Apparently Sir Bobby isn't the nicest of fellows himself in person. Of course a United legend, nonetheless.
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Apparently Sir Bobby isn't the nicest of fellows himself in person. Of course a United legend, nonetheless.
Legend, simple as that. Deserves all the accolades as far as I'm concerned.
Raise the bat son. 250 not out.
What an absolute bazooka of a free kick. Bit of TC23 about it going for the cross maybe?
Na, a banger and one of the more important goals this season. Looked pretty good coming on today, can't question his desire for the club with his performance. He wants to win and you can see the fire is still there.
What an absolute bazooka of a free kick. Bit of TC23 about it going for the cross maybe?
Na, a banger and one of the more important goals this season. Looked pretty good coming on today, can't question his desire for the club with his performance. He wants to win and you can see the fire is still there.When I was watching the highlights and saw him line up the free kick I thought this can't be where the goal comes from surely because of the angle. But no it was! Outstanding goal to get the record.
José Mourinho defends Chinese Super League and challenges Wayne Rooney
https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...inho-wayne-rooney-record-chinese-super-league
Now the record is out of the way I can see Rooney getting less and less game time and then heading to China in the Summer. Just hope with the new rules coming in there that he still has a buying club there.
Yet, a team assembled with millions couldn't break the deadlock till Rooney took that free kick. I think he will get more game time as a substitute given the fact that he made something happen when things were looking bleak and we were heading towards a first loss in 16 games.
Rooney, is not going to China simply because he is a family man and his family is settled in England. Also, he doesn't really need the money as he has enough for the rest of his life and his son's lives. While we are paying him much more than a substitute player deserves, we might as well use him to whatever effect we can.
Don't see him going anywhere until next summer at the earliest. He wants his international swansong at WC2018 and he knows there's no chance of that if he buggers off to China the year before.
Maybe Martial will be the one who sold to China's club looking at the way Mourinho treats him. As for Rooney, if he is sold/left, it will be to Everton, MLS I assume.
No chance of him making the WC squad if he doesn't win back a starting place with us, even more so if he gets less and less minutes with us.
Going to China would essentially close the door on his WC18 hopes. I really doubt he's going to uproot his three kids under 10 to move to China (or leave them behind).
Even suggesting it as a likely scenario is slightly bizarre to me. Good article above, Mourinho and Rooney have played a blinder here. No fuss, no frills production where he can get it is important for our transition away from the older squad members.
Even suggesting it as a likely scenario is slightly bizarre to me. Good article above, Mourinho and Rooney have played a blinder here. No fuss, no frills production where he can get it is important for our transition away from the older squad members.
I genuinely think thats the best free kick I've seen in the PL this season, and in fact, one of the best full stop. The pace, power and dip on that ball is outrageous... it almost seems like it got faster the closer it got to goal.
He still has that splash of magic out of nowhere that not many others can do, it's just a shame that the rest of his game is pretty garbage these days. I still prefer him coming on instead of Fellaini though TBH.
His WC18 hopes are pretty bleak if he stays here which is why his move in the summer is important to him.
Im not his biggest fan, but great achievement, for a true United legend.
I raise a glass to you Rooney.
I raise a glass to you Rooney.
I've been surprised by things in football before, but if Rooney decides to leave i don't see him going to China. America maybe but more than likely back to Everton. Thats if he wants to leave at all of course, he might want to try to win his place back and/or see out his contract.
I seriously doubt Rooney would even consider uprooting his family and moving to China. He's a very wealthy man already and the Rooneys really doesn't seem the type who would care for such a culture change just for some extra cash. I think the whole reasoning behind Mourinho defending the Chinese League is more to do with his friendship with Jorge Mendes, who is making an absolute fortune with all these big money moves.
For all his faults and accidental assists and goals, getting 5 and 10 in 26 when a lot of those have been sub appearances is a good haul.
He was such an incredible player that I think he's always going to be capable of producing something special every now and then.
The special moments have just become rarer and rarer as his overall game has steadily declined.
The special moments have just become rarer and rarer as his overall game has steadily declined.
I never had the chance to watch Rooney in his prime, but by watching hours of YouTube videos, he was one heck of a player. But even in one of his worst seasons to date, he has been involved in 15 goals halfway through the season, while spending most of the time on the bench. That's pretty good actually.
He's not as good as he used to be, but I believe he's not as bad as this forum claim he is. The goal vs Fenerbache, Hull assist, the Stoke free-kick goal, he is still capable of producing some magic. I hope without the pressure of becoming United's top scorer Rooney can finally start improving and become an even more valuable player for us. I don't expect him to reach the level he used to be though.
I don't see why he should be getting less minutes. He isn't great in overall play, granted but he has shown why he's still valuable.
Part of the reason he has been getting game time recently I think is to help him reach that record. In our 4-3-3 there is no first team place for him and unless there are serious injuries in the squad I can't see him getting a run of games in the team. Also his own motivation may dip now and he will only get older.
He definitely shouldn't be in the first eleven, but I think he will still get minutes about the same as now. I don't know if getting the record is the reason. If that would be the case then he would only be playing in less important games outside the league. I think Mourinho still thinks he has something to give, I mean to actually contribute to our cause like he did last game.
he's bad enough for the manager to drop him and barely start him again, with no uproar about it. While he is capable of moments of absolute quality, his general performance in open play is way below (including the Hull game you mention)
I don't agree. Even in his current role, where he starts relatively infrequently, he's still relevant enough to be picked. Under a more headstrong coach, probably not, but Southgate seems pretty feckless
The Rooney quotes tonight don't sound like a player that's confident of seeing out his contract. Although, he did say he was happy.
He said his next aim is to fight to get back into the team.
I don't think Rooney gets enough credit for the quality of his goals over the years. He's scored more than anyone in our history but he's got a catalogue of screamers in there. I remember seeing the Portsmouth chip in 2007 thinking that he could never score a better goal than that, in terms of precision and execution and a lot of people wouldn't even put it in his top 3 now. He still has time to add more to his list too.
I don't think Rooney gets enough credit for the quality of his goals over the years. He's scored more than anyone in our history but he's got a catalogue of screamers in there. I remember seeing the Portsmouth chip in 2007 thinking that he could never score a better goal than that, in terms of precision and execution and a lot of people wouldn't even put it in his top 3 now. He still has time to add more to his list too.
He's spent the last ten years trying to replicate that goal 2 or 3 times a game.
I think you're being naive and I've seen your shtick so I am not really surprised. The way everyone noshed him off when he announced he'd retire after WC2018 means he's guaranteed to be selected rain hail or shine providing he isn't injured. Whether he plays crunch time or not? Who knows. But with Southgate there he's pretty much guaranteed to be selected in the squad at the very least.
Thought he was a bit shite to be honest after he came on but what a freekick!
Never been overly fond of him but he is a United legend; no two words about it. 12 goals vs the Arse, 11 against City, 9 against Chelsea...he has produced when it mattered.
Never been overly fond of him but he is a United legend; no two words about it. 12 goals vs the Arse, 11 against City, 9 against Chelsea...he has produced when it mattered.
Surprised with his stats, still productive.
It's only really been the last few years that he's tarnished his reputation, it's a shame as up to 29 he was still doing really well.
I think it's best for all parties though if he parts soon, let him go back to Everton for a few years and then America. I respect him for everything he's done over the years but I don't see a future with him anymore (apart from cameos)
I think it's best for all parties though if he parts soon, let him go back to Everton for a few years and then America. I respect him for everything he's done over the years but I don't see a future with him anymore (apart from cameos)
Will go down as one of the true greats of English football. Glad that the record-breaker was such an exceptional goal. So many times he's scored like that, we've taken it largely for granted.
Also sad watching him these days because you see in moments like his assist in the FA Cup Final and the free kick over the weekend that he still has it somewhere in him. He still knows what to do but his body just won't allow it now.
Also sad watching him these days because you see in moments like his assist in the FA Cup Final and the free kick over the weekend that he still has it somewhere in him. He still knows what to do but his body just won't allow it now.
Rooney 1524 mins ( All competitions) - 15 goals + assists - 101.6 mins/ goal or assist
Zlatan 2518 mins ( All competitions) - 23 goals + assists - 109.46 mins/ goal or assist
#juststatingfacts
Zlatan 2518 mins ( All competitions) - 23 goals + assists - 109.46 mins/ goal or assist
#juststatingfacts
Aye, those shinned/two yard passes to Zlatan are doing well for him. Even Rooney's mum would admit the vast majority of his assists have been hugely fortuitous.
Goals>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>assists
Just goes to prove that you can't rely on stats to make a judgement in football.
With the pressure off him now, I think he'll maintain a decent level till the end of the season but will never be a sure starter for us. I expect him to leave to the US or China next season since it's best for both parties.
Vast majority? Completely false for this season, let alone others. Then again, it's Rooney's mum, maybe she's just clueless about football.
Well Rooney does get his runs out against Reading at home to pad his record whereas Zlatan plays all the important games. #context
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