Wayne Rooney
One of the most promising talents in the Premiership today, it’s hard to remember that Rooney is just 21 and already carries the striking burden for Manchester United and England.
Has been criticised for his form but that has always been because a lot has been expected of him.
Can he have a breakthrough season in 2007/2008 like Ronaldo did in 2006/2007?
Fabio Capello Saddles Jack Wilshere With The ‘F’ Bomb
The nation mourned when Emile Heskey retired from international football last year, and rightly so -for England knew that what stretched out before them was what adulterous husbands tend to refer to as a ‘transitional period’ when the kids finally ask why Mummy hasn’t been home in nearly three weeks.
England needed, and still need, a new hero. Step forward, 19-year-old Jack Wilshere.
Biggest Losers Of 2010: Rooney, Rafa And A Particular Strand Of DNA
Alas, ’tis that time of year again when thoughts invariably turn to the ‘new’ and stock is taken of the twelve months that played out hence – and we forthright bods at Soccerlens are no different. As we yet again slide effortlessly over the cusp of a footballing decade and into 2011, we thought it…
The Soccerlens Cheaters And Scoundrels XI
Soccerlens bring to you: The Cheaters XI – which is basically just the England squad of the last five or so years (plus a few peripherals) which, you can’t help but feel, may say more about the British tabloid press than it does about the skewed fidelity of our nation’s footballing protagonists! 1. Andy Goram…
Manchester United Must Spend On Midfield Playmaker
Paul Scholes, the finest English player of his generation, continues to defy his age each week with a masterclass on how to pass a football and manipulate a game. That’s the good news; the bad news is he is 36, no longer able to play every game and realistically may have only one season left….
Fergie Time: Inside Jose Mourinho’s House
I’ve never been to Jose Mourinho’s house. I don’t imagine I ever will. But I do imagine that somewhere in The Special One’s abode one would find a full length mirror inscribed with the following…
Gareth Bale Included On ‘FIFA World XI’ Shortlist
Alongside the worldwide players’ union (FIFPro), FIFA have this afternoon announced the 55 players that have been included on the shortlisted for the FIFA/FIFPro World XI 2010 – which will be unveiled as the undercard event on the night that football’s governing body also plan to dole out their prestigious Ballon d’Or award in Zurich…
Rooney Emerges ‘Courageous’ From The Battle Of Britain
Last night’s Champions League tie between Rangers and Manchester United wasn’t one that’s going to live long in the memory, thanks largely to Walter Smith‘s propensity for forming an 10-man meat barrier in front of his side’s goal whenever they venture to play outside of the comforting confines of the SPL. Not to say that…
Ranger 0-1 Manchester United Goal Highlight (24 November 2010)
An unlucky 87th minute Wayne Rooney penalty was the difference between Rangers and Manchester United. Ironically for United fans, this is Rooney’s second goal of the season and both have been penalties. Rooney’s ecstatic celebration (shown in the picture) said it all. For him, it seemed like an answer to all the issues surrounding him…
Rooney Misses His First Chance To Apologise
After the exercise in tabloid-evasion that saw him carted around the world for the majority of the last month or so, Manchester United’s wayward striker Wayne Rooney returned to the first-team fold last weekend – entering the Old Trafford fray as a second-half substitute during their 2-0 Premier League victory over Wigan on Saturday afternoon….
The Curious Case of England
It was a coming together of two world powers, so to speak. An England side that seems to have lost their way took on a France side that seems to be finding theirs. Both were still in the process of trying to blot out the same caustic memory of a depressing World Cup. Since June’s…
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