Martial says hi
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Martial says hi
Wasn't shit but offered nothing, so I guess he was shit?
The legacy of Wayne "Reek" Rooney, lives on.
The legacy of Wayne "Reek" Rooney, lives on.
Lowest pass percentage of the team is flying about on twitter. Doesn't particuarly matter to be honest, it's the fact he isn't stretching defences that's the problem for me. Just looks a weak link in a promising side for me.
God, I pray for the day we see a front four of Martial, Herrera, Mata, Memphis/Pereira/Young/Lingard.
"Rooney is no good." - Scholes
Been a massive supporter of Rooney for as long as he's he been with us, but I cannot make even the slightest argument for him starting in this team anymore. Once upon a time, you fancied him to pop up with a goal even when he was playing poorly, but is that remotely true now? What is he offering at the moment, honestly? His runs back to cover for defenders out of position? Is that what he's paid to do?
At the very least, I think most would back experimenting with lineups without Rooney. We'd get to see how a non-Rooney-centric lineup could perform and it might even light a fire under him (not that I think desire is his issue at the moment). Today wasn't his worst match in a United shirt, but it pains me to say that matches where he is even average are becoming less and less frequent.
At the very least, I think most would back experimenting with lineups without Rooney. We'd get to see how a non-Rooney-centric lineup could perform and it might even light a fire under him (not that I think desire is his issue at the moment). Today wasn't his worst match in a United shirt, but it pains me to say that matches where he is even average are becoming less and less frequent.
Did he say that?
He just isn't up to scratch any more and worse than that he knows it which only exacerbates the problem further. His lack of belief/confidence means that we have a once effervescent player hiding in his shell.
I actually feel sorry for him now, he needs to dropped as that is the most compassionate thing to do all round.
Maybe he can contribute if not played every minute of every game. Maybe?
I actually feel sorry for him now, he needs to dropped as that is the most compassionate thing to do all round.
Maybe he can contribute if not played every minute of every game. Maybe?
Absolutely sick to death of him stifling the team. It's so infuriating that we could possibly have a very good first 11 but the simple inclusion of Rooney ruins everything.
Not going to waste my energy on this has been
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It's become embarrassing for him because Martial has shown him up horribly by looking dangerous in every game he's played in, he can't have the excuse of blaming the players around him anymore. He has a bad relationship with the United fans, so if he's not playing well on top of that he gets no leeway.
Tonight wasn't his worst performance this season, but that shows just how terrible he's been. It is the straw that's broken the camels back though. I'm sick of him to be honest.
Tonight wasn't his worst performance this season, but that shows just how terrible he's been. It is the straw that's broken the camels back though. I'm sick of him to be honest.
He did but then Scholes and Rio blamed Martial, Herrera and Lindgard for not running in behind and making Rooney look bad
Now we have seen Martial as a number 9 Rooney's problems can't just be blamed on lack of service, Martial created chances for himself and the ball didn't bounce off him half the time. Rooney's problems are his own doing.
Honestly said that? At least someone in the media said it.
You know what, I don't hold this against him, in a way I hope he beats Charlton's record and I believe he will but I wish he was doing it in some style. Going out gracefully like Giggs or Scholes did, adapting his game. Still contributing like Lampard did when he broke Chelsea's record. If or when he breaks the record, if its like this, scoring the odd goal among crap performances, it'll feel a bit flat I think.
Well said,he was dreadful again tonight.Van Gaal needs to drop him,he's afraid to sub him at the moment.We will not move on until we bring another striker in and ship him out.Poor Wayne is burnt out and the team is suffering now.
Really has to finish his chances. He's getting into some decent positions now but approaches them without any of the experience or quality he should do.
I preferred him under Moyes, he played a lot more aggressively and scored/assisted around a goal a game. Under Van Gaal he's been at his lowest productivity wise. In games like this he would drop deep and not let the game pass him by but maybe now he is instructed to not drop deep.
Two very different players, Martial is fantastic is just a shame we have to play him out wide at the moment.
The Norwegian commentator went on about how slow their centre backs were, and there in the second half Rooney had a clear 40 yard run against the slowest of the pair, and he lost! People still go on about him being one of the fastest players in the league; it's right up there with the Yeti, isn't it, as far as myths go.
He may not have misplaced as many passes today, but he looks completely uninterested. What does he have on LVG to not be dropped? Impressive!
He may not have misplaced as many passes today, but he looks completely uninterested. What does he have on LVG to not be dropped? Impressive!
We don't have to, you know...
Playing with him as our main striker is genuinely a handicap. The attackers we could deploy and the football we could play if it weren't for Rooney makes it all the more frustrating to endure. City are without Aguero I believe but we'd be doing them a huge favour if Rooney was to play that game.
He's been shite for a long time now - I've wanted him gone for a while now. The first time he had a sook he was in blazing good form, granted he was worth the hassle. Second time it happened Fergie knew he wasn't worth it and tried pushing him out. Fecking Moyes
He's been shite for a long time now - I've wanted him gone for a while now. The first time he had a sook he was in blazing good form, granted he was worth the hassle. Second time it happened Fergie knew he wasn't worth it and tried pushing him out. Fecking Moyes
Not quite, I assumed more people would be watching the BT coverage. He said "Rooney is no good" then took a deep breath and said "at this role" or something.
The problem with a lot of you guys is that you expect something from him..His terrible performances are simply the norm for me, and because he wont be dropped, its up to the other 10 players to step up.
I've given up on him. It really is a sad sight seeing Rooney being reduced to the garbage he is now.
The standard excuse now seems to be "he didn't do anything wrong", but that's only because he isn't doing anything at all. I could play for United right now as a striker and not do anything wrong. Jog around a bit, yell at someone every once in a while and play the most simple ball possible.
He doesn't create anything or look even remotely dangerous and as our lone striker you've got to think that's probably a bit of a problem. He's played in multiple positions this season and been just as ineffective so position isn't the problem either. He needs to be benched.
He doesn't create anything or look even remotely dangerous and as our lone striker you've got to think that's probably a bit of a problem. He's played in multiple positions this season and been just as ineffective so position isn't the problem either. He needs to be benched.
He needs time out of the side... For his own sake as much as anything.
He appears to have these spells just before contract talks. Maybe United should offer him a extension....
I hate to break it to you...but LVG would never do that
Yeah because he is United's 3rd highest goalscorer ever, England's top goal scorer ever and at one point possibly the best talent this country has ever produced...are people wrong to expect better that 90 minutes of lack of movement, poor touches and lack of pace? People are more than allowed to feel a bit let down.
Or he's quite simply not good enough any more?
Forever sounds like it'll suffice.
Seriously though, he's become our Gerrard. What baffles me the most is for some reason i've seen fans who reside in England in social media and the like praising him? Saying he's our best and most influential player and I can't help but laugh a little, as harsh as it sounds he's become a joke of a footballer, makes it all the more frustrating when he's one of our most paid players and he is holding us back from playing some younger and tbf better players.how does he always have a gun to the club's head? its mindboggling what's a stake in elite level football and he gets a complete free pass for years service
Too much sense there. Ease up a bit!
Hmm... feeling a bit drowsy. Could explain the sudden expression of sense.
Oh lord no. A reduction more like!
Well I'll be damned. I didn't know we shouldn't be expecting things from our highest paid player and captain.
At that state, finish i six pack of beer and you'll be president, or prime minister. President sounds cooler though.
He played well for a while under Moyes - most notably before he got the big fat contract given to him by Moyes. After that it wasn't anything special from what I remember - certainly not enough for a player of his supposed stature. It's not LVG's system (even if LVG fecks up at times) - it's Rooney - he's just done. These things are certain to happen sooner or later for an athlete. The problem is he doesn't want to recognise that he's lost most of his powers, and worse, he is undroppable by LVG which is holding our team back. This is a big big worry.
The majority of those goals and performances came during a time when he was a much better player..He's no where near that now, and his current performances in this season show exactly that.
Don't know what the feck it is. Must certainly be a clause in that contract that states every time he doesn't start when fit, United are liable to pay him 'x' amount of pounds. It must be something like that. It's shocking that we're kissing his arse like this at the expense of our very expensive team! Absolute madness.
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