After his struggles with Manchester United this season, Wayne Rooney has not been the world’s most popular footballer.
With that in mind, some of the reactions to the announcement that has been voted England’s Player of the Year for 2015 shouldn’t surprise us.
Here’s a quick look at how Twitter reacted to the news of Rooney’s latest award:
Some found it hilarious…
Wayne Rooney english footballer of the year 😂 #WayneRooney
— Craig Farquhar (@CraigFarquhar92) January 5, 2016
Whereas others were simply in disbelief…
I really can't believe Rooney was the best English player of the last year.
— MeksdaGooner (@mborooo) January 5, 2016
https://twitter.com/MattProsser94/status/684326984244158464
Massive obsession with Rooney in this country. He's bang average. Why do we punish ourselves with hype!
— Graeme Bandeira (@GraemeBandeira) January 5, 2016
Even some of his supporters found it difficult to justify…
I'm a fan of Rooney…but how the hell is he the England player of the year for 2015!? HOW!??
— 𝑷𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒊 𝑵𝒌𝒐𝒔𝒊 (@PhumlaniNkoc) January 5, 2016
There were plenty who believed the accolade should have gone to others…
Wayne Rooney won Englands player of the year for 2015. Seriously? Surely Harry Kane deserved it…
— Daryll Kernohan (@DaryllK7) January 5, 2016
https://twitter.com/Adz_Dawkins/status/684318403394408449
But in a year when he overtook Sir Bobby Charlton’s all time goalscoring record, some clearly believe that Rooney is still the best option for his country.
https://twitter.com/DeGeaed/status/684323724984758272
Wayne Rooney has been named England's player of the year for the second time in a row. Well deserved captain! #MUFC pic.twitter.com/tVs1fEJ8Mo
— David. (@Rooney_esque) January 5, 2016
