Whenever Manchester United play without Wayne Rooney, I feel on edge. It doesn’t matter who the opposition are, it doesn’t matter what competition we’re playing in, Rooney is the first player I always want to see in our team. His ability, coupled with his winning mentality, mean he is a necessity to our team.
Whilst people say you can pluck out statistics to prove what you like, I don’t think it is any coincidence that Rooney was missing for four of our five defeats last season, and in the fifth, against Chelsea, scored the equalising goal but was subbed off through injury when the score was level.
He makes the difference for United, like Roy Keane and Eric Cantona in the past, and news that he’d picked up a virus in Nigeria were not welcomed. Of course, if he’s not breaking bones in his foot, he’s picking up unknown illnesses in Africa!
However, more promising news has emerged today…
Whilst Michael Owen is unlikely to feature in the opening game of the season at Old Trafford, it appears as though Rooney, who has been in training since Monday, will be ready for Sunday’s league match against Newcastle.
After working himself hard on the training ground, Rooney has declared himself fit for our first game of the season.
United had a dreadful start to the season last year, drawing against Reading and Portsmouth, whilst losing to City, before recording our first victory of the season against Spurs. Still, we went on to win the league, proving that a perfect start isn’t essential.
However, starting the season with a win is obviously preferable, and our chances of achieving that are certainly boosted with Rooney in the team!
How important is Rooney’s inclusion on the opening day of the season?
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Vital. Probably 3 points now.
neva hides!!! big game player!!
Why is Rooney holding a PS2 controller there ?
Without doubt the most important player in the team. We lose all shape when we haven’t got Rooney because we have to change formation and style of play. Criticism of his lack of goals comes from only those who don’t go and watch Utd every week. The true fans recognise how much he does, and sacrifices himself for the team week in week out.
This great news enabled me to have a good night’s sleep. I completely agree that Wayne is the most important attacking player on this team – when he’s absent we are liable to lose; when he plays we almost always win. The same cannot be said for Ronaldo, no matter how excellent he is.
I am happy to see wazza’s well. Hopefully that Tev-Roo link up will prove to be as lethal as it was against the barcodes last season. Can’t wait, my season ticket came the other day!!!!
His inclusion is of paramount importance. When he plays I’m supremely confident we will beat anyone put in front of us, he is that good.
Manc Said,August 15th, 2008 @14:16
Why is Rooney holding a PS2 controller there ?
I think it’s PS3 not PS2 since it’s wireless:D
also so am i courious about that
Anyway, he couldn’t make us as hapy as when he was playing PS3 at the end of the game
i am totally agree with Scott that he was/is/will be always our wazza the best