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Rooney leaving us was the single worst thing I have ever experienced as an Everton fan. I remember feeling physically sick - at that point he looked like he could have been the greatest ever, he was one of ours and he left at 18, it just underlined to me how fucking unfair and bullshit the football industry could be.

 

For me he never came close to living up to his potential, especially in international football. being the all-time record England goalscorer will never disguise how poor he was in tournaments after Euro 2004.

 

Am I happy to have him back? Of course I bloody am. There hasn't been any time in the last 13 years when I wouldn't have wanted him back. Yes, I don't think he became the world beater he should have been, but he has still been up their in the world class bracket, and has a medal collection to prove it. And yes, he's 31 and his best days are behind him. He might not even be our best player on the pitch next season.

 

But what really excites me about what is going on at the club at the moment is that Moshiri seems to have a very clear long term plan. Off the pitch, he's doing the right things to turn us into a serious footballing brand again. On it, we're investing massively in youth, which will give us a strong business (through future transfers) and footballing platform.

 

I am absolutely certain Rooney will have a massive role to play in both. In commercial terms, we've just signed one of the genuine superstars of the world game. Rooney just wearing an Everton shirt makes us massively more marketable. On the pitch, we're signing a role model for the younger players, someone who knows how to win the league, the cups, the Europa and Champions League. What young player wouldn't get a buzz out of playing alongside someone like him? It will give everyone a lift, and I think he has actually matured into a pretty good captain and leader (just not for England!).

 

Finally, I think he comes here with a point to prove. Everyone has written him off, said he's not good enough at the top level anymore. Maybe they're right, but this is Roy of the Rovers stuff for him. He's a passionate guy anyway, you know he will be giving his absolute all to come back and lead us to glory. Having a player of his calibre, with his experience, fired up and motivated the way he will be - what could possibly go wrong lol!

I dont entirely agree but its a good post.. well done that man

I am really not happy about him coming back, IMO its for the wrong reasons .....plus I still bitter about the badge kissing stuff, its going to take a lot to get me on his side, get the winner in the derby at anfield type of deal probably do it.. get us in a cup Final with a late winner fairytale stuff otherwise NAH, plus who goes back to a club after 13 years.......strikers dont even last that long and he carries a bit of extra weight to....he better deliver in goals big time

Hi I am new just signed on today.....FYI I am not a troll or a WUM...I have never been on this forum prior to this occasion... I dont have more than 1 account I am not an alias for a previous poster everyone hated/liked or loved...whatever I post Is just my own opinion I dont care to much if someone else has a different opinion. I am not looking for arguments.....line drawn.... big time blue, coyb..