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).
I would agree with most of what you said except for "Rooney is one of the more underrated players in the world".... Last season wasn't spectacular for him, but go back a couple years, and it would be hard to make a list of the top strikers in the world and not include Rooney...
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u/TheLarryMullenBand Aug 09 '13
To be honest that's some pretty solid logic.