Comments on: Back Off Pele! Proof That Rooney Gets Better Every Season

By: Superdorz

Superdorz — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:30:53 +0000

Great article!

Rooney became my favourite player when Keano left. We all know what he brings to the team and Pele, legend though he is, should watch EVERY United game before he forms a (wrong) opinion on our Wazza. The boy is United’s engine; full of running, desire and a will to win that will one day become as fearsome and intimidating as our old number 16.

Future captain and very-soon-to-be TRUE Unted legend.

Viva Rooney!!!

By: Kings

Kings — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:24:37 +0000

Great article. I worship the ground that guy walks on! He is the one player who makes me feel ultra confident that we will beat anybody put out in front of us when he plays. Fair enough Ronaldo got all the plaudits for his contribution, but Rooney missed a great chunk of last season, yet still had a great goal output, and that’s not taking into account some of the sitters he missed in games – that’s not having a dig, just that I would dread to think what his goal output would of been had he converted half of them. Great player, and already a United legend in my opinion. I feel that anyone who contributes to the kind of success we had like last season deserves that accolade. I sincerely hopes he finishes his career at United. With all due respect to Pele, stick your opinions cos I wouldn’t change this guy for anyone as long as United are winning trophies, of which he has played a massive part in – his stats show it.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:05:53 +0000

absolutely, 100% TRUTH. rooney is indispensible. any improvement he makes is more than welcome, but i’d take him over ronaldo any day of the week. completely selfless, totally dedicated, and the hardest-working man on the pitch.

By: suhayl

suhayl — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:11:22 +0000

agree with the article..however the roon has ben sacrificed by SAF many a time playing in diff positions to compensate for other so called better players. At thats this unslelfish work for the team…eg v barca etc ..has made his game suffer. Even though i admire his loyalty to our cause.

a great player no doubt..but would love him to get better on the one v ones….very very weak part of his game is one v ones…bar chelsea at the bridge.

love him more than ron though…after scholsey me fave player

By: Drew Vader

Drew Vader — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:39:48 +0000

I am prepared to get destroyed for this, but without questioning or doubting his impact and importance to the team, i actually agree with Pele.

To me, Wayne seems to have lost a step, and his touch isnt what it used to be. When he first burst on the scene for England and his first season with us, he would run directly at defenders and cause absolute havok. Look at the game against France in the Euros when he was practically playing them by himself and I think it was Silvestre actually who brought him down in the box after one of his many charges head on right at the heart of the Frenchy defense.

Now, I dont know, he gives the ball away far far more frequently. And he is always looking to cut back and then find a pass from deep, instead of going forward. He also seems to struggle creating his own shots. Its easier for defenders becuase everyone knows he isnt going to take it on his left side, he is going to cut back onto his right foot every time.

And he used to control games by himself, see the england game against Argentina. Now, I can read a whole match report that doesnt mention his name ONCE. Go read the ManUtd.com report from the match on saturday, I swear it made absolutly no mention of him at all, as if he wasnt even playing. The only comments I saw about him from other forums was that he was running around pissed off and fouling people. I know its just a friendly but still, maybe contribute more than just a few tasty fouls.

I just think he has more to offer. And I honestly think he could replace Scholes and play as a CM. I mean, Scholes started off as a striker also and then got moved back. I mean, Wayne has the determination to track back and can tackle better than Paul. I dont know. I just think that could work out.

By: Shreyas

Shreyas — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:10:22 +0000

There are some players who bring more into the team than just what statistics suggest.
Rooney and Carrick for me in this present team are such guys.
When these guys are on the pitch, somehow there is more urgency and passion and commitment from the team as a whole, not to mention cohesiveness.
And as far as criticism of Rooney is concerned, I think he will always have to live with it, no matter how well he performs. This pressure is what’s common on the shoulders of most prodigies, and its how they handle it that makes them from potentials to all time greats. I for one truly believe that rooney has it in him to end up being one of United’s all time greats along with the likes of sir bobby, best, keane and king eric.
And the harsh criticism of Rooney sometimes reminds me of the cricketing god Sachin Tendulkar. People expect that these guys perform 100% in each and every match.

By: Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:44:49 +0000

Great article as usual. However, Wayne Rooney was sent off twice during his United career. It was against Porto in the Amsterdam Cup, although it was a very harsh decision from another “limelight loving” referee.

By: Anant

Anant — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:54:24 +0000

correctly said – dont care what anyone else thinks , for me wazza is the heartbeat of the team . some gooners think van persie is better than rooney , scousers may bring torres into the equation , chavs – well theyve only got abrahamovic in that category . but honestly , as a united fan who watches every single united match i can blindly put my faith in wazza to deliver in every single match , maybe not in terms of goals or assists but definitely for his work rate .

although , unitedray – i do have more faith in sir alex than wazza . if i had to pick one to stay it would be sir alex without so much as a second thought . he is the master of replacing great players with even greater !

By: Luke

Luke — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:02:00 +0000

I agree with Pele i that I cant help but feel that rooney is capable of more. What he is currently doing is great by any player’s standard but you cant help but feel that Rooney is not any player and he carries an aura about him which suggests that he is capable of the fantastic and yet recently it seems to be smothered…we want more of those goals like that scored against Newcastle in the FA cup or hat tricksin Champs Leagues..he Is capable of them !! I’m sure we’ll all agree that he went through a bit of a rough patch last season and we have got to face the fact that his finishing needs to improve…he misses way too many of the chances he works so hard to create…if he can improve in that area we can see the emergence of the greatest striker the modern game has seen

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:59:52 +0000

UnitedRay I think you went a bit too far when you said you would give up Fergie over Rooney!!!