The Banter Thread

Shamikebab · 4 Sep 2011 at 15:55

That article is hilarious

Weebull · 4 Sep 2011 at 15:59

Meireles – 9

OOPS NEVER MIND

Robbo · 4 Sep 2011 at 16:02

Weebull said:
OOPS NEVER MIND

He's gone, we've lost him.

syke · 4 Sep 2011 at 17:39

'Manchester City and Ivory Coast star Kolo Toure has told the BBC that he has "gained strength" from his six months out of football.'

So it was 'roids then?

Biz.Kid09 · 4 Sep 2011 at 18:11

I have just bought Ronaldinho on Fifa 11 Ultimate Team and it got me thinking...In his prime was he better than Messi now?

I am torn between them tbh.

placeholder · 4 Sep 2011 at 18:13

Biz.Kid09 said:
I have just bought Ronaldinho on Fifa 11 Ultimate Team and it got me thinking...In his prime was he better than Messi now?

I am torn between them tbh.

No. Not even close.

In Ronaldo and Messi we are watching two of the best players ever to kick a ball.

Robbo · 4 Sep 2011 at 18:19

Biz.Kid09 said:
I have just bought Ronaldinho on Fifa 11 Ultimate Team and it got me thinking...In his prime was he better than Messi now?

I am torn between them tbh.

Good god no. What on earth. :confused:

Tummy · 4 Sep 2011 at 18:21

I think it was close, Ronaldinho was a fantastic flair player.

I think Messi's better though.

Andybtsn · 4 Sep 2011 at 18:36

I think technically Ronaldinho was the better player but he wasn't blessed with pace, Ronaldo and Messi are both electric and that's what makes them stand out.

syke · 4 Sep 2011 at 18:37

Even though you're talking about Cristiano Ronaldo, my god I would have loved to see Ronaldo (brazilian one) without all his 'problems' and in his prime..what a player.

Biz.Kid09 · 4 Sep 2011 at 18:43

syke said:
Even though you're talking about Cristiano Ronaldo, my god I would have loved to see Ronaldo (brazilian one) without all his 'problems' and in his prime..what a player.

The perfect blend of skill, power, pace, strength well everything.

Proved it everywhere he went, even at AC when he was almost retired he had a great record.

placeholder · 4 Sep 2011 at 18:54

Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi are easily two of the best players of modern times.

They both beat Ronaldo and Ronaldinho IMO. Its tough to comment on Brazil Ronaldo but i'll stick my neck out on that one.

SideWinder · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:04

Messi/Ronaldo in Fantasy Football would be incredible...who would you put as the captain?

BaZ87 · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:06

Messi's the best player of this generation/era by far and will be remembered along with Pele and Maradona. Ronaldinho at his best was more exciting to watch but no where near as effective or as consistent.

Had Ronaldo not had his injury problems he'd have been right up there with Messi though.

placeholder · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:07

BaZ87 said:
Messi's the best player of this generation/era by far and will be remembered along with Pele and Maradona. Ronaldinho at his best was more exciting to watch but no where near as effective or as consistent.

Had Ronaldo not had his injury problems he'd have been right up there with Messi though.

C.Ronaldo is right up there.

Tummy · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:08

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi are easily two of the best players of modern times.

They both beat Ronaldo and Ronaldinho IMO. Its tough to comment on Brazil Ronaldo but i'll stick my neck out on that one.

I'm not so sure C Ronaldo is as good as Ronaldo

The man was a force of nature.

syke · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:08

BaZ87 said:
Messi's the best player of this generation/era by far and will be remembered along with Pele and Maradona. Ronaldinho at his best was more exciting to watch but no where near as effective or as consistent.

Had Ronaldo not had his injury problems he'd have been right up there with Messi though.

Yeah, its obviously anyones guess just how good he could have been...quite possibly one of the best ever (yes, I'll say it

) if he didn't have all the problems. Was it Capello who said Ronaldo is the best player hes seen/worked with recently? Said something about in training he was just phenomenal.

Speaking of Brazil..going to their friendly tomorrow..bought tickets before seeing the squad (and the fact they're training down the road from me!) - Hulk, Neymar, Ronaldinho, Pato, Thiago Silva, Dani Alves, Robinho and Ganso all involved plus a load more of their rated youngsters. SHould be fun!

placeholder · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:10

Tummy said:
I'm not so sure C Ronaldo is as good as Ronaldo The man was a force of nature.

He is.

Look at his record. People look for reasons to dislike him but look at trophies won and goals scored - he is unbelievable. Had he not played for Man Utd people would be much happier about acknowledging his greatness.

syke · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:11

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He is.

Look at his record. People look for reasons to dislike him but look at trophies won and goals scored - he is unbelievable. Had he not played for Man Utd people would be much happier about acknowledging his greatness.

I think he is talking about big Ronaldo

Just looked at Ronaldo's career stats :eek:

. 518 apps and 352 goals. 343/247 in the leagues! Insane.

BaZ87 · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:13

placeholder said:
C.Ronaldo is right up there.

An excellent player but not on their level.

syke said:
Yeah, its obviously anyones guess just how good he could have been...quite possibly one of the best ever (yes, I'll say it ) if he didn't have all the problems. Was it Capello who said Ronaldo is the best player hes seen/worked with recently? Said something about in training he was just phenomenal.

The scary thing is that even with all the problems and when he looked stupidly overweight at times, he's still the best centre forward I've seen in my life time.