Man United’s legacy in the Premier League has been garnished with a great deal of trophies in the past. They’ve been known to have won 20 league titles in English football history. The 20 is the highest so far, while the 2nd is Liverpool with 19.
Man United have been one of the most successful teams in England. They’ve won loads of major and minor trophies. 15 years ago they were able to complete a three-peat of the Premier League.
During that era, they possessed an array of stars that helped them clinch the famous 2007/08 treble. From the 5 time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo to their all-time goal scorer Wayne Rooney. Alongside is also the likes of Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand, and more.
Lately, Rooney has opened up about his feelings over that period. He referred to certain two seasons where he scored 34 goals. He said, “I scored 34 goals in a season as Manchester United’s No.9 – but I didn’t enjoy it,’
Man United Star talks about his 34-goal season
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Man United forward Wayne Rooney spoke about his feelings during his 34-goal season. Even though he was able to score that amount of goals, he still considered himself poor. He said;
“Them two seasons (2008/09 and 2009/10) were the two seasons I played as a No.9 on my own. I played there in and out in different games but I played for the whole season in them two years.
“I didn’t enjoy the games as much. I’ve always been a player who wants to get involved in the game. It took me seven or eight years to learn how to play there and to learn to play with your back to goal.
“It’s the hardest position to play. You’ve got big center-backs coming through the back of you and you’re on your own. I wasn’t enjoying it, but it was my best two years of scoring.
“I remember coming off the pitch and scoring two goals and saying, ‘I was awful. I didn’t play that well today. I didn’t have that many touches of the ball.’”
Wayne Rooney’s Quote about his best position
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The Man United forward spoke about his preferred position. He highlighted his preference for playing behind a striker or wide in the 10 role.
He continued “Obviously, if I played out wide, I would do my job. I would get back and help out defensively whereas Cristiano probably wouldn’t do it. and then he’s a threat [going forward], he pins back their full-back.
“I wanted to play in my [best] position. But that’s where the manager probably got it right in terms of the team winning and being successful. we probably needed that.
“I wouldn’t say I was a natural goalscorer, I just wanted to get on the ball. If I was more selfish, I potentially could have scored a lot more goals, but I just wanted to play.
“The number of times I had midfielders telling me to go away or, ‘I’ll play it through to you, you need to stay up front’.”
He rounded up saying “I wasn’t interested in individual awards. I always wanted to win with the team, that was always my goal.”
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Wayne Rooney’s Career
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The Premier League legend is referred to as Man United’s all-time goal scorer. Possessing 253 goals within 13 years. He started his Man United career in 2004 after he was bought from Everton. In 2017 he left back to Everton. Rooney has been known to be one of the most technical forwards in the EPL history. He’s good in the air with a strong aerial presence.
Also combined with this his speed and strength on the ball. Additionally, his shot accuracy is magnificent. He is known for several outside-the-box shots. However, he is also very prolific in front of goal. Man United will always remember some of his awesome performances in some games. Ranging from his overhead kick against Man City, to his solo display against Bayern and AC Milan in 2010.
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