It feels like just yesterday he signed for us. Where has time gone??
Wayne Rooney | Sacked as Birmingham City Manager
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Wasn't so much England that rushed him back as we did. Started the 2nd leg against Bayern, assisted Gibson early but was clearly not even 50% and we ended up losing. Dropped silly points in the rest of the season because he was in and out with his injury, definitely getting injections. Had a terrible world cup, then the threat to leave in 2010/11 while being out for a few months, then a slow 2 months getting back to form before a great last 2-3 months to 2010/11.
He really frustrated me in his later years, and I'm not sure I ever fully forgave him for that City episode in all honesty, but there's no denying he was an integral piece of one of our most successful periods ever. Not a bad career, all in all.
Legend.
Just wish he hadn't pushed for moves away a few times because his legacy would be indisputable in my eyes.
Just wish he hadn't pushed for moves away a few times because his legacy would be indisputable in my eyes.
The last of the English "Golden Generation". Such was his talent that he's ended up our all time top scorer for club and country and there is still the thought he could have been even better.
Apart from R9 I struggle to think of a better teenager. What he did at Euro 2004 was incredible for someone so young. He put genuine fear in defenders and was the main threat in a team full of world class individuals.
Apart from R9 I struggle to think of a better teenager. What he did at Euro 2004 was incredible for someone so young. He put genuine fear in defenders and was the main threat in a team full of world class individuals.
If Rooney ends up being even a medium success as a manager, that'd be a bigger surprise than us winning the league this year.
Wish him all the best though.
Wish him all the best though.
One of the greats in English football history. That video making the rounds on social media brings back so many great memories.
I’ll always believe he left something on the table because he didn’t look after himself as he should have, but my God what a career he had.
I’ll always believe he left something on the table because he didn’t look after himself as he should have, but my God what a career he had.
United and England legend. Wish him luck in his managerial career.
My favourite United player of all time. What a bloody career. And fun part, his numbers could have been even better if he played striker whole career.
Thanks Wayne for everything
Thanks Wayne for everything
Absolute hero of mine.
Loved his hunger and desire, never gave up.
His management career has started well too.
Although I don't think he has Derby playing the way he truly wants them to play, they set up quite defensively currently, very strong in midfield, usually a 443 interchanging into a 451 with out the ball.
I think the 433 will be the way forward for him eventually, I think the defensive nature will gradually disappear once/if he gets Derby to relative safety.
He seems to love Kazim Richards as a striker and he seems to be getting some goals out of him too.
He has definitely got the team working hard and giving everything for him, so far so good.
Loved his hunger and desire, never gave up.
His management career has started well too.
Although I don't think he has Derby playing the way he truly wants them to play, they set up quite defensively currently, very strong in midfield, usually a 443 interchanging into a 451 with out the ball.
I think the 433 will be the way forward for him eventually, I think the defensive nature will gradually disappear once/if he gets Derby to relative safety.
He seems to love Kazim Richards as a striker and he seems to be getting some goals out of him too.
He has definitely got the team working hard and giving everything for him, so far so good.
Can we now offload some deadwood to Derby?
Great Player, exceptional talent and a superb servant to the club becoming both ours and England's top goal scorer. Congratulations on a brilliant playing career and I wish him ever luck in the future, as long as he is not managing against us. 
I truly believe this is because of Ronaldo and Messi. If Rooney retired in 2006 I don’t think that debate would be had.
A lot of us were pretty annoyed we were shoehorning him in even after he’d lost his ability but then remember what Neville, Giggs and Scholes were like at the end?
Probably didn’t help that his decline coincided with our decline as a club.
Legend. Still remember his debut like it was yesterday.
My favourite player of all time. Incredible career and a unique footballing ability. All the best to Wayne in management.
Apparently everyone at Derby has been really impressed with him. He’s shown that he’s not afraid of hard work and has a willingness to get involved at all levels. Which is no guarantee that he will turn out to be a good manager, but is certainly a start.
Legend. Respect.
So much about that makes me happysad.
Classic goal
Classic commentator
Classic atmosphere
I feel old
I missed the first goal we got stuck in traffic. We were walking towards the ground and heard the cheers and ran the rest of the way. I loved European nights at OT back then.
Legend. One of the finest players to play this game.
Amazing how underrated he still is by some. United's all-time top scorer. England's all-time top scorer. Second in the Premier League all-time top scorer table AND third in the all-time Premier League assists table. Sure, his last few seasons at the top level were pretty underwhelming, but he was burnt out by that point, having been playing 40-50 games a season for almost 15 years.
Definite fact!!How had he been playing?
good luck to him. If he wanted to go into management, then it’s very sensible to give up playing.
United legend. Anyone says different is wrong - FACT (@jem - surely we can use it here
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I know he's scored better individual goals, but this team goal still gives me goosebumps.
Care to summarise any salient points he made regarding his understanding of the game? Would be interesting to know!
What a player. Hoping for the best with Derby!
Thanks for posting this. Great memories and a phenomenal goal.
What a debut that was. At such an age too. Mental monster was Rooney. So strong.
I know football, like life is all ifs & buts, but could you imagine if Derby were still in the F.A. cup and we beat Liverpool in the 4th round and drew them in the quarters, as the 5th round has already been drawn..... ah well......Good luck Wazza!
In the Top10 of Most Important Players of the SAF era.
Is he a good manager?
In terms of anecdotes he mentioned that he would watch any game, and when with Everton he once headed to one of the rooms by himself to watch United Liverpool and couldn't understand why no one else wanted to watch the game. His understand of how the games flows and his recall of games, goals that he and others were involved in is impressive. It's been a while since I listened to it so I recommend going through it.
And honestly, the United podcast has at times been utterly fantastic. Must listen episodes include Sammy Mac, Albiston, Albert Morgans is hilarious, big Norm, Scholes and Fletch. There are others like Cantona I haven't gotten to yet.
An all time great. Good luck to him as Derby manager. I did see him retire in his mid thirties but never did I think he'd be in management even five years ago. Fair play to him.
Legend. Excited to see how he handles management.
Great post. Absolute legend despite what some people think or say and one of the most fascinating British footballers of the modern era to watch in his prime.
Excellent choice of video too because it showcases one of his greatest abilities which was to find pockets of space between the lines to receive the ball while he was facing goal. I may be wrong but i think that Ferguson's plan to use him in that role for the benefit of the whole team and Rooney's desire to lead the line proved to be a detrimental factor in their relationship.
Best of luck, Wazza!
Legend really. His hunger was something else.
Legend. Still remember that summers evening when I was a young lad being in my sitting room and the news broke on SSN that we had signed him. Hope he does well.
Legend full stop. When he came from Everton I was young and spoiled United fan, thinking it’s natural we’d gather all best talents. Expected plenty of him, got much more. Shame he never won Ballon d’Or, for me he’s the best English player of his generation and comfortably ahead of likes of Gerrard, Lampard, Owen or even Scholes
Its a shame we didn't get rid of him in 2013, a huge mistake by Moyes to give him a new contract.
I know Rooney had an exceptional season in 11/12 but was never the same player after that injury against Bayern in 09/10 when he was at his peak.
I know Rooney had an exceptional season in 11/12 but was never the same player after that injury against Bayern in 09/10 when he was at his peak.
Unreal player, was great for us for so many years.
Personally however I have to say I lost some interest in him after his transfer request and the way he did it in 2010. After that he still had good games for us over the years but not good enough consistently to win me back completely.
After Fergie left and along with his 2nd transfer request or whatever it was I lost interest completely and even started to dislike him once Moyes gave him the 6 year contract and LvG declared him as undroppable.
I won’t even go into this tired and repeated discussions again about his transfer request and if it was justified or not. I fully appreciate for some fans it doesn’t matter much, for others it does.
I for example still like Ronaldo (despite his Blatter comments) more than him, maybe because he is a much better player.
Rooney doesn’t even make my top 10 favourite United players list anymore, a bit sad actually but I can’t change it.
Anyway, I will always remember his important contributions which helped us take the top spot back from Jose and Chelsea and made us relevant again at the very top.
Personally however I have to say I lost some interest in him after his transfer request and the way he did it in 2010. After that he still had good games for us over the years but not good enough consistently to win me back completely.
After Fergie left and along with his 2nd transfer request or whatever it was I lost interest completely and even started to dislike him once Moyes gave him the 6 year contract and LvG declared him as undroppable.
I won’t even go into this tired and repeated discussions again about his transfer request and if it was justified or not. I fully appreciate for some fans it doesn’t matter much, for others it does.
I for example still like Ronaldo (despite his Blatter comments) more than him, maybe because he is a much better player.
Rooney doesn’t even make my top 10 favourite United players list anymore, a bit sad actually but I can’t change it.
Anyway, I will always remember his important contributions which helped us take the top spot back from Jose and Chelsea and made us relevant again at the very top.