In LVG's final second he scored only 8 goals in the league, started the season as a striker end ended it as a holding midfielder.Scored like 6 goals or something ridiculous like that?
In LVG's final second he scored only 8 goals in the league, started the season as a striker end ended it as a holding midfielder.Scored like 6 goals or something ridiculous like that?
Lvg first season he scored 14 in all comps (12 in the league). 15/16 he scored 15 in all comps (7 in the league). 16/17 8 in all comps (6 in the league) Last year he scored 11 for everton (10 in the league)His form had started deteriorating even in first season under LVG. He was decent food the first four months then went to shit. The same thing happened In the Moyes campaign. But his form never recovered from around that Jan/Feb 2015. The Spurs game was one of his few good performances during that period.
His lowest point will always be Villa away in 15/16. That performance took the biscuit. The Watford game comes a close second.
Already back in 2014, aged 28/29, if you had plucked his clone from some other country and placed him in the Championship, I'm not sure if any Premier League side would have looked towards him as a good signing.Say what you want about Rooney's professionalism over the years, but that he's unable to play Premier League football aged 31/32 - while Ronaldo is still the best player at a World Cup aged 33 - is quite sad.
Nobody would have expected this kind of drop off. It's staggering, to be honest.
People say this every yearWell if his instagram picture is to be believed and it's not been photoshopped then he looks fitter than he has done at the start of a season in years.
Fecking shit This club is really run by idiots.The contract we gave him would still have a year to run if he was here.
Bastian was fecked with injuries and had won everything for club and countryhe is moving to MLS at 32, same age as Bastian schweinsteiger and David Beckham.
He was MLS ready 2 seasons ago. His last top season was 13/14. Good luck to him in the MLS.he is moving to MLS at 32, same age as Bastian schweinsteiger and David Beckham.
Bastian was fecked with injuries and had won everything for club and country
Becks, well we all know why that was and it wasn't anything to do with his fitness
the main reason he is going to MLS is money. If he accepted a low wage there would be teams who would sign himHe was MLS ready 2 seasons ago. His last top season was 13/14. Good luck to him in the MLS.
8 goals is a fine return for a holding mid. Lets see Matic match it.In LVG's final second he scored only 8 goals in the league, started the season as a striker end ended it as a holding midfielder.
Away from the white text, it's a fine logic but the problem is for nearly half of the season he played as a main striker.8 goals is a fine return for a holding mid. Lets see Matic match it.
Fun.
Load of shit in this thread about Rooney not looking after himself. People are acting like he was an alcoholic his whole career like Gazza, George Best, Tony Adams etc. Rooney was one of the quickest players in the world in his prime and his work rate was incredible around 2007-2011, where he became less of a striker. His decline started in 2015 and it was just down to burnout after playing over 500 games in his career and being an all action player, took its toll. In the Moyes season he scored 19 goals 20 assists. Was far from finished then and yes that contract in 2014 was reactionary but blame Moyes, Woodward etc. We would've been bottom half without him under Moyes though. In 12/13 he was fantastic too, linked up with RVP superbly and even gave him some of his best moments, that assist for his title winning volley v Villa etc
His decline started in 15/16 and imo it was down to burnout, that was his 13th consecutive season in the PL, Rooney's longevity is actually underrated, he started at 16 and was bullying top teams in the world back then like Arsenal. He's our all time top scorer and England's all time top scorer and that ain't changing anytime soon. The hate Rooney gets is unbelievable. It started with that transfer request, but he was right at the time, when you're top 5 player in the world, are you gonna be excited with playing with signings like Valencia, Obertan, Owen, Bebe, Smalling, Chicharito? Yes he formed a good duo with Valencia and Chicha but the point is they weren't big names
Anyway on topic he'll tear up that shite league no problem. He scored 10 goals for Everton which is decent output. He just dried up when Big Sam came in as his style was based on more defensive work and grafters/workhorses as Everton were in trouble. MLS is slower paced than PL and I'd imagine Rooney's technical ability will be too much for MLS defenders
Dinasours like LA Galaxy are the ones keeping up with this old shit with nothing to show for it in terms of success and drawing in more crowds. Atlanta United is on top of the eastern conference and they're playing the best football in the league with young and exciting previously unknown players (large south American contingent) and world class training facilities and bold academy setup. NYFC (they signed Lampard and David Villa still plays there but they drifting away from these kind of signings), LAFC and NY Red bulls are doing the same and so are Orlando City. These are the best teams in MLS, no surprise. DC United fans are not even excited about Rooney and they'd rather see the club go in the direction the aforementioned clubs are.Why do DC United even want him?
I don't understand why MLS clubs buy EPL players who are way past their best, like Lampard, Gerrard, Rooney and the like.
Its not like they go over there and pull up any trees or generate any real interest. How many Liverpool fans tuned into LA Galaxy matches to see Gerrard?
I might just be underestimating how much DC United fans are loving the prospect of seeing Wayne Rooney turn out for them.
He won't tear up the MLS. If you knew anything about the MLS you wouldn't dismiss it as nothing but a slow paced, shite league. Gerrard hardly did jack squat in his stint at LA Galaxy and BS is hardly tearing shit up at Chicago Fire. Terrible mistake by DC in signing him.Load of shit in this thread about Rooney not looking after himself. People are acting like he was an alcoholic his whole career like Gazza, George Best, Tony Adams etc. Rooney was one of the quickest players in the world in his prime and his work rate was incredible around 2007-2011, where he became less of a striker. His decline started in 2015 and it was just down to burnout after playing over 500 games in his career and being an all action player, took its toll. In the Moyes season he scored 19 goals 20 assists. Was far from finished then and yes that contract in 2014 was reactionary but blame Moyes, Woodward etc. We would've been bottom half without him under Moyes though. In 12/13 he was fantastic too, linked up with RVP superbly and even gave him some of his best moments, that assist for his title winning volley v Villa etc
His decline started in 15/16 and imo it was down to burnout, that was his 13th consecutive season in the PL, Rooney's longevity is actually underrated, he started at 16 and was bullying top teams in the world back then like Arsenal. He's our all time top scorer and England's all time top scorer and that ain't changing anytime soon. The hate Rooney gets is unbelievable. It started with that transfer request, but he was right at the time, when you're top 5 player in the world, are you gonna be excited with playing with signings like Valencia, Obertan, Owen, Bebe, Smalling, Chicharito? Yes he formed a good duo with Valencia and Chicha but the point is they weren't big names
Anyway on topic he'll tear up that shite league no problem. He scored 10 goals for Everton which is decent output. He just dried up when Big Sam came in as his style was based on more defensive work and grafters/workhorses as Everton were in trouble. MLS is slower paced than PL and I'd imagine Rooney's technical ability will be too much for MLS defenders
Bradley Wright Phillips was playing in League one before the MLS and hes scored like a 100 goals or something its really not a great sign on the quality of the leagueHe won't tear up the MLS. If you knew anything about the MLS you wouldn't dismiss it as nothing but a slow paced, shite league. Gerrard hardly did jack squat in his stint at LA Galaxy and BS is hardly tearing shit up at Chicago Fire. Terrible mistake by them in signing him.
And? Wright-Phillips was City's best reserve player before he scored on his full team debut at 19. There was quite a hype train going for him back then and he even played for England U-20s and scored on his City debut and repeated the feat at Southampton. He was a huge talent and he admitted to almost destroying his career by partying hard, showing up to training late and basically letting things get to his head. IMO he would've had a decent career in the PL if he stayed focused. He basically ran out of chances but he grounded himself after transferring to the MLS. No shame in it.Bradley Wright Phillips was playing in League one before the MLS and hes scored like a 100 goals or something its really not a great sign on the quality of the league
BS was tearing it up when he first signed... shows how poor the MLS isHe won't tear up the MLS. If you knew anything about the MLS you wouldn't dismiss it as nothing but a slow paced, shite league. Gerrard hardly did jack squat in his stint at LA Galaxy and BS is hardly tearing shit up at Chicago Fire. Terrible mistake by DC in signing him.
Schweinsteiger joined Chicago Fire when they were in an upswing form wise but that didn't last very long. He's a great player anyway and injuries just did him in. Rooney hasn't taken care of himself. I doubt he'll have a huge impact on a very poor DC side that needs a lot more than a shiny new stadium and a washed-up player way past his best by dateBS was tearing it up when he first signed... shows how poor the MLS is
I don't think it was the drink that specifically affected him or anything, but I highly suspect he didn't take care of his fitness and diet as well as others. Also smoked. It's bound to have an effect on an athlete.Load of shit in this thread about Rooney not looking after himself. People are acting like he was an alcoholic his whole career like Gazza, George Best, Tony Adams etc. Rooney was one of the quickest players in the world in his prime and his work rate was incredible around 2007-2011, where he became less of a striker. His decline started in 2015 and it was just down to burnout after playing over 500 games in his career and being an all action player, took its toll. In the Moyes season he scored 19 goals 20 assists. Was far from finished then and yes that contract in 2014 was reactionary but blame Moyes, Woodward etc. We would've been bottom half without him under Moyes though. In 12/13 he was fantastic too, linked up with RVP superbly and even gave him some of his best moments, that assist for his title winning volley v Villa etc
His decline started in 15/16 and imo it was down to burnout, that was his 13th consecutive season in the PL, Rooney's longevity is actually underrated, he started at 16 and was bullying top teams in the world back then like Arsenal. He's our all time top scorer and England's all time top scorer and that ain't changing anytime soon. The hate Rooney gets is unbelievable. It started with that transfer request, but he was right at the time, when you're top 5 player in the world, are you gonna be excited with playing with signings like Valencia, Obertan, Owen, Bebe, Smalling, Chicharito? Yes he formed a good duo with Valencia and Chicha but the point is they weren't big names
Anyway on topic he'll tear up that shite league no problem. He scored 10 goals for Everton which is decent output. He just dried up when Big Sam came in as his style was based on more defensive work and grafters/workhorses as Everton were in trouble. MLS is slower paced than PL and I'd imagine Rooney's technical ability will be too much for MLS defenders
If that. He'll be absolutely fine there, the slower pace will mask his own lack of pace and he'll be well ahead with his technical level and vision. It's just whether he's actually interested in playing anymore or he sees this as a paid holiday.Isnt the MLS still pretty much championship level? Rooney will be pretty much one of the best players in the MLS no?
He just didnt taken care carefully of his body. Load of excuse after excuse after excuse flying around for Rooney. Ronaldo, Messi played almost if not more matches than him yet they are still here as the best. Funny that Rooney being touted as the same future as former duo in their tennage years. Just admit it, he just didnt taken care of his body as much as others regardless of burnout, injuries, etc.Load of shit in this thread about Rooney not looking after himself. People are acting like he was an alcoholic his whole career like Gazza, George Best, Tony Adams etc. Rooney was one of the quickest players in the world in his prime and his work rate was incredible around 2007-2011, where he became less of a striker. His decline started in 2015 and it was just down to burnout after playing over 500 games in his career and being an all action player, took its toll. In the Moyes season he scored 19 goals 20 assists. Was far from finished then and yes that contract in 2014 was reactionary but blame Moyes, Woodward etc. We would've been bottom half without him under Moyes though. In 12/13 he was fantastic too, linked up with RVP superbly and even gave him some of his best moments, that assist for his title winning volley v Villa etc
His decline started in 15/16 and imo it was down to burnout, that was his 13th consecutive season in the PL, Rooney's longevity is actually underrated, he started at 16 and was bullying top teams in the world back then like Arsenal. He's our all time top scorer and England's all time top scorer and that ain't changing anytime soon. The hate Rooney gets is unbelievable. It started with that transfer request, but he was right at the time, when you're top 5 player in the world, are you gonna be excited with playing with signings like Valencia, Obertan, Owen, Bebe, Smalling, Chicharito? Yes he formed a good duo with Valencia and Chicha but the point is they weren't big names
Anyway on topic he'll tear up that shite league no problem. He scored 10 goals for Everton which is decent output. He just dried up when Big Sam came in as his style was based on more defensive work and grafters/workhorses as Everton were in trouble. MLS is slower paced than PL and I'd imagine Rooney's technical ability will be too much for MLS defenders
The league is that good US football has regressed.He won't tear up the MLS. If you knew anything about the MLS you wouldn't dismiss it as nothing but a slow paced, shite league. Gerrard hardly did jack squat in his stint at LA Galaxy and BS is hardly tearing shit up at Chicago Fire. Terrible mistake by DC in signing him.
You forgot about the 'silent domination'. Rooney is capable of dominating without even making a single noise, let alone having to do stuffs on the pitch. They say He's a legend.He won't tear up the MLS. If you knew anything about the MLS you wouldn't dismiss it as nothing but a slow paced, shite league. Gerrard hardly did jack squat in his stint at LA Galaxy and BS is hardly tearing shit up at Chicago Fire. Terrible mistake by DC in signing him.