My autobiography tells the tale of one of the greatest figures in british football. Sir alex ferguson implies agent is to blame for the wayne rooney saga this article is more than 9 years old agents are all the same and some can be very difficult. After manchester united scored their 2,000th english premier league goal, we take a look at some of their best strikes featuring legends of the game like eric cantona, wayne rooney, christiano. Rooney used a spectacular bicycle kick with his back to the goal for the 21 win over rival man city. Rooneys bicyclekick goal lifts man united 21 fox news. Sir alex ferguson discusses his fouryear wayne rooney pursuit. Manchester united star wayne rooney brought energy back to. Jan 25, 2017 legendary manager alex ferguson believes that wayne rooney s goalscoring record for manchester united is unlikely to be broken ever. Available to buy on thursday, here are some of the highlights. After the tour guide had introduced my group to old trafford and what it had to offer, i raised my hand and asked where exactly rooney scored the bicycle kick. Sir alex ferguson concerned by wayne rooneys lifestyle. Sir alex ferguson discusses failed attempts to sign wayne. Rooneys bicycle pedals man utd past city rediff sports. Sir alex fergusons response when wayne rooney handed in a.
Sir alex ferguson 2011 coach fifa balon dor duration. Sir alex ferguson described wayne rooneys winning goal in the. Oct 21, 2010 alex mcleishm, birmingham city manager, trusts that sir alex ferguson, manchesters revered manager, will be able to work through the current predicament. On saturday, wayne rooney conjured up a strike to match them all. The internet is buzzing after rooney s stunning bicycle kick. Wayne rooney is widely regarded as one of the leading. Show your pride for the reds with our oneofakind design a must.
Wayne rooney s iconic bicycle kick against manchester city has been voted manchester uniteds goal of the decade. Sir alex fergusons autobiography wayne rooney, david. Widely considered to be one of the best players of his generation, rooney is the record goalscorer for both the england national team and manchester united. The places in the book could not be changed considering it is a true story by the man himself. Oct 22, 20 sir alex ferguson was urged to sign mesut ozil by wayne rooney before the german midfielder went to arsenal and set the gunners alight. Rooney is not as revered as cantona but is the complete. Jason roberts making the wrong point sir alex ferguson.
Rooney reveals which man utd players got the hairdryer most. Theres no way im putting myself through that, was fergusons response. Rooney, 31, superbly notched his 250th goal for the club on saturday, bending. For some players, however, being shouted at wasnt the answer. Sir alex ferguson s book could blow apart wayne rooney peace process. Martial vs liverpool fc and rooney overhead kick manchester united best goals revealed in the latest edition of men sports end of decade series. Becoming one of the primary attacking threats in the front, rooney went on to win 11 trophies under alex ferguson. From sir alex fergusons furious early defence of wayne rooney to their. My autobiography is the second official autobiography of alex ferguson, the former football manager and player. Sep 02, 2012 wayne rooney still a vital part ot the manchester united striking equation sir says alex ferguson sir alex ferguson has dismissed question marks about wayne rooneys manchester united future. Sir alex ferguson cant see anyone breaking wayne rooneys. Rooney s camp have cited ferguson as the main reason why their player wanted to go.
Sep 21, 2015 sir alex ferguson discusses failed attempts to sign wayne rooney, david moyes and anthony martial. Wayne rooney called it the best goal hes scored, while manchester united manager alex ferguson claimed it was the greatest strike hes seen in 25 years at old trafford. Wayne rooney has buried the hatchet with incredible sir. I had dinner with pep guardiola in new york in 2012, but couldnt make him. Sir alex fergusons warning for wayne rooney football. The best bicycle kick ever the quality of the kick,the rhythm,the phase in it is absolutely stunning. The 31yearold striker scored his 250th goal for the. Yet he still rates the scot as the best manager he has ever played under. At the start of the tour, the visitors sit in what is now the sir alex ferguson stand for a brief overview of the place. Fans reaction, best goal, incredible skills, this video is unavailable.
Managers react to wayne rooney controversy, believe sir alex. You have to read between the lines but his account at the helm of united for 26 years presents a great lesson in organizational management. My decade in the premier league is waynes first hand account of his 10 years playing at the highest level in english football and for the biggest club in the world. Wayne rooneys bicycle kick goal is greatest of his career. The former england captain is making a great time of his, to date, short spell in the. Sir alex ferguson said wayne rooney was not keen to play in his last home match as manchester united manager. See more ideas about wayne rooney, manchester united and the unit. Wayne rooney produced a spectacular overhead kick to earn manchester united a 21 victory over manchester city and a sevenpoint lead in the premier. Wayne rooneys goal for ages a defining moment for father, son. The full sir alex ferguson interview with charlie rose talks retirement, wayne rooney, chelsea job duration.
Sep 22, 2015 sir alex ferguson is one of the few leaders who truly knows. United tweeted the video of their former boss today with the caption. Sir alex ferguson implies agent is to blame for the wayne. Aug 02, 2016 manchester united star wayne rooney brought energy back to the club, says sir alex ferguson max miller tuesday 2 aug 2016 7. Their relationship deteriorated in the scots final season. My decade in the premier league ebook written by wayne rooney. Sep 04, 2017 wayne rooney reveals which man utd players got the hairdryer most from sir alex ferguson wayne rooney has opened up on life at man utd under legendary manager sir alex ferguson. Pep guardiola may have been sir alex ferguson s first choice as a successor, the man united legend writes in a new book. Wayne rooney scores stunning bicycle kick goal to help. Manchester city goalkeeper joe hart didnt even move. Wayne rooney laughing at memphis depays failed bicycle kick attempt. Ferguson, being the superb manmanager that he is, recognised the need to put away the hairdryer to get the best out of nani.
Wayne mark rooney born 24 october 1985 is an english professional footballer and captain. Sir alex ferguson autobiography latest news, reaction. The same year, he was listed as pfa fans player of the year and was awarded the club world cup golden ball. To kick off promotion for the book, ferguson attended a question and answer session at the. Rooney ive never seen a goal like that in my life sir. In his latest book, ferguson admitted his shock at the discovery before protesting to. Rooneys bicyclekick goal lifts man united 21 the san. Sir alex ferguson, manchester uniteds most decorated manager, revealed his second autobiography on tuesday. Rooneys bicycle kick on february 12, 2011, mancunians and guests from around the world descended on old trafford to view the spectacle of the manchester derby. Sir alex fergusons book could blow apart wayne rooney peace. Feb 9, 2019 explore celticbugmans board manchester united.
Sir alex fergusons reaction to zlatans free kick is. The overhead bicycle kick against manchester city in 2011 that brought just one of rooney s goaloftheseason awards and was described by ferguson as a personal favourite. Sir alex fergusons reaction to wayne rooneys transfer. The united and england striker leaped to meet a rightwing cross with an overhead strike that. He was also named as fwa footballer of the year in 200910. Alex ferguson snub for wayne rooney on signings football. Sir alex ferguson mocks wayne rooney over his decline. Ahead of kick off between arsenal and borussia dortmund in the champions league, itv presenter adrian chiles asked keane for his reaction to ferguson s. Rooneys bicyclekick goal lifts man united 21 fox sports.
It was released on 30 october 20 and covers the period from 2000 to 20. Wayne rooney s goal the best i have ever seen, says manchester united manager sir alex ferguson sir alex ferguson described wayne rooney s winning goal. Sep 07, 20 sir alex ferguson s book could blow apart wayne rooney peace process. Oct 22, 20 sir alex ferguson has reiterated that manchester united striker wayne rooney wanted to leave the club at the end of last season, with the 71yearold admitting that the england international had. Rooneys bicyclekick goal lifts man united 21 sports. Honest assessment of alex ferguson s time in charge at manchester united.
Wayne rooney wants to leave manchester united sir alex. Wayne rooney still a vital part ot the manchester united. Most football fans are really pleased for wayne rooney right now. See more ideas about rooney goal, wayne rooney, manchester united. He has played much of his career as a forward, and he has also been used in various midfield roles. Between 2006 and 2012, rooney enjoyed some of his best years. Ferguson confirmed that wayne rooney asked to leave manchester united at the end of last season, also revealing that the request was repeated by his agent paul stretford. Rooneys bicycle kick soccer politics the politics of. Whereas a character like rooney would often perform better after a. Sir alex ferguson has accused the press of raising a campaign to get wayne rooney hung or electrocuted after the striker escaped punishment for catching james mccarthy with an. The book highlights ferguson s ability to evolve with time and adapt to change while maintaining absolute control at the organization. A talisman for manchester united, since his move to the club in 2004, rooney is their star player and an alltime great at the club. Wayne rooneys uturn was a bicycle kick in teeth for manchester.
The book mainly tells about the 10 years and going that wayne rooney has had in the premier league. Wayne rooneys goal the best i have ever seen, says manchester. Wayne rooney is widely regarded as one of the leading football players of his generation. Alex ferguson cant see wayne rooneys manchester united goal. His third book, my decade in the premier league, was published in. But theres one goal in particular that still burns bright in sir alex ferguson s memory. Manchester united manager sir alex ferguson is reportedly open to selling striker wayne rooney because of his offfield antics the england international has been amid rumours of a possible exit. On 12 february, rooney scored an overhead bicycle kick in the 78th minute of. See more ideas about manchester united, manchester, manchester united fc.
How roy keane responded on live tv after alex ferguson. Alex ferguson accuses the press of a witch hunt against. Manchester uniteds best english premier league goals. Oct 23, 20 sir alex fergusons warning for wayne rooney the good news for england is that wayne rooneys resurgence this season has been so impressive sir alex ferguson would never consider dropping him now.
Stoke city 11 manchester united live reaction and highlights as wayne rooney breaks goal record. Sir alex knew the best way to get a reaction out of the englishman was to make him angry, so they used to argue with each other. Wayne rooney s uturn was a bicycle kick in teeth for manchester city the striker might have been playing against united at old trafford if not for sir alex ferguson. It was so good, manchester city goalkeeper joe hart didnt even. Sir alex ferguson has revealed that manchester united chased. In the book, ferguson discusses the lucrative contract wayne rooney signed in 2010 when he was flirting with a move to man city, explaining the players should not earn more than him. In october, manchester united manager sir alex ferguson stated at a press. In his 38 years in management, sir alex won an astonishing 49 trophies and helped grow manchester united into one of the biggest commercial brands in the world. Sir alex ferguson has revealed his alltime favourite wayne. Rooney used a spectacular bicycle kick with his back to the goal. The time and the place tells where his events happened. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read wayne rooney.
Wayne rooneys uturn was a bicycle kick in teeth for. England soccer star wayne rooney decided to throw his hat in the ring for goal of the year saturday. Sep 03, 2017 wayne rooney felt the full force of sir alex ferguson s hairdryer more than once in his years at manchester united. Some guy, dad said, referring to saf, said it was the best goal hed seen in 25 years. In this inspirational and straighttalking new book, sir alex reveals the secrets behind his recordbreaking career. Sir alex ferguson has revealed his alltime favourite. London, england ap wayne rooney said it was the best goal hes scored and manchester united manager alex ferguson called it the greatest strike hes seen in 25 years at old trafford.
Manchester united manager sir alex ferguson says he disagrees with reading striker jason robertss decision not to wear a kick it out tshirt. Sir alex ferguson reveals his favourite wayne rooney goal at manchester united. In particular, he remembers rooneys more spectacular goals. Ferguson sees red over rooney charade wayne rooney discovered it is never a good idea to mock manchester united manager sir alex ferguson even when it is supposed to be a bit of fun for christmas. Sir alex ferguson new book leading the highlights espn fc. Sir alex ferguson has revealed his alltime favourite wayne rooney goal. Sir alex fergusons book could blow apart wayne rooney. But he knew nothing else about rooney, bicycle kicks, man united or its manager, sir alex ferguson. Wayne rooney s bicycle kick goal is greatest of his career video apthe huffington post london ap wayne rooney said it was the best goal hes scored and manchester united manager alex ferguson called it the greatest strike hes seen in 25 years at old trafford. In 2015, i got the chance to visit old trafford for a stadium tour. Alex ferguson has 53 books on goodreads with 33640 ratings. Hd football, brought to life by the sun ad wayne rooney. London, england wayne rooney said it was the best goal hes scored and manchester united manager alex ferguson called it the greatest strike hes seen in 25 years at old trafford. Rooney will lead uniteds attack in what sir alex ferguson calls the biggest manchester derby of his 25 years in charge.
Jun 15, 2017 rio ferdinand has shared behindthescenes footage of sir alex ferguson s prematch team talk prior to michael carricks testimonial match, and it features a pointed put down of wayne rooney. Rooney ive never seen a goal like that in my life sir alex ferguson. Wayne rooney was being paid twice my salary at manchester united but i soon changed that. Wayne rooneys scissor kick secured manchester united three points. Ferguson confirmed that wayne rooney asked to leave manchester united at the end of last season, also revealing. The bicycle kick, the injury, this book has it all from wazzas stand point rooney a must have for soccer fans. Oct 22, 20 sir alex ferguson has delivered a damning verdict of wayne rooney s fitness levels and insisted he did ask to leave manchester united.
May 20, 2010 alex ferguson snub for wayne rooney on signings no matter how many times manchester united make claims to the contrary, fans remain sceptical that sir alex fergusons hands are not being tied in. Wayne rooney leads manchester united past manchester city. Oct 19, 2010 sir alex ferguson has revealed that wayne rooney has intimated to him that he wants to leave manchester united. Aug 12, 2011 terry venables narrates one of the greatest goals of our time in the suns new animated advert showing rooney s goal against manchester city. Anyone who has ever tried a bicycle kick in training or during a kick about will know how hard it is to pull off.
Former united boss ferguson, in his bombshell autobiography. Rooneys bicycle kick new, 7 comments every day this week well be reliving a derby day memory ahead of manchester citys visit to old trafford on saturday. For years the derby had been dominated by manchester united as the city team often struggled to maintain its standing in the premier league. Wayne mark rooney born 24 october 1985 is an english professional footballer and captain for championship club derby county. See more ideas about manchester united, manchester united football and wayne rooney. David, in the early part of the summer, had opened talks with his agent. Wayne rooneys goal the best i have ever seen, says. Wayne rooney has buried the hatchet with sir alex ferguson over the fallout that almost led to him quitting manchester united a year ago. This is his inside story of life on the pitch for manchester utd. Show your pride for the reds with our oneofakind design a must have for framed wayne rooney man u poster wayne rooney s epic bicycle kick against arch rivals manchester city was a beauty. In the 10 years since he made his debut as a 16 year old for everton, he has acquired trophy after trophy, accolade after accolade and headline after headline. But theres one goal in particular that still burns bright in sir alex fergusons memory.