Definately.If it's the same, or very close to the same, contract he was offered earlier, then he might not come off as big of a cnut. Even this new contract is 20k more, than it proves he was just after the green.
Re 'delete all the Rooney bullshit', he's made his own bed, he deserves all the shit he gets.Sorry mate, I walk out of this mess without blood on my hands. Kept dignity through the whole saga
I have. They're standing outside Old Trafford talking to SSNI've seen very few people that are just geniunely happy that Rooney has been offered a big contract.
Er... no, not at all.The posters who posted so much hatred in this thread should be ashamed of themselves.
ridiculous
no he's still a twatSo he's now one of the best strikers again?
I had a breakdown as well!Ljajic Watch was hilarious, Pogue's breakdown.
Thats a very cynical view you have there.So, reading between the lines, they've agreed to sell him (2011/2012) providing he signs a new contract.
If he doesn't they'll sell him in January....but not to the club he's already made a deal with.
just what we were thinking tbhThats a very cynical view you have there.
But almost spot on I imagine.
I'm convinced that people start milling about stadiums when there's a good story going on just so they can get on tv.I have. They're standing outside Old Trafford talking to SSN
Pogues breakdown must have rubbed off on you.I had a breakdown as well!
I might have even used the c word...
I agree strongly with everything in this thread except the bolded. Rooney is really a massive cnut and I wouldn't have minded him being shipped off in Jan as long as we had sufficient funds to re-invest and it wasn't City or Chelsea.It feels incredibly odd to say this, but I'm in agreement with fred and Lailani right now.
The man is an absolute flying weapon. He's treated not just the club but the fans, the manager and the players like complete dirt. Acting bigger than the lot of them, acting like he deserves assurances from Manchester United and not the other way round, disparaging the achievements of the club and its manager during his hugely successful time here and - worst of all - turning on the one and only party who were still completely in his corner following a horrible World Cup, the worst period of form in his career and the worst period of scrutiny in his private life, and trying to engineer a way to either leave us, or bleed us for money...It's a disgrace
And if this has just been about getting more swag in his sky rocket, then he's not only been incredibly low and deceitfully by using the fan grievances about our financial situation to shield his motivation, but also done it whilst attempting to bleed a hard hit club dry in the process....
If he doesn't sack Stretford for what would be a catastrophic advising error, then it looks suspiciously like a plan that worked out well.
I do however realise my feelings will probably subside because football is a fickle business where you're only as good (and as loyal) as your last game..But right now, I'm not particularly happy he's staying. I would've rather he left and dealt with the consequences of his actions rather than be rewarded with more money for them.
edit: guess its already posted.Wayne to rebuild the relationship
Shortly after signing a new five-year contract with United, Wayne Rooney sat down with MUTV on Friday to talk about his new deal and staying at United...
Wayne, a new contract for you. How are you feeling?
Yeah, I’m delighted. There has been a bit of controversy over the timing of it all. But I’m delighted it’s finally signed. Hopefully I can move on and get back fit and get back playing again.
What have the last few days been like?
It’s been difficult for me and for the club as well. For me, I felt I had to get my point across and we finally came to an agreement, which I think is best for the two of us, for me and the club.
You originally had discussions with David Gill a while ago, can you explain your feelings and how things have changed?
As a player here at United I care for the club. I had some concerns and I made the manager and David Gill aware of that. It went on from there and it didn’t really move forward in terms of contract talks. Then in the last few days that’s all been made public knowledge, which made it more difficult. We felt – myself and the club – that we had to move quickly to sort it out. I’ve spoken with the manager, David Gill and the owners and all of them have confirmed to me that this is the right club for me to be at, and that the club is going to continue to be successful and win things. I had other things I wanted to air as well, but I was happy to move forward and sign the deal.
How complicated is the negotiation process?
It is very complicated. It’s about the football club, but it’s about me and my career as well. So I had to think about it really hard. I’m just delighted it’s over now and hopefully we can put it to the back of our minds.
How does it feel to be a young footballer in the middle of all this? What emotions are going through your mind?
It’s difficult. There’s a lot of media coverage that you have to deal with. I’m sure with other players these discussions happen as well, but they just never become public knowledge. Obviously my situation did, and it made it more difficult. But I spoke with the club and we felt it was best to move things on quickly. I’m really delighted I’ve managed to agree the deal today.
Presumably it’s wonderful at times being Wayne Rooney, but being who you are is the reason why people have such strong opinions on it…
Yeah, that’s something I’ve had for many years now and you just have to try and learn to deal with it. I know I can deal with it myself. Sometimes it does get a bit difficult, but I’m glad it’s over with now and I’m just looking forward to getting back fit and playing again.
We heard from Sir Alex earlier this week and he sounded passionate, and quite emotional. You mentioned him in your statement too; what have you got to say about the way he has been throughout all of this?
It’s been difficult for him as well, I’m sure it has. He’s got to look after the club and he was trying to convince me to sign a new deal. We spoke about it and he has been fantastic. He’s a great manager and I’ve said that many times. He’s one of the big reasons why I joined United – to work under him and be successful. I’ve managed to do that. I’m hoping in the next few years we can do that again.
Is he one of the main reasons you are staying here?
Yeah. He’s not the only reason. I’ve been here now for six years. The fans have been great for me in that time. But the manager’s experience, passion and will to win are one of the main reasons why I’m playing here.
Are you surprised by how everything has happened?
Since it’s become public knowledge, it meant we had to move quickly. Once it all came out, it looked like there was nowhere to go, and that that was it. The manager quite openly made it clear that the door was still open for me to sign and that he still wanted me to sign. That’s when I spoke to my agent and said, ‘let’s go in and sit down with them and try to resolve it and try and get the deal done’. We went and spoke to the manager, David Gill and the Glazers. And I’m just pleased we worked it out.
What’s your message to the fans now?
I’m sure the fans are upset with everything that they’ve heard in the media. But my message is that I care for this club and I want to be here. That’s important to know. I want to continue being successful at this club. Some fans might not take to it too quickly. It might take time. But I will give 100 per cent on the pitch. I want to try and build that relationship back up. I hope that we can work together on this and try to do the best thing for Manchester United and win trophies here.
it would only make us look like hypocrites if we didn't still think he was a whorewhat about that banner that called hima whore are we going to cheer him on now, jesus it make us look like hypocrites.
I might watch that film later. I believe this line from it sums up this thread well;
Fergie may not be around much longer.I'm glad he's signed
but that doesn't change the fact that he's a lying cnut and having tried to shaft SAF will find that he'll be farmed out next close season . For a fat fee and good riddance - SAF will not forget this episode
He wont be going to Madrid.blah blah fecking blah
a fat fee from the cnuts in Madrid in the summer and I'll be willing to drive the cnut there myself and I won't be alone.
I've been saying this all the way along.Lawrenson was right. United needs Rooney more than Rooney needs United.
It reminds me on the situation liverpool fans had with Steven Gerrard in July 2005. But difference is, I have not seen a United fan burning Rooney shirt like the liverpool fans did to gerrardwhat about that banner that called him a whore are we going to cheer him on now, jesus it make us look like hypocrites.
No it doesn't.what about that banner that called him a whore are we going to cheer him on now, jesus it make us look like hypocrites.
No, we just sprayed "sign for City and you're dead" over his face.It reminds me on the situation liverpool fans had with Steven Gerrard in July 2005. But difference is, I have not seen a United fan burning Rooney shirt like the liverpool fans did to gerrard
not his actual face, that would've been hardNo, we just sprayed "sign for City and you're dead" over his face.
Over his face? Wow. He must have shite security.No, we just sprayed "sign for City and you're dead" over his face.
We? So you were one of them? Class.....No, we just sprayed "sign for City and you're dead" over his face.