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Of all our old legends, Rooney is the most normal π . Just grounded, speaks his mind, no high and mighty attitude.
Pure class, Wazza. says what he thinks but without added drama
Rooney is just a proper bloke,no hidden agendas.One of my favourite all time Man Utd player.I named my boxer dog after him.Top man.
Misleading headline! Rooney did not mention anyone!
Just listen to Wayne Rooney talk. This is how old League behaved, not some mad old man talking bad things about the club and players# Love you, Wayne MUβ€
Nice to hear some positivity and truth from a United legend
Wazza very comfortable front of camera these days
They donβt get to Manchester United until 2:57 π₯΄
Bent just trotting out the 'petulant' line like a moronic robot.
The criticism Bruno Fernandes gets compared to Roy Keane is massively influenced by nostalgia bias. People talk like Keane represented βperfect standardsβ while Bruno is supposedly too emotional because he waves his arms or complains. But when you actually look at the facts, the comparison falls apart. Roy Keane was one of the most volatile captains Manchester United ever had. Yes, he was driven and demanding, but those same traits regularly crossed the line and hurt his teams. He received 13 red cards in club football alone. Thatβs not just βpassionβ, thatβs repeatedly leaving your team with 10 men. Bruno showing frustration on the pitch is nowhere near as damaging as a captain constantly getting suspended or sent off. And it wasnβt only at club level. Keane famously walked out on the Republic of Ireland before the 2002 World Cup after a huge fallout with Mick McCarthy. Whatever side people take, the reality is he left his country days before a major tournament. That is one of the biggest captaincy controversies in modern football. People complain Bruno moans too much, but Keane built his whole reputation around confrontation: - referees - teammates - managers - opponents - even his own national setup In 2005, his famous MUTV interview after the Middlesbrough defeat became so explosive it contributed to the end of his United career. He publicly tore into teammates for poor performances in a match he also played in. Eventually, Sir Alex Ferguson decided enough was enough. So the idea that Keane was this symbol of discipline just isnβt true. He was brilliant, but also extremely combustible. Meanwhile, what has Bruno actually done that compares? - He hasnβt abandoned Portugal before a major tournament. - He hasnβt been forced out over behaviour. - He hasnβt built a career on reckless red cards. - He hasnβt publicly destroyed dressing rooms. Most criticism of Bruno is really about body language. Heβs expressive, emotional and demanding. But thatβs very different from being destructive. And as a footballer, Bruno is far more complete technically. Keane was a great competitor and leader, but Bruno offers: - elite chance creation - goals from midfield - assists - pressing - work rate - through balls - set-piece quality - creativity under pressure - progressive passing - constant attacking output Bruno creates and scores goals consistently in one of the worst United eras in decades. That matters. Keane played in dominant Ferguson teams filled with elite players and serial winners. Bruno has spent six years carrying dysfunctional United sides through managerial changes, poor recruitment and inconsistent systems, yet he still stands out almost every season. Thatβs why the βIβd rather have one Roy Keane than ten Brunosβ line makes no sense. Football is built around technical quality, creativity, pressing and ball progression - all things Bruno excels at. Keaneβs strengths were aggression and intensity, which were huge assets in his era, but they donβt automatically make him a better footballer or even leader. Keane was a warrior in a winning machine. Bruno is the creative engine in a struggling one. People remember Keaneβs passion and so called leadership, but often ignore the suspensions, outbursts and dressing-room conflicts. Thatβs nostalgia bias.
Wayne's legend just went up, proud of you speaking very well about our current captain. Pure class π
Rooney! Rooney! Love him! Always nice to hear from our legend and I don't think Wayne is stupid unlike what some people think!!!!! Gary Neville wasn't successful as a coach/manager, so is he thick?? People need to be nice in the comments because it says a lot about you as a person!!
I love that quick turnaround into a catalogue pose to face the camera.. That was better than Steve McGarette in the opening credits of the old Hawaii Five-O that was! π
Love Rooney, he is always positive. He loves United.
I love Rooney always speak truth
Rooney talks sense
Wayne Rooney. My Man utd player β€
One of the top 5 footballers and striker in last 10 years utd to do well nxt year if they get 4 quality signings.
Gary Neville and Roy Keane need to take a leaf out of Rooneys book.
Wazza looks good.