The Boot: Adebayor, Torres Or Ronaldo?

PHB · 09-03-2008 02:40PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

I'm sorry, but I think while Torres is a good finisher, he is nowhere near the qualities of say Van Nist in finishing. If anything, finishing is the worst part of his game. His incredible dribbling skills, movement, pace make him score a lot of goals, but his finishing isn't anywhere near that standard.

evad_lhorg · 09-03-2008 02:43PM

Im going with Torres here. Id love to see Ronaldo do it but I cant seee it lasting the length of the season.

Tusky · 09-03-2008 03:10PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

PHB wrote: »

I'm sorry, but I think while Torres is a good finisher, he is nowhere near the qualities of say Van Nist in finishing. If anything, finishing is the worst part of his game. His incredible dribbling skills, movement, pace make him score a lot of goals, but his finishing isn't anywhere near that standard.

I agree. I'd go as far as saying Torres is an excellent finisher. Really really clinical. However, RVN is arguably the finest finisher in the world.

I read lots of reports that Torres missed alot of chances and wasnt very clinical. I dont know if he has improved since coming to Liverpool or if the reports were false, but it couldnt be further from the truth. The only game that his finishing could be questioned was against Newcastle, away.

mayordenis · 09-03-2008 03:16PM

i'm glad this has been backed up i was taking the piss with the liverpool players not scoring because we have babel benayoun kuyt and if crouch gets a few games are all very capable of being in double figures in all comps for the season, so liverpools goals are coming from pretty much everywhere, shockingly riise is yet to score, usually gets 6 or 7, but when utd score it tends to be ronaldo or one of two others, pretty much the same at arsenal.
all 3 can win it and i couldn't call it.

Nailz · 09-03-2008 03:19PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

Ronaldo will keep his place I think, but Torres is fantasic and I think will finish second. Adebayor has slowed down a bit, I say he'd oly get 3/4 more goals an that's it...

Nailz · 09-03-2008 03:21PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

machiavellianme wrote: »

To add to that, Voronin has scored 3 and made one assist while Anderson has one paltry assist to his name. Its official Voronin is better than Anderson.

Ronaldo will probably get the golden boot tho, unfortunately. Though for all his ability, his attitude is abismal. Whinging about not being able to do his skills or if he doesnt get a penalty or free and waving imaginary cards. Torres on the other hand keeps quiet does what he has to and gets on with it, fighting for every half chance. I dont really follow Adebayor so I'm not sure of his attitude apart from the whole Bendtner fiasco but I feel that winning the Golden Boot would be far more dignified if whoever it is manages to remain professional throughout and leads by example.

Whinge-whinge, moan-moan! :rolleyes:

Unearthly · 09-03-2008 03:31PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

Ronaldo will probably pip it though

but I hope not, he is a horrible man. One time I was in Manchester walking down the street and he threw a rock at me. What kind of carry on is that for a top scorer?

eZe^ · 09-03-2008 03:32PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

Tusky wrote: »

I read lots of reports that Torres missed alot of chances and wasnt very clinical. I dont know if he has improved since coming to Liverpool or if the reports were false, but it couldnt be further from the truth.

It was very very suspect, I watched alot of Atletico Madrid games over the past couple of seasons and he always struck me as a 'jack of all trades, master of none' style finisher. He has improved immensely since joining the EPL in all departments.

kryogen · 09-03-2008 03:42PM

machiavellianme wrote: »

To add to that, Voronin has scored 3 and made one assist while Anderson has one paltry assist to his name. Its official Voronin is better than Anderson.

Ronaldo will probably get the golden boot tho, unfortunately. Though for all his ability, his attitude is abismal. Whinging about not being able to do his skills or if he doesnt get a penalty or free and waving imaginary cards. Torres on the other hand keeps quiet does what he has to and gets on with it, fighting for every half chance. I dont really follow Adebayor so I'm not sure of his attitude apart from the whole Bendtner fiasco but I feel that winning the Golden Boot would be far more dignified if whoever it is manages to remain professional throughout and leads by example.

sigh, dont make me pull up some videos of Torres being blown over by the wind please, christ just because people play for your team doesnt make them saints, and ours arent devils, literally speaking.... that goes both ways of course

i just noticed your sissoko did more then Anderson comment also, how do you explain this? because he scored a goal? is that all that counts these days. his contribution to the team this year has been excellent, especially for a 19 year old who hadnt played for so long and has to get used to a new country and team

grames_bond · 09-03-2008 03:44PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

Unearthly wrote: »

Ronaldo will probably pip it though

but I hope not, he is a horrible man. One time I was in Manchester walking down the street and he threw a rock at me. What kind of carry on is that for a top scorer?

you must have brought it on yourself....did you insult his hair or something?!

ROCKMAN · 09-03-2008 03:51PM

Unearthly wrote: »

Ronaldo will probably pip it though

but I hope not, he is a horrible man. One time I was in Manchester walking down the street and he threw a rock at me. What kind of carry on is that for a top scorer?

He only done it, because your family asked him to

NICE GUYS REPECT MOTHERS REQUESTS

Galvasean · 09-03-2008 03:52PM

Fernando Torres (19)

grames_bond wrote: »

you must have brought it on yourself....did you insult his hair or something?!

He must throw a lot of rocks...

machiavellianme · 09-03-2008 03:57PM

Nailz wrote: »

Whinge-whinge, moan-moan!

Precisely, thats exactly what Ronaldo does.

Nailz · 09-03-2008 04:01PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

machiavellianme wrote: »

Precisely, thats exactly what Ronaldo does.

Yes, that's right... :rolleyes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVb2gbMtN3I

Oh dear, what did you say??

Unearthly · 09-03-2008 04:03PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

Nailz wrote: »

Oh dear, what did you say??

Probably say he doesn't have flashplayer

Nailz · 09-03-2008 04:06PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

Unearthly wrote: »

Probably say he doesn't have flashplayer

kryogen · 09-03-2008 04:10PM

Nailz wrote: »

Yes, that's right... :rolleyes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVb2gbMtN3I

Oh dear, what did you say??

i dont think i will ever get tired of watching that video, its still in my favorites on youtube! some other good ones there too actually. you gotta love the scousers selective memory when it comes to this kind of stuff!! at least ronaldo doesnt come out and give interviews talking about people damaging the game for doing the same things he does!

machiavellianme · 09-03-2008 04:14PM

Nailz wrote: »

Yes, that's right... :rolleyes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVb2gbMtN3I

Oh dear, what did you say??

What has Gerrards foolish actions to do with the current motion? A few instances (many going years back) does not compare to the wholesale theatrics offered by Ronaldo on a weekly basis. Torres has yet to make any such comments and will typically be back on his feet quickly after a tackle. You sir, were burned by my previous witty retort and had to resort to Youtube footage of something on a complete tangent to the Torres Vs Ronaldo vs Adebayor for the Golden Boot debate. I commend you for you debating supremacy. Yes, Gerrard being silly deems Ronaldo an inspired genius who is always wronged by referees by default.

MementoMori · 09-03-2008 04:15PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

I voted for Ronaldo mainly cos he's ahead and cos the Pool have a tough run-in. Also cos i don'twant to put the mockers on Fernando

Nailz · 09-03-2008 04:27PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

machiavellianme wrote: »

What has Gerrards foolish actions to do with the current motion? A few instances (many going years back) does not compare to the wholesale theatrics offered by Ronaldo on a weekly basis. Torres has yet to make any such comments and will typically be back on his feet quickly after a tackle. I commend you for you debating supremacy. Yes, Gerrard being silly deems Ronaldo an inspired genius who is always wronged by referees by default.

machiavellianme wrote: »

Precisely, thats exactly what Ronaldo does.

1. You answered your own question.
2. There was only 1 comment from Torres there, but he was on about what Gerrard said about diving...

machiavellianme wrote: »

You sir, were burned by my previous witty retort and had to resort to Youtube footage of something on a complete tangent to the Torres Vs Ronaldo vs Adebayor for the Golden Boot debate.

O RLY? I think you should take a look back at your 2nd quote...

mayordenis · 09-03-2008 04:34PM

you can at least argue that gerrard was fouled in most of those, at least we dont have to put up with the rolling and fake agony that utd fans have to put up with,
and dont start this because the most disgusting nowhere near anyone dive was from rooney(against arsenal) who has come out with similar anti-thaetric comments to gerrard.
so sshhh

machiavellianme · 09-03-2008 04:35PM

Nailz wrote: »

1. You answered your own question.

1. How exactly?
2. You're wrong.
Listing things numerically makes them seem more comprehensive and truthful.

3. Doesnt it?

jank · 09-03-2008 04:46PM

Fernando Torres (19)

Rvp

Nailz · 09-03-2008 04:55PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

machiavellianme wrote: »

1. How exactly?
2. You're wrong.
Listing things numerically makes them seem more comprehensive and truthful.
3. Doesnt it?

I said it in another thread today, and it doesn't seem to catch on...
I don't like stating the obvious.

machiavellianme · 09-03-2008 04:58PM

Nailz wrote: »

I said it in another thread today, and it doesn't seem to catch on...
I don't like stating the obvious.

But you'll link to it?

PHB · 09-03-2008 05:03PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

jank wrote: »

Rvp

I'm still pissed off he got injuried. Personally I thought he was a dead cert to win it, but then he kept getting injuried, 20 quid down the drain

grames_bond · 09-03-2008 05:10PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

Galvasean wrote: »

He must throw a lot of rocks...

as much as i like ron, he probly throws like a girl!

Nailz · 09-03-2008 05:12PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

machiavellianme wrote: »

But you'll link to it?

Link the obvious of what? As much as I don't like the obvious, I don't like the vauge. So, c'mon scouser, tell us what you're on about!

Dubit10 · 09-03-2008 05:45PM

machiavellianme wrote: »

Why? Because Archimedes has a signature that says so?
AIG would be more aptly used in "Anderson Isnt Great"
Sissoko did more this year than Anderson did.

Utd's run in does leave a lot of room for Ronaldo to extend that lead, particularly the next 2 games, but Fergie may start resting players like he did last year. Arsenal and Liverpool with only one prolific striker each, cant afford such luxuries so it might be a tight run in yet.

It's called sarcasm mate.:rolleyes:

Nailz · 09-03-2008 05:58PM

Emmanuel Adebayor (19)

Yeah, a wee bit like Dubit's sig...

The Boot: Adebayor, Torres Or Ronaldo?

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