Wayne Rooney [Archive]

Deak

18-10-2010, 04:03 PM

Well if Fergie n Rooney have had a big bust up then personally i can see Rooney going ... just look at the RV Nistlerooy & D Beckham situations; they were sold in the next transfer window.

I think if Rooney did leave then im sure Fergie will get another quality striker in who is just as good / better than Rooney.

I think that the Liverpool ship will sink first as they are in deep trouble, even though they've just been bought out they are still no guarantees that they will have any money to spend and I personally think that Roy Hodgson is not the right man for the job.

I have no idea about the City situation tho - so sorry on that point.

Minstrels

18-10-2010, 04:04 PM

Well if Fergie n Rooney have had a big bust up then personally i can see Rooney going ... just look at the RV Nistlerooy & D Beckham situations; they were sold in the next transfer window.

I have no idea about the City situation tho - so sorry on that point.

I think if Rooney did leave then im sure Fergie will get another quality striker in who is just as good / better than Rooney.
Who would you sign and what with.

immense

18-10-2010, 04:06 PM

Go on then, explain.

i thought i'd join you in media speculation. one min.

Deak

18-10-2010, 04:06 PM

Well if Rooney went then surely the money would be used to replace him & i dont know who would be fetched in

immense

18-10-2010, 04:07 PM

Manchester City may feel they have an outside chance of capitalising on what has gone wrong for him at Old Trafford, although their chances are undermined by the fact they already have a huge task ahead of them bringing down their wages to prevent Uefa banning them from European competitions under financial fair-play rules.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/oct/17/wayne-rooney-manchester-united

I read good papers.

Deak

18-10-2010, 04:11 PM

Oh yeh i forgot about that... Uefa are considering banning teams playing in Europe if they have massive debts to pay off

Minstrels

18-10-2010, 04:13 PM

i thought i'd join you in media speculation. one min.
Media speculation? Since when have Wayne Rooney, Ferguson and Gill been reporters? Rooney stated he doesn't have an ankle injury and doesn't know where the manager got that from. Ferguson and Gill then ban journalists asking about Rooney, bizarre. It's not a new thing, Ferguson falling out with players. Look at Beckham, Keane and Horse Face, it can happen and not just with the fringe players. Wayne Rooney is now refusing to extend his 18 month contract, not long till he can leave on a free.

As for the European football I believe you mean the rules which would have a loop hole. It's UEFA, they'll be ways around. From the top of my head what's to stop the Sheikh setting up a separate company and putting money into that, 'selling' the club to that company which would then wash away any debt. I'm not a lawyer paid by a billionaire though so I wouldn't know, I'll leave the hole picking to the big boys.

As for 'Deak', who would you buy? Not many top strikers in the same mould of Rooney. You could argue Rooney but at the same time he's not a 'Rooney' type player, more of a Berbaflop. Also what's stopping the banks or Glazer taking the money like they did with the Ronaldo deal. If the banks see a big fee coming in and they're owed money they'll want a chunk of that.

Deak

18-10-2010, 04:16 PM

I'm sure that if Rooney did leave Fergie would know what to do & besides he's got some good youngsters coming through too in Hernandez, Machaeda etc etc obviously they aren't in the same category as Rooney...

And on your comment about Berbaflop - i agree

immense

18-10-2010, 04:30 PM

Media speculation? Since when have Wayne Rooney, Ferguson and Gill been reporters? Rooney stated he doesn't have an ankle injury and doesn't know where the manager got that from. Ferguson and Gill then ban journalists asking about Rooney, bizarre. It's not a new thing, Ferguson falling out with players. Look at Beckham, Keane and Horse Face, it can happen and not just with the fringe players. Wayne Rooney is now refusing to extend his 18 month contract, not long till he can leave on a free.

Ferguson wanted those other players to go. You forget that. Rooney has been horribly out of form for 7 months. He's still undoubtedly a world class player. Until he says himself he wants to leave - it is media speculation. Has he said it? We don't know. That's where the term speculation originates from. It's all talk. Whether it is true or not - we can't assess. We can give those examples you've given in the paragraph I quoted and contrast them with the fact Rooney has publically (this whole argument hangs on that word) said he wants to play for United until he retires. Lets wait for something official. I've also seen papers say that City are going to sign Torres and Inter Milan will sign Messi in the last week.

Arron

18-10-2010, 05:27 PM

i dont see why he would leave. he came out of the tunnel with smiles before kick off against West Brom. The media just want to get attention. This is a load of horse poop because I do not recall Rooney wanting to leave. I love how the odds appear aswel, he's favourite to join City? I dont have a good feeling that will happen...

immense

18-10-2010, 05:31 PM

p.s. i won't be surprised if he left and it wouldn't be awful for united. ronaldo was a better player and they've done OK - admittedly not as good. i think fergie would invest if rooney was sold. wouldn't even be surprised if fergie let the contract expire and resire at the end of that season too - 2011-12.

:LUFC:

18-10-2010, 06:44 PM

he should go to everton

Conservative,

18-10-2010, 06:55 PM

he should go to everton

He was there before?

I reckon Liverpool might grab him ;] haha. But no, if he goes, who do that have to replace him? No one...and tbh, they don't have the money to spend, they'd need any money from the sale to pay debts.

immense

19-10-2010, 11:39 AM

He was there before?

I reckon Liverpool might grab him ;] haha. But no, if he goes, who do that have to replace him? No one...and tbh, they don't have the money to spend, they'd need any money from the sale to pay debts.

Wrong on both counts. They have people to replace him and they wouldn't have to pay the debt with any transfer money.

Minstrels

19-10-2010, 12:43 PM

Jakey wakey, just because you're a northern boy now doesn't mean you know anything about football, you're still southern aka clueless at heart!! Ly though.

immense

19-10-2010, 01:09 PM

I know lots. Fundamentally, because I understand the goals of the media unlike the majority of people who post in this forum and this thread specifically.

immense

19-10-2010, 01:45 PM

now we can believe it. either way manchester united is the biggest footballing brand in the world and will continue to be with or without rooney. no player is bigger than the club. SAF seems genuinely hurt by this and the fans will almost undoubtedly turn on rooney. not because he wants to leave but because how he has treated the greatest footballing man alive.

Minstrels

19-10-2010, 01:48 PM

I know lots. Fundamentally, because I understand the goals of the media unlike the majority of people who post in this forum and this thread specifically.
The goals of the media are to 'put down' any club daring to come close to Manchester United and the 'great' Sir Alex. Look at Rooney, before this they would show clips of him scoring, he would be branded the white Pele etc. Now? Well all they're showing is him being injured and missing sitters. They're scared of upsetting Sir Alex. What's the old saying? No smoke without fire?

Jake, a Manchester United fan today admitted Manchester United need the money more than we (Manchester City) need Rooney. Yes he's putting the gloss on it like you're doing saying you'll purchase Torres or whoever however he realises that this isn't media work, this is real. A Manchester United season ticket holder, home and away fan. I saw his face today when I said "admit it, you need the money more than we need the player". He was generally hurt. This is going to be a long road however it's football, it wouldn't surprise me to see him sign a new five year deal at Manchester United tomorrow, nor would it surprise me to see him leave Manchester United for Manchester City. It's football.

immense

19-10-2010, 01:56 PM

Sir Alex is the greatest manager that has lived. I'm not saying he doesn't have huge influence, rightly or wrong - he does. I think Rooney has made the wrong decision here and why he has done it I do not know. However, he betrayed his boyhood club, his wife and now the team that as SAF put it has "done nothing but help him". SAF looked emotional and he is one of the most hard nosed people around. Ronaldo was better than Rooney though, that has to be remembered. United have invested in youth - there would be no point if they never broke though. Say the money they get for Rooney merely aids the financial burden of the club it wouldn't be the end of United as you seem to think/dream. I'd prefer Rooney to stay in the PL, as a neutral, just for the abuse. It'll be funny.

Minstrels

19-10-2010, 02:03 PM

Either way I'm just sitting back and watching it go over, it's like a big industrial firework. First Manchester United were bought by Glazer (the light of the fuse), then Manchester City got bought the good Sheikh (the whiz into the air) then Debt/Ronaldo/Rooney occur (the explosion) then Manchester City start winning things, signing players such as Silva/Tevez (the pretty bit in the sky).

I'm just laughing at this Rooney business. If he signs for us he signs, if not it's been a laugh.

immense

19-10-2010, 02:10 PM

SAF said that all he asked of Rooney was for him "to respect the great traditions of the club" and spoke about how Rooney himself spoke about his ankle injury with SSN. Fergie is very clever, every United fan who sees this interview will find it hard not be with SAF.

TorresIsACheat

19-10-2010, 03:35 PM

A sad day for our club, we will never be able to replace Rooney and Ronaldo. Two fantastic players who should still be at our club but greed has drove them away from our great club. On the bright side Rooney has already peaked for us and with the amount of money being thrown about for top players we should get a big amount for him still even though he only has 18 months left on his contract. I'd hate to see him play for Citeh though, it will just show how much of a money grabbing *REMOVED* he is, the only reason he would go there is for the money because he aint going to win trophies there

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JackBuddy

19-10-2010, 03:41 PM

Lost Tevez, Ronaldo and soon Rooney, Giggs and Scholes (and maybe Fergie) don't have much longer left, £1bn of debt.

Not looking good is it?

edit: Everton have a 25% sell on clause too, lol.

TorresIsACheat

19-10-2010, 03:50 PM

It has looked bleak for years but I'm sure we will get out of this mess, hopefully we will get new owners like Liverpool and start to rebuild our finances from there.

Oleh

19-10-2010, 03:53 PM

Or you might end up like chester?

TorresIsACheat

19-10-2010, 03:58 PM

I don't think a club like us or Liverpool will end up like Chester. The only way is down for both clubs now though. We can't compete with the biggest clubs in Europe anymore, we can't bring in world class players and offer them high wages. The next few seasons are going to be *REMOVED* for us

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Deak

19-10-2010, 04:15 PM

Confirmed by S. A. Ferguson --- Rooney wants to leave Man Utd...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/9104392.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/9104392.stm)

GoldenMerc

19-10-2010, 04:28 PM

Most likely go to Madrid they seem to love Manchester united players

immense

19-10-2010, 04:49 PM

Deak

19-10-2010, 05:01 PM

Pretty sure that was confirmed on page two.

If it was - sorry i didnt see it!

Most likely go to Madrid they seem to love Manchester united players

lol yeh they do seem to like Man U players :P

I reckon Madrid or Barca

immense

19-10-2010, 05:05 PM

I think I read somewhere Barcelona were trying to cut back on expense - not sure if it's true. Madrid would be very likely and to be honest. If they put in a midfielder and an attacker (they have endless options) as well as some money I think Fergie would accept and it wouldn't be too bad for United either. You could argue that if they're not good enough for Madrid then United wouldn't want them but look at people like Van Der Vaart (think that's the spelling) and Sneijder and numerous others who have played much better once leaving Madrid and are seen as some of the best players in the world.

Deak

19-10-2010, 05:30 PM

JackBuddy

19-10-2010, 05:44 PM

Early days, I know- but a BBC journo has touted Diarra, Benzema + cash as a possibility.

immense

19-10-2010, 05:45 PM

Early days, I know- but a BBC journo has touted Diarra, Benzema + cash as a possibility.

I think United could potentially be better off with that. This season, without Rooney really they've had no issues scoring, it's been the defence. The defence is fine I reckon, it's the heart of midfield where they struggle. Diarra could see to that.

Deak

19-10-2010, 06:02 PM

Early days, I know- but a BBC journo has touted Diarra, Benzema + cash as a possibility.

I think this would be a good deal too as Diarra is a good holding midfielder and Benzema is also a decent striker who fergie could possibly make a better player + the cash could be used for another player.

Tintinnabulate

19-10-2010, 08:06 PM

Most likely go to Madrid they seem to love Manchester united players

They buy them to make money from merchandise and kill them. e.g. Beckham.

StefanWolves

20-10-2010, 06:19 AM

I think United could potentially be better off with that. This season, without Rooney really they've had no issues scoring, it's been the defence. The defence is fine I reckon, it's the heart of midfield where they struggle. Diarra could see to that.
This why you know jack **** about football.

Rooney > Man City, done deal.

You don't say you're going to leave arguably the biggest club in the WORLD and the best contract offer available without having a club already lined up.

Yupt

20-10-2010, 09:37 AM

City won't sign him with the trouble we already have with uefa about players fees, the only way I could see it happening is with a swap for someone and money.

immense

20-10-2010, 09:56 AM

This why you know jack **** about football.

Rooney > Man City, done deal.

You don't say you're going to leave arguably the biggest club in the WORLD and the best contract offer available without having a club already lined up.

This is why you know jack **** about football.

It's not a done deal. United have scored more this season than they had done at the same point last season. Nice try though.

Minstrels

20-10-2010, 09:58 AM

City won't sign him with the trouble we already have with uefa about players fees, the only way I could see it happening is with a swap for someone and money.
I'm sorry kidda but you really think our Sheikh will be destabilised by UEFA? This is a man whose business secretary doesn't hear about deals under one billion pounds.

End of the day just sit back and enjoy all the commotion we're coursing.

immense

20-10-2010, 10:01 AM

just sit back and enjoy all the commotion we're coursing.

yes you are coursing lots of commotion

Minstrels

20-10-2010, 10:05 AM

yes you are coursing lots of commotion
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooney booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo wooooooooooooooo boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo rooney booooooooooooooooooooooo him boooooooooooooooooooooooooooo or wooooooooooooooooooooooooooo him idk. i think boooooooooooooooooooooo him.

immense

20-10-2010, 10:06 AM

boo first half. woo second half. perhaps?

Minstrels

20-10-2010, 10:07 AM

boo first half. woo second half. perhaps?
Hmm. Doubt he'll even be in the squad unless this all gets cleared up.

immense

20-10-2010, 10:10 AM

maybe stefanwolves could enlighten us with his knowledge it's a done deal. perhaps rooney will be sitting next to you?!

Minstrels

20-10-2010, 10:16 AM

maybe stefanwolves could enlighten us with his knowledge it's a done deal. perhaps rooney will be sitting next to you?!
If he is (Rooney) I'll break his ******* neck unless it's actually been on the OS beforehand.

immense

20-10-2010, 10:17 AM

Maybe he'll take a hellicopter and sit with Cook.

Minstrels

20-10-2010, 10:19 AM

I'm so confused. Do I really want Rooney to sign for City? He's had one good season and most of those goals came against Hull (4), Burnley (3) and other lower teams (something like 11 against the bottom 5). He's been gash this season and during the summer, I've never liked him and I think I'd only really want him because it'd be funny. So confused. :'(

immense

20-10-2010, 10:22 AM

I think any City fan should want him. Not even because they like him but because

a) it shows united's best player is willing to jump ships
b) it would help them attract other stars. i think rooney is a different league to current city players. maybe it's media portrayal but he's seen as being 'up there' with ronnie & messi.
c) there was a c but i have forgotten

Minstrels

20-10-2010, 10:25 AM

C) It would force EA to change the loading screen and a City player would be on the cover of FIFA 12.
D) Manchester United would be 4.5 stars and Manchester City would be 5 stars.

:')

immense

20-10-2010, 10:26 AM

Which is all you ever wanted!!!!!!!! Stefanwolves just text me and he has confirmed it's going to be a straight swap. Tevez for Rooney.

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Minstrels

20-10-2010, 10:28 AM

ikr, woooo 5 stars.

o wicked. is stefanwolves like that guy off ssn on deadline day?

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTQfXf4qRwh9Abs7PhJ-6NCU_U_GLINO_xrdP9l4_4spV-OSX0&t=1&usg=__THlbxT7Sx1KBfNxbX4Ws0ruiTfM=

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immense

20-10-2010, 10:30 AM

pretty much related.

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Minstrels

20-10-2010, 10:32 AM

ringring. phone call from wooney. done deal. 5 year deal worth £9,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999 a day.

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StefanWolves

20-10-2010, 12:06 PM

This is why you know jack **** about football.

It's not a done deal. United have scored more this season than they had done at the same point last season. Nice try though.

Well done, you can copy what I say!

Yeh thats why u drew with Wbrom.

So you aren't going to miss Rooney's 35 goals? Wait till the end of the season, United will struggle to finish 4th.

Btw no I'm related to this guy:
http://img.skysports.com/09/02/218x298/Deadline-Day-Logo-Simple-800_1858381.jpg

Woop woop

Minstrels

20-10-2010, 12:22 PM

Well done, you can copy what I say!

Yeh thats why u drew with Wbrom.

So you aren't going to miss Rooney's 35 goals? Wait till the end of the season, United will struggle to finish 4th.

Btw no I'm related to this guy:
http://img.skysports.com/09/02/218x298/Deadline-Day-Logo-Simple-800_1858381.jpg

Woop woop
He's got a chubby face hehe, it's Jake.

Mancini, quality interview this AM on SSN.

immense

20-10-2010, 12:35 PM

I don't support United.

JackBuddy

20-10-2010, 02:53 PM

StefanWolves

20-10-2010, 02:58 PM

I hate Bryan Swanson.

Why? He brought you the good news about Van der Fart coming to Spurs

JackBuddy

20-10-2010, 03:09 PM

Why? He brought you the good news about Van der Fart coming to Spurs

He annoys the hell out of me, thinks he's the absolute dogs.

Ditto

20-10-2010, 04:53 PM

Last Time I Heard, Rooney Wanted To Quit Man U, For Good Earlier Than His Contract Finshished (Summer 2012)

immense

20-10-2010, 04:56 PM

Apple

20-10-2010, 05:58 PM

He told ITV news tonight that he probably won't be a red for much longer. As long as he doesn't go to either city or liverpool I'm happy.

Minstrels

20-10-2010, 06:21 PM

U.N.I.T.E.D, Feeder club of Man Cityy, With a nick knack paddy whack, Give a dog a bone, Rooneys agent on the phone!

TorresIsACheat

20-10-2010, 09:19 PM

StefanWolves

20-10-2010, 09:30 PM

Could you imagine a chav like Rooney at Madrid? Or anywhere in Spain for that matter? His destination is Chelsea or Man City. Wouldn't surprise me if Torres went to Yanited too.

Feeder club to City lmfao

1) We never owned Carlos Tevez

2) Rooney hasn't signed for City yet. I don't think he will personally, can see him going to Madrid

3) When was the last time City won a trophy and how many trophys have United wo in that time?

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Minstrels

20-10-2010, 09:46 PM

Feeder club to City lmfao

1) We never owned Carlos Tevez

2) Rooney hasn't signed for City yet. I don't think he will personally, can see him going to Madrid

3) When was the last time City won a trophy and how many trophys have United wo in that time?

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It's funny because it's Manchester United fans getting wound up over the 'White Pele'. I personally am just sitting back and laughing at this deal, joining in with the club coursing as much havoc as we can to those over at the swamp. If we sign him, great, if not we'll move on. Personally I'm not too sure on him considering he's only had one stand out season but we'll see.

You think that last line gets to me? I'm seventeen, almost eighteen. You seriously believe I could care about how many trophies you've won? I've gone seventeen years without seeing a trophy, you get used to it. Maybe I'll open up a new business, 'how to survive without seeing your team with success', it'll be booming in a few years with all the depressed Manchester United fans... that's if they don't jump ship and support someone else.

JackBuddy

20-10-2010, 09:47 PM

Rooney has said his piece:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/9112052.stm

Fair enough. He obviously wanted assurances from Gill he would be player with other players who are 'world class' - a promise Gill couldn't give.
Adds to the hatred towards the owners. What was once the world's most profitable club is now in serious ****.

immense

20-10-2010, 09:51 PM

JackBuddy

20-10-2010, 09:53 PM

I think that's why he said it. Fans were fuming with him after Fergie's piece so he has been careful not to say anything bad about Fergie and flatter him and put the blame with the owners. Realistically, Rooney is greedy.
He does have a point though, if United aren't willing to spend and Scholes and Giggs etc continue to age/retire then things aren't going to improve are they?

immense

20-10-2010, 09:54 PM

Nah. I agree United aren't in a strong position. They are still up there challenging though. I think this is greed and pigheadedness on Rooney's behalf. You don't join a bigger club than Manchester United. He won't be adored like he is at United anywhere else in my opinion.

Arron

20-10-2010, 09:56 PM

can some rich arab buy us plz

TorresIsACheat

20-10-2010, 10:08 PM

It's funny because it's Manchester United fans getting wound up over the 'White Pele'. I personally am just sitting back and laughing at this deal, joining in with the club coursing as much havoc as we can to those over at the swamp. If we sign him, great, if not we'll move on. Personally I'm not too sure on him considering he's only had one stand out season but we'll see.

You think that last line gets to me? I'm seventeen, almost eighteen. You seriously believe I could care about how many trophies you've won? I've gone seventeen years without seeing a trophy, you get used to it. Maybe I'll open up a new business, 'how to survive without seeing your team with success', it'll be booming in a few years with all the depressed Manchester United fans... that's if they don't jump ship and support someone else.

I'm not getting wound up by this Rooney thing at all. I've accepted that he's leaving us now, at first I was disappointed but now I have accepted it. If he goes to City we know that we will be getting the maximum amount we can, nobody will offer more than your club.

You actually think I'd jump ship and support another team. Not a chance. It's sad to see my club in decline but who knows what is going to happen, we could win the league still this season and we could get bought out by some rich mug

Minstrels

20-10-2010, 10:44 PM

I'm not getting wound up by this Rooney thing at all. I've accepted that he's leaving us now, at first I was disappointed but now I have accepted it. If he goes to City we know that we will be getting the maximum amount we can, nobody will offer more than your club.

You actually think I'd jump ship and support another team. Not a chance. It's sad to see my club in decline but who knows what is going to happen, we could win the league still this season and we could get bought out by some rich mug
Well actually you wont be getting maximum considering the player has stated that he wishes to leave and he has 18 months on his contract...

Wootzee

21-10-2010, 09:25 PM

He'll go to Chelsea or Man City

StefanWolves

21-10-2010, 11:38 PM

Is this Clowgon

I'm not getting wound up by this Rooney thing at all. I've accepted that he's leaving us now, at first I was disappointed but now I have accepted it. If he goes to City we know that we will be getting the maximum amount we can, nobody will offer more than your club.

You actually think I'd jump ship and support another team. Not a chance. It's sad to see my club in decline but who knows what is going to happen, we could win the league still this season and we could get bought out by some rich mug

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Minstrels

22-10-2010, 09:01 AM

Is this Clowgon
Check your PM's.

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Edit: ****, I'm cautioned.

StefanWolves

22-10-2010, 11:10 AM

Oh dear :P

Clowgon made a return?????

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Conservative,

22-10-2010, 11:21 AM

This why you know jack **** about football.

Rooney > Man City, done deal.

You don't say you're going to leave arguably the biggest club in the WORLD and the best contract offer available without having a club already lined up.

If City want to play European football they're gunna have to think twice, UEFA are already telling them to cut back on wages, and Rooney will add £200k to them :/

Rooney will go to Madrid probably.

And btw, the biggest (and most successful) clubs in the world are in this order...
1. Real Madrid
2. Barcelona
3. Liverpool - yes ok we're not exactly top of the prem atm, but still most successful British team ever.

StefanWolves

22-10-2010, 11:27 AM

If City want to play European football they're gunna have to think twice, UEFA are already telling them to cut back on wages, and Rooney will add £200k to them :/

Rooney will go to Madrid probably.

And btw, the biggest (and most successful) clubs in the world are in this order...
1. Real Madrid
2. Barcelona
3. Liverpool - yes ok we're not exactly top of the prem atm, but still most successful British team ever.
Sorry, did you make that list up in your head? Or did you pluck it from the clouds? Biggest clubs =

Real Madrid
United
Barcelona
Chelsea
Arsenal
Bayern

I think even Newcastle are above Liverpool.

And please, could you really imagine Rooney, the chav that he is, living in Spain? It aint happening.

Man City have unlimited funding, they will always find loop holes through the rules which Uefa sanction upon them.

As I write this, the bookies have stopped taking bets on ROONEY STAYING. Interesting. Maybe the Glazers are gonna put their hands in their pockets and buy some players (which is the ambition that Rooney was looking for)?

immense

22-10-2010, 12:00 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/9118602.stm

ahhaahaha

TorresIsACheat

22-10-2010, 12:00 PM

So Rooney is staying, I'd rather he had left to be honest after all this.

But at least Spuds and all City fans look like idiots now.

immense

22-10-2010, 12:03 PM

funniest was people saying a deal was already agreed. anyway, maybe it was just a ploy to get his assurances that backfired.

Minstrels

22-10-2010, 12:46 PM

But at least Spuds and all City fans look like idiots now.
How so?

Apple

22-10-2010, 12:55 PM

Happy to hear that he's staying. His form has been shocking for a while now so hopefully he gets back on top of it.

Deak

22-10-2010, 02:17 PM

I thought he would end up stayin at Old Trafford... I bet all of the Manchester United fans / staff are happy now that the Rooney saga is over and now can concentrate on the game this weekend.

StefanWolves

22-10-2010, 02:45 PM

funniest was people saying a deal was already agreed. anyway, maybe it was just a ploy to get his assurances that backfired.
A deal may have been agreed between Rooney and another club. But yanited came back with more $$$.

immense

22-10-2010, 02:50 PM

Not sure you understand the phrase agreed deal.

Minstrels

22-10-2010, 02:53 PM

Could be an interesting summer. The club can command a bigger fee.

@Stefanwolves, Clowgon isn't back.

immense

22-10-2010, 02:58 PM

yeah. could be that and rooney and united have agreed to let him go in the summer but now united can charge 50mil+ or something

orrrr seeing as the owners got involved they might have promised investment in the side but even fergie himself said there would be investment when giggs/scholes retire

StefanWolves

22-10-2010, 02:58 PM

Not sure you understand the phrase agreed deal.

Rooney could have had a deal with another club? Either verbally, handshake etc. Obviously this wouldn't be legal as it's 'tapping up' and a deal/fee would have to be agreed with United obviously.

I think you misunderstood what I said.

AlexOC

22-10-2010, 03:46 PM

So Rooney is staying, I'd rather he had left to be honest after all this.

But at least Spuds and all City fans look like idiots now.

Erm Hello. I am a blue and not once said Rooney is going to come to us, nor wanted him. He'd never perform here.

And i'm glad he's stayed, he's past his prime reckon, he's not gonna get any better, plus any money that doesn't go towards United hilariously growing debt is great (Y)

JackBuddy

22-10-2010, 04:21 PM

Looks like the Glazers have promised to add £50m to their debt to keep him for another 5 years then. Good negotiation tactics from Rooney.

I'm suprised Fergie has accepted him back, he's normally quite stubborn when it comes to how his players 'treat' the club... Staam, Beckham, RVD etc

Conservative,

22-10-2010, 04:44 PM

Sorry, did you make that list up in your head? Or did you pluck it from the clouds? Biggest clubs =

Real Madrid
United
Barcelona
Chelsea
Arsenal
Bayern

I think even Newcastle are above Liverpool.

And please, could you really imagine Rooney, the chav that he is, living in Spain? It aint happening.

Man City have unlimited funding, they will always find loop holes through the rules which Uefa sanction upon them.

As I write this, the bookies have stopped taking bets on ROONEY STAYING. Interesting. Maybe the Glazers are gonna put their hands in their pockets and buy some players (which is the ambition that Rooney was looking for)?

I said biggest as well as most successful...Man U are probably bigger than Liverpool, but nowhere near as successful, Arsenal are tiny, Bayern are tiny, Chelsea have only become big in the last 6 years so yh...

And no1 expected Beckham to go to Spain js.

Edit: Lmfao he stayed anyway :L fail.