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?
Wayne Rooney’s Next Club: Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Tottenham or Barcelona?
It’s not often that a footballing ‘revelation’ actually sets me reeling, but I could definitely feel my vital organs squirming all throughout Sir Alex Ferguson‘s surreal portrayal of a betrayed father yesterday afternoon, staving off the tears to announce Wayne Rooney‘s deep-seated desire to turn his back on his adopted family – news that was…
The Reason Why Wayne Rooney Wants Out of Manchester United
It’s safe to say that before the current season got underway, no one would have anticipated this. In an unusually straight-forward statement made by a dejected Sir Alex Ferguson, it was confirmed that Wayne Rooney, fondly and widely considered to be the “heart and soul” of Manchester United, was intent on leaving the club. A…
Manchester United fans: No player is bigger than the club, including our own Wazza
With the words “… he wants to leave, and I just can’t believe it…”, Sir Alex Ferguson probably released the most speculative statement of the year, with Manchester United superstar Wayne Rooney heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford. Wayne Rooney, who in August released a statement claiming he wants to end his…
Surreal viewing as Sir Alex Ferguson revealed the Wayne Rooney scenario
As the old saying goes, a picture is ‘worth a thousand words’ – and that was certainly the case with Sir Alex Ferguson during Monday’s press conference where he confirmed Wayne Rooney has indicated a desire to leave Manchester United. Of course there had been intense media speculation for days concerning the England striker’s future…
A Dying Breed of Footballer Found Alive and Kicking
Could the 27th man freed from the Chilean mine disaster be about to rescue the reputation of football? As Franklin Lobos emerged from the depths of the San Jose mine and stepped into the sun of the Atacama Desert, football was unlikely to be the first thing on his mind. But after 69 grueling days 700m underground,…
Ferguson: Rooney wanted to leave Manchester United after World Cup
Alex Ferguson spoke about Wayne Rooney to MUTV earlier today before reading out a prepared statement at the pre-Champions League press conference – here’s a brief transcript from the MUTV interview: After all we’ve heard and read, it would be interesting to hear your point of view. Let’s start with where it all began and…
Man Utd Need To Explode The Myth Of ‘Player Power’
You’ll have undoubtedly already been slapped across the eyes by this morning’s sensationalist headlines regarding a certain sweaty little pink fellow and his quest to put the frighteners up his current employers, Manchester United, by ‘publically declaring’ his reluctance to sign a long-term contract extension. The truth of the matter is that there has been…
Wayne Rooney, Alex Ferguson, Manchester Dis-United, and Texas Hold’em
The news that Wayne Rooney has told Manchester United that he wants to leave seems to have hit the club like a bolt out of the blue. However, this has been coming for a long time as his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson has somewhat soured over the last seven months or so. Amidst growing…
Wayne Rooney Threatens To Walk Out On Man Utd
It would appear that, after being dropped for contributing the square root of f**k all to the Manchester United cause over the past two months, Wayne Rooney is preparing to jeopardise his Old Trafford career in the very same manner as many that have gone before him. As a phalanx of former United ‘indispensibles’ will…
Arsene Wenger Is A Liar And A Gentleman
Reacting to the recent furore surrounding Wayne Rooney‘s phantom ankle injury, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted to a recurring personality trait that many have vehemently accused him of since the very first sepia-toned time he claimed to have missed clogger Martin Keown ‘reducing’ a flighty striker or midfield general Patrick Vieira gobbing in a…
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