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Transfer Rumour Wayne Rooney

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I was fortunate to be born in this fair city to a family of Evertonians. My dad and uncle not only attended home matches but when time and money allowed away matches, pre war before motorways when trains spouted steam. They were Evertonians. I grew up surrounded by Evertonians who scraped money each year for matches ,season tickets and travel to see their beloved toffees. People who travelled the length and breadth of not just the country but Europe and in some cases further to see the mighty blues. Then as now people who will travel hundreds of miles to shout themselves hoarse on a rainswept terrace in some desolate town , witness victory or defeat, travel home happy or despondent and do it all again the following week. These are Evertonians. I hear sometimes of people who support Everton from afar who save their money and travel vast distances to see Everton play just once in their lifetime. They are Evertonians.
Since I began watching football I have seen many players who gave everything on the pitch from the sadly recently departed Alex Young,through players such as Brian Labone, Alan Ball, Joe Royal Howard Kendall, Mick Lyons, Bob Latchford,Neville Southall, Graeme Sharp, Peter Reid, Andy King, Tim Cahill, and many more. Some were local lads , some were born reds, some came from afar , they all loved the club and served it as far as they could. They were all Evertonians.
Rooney left the club when he was a snot nosed kid, to make a career (and a fortune) as ManUtd'S captain and top scorer.
He is NOT an Evertonian, no way. What has he ever sacrificed for Everton to compare with any of the above? Nothing.
Do one Shrek you ugly traitor.
 
Eggsyblueskin said:
I was fortunate to be born in this fair city to a family of Evertonians. My dad and uncle not only attended home matches but when time and money allowed away matches, pre war before motorways when trains spouted steam. They were Evertonians. I grew up surrounded by Evertonians who scraped money each year for matches ,season tickets and travel to see their beloved toffees. People who travelled the length and breadth of not just the country but Europe and in some cases further to see the mighty blues. Then as now people who will travel hundreds of miles to shout themselves hoarse on a rainswept terrace in some desolate town , witness victory or defeat, travel home happy or despondent and do it all again the following week. These are Evertonians. I hear sometimes of people who support Everton from afar who save their money and travel vast distances to see Everton play just once in their lifetime. They are Evertonians.
Since I began watching football I have seen many players who gave everything on the pitch from the sadly recently departed Alex Young,through players such as Brian Labone, Alan Ball, Joe Royal Howard Kendall, Mick Lyons, Bob Latchford,Neville Southall, Graeme Sharp, Peter Reid, Andy King, Tim Cahill, and many more. Some were local lads , some were born reds, some came from afar , they all loved the club and served it as far as they could. They were all Evertonians.
Rooney left the club when he was a snot nosed kid, to make a career (and a fortune) as ManUtd'S captain and top scorer.
He is NOT an Evertonian, no way. What has he ever sacrificed for Everton to compare with any of the above? Nothing.
Do one Shrek you ugly traitor.
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That post more or mess sums up both my antecedents and my life as an Evertonian.

Yet I will welcome home the prodigal.

We all look at things differently ;)
 

Eggsyblueskin said:
I was fortunate to be born in this fair city to a family of Evertonians. My dad and uncle not only attended home matches but when time and money allowed away matches, pre war before motorways when trains spouted steam. They were Evertonians. I grew up surrounded by Evertonians who scraped money each year for matches ,season tickets and travel to see their beloved toffees. People who travelled the length and breadth of not just the country but Europe and in some cases further to see the mighty blues. Then as now people who will travel hundreds of miles to shout themselves hoarse on a rainswept terrace in some desolate town , witness victory or defeat, travel home happy or despondent and do it all again the following week. These are Evertonians. I hear sometimes of people who support Everton from afar who save their money and travel vast distances to see Everton play just once in their lifetime. They are Evertonians.
Since I began watching football I have seen many players who gave everything on the pitch from the sadly recently departed Alex Young,through players such as Brian Labone, Alan Ball, Joe Royal Howard Kendall, Mick Lyons, Bob Latchford,Neville Southall, Graeme Sharp, Peter Reid, Andy King, Tim Cahill, and many more. Some were local lads , some were born reds, some came from afar , they all loved the club and served it as far as they could. They were all Evertonians.
Rooney left the club when he was a snot nosed kid, to make a career (and a fortune) as ManUtd'S captain and top scorer.
He is NOT an Evertonian, no way. What has he ever sacrificed for Everton to compare with any of the above? Nothing.
Do one Shrek you ugly traitor.
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With respect... stupid argument. To players it's a job, of course he's an evertonian.. has been since he was a little lad. In your career f you were offered the equivalent of what he was as a 16 year old inexperienced and Naïve kid are you gonna tell me you wouldn't do the same. Football for players is a job... same as your job or my job..... the team you support is your passion.
 
if he plays for a nominal fee for his final years with us sure whatever

he's not really worth much on the field. Barkley-- when he's on form-- and Lukaku are both superior and we need someone cleverer to compete in a CAM role
 
Kurt said:
With respect... stupid argument. To players it's a job, of course he's an evertonian.. has been since he was a little lad. In your career f you were offered the equivalent of what he was as a 16 year old inexperienced and Naïve kid are you gonna tell me you wouldn't do the same. Football for players is a job... same as your job or my job..... the team you support is your passion.
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Lad, I'm an Evertonian if I'd have had the chance to play for Everton you would never have persuaded me to leave. Simple. I have a great Uncle who was once on Everton's books briefly in the early1920's he is still spoken of with reverence in the family. 'With respect'I find your argument utter testicles. :)
 
Eggsyblueskin said:
Lad, I'm an Evertonian if I'd have had the chance to play for Everton you would never have persuaded me to leave. Simple. I have a great Uncle who was once on Everton's books briefly in the early1920's he is still spoken of with reverence in the family. 'With respect'I find your argument utter testicles. :)
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Your heart and passion are obviously there o see.. but they cloud your rationality. You can find my thoughts whatever you like mate but at least I can separate the issue of a fans point of view and a career.
 
Eggsyblueskin said:
Lad, I'm an Evertonian if I'd have had the chance to play for Everton you would never have persuaded me to leave. Simple. I have a great Uncle who was once on Everton's books briefly in the early1920's he is still spoken of with reverence in the family. 'With respect'I find your argument utter testicles. :)
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Clearly he could be 'persuaded to leave'.
 

I'll never understand why people worry about the wages a player will be on. If you're not the one paying him, why does it bother you?
Moshiri won't offer Rooney more than he's worth, nor will he want squad anarchy over it. If Rooney says no to a pay cut, it will just prove that his heart's not in it and his love for money exceeds his love of the blues. Simple.

As for whether I want him back; Yes, I do. In my opinion the likes of Barkley, Lukaku and the other young players could learn a lot from him (if he manages to string a coherent sentence together). Wouldn't you prefer Rooney coming off the bench instead of Valencia, Kone or Lennon?

If we're in the Europa League next season he'd be handy for squad depth too.
 
Eggsyblueskin said:
Lad, I'm an Evertonian if I'd have had the chance to play for Everton you would never have persuaded me to leave. Simple. I have a great Uncle who was once on Everton's books briefly in the early1920's he is still spoken of with reverence in the family. 'With respect'I find your argument utter testicles. :)
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Its easy to say that, but if you were a top footballer who has potential to be a world great and your boyhood club were going now where fast, then a major club in world football came for you - what would you do? I, like many others would jump ship. That wouldnt stop me from being a fan of my club.
 
butler_boy said:
I'll never understand why people worry about the wages a player will be on. If you're not the one paying him, why does it bother you?
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Fair point. I guess, as fans, it's probably about value for money in performances. As in, we could get 3 players for that one. Whilst your point is still valid with that last argument, I can only offer that people are thinking of the long term prospects of the club.
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If we're in the Europa League next season he'd be handy for squad depth too.
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This is probably the only argument that would make me reconsider my opinion on having him back.
 
Eggsyblueskin said:
I was fortunate to be born in this fair city to a family of Evertonians. My dad and uncle not only attended home matches but when time and money allowed away matches, pre war before motorways when trains spouted steam. They were Evertonians. I grew up surrounded by Evertonians who scraped money each year for matches ,season tickets and travel to see their beloved toffees. People who travelled the length and breadth of not just the country but Europe and in some cases further to see the mighty blues. Then as now people who will travel hundreds of miles to shout themselves hoarse on a rainswept terrace in some desolate town , witness victory or defeat, travel home happy or despondent and do it all again the following week. These are Evertonians. I hear sometimes of people who support Everton from afar who save their money and travel vast distances to see Everton play just once in their lifetime. They are Evertonians.
Since I began watching football I have seen many players who gave everything on the pitch from the sadly recently departed Alex Young,through players such as Brian Labone, Alan Ball, Joe Royal Howard Kendall, Mick Lyons, Bob Latchford,Neville Southall, Graeme Sharp, Peter Reid, Andy King, Tim Cahill, and many more. Some were local lads , some were born reds, some came from afar , they all loved the club and served it as far as they could. They were all Evertonians.
Rooney left the club when he was a snot nosed kid, to make a career (and a fortune) as ManUtd'S captain and top scorer.
He is NOT an Evertonian, no way. What has he ever sacrificed for Everton to compare with any of the above? Nothing.
Do one Shrek you ugly traitor.
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Great post mate. Don't agree with you on Rooney mind, but great post nonetheless.
 

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