Lineker ....scored hatrick in a world cup game and a goal in wc semi final. Rooney can't lick his tournament boots mate!
When he went into a tournament with a clean bill of health and a decent set of players he was fine. The only time this has happened was in 2004. Its not happened since.
06 - Went into the tournament injured. Massively unfit when he played. Decent team though.
10 - Injured before the tournament. Unfit when it started. Crap team.
12 - Suspended for the first 2 games (his own fault), had not played a competitive game for 35 days prior to starting against Ukraine. Crap team.
14 - Really crap team and even worse tactics. He never even played up front. Was stuck out on the left wing for 2 games. Played 14 minutes of the 3rd dead rubber game.
All in all, he's played less than 14 games (in game time). 6 goals isn't too bad.
comment by Scholay Scholes (U15867)
posted 13 minutes ago
When he went into a tournament with a clean bill of health and a decent set of players he was fine. The only time this has happened was in 2004. Its not happened since.
06 - Went into the tournament injured. Massively unfit when he played. Decent team though.
10 - Injured before the tournament. Unfit when it started. Crap team.
12 - Suspended for the first 2 games (his own fault), had not played a competitive game for 35 days prior to starting against Ukraine. Crap team.
14 - Really crap team and even worse tactics. He never even played up front. Was stuck out on the left wing for 2 games. Played 14 minutes of the 3rd dead rubber game.
All in all, he's played less than 14 games (in game time). 6 goals isn't too bad.
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Stop making excuses for him he's a failure in tournaments simple as. He has as many World Cup goals as Heskey
Lots of meaningless goals, in meaningless games.
Well done that man.
He's just top scorer, nothing more. It's a great achievement but it's not like he's being proclaimed our greatest ever player. In fact top scorers are rarely their countries best ever (Klose, Villa, RvP, Batistuta).
In fact one of the reasons so much is being made of this is because he's replacing someone who has a genuine claim as our best ever.
It's an achievement for sure but as usual the media hype around Rooney is a little extreme.
comment by Bobby Dazzler (U1449)
posted 8 hours, 7 minutes ago
Bitter bitter bitter small minded jealous nobodies, get a life saddos
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Had to log in just to laugh at that one
There's no need to add the but today.
He's our all time top scorer, a great achievement whatever the circumstances. Many others have tried and failed. That's it.
Debates about how great a player he is compared to others can be done on another day.
Bleat on all you like, the record book states Rooney is Englands leading scorer, your pain will subside soon boys and girls.
Well done Rooney, it's a great record to hold. It doesn't matter who he scored/didn't score against, the fact is the man achieved it, beating Sir Bobby, a fantastic player, in the process. Each is a United legend, and rightly so.
As far as Roomey is concerned, may he lose his goal scoring touch on Saturday.
Nothing personal, mind.
JimmyTheRed
First he helps defeat the invincibles.
Then drags England along at Euro 2004
Wins all domestic honours
Breaks England scoring record as captain, who would think that would be possible?
All from an average player
comment by Arouna Jagielka oooh I wanna take ya, Heitinga... (U1308)
posted 7 minutes ago
First he helps defeat the invincibles.
Then drags England along at Euro 2004
Wins all domestic honours
Breaks England scoring record as captain, who would think that would be possible?
All from an average player
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'Wins all domestic honours'
Might want to check that one again
comment by Arouna Jagielka oooh I wanna take ya, Heitinga Nikica come on pretty mama (U1308)
posted 8 minutes ago
First he helps defeat the invincibles.
Then drags England along at Euro 2004
Wins all domestic honours
Breaks England scoring record as captain, who would think that would be possible?
All from an average player
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Indeed, meanwhile some were worshipping a player who could not even lead his team to a league title and failed for England
Can't help but have a dig even when congratulating him.
comment by RED666👺 (U6562)
posted 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
Bleat on all you like, the record book states Rooney is Englands leading scorer, your pain will subside soon boys and girls.
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42 Caps - 22 Goal
Crouch is more lethal according to the stats
comment by Neo- Esteemed Suckler of Heather Trott's Baps (U9135)
posted 51 minutes ago
comment by Arouna Jagielka oooh I wanna take ya, Heitinga... (U1308)
posted 7 minutes ago
First he helps defeat the invincibles.
Then drags England along at Euro 2004
Wins all domestic honours
Breaks England scoring record as captain, who would think that would be possible?
All from an average player
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'Wins all domestic honours'
Might want to check that one again
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What hasn't he won?
comment by Arouna Jagielka oooh I wanna take ya, Heitinga Nikica come on pretty mama (U1308)
posted 46 seconds ago
comment by Neo- Esteemed Suckler of Heather Trott's Baps (U9135)
posted 51 minutes ago
comment by Arouna Jagielka oooh I wanna take ya, Heitinga... (U1308)
posted 7 minutes ago
First he helps defeat the invincibles.
Then drags England along at Euro 2004
Wins all domestic honours
Breaks England scoring record as captain, who would think that would be possible?
All from an average player
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'Wins all domestic honours'
Might want to check that one again
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What hasn't he won?
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Milk Cup
Have United not won the league cup while he has been with them??
Wow, I never knew that
He truly is average!
comment by jlou1978 (U15376)
posted 12 hours, 25 minutes ago
Lots of meaningless goals, in meaningless games.
Well done that man.
...
Qualifying games are meaningless now. The logic is astounding
comment by Arouna Jagielka oooh I wanna take ya, Heitinga... (U1308)
posted 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
Have United not won the league cup while he has been with them??
Wow, I never knew that
He truly is average!
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Never won the FA cup.
Wouldn't expect an Everton fan to know what that is anyway, so no worries.
You say this HAS to be acknowledged.
Why?
Is it because he plays for Man Utd and you can't bring yourself to outright praise a United player, you have to temper it with something negative to sweeten the taste?
Nut up.
He hasnt had much competition and because of that was always on the teamsheet. England havnt had great options up front in the last few years.
comment by Brosoverhoes (U19907)
posted 36 minutes ago
He hasnt had much competition and because of that was always on the teamsheet. England havnt had great options up front in the last few years.
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How many strikers have had a chance to claim a place or Rooneys spot since his debut?
Clearly Rooney is the best option since his breakthrough.
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posted on 8/9/15
I'm somebody....
posted on 8/9/15
Lineker ....scored hatrick in a world cup game and a goal in wc semi final. Rooney can't lick his tournament boots mate!
posted on 8/9/15
When he went into a tournament with a clean bill of health and a decent set of players he was fine. The only time this has happened was in 2004. Its not happened since.
06 - Went into the tournament injured. Massively unfit when he played. Decent team though.
10 - Injured before the tournament. Unfit when it started. Crap team.
12 - Suspended for the first 2 games (his own fault), had not played a competitive game for 35 days prior to starting against Ukraine. Crap team.
14 - Really crap team and even worse tactics. He never even played up front. Was stuck out on the left wing for 2 games. Played 14 minutes of the 3rd dead rubber game.
All in all, he's played less than 14 games (in game time). 6 goals isn't too bad.
posted on 8/9/15
comment by Scholay Scholes (U15867)
posted 13 minutes ago
When he went into a tournament with a clean bill of health and a decent set of players he was fine. The only time this has happened was in 2004. Its not happened since.
06 - Went into the tournament injured. Massively unfit when he played. Decent team though.
10 - Injured before the tournament. Unfit when it started. Crap team.
12 - Suspended for the first 2 games (his own fault), had not played a competitive game for 35 days prior to starting against Ukraine. Crap team.
14 - Really crap team and even worse tactics. He never even played up front. Was stuck out on the left wing for 2 games. Played 14 minutes of the 3rd dead rubber game.
All in all, he's played less than 14 games (in game time). 6 goals isn't too bad.
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Stop making excuses for him he's a failure in tournaments simple as. He has as many World Cup goals as Heskey
posted on 8/9/15
Lots of meaningless goals, in meaningless games.
Well done that man.
posted on 8/9/15
He's just top scorer, nothing more. It's a great achievement but it's not like he's being proclaimed our greatest ever player. In fact top scorers are rarely their countries best ever (Klose, Villa, RvP, Batistuta).
In fact one of the reasons so much is being made of this is because he's replacing someone who has a genuine claim as our best ever.
It's an achievement for sure but as usual the media hype around Rooney is a little extreme.
posted on 9/9/15
comment by Bobby Dazzler (U1449)
posted 8 hours, 7 minutes ago
Bitter bitter bitter small minded jealous nobodies, get a life saddos
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posted on 9/9/15
Had to log in just to laugh at that one
posted on 9/9/15
There's no need to add the but today.
He's our all time top scorer, a great achievement whatever the circumstances. Many others have tried and failed. That's it.
Debates about how great a player he is compared to others can be done on another day.
posted on 9/9/15
Bleat on all you like, the record book states Rooney is Englands leading scorer, your pain will subside soon boys and girls.
posted on 9/9/15
Well done Rooney, it's a great record to hold. It doesn't matter who he scored/didn't score against, the fact is the man achieved it, beating Sir Bobby, a fantastic player, in the process. Each is a United legend, and rightly so.
As far as Roomey is concerned, may he lose his goal scoring touch on Saturday.
Nothing personal, mind.
JimmyTheRed
posted on 9/9/15
First he helps defeat the invincibles.
Then drags England along at Euro 2004
Wins all domestic honours
Breaks England scoring record as captain, who would think that would be possible?
All from an average player
posted on 9/9/15
comment by Arouna Jagielka oooh I wanna take ya, Heitinga... (U1308)
posted 7 minutes ago
First he helps defeat the invincibles.
Then drags England along at Euro 2004
Wins all domestic honours
Breaks England scoring record as captain, who would think that would be possible?
All from an average player
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'Wins all domestic honours'
Might want to check that one again
posted on 9/9/15
comment by Arouna Jagielka oooh I wanna take ya, Heitinga Nikica come on pretty mama (U1308)
posted 8 minutes ago
First he helps defeat the invincibles.
Then drags England along at Euro 2004
Wins all domestic honours
Breaks England scoring record as captain, who would think that would be possible?
All from an average player
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Indeed, meanwhile some were worshipping a player who could not even lead his team to a league title and failed for England
posted on 9/9/15
Can't help but have a dig even when congratulating him.
posted on 9/9/15
comment by RED666👺 (U6562)
posted 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
Bleat on all you like, the record book states Rooney is Englands leading scorer, your pain will subside soon boys and girls.
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42 Caps - 22 Goal
Crouch is more lethal according to the stats
posted on 9/9/15
comment by Neo- Esteemed Suckler of Heather Trott's Baps (U9135)
posted 51 minutes ago
comment by Arouna Jagielka oooh I wanna take ya, Heitinga... (U1308)
posted 7 minutes ago
First he helps defeat the invincibles.
Then drags England along at Euro 2004
Wins all domestic honours
Breaks England scoring record as captain, who would think that would be possible?
All from an average player
----------------------------------------------------------------------
'Wins all domestic honours'
Might want to check that one again
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What hasn't he won?
posted on 9/9/15
comment by Arouna Jagielka oooh I wanna take ya, Heitinga Nikica come on pretty mama (U1308)
posted 46 seconds ago
comment by Neo- Esteemed Suckler of Heather Trott's Baps (U9135)
posted 51 minutes ago
comment by Arouna Jagielka oooh I wanna take ya, Heitinga... (U1308)
posted 7 minutes ago
First he helps defeat the invincibles.
Then drags England along at Euro 2004
Wins all domestic honours
Breaks England scoring record as captain, who would think that would be possible?
All from an average player
----------------------------------------------------------------------
'Wins all domestic honours'
Might want to check that one again
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What hasn't he won?
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Milk Cup
posted on 9/9/15
Have United not won the league cup while he has been with them??
Wow, I never knew that
He truly is average!
posted on 9/9/15
comment by jlou1978 (U15376)
posted 12 hours, 25 minutes ago
Lots of meaningless goals, in meaningless games.
Well done that man.
...
Qualifying games are meaningless now. The logic is astounding
posted on 9/9/15
comment by Arouna Jagielka oooh I wanna take ya, Heitinga... (U1308)
posted 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
Have United not won the league cup while he has been with them??
Wow, I never knew that
He truly is average!
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Never won the FA cup.
Wouldn't expect an Everton fan to know what that is anyway, so no worries.
posted on 9/9/15
You say this HAS to be acknowledged.
Why?
Is it because he plays for Man Utd and you can't bring yourself to outright praise a United player, you have to temper it with something negative to sweeten the taste?
Nut up.
posted on 9/9/15
He hasnt had much competition and because of that was always on the teamsheet. England havnt had great options up front in the last few years.
posted on 9/9/15
comment by Brosoverhoes (U19907)
posted 36 minutes ago
He hasnt had much competition and because of that was always on the teamsheet. England havnt had great options up front in the last few years.
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How many strikers have had a chance to claim a place or Rooneys spot since his debut?
Clearly Rooney is the best option since his breakthrough.
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