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2014-15 Performances

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5.9 Season Average Rating
Appearances
37
Goals
14
Assists
6
Yellow cards
4
Red cards
1
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NessunDorma said:
And the opposing team usually is a big part of the reason. You can call that 'tying yourself in knots trying to blame anyone but Rooney' if you want, or you can call it a 'lame excuse', I just call it straight forward analysis of his performance and the game.



If you have the match taped, I would advise to go back and watch the close-up replay. The ground under the ball really did rise up when Rooney planted his foot, and you can see it clearly. The commentators remark upon it as well. So no, I don't think it was down to poor technique. It was down to the ball unexpectedly moving at the moment he was about to strike it, leading to a mishit.



Utter bobbins again. Most of our players, especially the high profile ones, have their fan boys and girls, who'll defend them whenever they come in for criticism.

And if anything, it's Rooney who tends to 'get slaughtered' at the first sign of a poor performance or run of form when compared to certain other players. If some of us are over-protective (for want of a better word) it's because plenty of others are overly critical.



No-one is disputing he played shite. Some of us are just offering reasons as to why, beyond 'because he just did'.



Well yes, when good players perform poorly, there are usually reasons beyond 'because they just did' (which seems to be your 'explanation'), and people will expound on those reasons. That's not making excuses. Again, it's called 'analysis'.
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I think I just proved my point.
 
NessunDorma said:
And the opposing team usually is a big part of the reason. You can call that 'tying yourself in knots trying to blame anyone but Rooney' if you want, or you can call it a 'lame excuse', I just call it straight forward analysis of his performance and the game.



If you have the match taped, I would advise to go back and watch the close-up replay. The ground under the ball really did rise up when Rooney planted his foot, and you can see it clearly. The commentators remark upon it as well. So no, I don't think it was down to poor technique. It was down to the ball unexpectedly moving at the moment he was about to strike it, leading to a mishit.



Utter bobbins again. Most of our players, especially the high profile ones, have their fan boys and girls, who'll defend them whenever they come in for criticism.

And if anything, it's Rooney who tends to 'get slaughtered' at the first sign of a poor performance or run of form when compared to certain other players. If some of us are over-protective (for want of a better word) it's because plenty of others are overly critical.



No-one is disputing he played shite. Some of us are just offering reasons as to why, beyond 'because he just did'.



Well yes, when good players perform poorly, there are usually reasons beyond 'because they just did' (which seems to be your 'explanation'), and people will expound on those reasons. That's not making excuses. Again, it's called 'analysis'.
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You really LOVE Wayne, come on he had a bad game and so did many others its not the end of the world.
 
No11 said:
I think I just proved my point.
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Okay then, have it your way. He was shite - just 'because'. Any comment or analysis beyond that means you are making excuses for him and trying to blame everyone else. ::contemptuous eyeroll::
 
Man Utd 3:0 Liverpool
His finishing has been so good this season.
 
Well finished. Was in the perfect position and took it well.
 
He's been our best CM so far with Mata invisible and Fellaini being garbage.
 
Has he scored a scrappy goal all season? They've all been quality finishes, as far as I can remember.
 
11 goals in his last 15 games for club and country, and this while not even playing as a striker for United.
 
A decent performance today in midfield, but I hope this is a quick fix and not the solution in Van Gaal's mind, the furthest back Rooney should be is just behind the strikers. Loved the late run and goal, and was relieved to see him hooked as he was on a yellow.
 
That finish was so clever. Most would have (attempted) to lace it into the opposite corner.

The composure he showed to just place it in the corner he did was class.
 
From one end to the other.

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Games like these I wonder why people want him to play up top. Was excellent in midfield today.
 
Sam said:
That finish was so clever. Most would have (attempted) to lace it into the opposite corner.

The composure he showed to just place it in the corner he did was class.
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Yeah, very similar to his goal against Hull in that respect.

Melvyn said:
From one end to the other.

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That's amazing, he really is quality when it comes to counter attacks.
 
Wonder why he was substituted though? To give him a rest? Still feeling his knee? LvG thought he was performing the worst out of him, Mata and RvP?

Because we've not often seen it happen this season.
 
The terrible pass to Van Persie just before the 3rd goal was the only really negative thing about his performance today. Bossed the midfield, gave 100% as per, fulfilled his captains role well and his goal was fantastic.
 
This is why I just love Wayne. I mean, I just don't get the stick he gets from some of the people on here.

Today, Wayne showed yet again that when it comes to the big games, he steps up. He played as a box to box midfielder, and did more or less everything you want from a player in that position. Passed it well, got stuck in, calm on the ball, goal threat, supported the strikers. For someone who is a striker, I'd struggle to find anyone who can play the amount of positions he can and so well.

Great performance from Rooney today, topped off by a great finish. True captain's performance.
 
Our best outfield player I thought.

Looks brilliant this season. Loving his big game performances.
 
Good goal and a very responsible performance in a midfield role that doesn't allow him to play to his greatest strengths.
 
I liked him today, especially at the start of the game, not just because of the goal. His finishing is really excellent, he makes it look easy at times.
 
Dylan94 said:
The terrible pass to Van Persie just before the 3rd goal was the only really negative thing about his performance today. Bossed the midfield, gave 100% as per, fulfilled his captains role well and his goal was fantastic.
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he didn't boss the midfield, lost possession a number of times.
Liverpool had plenty of chances thanks too a largely ineffective midfield.
He played his part as did De Gea , Carrick, Mata and RVP. Valencia was better than he has been of late and Fellaini was good 2nd half.

Cue the drama Queens.
 
No11 said:
he didn't boss the midfield, lost possession a number of times.
Liverpool had plenty of chances thanks too a largely ineffective midfield.
He played his part as did De Gea , Carrick, Mata and RVP. Valencia was better than he has been of late and Fellaini was good 2nd half.

Cue the drama Queens.
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It was more so Fellaini than Rooney who was the problem and a large part of the reason that Liverpool had so many chances is because our defenders didn't position themselves well.
 
Since that red card against West Ham, he has really matured as captain for both club and country. Heres hoping to an injury free run now (maybe why he was subbed - game done, no risk needed given his knock against Hull was last minute).
 
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