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Post by evertonfan1968 on Jul 4, 2018 10:13:53 GMT
Will he be back in a coaching capacity at some point? Would you want him coaching? He's not the sharpest tool in the workshop at the end of the day.
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Post by rugbytoffee on Jul 4, 2018 14:47:33 GMT
Will he be back in a coaching capacity at some point? Would you want him coaching? He's not the sharpest tool in the workshop at the end of the day. Not me personally , but I am sure I read somewhere , that was part of his leaving deal.
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Post by forevereverton on Jul 6, 2018 12:26:47 GMT
Good riddance. He lost interest half way through and became nothing more than an overpaid lump.
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Post by rugbytoffee on Jul 11, 2018 23:02:59 GMT
Wayne Rooney joins D.C. United as Major League Soccer’s newest international icon, and with the summer transfer window open and the forward now officially a rostered member of United, the Englishman is eligible to make his MLS debut. One of the most successful players in the history of the England national team and European Premier League, Rooney’s patented style of play will undoubtedly be on display for the Black-and-Red throughout their inaugural season at Audi Field. A versatile forward capable of playing striker and midfielder, Rooney’s greatest asset is his powerful right leg that enables him to finish both inside and outside of the penalty area. Across all competitions, Rooney has scored more than 200 career goals with his right leg thanks to his strong striking ability matched only by his pinpoint accuracy. The five-time English champion also adds a touch of creativity on the pitch, as his improvisation shows in both goalscoring and creating opportunities for teammates. As a change of pace to unleashing his heavy shot, Rooney has also been known to deceive goalkeepers by finessing shots across the goal line. While he’s best known for his world-class goals, Rooney is also adept at playing long balls into space which affords his teammates the opportunity to apply heavy pressure in the final third. When playing around the box, Rooney has the tendency to cut inside and penetrate gaps to collapse defenses. Then, with the defensive attention that the prolific goalscorer attracts, teammates are given the opportunity to make trailing runs for quick shots on net when Rooney lays off the ball. Despite his slight stature, the five-foot-nine forward is also effective playing in the air thanks to his strength and physicality. With 40 headed goals from his time with Everton, Manchester United, and the English national team, along with his unforgettable bicycle kick goal in the 2011 Manchester Derby, Rooney’s aerial skills will be a welcome addition for United. Above all else, Rooney plays with an undisputed desire to win. His competitive edge is on full display in the attack and after possession is lost, as the Englishmen uses his grit and work ethic to fight for his teammates. With a young team in D.C. United, Rooney’s vast knowledge of the game and drive to win will be an invaluable addition to the lineup. As a player who exudes confidence, Rooney’s impact will extend past his goalscoring prowess as he serves as a leader on the field and in the locker room. www.dcunited.com
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Post by rugbytoffee on Sept 16, 2018 6:54:59 GMT
D.C. United star Wayne Rooney has revealed that Everton's owner Farhad Moshiri was behind his departure from the Premier League club.
Former England captain Rooney returned to boyhood club Everton in 2017-18 after leaving Manchester United as their all-time leading goalscorer, but the 32-year-old only spent a single season at Goodison Park.
Rooney swapped Everton for Washington and he has since scored four goals and set up six others for D.C. to help boost their play-off chances in MLS. Reflecting on his Everton exit, Rooney told the Sunday Times: "It wasn't easy to leave Man United. But I wasn't playing and that was difficult and Everton was the main reason why I left.
"I wanted to help them move forward and win the first trophy since 1995. That was always a dream of mine but unfortunately that didn't happen. I was a bit disappointed with the way it ended but that's football.
"It wasn't just about ending my career at Everton. I could see the club were trying to move forward and bring players in and I wanted to be part of that. I felt we were putting foundations down to maybe win that trophy and have a push at the top six.
"What's happened a few times in my career is that I probably needed to be a bit more selfish, which I sometimes find difficult to do. By playing in midfield, I lost my goalscoring threat but the team progressed a bit more and went higher up the table. So maybe if I hadn't done that, I might have scored 20 goals and we would have finished 12th or 13th. That's part of who I am.
"I think it was the owner's decision. He obviously knew he was going to bring a lot of players in and I was still on quite a bit of money at Everton and he wanted to free the money up. I was made aware of interest from DC and I saw an article in the newspaper about it and I started to think: 'What's going on there? Is there something being said?'
"So I went in to see Sam Allardyce and said: 'Listen I'm not a kid. What's going on? Do you want me here or not?' To be fair to Sam he was probably the honest one. He said if he was still there next season I mightn't play as much but he still wanted me to be here and be a big part of things. Then he said: 'But I'm not sure the owner has the same opinion'.
"Trying to get an honest answer out of the owner took three months. I kept trying and trying. All I wanted was clarity. There were some positives: my four children seeing me play for Everton. Even though my youngest two won't remember, we still have the pictures to look back on when they're older of me at Goodison. There was scoring at Anfield for Everton, scoring my first hat-trick for Everton. But I was just left a bit sad.
"It ended badly at 18 when I left the first time. I was a kid and you say things and do things that you don't really understand. But this time, being a bit older and a bit wiser I was only asking for a bit of honesty and that never really seemed to come, except from Sam Allardyce."
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