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Anyone who thinks Rooney was better than Shearer doesnt remember those Blackburn years for big Al (oh how i hated him)
Not even close....
I agree 100%. Not even in the same league as a centre forward.
Had Shearer signed for us we'd have won another two European Cups.
Unfortunately, when Shearer was at his best, I think the majority of posters on here where still in nappies. If they where even born.
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Never truer words spoken!
Its bollocks like the below quotes that get peoples backs up more than anything:
"I thought Wayne was brilliant. He has been every time he has played for England," said defender John Stones.
Midfielder Jordan Henderson said Rooney "put in a fantastic performance".
Bunch of fannies. He shouldn't be booed for being crap though, and I'm starting to feel a bit sorry for him.
That is why some match goers have started booing?
That is also why one of the best managers in the game, has benched him already?
Rooney has been a great player, but lets be honest here. Over the past 2 seasons I'm not even sure he has earned him place in the squad, let alone starting 11.
He has been playing for England and United solely on his name/reputation during that period.
Yep, i dont think "hater's" would "hate" him as much if it weren't for the shite spoken by ex pro's (who should know better).
I guess it started with the "Silent Domination" crap after the derby win.
Ill be honest, i was glad Cantona packed in, because he had clearly lost it that last season. ONE season, whilst Rooney has been poor,dog poor, for 3!
By that same logic, moyes should still be our manager.
He was unbelievable to be fair. Energy, fearless, creative, tenacious, he had everything.
I missed the game, and cant find anything on youtube, was the booing really that bad?
You couldn't miss it. Some of the fans who were there said they were shouting Rooney, Rooney. No they weren't. Others said they were booing the team performance, so boo at the end then. They were booing Wayne for an awful shot at goal.
Don't agree with the jeers. But his teammates can defend him without spouting BS. ''Put in a fantastic performance'' Just ruins your entire point.
Was clearly audible.
At least Eric knew he was done at the top level and had the grace and dignity to pack it in before the decline became embarrassing
Well they cant really say that its Southgates fault because everyone else can see he's finished.
As much as i dislike Rooney i hate booing players much more. It seems cruel and the fans are deluded if they think the manager will take their opinions on board.
It is odd how the only people who don't criticise him are ex pro's and current players.
Scholes criticized him then completely changed his tune.
Most of thiese players can see what we all see,but he's one of their own so they are less willing to say the truth.
It's a shame for Wayne, I think the fact people have pretended he is "playing well" and everything is fine with him for so long hasn't helped. It probably all feels very sudden and he hasn't had a chance to correct things, but let's face it he's been the same for about 18 months now. Maybe losing his England place will really hit home, but I doubt he will be any better.
Interesting. Didn't think Southgate had the balls to drop him, especially having heaped praise on him on Saturday
If Southgate does drop him then I can't see a way back for him at either club or country, especially if England play well.
The speed at which Scholes shifted on Rooney remains shocking, and has coloured his punditry ever since. Before that, whether I liked it or not, I would trust Scholes was giving his honest opinion on things. Ever since its been clear there's a filter for his friends.
For me the biggest shame is that he's so much less than what he was only a few years ago, and he seems to believe playing in midfield is the way to remedy this. He needs to play up front, conserving his energy and using what stamina he has to make runs in and around the six yard box. If he did that he'd get goals and if he got goals he'd show he's still worth something to us.
Rooney's been misled by the bizarre idea that you should become a midfielder as you age. Totti's 40 and nobody is saying he should play in midfield. In fact Totti is still scoring and creating crucial goals for Roma as an impact sub. No reason at all Rooney can't manage his final days as a player in a similar way.
It hasn't taken long for Southgate to suss out that he's finished
They shouldn't really be saying anything. The gripe I have is, whilst its curel/extreme to boo, its also daft to claim he's fantastic. Its only going to anger fans even more. They should just keep their mouths shut and say flowery things like "he's a good influence in the dressing room" or "I'm sure he'll find his feet". Saying he's fantastic or still a great player is an insult to a supporter's intelligence.
Once his England career is impacted, he'll want to leave United.
Yep Shearer was a much, much better striker than Rooney ever was.
Well yeah, but Totti was still great in his mid 30s. But okay I agree let's keep him as a sub, it's highly unlikely that we can get rid of him anyways.
Steve, always the optimist.
Who realistically at this stage of his career is going to take him for 250k p/w?
Nah we are stuck with Cpt. Mudpie until his contract has run out I'm pretty sure. Unless we are lucky enough and some Chinese club is looking for a mascot that looks like Shrek.
Fair play to Southgate. He could have easily played the game and used the “not playing for club” line to leave him out against Malta and then keep an unchanged team after we inevitably beat Malta. But, he’s made the decision himself and has actually dropped him for poor performances.
This will benefit us. Being dropped for United in favour of Zlatan, Mata and POgba is one thing, being dropped for England is another thing. If the situation remains unchanged between now and January I can honestly see him pushing for a move / loan to “resurrect his career”.
Equally, I can see him out of the game by the age of 33.
This will benefit us. Being dropped for United in favour of Zlatan, Mata and POgba is one thing, being dropped for England is another thing. If the situation remains unchanged between now and January I can honestly see him pushing for a move / loan to “resurrect his career”.
Equally, I can see him out of the game by the age of 33.
So we are back to that two years too long contract.Steve, always the optimist.
Who realistically at this stage of his career is going to take him for 250k p/w?
Nah we are stuck with Cpt. Mudpie until his contract has run out I'm pretty sure. Unless we are lucky enough and some Chinese club is looking for a mascot that looks like Shrek.
True. Could be curtains for him.
I thought his comments in the recent press conference spoke volumes, mate - IMO, if he continues to be benched for club and/or country, he'll be looking to go elsewhere.Steve, always the optimist.
Who realistically at this stage of his career is going to take him for 250k p/w?
Nah we are stuck with Cpt. Mudpie until his contract has run out I'm pretty sure. Unless we are lucky enough and some Chinese club is looking for a mascot that looks like Shrek.
I hope he does that. Just finish your career once your contract is up Rooney.
It's not going to get better again. I know what I'm talking about I crossed the 30s 5 years ago.
He really said that? Well there might still be hope.
But like I said who is realistically going to take him with the wages he is on?
Maybe he can go back to Everton if we keep paying 50% of his wages?
What am I seeing? Did someone put Rooney and Shearer in the same class? Worlds apart, those two
He might do, but which major club is going to take him? It would need to be a major club to afford his wages and honestly think he will be found out unless he goes to a lesser club or a lesser league.
It would be one the few times he'll not be actively seeking money; I think he'd take a big cut just so he can play regularly, chief.
Apparently I am a joker for suggesting Shearer, amongst others was better than Rooney. Frightening really.
He's probably hoping Everton will actually fancy him then?
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