QUOTE (han2503 @ Oct 26 2013, 06:23 AM)

Just because the guy is a commercial goldmine atm does not mean he's not putting in the work necessary to get back to fitness.
Agreed.
QUOTE (William405 @ Oct 26 2013, 07:18 AM)

+1
+2
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Oct 26 2013, 08:28 AM)

Considering the wages he earns and the fact that he turned down Man City to stick on in Milan, I do believe the boy is entitled to make as much money on the side as he can get..
Agreed.
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Oct 26 2013, 09:52 AM)

He's a joke.
This seems harsh...
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Oct 26 2013, 12:07 PM)

Because he cares more about his name and looks than getting better on the pitch. And he's overrated.
I can't agree with this. This is not more than an loosely based assumption. You're entitled to your opinion, but I think this based on the fact of what the media projects more than anything else. You said it yourself, his appeal is with a younger crowd, and in my opinion because of this he is seen by the public in such a manner.
His work rate on the pitch never comes into question, so why should his time in practice be any different. I am sure he wants to improve.
QUOTE (han2503 @ Oct 27 2013, 10:16 AM)

Never said he was great as of yet, he certainly has the potential to be, as for world-class. 1 good season tells us nothing and 1 bad season tells us nothing in this regard either.
Agreed. Time is still on his side. We should reserve our overall judgement for him until he has had the opportunity to display what he has to offer after several seasons, not one or two!