Quit talking about his time at Macclesfield. It was probably just a bad period for him and he didn't perform for whatever reason. And plus, he can't improve as a player?
@dara786 He's been in 4 league games and pretty sure that most NYRB fan's are aware of his existence. Its kinda hard to not notice that Wayne Rooney's little brother is on your team.
You're just saying that without any knowledge of him. How can he suck and be all hype if you didn't even know that he's played in 4 league games and in 1 Open Cup game in which he got his first goal as a Red Bull.
I know all of this and I'm a SKC fan, not NY. You clearly don't know what you're talking about.
@RenegadeReplicant I'm from Macclesfield, UK, that's where John Rooney's contract expired because he wasn't good enough for our reserve team, let alone our first team. I have been to nearly every home game for the past 5 years and I can tell you that he isn't up to scratch as a player, and if he wasn't good enough for us to hold on to for the future, then I doubt he is good enough for NYRB. Either that, or the quality of the MLS is below the lowest tier of professional English football.
@sXeLodge So I guess 4 goals and 2 assists in two years of footbal, and only started 1/4 of the matches played.......yeah dude he's gonna do big things in MLS......I love how you try and talk shit, and call me a yank, you faggot. I've got more talent in my fucking big toe than you got in your entire body.
@birdieOpp lol listen to you, trying to chat shit.
I shit on you, I'm a fully qualified coach, and have learned from the top coaches in England. What have you ever done? Sat in the stands and criticised the very players you pay to watch. LOL, nice one.
@sXeLodge I know this ain't my fight any more, but you ain't a qualified coach. It's obvious you're about 14. Have you done your homework? This is a school night.
Cue barrage of swear words. Anyway, I'm ducking out. Take it easy tough guy.
@heals I'm not a coach. . . except for the fact that I've spent the last 6 years of my life becoming a fully qualified UEFA A Badge carrying coach. So yes, I actually am a coach.
"I'm ducking out" basically means, "I can't hack being made to look dopey, so I'm running away"
Seems birdieOpp has done the same. . .
Good luck to Macclesfield for the rest of this season. You'll need it. . . .
@sXeLodge well for you info i've played for elite youth programs here in the states, and division 1 collegiately. I have played with and against numerous pro players along the way. So coupled with 26yrs of playing experience I think I am allowed to critique any player I want. I don't need some English elitist, who thinks their shit doesn't stink, talking down to me. I've seen plenty of English lads, and other Euro players come over here and think they are gonna produce magic and fail.
@birdieOpp I hope other people can see the irony of that comment.
"I don't need some English elitist" - yet you criticise him because you have so much experience you feel you are allowed to.
And have you made MLS appearances? Played for an MLS team? Cause if not, by saying he is shit, you are actually saying you are shit, cause he is playing at a level you failed to get to.
So really, you're insulting yourself.
That said, you're a yank, so let me know when you make sense of that comment.
@sXeLodge well I didn't see you post your resume, what appearances have you made in MLS? I think the irony is that you feel your opinion of his talent is spot on because you're a "qualified coach, who has learned from the top coaches in England", plus that fact that I am a yank, I shouldn't be entitled to an opinion of talent about a player right?lol. So I stick to my guns, League Two = MLS in talent pool. John Rooney didn't do shit in League Two. Its pretty simple logic really yeah?
@birdieOpp Well I've worked for clubs bigger than New York, and worked at a higher level than the MLS.
You're entitled to your opinion, but to criticise somebody who is better than you, is just ridiculous. I mean, if John criticised Wayne for being "shit" you would say he is the dumb one for criticising somebody better than him. . . which is what you're doing.
You can have your opinion, but you do look retarded judging those playing higher than you.
@sXeLodge LMAO..first of all I never said I was better than him, so thanks for putting words in my mouth. Much respect for ya boss, but all I am saying is that this is a bad decision by NYRB, the return on investment isn't there. But hell, they will sell some jerseys with "Rooney" on the back, and it will be a media frenzy..Hope he can handle the New York media.
@birdieOpp lmao, handle the new york media? Have you ever heard him talk? They'll have to bring in a fucking translator lol.
You never know, he may improve. The experience could change his style, his fitness, his approach to the game. So he may well make vast improvements in the future. I agree that league 2 to MLS, is a big step up, so hopefully the new facilities and style of play with improve. Only time will tell on that one,,
@sXeLodge alright, agree to disagree then, we sound like a bunch of homos arguing about this. We will need to touch base in about 3 or 4 months and see who was correct.
@heals Nothing to do with the fact that Macclesfield are shit then?
Plus the fact he is a midfield player not a forward, so you clearly know jack shit. I would ask if you had a disability, but you already said you were a Macclesfield fan, so I already know the answer. . .
@sXeLodge Dont' even start you plonker...He was out of his depth in league 2. Macc might be shit but so are the teams we play against. Any half decent player should run the show. He started out as a forward but was moved into midfield when it became obvious he was too weak to compete against the big centrehalves at that level. Even in midfield he was used in an attacking role behind the striker. So he was a forward, albeit one who didn't score or create goals.
@heals out of his depth, he was one of your best players. He made your team look decent, he was the only talent you had. Other than that you were fucking shit.
why is everybody so hyped up thats one shot come down ,deomartinez77, and others. most people who go to the MLS aren't that good, but he will be under Thierry Henry so he may became a good player.
@perrifamilyof6 LA needed a person that could play his position so that Landon could move out of the midfield. They got someone now but he probably won't become as famous as this kid will more than likely turn out to be. And there are more quality players in the MLS then most people realize don't sell the league soo short.
@elambert302 Can people stop comparing him to Wayne. He's his own person, and will develop into his own type of player. Who knows, maybe he does really well and becomes a good player after all. But to constantly compare him to Wayne is just no good. Yeah he's 20 years old and is meh... so is basically every player that comes out of the draft. He sounds incredibly motivated to get his career going in the USA, and I think he can do that.
@agumon51 no, it could never work outside of the us because the collegiate system doesnt exist and every team's got their own academy to nature talent
@Tvpolo9 Well i just have a feeling hes really bad. He used to play for a league 2 team in the english championship, hardly scored, and got cut not that long ago. A fan of the team who had seen him play several times said he bad he was. But i could be wrong, idk.
@Darthpryme LA needs anyone that can score a goal on their team. They lost Buddle and Angel hasn't signed with them yet either. All they have is Landon Donovan and he will need all the help he can get because he sure won't be getting it from Mike Magee, Jovan Kirovski and Bryan Jordan. If Rooney (whether he is Wayne's brother or not) can score goals, LA needs to get on it and sign him if they haven't done so in secret already.
@ChampCarforlife yeah, i saw the draft video and NY definitely drafted him. he did train with portland last fall though. unless NY trades his rights, im pretty sure he will be playing for the red bulls.
@anastasia60559 i would have agreed with you a few years back, but honestly MOST league 2 teams could not compete in mls at all. i know america doesnt have a long tradition of football, but mls has improved really fast over the last few years. its much closer to league 1 or championship level. and easily on par with any other 2nd division european league for that matter
people only know him because he is wayne's bro...
Supernich14 16 hours ago
And now Orlando City Soccer Club got him.
ahmad412100 1 month ago
looks like training with thierry henry hurt his career (lol)
MrJakeb1193 1 month ago
youtube can make anyone look like a top striker
Blueguy85 2 months ago
Have the goalkeeper the Nr 6? 0.o
JohnDillinger1892 3 months ago
Quit talking about his time at Macclesfield. It was probably just a bad period for him and he didn't perform for whatever reason. And plus, he can't improve as a player?
DB07HL 7 months ago
Nice Football ...!!!
Matthew9202 7 months ago
He sucks, all hype, I dont think he's ever played a game for NYRB, and most people, even fans of NYRB don't even know he plays for the team.
dara786 8 months ago
@dara786 He's been in 4 league games and pretty sure that most NYRB fan's are aware of his existence. Its kinda hard to not notice that Wayne Rooney's little brother is on your team.
You're just saying that without any knowledge of him. How can he suck and be all hype if you didn't even know that he's played in 4 league games and in 1 Open Cup game in which he got his first goal as a Red Bull.
I know all of this and I'm a SKC fan, not NY. You clearly don't know what you're talking about.
RenegadeReplicant 8 months ago
@RenegadeReplicant I'm from Macclesfield, UK, that's where John Rooney's contract expired because he wasn't good enough for our reserve team, let alone our first team. I have been to nearly every home game for the past 5 years and I can tell you that he isn't up to scratch as a player, and if he wasn't good enough for us to hold on to for the future, then I doubt he is good enough for NYRB. Either that, or the quality of the MLS is below the lowest tier of professional English football.
Dynamo176 7 months ago
get it rooney!!!!
vivalageorge5 10 months ago
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New York needs a club...the redbulls are new jersey not new york
bcdfatcat 11 months ago
stop talking shit about the kid and just wait till the season start and see him play then if he sucks keep talking shit if he is good then STFU
petrovik 11 months ago
League 2 to MLS isn't a huge step up at all. He was a reserve team player most of the time he was at Macclesfield.
ZombifiedBread 1 year ago
seriously, I would two foot that fat fuck......he's gonna flop, aint his bro.
birdieOpp 1 year ago
@birdieOpp Yeah he's going to flop. . . coming from a yank who probably wouldn't make it in the USL let alone MLS.
If you can't do better, it's best not to criticise.
sXeLodge 1 year ago
@sXeLodge do you and John have a thing for eachother.....its called the eyeball test.
birdieOpp 1 year ago
@sXeLodge So I guess 4 goals and 2 assists in two years of footbal, and only started 1/4 of the matches played.......yeah dude he's gonna do big things in MLS......I love how you try and talk shit, and call me a yank, you faggot. I've got more talent in my fucking big toe than you got in your entire body.
birdieOpp 1 year ago
@birdieOpp lol listen to you, trying to chat shit.
I shit on you, I'm a fully qualified coach, and have learned from the top coaches in England. What have you ever done? Sat in the stands and criticised the very players you pay to watch. LOL, nice one.
sXeLodge 1 year ago
@sXeLodge I know this ain't my fight any more, but you ain't a qualified coach. It's obvious you're about 14. Have you done your homework? This is a school night.
Cue barrage of swear words. Anyway, I'm ducking out. Take it easy tough guy.
heals 1 year ago
@heals I'm not a coach. . . except for the fact that I've spent the last 6 years of my life becoming a fully qualified UEFA A Badge carrying coach. So yes, I actually am a coach.
"I'm ducking out" basically means, "I can't hack being made to look dopey, so I'm running away"
Seems birdieOpp has done the same. . .
Good luck to Macclesfield for the rest of this season. You'll need it. . . .
sXeLodge 1 year ago
@sXeLodge well for you info i've played for elite youth programs here in the states, and division 1 collegiately. I have played with and against numerous pro players along the way. So coupled with 26yrs of playing experience I think I am allowed to critique any player I want. I don't need some English elitist, who thinks their shit doesn't stink, talking down to me. I've seen plenty of English lads, and other Euro players come over here and think they are gonna produce magic and fail.
birdieOpp 1 year ago
@birdieOpp I hope other people can see the irony of that comment.
"I don't need some English elitist" - yet you criticise him because you have so much experience you feel you are allowed to.
And have you made MLS appearances? Played for an MLS team? Cause if not, by saying he is shit, you are actually saying you are shit, cause he is playing at a level you failed to get to.
So really, you're insulting yourself.
That said, you're a yank, so let me know when you make sense of that comment.
sXeLodge 1 year ago
@sXeLodge well I didn't see you post your resume, what appearances have you made in MLS? I think the irony is that you feel your opinion of his talent is spot on because you're a "qualified coach, who has learned from the top coaches in England", plus that fact that I am a yank, I shouldn't be entitled to an opinion of talent about a player right?lol. So I stick to my guns, League Two = MLS in talent pool. John Rooney didn't do shit in League Two. Its pretty simple logic really yeah?
birdieOpp 1 year ago
@birdieOpp Well I've worked for clubs bigger than New York, and worked at a higher level than the MLS.
You're entitled to your opinion, but to criticise somebody who is better than you, is just ridiculous. I mean, if John criticised Wayne for being "shit" you would say he is the dumb one for criticising somebody better than him. . . which is what you're doing.
You can have your opinion, but you do look retarded judging those playing higher than you.
sXeLodge 1 year ago
@sXeLodge LMAO..first of all I never said I was better than him, so thanks for putting words in my mouth. Much respect for ya boss, but all I am saying is that this is a bad decision by NYRB, the return on investment isn't there. But hell, they will sell some jerseys with "Rooney" on the back, and it will be a media frenzy..Hope he can handle the New York media.
birdieOpp 1 year ago
@birdieOpp lmao, handle the new york media? Have you ever heard him talk? They'll have to bring in a fucking translator lol.
You never know, he may improve. The experience could change his style, his fitness, his approach to the game. So he may well make vast improvements in the future. I agree that league 2 to MLS, is a big step up, so hopefully the new facilities and style of play with improve. Only time will tell on that one,,
sXeLodge 1 year ago
@sXeLodge alright, agree to disagree then, we sound like a bunch of homos arguing about this. We will need to touch base in about 3 or 4 months and see who was correct.
birdieOpp 1 year ago
yes yes yes
guhio34 1 year ago
I'm a Macclesfield Town fan (the only professional club that John Rooney has ever played for), and I can quite honestly say, he is a shit footballer.
Lazy, fat, weak, slow. 3 goals in 45 appearances when you're paid to score is an embarrassing return. It ain't personal, I'm just stating the facts.
If his name wasn't Rooney, he'd be unemployed right now. Poor signing for New York. Mark my words he will disappoint.
heals 1 year ago
@heals Nothing to do with the fact that Macclesfield are shit then?
Plus the fact he is a midfield player not a forward, so you clearly know jack shit. I would ask if you had a disability, but you already said you were a Macclesfield fan, so I already know the answer. . .
sXeLodge 1 year ago
@sXeLodge Dont' even start you plonker...He was out of his depth in league 2. Macc might be shit but so are the teams we play against. Any half decent player should run the show. He started out as a forward but was moved into midfield when it became obvious he was too weak to compete against the big centrehalves at that level. Even in midfield he was used in an attacking role behind the striker. So he was a forward, albeit one who didn't score or create goals.
heals 1 year ago
@heals out of his depth, he was one of your best players. He made your team look decent, he was the only talent you had. Other than that you were fucking shit.
and LMAO @ "plonker" wow, thats real trash talk.
sXeLodge 1 year ago
@sXeLodge Are you his dad?
heals 1 year ago
@heals No, but I don't think you can criticise if you can't do better yourself. Probably best to just not say anything at all.
Plus, when he makes it big, you're going to look retarded. . . . even more retarded than you look now!!!
sXeLodge 1 year ago
@sXeLodge Yeah you're right. After all he has made a pretty good start to his MLS career (2 sub appearances, one missed penalty)....
In all honesty, I'm not holding my breath but I would like to be proved wrong about him. Good luck John lad.
heals 1 year ago
NY has him
chicanocalifas 1 year ago
He's from the streets of liverpool so don't fuck with him. He's a quality boxer aswell
Brumtownpugh 1 year ago
John>Waynne XD
Herb615 1 year ago
RBNY!!!!!!!!!! So excited to see him develop in New York.
Chrislp15 1 year ago
Red Bulls got him! :)
SoccerLexi5 1 year ago
MLS it's OK to me.
OldManIowa 1 year ago
why is everybody so hyped up thats one shot come down ,deomartinez77, and others. most people who go to the MLS aren't that good, but he will be under Thierry Henry so he may became a good player.
perrifamilyof6 1 year ago
@perrifamilyof6 LA needed a person that could play his position so that Landon could move out of the midfield. They got someone now but he probably won't become as famous as this kid will more than likely turn out to be. And there are more quality players in the MLS then most people realize don't sell the league soo short.
deomartinez77 1 year ago
20 years old already = meh
elambert302 1 year ago
@elambert302 Can people stop comparing him to Wayne. He's his own person, and will develop into his own type of player. Who knows, maybe he does really well and becomes a good player after all. But to constantly compare him to Wayne is just no good. Yeah he's 20 years old and is meh... so is basically every player that comes out of the draft. He sounds incredibly motivated to get his career going in the USA, and I think he can do that.
YanksDontKnowFooty 1 year ago
Sorry I'm not a big soccer fan but does the EPL, or other major leagues in the world have drafts like the MLS?
agumon51 1 year ago
@agumon51 no, it could never work outside of the us because the collegiate system doesnt exist and every team's got their own academy to nature talent
abs1886don 1 year ago
ROONEY!
unak78 1 year ago
he's no Wayne
cLvAk 1 year ago
He will get signed beacause of the publicity hes getting by just being Waynes lil bro.
DRDRESVIAGRAA 1 year ago
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fuck all of you!
he will go to the Houston Dynamo...they're already talking about it
bigfrozy 1 year ago
@bigfrozy lmao, another yank who doesn't have a clue. Houston Dynamo. . . Nice guess work there douche!
sXeLodge 1 year ago
Im pretty sure he had like a week trial with the sounders, he didnt make it obviously.
hellchild5 1 year ago
@hellchild5 The reason he is in the combine is because of the interest he generated on trial with mls teams like the sounders
Tvpolo9 1 year ago
@Tvpolo9 Well i just have a feeling hes really bad. He used to play for a league 2 team in the english championship, hardly scored, and got cut not that long ago. A fan of the team who had seen him play several times said he bad he was. But i could be wrong, idk.
hellchild5 1 year ago
@hellchild5 Ya he's definitely not a for sure thing at this stage
Tvpolo9 1 year ago
he should go to NY
LynchAustin 1 year ago
Tfc, you know what you need to do
ButterSideUpCrew 1 year ago
please vancouver pick him.
Rathian1592 1 year ago
is he related to wayne rooney
LynchAustin 1 year ago
@LynchAustin yeah he's Wayne's little brother
ChefDizzyDae 1 year ago
@ChefDizzyDae thanks for telling me :)
LynchAustin 1 year ago
Toronto FC needs more strikers. John Rooney looks like a viable option. Hopefully, he's creative and fast.
GoTFCanada1230 1 year ago
@GoTFCanada1230 no canada sucks....jk jk im from vancouver
Metallicathrashsam 1 year ago
@GoTFCanada1230 He's not that fast, but creative. He's more of a center midfield player than a striker, but he can play there.
He would make a good play maker
sXeLodge 1 year ago
LA must sign this kid immediately.
deomartinez77 1 year ago 19
@deomartinez77 ....why? what was so miraculous about that goal?
Darthpryme 1 year ago
@Darthpryme Yeah exactly , if you read some of the comments they would have you believe this kid is the new Messi.
Lol.
DRDRESVIAGRAA 1 year ago
@Darthpryme LA needs anyone that can score a goal on their team. They lost Buddle and Angel hasn't signed with them yet either. All they have is Landon Donovan and he will need all the help he can get because he sure won't be getting it from Mike Magee, Jovan Kirovski and Bryan Jordan. If Rooney (whether he is Wayne's brother or not) can score goals, LA needs to get on it and sign him if they haven't done so in secret already.
deomartinez77 1 year ago
@deomartinez77 looks like NY red bulls got him. i was hoping for LA, but training with thierry henry everyday wont hurt his career. lol
cupolove1 1 year ago 3
@cupolove1
Can you comfirm it because I heard on a Soccer blog this morning that Portland was going to sign him.
ChampCarforlife 1 year ago
@ChampCarforlife yeah, i saw the draft video and NY definitely drafted him. he did train with portland last fall though. unless NY trades his rights, im pretty sure he will be playing for the red bulls.
cupolove1 1 year ago
@cupolove1 No, just playing in that league will. He was better off in Npower League 2...
anastasia60559 1 year ago
@anastasia60559 i would have agreed with you a few years back, but honestly MOST league 2 teams could not compete in mls at all. i know america doesnt have a long tradition of football, but mls has improved really fast over the last few years. its much closer to league 1 or championship level. and easily on par with any other 2nd division european league for that matter
cupolove1 1 year ago
@deomartinez77 i think NY already signed him
chicanocalifas 1 year ago
@chicanocalifas yep that they did indeed
deomartinez77 1 year ago
good goal!
bluedragon636 1 year ago
he's got a lil' wayne in him (no pun intended).
acmilan10italia 1 year ago 61