Comments on: Debating the Merits of Wayne Rooney http://manutd.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html Man Utd Offside - All the news from the Red side of Manchester Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:05:15 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: norman jones UK fan http://manutd.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23186 norman jones UK fan Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:54:40 +0000 http://manu.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23186 He misses too many chances as far as I am concerned, he needs to denergise, he is far to tense, if he could learn to relax a bit more then the goal scoring rate will increase He misses too many chances as far as I am concerned, he needs to denergise, he is far to tense, if he could learn to relax a bit more then the goal scoring rate will increase

]]> By: Mat http://manutd.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23184 Mat Fri, 30 May 2008 19:43:19 +0000 http://manu.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23184 you won't get anyone of these two in chelsea's colors..ain't gonna happen mate! you won’t get anyone of these two in chelsea’s colors..ain’t gonna happen mate!

]]> By: ish http://manutd.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23180 ish Fri, 30 May 2008 13:28:56 +0000 http://manu.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23180 actually considering the total game time he has played he has like 10+ assists and 10+ goals. Rooney didnt set the world on fire but alot of tevez's goals were because rooney set them up, dont forget that many times he was played out of position. I think rooney is a great player but was eclipsed by ronaldo's form this year. out of the two id prefer rooney in chelsea colours though... actually considering the total game time he has played he has like 10+ assists and 10+ goals. Rooney didnt set the world on fire but alot of tevez’s goals were because rooney set them up, dont forget that many times he was played out of position. I think rooney is a great player but was eclipsed by ronaldo’s form this year. out of the two id prefer rooney in chelsea colours though…

]]> By: finnegan http://manutd.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23177 finnegan Fri, 30 May 2008 04:26:23 +0000 http://manu.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23177 rooney isn't rubbish but he is far from what we'd call a prolific goal scorer. but that doesn't matter for united, because none of their forwards score goals regularly - luckily you have ronaldo to help with that. rooney isn’t rubbish but he is far from what we’d call a prolific goal scorer. but that doesn’t matter for united, because none of their forwards score goals regularly – luckily you have ronaldo to help with that.

]]> By: Mat http://manutd.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23176 Mat Fri, 30 May 2008 01:56:22 +0000 http://manu.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23176 I think he has started going too much in field to gather the ball and in the process losses too much vital energy and poise that you would have if you just keep roaming around the 18 yard box..(I don't know if Fergie did this on purpose to feed Ronaldo more as his goal return/chance is much better than Rooney). I think Ruud van Nistelrooy made a very positive influence on him, he was such a good poacher Rooney could stay behind him/or his side depending on how the play develops.. Its just so painful to see him running like a madman around the center circle..I think he needs to calm down first of all..his foul mouthing the ref is just claseless..and not run around the ball too much..it would help if Fergie bought some good poacher.. and while we are at it as much as I like Tevez, he is just too much of the same as Rooney..and the fact that they can play together is just the fact that they are both good footballers..they are the same height, built, same closing down of opposition players in their midfield, same finishing, both can't head..this makes it imperative for Ferguson to buy someone who plays really differently ...Berbatov would be really good as he is taller and plays closer to the goal and can really head the ball good..but like every good thing on earth he is overpriced.. :D ..I would not mind bringing back Manucho... I think he has started going too much in field to gather the ball and in the process losses too much vital energy and poise that you would have if you just keep roaming around the 18 yard box..(I don’t know if Fergie did this on purpose to feed Ronaldo more as his goal return/chance is much better than Rooney).
I think Ruud van Nistelrooy made a very positive influence on him, he was such a good poacher Rooney could stay behind him/or his side depending on how the play develops..
Its just so painful to see him running like a madman around the center circle..I think he needs to calm down first of all..his foul mouthing the ref is just claseless..and not run around the ball too much..it would help if Fergie bought some good poacher..
and while we are at it as much as I like Tevez, he is just too much of the same as Rooney..and the fact that they can play together is just the fact that they are both good footballers..they are the same height, built, same closing down of opposition players in their midfield, same finishing, both can’t head..this makes it imperative for Ferguson to buy someone who plays really differently …Berbatov would be really good as he is taller and plays closer to the goal and can really head the ball good..but like every good thing on earth he is overpriced.. :D ..I would not mind bringing back Manucho…

]]> By: Raji http://manutd.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23175 Raji Fri, 30 May 2008 01:51:37 +0000 http://manu.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23175 Obviously with injuries a player can find it difficult to be at his best, but lately he has just looked tired-- as though he really needs a long break... Maybe England not qualifying for the Euro maybe a blessing in disguise for him. Obviously with injuries a player can find it difficult to be at his best, but lately he has just looked tired– as though he really needs a long break… Maybe England not qualifying for the Euro maybe a blessing in disguise for him.

]]> By: Nick http://manutd.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23174 Nick Fri, 30 May 2008 00:13:36 +0000 http://manu.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23174 For a player with his obvious ability, I just reckon he needs to find the net 20+ times a season. He's good enough to manage that. For a player with his obvious ability, I just reckon he needs to find the net 20+ times a season.

He’s good enough to manage that.

]]> By: Rob http://manutd.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23173 Rob Thu, 29 May 2008 23:21:30 +0000 http://manu.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23173 I think he makes a difference in the same way that Giggs made a difference for years, United look a better team when he plays. I think there was a stat to that effect as well that all the games United lost this season - save for the Chelsea game where he went off after scoring while injured - Rooney didn't play. That might not be totally accurate but you take the point. I think he makes a difference in the same way that Giggs made a difference for years, United look a better team when he plays. I think there was a stat to that effect as well that all the games United lost this season – save for the Chelsea game where he went off after scoring while injured – Rooney didn’t play. That might not be totally accurate but you take the point.

]]> By: Bellaids http://manutd.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23171 Bellaids Thu, 29 May 2008 22:07:17 +0000 http://manu.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23171 Obviously he was overhyped But, he is quality. Fergie hasn't played him in his best position for a long, long time now. It's gutting, but all great players are expected to chop and change. Capello said its his aim to bring the "2004 Rooney" back. If Fergie signs a quality striker, Rooney can drop deeper and pick up where he left off in 2004. Obviously he was overhyped

But, he is quality. Fergie hasn’t played him in his best position for a long, long time now. It’s gutting, but all great players are expected to chop and change. Capello said its his aim to bring the “2004 Rooney” back.

If Fergie signs a quality striker, Rooney can drop deeper and pick up where he left off in 2004.

]]> By: znon http://manutd.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23170 znon Thu, 29 May 2008 22:06:34 +0000 http://manu.theoffside.com/manchester-united/debating-the-merits-of-wayne-rooney.html#comment-23170 He has definitely not proven to be the goal-scorer that he once appeared to be although a very effective team performer. He has definitely not proven to be the goal-scorer that he once appeared to be although a very effective team performer.

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