'Wayne Rooney is a sacrificial lamb and I hate it'
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Those two shots, the sad part is, that a few years ago, those were dead cert goals.
I laughed pretty bad in the first half when Arse defenders fecked it up. Mata all in open, Rooney literally kicks it at the goakeeper, Mata drops on his knees with his arms wide open.
Its honestly sad seeing how far he has fallen. And like someone else said, he only played today because Fellaini was suspended. That is damning.
He should probably only have 1 or 2 appearances left in him for us and those are only because of squad rotation.
Zlatan would have probably went on and punched him in the face in such a ball.
fecking pathetic. I'm sure his pundit pals are still backing him.
Was awful today, nail in the coffin (well one of many), the sooner he fecks off the better,
I'm waiting for his friends in the media to start blaming Mourinho for "tarnishing his legacy" by playing him.
His sycophantic friends in the media aren't helping his case if anything they are creating a sharp contrast between the praise they give and the performance we see.
Indeed. There's a lesson to be learned there for sycophants of all stripes.
Maybe I was paying extra attention, but that was the first time I ever saw Mata so visibly upset at a teammate. He was a superstar for so long.. the turn to below average came so fecking quick. The fact that he's on such high wages just adds salt to the wound for the club I assume.
They'll just say he wasn't played enough, and his poor fitness is down to that.
Looking at Wayne, he is one of those who looks fat but isnt.
Has any other top level player fallen off so badly at such a (relatively) young age? Hes fecking 31 and he acts like hes 37 or something. SAF was right about him peaking early in his career.
Fun fact: Rooney was our top scorer in all of our trophyless seasons ever since he joined.
Fun fact: Rooney was our top scorer in all of our trophyless seasons ever since he joined.
Rooney had been declining for years. This is not a surprise to anyone who really follows the team
Was a very important player during the clubs most successful ever period regardless.
Currently not the player he once was. But vital part of the season where the fans should back the squad regardless. But kicking him while he's down appears to be the hip thing. Let's hope he doesn't play the next go then one of Smalling, jones, Lindgard or Fellaini can take a turn.
There is a book or course in there for budding sports professionals. A 'how not to' book or course.
Ronaldo doesn't seem to be fading out but our Wayne looked spend two seasons ago. He should spend the summer with Ronaldo or Ibra and just eat properly and workout for the next season.
Haven't read the whole thread but please someone tell me that we've reached and gone past peak Wayne apathy/hate/disgust because I would lose a fair bit of faith in the cafe.
They are just making things worse for Rooney by doing this. Jose has done the right thing this season by dropping him, because let's be honest here, when he is playing these days it's actually embarrassing to watch and it tarnishes the legacy of a once great player.
When Neville was in his last season (and his legs had pretty much gone) me and my mates joked that Valencia should push him up and down the pitch in a wheelchair since he still had a good cross on him. Rooney has been there and is past that point as well. Whenever he plays now it seriously looks like hes playing in a bog
Not dimishing his importance during those years buts a fact that when he was THE man he didnt win any trophies with the club. Whether thats his fault or not is up for debate.
The point is that it makes no sense that he is actually down hes just fecking 31! He has looked so sluggish, not lacking desire but actually sluggish even his shots feel weak. Its sad that his career at the top level has ended so soon.
It's not a surprise to me at all. How many professional footballers do you know who truly were full time regulars playing 90 minutes in each game at the age of 16? The answer is virtually none.
Rooney might be 31 but I would not be surprised if the minutes played or games played is more akin to someone who is in their mid thirties.
It's like a car. It's not just about how old it is, it's about the mileage and how well it's been maintained. Rooney has a lot of miles, and he isn't notorious for looking after himself.
I am suprised that people actually think this.
Rooney's decline has been there for all to see.
Does anyone remember the game at Villa Park last season? He was as bad anything he has shown recently.
Never has a coffin been so well sealed
From the press. Mourinho impressed with Rooney:
But Mourinho, speaking after the game, was quick to praise his captain for the way he applied himself.
“Wayne Rooney is another one who played. This game was a blessing for him,” he said.
“In the first half he had the best chance of the whole game. He just had to put the ball through Petr’s [Cech] legs.
“He’s had shots and got into good positions. He’s ready to make contributions towards the end of the season.”
http://thepeoplesperson.com/2017/05...e-rooneys-performance-against-arsenal-180791/
He must have watched a different game than everyone else
But Mourinho, speaking after the game, was quick to praise his captain for the way he applied himself.
“Wayne Rooney is another one who played. This game was a blessing for him,” he said.
“In the first half he had the best chance of the whole game. He just had to put the ball through Petr’s [Cech] legs.
“He’s had shots and got into good positions. He’s ready to make contributions towards the end of the season.”
http://thepeoplesperson.com/2017/05...e-rooneys-performance-against-arsenal-180791/
He must have watched a different game than everyone else
He sounds about as impressed as Koeman is with United.
Mmmm.... sounds to me like he's being sarcastic here...albeit in a polite way
Makes you wonder what his his team mates really think when they know he's starting. Mata's 'mask' slipped yesterday
He declined after 13/14, was painfully apparent.
This doesn't actually sound too far-fetched.
Mourinho is on the caf. It's contagious, now.
Makes you wonder what his his team mates really think when they know he's starting. Mata's 'mask' slipped yesterday
"You fecking fat Scouser!"
Mourinho is clueless. We need Southgate as manager.
Nudging that ball across the penalty area to Mata was the footballers option, dragging it to the side and around Cech before cutting it in was the greedy twats option, side footing it into the keepers midriff hoping it squirms under him is the Sunday League hackers option. Embrace your level Wayne.
I agree that Rooney deserves respect for what he has achieved at the club, but the rest is nonsense from Wilkins. Rooney's been given many chances this season, but hasn't improved at all. The sad fact is that he's past it and should look to move on at the end of the season for his own sake and the team's.
Afraid not. It's amazing the amount of vile names he's getting called by some on here.
Obviously passed his best and shouldn't be in the squad at all, but given his length of service, what he's won and being the leading goal-scorer I think there are ways to say you're not happy without calling him what they are.
In fairness Mou doesn't seem to have a single positive thing to say there, except for getting into good positions, just making basic factual statements.
If anything it sounds like damning with the faintest of praise.
"Wayne Rooney was on the pitch"
I don't remember a PL player being this bad before, he struggles with the basics. It's horrible to see after being so brilliant for us all those years. For his sake he needs to leave this summer. Well for ours as well, like. Obviously.
With Rooney in the first 11, you're essentially a man down.
Shame, I still watch youtube clips of 08/09 season - Different being.
It's very much this.
"He's lucky to have been playing at all and managed to screw up our best chance but he managed to get a couple of shots so there is some hope for the rest of the season."