TWO MEN ENTER: Cantona VS Ronaldo - Who is the best Manchester United genius?

13 Responses to “TWO MEN ENTER: Cantona VS Ronaldo - Who is the best Manchester United genius?”

1. Severed
   on November 29th, 2007 2:03 pm

   No way. Cantona was brilliant for years, Cronaldo can be amazing and was easily the best player in England last season, but he’ll need a few more seasons like that to even be considered.

   Plus, I highly doubt he’d have the balls to kick a fan for giving him shit.

2. meekin_speakin
   on November 29th, 2007 2:20 pm

   cantona reigns supreme. cristiano can match him for ability but cantona’s brain was far superior to any of his peers at the time. He did the simple things exceptionaly well. His positional sense was second 2 none and He scored freely from assists from giggs from the wings with timely runs into the box. He sent the keeper the wrong way every time He hit a penalty (except once, but still scored).
   He was also capable of the extraordinary. unbelievable goals vs wimbeldon, sheffield united, sunderland, liverpool, qpr…….
   Long Live THE King!!

3. Spindle
   on November 29th, 2007 2:40 pm

   Ronaldo certainly is the best ball juggler the pull on the utd jersey but he doesn’t have the vision of Rooney or scholes, let alone Cantona! It isn’t just about finding a man with his final ball, it’s about finding the right man and doing the right things with the ball everytime - Ronaldo comes up short in this department. Talent does what it can, genius (Cantona) does what he must

4. Spindle
   on November 29th, 2007 2:40 pm

   Ronaldo certainly is the best ball juggler the pull on the utd jersey but he doesn’t have the vision of Rooney or scholes, let alone Cantona! It isn’t just about finding a man with his final ball, it’s about finding the right man and doing the right things with the ball everytime - Ronaldo comes up short in this department. Talent does what it can, genius (Cantona) does what he must

5. Steve
   on November 29th, 2007 2:49 pm

   Agreed Watching Ronaldo he seems very wasteful and frustrating at times. He gets alot of plaudits but i think players like scholes and Cantona were more important

6. Jim
   on November 29th, 2007 3:43 pm

   I’m not sure if SAF gave that comment enough thought before uttering it. I would agree with Spindle and Steve, all too often Ronaldo plays the “look at me” game and all to often it comes to nothing. There is more than being able to do tricks to being a genius.

7. Brady Better Than Ron
   on November 29th, 2007 8:44 pm

   Cantona had heart, guts and skill, - and a great flying drop-kick into the crowd. Ronnie is a diving show-pony ball juggling tosser, Brady better than both

8. soheel bashir
   on November 29th, 2007 9:19 pm

   i believe at Ronaldo’s current ability, Cantona is better, he had quality and his arragence made him look different class. But potentially if Ronaldo is this great now , so how good will he be at his peak?

9. Eujen
   on November 29th, 2007 9:55 pm

   In a few years ronaldo will be, because he hasnt gone to full potential yet.
   Cantona will always be a legend at Man United.

10. Spindle
    on November 29th, 2007 10:30 pm

    It’s obvious that SAF is trying to set higher standards for Ronaldo to improve his performances and get the most out of the player, both on the field and the number of years Ron will stay at UTD.

11. Anonymous
    on November 30th, 2007 11:09 pm

    dno not rely a fan of man u i just think ronaldo(winker) is an great player

12. Nyein Si thu
    on March 28th, 2008 3:14 am

    I like Cantona and Cristano Ronaldo was the favourite player.So I think they are equally great players.But I like Cantona very much.

13. Maxizel
    on March 28th, 2008 5:22 am

    i believe each player has their own special abilities in their own aspect of the game. but wad makes a great player, is how a player utilises his skills at the right time in a match, thus winning matches for their team. so to each player his best, during their time. Pele was the best during his time, Maradona was God-like during his time. Meaning to say, we can’t really compare Cantona with C.Ronaldo…they are both worlds apart. then again, both are special and gifted players in their own ways in a different timeline.

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