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Anyone blaming Rooney's performance on tiredness needs to have a word. Thomas Muller played 52 games this season for Bayern, was playing after Rooney finished his season and was playing in his first full season. Mullers performance today was top quality. His troubled one of the best left backs in the world, bagged two goals and tracked back all game. His attitude put Rooney to shame. Rooney's problem isn't tiredness. It's that he doesn't perform on the major stage. He's a flat track bully really. He's played in two Champions League finals, 1 FA Cup final and 8 World Cup games. He's done absolutely nothing in any of them. Add this to countless games vs Chelsea or Liverpool where he's done nothing and you can see that he struggles to do anything against good sides or when his team isn't dominant. Compare this to Drogba, Villa, Messi, Ronaldo and you see that he isn't in their league.

Agree with that, I used to laugh at Dawson with everyone else but he's been superb this last 2 seasons. He's far superior to Taylor.

Andre Ayew and Anthony Annan would be very good signings for a Premier League club looking to spend. Both are at great ages and would be picked up for less than 5m for the two of them.

Rooney over Owen? I know we all hate him but at his best Owen was sensational for England. In major tournaments and at knock out stages as well.

I loved it but it was kind of how you love a wank. It was great at the time but now looking back, I feel I shouldn't have got such satisfaction from it and I kind of hate myself for it.

He had better not start tomorrow. I don't give a shit if it is his last game, we've got an unbeaten home record to protect.

Van der Sar is shit. He and Cech must be the most overrated players in the league.

Nolan and Carroll currently in Spy on Jesmond.

Is anybody else hoping for 15 goals from our last 3 games so we can finish with 100 goals? 100 goals, 104 points, unbeaten home record and Kevin Nolan top scorer in the league. That would be nice.

Colo having his best game of the season according to a mate at the game. That's some statement considering some of his performances this season.

Busquets is one of the worst divers I've ever seen. Always on the floor rolling around like a little ponce. He's shit as well, so no leeway for him.

Exodus Geohaghon from Peterborough. If Stoke can stay up on long throws alone, then it's worth us giving it a shot.

Exactly mate. He's never taught himself to pass or control a ball so how can be expected to teach anyone else. Thanks for nothing and fuck off please.

Can't see Shola or Barton playing two games in 4 days. Nolan and CarrI'll in Ronaldos team with Ryan Taylor in for Simpson possibly.

Jose will be back according to Caulkin.

Just a tight hamstring rather than a pull according to Caulkin. Good work taking him off straight away.

They're both not very good. In fact I'd say Butt offers more than Smith does. Disagree. Smith knows his limitations and doesn't give the ball away. Butt gives the ball away consistently by attempting to play ridiculous first time or crossfield passes that he doesn't have the talent for. Smith had a hand in two goals against Preston tbf. Can't imagine we'll get the same from Butt today.

Smith out with ankle injury apparently. Probably means Butt will come straight in. Joy.

Butt has taken his shitness to new levels today. Made 4 passes to teammates. All of them backwards.

Don't people still defend Nicky Butt on this forum? What a fuckin useless waste of space.

Fox off to Burnley apparently.

Viana would massacre this league.

The Man U players didn't want to pass to him. Probably because they know he's shit. One good pass in 30 mins. As stated already, his last 18 minutes comprised of 1 header. How can that be doing well?

Owen was woeful and anonymous. One good pass to Rooney and a shit shot that nearly went in somehow. He touched the ball 6 times (6 possesions, 8 touches tbf) and in the last 18 minutes when Man U were well on top, his sole contribution was 1 header to Valencia. Yes, I'm that sad. Had a bet with my mate about how many times he would touch it.

Van der Sar is so overrated. Just catch it, you twat.