I think Real would fancy Rooney, I mean Mourinho loves him.
Christ, looking at him lining up with Ronaldo again makes me sad.
Christ, looking at him lining up with Ronaldo again makes me sad.
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i would rather he lined up with Ronaldo than Tevez tbh
Rooney hits out at united
Thursday, 21st October 2010
PREMIER LEAGUE
FRANK DALLERES
MANCHESTER UNITED rebel Wayne Rooney has come clean over his determination to leave Old Trafford and blamed his decision on the club’s lack of ambition.
Rooney questioned United’s ability to continue to win trophies and insisted he had only refused to sign a new contract after failing to receive reassurances they would bring in world-class signings.
The England star also denied suggestions from Sir Alex Ferguson that he had failed to show the club respect, after the manager broke his silence on the conflict with his most important player on Tuesday.
Rooney’s admission paves the way for a sensational January transfer window switch to arch-rivals Manchester City, who are thought to be leading the chase.
Injured Rooney missed last night’s clash with Bursaspor and some bookmakers were offering even money that the 24-year-old had played his last game for the club.
“I met with [United chief executive] David Gill last week and he did not give me any of the assurances I was seeking about the future squad,” Rooney said in a statement released just hours before the game.
“I then told him that I would not be signing a new contract. I was interested to hear what Sir Alex had to say yesterday and surprised by some of it.
“It is absolutely true, as he said, that my agent and I have had a number of meetings with the club about a new contract. During those meetings in August I asked for assurances about the continued ability of the club to attract the top players in the world.
“I have never had anything but complete respect for MUFC. How could I not have done given its fantastic history and especially the last six years in which I have been lucky to play a part?
“For me its all about winning trophies – as the club has always done under Sir Alex. Because of that I think the questions I was asking were justified.” Rooney, whose relationship with Ferguson is said to have deteriorated beyond repair, said he would always be grateful to the Scot.
“Despite recent difficulties, I know I will always owe Sir Alex Ferguson a huge debt,” he added.
“He is a great manager and mentor who has helped and supported me from the day he signed me from Everton when I was only 18. For Manchester United’s sake I wish he could go on forever because he’s a one off and a genius.”
ROONEY HITS OUT AT UNITED | City A.M.
I had heard at the end of last season where Rooney had said we needed to sign a good striker. I think the truth will only come out long after Rooney has gone.
I think the headline is a bit false. He is really hitting out at Gill and the Glazers.
Thursday, 21st October 2010
PREMIER LEAGUE
FRANK DALLERES
MANCHESTER UNITED rebel Wayne Rooney has come clean over his determination to leave Old Trafford and blamed his decision on the club’s lack of ambition.
Rooney questioned United’s ability to continue to win trophies and insisted he had only refused to sign a new contract after failing to receive reassurances they would bring in world-class signings.
The England star also denied suggestions from Sir Alex Ferguson that he had failed to show the club respect, after the manager broke his silence on the conflict with his most important player on Tuesday.
Rooney’s admission paves the way for a sensational January transfer window switch to arch-rivals Manchester City, who are thought to be leading the chase.
Injured Rooney missed last night’s clash with Bursaspor and some bookmakers were offering even money that the 24-year-old had played his last game for the club.
“I met with [United chief executive] David Gill last week and he did not give me any of the assurances I was seeking about the future squad,” Rooney said in a statement released just hours before the game.
“I then told him that I would not be signing a new contract. I was interested to hear what Sir Alex had to say yesterday and surprised by some of it.
“It is absolutely true, as he said, that my agent and I have had a number of meetings with the club about a new contract. During those meetings in August I asked for assurances about the continued ability of the club to attract the top players in the world.
“I have never had anything but complete respect for MUFC. How could I not have done given its fantastic history and especially the last six years in which I have been lucky to play a part?
“For me its all about winning trophies – as the club has always done under Sir Alex. Because of that I think the questions I was asking were justified.” Rooney, whose relationship with Ferguson is said to have deteriorated beyond repair, said he would always be grateful to the Scot.
“Despite recent difficulties, I know I will always owe Sir Alex Ferguson a huge debt,” he added.
“He is a great manager and mentor who has helped and supported me from the day he signed me from Everton when I was only 18. For Manchester United’s sake I wish he could go on forever because he’s a one off and a genius.”
ROONEY HITS OUT AT UNITED | City A.M.
I had heard at the end of last season where Rooney had said we needed to sign a good striker. I think the truth will only come out long after Rooney has gone.
I think the headline is a bit false. He is really hitting out at Gill and the Glazers.
Unless we're playing them over 2 legs in the Champions League
Who exactly have we picked up that is not United quality?
Hernendez looks like a quality buy.
Bebe is still adapting to the English league
Obertan is still developing. I think he'll be a late bloomer by the looks of his physic
Smalling looks more and more like Rio Ferdinand mark 2 and somebody I really look forward to seeing develop.
Diouf is learning his trade. He needs game time and its as simple as that.
Michael Owen is a fantastic back up striker that had scored goals in nearly every other game for us when he's played.
This was the only excuse Rooney had left. Don't be fooled because he was never going to come out and say it was all for money which is the general belief everywhere.
Sir Alex hasn't replaced Scholes yet because there is no need.
Nani is quickly becoming the new Giggs in terms of contribution to the team. We don't really need more established wingers but if rumors are correct then we're looking at Alexis Sanchez who can works as a utility front man and winger.
Rooney's true ambition is to emulate his hero Eliot Spitzer ( ex gov of NYS, he paid almost 4k per visit from hookers)
I know everyone has come out and said this statement is rubbish and so on, but when you look at it, it certainly does add fuel to the fire.
Anyone able to remove the watermark? Or know where there's one available without it?
If anyone feels like directing their anger at someone else than Rooney.
Why Rooney really wants out - Yahoo! Eurosport
I wouldn't expect anything less from a Yahoo! writer to be honest
In the Champions League final of 2008, the red front six was Rooney, Ronaldo, Tevez, Hargreaves, Scholes and Carrick. Tonight against Bursaspor, the front six is probably going to be Berbatov, Hernandez, Nani, Fletcher, Park and Carrick. Anyone who suggests that is a mark of progress is clearly bonkers.
(about Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez) By January, all three will have gone. To lose one might be considered unlucky, two careless, but three is a woeful dereliction of duty.
Have to agree with that.
When Rooney goes, the club needs to take a long hard look at itself and either come clean to the fans about whats really going on behind the scenes, or start injecting something back into the squad.
With Scholes, Giggs and VDS to leave, we simply can't just keep bringing in "maybes" like Diouf, Obertan, Bebe etc
(about Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez) By January, all three will have gone. To lose one might be considered unlucky, two careless, but three is a woeful dereliction of duty.
Have to agree with that.
When Rooney goes, the club needs to take a long hard look at itself and either come clean to the fans about whats really going on behind the scenes, or start injecting something back into the squad.
With Scholes, Giggs and VDS to leave, we simply can't just keep bringing in "maybes" like Diouf, Obertan, Bebe etc
Yep, we need to start buying expensive players or the fans are being treated badly..We need to know damn it!!..We deserve it!!!
Spastics....Go and play your video games
Spastics....Go and play your video games
The timing of this is becoming more and more frustrating since there's not really any possible resolution for another 2+ months at least. He knew he wasn't going to sign a contract and started feeding the papers info about his contract breaking down, etc. It's extremely distracting for the rest of the team to have to deal with during the middle of the season. Sure, the players probably all knew, but now they'll be bombarded with it constantly no matter what. If we beat Stoke 20-0, the press are going to be asking "could it have been 30-0 if Rooney played? What affect did not having Rooney have on you?" and so on. The only imaginable time it would have been worse would have been in April/May during the business end of things. It seems he's taken it upon himself to make it a big deal now without any exit and for it to stay in the papers until January.
The respectable thing would have been to keep his mouth shut until after Christmas when something can be done about it. Instead, he's decided to bring it to a head in the middle of October. What kind of person does that? Paul Stretford definitely was a part of this, but Rooney has to answer for it. He has in no way shown respect to the club, the manager, or his teammates. If I were him, I wouldn't want to go to training anymore having just told the world my teammates aren't good enough for me.
The respectable thing would have been to keep his mouth shut until after Christmas when something can be done about it. Instead, he's decided to bring it to a head in the middle of October. What kind of person does that? Paul Stretford definitely was a part of this, but Rooney has to answer for it. He has in no way shown respect to the club, the manager, or his teammates. If I were him, I wouldn't want to go to training anymore having just told the world my teammates aren't good enough for me.
At the end of the day - a plate of burgers and several piles of shit.
It's as if all these journos have completely forgotten that unpleasant experience of wiping the egg off their faces after the last time they said we were finished.
All the talk today has been of Wayne Rooney reportedly letting it be known that he wants to leave Manchester United, and that he is not interested in negotiating a new contract at the club.
Manchester United have let so many great players go in the past and they've coped well. It should always be the case that no one player is bigger than the club, whether that club be United or anyone else.
Wayne hasn't really helped himself. Things are against him at the moment - his confidence is low while he continues to be vilified in the press for his off-field indiscretions
But things could all turn around for him very quickly. A few decent performances and the rediscovery of his scoring form would see both him and the team benefit.
United have already dropped twice as many points from winning positions as they did for the whole of last season. Surely the Wayne Rooney of last season would have played a big part in turning some of those draws into wins.
So it does seem a bit premature to be pulling out of contract talks and demanding a move, if indeed that is what has happened.
Only a few people really know what's going on at the moment. Right now, it's good for the media to be running this story. It sells papers and gets people talking.
But talk is cheap, and is also good for the player's agent to try and gain the higher ground in negotiations over a new deal. This will end in either Rooney getting a bigger deal at Old Trafford or moving for big money. Either eventuality will mean a nice fee for his representatives.
It's sad that the result of Rooney's scandal and poor form could be that he gets a big-money move to another top European club. What kind of message does that send out about the way that football works?
He should be the one with the point to prove, and take the opportunity to show his worth again. Then, and only then, should he be rewarded by his current employers or be touting for a transfer.
No one enjoys sitting on the bench, especially at a club like United. I know for myself that to be at a club of that stature and being sat there watching your team-mates play is one of the hardest things to do.
But that should motivate you to do all you can to get back into the team, rather than simply decide to quit.
Real Madrid had been the name on everyone's lips when discussing possible destinations for Rooney, but they have now said they do not plan to sign any attackers in January, because they would find it difficult to accommodate them into their squad.
They must have looked at the possibility of signing him and decided it was a case of the right player at the wrong time.
Rooney shouldn't be rewarded for failure - Yahoo! Eurosport
Great article by Paul Parker
Manchester United have let so many great players go in the past and they've coped well. It should always be the case that no one player is bigger than the club, whether that club be United or anyone else.
Wayne hasn't really helped himself. Things are against him at the moment - his confidence is low while he continues to be vilified in the press for his off-field indiscretions
But things could all turn around for him very quickly. A few decent performances and the rediscovery of his scoring form would see both him and the team benefit.
United have already dropped twice as many points from winning positions as they did for the whole of last season. Surely the Wayne Rooney of last season would have played a big part in turning some of those draws into wins.
So it does seem a bit premature to be pulling out of contract talks and demanding a move, if indeed that is what has happened.
Only a few people really know what's going on at the moment. Right now, it's good for the media to be running this story. It sells papers and gets people talking.
But talk is cheap, and is also good for the player's agent to try and gain the higher ground in negotiations over a new deal. This will end in either Rooney getting a bigger deal at Old Trafford or moving for big money. Either eventuality will mean a nice fee for his representatives.
It's sad that the result of Rooney's scandal and poor form could be that he gets a big-money move to another top European club. What kind of message does that send out about the way that football works?
He should be the one with the point to prove, and take the opportunity to show his worth again. Then, and only then, should he be rewarded by his current employers or be touting for a transfer.
No one enjoys sitting on the bench, especially at a club like United. I know for myself that to be at a club of that stature and being sat there watching your team-mates play is one of the hardest things to do.
But that should motivate you to do all you can to get back into the team, rather than simply decide to quit.
Real Madrid had been the name on everyone's lips when discussing possible destinations for Rooney, but they have now said they do not plan to sign any attackers in January, because they would find it difficult to accommodate them into their squad.
They must have looked at the possibility of signing him and decided it was a case of the right player at the wrong time.
Rooney shouldn't be rewarded for failure - Yahoo! Eurosport
Great article by Paul Parker
For me things don’t add up!
1) For me, it's all about winning trophies – as the club has always done under Sir Alex. Because of that I think the questions I was asking were justified."
Is he insinuating that Ferguson is going at the end of the year, because if Sir Alex has always won trophies then what his beef?
1) For me, it's all about winning trophies – as the club has always done under Sir Alex. Because of that I think the questions I was asking were justified."
Is he insinuating that Ferguson is going at the end of the year, because if Sir Alex has always won trophies then what his beef?
1. Ronaldo wanted to leave to go to Madrid and always did. We kept him longer than he probably wanted to stay, but he played his heart out for the club while he was here.
2. Tevez wasn't happy playing substitute so he wanted to get more playing time and significantly more money. Once City got new owners, Kia only had his eye on one thing--getting Tevez there. So, he essentially said that Tevez wouldn't be signing for us while he negotiated a deal with City during the season. What could we have done to make him stay? He wasn't worth the money paid for him given his form that season. He scored a handful of goals and didn't do anything earth-shattering.
3. Rooney's agent gets out of his ban in February/March and a few months later, after Rooney is shit at the World Cup, gets caught shagging prostitutes while his wife is pregnant, and generally being a worthless human being, he decides he's too good for United and wants more money. He's not even considered the new contract and has his cold, black heart set on leaving. He massively disrespects the club, his manager, his teammates, and the fans. At the point of no return, what are United supposed to do? Could we have started negotiations while his agent was unable to do it for him?
Explain exactly how we were supposed to keep those three given the circumstances. Yes, there will have to be money spent, but just because City, Madrid, and Barca are FM teams doesn't mean we should be throwing insane amounts of money around each transfer window. Yes, I'd like for more to be spent and less of it on interest, but it's the shit we have to deal with.
There's not really much to pay attention to in it. It's an attempt to deflect people away from saying he's a money grabbing tosspot after Fergie's masterclass the other day. Poor one, as well, even if you believe every word the resulting conclusion is that Rooney think's he's now better than the club.
Didn't get that part either ? Probably thinks we should win the PL every season and at least make it to the CL final every season.
All in all, I'd say he meant that last season, with the departure of Ronaldo/Tevez, our team was weakened and it didnt' seem good enough for Wayne, he probably has a muppet side in him expecting the likes of Kaka, Benzema or any player that is a muppets dream to join us, instead we got Valencia/Obertan/Owen who Rooney says is a downgrade... Which is the soul reason on why he wants to leave.
Why doesn't he learn from Gerrard ? The likes of Joe Cole should make us a world class team again maybe ?
Gill must have told Rooney that Moyes is going to succeed Fergie. Rooney bolted.
Not to get off topic but I feel that this is over looked by a lot of fans. I wish we could say the same about Wayne but he is certainly not professional enough
He can feck off. I'm really gutted. I stood by the guy, I really thought he was worth it, and that he would be forever a red. Look at Totti you fecking scumbag!
Hope he never pulls the shirt again. I'd rather have one with half the talent that actually wants to play for such a big team. I'd like him to know how priviledged he was to play for us. Go to Madrid, Wayne, you deserve them.
Hope he never pulls the shirt again. I'd rather have one with half the talent that actually wants to play for such a big team. I'd like him to know how priviledged he was to play for us. Go to Madrid, Wayne, you deserve them.
I feel the same way! He isnt worthy of wearing the badge on his chest.
Indeed! He can't possibly know the hard work that many of the people that go to OT have to do in order to pay for a ticket, let alone to save for a long time to travel to get to the place itself, or even buy your shirt with your hero's name printed on the back! Like many of us. Shame on him.
Stan Collymore [who cant' stop reminding all who listen that he was the first to break the story at the weekend] said in a post-match discussion last night, that he was hearing rumours suggesting Rooney is to be in effect, permanently dropped from the team as of tomorrow. Or at least put on notice of that in a sort of official fashion.
He'll train with the reserves or youth team or some such. Hypothetically, i'm sure McClair and or Ole would be just thrilled at being sent the banished one.
Flog him to the highest bidder, the Glazers should surely realise the money needs to be re-invested into the squad. Give Ferguson the money (and should City buy him it would be a King's ransom) and watch him revivalist United's squad.
He will have to be sold. There's no way the Glazers will let SAF make a point when there's cold, hard cash on the table. That being said, isn't he able to buy out his contract soon for a few million? If I were looking to buy I'd just tell him to wait and give him a huge signing on fee instead of paying 30 million in January.
As wise Keano ones said, those who do not want to play for me, I will drive them away. Where to Rooney?
All I care about now is who we are going to buy.
For arguments sake, what if he does a U-turn?
He can feck off.
Sign him up and then sell him in the summer. We'd get more for a longer contract.
I'd have to watch him kiss every member of the squad's feet and then genuflect everytime Fergie looked at him.
Even on the pitch.
correct...its exactly what i am hoping for...Sign him up and then sell him in the summer. We'd get more for a longer contract.
in all seriousness I wonder what will happen to players like vidic and nani since they might be under contract when fergie decides to retire. Will they say feck it, and try to leave or give a new gaffer a chance? I wonder if any of the players really would put in a transfer request when fergie leaves.
This is different from other clubs where manages get chopped and changed. Ferguson is all any of these players know.
worth a read, with an emphasis on the latter part of the article.
BBC - Phil McNulty: Rooney burns bridges at Man Utd
BBC - Phil McNulty: Rooney burns bridges at Man Utd