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 Jun 23 2011, 02:25 PM
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QUOTE (X-Offender @ Jun 23 2011, 10:56 PM)  I had much higher expectations from Ronaldo for that matter. He stayed less than a year and a half, and most of that time he was injured. He barely played 20 games, and even though he managed to score 9 goals, you'd expect much more from someone of his caliber. The thing is, I blame his injuries upon himself. He didn't keep himself in good shape. He got very fat. And he was "only" 30 years old. Certainly he could have done better. well you're the odd one out then. and clearly you don't know the full story if you think his injuries and weight issues were his fault. |
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Jun 23 2011, 02:26 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 3,601 Joined: 22-February 10 Member No.: 7,230 |
QUOTE (arivanjj @ Jun 23 2011, 03:25 PM) well you're the odd one out then. and clearly you don't know the full story if you think his injuries and weight issues were his fault. He wasn't at fault for his weight problem? Seriously? |
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Jun 23 2011, 02:42 PM
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7th Heaven Group: Helpers Posts: 7,116 Joined: 2-November 05 From: Sydney. Australia. Member No.: 821 |
QUOTE (CHU-LIP @ Jun 23 2011, 11:26 PM) He wasn't at fault for his weight problem? Seriously? he was diagnosed with a condition called hypothyroidism which didnt help his situation. |
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Jun 23 2011, 02:46 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
QUOTE (CHU-LIP @ Jun 23 2011, 06:26 PM) He wasn't at fault for his weight problem? Seriously? Yup. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) He suffered from Hypothyroidism, and when you think of it, it's amazing the career the man had. I'd probably never have gotten into professional sports if it ever came to it. Not to mention the "overweight" jeers he had to face, from people as well as media. In essence, anything he ate added to his weight among other conditions. Take a look here at the signs and symptoms section of the disease at the links below. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Weight gain, water retention, poor muscle tone, fatigue, paleness, depression - and these are all early signs. Like I said, it's beyond amazing what he had to go through and how he pulled himself out of it. Not to mention the multiple kneecap breaks. I can't think of any other footballer that rode on his talents alone like Ronaldo. If it weren't for Paolo, this guy would have been my favorite player of all time. He still is right up there, nevertheless: Ronaldo Hypothyroidism |
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Jun 26 2011, 08:36 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 9,420 Joined: 14-August 09 Member No.: 6,730 |
And yet I'm the only bugger who's voted for him. Ronaldo, that is.
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Jun 26 2011, 09:16 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
QUOTE (Danny @ Jun 27 2011, 12:36 AM) And yet I'm the only bugger who's voted for him. Ronaldo, that is. Yup. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I would have too, but like I said I don't consider him a flop. People in my country who don't know the first thing about football, still remember this bald Ronaldo fella. That's how big the legend of this guy is. Sure being Brazilian helped, as did winning the World Cup twice, and being the top scorer in FIFA World Cup competitions is, but still you have got to have it in you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) And boy, did this guy had it in him! Most Europeans I know appreciate what he has done and achieved, but absolute favorite he is not for them. Maybe they haven't watched enough, or maybe the already have a local boy that they like better. Can't blame them. But more illustrious personalities have said this before me: If Ronaldo never got injured as much as he did, he'd have been the contender for the best footballer of all time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) The only contender. So lethal was he in his peak. But hey spending a couple of years here and there multiple times out of the game because of a broken knee cap or two, and ending your career at the right side of 30, plus playing football in the first place by suffering from hypothyroidism sure is a stinker. |
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Jun 26 2011, 11:43 PM
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Primavera  Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Hypothyroidism or not, I still see it as a flop. He wasn't supposed to be a short term fix, just a passing episode like Amoroso or even bigger names in our past. That's why I take him as a flop.
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Jun 27 2011, 07:32 AM
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7th Heaven Group: Helpers Posts: 7,116 Joined: 2-November 05 From: Sydney. Australia. Member No.: 821 |
oh we bought a 30 year old injury prone striker as a long term fix?
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Jun 27 2011, 11:06 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Yes. We brought him exactly for that; long term as for 2-3 seasons.
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Jun 27 2011, 02:22 PM
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Dida per sempre Group: Full Members Posts: 4,198 Joined: 25-February 07 From: St. Francis Member No.: 3,563 |
Ronaldo was brought on by Milan management to sell jerseys and nothing more, his poor performances on the pitch notwithstanding.
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Jun 28 2011, 02:22 AM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,840 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
QUOTE (MizNelson @ Jun 27 2011, 03:22 PM) Ronaldo was brought on by Milan management to sell jerseys and nothing more, his poor performances on the pitch notwithstanding. God has spoken. |
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Jun 28 2011, 05:20 AM
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7th Heaven Group: Helpers Posts: 7,116 Joined: 2-November 05 From: Sydney. Australia. Member No.: 821 |
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Jun 28 2011, 03:23 PM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
Some have voted for the players they liked most and some have voted for the players the hated most.
This poll is flawed! Anyway, my vote goes to the Hunter. I always thought he would become the next big Dutch for us (or any other club for that matter)... QUOTE (MizNelson @ Jun 27 2011, 05:52 PM) Ronaldo was brought on by Milan management to sell jerseys and nothing more, his poor performances on the pitch notwithstanding. Especially that derby goal. it was of such a poor quality... This post has been edited by Zed.D: Jun 28 2011, 03:26 PM |
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Jun 28 2011, 03:37 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Jun 28 2011, 07:23 PM) Especially that derby goal. it was of such a poor quality... Seriously, if I only remember Ronaldo's time here in Milan with that goal, it'll be enough to last a lifetime. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleepysmiley03.gif) Or that epic step-over goal. Or that master pass to Oddo for that screamer. Or the two scorcher heads in that close 4-3 match in daytime. |
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Jun 28 2011, 03:41 PM
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7th Heaven Group: Helpers Posts: 7,116 Joined: 2-November 05 From: Sydney. Australia. Member No.: 821 |
QUOTE (acid911 @ Jun 29 2011, 12:37 AM) Seriously, if I only remember Ronaldo's time here in Milan with that goal, it'll be enough to last a lifetime. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleepysmiley03.gif) Or that epic step-over goal. Or that master pass to Oddo for that screamer. Or the two scorcher heads in that close 4-3 match in daytime. the man scored a goal with his chest! HIS CHEST! |
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