On this day 23 April 2001

http://youtu.be/tRcOvw5sKsg

Never a massive Ruud fan to be honest. That goal against arsenal was incredible though, as were the ones against villa in that fa cup match, what a night that was.

Not his fault given the team around him at times, but 1 title in 5 years during the Fergie prem years is a pretty poor return all things considered. Great finisher, but for me we struggled a bit when he was around. The 4-5-1 didn't help, but for me he isn't a utd great. Oh and that last 12-18months his effort was minimal. One of the best all-time Fergie decisions was £#%&!ing him off and putting faith in Ronaldo

That said, would love to see him coaching Welbz.

Originally Posted by Nani

Never a massive Ruud fan to be honest.

Always mention it, but Villa away in the Cup. £#%&!ing hell. One of the greatest ever nights to be a red.

I £#%&!ing love him.

Originally Posted by Switching Off

Still trying to decide whether he was part of the problem or an unfortunate bystander, but ultimately we went through our worst spell in the prem years when he was around and were a lot better after he went. Then again, most of that era can be blamed on Barthesz Howard, Carroll, Blanc amongst others. Would have Rooney over him most days though.

Originally Posted by The Watcher

Always mention it, but Villa away in the Cup. £#%&!ing hell. One of the greatest ever nights to be a red.

I £#%&!ing love him.

My Mum still brings that night up every now and then, because me and my dad were so buzzing when we got home £#%&!ing great night!

He was a great player but it wasn't a really successful time for us, he was most effective in his first 2 seasons I reckon. He was never the same after his injury in 2005 sadly.

Originally Posted by Mr Castro

He was a great player but it wasn't a really successful time for us, he was most effective in his first 2 seasons I reckon. He was never the same after his injury in 2005 sadly.

It was a motivational thing imo. He still went on to score a ton of goals in Spain.

Love Ruud too, one of our current problems is insufficient Dutchness.

Defo Ruud over Rooney IMO

Originally Posted by The Watcher

Always mention it, but Villa away in the Cup. £#%&!ing hell. One of the greatest ever nights to be a red.

I £#%&!ing love him.

quantum goonage......was in the Gods at Villa Park in 99 so couldn't get on the picth when Giggsy scored, made up for it this time

the train journey back to Piccadilly was literally bouncing and the emptying of the buffet bar before we had left Brum was incredible scenage

Love Ruud goalscoring monster. Was really pissed off with him after the 2006 Cup Final.

Ruud Van Nistelrooy: 'I Cherish Those Five Years At Manchester United'

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013...n_4157640.html

In my top 3 all time united players....

A complete legend. A natural born goal scorer.

Originally Posted by HotChip

Love Ruud goalscoring monster. Was really pissed off with him after the 2006 Cup Final.

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yeah if only he had scored one of those West Ham pens eh

Originally Posted by Bunker Buster

In my top 3 all time united players....

A complete legend. A natural born goal scorer.

Bunks knows.

Only ever experienced Ruud hate online. Every IRL red I know adores him. Impossible not to if you followed United at that time imo. A hero.

Highbury 2003

Originally Posted by £#%&! KFC

yeah if only he had scored one of those West Ham pens eh

He was anonymous that day.

2005.

Originally Posted by HotChip

He was anonymous that day.
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well given that he wasn't playing I guess he was.....

Originally Posted by Bunker Buster

In my top 3 all time united players....

A complete legend. A natural born goal scorer.

£#%&!ing loved Ruud. Great chant too. Simple yet effective.

Thanks for posting this thread....

Such great memories...

Moyes-less united is nothing but Joy...

Ruud was £#%&!ing immense. One chance bang... Not like the fat scouse @#%&!.

Originally Posted by Mr_Ed

Ruud was £#%&!ing immense. One chance bang... Not like the fat scouse @#%&!.