StevO Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 On 01/12/2017 at 10:44, Elston Gunnn said: Rooney likes to roam the pitch, and he seems to have enough energy left to be pretty effective doing so. I doubt he has enough left to play, say, 3 matches in 8 days, but with proper rest, he’s still a creator and goalscorer. For me, this means his role can’t be accurately reflected in any numerical formation. In a 4-2-3-1 or 4-1-3-2, he could be listed as the 10, but Sigurdsson would be as or more likely to play in that area of the pitch. Or, in a 4-2-3-1, he could be listed as a DM with Gana or McCarthy (.....), but he’d actually play in front of the actual single DM. That DM - Gana is the obvious example - simply must stay back to help the back line. (Gana, an anti-Rooney, is neither creator nor goalscorer. He’s a disrupter, but when, Rooney-like, he roams, he sometimes disrupts his own team, in missing a tackle and allowing our already-porous defense less help.) Too many numbers and too many references to DM, I almost threw up. Let him do what he wants and pick ten other players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 On 01/12/2017 at 11:24, pete0 said: You should have him DM as well as he drops back to pick up the ball... Whilst a certain coward shys away from it. I think that would technically make him a Deep Lying Playmaker rather than DM as his duties are more about what he does with the ball than winning it back, making the Defensive parts of DM redundant. Or alternatively, its just fucking midfield! Romey 1878, Bailey, nogs and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 2 hours ago, StevO said: I think that would technically make him a Deep Lying Playmaker rather than DM as his duties are more about what he does with the ball than winning it back, making the Defensive parts of DM redundant. Or alternatively, its just fucking midfield! Similar to KBD role at city? Except with less running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 56 minutes ago, Aidan Lewis said: Similar to KBD role at city? Except with less running. Plus we don' have the ball anywhere near as much so while KDB isn' really tested, Rooney will be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Aidan Lewis said: Similar to KBD role at city? Except with less running. 9 minutes ago, Bailey said: Plus we don' have the ball anywhere near as much so while KDB isn' really tested, Rooney will be! Please don't do that guys, write the name, then I won't have to check the Man City site and feel a real numpty when I realise who you're talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 47 minutes ago, MikeO said: Please don't do that guys, write the name, then I won't have to check the Man City site and feel a real numpty when I realise who you're talking about. Ha Cant even blame auto correct as it changes it to KEN. Let's just call him Ken for my convenience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 1 hour ago, MikeO said: Please don't do that guys, write the name, then I won't have to check the Man City site and feel a real numpty when I realise who you're talking about. Just pure laziness on my part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 45 minutes ago, Aidan Lewis said: Ha Cant even blame auto correct as it changes it to KEN. Let's just call him Ken for my convenience? Actually matey you got it wrong anyway. You had KBD which equals Kevin Bruyne De. Aidan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 15 hours ago, StevO said: Too many numbers and too many references to DM, I almost threw up. If numbers and letters are causing you to throw up, this season is wreaking havoc on your constitution. Maybe you need an extra helping of Weetabix. 15 hours ago, StevO said: I think that would technically make him a Deep Lying Playmaker rather than DM.... Or alternatively, its just fucking midfield! I accept your friendly amendment. I see Rooney’s role, then, as DLP, which is more precise than DM or FM. (If these letters make you nauseous, again, Weetabix. Perhaps the organic or protein versions. Or maybe banana or chocolate. Speedy recovery!) StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Elston Gunnn said: If numbers and letters are causing you to throw up, this season is wreaking havoc on your constitution. Maybe you need an extra helping of Weetabix. I accept your friendly amendment. I see Rooney’s role, then, as DLP, which is more precise than DM or FM. (If these letters make you nauseous, again, Weetabix. Perhaps the organic or protein versions. Or maybe banana or chocolate. Speedy recovery!) Haha I’ll give Weetabix a try ill still look forward to seeing Wayne play in midfield and hope to keep my breakfast down on derby day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 2 hours ago, Elston Gunnn said: I accept your friendly amendment. I see Rooney’s role, then, as DLP, which is more precise than DM or FM. (If these letters make you nauseous, again, Weetabix. Perhaps the organic or protein versions. Or maybe banana or chocolate. Speedy recovery!) @MikeO wont be happy with all those abbreviations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 8 league goals now for our over the hill, past it, freebie striker come midfielder. The same amount as our former £90million striker. Let that sink in. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 13 minutes ago, Newty82 said: 8 league goals now for our over the hill, past it, freebie striker come midfielder. The same amount as our former £90million striker. Let that sink in. I understand what you're saying Newty, but I know who I'd rather have, regardless of age. Newty82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Just now, Aidan Lewis said: I understand what you're saying Newty, but I know who I'd rather have, regardless of age. Everybody will understand. I'm just being cheeky after all the comments regarding both. Aidan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted December 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 I said he’d get 10 or more goals, I think 15 might be more accurate. Still got something left in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 How many of those are penalties? 2 or 3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 They don't count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Only one of his goals has failed to win us points. One. I was against him coming back but there’s no doubt in my mind he’s been a successful signing. MikeO, StevO and Newty82 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 53 minutes ago, Bailey said: How many of those are penalties? 2 or 3? Why do you ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Newty82 said: Why do you ask? Just intrigued. I didnt really remember him scoring many from open play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, Bailey said: Just intrigued. I didnt really remember him scoring many from open play? Arsenal 1, Stoke 1, West Ham 3. Theres 5. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 59 minutes ago, Bailey said: Just intrigued. I didnt really remember him scoring many from open play? Ok. I approached your question with caution!!! I've had a look...just 2 penalties in the League. So 6 from open play. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 56 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: Arsenal 1, Stoke 1, West Ham 3. Theres 5. Plus 1 Man City. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 10 minutes ago, Newty82 said: Plus 1 Man City. Knew there was another one, just couldn’t think who it was against. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paddock Posted December 10, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Does it matter how many are penalties? That was a massive pressure pen today and he rattled it in- you cannot buy his experience and quality. Matt, StevO, Bailey and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 We would be in a far worse place without him, wish more had his commitment and passion. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Need to play him centrally though. Not wide here or wide there. Central. Bang in the middle of midfield. Allow his footballing brain to dictate our play. Bailey and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Thought he did very little in the first half he looked slow and tired, did a little better in second half when Lennon came on wide and Rooney moved inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Paddock said: Does it matter how many are penalties? That was a massive pressure pen today and he rattled it in- you cannot buy his experience and quality. When we got that late penalty against Brighton I said there was no one else I’d rather be stepping up to take that. Not even Baines. And the same goes for today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 13 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: When we got that late penalty against Brighton I said there was no one else I’d rather be stepping up to take that. Not even Baines. And the same goes for today. I would've been confident with either of them on both occasions; it was the Rom ones and the Mirallas debacle that caused distress. markjazzbassist and Bailey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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