The Skipper 20,609 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Robin Van Persie Goal tally since 2001: 176Wayne Rooney Goal tally since 2002 213 Not only has Van Persie played in an easier league and for longer, Wayne Rooney is also two years younger, so please explain to me the reason why RVP is better then Rooney?Just take a look at this season. If Rooney was the more dangerous front man, why do United insist on playing RVP as their furthest forward man? Rooney is far more effective deeper than RVP, but when it comes to centre forwardship, it's pretty evident that RVP is more dangerous upfront than Rooney is.We'd be far more dangerous with RVP upfront than Rooney IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary gordon 1,777 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Just take a look at this season. If Rooney was the more dangerous front man, why do United insist on playing RVP as their furthest forward man? Rooney is far more effective deeper than RVP, but when it comes to centre forwardship, it's pretty evident that RVP is more dangerous upfront than Rooney is.We'd be far more dangerous with RVP upfront than Rooney IMO.Don't agree, united have had to change there formation to accommodate so many strikers and since Rooney is the only one of them that can actually hold up the ball and pass, he has been the one to give up his spot for the team. Rooney would be a much better acquisition then glass-legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Truth is that both Rooney and Rvp are terrible when comes to NT and CL big games...they just dont perform there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Truth is that both Rooney and Rvp are terrible when comes to NT and CL big games...they just dont perform there...Well, typically Arsenal's trophy campaign ends at around March, so its no surprise why RVP has stopped scoring now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Truth is that both Rooney and Rvp are terrible when comes to NT and CL big games...they just dont perform there...Isn't it the case that Rooney has scored in more away games in the Champions League than anyone else? Plus he scored in the 2011 final. I don't think he's as terrible as you're suggesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mundaka 243 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 RVP is clearly the more clinical one/the real striker of the 2 when both in form. That said, RVP's main problem is his lack of consistency, especially when it counts... .Last season was an exception tho when he scored against every side in the league...thinking internationally fe, with the netherlands, he could've done (way) better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Isn't it the case that Rooney has scored in more away games in the Champions League than anyone else? Plus he scored in the 2011 final. I don't think he's as terrible as you're suggesting.Ok he is not terrible, but very unconsistant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 hmm... his form is dipping, losing pace and mobility... not that clinical in front of the goal... would cost a fortune.... yup he'll be joining Chelsea in the summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 hmm... his form is dipping, losing pace and mobility... not that clinical in front of the goal... would cost a fortune.... yup he'll be joining Chelsea in the summer!not this summer ,,we will wait till he is completely fucked,,,maybe next January Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainsley Harriott 2,732 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Striker position is not a priority at the moment, we desperately need a right winger or an attacking midfielder.How times have changed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin123 539 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 @ChelsTransfer: According to Le10Sport, Wayne Rooney has already signed a pre-contract with #PSG. #MUFC #CFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cujo101 75 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Football journo Graham Hunter believes Chelsea are after Rooney.2 recent tweets: Part three of all this will be whether or not Chelsea manage to complete the deal they want, to sign Rooney.United know of Chelsea´s interest and IF he does move it will not have anything to do with new manager taking over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacquiao 1,834 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 he is isnt good enough! he would be a decent squad player though to play in the pivot in cup games ect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,983 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 What the fuck do we need Rooney for?The geezer's legs are cream crackered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 he is isnt good enough! he would be a decent squad player though to play in the pivot in cup games ect :LOL: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 He's surely amongst the top 5 finishers in the league, has an engine in him, has learned how to play in midfield well, has good link-up play, decent strength, he's decent at headering the ball & would in general improve the team IMO.It's not my money, it's Roman's. All the above plus the need for more English players in the team makes me think it should happen.He's also a leader on the pitch despite having his perhaps 'chaotic' moments. Hazard and Mata would be incredible with him i feel.Edit: Just a point; Just because United are interested in listening to offers for him doesn't mean he's not good enough for us. We play a completely different style to them, one which Rooney would thrive in. With Moyes (seemingly) becoming their next manager things would be tricky as Moyes & Rooney had a major fallout regarding something one or the other wrote about the other in a book of theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,985 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Did see a journo tweet earlier that although he's interested in Bayern, there is 1 premier league team who are interested in him.As I doubt he'd go to City, we're really the only one who can afford him or have a good enough squad for him to want to join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cujo101 75 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 he is isnt good enough! he would be a decent squad player though to play in the pivot in cup games ectNot good enough! I'm not Rooney's biggest fan but do you watch football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I posted in the Mourinho or Fergie thread earlier that I could see us going after Rooney and Jose joining us... I should start an ITK account on Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 He was a beast after Ronaldo left, when he was the main man in attack, but every season after that he has been pushed further and further back. He's doing alright but it's clearly not the same Rooney. I can see him thriving in a new team playing as the striker, not in freaking midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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