Hafnia Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Amazing to have a player up top who has a footballing brain and technique. It really does count for more than just goals - it takes the sting out the other team. I hope he gets fitter and fitter. I still think he's a good 5 pound overweight. If he trims off a bit more and gets sharper then we are in business. Sack sigurdson off and get a striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-hero-wayne-rooney-says-13472003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 That ball for Gana to score from last night... I can't stop watching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 He needs to play the 10 for me- he was caught offside time and time again last night because he knows he'a he's lost his pace and needs to steal a yard when he's playing the striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisJD Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 He needs to play the 10 for me- he was caught offside time and time again last night because he knows he'a he's lost his pace and needs to steal a yard when he's playing the striker. A lot of players were, they played a high line and Everton tried to use the space, not always smartly. Rooney is class, and can play multiple roles and positions in one game, it's would be an injustice to his ability and smarts to say he should play here or there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vranny Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 He needs to play the 10 for me- he was caught offside time and time again last night because he knows he'a he's lost his pace and needs to steal a yard when he's playing the striker. Agreed. Think we're going to have to play a diamond in midfield to squeeze him and Klaasen into the same side. God knows what we'll do with Siggy as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 A lot of players were, they played a high line and Everton tried to use the space, not always smartly. Rooney is class, and can play multiple roles and positions in one game, it's would be an injustice to his ability and smarts to say he should play here or there. It's not an injustice at all it's about using him where he is most effective. He isn't quick enough to get in behind teams who play like they did last night (more than likely why they played it) so he was always trying to steal that yard. Someone like Vardy would have rinsed them last night. He is most effective in the 10 these days, his football brain is superb his feet are still excellent as is his vision and ability to make us tick- it's not a critisism of him it's just the way it is now. We need a quick striker imo- I still don't get why people think Sandro is rapid, He's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 do we need a quick striker? How often are goals scored from a striker having pace vs. the team passing at a higher tempo? Kane isn't quick but has scored a shedload over the last few years, Aguero likewise - he's more about clever movement and lethal finishing. Lukaku for us - most of his goals came from the ball being played into the box. Clever interplay and movement is key up front - we seen that with the goal last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I thought he got worse the deeper he dropped last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 i think the offsides was half ref, half he hasn't played regularly as a CF in years. just getting used to being the man up top at least that's how i see it. he's strong, good on the ball and will link up. klaassen, sandro, lookman and others aren't afraid to get in the box so he won't need to be the one and only target there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 If we get a proper striker we are going to be in business. Gilfi,Davey,and Rooney loads of options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 He needs to play the 10 for me- he was caught offside time and time again last night because he knows he'a he's lost his pace and needs to steal a yard when he's playing the striker.So far so good. He scored up top last week, and got an assist this week. Over his career he's consistently showed he's a top class finished I'd not move him back unless he stops scoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof_It_Nev Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Kid number four on the way apparently. Let's hope he gets enough sleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Quinn31, Romey 1878 and MikeO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 If he keeps this up he will replace Lukakus goals all by himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Hope he's on the bench for Thursday, he was knackered by 60 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 11km he covered last night. Absolutely brilliant work ethic - anyone sense that he was a bit "irritated" when discussing that we were trying to hold on to the win? I get the impression that he will be pretty direct with Koeman if he doesn't see things the same way. I still think he's a few weeks away from being where we want him to be in terms of fitness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 I personally think Rooney worked his nuts off, and later on in the second half dropped a bit deeper to try and fill the void left by our midfielders, and also when in possession tried to keep hold of the ball and pass it about to relieve the pressure, just that not many were on his wave length last night, and that why Koeman spoke so highly of him, because his football brain is so better than anyone else in the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Over these last two games he's really shown the quality he has. I'd start him on Thursday, if we can get a goal in the first half take him off. We won't concede four goals. Get the win, get him rested for Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/superb-spot-shows-wayne-rooney-angering-same-manchester-city-fans-four-years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41018943 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Isn't it.boss to have someone gobby on the pitch again. He's at the ref every time he thinks we've had an unfair decision- speaking to him, explaining what happened and how it's wrong. It's bossand i love it- we're finally standing up for ourselves. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Isn't it.boss to have someone gobby on the pitch again. He's at the ref every time he thinks we've had an unfair decision- speaking to him, explaining what happened and how it's wrong. It's bossand i love it- we're finally standing up for ourselves. Yeah it's been great. He's vocal, morgan is vocal, Pickford, Jags occasionally, good group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) He's just announced hes retired from international football http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41027204 Edited August 23, 2017 by aaron rubecula and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Rooney retires from international football despite Southgate telling him he is part of the plans. ssn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof_It_Nev Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Legend. Clearly loves the club and wants to give it his all with us. Commendable! Matt and rubecula 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Good I'm glad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogsy Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Good man, pointless getting injured in international duty now, England aren't going to win anything with or without him, got a better chance of staying fit and winning something with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Legend. Clearly loves the club and wants to give it his all with us. Commendable! I thought the same when I saw it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Hope he's on the bench for Thursday, he was knackered by 60 mins Yeh he dropped off quickly. Its now 2 games in a row where he has played simple ball in midfield straight to the opposition. I expect more from a man of his experience in those type of areas. Im hoping its just fatigue. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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