RVP is an exceptional number nine, but he remains as he was when be signed: the wrong player for the club. Rooney can provide a similar number of goals without the bemused football we've specialised in since we signed the Dutchman.
Who is the better 'Striker'?
- Thread starter Varun
- Start date
Van Persie is a better number 9 than Rooney. Better finishing, better hold up play, better off the ball movement. His ball retention skill is severly underrated
Who is the better striker? Van Persie. Then comes Aguero, and Suarez/Rooney.
Who is the better player? Rooney. Better than all of them (bar Suarez's current form).
Who is the better player? Rooney. Better than all of them (bar Suarez's current form).
Rvp is the better striker and player. But they're both fantastic and it's a real shame that we play the kind of football we do when we have two such fine attackers at our disposal.
The poll simply asks who is the better striker.
RvP
RvP
Strictly answering the question then RVP and it's not even close IMO. I also think that in league both Aguero and Suarez are superior to Rooney.
However if we should decide in only one of them on the summer it would be more difficult because Rooney is 2-3 years younger.
However if we should decide in only one of them on the summer it would be more difficult because Rooney is 2-3 years younger.
Voted for RVP straight away without reading any of the comments..must admit I was a little surprised at the one-sidedness of the result so far, thought a lot more would plump for Rooney.
It would be a lot more even, or even in Rooneys favour had the contract stuff not happened and he didn't want to leave last summer probably. It's not a huge difference between them IMO at their best, but Rooney suffers because of his versatility I think so he gets moved around to fill in so he can't be as consistent.
If it was who is the better player then the voting would be a lot closer. Since Rooney doesn't much as THE striker of Utd I'm gonna go for RVP but if we're comparing their stats as number 9, the goal ratios (based on their entire careers) would be similar.
Rooney has spells where he goes 10 games without a goal and looks like a pub player. RVP had a bit of an off spell last season but generally he guarantees goals no matter how the team is playing and even when he isn't at top form himself.
That's another thing with Rooney, he can be incredibly shite at times. There's times he genuinely lacks the ability to control a ball moving slower than Rio.
It's RVP but if there was a choice about who to keep at the club, I'd go for Rooney.
Except he had a run just as bad last season...
RVP better goal scorer. Would still take Rooney over him as he is the better player and gives more effort when we aren't playing well etc...
Did you not read my post fully?
Those were the days. I have to say there is a hell of a lot of logic to posting Rooney up front and RVP behind. I think RVP is wasted up front, and Wayne was devastating there.
But technically RVP is better than Rooney up top
Ooh, close one this.
You can say the same about Rooney though. 11/12 season he was brilliant all around first half, and scoring, but second half of the season it was basically just goals and assists but all around play being a bit shit.
Just look at last season's stats mate. Goals, assists, he had it all. Even ignoring everything else about his game.
Rooney is the better big game player. He is more proven in Europe at the top level. RVP record in Europe isnt as good.
His misses against Real in the first leg last year still haunt me.
Me too, and it cost United big time. The irony of it was, he gave technically the best performance I've seen from a United centre forward away in Europe for some time.His hold up play, movement and intelligence was outstanding. Shame he fluffed that chance in the end.
Rooney is more suited for the English game. He is tougher, stronger, a little faster, and is aerially excellent for a short player. Rooney's in close finishing is also better. Rooney also misses less easy chances and it's something that lots of people don't talk about.
RVP is the better dribbler, has a better first touch and his hold up play is better.
It's almost dead even.
But Rooney has the ability to thread a perfect pass or cross even on off nights with tight defences. I gotta go with Rooney who has done it in Europe so often over the years.
RVP is the better dribbler, has a better first touch and his hold up play is better.
It's almost dead even.
But Rooney has the ability to thread a perfect pass or cross even on off nights with tight defences. I gotta go with Rooney who has done it in Europe so often over the years.
RVP is the better striker no doubt. Rooney is probably better in the air, but that's the only attribute I would give him except work rate. They have about the same speed these days; RVP looks stronger in hold up play than Rooney. RVP is also a far superior dribbler and technician, as well as a superior short passer. For that position alone, I would put RVP one level ahead of Rooney, and I think I did when he played for Arsenal too.
Rooney does have other attributes to his game though; his work rate is immense, he can tackle and his long range passing is very good. Those traits are more of a midfielder than a striker though, and I'm not sure that Rooney's technique and short passing are good enough for that role either.
Overall, I think RVP is the better player and more sorely missed when injured than Rooney.
Rooney does have other attributes to his game though; his work rate is immense, he can tackle and his long range passing is very good. Those traits are more of a midfielder than a striker though, and I'm not sure that Rooney's technique and short passing are good enough for that role either.
Overall, I think RVP is the better player and more sorely missed when injured than Rooney.
RVP's the better finisher which is what the term striker means. Rooney is more versatile. He can and has performed various roles in the forward areas. But if RVP is the better striker.
I'd actually go one step forward and say Van Persie is the better footballer while Rooney is the more versatile one.
Tense so far.
Now Rooney is rumoured to be signing a new contract, can those who just voted for RVP just because they thought Rooney was leaving change their votes now? 
whey.
No.
RVP
Van Persie isnt just the better striker but also the better player. Better link up play, technique, hold up play, first touch, positioning, dribbling(taking of his man), finishing
Rooney has some more physical attributes but apart from balls out to the wings. I dont think he has he has any better technical attributes.
Rooney has some more physical attributes but apart from balls out to the wings. I dont think he has he has any better technical attributes.
Now Rooney is rumoured to be signing a new contract, can those who just voted for RVP just because they thought Rooney was leaving change their votes now?
whey.
Yeah, 85% of people voted van Persie because they hate Rooney, and not because it's obvious who is the better striker.
close contest this...
Both are great. I wish we had a more mobile and dynamic midfield so both could play as all out strikers, but Rooney is often sacrificed a bit to play deeper and link our midfield to attack.
Still, I think RVP is the better centre forward. His control and hold up play is better than most. He has passes blasted right at him, and he always manages to cushion it with ease. I like how direct Rooney is. His strength and tenacity make him very effective, but RVP just has that cutting edge that sets him apart.
Still, I think RVP is the better centre forward. His control and hold up play is better than most. He has passes blasted right at him, and he always manages to cushion it with ease. I like how direct Rooney is. His strength and tenacity make him very effective, but RVP just has that cutting edge that sets him apart.
Reading this I was reminded of a thread I created in 2009 discussing the best strikers of the time. Van Persie wasn't originally named but @AttackingFlair brings him into the discussion quite quickly. Interesting to see how they were all rated at that time.
https://www.redcafe.net/index.php?threads/273938/
https://www.redcafe.net/index.php?threads/273938/
What's interesting is that so few people comment about him not being included in the OP. Back then he was always injured so nobody really considered him. Even back then he was up there when fit.
Is correct.
RVP is the best striker and our best player. Rooney has been here pretty much all his footballing life, certainly since the big moment at Euro 2004 and we can all see Van Persie is better after just as season. The way Rooney turned out disappoints somewhat, he's like a Totti slash Pirlo these days.