Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 15, 2010 8:27pm
Yeah, that was retarded. I agree with a couple of those rankings, but some of them they just throw out the big names to get people to read/watch.Automatik wrote: I just read over the Top 50 players of the WC article from ESPN.com.
Landy is #50! That has to be a pity vote.
I mean, Thierry Henry is 20th in that poll. Add another 0 and you might be closer to the truth.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Mar 15, 2010 8:29pm
I think Rooney was dead on. That ginger is on a mission this season!
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 15, 2010 8:32pm
DeyDurk you are up on the college bball pick-em. Just an fyi.
killdeer
Posts: 1,538
Mar 15, 2010 9:20pm
his head seems to be on top of every ball that crosses the box this season...it is almost uncanny.Automatik wrote: I think Rooney was dead on. That ginger is on a mission this season!
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Mar 15, 2010 9:42pm
Wayne Rooney is the GOAT. Making this ManU fan VERY happy this season.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 15, 2010 9:43pm
Yeah, imo, Rooney is pushing Ronaldo and Messi as the best. He has surpassed Kaka this season but Im just not ready to place him ahead of either Messi or Cristiano yet.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Mar 15, 2010 9:54pm
Yeah, I wouldn't either..
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Mar 15, 2010 10:53pm
No one forced either of you magnificent pieces of work to open the thread...ccrunner609 wrote:This. Nobody cares about this in the US.september63 wrote: Who Cares???
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Mar 16, 2010 2:58am
I have a hard time giving Rooney props as the best in the game.....hes is still a striker, and IMO he isn't as talented as some of the best midfielders in the world. Regardless he is one of the top strikers in the game.
Ender Wiggin
Posts: 1,124
Mar 16, 2010 5:09am
This isnt a huge hit at all for England, theres a chance he wouldnt have even seen the field, and either way theres still Lennon, Walcott, Downing, Young, SWP, etc.
Not a big deal. Maybe for viewership or some crap like that, but for Englands chances, not a big deal at all.
Not a big deal. Maybe for viewership or some crap like that, but for Englands chances, not a big deal at all.
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
Mar 16, 2010 1:48pm
Rooney=GOAT.
Landon in the top 50 makes me want to throw up.
Landon in the top 50 makes me want to throw up.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 16, 2010 3:51pm
I know exactly what you mean. The only time I put true #9's as the best in the world is when they are scoring every half chance they get, which Rooney is. As soon as that falls off a little talented mids like Iniesta and Xavi move right back ahead of him because they bring so much more to the game. Iniesta is the most subtle great player in football right now.Automatik wrote: I have a hard time giving Rooney props as the best in the game.....hes is still a striker, and IMO he isn't as talented as some of the best midfielders in the world. Regardless he is one of the top strikers in the game.
Regardless, Messi and Ronaldo have been in just as fine form as Rooney this season and they bring more to the game from the Mid/Winger position than Rooney. So they get tops.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Mar 16, 2010 4:21pm
At this position in time, Rooney is the best in game. He is simply dominating every time he plays and scoring at an incredible rate.
Anyone going to the US tune up game against Turkey in Philly the couple weeks before they start the WC?
Anyone going to the US tune up game against Turkey in Philly the couple weeks before they start the WC?
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 16, 2010 4:47pm
You really put him ahead of Ronaldo or Messi? Messi just slashed apart Valencias defense for a second half hat trick Sunday.DeyDurkie5 wrote: At this position in time, Rooney is the best in game. He is simply dominating every time he plays and scoring at an incredible rate.
Anyone going to the US tune up game against Turkey in Philly the couple weeks before they start the WC?
Rooney 25 in 28 games with 3 assists
Messi 22 in 23 games with 9 assists
Ronaldo 15 in 17 games with 4 assists
Ill give you Ronaldo because he has been banged up, but I dont think Rooney can unseat Messi.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Mar 16, 2010 4:49pm
Yeah, I do...watching him play as of late as convinced me that at this point in time, he is dominating and helping his team win more than anyone in the world at the moment. Without Rooney, Man U isn't at the top of the premiere league. Take Messi off Barcelona, I don't think they lost as much as Man U would. Again, this is all my opinion so take it for what it is worth.Laley23 wrote:You really put him ahead of Ronaldo or Messi? Messi just slashed apart Valencias defense for a second half hat trick Sunday.DeyDurkie5 wrote: At this position in time, Rooney is the best in game. He is simply dominating every time he plays and scoring at an incredible rate.
Anyone going to the US tune up game against Turkey in Philly the couple weeks before they start the WC?
Rooney 25 in 28 games with 3 assists
Messi 22 in 23 games with 9 assists
Ronaldo 15 in 17 games with 4 assists
Ill give you Ronaldo because he has been banged up, but I dont think Rooney can unseat Messi.
I mean when you have Iniesta, Xavi, and Toure anchoring your midfield, you really only need one striker haha
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Mar 16, 2010 9:39pm
So if you could pick any player in the world to play for your squad you would take Rooney? Thats insane. Give me Ronaldo everytime.
Rooney is great at filling it up....as a striker, but overall hes not as skilled as Ronaldo...not even close.
Rooney is great at filling it up....as a striker, but overall hes not as skilled as Ronaldo...not even close.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Mar 16, 2010 11:14pm
I never said that there did I? I said at this moment he is playing the best soccer and in my opinion means the most to his team. I never said I would take him as my first pick nor is it even close to what I said hahaAutomatik wrote: So if you could pick any player in the world to play for your squad you would take Rooney? Thats insane. Give me Ronaldo everytime.
Rooney is great at filling it up....as a striker, but overall hes not as skilled as Ronaldo...not even close.
Eto'o would be my first pick just so I could drink with him
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Mar 17, 2010 7:23pm
Ronaldo is such a douche though.Automatik wrote: So if you could pick any player in the world to play for your squad you would take Rooney? Thats insane. Give me Ronaldo everytime.
Rooney is great at filling it up....as a striker, but overall hes not as skilled as Ronaldo...not even close.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Mar 18, 2010 1:24pm
I agree, but his whining/flopping has lessoned some. Hes still the f'n man....I love watching him play.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 22, 2010 11:20am
This past 2 weeks Messi showed why he is still the best in the game. Unreal his last 3 matches.
3 goals vs Valencia in La Liga
2 goals vs Stuttgart in UCL
3 goals vs Zaragoza in La Liga (was tripped for a penalty that wouldve surely been his 4th, and Ibra took the penalty)
The goal vs Zaragoza was simply insane. Messi is just unreal.
3 goals vs Valencia in La Liga
2 goals vs Stuttgart in UCL
3 goals vs Zaragoza in La Liga (was tripped for a penalty that wouldve surely been his 4th, and Ibra took the penalty)
The goal vs Zaragoza was simply insane. Messi is just unreal.