Comments on: How Much Will We Miss Wayne Rooney?

By: United 4 me

United 4 me — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:55:52 +0000

if CARLITO can re-find his form from last season ROONEY wont be missed as much

but we will still miss him a fair bit, because when Rooney is playing, the opposition just get scared automatically

By: olusanjo

olusanjo — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:29:57 +0000

@ anderson8, nothing leaves man utd for iverpool except the wind that goes around.

By: klauq

klauq — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:56:42 +0000

I cant imagine Tevez will fail to deputise Rooney.. Tevez is just so immense, so dedicated and so hardworking that I dont think player with his attitude can fail.
Hardworkers with patience will always prevail.

Tevez, even when his name is only in subs list, will still be a nightmare to any opponent. Because they will always have to consider the game he will bring once he’s brought on. And you cannot afford to rest or lost concentration when Tevez is playing.

But Rooney’s loss is indeed a very very very very big loss. I hope he will recover quickly.

By: macha

macha — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:53:11 +0000

I think Tevez will excel with the responsibility (and lack of competition for places).. When he tries too hard he is ineffective, when he is angry or 1st 11 guarenteed he is awesome.

Hope so anyway!

By: Marq

Marq — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:03:14 +0000

Ya, the note about Kaka. It seems Milan are willing to let Kaka go, can’t blame them thou, deal of the century here. Now Kaka’s stuck in a position that feels like Milan does not want him to stay, and no other clubs can afford him because of this crazy bid frm city… Such a horrible situation for such a nice bloke

By: denton davey

denton davey — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:47:38 +0000

Hey, it’s too soon to tell about Tevez’ future – we are now heading into the key part of the season and Rooney’s injury gives Carlitos a perfect opportunity to show what he’s made of. He’s been a high-profile, top-notch player since he was 17; he has also been a full-timer since he broke into Boca Juniors first=team. Don’t forget that this guy has a huge, huge heart and wasn’t named South America’s player-of-the-year three years’ running because he’s chopped liver.

As someone mentioned, UTD’s next few fixtures – Bolton away in EPL, Derby at OT in Carling Cup, and then Spurs at OT in FACup – aren’t exactly “challenging”. TheLads have the strength-in-depth to handle those teams and to give Tevez the consistent run of games he needs to start firing on all cylinders.

So, while I would always prefer to see Wayne Rooney starting, having Carlitos Tevez in reserve ain’t half-bad. I don’t see his hamstring problem as any kind of serious obstacle to the team’s run to the trophies.

Having Jonny Evans, Wesley Brown, Gary Neville, and – yes – John O’Shea means that there’s strength-in-depth in the central defence, too.

By: Ridwan

Ridwan — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:40:45 +0000

LMAo…
i agree
its tevez chance to stepu up but its better fo manucho who i think should be getting more bench starts now (HEZ 25)
chance for him to get starts in the cup ties (Plzzzzzzzz)
hopefully united will get through!

By: Costas

Costas — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:37:30 +0000

Hey guys have you heard the news?Milan have allowed Kaka to talk to Shity.If the transfer goes through,it’s fee will be about 107 million pounds!I am sorry but 107 million pounds are not enough to buy 10% of the prestige of Manchester United.I am just sorry for Kaka.His high profile career all but over at just 27.

By: TonyBee

TonyBee — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:25:39 +0000

I agree with Salford Red, let Carlitos go if he wants and sign Benzema.
I also think that Carlitos’s agent has been hawking him round Europe hoping to get a mega deal for him, as I also think, correct me if i’m wrong, that maybe he owns Carlito’s contract. And if he can sell him for 32million, better for him. Maybe one reason SAF has not jumped at all the media hype originating supposedly from Carlitos, but probably from his agent stirring things up

By: Salford Red

Salford Red — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:03:51 +0000

Sure we will miss Rooney but Tevez Berba and Welbeck in reserve is not a bad deal, plus play Ji Sung and Nani on the wing and you can the throw Ronny up as an extra out and out striker.
The main problem with Tevez I can see is that although a very good player, his work ethic and skills are unquestionable, he has already stated his desire to sign a four or five year contract then return back to Argentina. Suddenly the 32 million is much more of a daunting prospect when you consider there is no possibility for a return on the invesment. And as a result we get a maximum of five years service. Then consider that Benzema could become available who is world class, probably only ten million more but at the age of 22 representing a far greater return on what we put in.
I’d love to see Tevez stay but if he does we can realistically pay no more than 15 million for his services.