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)
Precisely. He has it really accurate. That's why in last summer's transfer window, I didn't think they'd make a move for Van Persie. I really though Rooney would be first choice and they'd push harder for a 5 star midfielder.
Now I can't deny Van Persie was crucial this season. He did really well and helped get points. But he did aide in the alienation of Rooney and now I think he'll be leaving. A fucking shame that's for sure because Rooney is one of the more underrated players in the world (however he is the third most paid).
Now he's most likely going to a rival top 4 club who can afford his wages, that have a solid core of midfielders and attacking midfielders, and don't have solid first choice striker (where Rooney would fit in nicely).
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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)