WARNING: This is not a short read.
Wayne Rooney believes the injury that ruled him out of key Manchester United fixtures at the end of the season could have a silver lining after all.
The United striker hopes the rest he has had will reinvigorate him for the World Cup in South Africa this Summer.
England odds are currently 11/1 on Partybets World Cup to end 44 years of hurt since lifting the trophy in 1966, and that is due in no small part to Rooney’s fantastic form for Manchester United.
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After an incredible season for Manchester United in which he has scored 34 goals, Wayne Rooney insists he can get even better.
The reds striker collected the 2010 Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award on Thursday to add to his growing number of personal accolades, but he believes his best is yet to come.
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Ryan Giggs has admitted that Manchester United cannot afford to rely too heavily on Wayne Rooney next season if they’re to reclaim their title.
The Old Trafford club lost their Premier League crown this weekend,following a season dogged by injuries and an over reliance on Wayne Rooney to provide the goals.
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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes the reds need to make two major signings this Summer in order to compete at the top level next season.
The PFA Player of the Year wants a return to the treble winning side of 1999 which featured four top strikers. Dwight Yorke, Andy Cole, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer combined to make history by winning the treble that year, and Rooney believes United need similar firepower if they’re going to challenge next year.
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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been voted the PFA Player of the Year for 2010.
A groin injury looks to have put an end to his actions this season, but his 34 goals have helped United fight for the Premier League title after losing Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez.
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Wayne Rooney’s stunning form has seen him nominated for both the PFA Player of the Year and PFA young Player of the Year awards.
The Manchester United striker has scored an incredible 34 goals this season, including 26 league goals and has been the key figure in United’s title challenge.
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Wayne Rooney will be fit to start the weekend’s derby match against Manchester City.
The in form striker has spearheaded United’s attack this season, scoring 24 goals in the process. He has become crucial to United’s style of play and will be a massive boost to Sir Alex if he’s able to name him on the team sheet this Saturday.
Rooney aggravated an injury playing against Bayern munich a week ago, after defender Daniel Van Buyten deliberately targetted his ankle.
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Dutch legend Marco Van Basten has blasted Sir Alex Ferguson for putting Wayne Rooney’s career at risk.
The former striker, once voted the world’s best player, had his own career cut short due to a recurring ankle injury, and he was shocked to see Wayne Rooney play on Wednesday despite clearly not being fully fit.
“When I saw Rooney limping against Bayern in the first few minutes I was begging for him to be substituted.
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Today’s Steven Gerrard farce has got me thinking about other instances where Liverpool players were looked on favourably by the incompetent FA, while United players have been punished for identical incidents. Below are just a few off the top of my head. I’m sure there are many more.
1. Robbie Fowler celebrates in front of Manchester United fans, showing his fingers to symbolize their success in Europe. No punishment. Gary Neville kisses the United badge on his shirt in front of Liverpool fans. Fined £5,000 and warned about his future conduct.
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