themanupstairs Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I think Messi has more flow to his game. A lot of the things he does just seem to come randomly out of the pure talent that he possesses. Rooney on the other hand is without a doubt immensly talented, but he is only on top of his game when he uses his psychological strenghts and his will to succeed. I don't know exactly how to put it, but it looks to me as if Rooney tries harder than Messi. Has more passion and desire to win. It's that instinct imo which makes him the great player he is. Rooney has more passion to win? Based on what? The fact that he shouts at referees and gurns after missing chances? I don't think you can get to where Messi has without a massive desire to win. His body language. Rooney typically will hurt more after a defeat. He is a bad loser. I'm talking about the desire to win in match situations. There is no doubting Messi's dedication to his game and self-improvement! Afterall, he is the best player in the world, and I will not deny that at all. I just think some people under-estimate Rooney's immense talent because he's English and plays for Man Utd. I might be a bit more biased in favoring Rooney's style of play, as it is similar to how I wish I could have played football. Personally, I prefer the all-action, all over the park style that Rooney plays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I think Messi has more flow to his game. A lot of the things he does just seem to come randomly out of the pure talent that he possesses. Rooney on the other hand is without a doubt immensly talented, but he is only on top of his game when he uses his psychological strenghts and his will to succeed. I don't know exactly how to put it, but it looks to me as if Rooney tries harder than Messi. Has more passion and desire to win. It's that instinct imo which makes him the great player he is. Rooney has more passion to win? Based on what? The fact that he shouts at referees and gurns after missing chances? I don't think you can get to where Messi has without a massive desire to win. His body language. Rooney typically will hurt more after a defeat. He is a bad loser. I'm talking about the desire to win in match situations. There is no doubting Messi's dedication to his game and self-improvement! Afterall, he is the best player in the world, and I will not deny that at all. I just think some people under-estimate Rooney's immense talent because he's English and plays for Man Utd. I might be a bit more biased in favoring Rooney's style of play, as it is similar to how I wish I could have played football. Personally, I prefer the all-action, all over the park style that Rooney plays. Fair point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Shearer and Dowie at Anfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Shearer and Dowie at Anfield Gerrard to Newcastle i've heard through the grape vine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Shearer and Dowie at Anfield Gerrard to Newcastle i've heard through the grape vine That is a "Gaye" suggestion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Was that the director on Sky Sports changing the mikes or whatever to make "You'll Never Walk Alone" sound louder because the Chelsea fans were being heard? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Is there a minute's silence for Jade tonight? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Is there a minute's silence for Jade tonight? There's got to be a minutes silence for someone, we're at Anfield ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Is there a minute's silence for Jade tonight? Statue unveiling i heard! Barca v Bayern Really looking forward to this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Is there a minute's silence for Jade tonight? Did she die at Hillsborough? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Is there a minute's silence for Jade tonight? Did she die at Hillsborough? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 too easy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 drogba misses a one on one, incredibly wasteful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Anelka would've scored that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Barca lead, Messi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearer9 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Hopefully that early goal will kick this tie off. How well are Liverpool playing atm though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Hope through some strange event Chelsea and Liverpool are expelled from the competition and all future European competitions. Odious bunch of twats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearer9 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 So unbelievably easy for Barca there... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 The groaning of pleasure from Andy Gray over Liverpool is disgusting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I hope they kick the living piss out of each other. Two truly detestable clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 2-0. Fuck, Barca are amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearer9 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Bayern have no defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Great day to be a football fan, I must admit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Bayern allowed five from Wolfsburg at the weekend as well. Don't know what their problem is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Bayern have no defence. They got humped 5-1 at the weekend by Wolfsburg n all although Grafite scored an unbelievable goal for one of them. Well worth watch at a popular video clip site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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