Some feuds seem to go on forever, Ali and Frazier, Blair and Brown, Suarez and half of football.
One feud that shows no signs of abating is the one between Wayne Rooney and Sir Alex Ferguson which actually seems to be growing despite the former United boss’s retirement.
Sir Alex famously claimed Rooney wanted to leave the club and that the striker was “David Moyes’ problem now” when quizzed about him towards the end of the season. Rooney in the meantime has been left in something of a quandary, denying that he handed in a request- a point that could well be true- while remaining tight lipped as to whether he actually wants to remain at the club.
The latest twist in the Rooney/Ferguson saga comes with reports that the striker is unhappy with the former United manager still having a role at the club as he sees it scuppering his chances of rebuilding his reputation and gaining a place in the team.
The Guardian notes:
Wayne Rooney’s belief that Sir Alex Ferguson remains among the key power brokers at Manchester United is a fundamental reason why the striker wants to leave the club.
While Ferguson may actually have no material influence on how David Moyes views Rooney’s value to his squad, it is understood that the forward’s perception is that the former manager will be among the loudest voices at United, despite retiring as manager last season.
News that Sir Alex’s influence is making Rooney more determined to leave will hardly come as a surprise to many Reds as there’s no denying the former boss looms large over the club no matter what capacity he’s filling, but some may feel it’s merely an excuse.
If Rooney really wanted to stay he could try and put whatever happened with Sir Alex behind him, there’s no doubt Ferguson would want to help make David Moyes’ life a lot easier if he could, the question is, will we ever see that happen?
Aren’t you all sick to the back teeth of hearing Rooney’s name, I know I am. Jeez he’s a 27 year old kid, with far too much money, and very little sense. He hasn’t even got the guts to come out and say he wants to leave the club, and leaks information to every national newspaper that are willing to be force fed by the Rooney dummies doing the talking for him. Rooney needs to grow a pair and say himself that he wants out if he does, instead of hiding behind other mouthpieces. No doubt he has served the club in the last nine years, I am not denying that, so thank you for that Wayne, but the rest of what I have said I mean, so no apologies.
Could not of put it better . Held us to ransom once already ,one of the best paid and supported players in the Prem .Then for our sake and his a move that results in favourable gains for the club would be appreciated . Although camp Rooney will think they are bigger . David Moyes really dosnt need this crap either .
U have spoken my mind.
Pls Waza, get ursef together and enter d gym. u are nt in good shape, u are have lot form, last season is worst in man. united . pls jose ( d fool one ) is playing with ur head and who tells u, u will his first choice striker in chelse.
im personally of the football politics behind rooney. once begun, must end. he is not the last born of united. i believe his time has come and will never fit in man u again. no confirt once disorganised.
if rooney must 2 think of his status n his career..he didn’t born 2 be upfront but set a pace 4 d other goal snatcher @d club..cr7 berbartov…rvp won golden boot through him…why fergie had try him 4 a couple of year 2 lead d club but nothing @ d end of it… As a matter of fact rooney had play his part n tried a lot..but need 2 sit n discover his mission in football..4 a ‘fool 1’ 2 bid 4 him wit a great lure might be a great 4 wayne… Wit united u still da special guy@wrooney…u are d next legend of d club witout any doubt..up man utd…….
am tire of all dis rooney saga,if he really want 2 leave the club that made him what he is today he him go,and think twice b4 he mak any any dcisio,sinc he don’t wanna be lik scholes an giggs,letin morinho dciieive is d wrost mistak rooney will make
moyes pls tightin up our midfield and don’t let rooney be ur prob
he is all about money, that’s why he hasn’t signed a contract when offered because he is not getting the same money he is on.
he is overweight and smokes and last season he was rubbish.
I want him to stay but only if he signs or comes out and says he staying.
if he wants to leave because he is not offered the same contract let him leave.
and sir alex will always be there so get used to it move on or fuck off
tired of all dis.wayne should come out and say his mind.sir fergie has tried for this lad,so he should keep his head down.united is your life
no doubt rooney contributed profoundly 2d successes man utd hv enjoyd d last couple of years. But it can never b d same again btw utd n wazza.d zeal n enthusiasm is gone,d fans increasingly unhappy wit him. We stil love u,wazza. A utd legend u shall always be. But truth is,it cant ever b d same again.move on 2another club,hopefully nt chelshit and re-enact dat breathtakin form dat made u so fantastic. GGMU
U cn put all blame on but as man u fans i wil nt eva support u people hw many years did he play upfront even wen wil use 4 4 2 he stil hv strike in front of him but 2010 dat he play upfront he score 35 is a shame dat injury did nt allow him to be highest goals scorer and when he’s to pitch every he hv two tins in his mind to play as striker or midfida so d question is we messi wou v won d 4 world best wit man u midfidas? man u let wake up rooney do anytin he has 4 us but if we think he’s nt gud let sell him nd let wait 4 life at oldtraford witout fergie nd roo but mind urself leave moyes alone either gud or bad up man u