Monday, August 19, 2013

An open letter to Wazza (a.k.a. Wayne Rooney)

Hi Wazza,

It was 61'; United were leading Swansea 2-0 but for me the match had just begun. You came on the field as a sub for the evergreen Ryan Giggs. And I was not disappointed because you provided the assists for the last two goals as we eventually would win 4-1. The second one especially was a masterpiece as you provided the perfect ball for Welbeck to chip it over Vorm. Then, I saw you not celebrating the goal and I was hurt because this meant the poster boy of United, the center of my United universe might actually leave.

I know being number two is not your cup of tea and that is where the problem lies. You don't want to leave but you can't bear to be overshadowed by a Ronaldo or a Berbatov or a RVP because you are someone who wants to be the best at whatever you do and you want to be the fans' no. 1 too. But Wazza, you are the best because even from a position which is not yours, you scored 12 premier league goals and provided the assists for even more. You put in all those hard hours in training, score important goals, provide the assists which help RVP become the leading scorer in the league, selflessly run up and down the pitch to help the defence and yet, when you are labelled the bad boy for asking to leave United, I'm hurt because the people don't understand it's tough being Wayne Rooney. Ever since you made your debut, the onus has been on you to carry the legacy forward. The Ronaldos have come, made a mark and have left but you have hung in there showing your loyalty to the club. You have been United's golden boy but all of a sudden when RVP became the no.1 and Moyes said that you are the backup option, I understood that you were bound to get hurt.

Just wanted to say we have always loved you, Wayne. Give us fans a chance, give the club a chance, and give yourself a last chance at United because there is no place better for you. You belong at the Theatre of Dreams and I hope Moyes finds a way to play both RVP and you upfront. If you leave this summer, I would know the reason but I'd wonder all that you could have achieved at United and thank you for all the memories including the stunning overhead kick against the noisy neighbors.

Thank you Wazza.

Sincerely,
A fan

3 comments:

  1. The real problem is, Rooney hasn't passed his prime yet. He is still a world class striker. And for a player like him playing 2nd Fidel is a big risk.

    1) We have the world cup coming very soon. How can England play Rooney as their No. 1 when he is not the no. 1 in his team itself.

    2) Chelsea on the other hand provides him with what he wants the most.(Be their Numero UNO) With a superior midfield odd's of Rooney shining at the bridge is extremely high.

    I think if you keep emotions aside,Rooney should
    go ahead with the Chelsea deal. If he wants to extend his international career, No better place for him.

    in his own words during Everton days " once a blue always a blue " !!!

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  2. Well that is what I wrote, I'd know the reason why he leaves but as a MUFC fan, the heart would bleed to see him go over to Chelsea. So, still hoping for Moyes to find a way to play both RVP and Wazza upfront.

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  3. would be a dark day in United's history...the game looks bleak without him...

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