Archive for October, 2008
Rooney could hit a century against his old club Everton
Rooney’s bright start in the Premier League commenced years ago when he scored his first professional career goal against the Gunners in an Everton jersey.
The 23-year-old striker has now developed himself with Manchester United from a simple number 8 youngster to an influential number 10 ace.
Rooney bagged his 98th and 99th Manchester United goals against West Bromwich Albion and Celtic respectively. The striker had two clear goals controversially disallowed in both games, meaning that Manchester United’s third goal in Tuesday’s Champions League match would have been Rooney’s 100th.
Coincidentally, Rooney has now been given the opportunity to hit a century against his old club Everton in Saturday’s early kick-off.
Written by: Angela Asante
Happy birthday, Wayne Rooney!
It’s Friday, 24 October 2008 and the party is on for the birthday boy Wayne Rooney. The Manchester United number 10 is ‘in the form of his life’… goals just cannot stop coming!
Rooney is 23 years old today and he can be proud of who he is as a footballer and a married man. Eventually, Rooney will enjoy more of these birthday parties when he becomes a father with kids celebrating their anniversary.
Written by: Angela Asante
Rooney’s early birthday present
Wayne Rooney is really turning into a true number 10 player. Rooney will be 23 years of age this week and he has an early birthday present.
The striker scored twice in Manchester United’s 4 – 0 win at home to West Bromwich Albion. His first goal was controversially ruled out, but he finally got what he deserved.
He has now scored 8 goals in 6 games.
Written by: Angela Asante
Rooney’s amazing goal-scoring form continues as his double powers England to victory
England travelled to Belarus for the 2010 World Cup qualifiers with victory being their sole aim.
Before the game, coach Capello avowed his trust in Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney which earned the 22 year old a starting line up place. Belarus scored first but Gerrard equalized from long range moments later.
And then, the marvellous kid, Wayne Rooney finished things off as he bagged two goals for his country. The game ended 3 – 1, a result that almost sealed England’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup in South Africa.
This is England’s best ever start in a qualifying campaign, and Wayne Rooney is part of this incredible history.
Written by: Angela Asante
Rooney scores twice as England crush Kazakhstan 5 – 1
Another appearance and another good day for Wayne Rooney; the striker is undoubtedly back and has reached top form.
England hosted Kazakhstan at the Wembley stadium for their Group 6 qualifiers game.
The Three Lions failed to convert their dominance into goals in the first period. However, in the second half, it was a completely different story.
Rooney pressured the Kazakhstan defender who scored an own goal out of a Lampard free kick.
The 22-year-old then had his name on the scoring sheet when he headed the ball home later on. And there was still time for him to squeeze in another ball past the goalkeeper to complete his double.
England play Belarus this week.
Written by: Angela Asante
What about now?
Baby Rooney is a matured and happy man now. The English striker received more critics than praises from supporters in these last couple of years.
The response to all these certainly took time to come, but now, Rooney can enjoy the best of him. The player was on the scoring sheet on Saturday in Manchester United’s game against Blackburn, meaning that he has scored three times in three consecutive appearances.
There were fears that he would not be able to feature in Saturday’s league game after he picked up a knee injury in midweek. However, Rooney passed the fitness test that enabled him to play against Blackburn.
English fans can rejoice because if Rooney keeps this good form, then there is more hope for the Three Lions to qualify easily for the 2010 World Cup.
Written by: Angela Asante
Rooney scores again as Man United beat Danish champions Aalborg 3 – 0
After scoring on Saturday against Bolton, England striker Wayne Rooney once again had his name written on the sheet yesterday. The 22 year old forward opened the score line on 22 minutes before his partner Berbatov doubled to seal Manchester’s 3 – 0 win.
Rooney was forced to come off just one minute before the hour mark after sustaining an injury and make way for Argentina international Carlos Tevez.
Though Rooney did not play the full ninety minutes, he managed to let his presence be felt before he left the pitch.
Written by: Angela Asante