Rooney – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:50:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Rooney – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Mbeumo Has Been MUFC’s Standout Player This Season – Rooney https://www.theinfostride.com/mbeumo-has-been-mufcs-standout-player-this-season-rooney/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mbeumo-has-been-mufcs-standout-player-this-season-rooney/#respond Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:45:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469693 Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has admitted that he initially had doubts about the club signing Bryan Mbeumo. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he was a bit sceptical of Mbeumo’s abilities when he was linked in the summer, but the Cameroon international’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mbeumo-has-been-mufcs-standout-player-this-season-rooney/feed/ 0 Mainoo Should Start For England Vs Slovakia – Rooney https://www.theinfostride.com/mainoo-should-start-for-england-henceforth-after-his-performance-vs-slovenia-rooney/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mainoo-should-start-for-england-henceforth-after-his-performance-vs-slovenia-rooney/#respond Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:10:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381929 England legend, Wayne Rooney has come out to say that Gareth Southgate killed Kobbie Mainoo and Anthony Gordon by not starting them in the country’s Euro 2024 group games. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Mainoo definitely staked a big claim for a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mainoo-should-start-for-england-henceforth-after-his-performance-vs-slovenia-rooney/feed/ 0 Rooney Is Not England’s Best Striker ~ Jones https://www.theinfostride.com/rooney-is-not-englands-best-striker-jones/ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 23:00:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=106915 When asked if the 30-year-old and the Three Lions record scorer with 50 strikes was still the country’s best hitman. Jones said: “We have a lot of good strikers. You cannot pinpoint a specific striker as who is the best, but he is up there.” Jones did add: “There has been a lot of speculation [...]

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]]> LVG Calls Bastian New Man Utd Leader https://www.theinfostride.com/lvg-calls-bastian-new-man-utd-leader/ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 22:45:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=106882 Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has called out Bastian Schweinsteiger as the leader of the Red Devils following his arrival from Bayern Munich this summer. The Dutch manager believes that the World Cup winner brings massive composure to the team, which has a good balance between youth and experience. The former Bayern manager revealed [...]

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]]> Rooney Rescues United In Late Win https://www.theinfostride.com/rooney-rescues-united-in-late-win/ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:10:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=105316 City’s neighbours United laboured for long periods despite near total domination against CSKA at Old Trafford before a late Wayne Rooney header snatched a 1-0 win that puts the Red Devils in control of Group B. . PSV Eindhoven’s 2-0 win at home to Wolfsburg means United lead those two by a point but a [...]

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]]> Why LvG Has Man Utd 50% On The Way To A Title Challenge https://www.theinfostride.com/why-lvg-has-man-utd-50-on-the-way-to-a-title-challenge/ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:21:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=105261 Another game, another goalless draw for Manchester United. This is now becoming a theme for Louis van Gaal’s men, three goalless draws and three unimaginative performances resulting in two points and a knockout in the Capital One Cup. It’s not been a week to remember. . Once again, United were toothless and rigid from start [...]

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]]> How Mufc Connects With Fans All Over The World https://www.theinfostride.com/how-mufc-connects-with-fans-all-over-the-world/ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 16:58:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=105244 Louis Van Gaal’s Manchester United team have made a promising start to the new football season. The Red Devils are sitting near the top of the Premier League and have made it to the Champions League group stage after a year without European competition. . United boast Old Trafford, the largest club stadium in England, [...]

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]]> Man Utd Face Tough Task Against CSKA Moscow https://www.theinfostride.com/man-utd-face-tough-task-against-cska-moscow/ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 16:46:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=105239 Manchester United go in to their Champions League clash with CSKA Moscow hoping to put their poor form behind them. . The formerly-famous-for-free-scoring United have failed to notch in their last three games in all competitions, their last goal coming against tonight’s opponents in a 1-1 in Russia. . Three scoreless results in a row [...]

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]]> LVG Concerned With Goalless Run https://www.theinfostride.com/lvg-concerned-with-goalless-run/ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 19:07:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=104781 Louis van Gaal has become concerned by Manchester United’s barren run and admits he is still to discover Anthony Martial’s best position. United produced another predictable performance as they went a third fixture without scoring – their run includes a Capital One Cup defeat on penalties by Middlesbrough that went to extra-time – when they [...]

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]]> Rooney Now Trying Too Hard – LVG https://www.theinfostride.com/rooney-now-trying-too-hard-lvg/ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 00:45:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=104433 Wayne Rooney and his fellow players may be trying too hard to score goals, according to his Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal. . United have scored the fewest number of goals among the top six clubs in the Premier League this season, with England captain Rooney scoring just two. . Van Gaal suggested it [...]

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]]> Van Gaal Not Happy With Misfiring Man United https://www.theinfostride.com/van-gaal-not-happy-with-misfiring-man-united/ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 00:35:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=104425 Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admitted to concerns about his team’s goal-scoring problems after they were bundled out of the League Cup on penalties by second-tier Middlesbrough. . The Premier League giants contrived to fail with three of their four attempts in Wednesday’s 3-1 shoot-out loss, with England internationals Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick and [...]

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]]> Crystal Palace Boss Wary Of Rooney https://www.theinfostride.com/crystal-palace-boss-wary-of-rooney/ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 22:50:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=104393 Crystal Palace will be paying special attention to England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney in Saturday’s meeting at Selhurst Park, manager Alan Pardew said on Friday. . Rooney has scored only two league goals all season but Pardew believes that may be down to the service he is getting. . “He is at the [...]

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]]> Wayne Rooney Fit for Manchester United Trip to Southampton – Louis van Gaal https://www.theinfostride.com/wayne-rooney-fit-for-manchester-united-trip-to-southampton-louis-van-gaal/ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 22:53:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99864 According to manager Louis van Gaal, Wayne Rooney is fit to return to Manchester United’s match day squad for Sunday’s trip to Southampton. The England and club skipper has missed the Red Devils’s last two matches with an undisclosed injury problem. The Dutch boss also disclosed that Phil Jones has returned to training after recovering [...]

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]]> #Football > Skipper Wayne Rooney Out Of Manchester United Champions League Opener https://www.theinfostride.com/sport-rooney-out-of-man-utd-champions-league-opener/ Mon, 14 Sep 2015 11:47:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/sport-rooney-out-of-man-utd-champions-league-opener/ Man Utd skipper Wayne Rooney has been omitted from the trip to PSV Eindhoven because of injury. The England international missed Saturday’s 3-1 home win over Liverpool through a ligament injury and manager Louis van Gaal has opted against rushing him back into the squad. As expected, Rooney will now miss Tuesday’s Uefa Champions League [...]

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]]> Lack Of Goals Giving LVG Much To Ponder https://www.theinfostride.com/lack-of-goals-giving-lvg-much-to-ponder/ Mon, 04 May 2015 20:18:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=82337 Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal accepts that finding a remedy for his side’s misfiring forward line will be essential if they are to challenge for the Premier League title next season. . United’s steady improvement under the Dutchman has come to a grinding halt with consecutive defeats against Chelsea, Everton and West Bromwich Albion, [...]

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]]> Inspired Everton Overpower Man United https://www.theinfostride.com/inspired-everton-overpower-man-united/ Sun, 26 Apr 2015 22:07:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=81470 Manchester United’s top-four aspirations suffered a setback as Louis van Gaal’s side were blown away 3-0 by clinical Everton in the Premier League on Sunday. First-half goals from James McCarthy and John Stones put hosts Everton in control at Goodison Park and substitute Kevin Mirallas sealed victory late on to push Everton into the top [...]

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]]> Man United Plot Chelsea Title Denial https://www.theinfostride.com/man-united-plot-chelsea-title-denial/ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 05:24:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=80388 Hopes of a suspense_filled end to the Premier League title race rest this weekend on Manchester United, who take their six-game winning streak to champions-elect Chelsea on Saturday. . Chelsea looked set to drop points at Queens Park Rangers last weekend, only for Cesc Fabregas’s 88th-minute goal to earn a 1-0 win that restored their [...]

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]]> Man United Now Unstoppable? https://www.theinfostride.com/man-united-now-unstoppable/ Mon, 13 Apr 2015 23:57:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=79981 It’s looking like it

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]]> Bookmaker Offers Rooney £50,000 To Fight Bardsley In Boxing Match https://www.theinfostride.com/bookmaker-offers-rooney-50000-to-fight-bardsley-in-boxing-match/ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 11:35:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=77914 Paddy Power has offered £50,000 for Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney to fight Phil Bardsley in boxing match . The leaked video of Wayne Rooney being knocked out by Phil Bardsley was the talk of the whole weekend. . First the video was leaked, then Rooney mocked it with his Manchester United goal celebration – but [...]

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]]> Rooney Is A Global Icon – Paul Breitner https://www.theinfostride.com/rooney-is-a-global-icon-paul-breitner/ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 13:12:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=76994 World Cup-winner Paul Breitner feels Wayne Rooney is Manchester United’s number-one star. . The former West Germany international, who scored in two different World Cup finals and won 48 caps for his country, believes the England captain has earned the global respect of millions of supporters, even those who do not follow the Reds.  . [...]

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]]> Wayne Rooney Mocks Knockout Claims https://www.theinfostride.com/wayne-rooney-mocks-knockout-claims/ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:44:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=76965 Wayne Rooney cheekily poked fun at claims he had come off badly in a boxing bout in his own kitchen by miming a knockout blow after scoring against Tottenham on Sunday. . Rooney’s day began badly when video footage emerged of the United and England striker being apparently knocked out in his kitchen by former [...]

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]]> Rooney Adds Punch to United’s Victory https://www.theinfostride.com/rooney-adds-punch-to-uniteds-victory/ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 01:31:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=76729 Wayne Rooney ensured Manchester United packed a punch as they tightened their grip on a top-four place with an impressive 3-0 victory over Tottenham .on Sunday. . After going out of the FA Cup against Arsenal last Monday, the sole remaining target for Louis van Gaal’s first season in charge is to finish at least [...]

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]]> Ashley Young Scores Late As United Edge Newcastle https://www.theinfostride.com/ashley-young-scores-late-as-united-edge-newcastle/ Wed, 04 Mar 2015 22:52:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=75445 Manchester United moved a step closer to Champions League qualification as Ashley Young’s 89th-minute goal clinched a dramatic 1-0 win against Newcastle on Wednesday. . Louis van Gaal’s team looked set to lose ground on their rivals in the race for the top four places until Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul gifted Young his first goal [...]

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]]> Wayne Rooney Heads To The Cinema https://www.theinfostride.com/wayne-rooney-heads-to-the-cinema/ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 19:48:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74320 Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is used to Champions League football in midweek but with Louis van Gaal’s side outside of Europe this season the England star enjoyed some time off with his sons. . Rooney posted a picture on his Instagram page next to one of his sons with the caption: ‘Good to have [...]

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]]> Rooney Sorry For ‘Dive’ – PNE Keeper https://www.theinfostride.com/rooney-sorry-for-dive-pne-keeper/ Wed, 18 Feb 2015 13:04:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=73404 Preston goalkeeper Thorsten Stuckmann says Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney apologised for the way he won a penalty in Monday’s 3-1 FA Cup win at Deepdale. . The striker went down in the box after a challenge from Stuckmann, who appeared to make little or no contact. . “Rooney told me: ‘Sorry, it was my chance [...]

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]]> LVG Looking Forward To Arsenal Showdown https://www.theinfostride.com/lvg-looking-forward-to-arsenal-showdown/ Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:10:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=73268 Louis van Gaal says he is relishing the chance to battle Arsenal at Old Trafford after Manchester United earned a showdown with the holders in the FA Cup quarterfinals. . Goals from Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellaini and Wayne Rooney booked United’s place in the last eight with a 3-1 win at Preston North End in [...]

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]]> ‘I Want To Buy A Midfielder’ – Van Gaal https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-to-buy-a-midfielder-van-gaal/ Mon, 16 Feb 2015 01:02:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=73094 Manchester United are in the market for a new midfielder this summer, says manager Louis van Gaal. . The Old Trafford boss has been criticised for playing striker Wayne Rooney in a deeper position and when asked if his priority was to sign a new midfielder he said: “Of course.” . Van Gaal was speaking [...]

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]]> Scholes Calls Manchester United ‘Miserable’ https://www.theinfostride.com/scholes-calls-manchester-united-miserable/ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 08:33:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72687 Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has called some of the football his old club are playing under Louis van Gaal “miserable”. .. Despite Van Gaal taking United to third in the table in his first season in charge, some critics have had issues with the style of play employed by the Dutchman. . Another [...]

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]]> Harry Kane Worth England Place – Hodgson https://www.theinfostride.com/harry-kane-worth-england-place-hodgson/ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 07:30:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72666 England manager Roy Hodgson has all but confirmed Tottenham striker Harry Kane will be in his squad for next month’s double-header with Lithuania and Italy. . Hodgson described the 21-year-old, who has scored 23 goals in 35 games this season, as combining “everything you’re looking for in a centre forward”. “Is he worth a place [...]

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]]> Football Wages ‘Will Top £1m A Week’ https://www.theinfostride.com/football-wages-will-top-1m-a-week/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:39:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72476 The days of footballers earning £1m a week are “not far off”, according to former Arsenal striker John Hartson. . The Premier League announced a record £5.1bn TV rights sale on Tuesday, meaning clubs will be richer than ever before when the money from the deal filters down. . Hartson, who began his career before [...]

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]]> LVG Happy With Playing Rooney In Midfield https://www.theinfostride.com/lvg-happy-with-playing-rooney-in-midfield/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:13:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72396 Van Gaal again opted to play under-fire duo Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao up front for United in their 3-1 win over Burnley last night. . Two goals from substitute Chris Smalling and a late penalty from van Persie sealed victory for an unconvincing United. . And Van Gaal has admitted he needs Rooney [...]

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]]> Januzaj Flourishes In Best Position https://www.theinfostride.com/januzaj-flourishes-in-best-position/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:03:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72389 Adnan Januzaj has struggled to make an impact under Louis van Gaal at Manchester United this season, but against Burnley he showed promising signs. . For the first time in the Premier League this season, the Belgian was started in a central attacking midfield role behind the striker, a position usually occupied by Juan Mata [...]

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]]> Herrera Must Improve To Get Into My Team – LVG https://www.theinfostride.com/herrera-must-improve-to-get-into-my-team-lvg/ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 22:56:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=71295 “He’s a great guy, he’s a very great professional also, so that’s not the problem. . “His problem is that he has to compete with high- level players and Rooney is also the captain, so he has a privilege. . “I have explained that, so then the other places are for positions in this system [...]

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]]> ‘We Are Not Bad But We Can Be Better’ – LVG https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-not-bad-but-we-can-be-better-lvg/ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 22:30:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=71275 Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has responded to accusations that his side’s recent style of play is not in keeping with the club’s traditions. . Van Gaal has taken a more direct approach in recent weeks, especially in Manchester United’s FA Cup replay against Cambridge United, utilising Marouane Fellaini’s aerial threat. . He has [...]

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]]> Why Rooney Over Herrera? https://www.theinfostride.com/why-rooney-over-herrera/ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 01:17:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=70750 Of course, you’d be forgiven for thinking this is a warm up to a rousing chant of “Shinji One, Gerrard Nil”. It’s not. I’m talking about Rooney. More specifically Rooney playing as a central midfielder. You see, all the things United fans have taken great pleasure in mocking Gerrard for, certainly in his later years, [...]

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]]> England On Course For Record Sackings https://www.theinfostride.com/england-on-course-for-record-sackings/ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:19:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=70143 More managers will be sacked in the Premier League and Football League than ever before if current trends continue, according to the League Managers Association’s (LMA) quarterly report. . As of the end of December, 27 managers – more than a quarter of the Premier League and Football league’s 92 clubs – had been dismissed [...]

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]]> It’s A Privilege To Play With Rooney – Mata https://www.theinfostride.com/its-a-privilege-to-play-with-rooney-mata/ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 01:27:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=66752 Juan Mata has described playing alongside Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney as a privilege. . The Red Devils were 3-1 winners against Newcastle United on Boxing Day courtesy of Rooney’s brace and Robin van Persie’s second-half strike. . And the Spain international talked up Rooney’s qualities, as well as his United team-mates Radamel Falcao and [...]

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]]> LVG Shows Man United Festive Cheer https://www.theinfostride.com/lvg-shows-man-united-festive-cheer/ Thu, 25 Dec 2014 16:03:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=66217 Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has entered into the festive spirit by granting his players Christmas Day with their families ahead of Friday’s Premier League meeting with Newcastle United. . Traditionally, players around England will be given Christmas morning off, to spend with their families, before training in the afternoon and playing fixtures on [...]

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]]> ‘I’m Staying At Manchester United’ – De Gea https://www.theinfostride.com/im-staying-at-manchester-united-de-gea/ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:51:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=65386 The Spain stopper has been in sparkling form this season and there have been growing concerns at United that he could depart the club next summer with Real Madrid leading the chase for his signature. . But, according to The Sun, De Gea will spurn Madrid’s advances and has even indicated that he is ready [...]

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]]> Manchester United Can Win The Title Says Rooney https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-united-can-win-the-title-says-rooney/ https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-united-can-win-the-title-says-rooney/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2014 09:39:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=65222 Wayne Rooney has warned Premier League leaders Chelsea that Manchester United are capable of winning the title this season. . United stretched their winning run to six matches on Sunday with an emphatic 3-0 victory over bitter rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford. . Despite struggling in the opening stages of what was expected to be [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-united-can-win-the-title-says-rooney/feed/ 1 Manchester United, Liverpool Reclaim Centre Stage https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-united-liverpool-reclaim-centre-stage/ Sun, 14 Dec 2014 11:38:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=65019 Manchester United and Liverpool will remind themselves what top billing in the Premier League feels like when they lock horns for the 191st time at Old Trafford on Sunday. . Chelsea and Manchester City seem destined to duke it out for this season’s title, but contests between United and Liverpool often serve to show why [...]

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]]> RVP Says He Is Back To His Best https://www.theinfostride.com/rvp-says-he-is-back-to-his-best/ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:34:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=64673 Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has fired a warning to rivals Liverpool to expect him back to top form at Old Trafford on Sunday. . The 31-year-old struck two fine goals as Manchester United defeated Southampton 2-1 to extend a winning run to five games and to lift Louis van Gaal’s side up to [...]

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]]> Manchester United Target Third Place At St Mary’s https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-united-target-third-place-at-st-marys/ Sun, 07 Dec 2014 22:21:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=64369 Louis van Gaal’s resurgent Manchester United will have their eyes on third place in the Premier League table when they tackle Ronald Koeman’s sputtering Southampton at St Mary’s on Monday. . After winning only three of their first seven league games, a run of four consecutive victories has taken United to within touching distance of [...]

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]]> Gary Neville Says Rooney Is Now Better Than Cantona https://www.theinfostride.com/gary-neville-says-rooney-is-now-better-than-cantona/ Sun, 07 Dec 2014 02:19:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=64284 Manchester United legend Gary Neville has proclaimed that current club captain Wayne Rooney is now ahead of legendary cult striker, Eric Cantona. . Samuel Luckhurst of the Manchester Evening News reports on the Sky Sports pundits comments to FourFourTwo magazine, where Neville names his greatest ever Red Devils XI. . The England assistant coach names Rooney in his front two [...]

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]]> Rooney And RVP May Wreck More Havoc On Southampton https://www.theinfostride.com/rooney-and-rvp-may-wreck-more-havoc-on-southampton/ Sun, 07 Dec 2014 02:15:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=64282 Southampton will be hoping Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal does not pair Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie together in attack for tomorrow night’s Premier League fixture at St Mary’s. . Van Gaal said on Friday that Rooney would return from the knee injury that ruled him out of Wednesday’s 2-1 home win over [...]

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]]> #Football: Rooney asked to train with substitutes https://www.theinfostride.com/football-rooney-asked-to-train-with-substitutes/ Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:43:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48652 The Football Association has reacted to speculation about striker Wayne Rooney's place in the England team by explaining that he trained with back-up players at his own request on Monday. Playing in an unfavoured left-sided role, Rooney produced a subdued…

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]]> #Football: Wayne Rooney in pundits’ firing line after Italy loss https://www.theinfostride.com/football-wayne-rooney-in-pundits-firing-line-after-italy-loss/ Sun, 15 Jun 2014 14:47:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48378 Wayne Rooney may have been staunchly defended by England coach Roy Hodgson after the opening 2-1 defeat by Italy in the World Cup, but his performance attracted criticism from former top players and coaches. Some like former England coach Graham Taylor…

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]]> England striker Wayne Rooney allays Welbeck injury fears https://www.theinfostride.com/england-striker-wayne-rooney-allays-welbeck-injury-fears/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:34:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47850 England striker Wayne Rooney said Wednesday that he expects Manchester United team-mate Danny Welbeck to be fit to face Italy on Saturday despite an injury scare. "Danny will be fine," Rooney told a press conference at England's Rio de Janeiro training…

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]]> #Football: England manager Roy Hodgson to give Rooney chance to build sharpness https://www.theinfostride.com/football-england-manager-roy-hodgson-to-give-rooney-chance-to-build-sharpness/ Wed, 04 Jun 2014 11:56:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=46498 England manager Roy Hodgson will give Wayne Rooney another chance to improve his match-sharpness with a start in Wednesday's friendly against Ecuador. And the former Liverpool boss is set to try-out Manchester City midfielder James Milner at right-back…

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]]> England striker Wayne Rooney ready to deliver at World Cup https://www.theinfostride.com/england-striker-wayne-rooney-ready-to-deliver-at-world-cup/ Thu, 22 May 2014 15:27:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=44203 England striker Wayne Rooney said Thursday there would be no excuses if he failed to deliver for his country at the 2014 World Cup. Rooney broke through on the international stage at the 2004 European championships as an 18-year-old where his performances…

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