RUUD ON RONALDO

Last updated : 19 August 2003 By editor

"It was fantastic the way he showed his qualities," Ruud said.

"It was his debut, he is 18 years old and wearing the number seven on his back and he was not frightened at all. He just came on the pitch and showed what he is about. It's great that such a great talent has joined United and we, as players, want to help him to keep it going He is very grown-up for his age and looks very good, but he is still young, so we have to be careful.”

"We have to help him and guide him through the Premiership, and that's what we will do because a player with his qualities is always worth that."

Jay-Jay Okocha added:

"Ronaldo brought a different style of play to the United game when he came on and we found it difficult to cope with him. To bring on such a player at that moment in the game was a great change by the manager. He is a great talent without any doubt."

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce said:

"I couldn't believe what he did “

“I think Sir Alex might get criticised for using him sparingly but he will not rush him. He is very similar in stature to Ryan Giggs when he broke into the side at 18."