Rooney Is A Genuine World Class Player

Emile Heskey once again stated which, to most United fans at least, is blindingly obvious: that Wayne Rooney is a world class player. The United striker scored a stunningly brilliant goal for England at Kazakhstan and was excelling in the free role behind Heskey throughout the game. His strike partner was very impressed with him.

'Wayne is a great player and has shown it for both United and England on many occasions,' he said.

'It's working well and hopefully we can continue to link-up well.

'Wayne is a great player and is up there with the best in the world. He is playing in positions he has never played in and is doing a great job.'

And it's clear that his best position is still behind the main striker. It's a pity that so often at United he's always shunted wide or stuck up front alone to accomodate others. Imagine Rooney playing just behind Cristiano Ronaldo with two hard-working, pacy, skilled wingers... oh, mouthwatering.


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Wayne Rooney ready for centre stage at Manchester United now Ronaldo has gone

Wayne Rooney is ready to step forward and become Manchester United's main man.

The England international believes he can take on the mantle after Cristiano Ronaldo's world record £80million transfer to Real Madrid.

Rooney has already told manager Sir Alex Ferguson he wants to play as a striker rather than on the wing.

But he is convinced he now has the experience as well as ability to shoulder the responsibility of talisman for the club.

He is desperate to lead United to more domestic and European success - and prove Ronaldo is not indispensable.

Rooney's selfless commitment to the United cause last season, often operating wide and backtracking to help the defence, has earned him widespread appreciation.

But it has compromised his attacking prowess and he confronted Ferguson over his position before the end of the term.

Rooney's case has been reinforced by his performances for England, who have given him licence to run at the heart of defences and raid the penalty area. He has rewarded Fabio Capello with eight goals in the World Cup qualifying campaign and virtually secured the national team's passage to next year's finals.

United insiders contend Rooney is a victim of his own versatility and enthusiasm - as well as Ronaldo's ego.


They argue that now the Portuguese is on his way, Rooney can be unleashed and become the inspiration for the next Old Trafford generation.

The golden boy of English football was expected to grow into that role when United signed him from Everton five years ago.

Ronaldo had been signed from Sporting the previous summer but was generally regarded as a one-trick pony. Rooney was considered the player of substance, the real deal.

Yet Ronaldo began to harness his exceptional talent and Rooney was eclipsed.

Ronaldo's phenomenal 200708 season, when he scored 42 goals and led United to a Premier League and Champions League double, brought also a cascade of individual awards. He cleaned up at domestic, European and world level.

Last season the fractures in Ronaldo's relationship with United began to appear while Rooney soldiered on, uncomplaining in public, but increasingly frustrated.

He knew he could play a more productive part for United and left Ferguson in no doubt about his feelings.

The United boss knows better than anyone that Rooney has the capability and application to respond to the added challenge.

Now, at the age of 23, Rooney is ready to step out of Ronaldo's shadow and achieve the stature many feel is his destiny.


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Dark side of Wayne Rooney shows again alongside spectacular goal

Wayne Rooney's temperament often overshadows an impressive career with England.

Widely accused of suffering from a very short fuse, the Manchester United striker is no stranger to criticism from England managers past and present.

They worry about his ability to control tempestuous emotions on the field.

Yet, the 23-year-old marksman has been sent off only once in a flourishing international career that saw him pick up his 51st cap against Kazakhstan yesterday.

During that time, he has scored 22 goals - including a spectacular volley in Almaty.

On his day, Rooney is one of the most dangerous strikers in world. His positional play, eye for goal and awareness are exceptional attributes few players can match.

If there's a deficiency in his game, aside from the 'emotional time bomb' claims, it's his frustration at failing to receive service.

He invariably moves into unfamiliar territory in search of the ball and gets involved in rucks with his own players.

Those close to him claim a growing sense of responsibility and imminent fatherhood have brought about a positive change in his character.

Sadly, you were left to question those claims as Rooney's dark side showed up again last night.
The physical tactics the Kazakhs employed to shackle him were evident. But it was also clear Rooney's frustrations at his own team-mates were close to boiling point.
In the first half, with the game goalless, his arms came up in annoyance as he saw less and less of the ball.
Eventually, he tracked back deep inside his own half to pick it up and unleashed a volley of abuse at his own players.

Despite England's two-goal half-time lead, he trudged down the tunnel, mumbling to himself with his head hung low.

Rooney's mood continued to deteriorate further after the interval, as he drifted out of the game for long spells.
But that was all to change in a moment of magic when he made it 3-0 with an acrobatic volley. The dark clouds were lifted as Rooney celebrated his eighth international goal in his last six outings - a phenomenal run.
The happy Rooney tune didn't last long and he was soon ranting and raving again.

But as one England fan said at the end: "Roo can kick off all day as far as I'm concerned, but if he scores and England win, who gives a damn?"




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Wayne Rooney: England can win 2010 World Cup

 

Wayne Rooney last night admitted he has started to dream of winning the World Cup.

He was among the scorers as Kazakhstan were thumped 4-0 on Saturday to give England six wins out of six in the qualifiers and move them to within touching distance of South Africa.

With Andorra up next at Wembley on Wednesday, Rooney said: "Of course I think about the World Cup. It's the biggest tournament in the world and we're one step closer."

Victory in Almaty took to 20 England's Group Six goals tally and leaves Fabio Capello's men two wins away from guaranteeing a place at next year's finals.

England are now fourth favourites behind Brazil, Argentina and Spain and Rooney said the belief in the squad that they can be world champions was growing, particularly with so many scoring options available.
"If we win on Wednesday it will be a massive step and then there are the qualifiers in September and October and we can get there," said the Manchester United striker.

"You love to play in a big tournament. The two I've played in ended in big disappointments. Hopefully we can qualify and win something with this team.

"Four different scorers against Kazakhstan - me, Gareth Barry, Emile Heskey and Frank Lampard - was good for the team. There are a lot of players who can score for us."

England Boss Fabio Capello - Wayne Rooney Was Nervous In Champions League Final

With the 2010 World Cup on the horizon, Fabio Capello has been examining footage of his potential England team.

Afforded little evidence of how his side would cope if they were to progress to the final due to the country's failure to reach one since 1966, Capello has been forced to look at other sources - including Manchester United's Champions League decider with Barcelona.

The England boss believes that his star striker, Wayne Rooney, suffered from a bout of stage fright during the tie in Rome, but he is confident that it will not affect the player's international performances.

"Rooney lost easy passes in Rome, incredible - he was nervous, he wanted to play different," Capello said, quoted by the Associated Press.

"When you have to win, sometimes the pressure is too big and when you go to the pitch it's not the same. United played for 10 minutes like United but struggled after that.

"It's not a problem for me because [Rooney] is a very, very good player and he will play very well.

"It's normal in a career of one player to lose and to win. For me I forgot every time when I lost. As a player I lost a final against Ajax and as a manager I lost some finals.

"You win, you lose - but you carry on.''


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Wayne Rooney to take hair regrowth pills?

Wayne Rooney is reportedly set to try experimental drugs to stop going bald.

The United star’s hair has been thinning for years even though he’s only 23, and now he’s said to be planning to take Finasteride tablets to avoid going completely bald.

A source told the News of the World: “Wayne’s wanted this so long. It won’t suddenly give him a head of hair but will stop the rot.”

Studies of the drug, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, have shown it promotes hair growth in around 50% of those with “mild to moderate hair loss”.

Until this year, sportsmen have been banned from taking it because it was thought it could mask steroids but even though it’s now legal, it might not be the best time for Wayne to take it - he’s expecting his first child later this year with wife Coleen Rooney and the drug, even just dust or crumbs from the tablets, can cause birth defects in a developing baby boys.

A second source added: “They’re going to have their 20 week scan soon to find out whether they’re having a boy or a girl.

“To be on the safe side though, he should probably save his vanity until after the baby arrives.”

Getting old huh. xD

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Sign up Wayne Rooney as a money-saving star

Sign up Wayne Rooney as a money-saving star

Every so often you read something in a bit of celebrity news that makes you smile and remember for all their millions of pounds, the famous are people too.
Today's comes from a story about how Wayne Rooney has lost a £1m Mercedes contract that will see him have to forgo his free car.

There are all kinds of snippets in here that remind you that Rooney, despite his fame and fortune, appears to remain resolutely down-to-earth.
There's the bit that makes you imagine him grinning like a schoolboy on getting his motor: 'He was thrilled to be endorsing Mercedes because he is a total car fanatic and is a huge fan of Mercedes. He bought one for Coleen for her birthday. He loves them, so of course he's disappointed.'
Then there's the bit where some snob seems to forget that perhaps he might be a good ambassador because he's an exceptionally talented footballer not a bling encrusted clothes horse: 'Ordinarily you'd expect Mercedes to choose someone aspirational and classy to advertise its cars, and it's fair to say that Wayne Rooney doesn't fit into that category'.
But my favourite is actually nothing to do with the car. It's from an interview by his wife Coleen that's tagged on. She says: 'If I go shopping with Wayne I'll say, 'Look at that handbag! Isn't it lovely?" And he'll say, 'You don't need any more handbags'
So that's Wayne Rooney multi-millionaire footballer, set up financially for life before he was out of his teens, reminding his wife she doesn't need to buy something, as she doesn't need anymore handbags.
As the Government appears to be spending our cash on increasingly inexplicable public information campaigns at the moment, can we have another?
Let's find out if Wayne is serious about this money-saving thing and sign him up to remind kids that however rich you are, sometimes you don't need another handbag and if you aren't rich you also might want to lay off the mobile phones, trainers and flat screen TVs.
And while we're at it, give him a Jaguar to make up for losing that Mercedes.

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Aliyev: Rooney Will Get His

No harm no foul right? That’s what Wayne Rooney tried to convey as he stared pleadingly at the referee with the eyes of a teenage vandal caught red handed. Luckily for him Claus Bo-Larsen was in position to see the England striker catch a piece of the ball in his attempt to maim Oleksandr Aliyev. Rooney’s reckless lounge with his studs up a foot off the ground should have been a sending off regardless but he was spared, perhaps because it was the first time that night he truly showed his violent tendencies. For his part Aliyev asked for no apologies, but Rooney may not want to plant his feet too firmly when England visit Ukraine next fall.

Like Rooney, Aliyev is a player whose reputation precedes him. In England Aliyev is probably best remembered for his “play dead” routine against Arsenal, and a red card later in that match. Groomed from a young age as a wunderkind footballer, the Dynamo Kyiv midfielder has run into trouble on and off the pitch. He tends to let his competitiveness take over his decision making process, which sometimes leads to brilliance but also contributes to acts that lets just say society frowns upon. I am sure Shrek can relate. In an interview with the Ukrainian tabloid Blik, Aliyev discussed the Wednesday incident with the England striker:

    The shin guards saved my leg, or he would have broken it for sure. I was looking for some payback, but the right opportunity never came up. I’ll be sure to make it up to him in Dnepropetrovsk.


As for the match itself, Aliyev thought Peter Crouch did well as the target man for the Three Lions, and the attention he drew may have been responsible for the set piece lapses that let down Ukraine. Asked about the late free kick opportunity, Aliyev admitted he wanted to have a go, but “so did Sheva, and seniority has the right of way.”

Rooney is d man! ^^

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Wayne Rooney Wants To Be Manchester United Lifer

Manchester United golden boy Wayne Rooney says he wants to finish his career at the club.

Rooney has been a mainstay at Old Trafford since his unforgettable hat-trick against Fenerbahce on his debut and there is every indication that the the best is yet to come from the super-talented 23-year-old.

The ex-Everton prodigy has three-and-a-half years to run on his contract. But when that's up, he is hoping to sign another one, to keep him a Red Devil for the rest of his playing days.

"I've always said that as long as United want me I'm happy to stay at the club," Rooney said in a recent interview for Inside United magazine.

"I don't want to leave. I love United and I have no reason to think about moving. I'm sure I'll be here for a long time.

"I hope I'm still at United when I'm the same age as guys like Ryan [Giggs], Paul [Scholes] and Gary [Neville]."

Rooney's first concern though is from what seat in the stands to watch United's next game, at home to Aston Villa, after his sending-off at Fulham a couple of weekends ago.

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