Ronaldinho

[SammyKojoe]

My first thought was god no...Second thought no....Then I look at what we have in terms of a squad. I don't care how old he is/how far he has declined as a player he is still better than Faurlin/Henry/O'Neil by a million miles.

So if he improves the squad/team then sign him up

[Factamondo]

slow,overweight,moody,skillful...............wait thats adel!

[parm21]

but will help sell out every home game .

[Midgeyboy]

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For christ sake........NNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOO!!!

[Factamondo]

the shirt sales alone would pay his way!

[Hertford Hoop]

Robinbastewardinho

[Factamondo]

just to watch him bamboozle terry again be worth it!

[ArthurQPR_NYC]

Having youtubed him he looks like he has great potential, worth a cheeky punt IMO. Discuss?

[Nick]

Sorry but Ronaldinho and qpr just don't go... sorry but they don't!

[Burnside]

Rather get Walter Pandiani

[Graham Norton]

It's a weird one, my initial reaction like many others is 'God No!' with instant flash backs to the likes of Park.

However as others have said he WAS one of the worlds best, has been playing regularly in a fairly decent league (Averaging a goal every 3 games) and would probably be a merchandising boost (I know we've been their before!)... I'd give him a go depending on how long a contract he'd want and what sort of wages he'd demand, although I imagine the latter will be somewhat ridiculous.

[Del]

He was the best player in the world at one point but no thanks. 34 yrs old and the geezas slower than Kranjcar. Everyone saying sign him up probably haven't watched him play for about 5 years. Leave these players alone arry, youth and pace is what we need now. We got our fair share of golden oldies

I suggest you watch footage of him from only last season.... Theres a goals and assist video. Saying he's slower than Krancjar is laughable when Niko only has 1st gear and reverse...!!

There are plenty of examples that he's not lost his acceleration one bit and can skin players for fun. Also one thing i noticed, which i hadnt really noted when in his hey day and he just bamboozled everyone, was how superb his range of passing and vision was. Some of his creativity, passing and assists were superb. Could we not benefit from someone like that...?

[nasser95]

I suggest you watch footage of him from only last season.... Theres a goals and assist video. Saying he's slower than Krancjar is laughable when Niko only has 1st gear and reverse...!!

There are plenty of examples that he's not lost his acceleration one bit and can skin players for fun. Also one thing i noticed, which i hadnt really noted when in his hey day and he just bamboozled everyone, was how superb his range of passing and vision was. Some of his creativity, passing and assists were superb. Could we not benefit from someone like that...?

People here just want to judge someone on their age, if you listen to Van Gaal's interview with sky, he talks about how age doesn't matter to him and what matters is the character. But i notice when he says it, people react like it makes total sense and they have no qualms with it. But then if Harry says the same thing in a different way (The right sort) everyone breaks into a frenzy about it. The man would destroy every single defender in the world still in a one on one situation, he is still bloody fast and he is strong and tall as well. He has a great goalscoring record and as you mentioned, his vision and creativity is excellent for passing but also his shooting is scarily brilliant, the technique he has is unmatchable today and he could definitely be a huge asset. Also might help get Adel's head straight and help him put in a shift if the person who without a doubt is one of his idols is helping him develop his game, in the same way Rio will for Caulker.

[Grifter]

Cesar
G.Johnson Caulker Rio Lescott
Giggs(cheeky punt) Barry
Ronaldinho Lampard VanDerVart
Defoe

If the only requirement of a signing is that they improve the squad on paper (as some are suggesting), then it's in the club's interest to construct the side above.
Any objections?

[Del]

Cesar
G.Johnson Caulker Rio Lescott
Giggs(cheeky punt) Barry
Ronaldinho Lampard VanDerVart
Defoe

If the only requirement of a signing is that they improve the squad on paper (as some are suggesting), then it's in the club's interest to construct the side above.
Any objections?

Who said anything about only needing to "improve the squad on paper"?

Certain players, regardless of age, would improve the side on the pitch......