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Listed below are comments made by RicardoSF85 between Friday, 6th June 2008 and Monday, 25th May 2009.

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No excuses for Newcastle 07:42am on 25 May 2009 I genuinely feel sorry for the Newcastle fans. If the team showed half of the passion that the fans do on a weekly basis, they would have almost certainly stayed up.

Not one player yesterday fought for the cause; no energy, no desire and, so it seemed, no awareness of the consequences for the club. Individually, you'd have to imagine that most of the 'bigger' players are now happy to draw a line under their time at Newcastle and move on.

Whilst it's hard to criticise Shearer, I think his team selection contributed to such a damp performance yesterday. I'd have started with Gutierrez - granted, there's not always an end product, but there is boundless energy. He would have, at least, given Villa something to think about.

In midfield, I'd have opted for Smith. Nolan appears to be playing the game at half pace these days. Again, Smith has his flaws, you can can bet that he'd have given everything in his tank and got in Villa faces.

Evidently, you have to account for a season of antics by Mike Ashley. As suggested, he's ultimately shot himself in the foot.
Benitez must blank out Ferguson 7:37pm on 18 May 2009 Even as a United fan, I did once respect Benitez.

This season, however, it appeared that he was determined to implode - all that respect has now dissolved, and my perception of him is merely that of a bitter, bitter man.

Personally, I think it's down to frustration - regardless of what he does, or how much money he spends, he still cannot catch United. He's out of ideas and he's very aware of that fact.

His excuses are flawed, his lack of respect petty, and, if he were the manager of my club, I'd be slightly red-faced by his actions.
Ahhhh, Kelly Clarkson... 1:21pm on 25 Feb 2009 "Ah, stupid hair!"...
Ferguson set to solve striking dilemma 9:24pm on 10 Aug 2008 England1957:

Rafael and Fabio da Silva; twin brothers from Rio de Janeiro.

Rafael is a right-back, whereas Fabio a left-back.

Both have been on United's books for quite a while, but have only recently been granted international clearance for them to play within the UK.
Ferguson set to solve striking dilemma 8:53pm on 10 Aug 2008 Someone forgot to close a bold tag!
The waiting game 11:37am on 26 Jul 2008 Arsene Wenger peering through the railings of a school yard?

My my, Mr. Robson, how very controversial.
Man Utd should sell 'slave' Ronaldo 3:47pm on 11 Jul 2008 Reddevilyardie - I'm a United fan myself, but I do have to disagree slightly.

Our pursuit of Hargreaves has similarities in Real's of Ronaldo.
Man Utd should sell 'slave' Ronaldo 3:36pm on 11 Jul 2008 Phil,

It is claimed that Beckham's four-year stint in Madrid heavily aided the club in earning profit of £350m during that time, with a 137% increase within merchandising.

One million 'Beckham' shirts were sold within the first six months - easily replicable by Ronaldo, don't you think?

The fact that Ronaldo is young enough to have a resale value attached to himself must also inflate the fee.

Looking at Ronaldo purely as a commercial product, I would suggest that even an initial cost of £100m for securing his services wouldn't be, in the long term, outrageous.
Man Utd should sell 'slave' Ronaldo 3:20pm on 11 Jul 2008 Phil, here's one for you:

In terms of commercial value, how much did the transfer of David Beckham boost Real Madrid's profitability?

Of course, it's impossible to determine whether or not Ronaldo could match (or even go beyond such a figure), but my instincts tell me, considering his age and quality (i.e. head and shoulders above everyone else), that it's a distinct possibility.

On that basis, and taking into account such things as inflation, current global popularity of the game, and so on, what would you consider the likely commercial value to Madrid in landing Ronaldo?

Based on that figure, would you accept that £70m may, in fact, be fairly nominal?
You Are The Ref answer and suggestions 5:50pm on 06 Jun 2008 jimbobbillyjoe (post 14) - even though, as in the given scenario, the defender backed away, and didn't actually make a valid challenge for the ball?

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