Wayne Rooney lead our team out as captain in our last European qualifying game against Roma. As will be sung tomorrow, it is a case of “once a blue always a red” for Wayne Rooney, who seems destined to see out his career with us.
Despite the criticism Rooney faces for his hot head and petulance, he has picked up just two red cards in his entire career. The first in the Champions League when he received a second yellow for sarcastically applauding a poor refereeing decision, and the second in the last World Cup against Portugal. So, less than van Persie, Peter “nice guy” Crouch, less than Mikel (whose only played in 68 matches!) and less than Torres, to name a few. Yet Rooney is still painted as a thug and the referees are all too happy to put him in the book.
Sir Alex Ferguson has always seemed to have a soft spot for the lad and will always fight his corner. Today he has said that Wayne Rooney’s enthusiasm for the game gives hope for the future of football. “Wayne has a wonderful heart for the game,” said Ferguson. “Every time the crowd roared at Liverpool last week, he got a free-kick given against him. It was ridiculous really but he still has this fantastic enthusiasm to play, no matter what the circumstances. It is unusual to see that in such a young player. In a way, it refreshes you and gives you hope the game is going the right way.”
Despite the bad press Rooney gets, do players like him show a bright future for football?
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rooney is a rarity out there, but yes I’d say his demeanor bodes well for United football at least. he’s just so fucking quick out there and he’s got the footie brain. it’s exhilarating seeing him out there.
Rooney is the heartbeat of United, the one player I would never want to loose. He plays for the shirt match in and match out, and never for his own personal glory, which certainly can’t be said for all.
Rooney has great enthusiasm for the game and its an example to everyone, especially up and coming young players.He could play everyday if he had is way.I feel he must now start to fulfill his potential.I dont think he has done that.Ronaldo certainly has but rooney needs to really come on now.
im sure he did get sent off for everton to make that 3 red cards but wen hes off the pitch and talking after the games he seems shy
rooney is a perfect premeirship player and deinately a real brit lad who can kick some balls we need players like him to keep the game up its standards
he’s a class act and bloody hell he’s the future of football
Rooney’s stats – 2 red cards in his career so far.
He will fulfill his potential nw tevez has come to united. They are a match made in heaven!
With a wink of an eye and a sly smile to each other they create something special.
could someone tell me from which match this photo was taken please? or have a bigger version as its great