26 Sep 2013 12:42:48
Rooney clearly resented RVP's immediate prominence, and maybe still does, but like Nani, last year's on the pitch performances were simply not good enough and when SAF called him out on it by benching him he did what any child would do, he threw a tantrum. Rooney was overweight and, for him, lethargic. During the off season both of these players must surely have faced a reality check when none of the big clubs came calling with major offers. However with the right mindset, both of them are world class - and we don't have too many in that category.

If Moyes can bring that out, and gain Rooney's commitment by inducting him into the captaincy, then I say go for it. The other senior players are now in phase-out stage. A re-energized Rooney with a 5 year contract is someone we can continue to build the future around and financially it could save many millions in the transfer market.

1.) 26 Sep 2013
Agree with Rooney but Nani is far from world class. Over rated with no end product.

2.) 26 Sep 2013
Nani is awfull. he drives me insane with his final decisions.
Complete waste of talent and should have done much better with his career.