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Originally Posted by Ekeke
Thats how he's been for his career until last season, where lots of people were dissappointed with his contribution.
He doesn't have consistant enough finishing to be a lead the line striker, in my opinion. You want your main goalscorer to be this player as he's closest to goal. I think his form and confidence are directly tied to him being allowed back into his former position where he'd quickly get back to his best.
Before last season however, I felt Rooney is just the kind of player that you could put anywhere on a football pitch and if you give him 6 months of playing there consistantly, he'd learn to be one of the best there. And to an extent, Rooney did that. But the finishing just wasnt there. I dont think this position for him anymore. I'd like to see the Wayne Rooney of a few years ago - but better, due to the experiment with him leading the line (and improving his movement and positioning) and through the experience he's gained.
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Why oh why oh why do so many people think that Rooney's a) got a problem with finishing and b) this should affect where he is expected to play.
His finishing was inconsistent last season, so was his touch, his dribbling, the accuracy of his passing etc. etc. etc. These were all linked and were indicative of a player who was struggling for form.
When he did hit some decent form his finishing improved, along with every other aspect of his game.
Wayne Rooney is perfectly equipped to play in almost any attacking position on the pitch. As Fergie points out, he is probably at his most effective when he is played centrally but that is the only restriction that should be put on where he can and can't play.
I'm sick to my back teeth of people banging on about how Rooney should only ever play as a "support striker". Fergie obviously doesn't think he should be limited to playing this one position and it baffles me how so many caftards disagree with him on this
