Mind games, he'll be fit. He's not gonna miss the derby, could always take pain killing injections and rest him against Palace next weekend.
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If anything, i'd bench him for City - even if he isn't injured - and ease him back in with a start against Palace, which is a much easier game on paper.
The ideal scenario is of course that he starts against City, and helps us win the game. Just not sure if he'll be 100% given the lack of recent match practice, and in a game as intense as this one, you need to be.
We need Wayne Rooney for City.
I'm about as far away from a Rooney doubter or hater as you can get. But i'm just not sure it's the right game to be making a comeback in. There is a possibility of him suffering a bit of ring rust. That wouldn't necessarily matter in an easier fixture, but away to City . . ?
There's also an element of protecting the player. You just know that if we lose - and there's a good chance we will - he'll more than likely be blamed by the usual suspects.
Ease him in against Palace, and have him ready to give Arsenal a shooeing.
We need him vs City. If he was limping slightly yesterday, I doubt it will be any concern. Game is still 5 days away.
Hes normally quite good against city isn't he? But its important IMO to get him back as hes also a big game player, a physical presence out there along with providing so much work rate. He also guarantees goals or assists as he has always been so productive, so hopefully he is fit and the knock was just a tiny thing, nothing more then just limping yesterday.
What better than that?
That was at OT.
Thought we were talking about Rooney goals against City in general.
It would be a big boost to have him back, but only if he is 100% fit. He is always dreadful when he plays through injury.
In terms of the quality of goal I think this is the pick of the bunch, but obviously it was inconsequential and is a game we all want to forget...
I was at that game.
I remember travelling with my mate and he asked me 'Score predictions?'
And I replied with, 'I just think we might nick something...Moyes has a great record against Man City.'
The end.
He pretty much did have their number with Everton - something like 7 wins in his last 10 games against them. And Fellaini was usually at the heart of it. That's why I thought we'd get something that afternoon as well. Needless to say, it didn't quite go to plan . . .
Has there been any more talk of this supposed injury?
Last (and only thing) I heard was that he had a limp at a sponsor event (that was a few days ago). Haven't seen anything since then. Probably just a knock at training...maybe...hopefully.
Speaking of Rooney goals vs City, reminded me of his winner against them in the League Cup during his prolific 09/10 season.
Ahh, still remember the 09/10 season like it was yesterday....
3, count it, THREE stoppage time winners against Man City that season..
Wayne Rooney winner in the 92nd Minute in the League Cup Second Leg at Old Trafford:
Paul Scholes 93rd Minute headed winner in the Premier League at Etihad (taken from that City doco):
And of course the famous Michael Owen 96th minute Winner in the Premier League at Old Trafford:
What a season for Manchester Derbies that was.....
Ahh, still remember the 09/10 season like it was yesterday....
3, count it, THREE stoppage time winners against Man City that season..
Wayne Rooney winner in the 92nd Minute in the League Cup Second Leg at Old Trafford:
Paul Scholes 93rd Minute headed winner in the Premier League at Etihad (taken from that City doco):
And of course the famous Michael Owen 96th minute Winner in the Premier League at Old Trafford:
What a season for Manchester Derbies that was.....
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Surely they were not in the same season?What a season for Manchester Derbies that was.....
Pretty sure they were.
Home, away and League Cup 2nd Leg.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong though?
Of course you're right, if anythiny you can see we have the same kits in all three videos.
Sounds like he'll be good to go, according to ESPN FC.
http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-un...ey-fit-for-derby-vs-city-sources-tell-espn-fc
http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-un...ey-fit-for-derby-vs-city-sources-tell-espn-fc
Brilliant news, if Rooney comes back fired up and in the same form previous to his suspension we're gonna give City a very difficult time.
He's going to be rusty as feck with the touch of an elephant.
I dont reckon he's been out long enough for rustiness to be a problem, he'll be fine.
You do realize he was still training while banned? Its not like he hasn't touched a ball in 3 weeks, they train twice a day.
Plus he's played two competitive games with England.
yeah, i think this is different from when he returns from injury per se. i know he takes ages to get back into the swing of things, but he shouldn't be too rusty.
I haven't wanted to see Rooney's name on the team sheet as much as I do right now in a very long time. Really weird feeling. He just seems to suit the way Van Gaal likes to set us up, and he's in better form than both Van Persie and Falcao right now. I hope he turns up.
Yup we need him and need him badly.
It wasn't mind games this time. They completely made up those injury stories. A journo mate of mine was at that event and said there was f-all wrong with Rooney. He said they are so desperate to write stories about United they often do stuff like that.
Glad we're back to the media iron blanket scheme of old. All the leaks and counter-briefings of last season grew tiresome before long. Anyway seems like the mole(s) - as it were, is now gone/ has been restrained.
Man City 1:0 Man Utd
He's lucky City haven't punished his many errors so far. Awful first 10 minutes.
His passing has always been too inconsistent to play CM, as a number 10 great, but in CM he just gives the ball away far too frequently
Why on earth is he playing as a CM? He's not a CM, will never be one.
This. It's a problem and it could well cost us the game - as is the case whenever he's played there.
We've got Herrera sat on the bench ffs.
This is baffling. Our third highest scorer of all time is playing CM ffs.
Van Persie MUST play, Rooney MUST play. Tactics seem to be squeezed around them, rather than the other way 'round.
Shame, it'll cost us over the season.
That's not the problem. Why not play him as a #10 instead of Fellaini?
Because of the form Fellaini's in, I guess.
Fellaini earned his start for his last two appearances. Rooney's out of form and being played out of position - he gives possession away so much it's almost surreal.
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