Get Footie News by RSSWho Else Loves the Bench More than Ruud?
Ruud Van Nistelrooy is finally happy to settle down in his dream team, Real Madrid, after he fell out of grace from Alex Ferguson over Christian Ronaldo and his antics. As posted previously, no matter what Alex Ferguson says, Ruud is going to be dealt out of Manchester United, and true enough it did not take too long to kick him out of the English club.
He is a very happy man to play in what he calls as the greatest team in the world; he adds that he is somehow nervous on his move to a team like Real. What? If I may ask, what is he nervous of? Sitting on the bench?
Remember he was so pissed off at Manchester United for diminished playing time including losing his starting spot on a competitive lineup which includes Saha, Rooney, Ronaldo and now, newly repositioned Alan Smith? But wait, what the hell is this guy celebrating about on his transfer to Real Madrid when he will be competiting against Robinho, Cassano, Ronaldo and Raul for a starting lineup spot?
He doesn’t get it really, but had he opened his eyes more then there are lots of clubs out there that could afford giving him much playing time than what Real is about to offer him.
Gone are the days of his footballing dominance. Gone are the days which made him the highest scoring European in elite Manchester United. For the next three years, Ruud is going to love the bench more than any striker in Real Madrid. He was acquired for the sole purpose of helping and giving advice to younger, more productive talents in Robinho and Cassano. And from time to time, once in every long journey he could be asked to provide some leadership to the team while playing on the field. Role Model Ruud if you ask me.
The best thing he could do is remain in-love with the bench and use that opportunity for a coaching future.
Good luck to your new career…
