Rooney not signing a new contract?

JimsAlterEgo

killwill wrote: »

I can't believe the momentum this story has gathered considering there has not been any quotes from anyone, not even a "source close to the player"!!!!
This is a total non-runner IMO.

Exactly!! IMO, its the press trying to make a story out of nothing. In legal terms there is not even circumstantial evidence.

mike65

Guardian live blog up and running (until Fergie gets an injunction)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2010/oct/19/sir-alex-ferguson-press-conference?showallcomments=true#end-of-comments

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killwill wrote: »

I can't believe the momentum this story has gathered considering there has not been any quotes from anyone, not even a "source close to the player"!!!!
This is a total non-runner IMO.

The Sun had quotes from a "good friend of Rooney", apparently. Absolute bollix in other wors.:rolleyes:

SlickRic wrote: »

have you seen Ferguson angry at a press conference?

he's more likely to tell them to shut the fúck up or something. he doesn't like controversial questions; never mind questions which may chink his armour which protects him as the greatest manager ever.

he'd rather just end the conference early.

But Fergie is the greatest manager ever..?;):P

adox

Mister men wrote: »

I think people just need to deal with the facts here. Rooney won't sign a new contract for United because he knows that City,Real or Chelsea will pay him huge money 200,000+ a week.

Show me that you know that for a fact?

Pure speculation on your part.

Speculate all you want, but for Gods sake dont call it fact when you, like me, dont know for sure either way.

The Muppet

The Muppet wrote: »

I,m still Supporting Man United If thats what you mean Yes.:D

Hows things on merseyeside?

I'll leave that answer for another thread !

IamtheWalrus

I don't buy into the idea that the Glazers want Ferguson to get rid of Rooney because of poor financial results. The Glazer's income will mostly depend on success on the pitch so selling one of their best assets seems counter-productive, even if the club is losing money. It doesn't make sense.

Ronaldo wanted to leave and Utd got a good price for him.

If Rooney wants to leave, it will have been because of a falling out with Ferguson over the prostitute story. Ferguson loves players in the Scholes mould and the Rooney scandal would have disappointed him.

In saying that, I expect the issue to be resolved internally and Rooney to sign a new contract. His wife apparantely wants to stay in Manchester and i don't think City have the presitege yet to draw a player like Rooney.

The Guardian's Daniel Taylor tweet:
In place at Old Trafford . . word is that Fergie is definitely going to address Rooney issue rather than putting up shutters.

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MUTV must be expecting something big because there's nothing on today/tonight other than "The Managers Press Conference".:pac:

IamtheWalrus

Fergie has already spoken to MUTV about Rooney . . not expecting Gill at press conference (or many questions for John O'Shea)

DT

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MUTV have a private interview with Fergie, who will give all the answers on the contract!:D

Xavi6

I'd love if he says Rooney is finished at OT and can rot in the reserves til his contract expires :pac:

Paleface

Fergie said he wouldn't sell Real Madrid a virus and then sold them Ronaldo.

Its a day to day thing!

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Xavi6 wrote: »

I'd love if he says Rooney is finished at OT and can rot in the reserves til his contract expires :pac:

You were right, Bosnich is talking some amount of shíte on SSN.

adox

Paleface wrote: »

Fergie said he wouldn't sell Real Madrid a virus and then sold them Ronaldo.

Its a day to day thing!

Well unless you see Ronaldo as a virus, I dont see the problem.:D

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He said Rooney had an ankle injury. Followed by giggles.:P

Quazzie

baz2009 wrote: »

He said Rooney had an ankle injury. Followed by giggles.:P

Whats Ryan got to do with it?

IamtheWalrus

Are any of you watching the conference live?

Roar

"Ferguson not taking questions on Rooney in press conf. Says he'll address issue at the end - just what he did after Beckham "boot" in 2003"

the times' oliver kay's twitter

baz2009

baz2009 wrote: »

He said Rooney had an ankle injury. Followed by giggles.:P

As it's a Champions league match there are journo's there that Fergie would not usually allow in press conferences. Some Uefa regulations or something.

According to Newstalk.

IamtheWalrus

Fergie: "His agent has intimated he won't sign a contract and he wants away. It's a shock."

Iago

greendom wrote: »

Can't get much more clear cut than that.

absolutely.

and if Fergie actually says that when he starts the interview that'll be the time to discuss it.

KJF

Looks like he's gone.

Paul@ManchesterEveningNews: BREAKING NEWS from James Robson at OT:

Ferguson says he has had a meeting with Rooney and the player wants away. Ferguson said he wanted Rooney to stay but respected his position. Ferguson says he never had an argument with him.

CountingCrows

Alex Ferguson: "David Gill told me [Rooney's agent] said he wanted away. I couldn't believe it. It was a shock."

elvis jones

Gill talked to his agent, initimated wouldn’t be signing new contract and wanted away, I’m shocked……………fergie

Xavi6

Phil McNulty - Ferguson confirms Rooney's agent said the player "wanted away". "Shocked...terribly disappointed".

Oliver Kay - Alex Ferguson on Rooney: "The player is adamant. He says he wants to leave. We have to deal the next part in terms of this request"

:eek:

IamtheWalrus

Fergie: "the player says he's adamant he wants to leave"

Paleface

Biggest football story of the year!

Lukker-

LoL

elvis jones

its disappointing, we've done nothing but help him, we bemused he wants to leave............

Le King

I wonder who he'll go to. I don't think we will have much sway in a sale. Rooney will go where he wants. We won't be able to bargain much with money because of his contract. Hopefully it's City Vs Madrid in a bid war.


Manchester United moves on.

IamtheWalrus

Would you be disappointed if Torres came in as replacement?

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MUTV summary:

He was injured, scan proved it.
Fergie's disappointed with contradiction, blaming it on form. He was protecting him.
Fergie gave him proper break for Sunderland so he could get form back in the Enlgand game.
NO argument.
Rooney didn't wanna sign contract in summer. Fergie recieved cal on 14th August, him nor Gill could believe it.
Fergie asked for meeting, Rooney said he wanted to go. Fergie told him to respect club. Fergie doesn't think he has repsected the club in how he has acted.
Fergie going on about United being a family etc. treated Rooney excellently with advice, both professional and personal. No falling out.
No contract officially offered yet.

joe316

**** 'em so, club is bigger than him.

RasTa

He better be going abroad. I will personally run onto the pitch and loaf him if he wears a city shirt. €5k to charity if I don't.

Xavi6

RasTa wrote: »

He better be going abroad. I will personally run onto the pitch and loaf him if he wears a city shirt. €5k to charity if I don't.

Quoted so you can't edit later on

greendom

baz2009 wrote: »

MUTV summary:

He was injured, scan proved it.
Fergie's disappointed with contradiction, blaming it on form. He was protecting him.
Fergie gave him proper break for Sunderland so he could get form back in the Enlgand game.
NO argument.
Rooney didn't wanna sign contract in summer. Fergie recieved cal on 14th August, him nor Gill could believe it.
Fergie asked for meeting, Rooney said he wanted to go. Fergie told him to respect club. Fergie doesn't think he has repsected the club in how he has acted.
Fergie going on about United being a family etc. treated Rooney excellently with advice, both professional and personal. No falling out.
No contract officially offered yet.

Wonder when we'll get to hear from Rooney TV.?

Daemos

joe316 wrote: »

**** 'em so, club is bigger than him.

I don't get commemts like this. After years of loyal service to the club he's immediately turned on by 'fans' when he says he wants to leave. Childish bullsh1t.

Mr Alan

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

Would you be disappointed if Torres came in as replacement?

Torres wouldn't disrespect Liverpool by doing that.

Paleface

They should have sold him before the world cup.

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greendom wrote: »

Wonder when we'll get to hear from Rooney TV.?

Straight from Fergie's mouth that was.

greendom

RasTa wrote: »

He better be going abroad. I will personally run onto the pitch and loaf him if he wears a city shirt. €5k to charity if I don't.

I really can't see him living abroad. Think he'd rather Spotland than the San Siro.

Le King

Daemos wrote: »

I don't get commemts like this. After years of loyal service to the club he's immediately turned on by 'fans' when he says he wants to leave. Childish bullsh1t.

Loyal my arsé.

Loyal is Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville. Not Wayne Rooney.

niallo27

He's cracking up he's cracking up, fergies cracking up

TheDoc

What United fans need to remember is that this has come and gone before. Everytime a big player looks like leaving its a "massive blow" to the club.

As stated earlier in this thread, the big name players that have left under SAF management should have by right made the club defunct.

Have faith in your club and your manager. Personally if I was a professional footballer I have no idea why I would leave Manchester united, with a manager who has proven time and time again how he can make someone a superstar.

I have to say the stories being run ring very truthful and I hope I see something arise soon to keep Rooney at United. On form he is fantastic to watch and makes that team brilliant to view.

but if he does leave, it is not the end of the world. And who knows what strikers might become available come end of season.
Huntelaar was always a long term project to sign which never came about but hes starting to find form again. I'm sure there would be a striker around that could score the goals.

However lets not forget that goalscoring wasn't exactly Rooneys fortay until last season when he was played in centre. His ability to find space and create things is highly regarded.

What it means however is the possability of replacing him with an attacking midfielder, a forward or a striker.

I can't see Rooney leaving for his 5 million and I cant see him leaving. These guys have alot of smart people around them that should be advising them on moves. Even his agent.

You can't see exactly where Rooney can fit in anywhere else, on paper it looks great to see Messi - Villa - Rooney but you have to wonder if playing styles he would fit into the likes of madrid etc.

I'll hold to see what the short term future holds but a good performance from Rooney soon along with a statement of intent on his plans would do the world of good.

This is just getting headlines because its Rooney, a far more worrying situation for Strikers in my view is Torres at liverpool. Looks jaded and unwilling, clearly regrests his move and will be gone in January or Summer. That loss will be a proper blow for a football club.

***posted before press conferance,***

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niallo27 wrote: »

He's cracking up he's cracking up, fergies cracking up

Not today niallo, any chance you could keep your trolling to yourself for one day?

Just the one?

Too much to ask?

Xavi6

Fantastic news for the rest of the league.

United will become just that bit more ordinary without him.

joe316

Daemos wrote: »

I don't get commemts like this. After years of loyal service to the club he's immediately turned on by 'fans' when he says he wants to leave. Childish bullsh1t.

So im the child when after the club has stood by him and made him the player he is now and throws his toys out of the pram. Only one child here and his first name is Wayne.

Daemos

Le King wrote: »

Loyal my arsé.

Loyal is Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville. Not Wayne Rooney.

Giggs, Scholes and Neville are the exception, not the rule.

fred funk }{

ManU's interest payment must be due.

average_runner

Utd lack ambition in tranfers market over last 2 years, sold your star player Ronaldo and now Rooney. Ye are broke and a selling club now!!

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Daemos wrote: »

Giggs, Scholes and Neville are the exception, not the rule.

They are the exception to the term loyalty??

Think about what you just said for a minute.