Manchester United skipper Ryan Giggs has defended Cristiano
Ronaldo's decision to take a penalty against Derby County yesterday
even as Carlos Tevez was on a hat-trick.
Ronaldos decision to take the penalty last evening against Derby
County may have a sparked a debate in the media about the
Portuguese being selfish, but not in the dressing room.
The Red Devils were leading 3-1 when the referee awarded a penalty
to United, with Carlos Tevez on a hat-trick.
The United number seven scored from the spot and added his name to
the scorers' list, when there were suggestions that Tevez - himself
good from the spot - should have been allowed.
Captain Ryan Giggs spoke out in support of Ronaldo saying: Penalty
takers should always take penalties, simple as that. If we got an
important penalty in the next couple of weeks then Cristianos
scoring one today will give him the confidence to do it
again.
Central defender Rio Ferdinand believes that one must keep aside
the sentiments while playing football.
Its professionalism. If the game was 1-1, Ronaldo would have
taken the penalty. Sentiment doesnt really come into it.
Were a professional team and I sure it means nothing to
Carlos.
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson agreed with his players and said:
"Cristiano is the regular penalty kick taker and I can understand
him wanting to take it.
"It would have been great for Carlos to get his hat-trick, but its
also important for Ronaldo to keep his goalscoring run going.
When youre on a run like Cristiano is (12 goals in the last nine
matches) you want him to keep it going. Its the same for any
player; it helps to keep your confidence high.
Hmm..whats your say?
