Rooney's Derby Goal

GiT · 12 Feb 2011 at 22:50

Best he's scored tbh.

Discuss.....

One More Solo · 12 Feb 2011 at 22:53

I'm inclined to agree, after a bit of thought. His volley vs Newcastle is the other contender but I think this was the better goal.

Gustov · 12 Feb 2011 at 22:53

Lucky shin shot!

simon22 · 12 Feb 2011 at 22:56

It was a great goal, after all the stick he's getting they should lay off from him for now. Go on Rooney score some more.

KNiVES · 12 Feb 2011 at 23:04

It was the finest goal I have ever seen at Old Trafford. Unbelievable shot.

Biz.Kid09 · 12 Feb 2011 at 23:06

Volley v Newcastle is much better imo.

I am literally killing myself typing this but it was a great goal. I only wish it just meant we won 3-2

One More Solo · 12 Feb 2011 at 23:18

Biz.Kid09 said:
Volley v Newcastle is much better imo.

I am literally killing myself typing this but it was a great goal. I only wish it just meant we won 3-2

Can hardly say it's "much better"? The difference for me is any player could catch a volley right and score, but it takes something special to pull off an overhead like that.

cheets64 · 12 Feb 2011 at 23:24

Was good it won the game so its 10 times as good, sort of stuff they try on the training ground, pull it off amazing, everybody remembers it, goes wrong a sarcastic cheer nobody remembers it but only his 5 goal, if he can do that why cant he score every week.

This is better

Dabbles · 12 Feb 2011 at 23:27

Nah, this was and still is Rooney's greatest goal:

cheets64 · 12 Feb 2011 at 23:29

Dabbles said:
Nah, this was and still is Rooney's greatest goal:

Aye, best goal but nobody talks about him at Everton, dont know why.

Dabbles · 12 Feb 2011 at 23:33

I went to see Everton at Goodison when he was there and he was by far the best player on the pitch, by MILES.

It's unspoken that he played for Everton cos they are/were one of the Premiership's 'lesser' sides. Also, he left them quite shamefully tbh...

Rich_L · 12 Feb 2011 at 23:33

Nah I reckon the one against the 'toon still edges it, to hit a volley on a dropping ball like that on the run is harder technique-wise although looks slightly less spectacular.

But with the sense of occasion in a local derby and importance in respect of the title race then sure this one was probably the 'best'.

Dabbles · 12 Feb 2011 at 23:34

Rich_L said:
Nah I reckon the one against the 'toon still edges it, to hit a volley on a dropping ball like that on the run is harder technique-wise although looks slightly less spectacular.

He hit that through anger and it was VERY lucky that it dropped in. At least he meant the one against Seaman!

Shamikebab · 12 Feb 2011 at 23:42

Rooney has scored several since than are better than that one for Everton imo.

Shamikebab · 12 Feb 2011 at 23:42

Dabbles said:
It's unspoken that he played for Everton cos they are/were one of the Premiership's 'lesser' sides. Also, he left them quite shamefully tbh...

It's not unspoken at all :confused:

Dabbles · 12 Feb 2011 at 23:46

Shamikebab said:
It's not unspoken at all

It's almost forgotten that he played for the club he supports(ed).

Weebull · 12 Feb 2011 at 23:47

Seasons in Everton's first team: 2
Seasons in Man Utds first team: 7

Yeah it's shocking we don't talk about him as an Everton player huh.

KNiVES · 12 Feb 2011 at 23:48

Who gives a damn about Everton? :confused:

They are a mediocre club and Rooney has only spent two seasons there, where he couldn't flourish and mature fully.

Dabbles · 12 Feb 2011 at 23:50

KNiVES said:
Who gives a damn about Everton?
They are a mediocre club and Rooney has only spent two seasons there, where he couldn't flourish and mature fully.

Is that why he scored a hat-trick on his debut at ManU, in the Champions League? Yes he may have had poorer players around him, but he was as good then as he is now. If not better, he's been atrocious recently, especially for England. Last years world cup was shameful on his part.

Shamikebab · 12 Feb 2011 at 23:52

Oh don't be ridiculous, there is no way he was better then.