Tac-tics Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 As we all know, rumours have been rife regarding John Rooney, Wayne's brother. We'll RUMOUR and I have been asked to note it is a whisper after he felt a tad embarressed 'Sodje and Bryson tip off' even though he was spot on with Jaidi and Connolly, Saints will/have approached Macclesfield. Wont really know much as I'm on holiday with the FA and back working down here. STRONG RUMOUR , NOT FACT..... HTH
scott_saints Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 I'll pretend his surname isn't Rooney for a minute..... Not that fussed.
Saint_clark Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Know absolutely nothing about him, other than he is related to Wayne.
Tac-tics Posted 17 December, 2009 Author Posted 17 December, 2009 To be totally honest, neither do I. He has been getting rave reviews though.
Saints foreva Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Hope this is wrong, the views from League Two fans state that hes done nothing apart from score a cracking goal. If his name wasn't Rooney we wouldn't even look at him imo.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 From what I've seen/heard he appears to be a raw talent, who certainly has promise. Hopefully, if this rumour is true, Mr Pardew can combine the fitness and diet regime he's given to Lambert with the good handling of younger players like Lallana and Morgan, and mould us a nice diamond from the rough, so to speak.
Saint Fan CaM Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Hope this is wrong, the views from League Two fans state that hes done nothing apart from score a cracking goal. If his name wasn't Rooney we wouldn't even look at him imo. Mmm, my initial thoughts entirely. But I guess unless you're the person able to watch him in detail, then perhaps we do not know enough to make a reasoned judgement. He might well shine significantly here. Trouble is, if he was anywhere near as good as some are making out, why is he not playing in a higher league??? :confused:
krissyboy31 Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 If his name wasn't Rooney we wouldn't even look at him imo. If that is the case, we won't sign him, simple as that. If we do end up signing him, he will have been watched several times and properly scouted and in the opinion of AP and the management, adds something to the team, or strengthens the squad. I think you're getting this regime mixed up with the old one.
instinct Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Bit of info on him here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2009/12/the_other_rooney.html We do need another striker for when Conolley isn't fit
Saint_clark Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Better options out there for a striker IMO.
Deanovski Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 hes not very good on football manager, so we shouldnt sign him.
once_bitterne Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 We'll RUMOUR and I have been asked to note it is a whisper after he felt a tad embarressed 'Sodje and Bryson tip off' even though he was spot on with Jaidi and Connolly, Saints will/have approached Macclesfield. Is it just me or is the above totally incomprehensible!
RedAndWhite91 Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Tac-tics working his ITK magic again?
benjii Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Maybe we're signing him and another striker.
Um Bongo Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 He will be in the Antonio moud and one for the future.
Suhari Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Southampton is a long way from Macclesfield. When we signed Pahars and Delgado we brought in a 'friend' to help the main signing feel at home (Bleddelis and Chala). Clearly we would do the same for Rooney. So, has he got a relative that plays football, and might make in into our first team squad......?
Fowllyd Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Is it just me or is the above totally incomprehensible! No, it's not just you. If you add a few words of your own choosing here and there it does start to make sense though!
Hopkins Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 I'm pretty sure he's an attacking centre midfielder. So all the people claiming he's only scored 2 goals and hoping were after another striker aswell as him are wrong in the assumption that he is a striker.
Hopkins Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Infact, scrap bits of my previous post. He's an agressive little all action midfielder according to someone who knows that league quite well. Good little creative passer aswell. And reading something about him on BBC it says he reads the game well. He certainly is not a striker.
Tac-tics Posted 17 December, 2009 Author Posted 17 December, 2009 Should be good with Sodje Yeah, erm that's Charlton, tosser. I think if you look back at the post it says Sodje was being looked at if Jaidi did'nt happen, which Sodje even has came out and said in a Charlton programme. Bryson was wrong, something you fail to do every time is read the previous posts, you may just understand little'un.
RedAndWhite91 Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Definitely worth a read folks: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2009/12/the_other_rooney.html#171067 It's a BBC blog allllll about him.
S-Clarke Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 ''I've watched John Rooney for the last 18 months or so and he is quite clearly a major talent, with a fantastic attitude. On the pitch he is very industrious and lifts his team mates around him. His shots from 20-30 yards out are as good an asset as his footballing brain and passing ability. I would like to believe he will help keep Macc up this season, but realistically I have to admit we are more likely to use his transfer fee to buy new talent.''
Matthew Le God Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Southampton is a long way from Macclesfield. When we signed Pahars and Delgado we brought in a 'friend' to help the main signing feel at home (Bleddelis and Chala). Clearly we would do the same for Rooney. Rickie Lambert is a fellow scouser so he can translate.
croydonsaint Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Have heard from different people that we will be signing Lee Barnard in january. Do not claim to be itk, but it keeps coming up. Does any one know any thing more concrete about this rumour?
Thedelldays Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 I remember when we were "going to sign" matthew piper.. lol
Matthew Le God Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Have heard from different people that we will be signing Lee Barnard in january. Do not claim to be itk, but it keeps coming up. Does any one know any thing more concrete about this rumour? Probably a case of one person making the rumour up and posting it someone online. Another person seeing that rumour and posting it somewhere else and it just snowballing and based on nothing.
Kingsland Red Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Probably a case of one person making the rumour up and posting it someone online. Another person seeing that rumour and posting it somewhere else and it just snowballing and based on nothing. That's the art of online rumourmongering !
Give it to Ron Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 I remember when we were "going to sign" matthew piper.. lol I wonder how much his dad regrets talking him into going to Sunderland now! http://www.zoominfo.com/people/Piper_Matt_248545152.aspx
Saint_clark Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 I wonder how much his dad regrets talking him into going to Sunderland now! http://www.zoominfo.com/people/Piper_Matt_248545152.aspx 25 years old, ouch. Was a good little player.
St.Patrik Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 Rumours from Millwall fans are Millwall want this player as well. Millwall vs Saints - thats an easy pick mr.Rooney
david in sweden Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 another scouser at the club no thanks now come on TDD, at least we'll start to have a strike force that can understand each other ......
Arizona Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 There would be no tyres left in the car park.
benjii Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 2 goals isn't very good for a striker. It would be acceptable for an industrious midfielder but I would expect more from a striker.
VectisSaint Posted 17 December, 2009 Posted 17 December, 2009 I remember when we were "going to sign" matthew piper.. lol I remember when we were going to sign Rudi Skacel. Has he signed yet?
Wade Garrett Posted 18 December, 2009 Posted 18 December, 2009 ''I've watched John Rooney for the last 18 months or so and he is quite clearly a major talent, with a fantastic attitude. On the pitch he is very industrious and lifts his team mates around him. His shots from 20-30 yards out are as good an asset as his footballing brain and passing ability. I would like to believe he will help keep Macc up this season, but realistically I have to admit we are more likely to use his transfer fee to buy new talent.'' signed Mr Rooney Snr.
Bartosz Bialkowski Posted 18 December, 2009 Posted 18 December, 2009 I have no idea what the OP said, translation anyone?
Wildgoose Posted 18 December, 2009 Posted 18 December, 2009 Happy to trust the judgement of AP and the scouts/coaches. (not that I could do much else ;-) However, from what I've read I think I would prefer Tom Craddock from Luton if we could get him.
Badger Posted 18 December, 2009 Posted 18 December, 2009 Happy to trust the judgement of AP and the scouts/coaches. (not that I could do much else ;-) However, from what I've read I think I would prefer Tom Craddock from Luton if we could get him. Just hope he does not play a blinder against us in the cup and put his value up. Craddock though is a striker,whereas Rooney is from what I've read above a midfielder.
dubai_phil Posted 20 December, 2009 Posted 20 December, 2009 Lining up a creative attacking midfielder. Strange nobody asks the obvious question - why? especially when we have a very good one at the moment... Oh. Meanwhile, I know what to get many on here, Reading Glasses for Christmas chaps... Rooney 2 is a MIDFIELDER. Now where's the rumours about cover for Lambert?
Tac-tics Posted 21 December, 2009 Author Posted 21 December, 2009 Just recieved another late night text. Saints still looking at Rooney and no approach has been made, the concerned person (source) is watching Rooney in a home tie against Crewe. Just passing on info this time.
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