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Paul Parker: 'Wayne Rooney is overweight and slow.'
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It's travesty that he has the cheek to say this. Rooney is perfect, he just needs a manager who will build around him and sacrifice the remaining 10 players for his good.
think this is the same opinion of 90% of the cafe to be fair
The nerve of him tho..
Yeah but it's well known that Paul Parker is racialist against Scousers.
Finally.
I've been saying this for years.
His conditioning has been a disgrace for a long time.
Well done Paul.
I've been saying this for years.
His conditioning has been a disgrace for a long time.
Well done Paul.
Oh dear, I'd give it credence if it was anyone else saying it. But Paul Parker...
About time someone has had a go at Rooney he is holding us back so bad.
How dare he.
Next he'll tell us that Joe Hart isn't top class.
Next he'll tell us that Joe Hart isn't top class.
Sensationalist headline. Agree with what Parker says though
Spot on Paul spot on
Rooney's media connections will be in, in no time, with an article that will defend/promote him.
All I can say it's about time the media and ex-players started saying what is obvious to everyone. Rooney was a great player, with pace, aggression and power. He is a shadow of the player he once was. This is not about hating him as a player or person. This is about Manchester United and what is best for the team. Right now he should not be in the first 11.
We need more personalities to come out with this. Rooney needs a kick up his arse. He's too much into his comfort zone.
Has Rooney ever had a six-pack in his life? People will say his body build is different but I don't buy it. Atleast someone is speaking the truth now. I don't know why so many other players and managers keep defending him.
Does anyone disagree? Of course aside from those that don't watch games and assume Rooney is still a top five player in world football.
Blimey. Jamie Redknapp hinted (on the weekend) at the idea that Rooney could be dropped and now Paul Parker's laying into him. Maybe the 'no media criticism' clause* in his contract has run out?
*May not be a real clause.
*May not be a real clause.
[insert generic beer joke]
Yeah he's not the brightest, but that's a bit harsh.
Paul Parker is a fecking heretic how dare he?
Harsh how? It's spot on.
Does this mean that Parker reads/posts on the Caf?
If so then Hi Paul
If so then Hi Paul
I think you are on to something here its only on the Cafe where such unwelcome opinions are allowed to float around, the idea that Rooney is no longer a top footballer has no basis in reality.
Parker should be shot. Rooney is amazing.
Clickbait headline, but everything he says in the article is spot on. In fact, he was too easy on Rooney.
Slow , yes, overweight, nah rooney was always stocky hes just lost a yard or two. Rooneys pace isnt my worry its his touch thats costing us.
There's a saying in Ireland. Even a blind hen sometimes finds a grain of corn...
Jamie Redknapp and Paul Parker flying the flag for honesty in the ranks of English pundits.
This, along with his crappy first touch, are the key problems, a #10 without these attributes is going to hamper most attacks as he's supposed to be an attacking fulcrum.
I've got an 8 pack [rolls up shirt] it's just hidden under layers of fatty tissue.
He obviously has an agenda
One of the things I love about football, is how the sport allows so many different types of physiques to reach top level. Just look at the massive difference between Ronaldo and Messi! Being a skinny guy, it was always inspiring to see people with my physique make it(even though they obviously had better stamina and lower body-fat percentages).
Because of this, I never really had a problem with Rooney and his physique. As long as he performed well, I couldn't be arsed if he looked a bit heavy. The thing is; Rooney at his best was an explosive and assertive player with a knack for scoring goals. Take away these qualities, and you're left with a fairly mediocre player(by United standards). He's been sub-par for 2 years(and he wasn't THAT great under Moyes either), and given his age and the fact that he's already played more top football than most top professionals in their mid-thirties, it doesn't look good for him. He's just not smart and silky enough to be a CM. He's not explosive enough to be a no.10 or a striker. He's done, I'm afraid.
Because of this, I never really had a problem with Rooney and his physique. As long as he performed well, I couldn't be arsed if he looked a bit heavy. The thing is; Rooney at his best was an explosive and assertive player with a knack for scoring goals. Take away these qualities, and you're left with a fairly mediocre player(by United standards). He's been sub-par for 2 years(and he wasn't THAT great under Moyes either), and given his age and the fact that he's already played more top football than most top professionals in their mid-thirties, it doesn't look good for him. He's just not smart and silky enough to be a CM. He's not explosive enough to be a no.10 or a striker. He's done, I'm afraid.
I seriously think you guys just have to get over this Rooney thing & accept you're not as good at reading the games as the professionals. He's a world class player & he's in the team by merit, and if you think LVG/Mourinho aren't dropping him for some other reason, then you're just too blind to appreciate how much of an impact he has on the game.
Too obvious?
If he doesn't return to England duty, you could have him for another 3-4 years.
Too obvious?
If he doesn't return to England duty, you could have him for another 3-4 years.
He's not overwieght! Some people just don't understand this and never will. But he's kind of right about his performances but I can't fully agree with him simply because it's Paul Parker...
Tell me something that I don't know.
Astonishing. A former professional player/pundit/manager/journalist coming out and deriding Rooney's performances. With his free pass within the media, I never thought I'd see the day.
Don't think he's overweight, but he hasn't needed to be overweight to be slow for a good few seasons now. I don't blame him for the situation though, no player is going to ask to be dropped. The onus is on Jose, just like it was on Van Gaal before him.
Exclusive: van Gaal made Rooney eat burger and chips before breakfast
He's played over 700 games for club and country in the most physical league in the world.
His body is beginning to show it.
His body is beginning to show it.
Rooney deserve some respect imo. Parker can feck off.
Isn't that what the last 3 managers have done
. Put Rooney on the team sheet and then wonder how the other 10 will win the game. Harsh, but he is certainly not there on form.I'm reading everyone that agrees with Paul Parker as being serious and everyone that has backed Rooney as being sarcastic.