Why the Manchester United Boo Boys need to stop
July 17, 2008
When Cristiano Ronaldo left for the Euros this summer, the red side of Manchester branded him a hero. He had played a crucial role in bringing the Premiership crown back to Old Trafford and it was his goal that ultimately won us the Champions League.
Fast forward two months and the same fans that had chanted and cheered his name are now booing and calling for him to be sold. Why? Because he has a dream and ambitions to fulfil his dreams. Granted, his handling of this summer’s saga has been far from perfect and it is impossible not to feel some ill feeling towards the record breaking winger, but before you don your “Ronaldo Out” flag and burn your number 7 shirt, ask yourself, do I really want Ronaldo to go? I mean really?
Do you have a dream, perhaps you would like to own a Ferrari, date Angelina Jolie or play for Manchester United. If Honda gave you a Civic, would you turn down a Ferrari? How about knocking back Angelina Jolie for a bird off Eastenders? Or what about, Manchester United come knocking, but you play somewhere else, would YOU follow your dream? I know I would.
Of course if Manchester United were a car it would be no Honda Civic and if it were a woman, no TV actress from the east end ; but you can see my point.
If Ronaldo stays at Old Trafford, we must celebrate the success of the staff at United for holding on to what is undoubtedly our most skilful player. If Fergie and the rest of the backroom team can call upon Ronaldo in the upcoming season, there is no doubt United will be a far better team for it.
As it stands, it is looking increasingly likely that Ronaldo will leave and with the United fans getting on his back, the chances of him leaving are getting higher and higher. Would you want to stay somewhere you were not wanted?
If we want Ronaldo to stay, which we do, we should show it. As much as you may want Ronaldo to bleed red, he doesn’t. He isn’t a Manc; he isn’t a Red Devil; he isn’t even English. He will never feel the passion for our club that many of us do and we mustn’t punish him for that. Instead of vilifying him for his love of Spanish football, we should be encouraging him to stay, showing what he will lose by going and giving him a taster of what he can expect should he continue his Old Trafford career.
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