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?
The Top Footballing Feuds
It seems that footballers have been at each other throats for the past 10 days. We have had handbags, abusive comments, slaps and theatrics up and down the country. These tête à têtes however will have to go some way to match: Roy Keane v Patrick Viera Very few feuds can match the rivalry between…
Rooney v Suarez stats going into the Liverpool v United game
We compare two main striking threats for Manchester United and Liverpool, Wayne Rooney and Luis Suarez, and look at their stats for the start of the Premier League season.
Rooney Not Helping England
Last night Wayne Rooney’s astonishing moment of stupidity ensures that Manchester United star is set to miss the start of Euro 2012 next year. It remains to be seen whether he is handed more than a single match ban by UEFA for his act of madness. Wayne’s attack at at Dzudovic’s shin seemed as worst…
Rooney and Young – A Promising Partnership For United and England
Rooney and Young, Young and Rooney. The two seemingly go hand in hand. Both have starred in Manchester United’s exceptional start in the quest for a 20th Premier League title. Sir Alex Ferguson’s newly devised weapon is as electrifying as it is frightening. Undoubtedly, Rooney and Young have taken Old Trafford by storm. Initially, Ashley…
Can We Please Just Stick to the Football for Flocks Sake?
How long will it take before employees of Manchester United fathom the club is King and they mere pawns? I fear the answer is ‘longer than they’ll be afforded’. Public conduct will forever be a subjective topic, but for me, a players behaviour is no business of mine. It should however be of paramount importance…
Manchester United Season Review 2010/11: How the Premier League was won
Manchester United secured their 19th league title recently. James, Chief MUFC Writer for writtenoffside.com, chronicles the highs and the lows of a another memorable season. Pre-Season Manchester United kicked off the 2010-11 season with three new additions to the squad. Chris Smalling had agreed his transfer from Fulham back in January 2010 but the deal…
2011 Champions League Final Live Blog: Barcelona – Manchester United
Whichever way the 2011 UEFA Champions League final goes, both of these teams will be remembered as dynasties. Manchester United are playing their third Champions League final in four years, an astonishing testament to consistency and excellence in a competition more often ruled by luck and fate. Domestically, United wrapped up a record 19th first…
2011 Champions League Final Boots
Nike has just released images of the football boots to be worn by players in the Champions League final tomorrow. Wayne Rooney, Andres Iniesta, Pedro, Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique will have their own names, number, ‘FCB vs MUFC’ (alternatively FCB vs FCManUTD) and the date ’28.05.2011′ written on their boots. Iniesta will also have…
Two of Premier League’s best players missing from ‘Team of the Decade’
Selecting the best team of a decade can be a flawed approach – you miss the players who straddled the previous and current decades, you forget players who were great in the first half of the decade and you give undue importance to players of the latter half of the current decade. Still, if you…
Stats: Resurgent Wayne Rooney is Manchester United’s central threat against Barcelona
Wayne Rooney’s resurgent goalscoring form in 2011 and his increasingly central role in Manchester United’s build-up play means that he is the key man for the Red Devils in the Champions League final at Wembley. Although Rooney had struggled with injury and off-pitch troubles in the first half of the season, he has gradually proved…
Football News 24/7
