Rooney's thoughts on Messi in England

[fuelledbypassion]

not sure i agree with this, we try to encourage all rounders, and our youth are quite technically gifted.

But one area we get punished, is the rule that that limits U-16s to 90 minutes of training. doesnt exist in spain or other the countries on the continent

Naturally, a club as big as United will attract some of the best yougsters in the country, but in recent years, it hasn't really happened. You only have to look at the ball retention qualities of both Barca and Arsenal compared to the current United team to see the difference. We play a more dynamic, terratorial dominating game but are forced to play counter attacking against these teams because we struggle to keep hold of the ball like they do. Players such as Scholes and Giggs are technically good footballers, just not a patch on the very best that Spain has to offer

 

[Mike.]

Naturally, a club as big as United will attract some of the best yougsters in the country, but in recent years, it hasn't really happened. You only have to look at the ball retention qualities of both Barca and Arsenal compared to the current United team to see the difference. We play a more dynamic, terratorial dominating game but are forced to play counter attacking against these teams because we struggle to keep hold of the ball like they do. Players such as Scholes and Giggs are technically good footballers, just not a patch on the very best that Spain has to offer

yeah i'd agree with that, beg to differ about Scholes though

 

[fuelledbypassion]

yeah i'd agree with that, beg to differ about Scholes though

In his prime, yes. Just a shame the morons in the FA allowed him to be forced out of the national side. It's not like he can retain possession on his own though!

 

[Joel`]

In his prime, yes. Just a shame the morons in the FA allowed him to be forced out of the national side. It's not like he can retain possession on his own though!

Lies and slander. Scholes can do everything possible. :wub:

 

[sat10]

without xavi and iniesta he wouldn't score as many goals. But so would anyone without them 2 midfield maestros. If Messi came to england he would get a few more bruises but would still be the best player on the planet.

Do you mean to say Ronaldo would score like 80+ goals if he was playing with them?

 

[GodCubed]

Do you mean to say Ronaldo would score like 80+ goals if he was playing with them?

Maybe, but the team would be worse and he'd get way less assists.

 

[Germaniac]

Hmm, I really agree with Rooney, Messi is overrated