Welsh star http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ryan-Giggs-c31985 claims that Wayne Rooney will still be Manchester United’s spot kick taker, despite the fact that he has missed five chances from 12 yards out this campaign.
While he scored the only goal against West Ham in the F.A Cup, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 failed to convert a late spot kick, which also caused the 19-time English champions a lot of frustration as they looked to seal victory.
Rooney has been United’s leading man for the past couple of seasons and took over penalty duties from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629, following the Portuguese captain’s transfer to Real Madrid in 2009.
And while the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019 man has usually been very reliable in front of goal, he has struggled in recent times and has missed five times this term already.
Criticism has flowed up against the front-man since his blatant miss at Old Trafford, but Ryan Giggs has issued his backing for his teammate, adding that even Ruud Van Nistelrooy missed three kicks in a row and thus Rooney should not be vilified for trying
his best.
Speaking to reporters, Giggs put forward the example of the Dutchman, who was revered for his striking abilities but missed a couple of crucial penalties, including one against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 a few years back.
“Players sometimes go through these types of spells. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ruud-van-Nistelrooy-c31966 missing three on the trot. Not many people remember that but I certainly do. The fourth one he stepped up, buried it and probably didn’t miss one again,” said the veteran Welshman while
talking to the media.
He also confirmed that Rooney would continue as the team’s first choice for tucking away spot-kicks and will be given another chance as soon United are awarded with one.
“Wayne is our penalty taker. He will be disappointed because he is a goalscorer who wants to score goals. But I am sure if we get another, he will take it,” Giggs was quoted as saying while speaking to the press.
United have secured their progression in the F.A Cup, where Fulham now await them. However, the Manchester outfit will be turning their attention to the Premier League clash with Tottenham for the time being, which takes place on Sunday.
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