He always comes up with a couple of stunners a season.
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- Goals
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- Assists
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- Yellow cards
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The imbalance was trying to fit in 3 players that clearly could not all fit into one team, and having a midfield without a midfielder in it whilst we watched Mata/Herrera sit on the bench for weeks, not to mention an unfamiliar system with 3 at the back for ages. I'd argue that if RVP was in the side at the moment (as the lone striker) he would make an impact, he has shown glimpses in some games and is sure still handy to have around. This is the most balanced our side has looked all season and why's that? Players are mostly playing in proper positions, and ones they are comfortable with, so it makes sense for our best form to come with it.
Was nowhere near as bad as some are making out.
Most importantly, he score goals when playing up front. Sixth in eight games since LVG came to his senses and moved him up.
Agreed
Quite honestly, we are lucky that Falcao has been absolute crap. Whether LVG wanted Falcao in that ridiculous setup or not (he may have been forced to by the cost of getting him), the decision to not play him was made up for everybody with his poor performances. Even if RVP wasn't injured, there was every reason to bench Falcao and put Rooney back where he belongs, at striker. I don't think we would be playing quite as well without Mata and Herrera together, but if we just had Herrera in the game and Rooney-RVP up front, we still would've improved.
He's always been a great goalscorer of great goals. World class.
Was wondering when we'd see his customary worldie goal this season.
Couple more in the locker yet as well, I reckon. Hopefully being reserved for City and/or Arsenal and/or Chelsea.
So, he can't control a ball played into his feet, but give him one when it's about 8ft in the air that's no problem?!
What a feckin' goal.
What a feckin' goal.
I admire his determination, he kept driving for victory. His persistence has created some goals this season. He has proven to me that he deserves to be captain for his spirit as much as his performance.
Rooney is a mysterious player. I cannot think of a player who can have performances ranging from Sunday league player level to world class like him. Great goal, the power generated from a not so easy position was impressive.
Needs 6 more for 300 career goals as a professional (club and country). 17 for Everton, 230 for United, 47 for England.
However shit he may debatably have been besides the goal, we are better off as a team with him up front vs RVP or Falcao. Every match without them just serves to underline that.
Very poor game, outstanding goal though - up there with Angel as our goal of the season.
Juan says hello.
A stunning, stunning goal, didn't think he was too bad overall either. Loved the celebration after the goal too, the team seems to have a great spirit.
Reminded me of this goal:
Sensational finish.
Sensational finish.
Average game but more then made up for it with that stunning goal. Impressive.
My lord, the compilation of 'Rooney's greatest goals' once he retires is going to be absolutely incredible.
I actually thought he was decent today, and I'm not his biggest fan.
I didn't see the game but after watching the highlights I think the ''Rooney was poor'' posts are a bit over the top, he should of had a penalty early in the game, he scored a unreal goal and assisted our third goal after fighting and winning the ball.
Not his best game but great goal. He's a brilliant finisher.
Terrible performance, ridiculously good goal.
Rooney was just electrical at that time. He was still young so you wondered just how far he could go. Every time he got the ball in the final third he would run at defences and they'd shit themselves.
Played like shite then scored a screamer. That'll do.
Ruud, Rooney, and Ronaldo all in one side. 
His second half performance was better compared to first and what a stunning goal was that.That was clear penalty but he goes for excessive appeal for which referee in any case never going to change his mind his desicion.
That's why they call them highlights
. Only joking, his effort is not questioned, but him, Fellani and Carrick seemed to give the ball away, or be a bit lethargic for most of the match.Utterly brilliant finish. He is absolute top quality, could play for any team in the world and we are a much much better side with him in it.
You just cannot replace his influence. Rooney always delivers. Goals, assists, energy, determination.
Yeah we all get frustrated with his touch and his passing but goals are whats most important.
6 goals in 8 games is simply brilliant and if we shove Rooney up front all of next season, he'd bag a cool 30 with ease.
I'd like to be in James Wilson's boots. Imagine asking Rooney to explain how he scored that goals against Villa.
Yeah we all get frustrated with his touch and his passing but goals are whats most important.
6 goals in 8 games is simply brilliant and if we shove Rooney up front all of next season, he'd bag a cool 30 with ease.
I'd like to be in James Wilson's boots. Imagine asking Rooney to explain how he scored that goals against Villa.
This. People are crazy. It wasn't his best game, but he was okay, had a certain influence throughout, and was decisive when he needed to. What a bloody goal!
Yep, agreed.
That's why they call them highlights
The good thing about that though is for them players once in form its rare for them to have bad games, the only one I'd worry about losing confidence is Rooney but how could he leave after that goal and assist without confidence?
Getting the once-off bad game out of the way for 3 of our big players against a lower team that we beat is very good. I expect them all to be fine after a week of training to batter City.
Yesterday he scored when he was moved to midfield. I don't get it, was Fergie stupid not to move him up front all those years? Why is it when a player scores a lot of goals from positions an attacking midfielder should get in, he should be 'promoted' to central striker?
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