[CL] Champions League 2010/11 (7 Viewers)
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I know he isn't, but the Prem Marketeers like to think he is.
Ronaldo and Messi have played in straight 4-4-2 systems before, the former with United for years.
It doesn't matter where the players roam. Every single time I watch Ronaldo play he takes it down the left flank. Who cares if he cuts it inside. The whole definition of a winger is someone who exploits space on the flanks . They're wingers, sorry.
Ronaldo and Messi have played in straight 4-4-2 systems before, the former with United for years.
It doesn't matter where the players roam. Every single time I watch Ronaldo play he takes it down the left flank. Who cares if he cuts it inside. The whole definition of a winger is someone who exploits space on the flanks . They're wingers, sorry.
Give me a break. Ronaldo may have played that in the beginning of his Man Utd years cause he was supposed to replace Beckham. Soon Fergie realized he's much better utilized further up.
No it isn't. They're still fielded on the wings and exploit the space towards the flank. Whether it be a straight 4-4-2, a 4-3-3, or 4-2-3-1, those on the outside are indeed wingers. They have been known as such for years and they still are today.
I have no idea why you're trying to argue this, but I think it's because Tottenham is involved.
I have no idea why you're trying to argue this, but I think it's because Tottenham is involved.
Ronaldo and Messi have played in straight 4-4-2 systems before, the former with United for years.
It doesn't matter where the players roam. Every single time I watch Ronaldo play he takes it down the left flank. Who cares if he cuts it inside. The whole definition of a winger is someone who exploits space on the flanks . They're wingers, sorry.
It doesn't matter where the players roam. Every single time I watch Ronaldo play he takes it down the left flank. Who cares if he cuts it inside. The whole definition of a winger is someone who exploits space on the flanks . They're wingers, sorry.
Oh and Andy, just so I don't disappoint you. Tonight:
1. Bale
2. Modric
1. Bale
2. Modric
Messi in a 4-4-2? Give me a break. Ronaldo may have played that in the beginning of his Man Utd years cause he was supposed to replace Beckham. Soon Fergie realized he's much better utilized further up.
Give me a break. Ronaldo may have played that in the beginning of his Man Utd years cause he was supposed to replace Beckham. Soon Fergie realized he's much better utilized further up.
I guess revisionary fanboyism is cool though.
You sound like an idiot right now so I'm going to stop talking to you. Why is it that Ronaldo and Messi are nominated for best forward and not best midfielder then? We obviously have a different definition of what a pure winger is, either that or you're being stubborn.
What does Tottenham have to do with this? I don't give a fuck about them.
What does Tottenham have to do with this? I don't give a fuck about them.
Even though they have some of the same characteristics.
Yes Messi did. If you are deployed out left in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1, and your name is Ronaldo, someone who takes the ball down the left flank as he does currently, he's a winger. He isn't given a free role up top or a striker's or withdrawn striker's role, he's given the spot out left.
He's a winger. Cut out the fanboyism. I even hate Ronaldo.
He's a winger. Cut out the fanboyism. I even hate Ronaldo.
Oh and Andy, just so I don't disappoint you. Tonight:
1. Bale
2. Modric
1. Bale
2. Modric
Modric made the first goal and was generally in control of midfield, giving Bale plenty of balls and giving him the ball early enough that Inter weren't in a position to get tight to Modric.
On the other had, Inter forwards were always tightly marked when they got the ball, because Muntari and Zanetti couldn't get the ball forward to them quickly.
