Homepage Update: Wayne Rooney transfer "agreed in principle"

[evertonarntwe]

Rooney is ace, maybe the Premier League was a bit too much for him awhile ago, such a shame it was Koeman and Sam he got to play under

you cant blame managers for everything, rooney literally lost the ball 50% of the time he had it, he was incapable of stringing passes together

 

[hopleaf]

He tried to do the same when with us - I think it was Leicester chasing after Dwight Gayle?

Players in that league are a lot slower than PL players.

Perhaps, but players in most leagues are slow in the 96th minute when your side is down to ten men.

 

[duncs pigeon]

Great piece of anticipation and defending at any level of football that. Fair play to him.

 

[summerisle]

Wasn’t sure where to put this but made the highlights last night. Great effort and play by Wayne.

https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/08/12/watch-wayne-rooneys-incredible-hustle-leads-dc-united-goal

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[mmmmsnouts]

If anyone can figure out why DC’s keeper was up for that corner in a 2-2 game with a full minute of stoppage time left, please explain. Rooney wouldn’t have had to bust a gut like that if the goal wasn’t empty.

 

[PeregrineT]

If anyone can figure out why DC’s keeper was up for that corner in a 2-2 game with a full minute of stoppage time left, please explain. Rooney wouldn’t have had to bust a gut like that if the goal wasn’t empty.

Its because in the MLS there are playoffs, and with the number of games left, DC desperately needed a win to help their playoff hopes. Probably one of the first times ive seen it in the MLS but it makes sense from that perspective.

 

[Brizzletoffee]

you cant blame managers for everything, rooney literally lost the ball 50% of the time he had it, he was incapable of stringing passes together

Would have been interesting to have pace and movement down the wings like we have now. Think he'd have been more affective. But I think letting him go was a good choice considering our transfer business.

 

[witchdoc187]

If anyone can figure out why DC’s keeper was up for that corner in a 2-2 game with a full minute of stoppage time left, please explain. Rooney wouldn’t have had to bust a gut like that if the goal wasn’t empty.

They were going for the win Sam

 

[B17BLG]

They were going for the win Sam

 

[CRIMHEAD]

Consider the circumstances too, he plays for a last place team and that was a meaningless game. Phenomenal effort for someone who's accomplished so much.

It’s not meaningless at all, it was a huge game for them.

Beyond that, it’s also pretty darn difficult to play 95 minutes on the East Coast in August. I played the other day and my boots felt like they were on fire.

 

[Eggs]

..it wasn’t so much the pass for that goal, it was the desire and effort to win the ball and then drop down a gear to have the quality to deliver.

Wayne Rooney has been an extraordinary footballer and those who have watched him are privileged. Always will be one of the greats and I saw him play.

 

[mmmmsnouts]

Its because in the MLS there are playoffs, and with the number of games left, DC desperately needed a win to help their playoff hopes. Probably one of the first times ive seen it in the MLS but it makes sense from that perspective.

I know about the MLS playoffs, I live in the US... but DC still has 14 games left! It seems way too early to risk a point, especially when you’re already a man up.

 

[tsubaki]

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Why is Rooney getting all the credit for that? The foul at 0:05 seconds on the edge of the box is the best thing about that move.

 

[Toffeemeister]

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The excitement in the commentary is the best bit!

 

[BigDunc'sFod]

..it wasn’t so much the pass for that goal, it was the desire and effort to win the ball and then drop down a gear to have the quality to deliver.

Wayne Rooney has been an extraordinary footballer and those who have watched him are privileged. Always will be one of the greats and I saw him play.

I'll never forget seeing him in Duncan's testimonial, come on and embarrass 90% of the team by just being so far head and shoulders above everyone in terms of quality and brain. This over 10 years after I watched him make a show of Radebe at Elland Road. Incredible player that kid.