the EPL his first two years ought to be wonderful here....

I wouldn't jump to conclusions, you need to have a team in order for one player to shine, let's see if pellegrini can get all these stars to play together... all these players are good for my league so i'm kinda glad u are bringing all these talents

Well that's why I said OUGHT to be....Should be....who knows he might flop, but he is a player who lives on the burst of speed and face to face, he should be able to take advatage of the defensive weakness in La Liga, plus, players wont be used to facing him until at least the half year....or rather I should say that La Liga relies more on finesse than physicality

I think Kaka was a wonderful move, CR was indulgence for me, I would have spent 58 on Ribery instead, but that's just me.

If Ronaldo comes, and scores 30 some goals in all competitions then nobody will question his fee, if he fills the Bernabeu with the magic that Zizou gave us, then nobody will say Carlos. The problem is that him being a forward, he lives on the goals, and unlike Zizou, who didnt have to score three to have a good game, he must produce goals to be good, so that could be the trap....we shall see

 

[cfdemarco]

So...you guys think Raul will give up his 7 shirt for the new boy?

 

[Coruja]

why not? the first era was very successful (two Champions Leagues in three years) until Makélélé was sold off and Beckham brought in ...

this time Lassana Diarra is already there, and should be a firm fixture in the starting lineup ...

two of the biggest flair players have arrived, and they each carry a unique style ...

maybe a striker will arrive, maybe not ...

after that, it is a matter of getting the defensive line sorted, weeding out the redundancies, and getting some cover in the key areas that need it ...

yes it was a lot of money spent, but the world is now a place that constantly demands instant gratification ... big stars excite the fans and media alike, and the various revenues collected will therefore increase multifold ... talented players playing as a unit should yield recurring bouts of silverware, which would allow for all the money spent to be recovered ...

that's the principle and the theory ... the application should be interesting to watch, no matter what happens ... this is the entertainment business after all ...

When i think about the "Galacticos Era" i see: Figo, Zidane and Beckham. So what you said i agree, but i wasn't talking about that.

 

[B9Goal]

Now we need to shift our effors to get a RB and a LB as well as a CM.

What's wrong with Sergio Ramos?

 

[Dytza]

So...you guys think Raul will give up his 7 shirt for the new boy?

haha, definetly shouldn't. And also if I'd be Ronaldo I'd refuse it if it was given to me. How this boy could come and take Raul's number who's playing since a kid for madrid...

 

[KingPaulV]

He won I say he takes the 9...I mean Saviola of all people has it now, he wont be a around long

 

[Socrates]

Who wouldn't want Villa??

I don't think he is really needed, Higuain, Ronaldo, Raul, Hutner or Negredo is fine by mine in terms of forwards but it looks almost certain that we are going to sign Villa so I guess our line up with be something like this

Villa-----Higuain
Ronaldo---Kaka

Coruja - For me it's Ronaldo>Ribery everytime and I am really happy that we got the bid accepted and so quickly as well.

Paul - Robben does not fit in Pellgrini's system though, even Valdano said that. Vdv and Wesley would most likely fit better than Robben, we won't be using wingers anymore so I think Robben could be let go...he is injured quite a bit anyway.

 

[ARIAGA II]

Ronaldo is going to be CR9, or he might take the 17 since Van is leaving. By the way Ronaldo has not even agreed to leave yet, United just accepted the offer nothing more.
Galaticos V2 looks like Kaká = Zizou and Ronaldo = Figo or the Spice boy.

 

[Socrates]

What's wrong with Sergio Ramos?

Have you seen him play last season? When he is told to defend and attack his brain explodes and he can't do either one very well and instead just plays like crap. Which is why I want to buy Maicon and move him to CB so he knows his role next to Pepe. Maicon has even come out and said he wants to be happy like Kaka, LOL and Ribery is also stating that if he leaves Munich it will only be to us. Interesting.

And no to the poster who asked if Ronaldo will get 7, that's Raul's number. Ronaldo will most likely get 9.

 

[Sevillista]

I don't think he is really needed, Higuain, Ronaldo, Raul, Hutner or Negredo is fine by mine in terms of forwards but it looks almost certain that we are going to sign Villa so I guess our line up with be something like this

Villa-----Higuain
Ronaldo---Kaka

Coruja - For me it's Ronaldo>Ribery everytime and I am really happy that we got the bid accepted and so quickly as well.

Paul - Robben does not fit in Pellgrini's system though, even Valdano said that. Vdv and Wesley would most likely fit better than Robben, we won't be using wingers anymore so I think Robben could be let go...he is injured quite a bit anyway.

Villa is better than all of those players, except maybe Ronaldo who isn't a pure striker anyways. Villa - Higuain - Ronaldo - Kaka should be a lethal attack, though it remains to be seen how well they'll play together. And the three best offensive players in the world are still in Barcelona.

 

[Coruja]

What's Pellegrini system?

 

[Arnau]

4-2-2, no wingers. but he will have to adapt to the squad. probably will use 4-2-3-1

 

[Dytza]

Villa is better than all of those players, except maybe Ronaldo who isn't a pure striker anyways. Villa - Higuain - Ronaldo - Kaka should be a lethal attack, though it remains to be seen how well they'll play together. And the three best offensive players in the world are still in Barcelona.

Hey don't remind them this name. It looked they couldn't spell Triplete (Tr......) after this season, but now they regot their voices