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Tag: Rooney

Wayne Rooney - A genius shackled by time

Wayne Rooney – A genius shackled by time

January 29, 2021 by James Pendleton

As Wayne Rooney hangs up his playing boots, James Pendleton looks back at a long career that produced many highs and some lows.

Russian football's European performances suggest a new commitment to fitness foundations

Russian football’s European performances suggest a new commitment to fitness foundations

October 27, 2015 by Alan Moore

After years of neglect, European performances suggest that Russian football is finally committed to fitness, writes Alan Moore.

On professional football – or: in praise of illusionary love

On professional football – or: in praise of illusionary love

June 27, 2015 by Pavan Mano

Professional football is promoted as the pinnacle of the sport, but does it bear any true relation to the game we love, asks Pavan Mano.

Five possible England captains after Steven Gerrard

Five possible England captains after Steven Gerrard

July 29, 2014 by Phil Nind

Another World Cup failure down, how many more to go? But who will lead England into the next European Championship and beyond?

Wayne Rooney should NOT be England captain

Wayne Rooney should NOT be England captain

July 25, 2014 by Ashley Wilkinson

Ashley Wilkinson discusses the reasons why Wayne Rooney is not a suitable candidate for the England captaincy.

Brazil 2014: How would England line up?

Brazil 2014: How would England line up?

September 15, 2013 by Jake Evans

Jake Evans picks his best eleven for England should they seal a place at next year’s World Cup.

The summer striker avalanche

The summer striker avalanche

May 1, 2013 by Harsh Gupta

Harsh Gupta looks at some of Europe’s top strikers who could be on the move once the transfer window opens in a few weeks.

Top 10 Wayne Rooney Goals

Top 10 Wayne Rooney Goals

August 31, 2012 by Joe Cawley

Joe Cawley picks ten of the best from Wayne Rooney’s career.

Accommodating Van Persie

Accommodating Van Persie

August 20, 2012 by Joe Cawley

Joe Cawley looks at where new signing Robin Van Persie will fit in at Manchester United.

Assessing Manchester United's options

Assessing Manchester United’s options

August 3, 2012 by Tom Pyman

Tom Pyman offers his thoughts on what is a huge season ahead for Manchester United.

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