Wayne Rooney back to Everton

If you are an avid fan of football, then you may like Wayne Rooney or dislike him, but you cannot ignore him! 31 years old English footballer is one of the best of his time. Flexible to play either in middle or in attacking position, Rooney has spent his 13 glorious years at Manchester United and now back to his darling club Everton.

Wayne Rooney Senior and Jeanette, Rooney’s parents, both are fans of Liverpool situated club Everton. But Rooney himself was playing for young Liverpool club side. In these days, a scout of Everton Bob Pendleton had seen Rooney playing some serious and marvelous football. Instantly, he arranged the club to sign young Rooney for Everton football academy. At the age of 16, Rooney got to play from their senior side in the English Premier League (EPL). His last minute winner goal against the mighty Arsenal club, which was 30 games unbeaten in the league, in October 2002 still steers goose bumps in Everton fans. After that goal, Rooney quickly ascended to limelight and never turned back.

Rooney’s life took a more positive turn when Everton were playing United at Old Trafford. The great Sir Alex Ferguson was eager to sign Rooney to his United side. Despite Everton chairman’s reluctance, Ferguson succeeded in signing the then-best young player of England. Playing for 13 years for the Reds, he has scored 253 goals across all competition ahead of Sir Bobby Charlton.

Rooney was known as short tempered footballer for a very long time. That’s why he expressed his desire to leave the club citing tussles with the Ferguson. He wanted to move to United’s biggest rival club City in October 2010. However, he stayed in the club after his salary has been doubled. Gradually, Reds fans did not cherish Rooney like before and slowly dislike him. Finally, Rooney made his way to his old club Everton on free transfer this summer.

Rooney is a versatile player who can play as a striker, a supporting striker or a winger. His stamina was outstanding before he sustained several injuries. His goal scoring skills are considered one of the best of his generations. He is regarded as pressure player when opponents are getting more possession. On the other hand, he has been criticized frequently for his aggressive behavior on pitch which led him to many unnecessary bookings.

Rooney has been given several nicknames due to his great service to international football. ‘Wazza’ is fondly used by English supporters. ‘The Wonder Boy’ and ‘The White Pele’ is also used sometimes.   

Rooney is now in Everton for two years. Irrespective of how he plays in Goodison Park, he will be regarded and remembered for his accurate goal scoring skills by football fans.

Long live, Rooney!