05 Mar 2017 20:32:59
Don't want to open up the debate about Rooney, but with David Silva MoM for City today, it stuck me Rooney and Silva are the same age. I would literally cry with joy if we got David Silva. Why the big difference when we talk about Rooney. Since he joined the EPL in 2010, Silva has provided more assists than any other player, but 2nd highest over the same time?


1.) 05 Mar 2017
05 Mar 2017 22:46:49
I read that a player has a limited time at the top of his game. Something like 10 years. Rooney's early start at the top leads to an earlier finish so the theory goes.


2.) 05 Mar 2017
05 Mar 2017 23:06:04
In the main Glennk yea but there are exceptions. Don't have to go to far for one. Wasn't Barry 17 when he started and is 35 now?


3.) 06 Mar 2017
06 Mar 2017 07:43:21
Different position NBTB. Rooney's position requires pace. Something he is starting to lose.

If we get him fine. However, for a club wanting to attack this top six we have to move away from this type of player and start being more dynamic. No-one in that top six would want Rooney. Also potentially in wages alone we would be looking at a layout over 3 years of around £20mil. That's hopefully if he halves his wages. Plus United will want a fee.


4.) 06 Mar 2017
06 Mar 2017 08:13:54
I know what your saying BlueJohnUns but there's also exceptions in Rooney's position. Teddy Sheringham, Ibrahimavic and Ryan Giggs all started as teenagers. First 2 went to round 40. Zlatan is still going strong at 35.

The way Rooney plays would of took a lot out of him. No doubt about it. If signed I would be hoping the change back to the team he supports would put a spring in his step and he'd have a few more seasons to go.

I believe it come down to one thing. If Rooney wants to come, he will. The lure of silly money in China might be too much or maybe he won't care about the money because let's face it he isn't stuck for it. In this instance he may choose us.

I have every faith in Koeman and Walsh on what might come of it.


5.) 07 Mar 2017
07 Mar 2017 09:10:25
I would be over the moon to get either Rooney or Silva. Both are still exceptional footballers.