ONE TRICK PONY

Last updated : 21 May 2004 By Editor

John O'Shea thanks himself for getting Ronaldo to Old Trafford and also gives an insight on English lessons the United way.

"For such a young player, Cristiano's physique and technique are incredible,"
said O'Shea.

"He gives defenders nightmares because he just keeps going at them. I think I
got him his move to United because that night in Lisbon I couldn't stop him.

"The people who say he is a one-trick pony obviously don't watch him properly.
That one trick they are talking about still fools defenders and believe me, he has another 10 in his locker.

"Apart from swear words, the language is still a bit of a problem to him but
football-wise we are talking about one of the best talents in Europe. There is no
doubt in my mind that he is going to become one of the biggest stars in the
game."

However he knows to all to well that next season will be the one that counts

"In your first season, you can surprise the opposition and mistakes are quickly
forgotten," he said.

"In your second, your errors are highlighted. People know more about your game and you have to adapt.

"These are things any young player has to be aware of but the way we are
brought up at United, you recognise it anyway.

"The manager and staff know exactly how to help the young players and I'm sure it won't be a problem."