Apologies for the night
I can not predict what will happen. But I still text back: OK. So he calls. First Ruud said the odd thing: stick some injury, now healed, not the courts ... something. And then he said the real intention: "I'm calling to apologize for his behavior last year at United."
I like people who know sorry. I always admired that. In modern culture, people forget that there is a word "sorry" existed. The player easily sink into delusion because coaches, clubs, media, representatives or friends constantly compliment them. It's great to have someone to call and say "I was wrong, I apologize."
Ruud no further explanation about the apology. Maybe I should take the opportunity to ask: "Why did it end to that mess?". I know there are two or three clubs in the Premier League are interested in him, but that's not why Ruud wants to apologize. He does not need to mend the relationship with Manchester United to play for another club in England. Perhaps the reason is simply Ruud has matured only.
The change of Ruud
After his second season at MU , we negotiate with Ruud on signing new contract and he ordered into which a special provision . Accordingly Ruud will be entitled to join Real Madrid , Real Madrid and only if MU received a certain amount . One format breaks the contract terms . I think Van Nistelrooy will not do it if we did not give in and accept the terms signed , and if the contract is not signed , then we risk losing him next season . So we fill it at 35 million pounds , the price that we believe enough to discourage all potential customers , including Real Madrid . But at the moment the pen to sign the contract then Ruud has changed . Change quickly horrible . The first signs of trouble in our relationship is Ruud constantly complaining about Ronaldo with Carlos Queiroz , however, the situation is still under control . Then Ruud moving sight to Gary Neville , and David Bellion , but Ronaldo is still the main goal .
By the end of season 2004/ 05 , we have the FA Cup final against Arsenal and Van Nistelrooy played very badly. Wednesday before his agent , Rodger Linse , met with David Gill and say that Ruud wants to leave . David said that we will have a final on Saturday , and it probably is not the best time to suggest major center- transferable . Feedback Linse said Van Nistelrooy is the team is showing signs of slowing down and he does not believe Manchester United can win the Champions League . Can not do that with the young players , the likes of Rooney or Ronaldo .
After the finals , David Linse call and tell him to meet me to Ruud . We entered into negotiations in ' on the door ' for Real Madrid will not pay 35 million pounds for him ( I think that's why Ruud was proposed to go ) . Ruud said he could not wait for Rooney and Ronaldo matured , though I advised him their mentor and it was confirmed that two players is extremely brilliant . Finally I promised reinforcements in the summer , said Ruud please be patient and he agrees to stay .
Straw cups
In season 2005/ 06 we signed the contract with Vidic and Evra , two indirect cause most trouble during Ruud at Manchester . When we reached the Carling Cup final , Saha I put the ice because he has played in this arena throughout the season . I told Ruud : " It is not fair if I do not use Saha , but I know he wants to play and I hope he will substitute " . We're totally overwhelmed Wigan and I saw it was a great opportunity to Evra and Vidic enjoy winning a trophy with Manchester United . I'm sure Ruud : " I will let them play a little bit ." That's two people change my last and Ruud said : " He is the map .... " . I will always remember those words . Unbelievable . The other players told him to " be careful manners ."
But I know there is an end . After that incident , his attitude increasingly worse . Before the final game of the season that we have to win Charlton , Saha injury but I do not think I can choose Ruud . Carlos to his room and said : " Go home , where he will not pitch . We can not accept the way he behaved during the past week . " In the previous week , Ruud Ronaldo kicked on the training ground and said : " What are you gonna do ? Tips yours, dad ? " . He was referring to Carlos ( who always pay attention and care because of compatriot Ronaldo ) , not the real father of Ronaldo . But Ronaldo's father had just died , and not long before Ronaldo was understandably angry .
I do not know why the change Ruud . I do not know if that is the way to find his way out of Old Trafford or not , but it certainly does not make the other players respect him more . It is regrettable achievements scored by Ruud is really impressive . He is one of the greatest strikers in the history of MU , a classic -style Italian striker , who never moved or split off the ball . In 1960 , Juventus have a striker called Pietro Anastasi , who contributes virtually nothing to the game but will surprise the winning goal scored . Van Nistelrooy is also such type of player . The team needs to create opportunities for him , but Ruud own ability and perfect finish are the most goals scored in accordance style " steal eggs ."