Comments on: Rooney More Potential Than Any Number Nine In The World http://therepublikofmancunia.com/rooney-more-potential-than-any-number-nine-in-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rooney-more-potential-than-any-number-nine-in-the-world a Manchester United blog Fri, 25 May 2012 23:53:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: denton davey http://therepublikofmancunia.com/rooney-more-potential-than-any-number-nine-in-the-world/#comment-25514 denton davey Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:50:50 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=6232#comment-25514 I am not "frightened" that TheBoyWonder is only 23 - I'm absolutely thrilled that we are getting an extended run from him. For him to improve, he needs discipline and a strong hand keeping him (and his emotions) in line. To me, it's very interesting that three of the four forwards - Ronaldo, Rooney and Tevez - have such a strong appetite for competition that they make evident in their own, individual ways. In contrast, it's hard to get a handle on Berbatov since he seems emotionally bloodless. I am not “frightened” that TheBoyWonder is only 23 – I’m absolutely thrilled that we are getting an extended run from him. For him to improve, he needs discipline and a strong hand keeping him (and his emotions) in line.

To me, it’s very interesting that three of the four forwards – Ronaldo, Rooney and Tevez – have such a strong appetite for competition that they make evident in their own, individual ways. In contrast, it’s hard to get a handle on Berbatov since he seems emotionally bloodless.

]]> By: King Eric http://therepublikofmancunia.com/rooney-more-potential-than-any-number-nine-in-the-world/#comment-25480 King Eric Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:03:03 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=6232#comment-25480 Denton Davey: re:discipline and drifting back i could not agree more. Would love to see him in this number 9 role as he is certainly capable. An absolute talent! Frightening to think he is only just 23! Denton Davey: re:discipline and drifting back i could not agree more.

Would love to see him in this number 9 role as he is certainly capable. An absolute talent! Frightening to think he is only just 23!

]]> By: Red-Manc http://therepublikofmancunia.com/rooney-more-potential-than-any-number-nine-in-the-world/#comment-25446 Red-Manc Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:54:47 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=6232#comment-25446 I agree with what K9 said. I agree with what K9 said.

]]> By: denton davey http://therepublikofmancunia.com/rooney-more-potential-than-any-number-nine-in-the-world/#comment-25445 denton davey Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:54:34 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=6232#comment-25445 Agree with Rio's assessment BUT the key has to be discipline - Wayne Rooney has to have a strong directive to play centre forward for the team and NOT wander around the midfield. It's one of those cases where you have to give up his versatility and control his energy in order for the team to derive maximum benefit from his talents. He simply has to curtail this wandering and stick to his brief as the spearhead of the attack - easier said than done, I think. Agree with Rio’s assessment BUT the key has to be discipline – Wayne Rooney has to have a strong directive to play centre forward for the team and NOT wander around the midfield. It’s one of those cases where you have to give up his versatility and control his energy in order for the team to derive maximum benefit from his talents. He simply has to curtail this wandering and stick to his brief as the spearhead of the attack – easier said than done, I think.

]]> By: k9 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/rooney-more-potential-than-any-number-nine-in-the-world/#comment-25433 k9 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:42:43 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=6232#comment-25433 Rooney, after Scholes, is what drives this team going forward. There is a certain spirit that can be seen about these lads when they play. Rio and Vida do the same at the back. It's just a question of time. Rooney, mind you, is already at par with the best attacking midfielders in the world. He just needs to turn into an out and out striker. And with his versatility, I don't have any doubts... Rooney, after Scholes, is what drives this team going forward. There is a certain spirit that can be seen about these lads when they play. Rio and Vida do the same at the back. It’s just a question of time. Rooney, mind you, is already at par with the best attacking midfielders in the world. He just needs to turn into an out and out striker. And with his versatility, I don’t have any doubts…

]]> By: gautam from india http://therepublikofmancunia.com/rooney-more-potential-than-any-number-nine-in-the-world/#comment-25400 gautam from india Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:23:26 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=6232#comment-25400 his quality shld not be judged by goals alone.he is the most valuable plyr in man united at any given time .....forget ronaldo. his quality shld not be judged by goals alone.he is the most valuable plyr in man united at any given time …..forget ronaldo.

]]> By: lexie16 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/rooney-more-potential-than-any-number-nine-in-the-world/#comment-25395 lexie16 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:23:58 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=6232#comment-25395 rio is right, but i feel that rooney is more of second striker..he can play the orthodox number 9 role like eto'o and torres..rooney likes to drop deep and initiate attacks..on form,rooney is easily the best striker and he is a quality finisher..even if rooney is not at his best he offers something to the team-maybe that killer element..some say wayne rooney is the most overrated player in europe, i think he is the most underrated..he has 9 or so goals so far(if im not wrong)..but im tipping him to score 20+ this season rio is right, but i feel that rooney is more of second striker..he can play the orthodox number 9 role like eto’o and torres..rooney likes to drop deep and initiate attacks..on form,rooney is easily the best striker and he is a quality finisher..even if rooney is not at his best he offers something to the team-maybe that killer element..some say wayne rooney is the most overrated player in europe, i think he is the most underrated..he has 9 or so goals so far(if im not wrong)..but im tipping him to score 20+ this season

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