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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Jun 13, 2017 19:16:27 GMT
Don't believe this rumour for one minute... but
For years Rooney has looked so miserable - like the weight of the world was on his shoulders. He burst on the scene like a kid who just loved playing football, Any club that just takes the pressure off and let him play might be well rewarded with a golden sunset to an exceptional career.
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jun 13, 2017 19:17:33 GMT
The only thing this would would be good for is the profile of the Club.
The on the pitch return for the investment required is likely to be negative.
Can't believe this especially when we seem to be struggling to put a proper package together to secure Bruno.
Complete joke
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Post by foxysgloves on Jun 13, 2017 19:19:49 GMT
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Post by robstokie on Jun 13, 2017 19:22:17 GMT
Bringing in another forward option, particularly one who is over 30 and has been on the wane (no pun intended) doesn't make sense. If we bust a gut to complete this one, and do all other signings on the cheap, particularly with regards to strengthening the midfield, this could come back and bite us on the Arse...
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Jun 13, 2017 19:23:28 GMT
I don't think it'll happen by the way but anyone who doesn't think Wayne Rooney will improve us is, in my opinion plain wrong.
He may not be at the level he's been at but he's infinitely better than anyone we have still.
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Post by GrahamHyde on Jun 13, 2017 19:29:08 GMT
Lol @ not wanting Rooney.
Fucking embarrassing. He's a class player.
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Post by Olgrligm on Jun 13, 2017 19:29:15 GMT
The more I think about this, the more excited I am by it, on the proviso that we still spend the necessary on two defensive midfielders, two centre backs and two full backs.
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jun 13, 2017 19:30:21 GMT
I don't think it'll happen by the way but anyone who doesn't think Wayne Rooney will improve us is, in my opinion plain wrong. He may not be at the level he's been at but he's infinitely better than anyone we have still. Don't think that's the point, it's the knock on effect of the cost of doing this deal that is the issue. If we sign Rooney and splash the cash to sort out the other areas needing serious improvement then that's a different story. My big concern here is that we secure Rooney and then the money for other badly signings dries up. If that happens next season might not be pretty!
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Jun 13, 2017 19:32:17 GMT
I don't think it'll happen by the way but anyone who doesn't think Wayne Rooney will improve us is, in my opinion plain wrong. He may not be at the level he's been at but he's infinitely better than anyone we have still. Don't think that's the point, it's the knock on effect of the cost of doing this deal that is the issue. If we sign Rooney and splash the cash to sort out the other areas needing serious improvement then that's a different story. My big concern here is that we secure Rooney and then the money for other badly signings dries up. If that happens next season might not be pretty! I'll let the money men worry about the finances of it. No way would they put all the eggs in one Wayne Rooney shaped basket. If they were to be relaxed with it, I see no reason why we as fans should worry. It's still not happening, mind.
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Post by foxysgloves on Jun 13, 2017 19:35:52 GMT
I have never been his biggest fan.
But....
....it's Wayne Rooney.
Why would we not take him if we could make it work financially?!?!
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 13, 2017 19:40:23 GMT
I have never been his biggest fan. But.... ....it's Wayne Rooney. Why would we not take him if we could make it work financially?!?! We have zero need for him?
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Post by GrahamHyde on Jun 13, 2017 19:40:27 GMT
I have never been his biggest fan. But.... ....it's Wayne Rooney. Why would we not take him if we could make it work financially?!?! It would be like us signing Bobby Charlton aged 33. Undoubtedly the biggest coup in our history.
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Post by crownmeking on Jun 13, 2017 19:43:38 GMT
I have never been his biggest fan. But.... ....it's Wayne Rooney. Why would we not take him if we could make it work financially?!?! We have zero need for him? We would if Bojan goes.
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Post by Pretty Little Boother on Jun 13, 2017 19:44:08 GMT
I have never been his biggest fan. But.... ....it's Wayne Rooney. Why would we not take him if we could make it work financially?!?! We have zero need for him? I hated the idea at first but come on, he's better than any other striker we have. Not saying we don't need to look at other areas as priorities but... come on.
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Post by Onneravineet on Jun 13, 2017 19:44:47 GMT
It's Wayne Rooney. People are suggesting that it would be a bad signing? Honestly, I have read some utter tripe and madness on here in the past BUT turning noses up at Wayne Rooney? Bonkers.
Taking ALL THE POTENTIAL QUALITIES of the player away, the fact we would be taking THE SHIT's record breaking goal hero is enough motivation to want this to happen! Can you imagine how well he would play against them? The lad plays like he is still on a street corner.
Wayne Rooney! I hope this happens, it would be immense and our biggest signing in my lifetime.
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Post by jezzascfc on Jun 13, 2017 19:44:58 GMT
I have never been his biggest fan. But.... ....it's Wayne Rooney. Why would we not take him if we could make it work financially?!?! We have zero need for him? You'd rather have Joe Allen at number 10 then?
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Post by scfcwebby on Jun 13, 2017 19:45:30 GMT
I have never been his biggest fan. But.... ....it's Wayne Rooney. Why would we not take him if we could make it work financially?!?! We have zero need for him? You're miserable regarding anyone we are linked with / sign though! We could sign Messi and you would say we didn't need him.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 13, 2017 19:47:02 GMT
We have zero need for him? I hated the idea at first but come on, he's better than any other striker we have. Not saying we don't need to look at other areas as priorities but... come on. There's not a cat in hells chance I'd want him up front. I'd want him behind a striker.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 13, 2017 19:47:24 GMT
We have zero need for him? You'd rather have Joe Allen at number 10 then? Bojan
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Post by lordb on Jun 13, 2017 19:47:56 GMT
I hated the idea at first but come on, he's better than any other striker we have. Not saying we don't need to look at other areas as priorities but... come on. There's not a cat in hells chance I'd want him up front. I'd want him behind a striker. Which is presumably where he would play.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 13, 2017 19:48:06 GMT
We have zero need for him? You're miserable regarding anyone we are linked with / sign though! We could sign Messi and you would say we didn't need him. I wouldn't though would I? We don't need a slow forward.
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Post by scfcwebby on Jun 13, 2017 19:49:47 GMT
You're miserable regarding anyone we are linked with / sign though! We could sign Messi and you would say we didn't need him. I wouldn't though would I? We don't need a slow forward. Messi isn't slow
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 13, 2017 19:49:56 GMT
There's not a cat in hells chance I'd want him up front. I'd want him behind a striker. Which is presumably where he would play. With two fast wingers either side. Which we haven't got. We don't need a slow forward who would be signed as a marketing gimmick.
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Post by gingerninja on Jun 13, 2017 19:55:39 GMT
We are drifting. We get fewer televised games each season. Would give profile a massive boost.. Dont forget Bet 365 own us.
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Post by lordb on Jun 13, 2017 19:56:36 GMT
Very expensive gimmick too.
I'm still in 'this is bullshit' camp tbh.
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Post by Squeekster on Jun 13, 2017 19:56:37 GMT
Get Zlat he would be a far better option.
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Post by scfcwebby on Jun 13, 2017 19:58:08 GMT
Get Zlat he would be a far better option. Not going to be fit til 2018 at the earliest (if you were being serious )
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Post by Squeekster on Jun 13, 2017 20:00:38 GMT
Get Zlat he would be a far better option. Not going to be fit til 2018 at the earliest (if you were being serious ) Are you sure? He's a lion don't you know.
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Post by alster on Jun 13, 2017 20:03:26 GMT
Which is presumably where he would play. With two fast wingers either side. Which we haven't got. We don't need a slow forward who would be signed as a marketing gimmick. Thats the problem if it happened its a pr stunt, marketing gimmick whatever you want to call it. Its not a football signing as the cost of the package could be much more effectively used on signing players that could stand us in goos stead for years to come however you look at it unless its funded from outside the budget of the football club its effectively bet365 taking money out of the club.
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Post by cousindupree on Jun 13, 2017 20:05:03 GMT
Which is presumably where he would play. With two fast wingers either side. Which we haven't got. We don't need a slow forward who would be signed as a marketing gimmick. Wayne Rooney merely a marketing gimmick....Jesus christ what planet are you on? Playing behind the striker he would transform the way we play. It's all bollocks because he won't be signing but to merely diss him as a marketing gimmick shows just how dumb you are. You are obsessed with young and quick. There is a bit more to football than that sunshine.
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