Wayne Rooney says signing a new contract with Manchester United was the best thing he did – English Premier League
After having a tumultuous start to the 2010-2011 season with Manchester United and on the back of a woeful FIFA World Cup with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/South-Africa-c757, Wayne Rooney told the media that he was not signing a new contract with Manchester
United as the club’s aims did not match his long term ambitions.
This shocking revelation prompted unrest at Old Trafford as United’s own fans turned against their loved striker, Wayne Rooney. However after some wonderful man-management by Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson coupled with harsh criticism from
Manchester United’s fans, Rooney reversed his decision to call it quits at Old Trafford and signed a new deal with the Red Devils.
It was a turning period in the Englishman’s career who was looking for a move away from Old Trafford before putting pen to paper on a new and improved contract. Signing the deal meant a change of fortune for Rooney as United embarked
on a highly successful season with saw them clinch their 19th English league title. Ferguson’s men also took no prisoners in the UEFA Champions League where they defeated http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 in the quarterfinals before conquering Schalke 04 in the semis.
However United fell short in the final where they were comprehensively beaten by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604. In the new English Premier League season, Rooney has already had a fantastic start to his Premier League campaign with Manchester United
as he scored a hatrick against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 in United’s 8-2 demolition of the Gunners. He also netted a goal each in United’s opening two matches against Tottenham and West Bromwich Albion.
Speaking about last season’s new contract, Rooney stated, "I'm thankful I stayed and signed. I said at the time, after I signed my contract, that I had made a mistake. I owed performances and goals to the fans for what happened
for me, it's the best decision I've made in my football career. I am enjoying it and I am in a happy place both on and off the pitch. I am looking forward to every game that comes. I feel good.”
He also added, "I feel strong and fit. We're playing well and enjoying it as a team. I'm extremely confident in what we do now and I believe I can help us be successful with the players around me. There is a lot of movement and
energy that helps you get in more space and influence the game more. That is what I seem to be doing." http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wales-c3041 on 6th of September 2011, in their vital EURO 2012 qualification
tie.
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