Rooney to Chelsea?

[bookworm]

Not really concerned about what happens at the top of the heap, more concerned about what happens at vale park.

[Paul6754]

His EURO 2004 performances showed promise but he's nowhere near the same class as the likes of Messi and Ronaldo and never has been

 

I reckon he's got 2-3 more seasons in him..he just does not seem fit/athletic enough and his touch has deteriorated dramatically over past 2-3 years

 

Compare Wayne Rooney and Ronaldo at Man U and for their countries. At Man U, Rooney 197 goals/401 apps, Ronaldo 118/292 and for their countries Rooney 36/83 and Ronaldo 40/105, figures say that Rooney is just as effective if not more so than Ronaldo but Rooney is not as flashy. Rooney has lost that electric pace he had as a 17 year old but his appetite for the game, his reading of the game, his contribution all over the field point to him being a world class player. I also see Rooney moving back a little even into midfield as he gets older as his vision and passing are superb. It was Rooney who picked out Van Persie with a 30-40 yard pass enabling RVP to score with that volley.

[JOHNNYAITCH]

141 goals in 278 appearances says differently. Thats what clubs pay big money for.

 

Well yes but who werer those goals scored against? I'd love to find a breakdown of his record against the very top opposition in the PL, or has he scored 140 goals against relegation fodder? :) Maybe I'll try to find out

[JOHNNYAITCH]

Compare Wayne Rooney and Ronaldo at Man U and for their countries. At Man U, Rooney 197 goals/401 apps, Ronaldo 118/292 and for their countries Rooney 36/83 and Ronaldo 40/105, figures say that Rooney is just as effective if not more so than Ronaldo but Rooney is not as flashy. Rooney has lost that electric pace he had as a 17 year old but his appetite for the game, his reading of the game, his contribution all over the field point to him being a world class player. I also see Rooney moving back a little even into midfield as he gets older as his vision and passing are superb. It was Rooney who picked out Van Persie with a 30-40 yard pass enabling RVP to score with that volley.

 

But who were the goals scored against...the ebst or the dregs?

 

I agree that midfield may be where he ends up but for me his passing, vision etc are way behind the lieks of Iniesta, Xavi etc..mind you most players are :)

 

Personally I give credit for RVP's goal to RVP, most players could hit a 40-40 yeard pass towards a forward but few couldl do what RVP did