Tooj Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Now I know it's a bit early for such a thing, but these awards usually do tend to be decided already around this time of year for whatever reason, apart from perhaps Ronaldo getting it in '96. Cristiano's a shoe in for the award and does deserve it, I may not think he's the best around but going by form he definitely does deserve to win it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Darius Henderson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Although it pains me to say it, Ronaldo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LucaAltieri Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Yeah, Ronaldo... he's popular, plays for one of the big clubs, Portugal are doing well, champions league winner. No contest really. Should have had it last year too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 'shoe in' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Definitely has to be Ronaldo. Thoroughly deserves it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 'shoe in' I hate you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UV Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 It always goes to a player playing in Italy or Spain doesn't it. So, Ronaldo it is then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Go on then alan Smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gent Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Go on then alan Smith Remove your signature, it no longer stands Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Yeah, only one player in it this year. More interesting would be who will be runner-up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Arda Turan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I'm gonna be the devils advocate here Yes Ronaldo has been the best player at club level but to win the WPOTY award, one also has to do well at the international level just like past winners. For me Ronaldo has done squat at the international level. Wasn't even prominent in Portugal's quarter finals exit in WC 2006 (except for scoring the last penalty that took us out) and so far in Euro 2008, he is not the most impressive player for Portugal. If Portugal wins Euros or lose the finals and Ronaldo plays an important part in their achievement, then yes give the award to the boy. Otherwise, might be worth looking at someone who does well in this year's Euros and who has also performed well (though perhaps not to Ronaldo's standard) at club level. Bottom line, the WPOTY has to do well for both club and international football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I'm gonna be the devils advocate here Yes Ronaldo has been the best player at club level but to win the WPOTY award, one also has to do well at the international level just like past winners. For me Ronaldo has done squat at the international level. Wasn't even prominent in Portugal's quarter finals exit in WC 2006 (except for scoring the last penalty that took us out) and so far in Euro 2008, he is not the most impressive player for Portugal. If Portugal wins Euros or lose the finals and Ronaldo plays an important part in their achievement, then yes give the award to the boy. Otherwise, might be worth looking at someone who does well in this year's Euros and who has also performed well (though perhaps not to Ronaldo's standard) at club level. Bottom line, the WPOTY has to do well for both club and international football. Fair enough, but who would you suggest instead of Ronaldo then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 One of the spanish lads, if they win it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I'm gonna be the devils advocate here Yes Ronaldo has been the best player at club level but to win the WPOTY award, one also has to do well at the international level just like past winners. For me Ronaldo has done squat at the international level. Wasn't even prominent in Portugal's quarter finals exit in WC 2006 (except for scoring the last penalty that took us out) and so far in Euro 2008, he is not the most impressive player for Portugal. If Portugal wins Euros or lose the finals and Ronaldo plays an important part in their achievement, then yes give the award to the boy. Otherwise, might be worth looking at someone who does well in this year's Euros and who has also performed well (though perhaps not to Ronaldo's standard) at club level. Bottom line, the WPOTY has to do well for both club and international football. Ronaldo's been fairly important to Portugal this year, if you're going by stats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Although i think Messi is the better player it surely has to be Ronaldo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Although i think Messi is the better player it surely has to be Ronaldo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex20 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hmm, if Portugal somehow don't make it pas the quarter finals and Holland goes to the finals or even wins it, you reckon the award could be given to Sneijder ? Still, Ronaldo prolly deserves it, though I HATE the prick, ah well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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