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Old 09-02-2004, 12:50 PM   #1032
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Originally Posted by Dazz
Examples: Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0, Alexei Smertin was BY FAR Chelsea's best player, but he didn't get man of the match, Eidur Gudjohnsen did, anyone watching the match will tell you that apart from the goal he did nothing.

When Manchester United played Millwall in the F.A Cup final, RvN got man of the match because he scored a penalty and a tap in, Ronaldo was clearly Man Of The Match, and played much better.

Those are just two examples off the top of my head, the point is, people remember the goalscores and thats why people think RvN is better then he is.
You do realise that sponsor's choice for MoM are always bullshit? No one actually pays any attention to them. Except you, obviously.

What about Van Nistelrooy's goal against Arsenal, where he skinned Sol Campbell, and took the ball into the box to chip it over the keeper? Didn't have to do much for that one either?

Van Nistelrooy is an all round great player. He's not Thierry Henry, but few players are. He's a pure striker, big and strong, and perfect for other attacking players to play off. I can only think you haven't actually played football yourself, Dazz, if you can't understand the benefits of a big man up front with brilliant technique and the ability to hold a ball up and link the play. His movement off the ball is also excellent, floating between defenders and straying into offside positions where they can't see him, only to come back on again before the ball is played to him.

Added to that, the amount of goals he gets, and you've got one of the best strikers in the world today.

And being there to tap them in is a talent in itself.
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