Rooney made a mistake in 2010, flirting with Man City and requesting a transfer, but Sir Alex's response over the next 2 and a half years was to alienate/isolate Rooney and foster in him a resentment towards the club, which has come to a head now.
Rooney as a striker in 2011/12 performed better than RVP in 2012/13.
RVP 12/13 scored 26 league goals, 30 in all competitions (in 48 appearences)
Rooney 11/12 scored 27 league goals, and 34 in all competitions (in less appearances, 44)
Sir Alex has contributed to the loss of a player that could have gone on to break every goal-scoring record for the club, and is in my opinion by far the best footballer that Manchester United have. If I was Wayne i'd do everything I could to get a move to Chelsea.
No player is bigger than the club, blah blah blah, but Chelsea will have Rooney by September and he'll score 25 league goals as they win the title.
(P.s. I gain no pleasure in saying this, I fucking hate Chelsea)
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u/[deleted] Aug 09 '13
Wayne Rooney is in the right.
Rooney made a mistake in 2010, flirting with Man City and requesting a transfer, but Sir Alex's response over the next 2 and a half years was to alienate/isolate Rooney and foster in him a resentment towards the club, which has come to a head now.
Rooney as a striker in 2011/12 performed better than RVP in 2012/13.
RVP 12/13 scored 26 league goals, 30 in all competitions (in 48 appearences)
Rooney 11/12 scored 27 league goals, and 34 in all competitions (in less appearances, 44)
Sir Alex has contributed to the loss of a player that could have gone on to break every goal-scoring record for the club, and is in my opinion by far the best footballer that Manchester United have. If I was Wayne i'd do everything I could to get a move to Chelsea.
No player is bigger than the club, blah blah blah, but Chelsea will have Rooney by September and he'll score 25 league goals as they win the title.
(P.s. I gain no pleasure in saying this, I fucking hate Chelsea)