What would you do with Rooney?

[HawkeyeMS]

I think he has a place as a pivotal central striker. He still gets goals and should be able to play in others around him more effectively than last night. I don't think Hodgson can continue to play him wide. It didn't work. Striker or bust, and striker (just) wins...for the moment

And drop Sturridge ?

Just my opinion. I think in a more conventional position Rooney would have more goal scoring chances than last night (he should still have scored) and will play others in more effectively from a more familiar position

So that's a yes to dropping someone who has out scored Rooney over the last 12 months for both club and country ?

If you read the four posts in order, it reads to me like Homer was suggesting that he would drop Sturridge. That is certainly how I read it and so can see why Phil read it that way as well.

Anyhow, shall we just put this down as a misunderstanding and get back on topic rather than trying to psychoanalyse every post :thup:

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Suggesting to play Rooney in a central striker role

England currently play one player in a central striker role - Sturridge

So hence why I asked the question - Drop Sturridge ?

And it appears I'm not the only one who thought the same

There was no issue no descending into anything no need for anything ?I asked a simple question

Just doing my job keeping the peace, I'm with Homer on this one, you are inferring things he didn't actually say.
You two have a bit of history and have both had warnings , so just trying to prevent any escalation before it happens

 

[Deleted member 15344]

If you read the four posts in order, it reads to me like Homer was suggesting that he would drop Sturridge. That is certainly how I read it and so can see why Phil read it that way as well.

Anyhow, shall we just put this down as a misunderstanding and get back on topic rather than trying to psychoanalyse every post :thup:

Just glad I'm not seeing things

Think Hodgson will do the easy thing

Put Sterling out wide then bring Rooney in behind Sturridge

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Just doing my job keeping the peace, I'm with Homer on this one, you are inferring things he didn't actually say.
You two have a bit of history and have both had warnings , so just trying to prevent any escalation before it happens

Please read Hawkeyes timeline of posts to see how clear it is.

It's only got like this because of the reaction of homer to a simple question.

 

[Papas1982]

So would

So that's a yes to dropping someone who has out scored Rooney over the last 12 months for both club and country ?

I presume you'd be happy for rooney to replace sterling the hole then, been as he's assisted and scored more goals this season then?

fwiw, I'd drop rooney. I think his best performance is cf, I'd start sturridge and give him an hour. If he's not scored sub him. Bit of competition isn't a bad thing.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Please read Hawkeyes timeline of posts to see how clear it is.

It's only got like this because of the reaction of homer to a simple question.

Others would argue that it is your inability to accept that another member might have a different point of view that dares interfere with yours.

Let's move on

 

[Deleted member 15344]

So would

I presume you'd be happy for rooney to replace sterling the hole then, been as he's assisted and scored more goals this season then?

fwiw, I'd drop rooney. I think his best performance is cf, I'd start sturridge and give him an hour. If he's not scored sub him. Bit of competition isn't a bad thing.

If Rooney is to play he needs to be in the centre - Sturridge has to play because as a goalscorer ( Central striker role ) then he is the form guy , Sterling also has to play because he is the form player but Sterling can play wide so Rooney can go in the centre

But I would drop Rooney and bring in Lallana.

 

[Papas1982]

If Rooney is to play he needs to be in the centre - Sturridge has to play because as a goalscorer ( Central striker role ) then he is the form guy , Sterling also has to play because he is the form player but Sterling can play wide so Rooney can go in the centre

But I would drop Rooney and bring in Lallana.

I've said already on other posts that I think the same as you've just stated there re line up.


But I do feel there is a bit of a myth about rooneys form. Sterling was supeb last night. No question and did have a very good season. But he still scored less and assisted less in a far superior team last year with similar game time.


Sturridge of course scored more so deserves the striker postion, but it think rooney gets a bad press, as will sterling and Barkley in 10 years as it's the way we are as supporters in this country.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Others would argue that it is your inability to accept that another member might have a different point of view that dares interfere with yours.

Let's move on

PtF, I know LP has a reputation for being a little argumentative, but in this case I think you are being unfair. Anyhow, as you say, let's move on.

 

[DCB]

Play Rooney at no9, have him run and hustle and harry for 60 mins at full tilt. That should bring a goal or two. Take him off after 60min and bring on fresh legs.

Rooney on the rampage is just too much for many a defender to handle. You've got to use him and play to his strengths.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Others would argue that it is your inability to accept that another member might have a different point of view that dares interfere with yours.

Let's move on

I'm sorry but believe you are being extremely unfair in this case.

But will,move on

 

[Foxholer]

As a neutral, I'd say...

The thread asks 'What would you do with Rooney' nothing more or less - about how that would be accomplished!

So Phil, you are out of order suggesting anyone would have to be dropped to allow that to happen, as that's not what it's about - yet!

As it happens, I agree with Phil's suggested role!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

As a neutral, I'd say...

The thread asks 'What would you do with Rooney' nothing more or less - about how that would be accomplished!

So Phil, you are out of order suggesting anyone would have to be dropped to allow that to happen, as that's not what it's about - yet!

As it happens, I agree with Phil's suggested role!

As i said and just asked the question

One of the options is to play as a central striker - Woy plays with one at the moment - Sturridge , so if Rooney is to play as a central striker does that mean Sturridge is then relegated to the bench ?

 

[LanDog]

Another neutral here but I think that Rooney would be best deployed as a number 9 by himself, it's the position that he arguably had his best season with United and his physicality means he is more suited to deal with the likes of Godin or other physical defenders.

As for Sturridge, I would play him on the right, coming inside where I think he is very dangerous.

He'll be given a lot more freedom there and can run at defences rather than playing with his back to them

 

[Slime]

This is better than The US Open !


Slime.

P.S. I'd have Rooney at the top with Sturridge just behind & running off him.
Welbeck & Sterling out wide, but swapping at regular intervals, maybe even with Sturridge for a few minutes at a time ................. that'd keep the defenders on thier toes!
The power & pace up there should keep things interesting.

 

[Liverbirdie]

You could have an Ox on the right, doubt Roy would play him there again though after his performance last night.

 

[Andy808]

This is outstanding entertainment.

 

[peterlav]

Imo, Rooney should be dropped, but won't be. For years the England manager has ducked dropping big name players, Shilton, Beckham, Lampard immediately spring to mind.
When Rooney burst onto the scene, a smile would spread across your face whenever he picked up the ball, you knew something was going to happen (similar to Barkley and Sterling now), very direct, quick, strong and fearless. I cannot remember the last time I saw him collect the ball and drive at a defence and beat a man.
Honestly think he is in a similar position to Michael Owen, burst onto International scene at 18, going to be a World Beater, but unfortunately, by the age of 24/25 his best days were behind him

 

[SocketRocket]

Rooney is not capable of playing intelligent football. Drop him as he's overrated!

 

[Siren]

I dont know why your even bothering to argue, lets be honest youll be out Thursday night and the world will be a better place