The PIT 6,572 Posted August 24, 2017 I wouldn't call him a great I would say a good player who didn't quiet reach the heights shown as a youngster due to injuries. If he hadn't been injured it would have been a different story. He certainly didn't influence the team such as Keegan, Robson, Beckham, Lineker Some say he's under rated because he played in a poor team but so did Keegan and Keegan influenced the team. Beckham carried the team at times anyone remember his two free kicks against Greece to take us to the World cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 17,863 Posted August 24, 2017 If you're talking England then no, not really imo. He's been very good, and is underated to a degree I think. But I can't see how anyone in recent years can be known as a great when we've not done anything whatsoever in tournaments, let alone get near to winning anything. . For Man Utd, then I'd say he is, he's won everything there is to win, and is their record goal scorer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CreweCold 18,234 Posted August 24, 2017 He had the potential to be the world's best IMO but his lifestyle choices let him down from what I gather. I have heard people say that if he put as much effort into keeping himself fit as Cristiano has, he'd have been absolutely unplayable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheeky_monkey 3,008 Posted August 24, 2017 A victim of genetics unfortunately ...matured early ...aged early also..its almost like he peaked 5 years earlier than most sportsman and went into decline 5 years earlier also..bit like Gazza..best years were before he was 25...had he not broken his toe in the Euro 2004 QF against Portugal i am 100% certain England would have gone on to win that tournament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J10 4,482 Posted August 24, 2017 He has been a fantastic player for over a decade for England and Man Utd, breaking countless records along the way. He was outstanding in 2004 before the injury in the QF I think, if he had stayed England might have won those Euros. There has been some remarkable snobbery towards him which is very regrettable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weirpig 6,664 Posted August 24, 2017 Decent player for England but certainly not a great. For me it's a sad state of affairs when he was the best we could muster in his position for many years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I remember Atlantic 252 4,625 Posted August 24, 2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer Sun 28,124 Posted September 3, 2018 Wayne seems to have settled in quite well at DC United he's got 4 goals in 11 games plus quite a few assists including 2 overnight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer Sun 28,124 Posted October 14, 2018 Wayne has, without doubt, helped DC United when he joined they were bottom of the league a win overnight has now taken them into the MLS playoff's https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45854468 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer Sun 28,124 Posted October 18, 2018 Rooney's excellent start to life in the MLS continues with this stunning free-kick https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/11528473/rooneys-match-winning-free-kick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lassie23 14,344 Posted October 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, Summer Sun said: Rooney's excellent start to life in the MLS continues with this stunning free-kick https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/11528473/rooneys-match-winning-free-kick i thought he had retired Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer Sun 28,124 Posted October 18, 2018 46 minutes ago, lassie23 said: i thought he had retired The MLS is known by some as the retirement league so it's understandable you thought that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sardonixs 599 Posted October 20, 2018 On 24/08/2017 at 19:43, cheeky_monkey said: A victim of genetics unfortunately ...matured early ...aged early also..its almost like he peaked 5 years earlier than most sportsman and went into decline 5 years earlier also..bit like Gazza..best years were before he was 25...had he not broken his toe in the Euro 2004 QF against Portugal i am 100% certain England would have gone on to win that tournament. bit late to this thread but... Is it a case of genetics or a case of too much too soon, players may have the talent to play top-flight football at 17 18 or 19 but are there bodies fully ready. Does starting players too soon increase the risk of meaning that they will have to retire at an earlier age? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer Sun 28,124 Posted January 6 Wayne Rooney arrested for being drunk and swearing in public in US Quote Wayne Rooney was arrested on public intoxication and swearing in the US before Christmas. The former Manchester United player, who now plays for US team DC United, was charged on 16 December. According to Virginia court records, Rooney was fined £25 and had to pay £91 costs. He was released without bail https://news.sky.com/story/wayne-rooney-arrested-for-being-drunk-and-swearing-in-public-in-us-11600617 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dami 2,983 Posted January 6 you what? All I can remember of him is the pic of him crying into his top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Stone 36,169 Posted January 6 He was crying because he couldn't find his granny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer Sun 28,124 Posted February 10 Rooney back in the papers for more alleged boozing whilst on pre season training in Florida with reports he was on a 10-hour drinking session In December Wayne was arrested for being drunk in public at a US airport and 18 months ago, he was banned from driving in the UK after he was caught driving over the legal drink-driving limit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
