Agree with that. There were a couple of games this season in which he was the worst player on the pitch. One in particular was nothing short of shocking.
He wanted better players around him, he got them.
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Agree with that. There were a couple of games this season in which he was the worst player on the pitch. One in particular was nothing short of shocking.
He wanted better players around him, he got them.
He is definitely not as big a loss as he would have been a few seasons ago. Don't get me wrong I would like him to stay but if he really wants to go then let's cash in on him.
When you're done being emotional it might be worth considering that he "requested a transfer" 2 weeks ago.
I thought it was common knowledge that Rooney told Fergie he wanted to leave? Basically requesting a transfer.
I'm disappointed that he's off, but oh well. It's his career, he has every right to want to leave. Hopefully we'll get a good fee for him, and potentially use that money to sign a player of the same caliber in midfield or something.
Well at least now all the Falcao and Lewandowski rumours make sense. Replace a striker with a striker.
I really dont think Scholes is the kind of person to joke about something if theres no truth in it. He's very smart when it comes to not adding pressure and speculation. Wouldnt surprise me if its true about asking to move on
RvP with Kagawa behind him is far stronger than replacing either with Rooney.
I don't think it will be a big loss as long as we get a good price for him and reinvest it. If we signed Bale and a CM we would be laughing;
----Carrick ----- CM
Nani -- Kagawa -- Bale
----------RvP
That is a hell of a lineup. Life will go on after Rooney and I'm not convinced he is worth all the drama. It's probably just being downplayed by the club so as to not interfere with the more important events of SAF and Scholes retiring. After the season ends I'm sure the truth will come out and he will be gone.
Not convinced we would need a other striker - RvP, Welbeck and Hernandez is enough if we aren't regularly playing 2 strikers. CM and the wings are higher priority for me, even if Rooney goes.
Bet365 has him 1/2 to leave this summer.
I don't think it will be a big loss as long as we get a good price for him and reinvest it. If we signed Bale and a CM we would be laughing;
----Carrick ----- CM
Nani -- Kagawa -- Bale
----------RvP
That is a hell of a lineup. Life will go on after Rooney and I'm not convinced he is worth all the drama. It's probably just being downplayed by the club so as to not interfere with the more important events of SAF and Scholes retiring. After the season ends I'm sure the truth will come out and he will be gone.
Not convinced we would need a other striker - RvP, Welbeck and Hernandez is enough if we aren't regularly playing 2 strikers. CM and the wings are higher priority for me, even if Rooney goes.
Bet365 has him 1/2 to leave this summer.
Hmmmm how well do you know him?
They are both more number 9s. Of course we could move RVP back. He could easily play there.
Enough to know he isnt Joey Barton making jokes on sensitive subjects. How well do you not know him?
Simply because a player has decided that their career would be better served by leaving doesn't mean that matters can't be handled in a dignified frank fashion, not with Rooney apparently.
Of all the players, Scholes lets slip the news! 
There was nothing in what Scholes said, I thought it was pretty obviously a joke. Rooney not making the bench is all the confirmation you need, though.
I love how people still cling on with Nani in these teams, when its clear he's further outs of favour than probably anyone else at the club.
RVP auditioning for the role tonight!
Lets not forget that if Wayne really does exit, we will want to buy a striker that can bring in the 20+ goals a season that he gives us. I suppose Lewandowski and Falcao are about as prolific as they come in front of goal these days.
We've also been blessed with RVP being relatively injury free this year, but you can't expect him to play every match next year and there will be plenty of squad rotation. Losing Rooney would mean a big chunk of playing time has opened up for someone to take up.
According to those who know him, he doesn't joke, even when he's laughing.
We don't know if he's off, his transfer request was refused according to the story and it will be up to Moyes if he stays.
It was strongly rumored that Rooneys camp leaked both stories, transfer and Fergie retirement. So this is probably punishment .
It was strongly rumored that Rooneys camp leaked both stories, transfer and Fergie retirement. So this is probably punishment .
Agree it's one hell of a line up! But I cannot for a second see us getting Bale
True, who am I to argue with his mates.
RVP has played a number of games in the 10 role Rooney has usually played. RVP has been picked with Hernandez on a number of occasions and played there each time and the partnership looked healthy enough
Btw Scholes didnt say it was a joke. Bloke on sky did.
Btw Scholes didnt say it was a joke. Bloke on sky did.
Of all the players, Scholes lets slip the news!
What exactly did he say?
There is also that Japanese lad called Kagawa who would do well in the #10 role.
Rooney may have dissapointed us as fans but lets not fool ourselves about his talent. He has performed wonders for us over his years at the club and as been a great legendary player for us.
If he wants to leave, he's a tit and I won't shed a single tear but let's not pretend will wont miss him.
If he wants to leave, he's a tit and I won't shed a single tear but let's not pretend will wont miss him.
How did Rooneys camp know before anyone else?
Honestly you lot would swallow anything.
Im sure he will get plenty of playing time regardless of whether its central or out wide.
If as expected both Nani and Rooney are gone then surely we will bring in another striker to bolster the ranks.
This thread isn't about Nani but I can see him staying if Moyes gives him some reassurances.
I can't recall where I heard it but didn't he say he would stay if Spurs got CL football? If they fail to qualify I could see him starting to get itchy feet - United would be a good choice as we have/had his idols in Giggs and Ronaldo here.
While we shouldn't fool ourselves about his talent, we should also remember that his talent isn't irreplaceable. Another 20+ goals a season striker and creativity focus shifted deeper into midfield and out on the wings and United will quickly move forward.
Granted hes a talent but realistically since that season where he acted like a prat to get a better contract hes not exactly set the world a light has he? When he did sign i'll agree it was some of the best we've seen of him but since hes really been hit and miss, this season (while he has impressive stats) has been really off the pace.
We will miss him but not as much as a couple of years ago that's for sure, I'd rather see Kagawa play a more creative role than Rooney
Really?
He is talented, but one we can live without. What may hurt is the likelihood that we may have made some decision to build with him in mind.
Definitely, I think this season hes had a handful of games where I've thought hes looked good in that role. The other times he just looks wasteful and uninterested even though that's supposed to be where "he wants to play".
"Sometimes as a player you make bad choices and bad decisions … sometimes you say things you shouldn't. I want to be here for the next 10 years. Just look at Giggs and Scholes … they're an example to us all. And let's be honest, where else can you go from here?"
remember 95-96 season, it is time for ando, nani AND ROON to leave.
Rooney set to collect his medal. Looks happy. He's staying.
He's done a John Terry
What a cheer he got, nicely done Old Trafford.
mixed reaction really....
Some boo's in there after the initial cheer.
One of the biggest cheers but some boos
And Fergie barely shook his hand compared to the other players. The only ones who got less of a hug were the lads on crutches.
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