Ronaldo - 80million

[WireMan]

Why do you want Robben? He'll spend more time on the treatment table than on the field.

Fergie's scouting/recruitment hasn't always been spot on BTW. Djemba-Djemba, Nani, Taibi, Fortune, Cryuff, Bellion etc.

As for Madrid, they are still a shambles and their defence is rubbish.

I know all about Fergie and his scouting failures. Taibi wasn't that bad though he was trying to replace our greatest ever goalie, got man of the match in his first game, let a shot through his legs and that was that. Fortune got injured, before that he was a useful player.
I wouldn't say Nani has been a failure yet, he didn't progress much this year, but neither did Anderson, i feel this next season is big for those two. The rest you named were rubbish yes. But he has learnt from his mistakes.

And yes, unless Madrid does something wth there defence, the team won't work.

 

[hybrid_tiger]

The jury is out on Anderson, but Nani is absolute rubbish, IMO.

 

[Follow Me Up To Carlton]

Two league titles, a Champions League title, Intercontinental Cup and a European SuperCup.

That's what the original Galacticos won.

What else do you need reminding about?

2001 Champions League was pre-Beckham, pre-Ronaldo. Intercontinental Cup and the so called European Supercup are meaninlgess one off games.

So they won two LaLiga titles, the minimum going rate for Madrid.

The Galacticos where a failure.

 

[RedVGooner]

You might have a bunch of stars but depends if they work together as a team, but looking at Real Madrid, this is getting out of hand and i just tuned into eurosport and they interviewed the boss of Barcelona and he stated they Real are just doing harm to the game and paying over the odds for Kaka. i tend to agree with him. i just hope this backfires on Real.

 

[Follow Me Up To Carlton]

they won the la liga in beckhams last season didn't they?

Correct.

 

[Knightmare]

I hope Real's new Galacticos era is as unsuccessful as their first one.

Remind me again exactly what silverware a team with Beckham, Zidane, Figo, Raul and the original Ronaldo won?

Meanwhile they let Samuel Eto'o go and didn't sign Ronaldino because he was "too ugly" according to one of their directors.

I look forward to many more years of Catalan domination and Castilian frustration.

+1.

I also look forward to ManUre fans suddenly realising what a diver Ronaldo is.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

2001 Champions League was pre-Beckham, pre-Ronaldo. Intercontinental Cup and the so called European Supercup are meaninlgess one off games.

So they won two LaLiga titles, the minimum going rate for Madrid.

The Galacticos where a failure.

2001 Champions League was won by Bayern.

2002 Champions League was won by the Galacticos.

 

[WireMan]

The jury is out on Anderson, but Nani is absolute rubbish, IMO.

Well he isn't rubbish obviously. But i get your point.

He has a year now, out of Ronaldos shadow to step up, or go home.

We will see.

 

[Tommy Smith]

Ribery is beyond awesome as a player and he'd be the absolute perfect replacement for Ronaldo.

In fact, in a best case scenario for Unted, they will be a better team next year with Ribery and Benzema - their first genuine goalscorer since Ruud.

As for Real Madrid, well the money they are throwing around just boggles the mind. Remind me again where ecactly they get it from? Some sort of government assistance apparently?

 

[WireMan]

+1.

I also look forward to ManUre fans suddenly realising what a diver Ronaldo is.

Of course we know he dives. Do you think we are blind.

We just argue because it winds up the kids who call us ManUre up.

 

[WireMan]

Oh and rumour has it Valencia have rejected a bid by Chelsea for Villa because negotiations with Madrid are at an "advanced" stage.

 

[WireMan]

Ribery is beyond awesome as a player and he'd be the absolute perfect replacement for Ronaldo.

In fact, in a best case scenario for Unted, they will be a better team next year with Ribery and Benzema - their first genuine goalscorer since Ruud.

As for Real Madrid, well the money they are throwing around just boggles the mind. Remind me again where ecactly they get it from? Some sort of government assistance apparently?

Loans, and banks won't put pressure to pay it back as Madrid have friends in very high places...

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

Ribery is beyond awesome as a player and he'd be the absolute perfect replacement for Ronaldo.

In fact, in a best case scenario for Unted, they will be a better team next year with Ribery and Benzema - their first genuine goalscorer since Ruud.

As for Real Madrid, well the money they are throwing around just boggles the mind. Remind me again where ecactly they get it from? Some sort of government assistance apparently?

Real madrid get government assisted. They sold off something like 11 training facilities to fund the Zidane transfer and the profit was grossly inflated because they were purchased by the local councils (whatever they are in Spain.)

The rest of the money doesn't exist.

And yes, Ribery is beyond awesome and is probably the only player in the world besides Kaka or Messi who would be fit to play 7 for United.

As he is a respectable man and a great player I hope to christ he goes to Barca or Man U. On the other hand, I want us to get Van der Vaart.

 

[WireMan]

Real madrid get government assisted. They sold off something like 11 training facilities to fund the Zidane transfer and the profit was grossly inflated because they were purchased by the local councils (whatever they are in Spain.)

The rest of the money doesn't exist.

And yes, Ribery is beyond awesome and is probably the only player in the world besides Kaka or Messi who would be fit to play 7 for United.

As he is a respectable man and a great player I hope to christ he goes to Barca or Man U. On the other hand, I want us to get Van der Vaart.

If Madrid buy Villa, which looks likely. Ribery can't go there. There will be no room for him?

I think you will get Van der Vaart, the only thing that would stop you is a top 4 prem club going for him. That would be us or Liverpool, but i can't see it.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

Real Madrid do not know the meaning of no room. Saviola? I still have hopes.

I would prefer he went to Barca or Man U like Ballack should have.

 

[Matt23]

Here's Platini's thoughts on the Madrid's spending spree

"These transfers are a serious challenge to the idea of fair play and the concept of financial balance in our competitions.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8095115.stm

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

So all that whinging finally paid off, eh?

 

[WireMan]

So all that whinging finally paid off, eh?

Madrid are not helping the game, but i suppose Chelsea and City havn't really started yet. Not whinging, making a point.

Nothing will change. Barca will win la liga. United everthing else. ;-)

Oh and my tip for the new number 7... Danny Welbeck.

 

[Glory be Lockyer]

If Liverpool can jag Villa then they would be odds on for the EPL next year.[/QUOTE]

LOL Villa is headed to madrid. sorry to say. u;ll only see them playing together for Spain so enjoy the confed cup.

 

[Glory be Lockyer]

I hope Real's new Galacticos era is as unsuccessful as their first one.

I look forward to many more years of Catalan domination and Castilian frustration.

lol. unfortunately catalan maggots will continue to be sopressed, probably for eternity. they just arent spain now r they. so HALA MADRID, the capital of the greatest nation on Earth, Spain.