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Is Wayne Rooney a Manchester United legend

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Miles Platting, Jan 8, 2017.

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  1. Miles Platting Irish Mancunian Gold Member

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    Just equaled Bobby Charlton's goal scoring record yesterday, 249, think he should be but just got a niggling doubt, don't know why, his stats suggest he should be.
     
    Miles Platting, Jan 8, 2017
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  2. Dallas Cowbhoys

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    Redcafe I'm pretty sure it's called
     
    Dallas Cowbhoys, Jan 8, 2017
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  3. Miles Platting Irish Mancunian Gold Member

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    I'm banned mate, just looking for an independent view.
     
    Miles Platting, Jan 8, 2017
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  4. Spring Time Gold Member Gold Member

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    If you don't know the difference it proves what I thought.
     
    Spring Time, Jan 8, 2017
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  5. ILoveTheCeltic

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    Probably not i'd say. I think of Rooney as more of an Anthony Stokes of Man Utd than a Larsson. Had the odd good season but also had many averge or poor seasons, not someone you think of as a big game player or you never considered him as the best player in the team either.

    Thinking back over his career at big moments all I really think of is him scoring a hat-trick against Fenerbahce on his CL debut, that goal from outside the box against Newcastle I think it was and the overhead kick that came off his shin against Man City. no real big performances that turned big games or won Cups or a season where he was the best player in the EPL or anything.

    Being their top scorer is a good record though but it's probably down to just no-one else has spent that much time playing for them in the modern era. If Van Nistelrooy stayed 5 more seasons he'd probably have scored over 300 or Ronaldo or guys like that.
     
    ILoveTheCeltic, Jan 8, 2017
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  6. Clint Eastwood The Good Bad and Ugly of TC

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    Probably, he's served the club for near 13 years won 5 league titles, a champions league, a few league cups, an FA Cup, a world club championship, will be their record scorer and has been captain for them.

    Also has scored some outstanding goals and produced some wonderful moments along the way. He's definitely a Manchester United legend.
     
    Clint Eastwood, Jan 8, 2017
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  7. StPauli1916 Gold Member Gold Member

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    As an outsider I think I would probably say yes. How many Man Utd legends do you think there are mate ?
     
    StPauli1916, Jan 8, 2017
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  8. Zander Gold Member Gold Member

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    Of course he is...
     
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  9. Zander Gold Member Gold Member

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    And that's why they aren't Legends like Rooney is. Plus did he not win like every player of the year award going one season?
     
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  10. ILoveTheCeltic

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    Can't really be classed a legend just cause you were there a long time though, for me anyway. I think you really have to be considered one of the best players as well. But would Man U fans put him in the same category as Charlton, Best, Ronaldo, Cantona, Van Nistelrooy and that or in with guys like Macari, York, Cole, Sheringham.

    Thats why there would be a question over it as he was not a Raul, Totti, Del Piero, Lampard, Gerrard, Scholes etc
     
    ILoveTheCeltic, Jan 8, 2017
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  11. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    Of course he is.
     
    Liam Scales, Jan 8, 2017
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  12. KRS-1888 Scott La Rock

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    I think he has to considered a Manchester United legend,but would he make their greatest ever team?
     
    KRS-1888, Jan 8, 2017
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  13. James Gold Member Gold Member

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    What the highest ever goal scorer for the club ? nah

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    James, Jan 8, 2017
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    Nowhere near the best but that doesn't matter..
     
    McChiellini.., Jan 8, 2017
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  15. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Serious question? Obviously he is.
     
    Officer Doofy, Jan 8, 2017
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  16. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    I think he is, considering his service to the club. Yeah he's been on the decline for a while but he was world class for several seasons.
     
    Callum McGregor, Jan 8, 2017
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  17. Zander Gold Member Gold Member

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    I think people forget this. At one point some people were even talking about him as the 3rd best player in the world (after the Obvious 2)
     
    Zander, Jan 8, 2017
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  18. FrankMcCallum Gold Member Gold Member

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    Were these people recaptured and returned to the hospital or are they still on the loose?
     
    FrankMcCallum, Jan 8, 2017
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  19. Vinnie BBQ Justice is lost Justice is raped Justice is gone.

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    Yes, he should be.
     
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  20. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    You don't beat a long standing record without being a club legend. 10 years time no one will remember how * he was in his last 3 or 4 seasons.
     
    honda, Jan 8, 2017
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