Ross Barkley vs Wayne Rooney

[iPauloxD]

Mad to think that Barkley had the same injury that Oviedo has just had a few years ago

 

[Sheedy's right knee.]

Rooney could of been one of the greats, he had it all at eighteen but he stopped developing when Ronaldo started developing. You will see the real Barkley by the time he's 24 and hopefully in an Everton shirt. His biggest enemy his himself. If he starts a game off well he's a world beater. If he starts bad it affects his decision making but not his desire. When he gains his experience you are going to a player and a half. A player Rooney could have been. He doesn't realise how good he is I don't think.

 

[sageyefc]

United ruined Rooney to be honest

Well, made him boring to watch at least

Rooney also played a hand in it himself

 

[chewee]

Rooney could of been one of the greats, he had it all at eighteen but he stopped developing when Ronaldo started developing. You will see the real Barkley by the time he's 24 and hopefully in an Everton shirt. His biggest enemy his himself. If he starts a game off well he's a world beater. If he starts bad it affects his decision making but not his desire. When he gains his experience you are going to a player and a half. A player Rooney could have been. He doesn't realise how good he is I don't think.

He's still a novice, last season and again this year it's been stop start through injury. Once he has a long extended run the confidence will flow through his veins and we'll see the World Class player we know he is shine through on a regular basis.

 

[chicoazul]

Time will tell.

 

[bizzaro]

You are incorrect but thanks for playing.

Opinions come ten a penny.

Or in your case. Worthless.

 

[ProZ]

Im not just saying this because Rooney left but I think Barkley has a bigger ceiling, he has it all, hight, speed, strength, physicality, weak foot, skill, flair.

Maybe Rooney peaked quickly, but I genuinly believe Ross will go further.

 

[bluemangroup]

Time will tell.

Chico surveys the debate from his usual vantage point.

 

[sageyefc]

Im not just saying this because Rooney left but I think Barkley has a bigger ceiling, he has it all, hight, speed, strength, physicality, weak foot, skill, flair.

Maybe Rooney peaked quickly, but I genuinly believe Ross will go further.

Hight, dont even know what attribute that is but it sounds boss




Edit- i was tired grammar nazis

 

[DualityNSNO]

Hight, dont even no what attribute that is but it sounds boss

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hight

Also lol at "no" instead of "know".

 

[sageyefc]

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hight

Also lol at "no" instead of "know".

Lol having a mare myself her

 

[Matty_j1878]

I know for a fact that when Barkley was coming through as a 14,15,16 year old many at the club believed he was better than Rooney, i personally think Ross' injury set him back a couple of years in development, So i'd say Rooney due to that fact.

 

[Matthew mcdonnell]

Barkley blad

 

[dannyboy]

As a youngster (16-19) Rooney was on the levels of Messi for me, he just didn't develop to reach the heights I thought he would. Sounds ridiculous to say considering the fantastic career he's had.

Right now Barkley is nowhere that, but I think he'll peak a lot later on. The natural talent is there, though I've rarely seen him sustain it for a full 90 minutes. Needs more performances like the Goodison Derby last year, probably his best game for us.

 

[chicoazul]

Chico surveys the debate from his usual vantage point.

Apologies, let me instead make a projection and try to pass it off as fact whilst adding just enough condescending in my post to irk those who have a different opinion to me.

Be right back.