Say what you want about Wayne Rooney’s performances, but they’re never boring.
The Manchester United and England captain is one of the most high profile players in the Premier League, and his performances are bound to be significantly scrutinised.
However, Rooney’s display against Chelsea during United’s goalless draw at Old Trafford resulted in more talking points than usual.
Firstly, there was the late challenge on Oscar, which everyone bar the BT pundits covering the game, Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes and Steven Gerrard, seemed to think should’ve been a straight red card.
Even Howard Webb, the former referee who gained a reputation of rarely sending players off at Old Trafford, thought Rooney should’ve been sent-off.
In his pundit role Howard Webb has now given a penalty against United at Old Trafford and a red card to Wayne Rooney. Definition of irony.
— Swiss Ramble (@SwissRamble) December 28, 2015
Why isn't that a red card for Wayne Rooney? Foul on Oscar was horrendous. #MUNCHE 92'
— |OG|SäBaLî| (@babafemi_FX) December 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/grahamruthven/status/681554746629615616
Yes @WayneRooney should of been sent off but to give him MOTM? #YouAnitGoodAtYourJobGlennBruv
— Andrew Coster (@andrewcoster28) December 28, 2015
We can only hope Wayne Rooney receives a three-game ban after that crude stamp. First time he was on target all night
— Pat McCarry (@patmccarry) December 28, 2015
Rooney, in his post-match interview, apologised for the tackle and said he didn’t mean to hurt the Chelsea player.
However, it was BT’s decision to award Rooney the man of the match award, ahead of teammate David de Gea, that caused most consternation on social media.
BT Sport name #MUFC captain Wayne Rooney man of the match… pic.twitter.com/SDZo2v56tH
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 28, 2015
BT Sports: Wayne Rooney MOTM pic.twitter.com/LwZgnBuNd8
— Ciarán Lenehan (@CiaranLen) December 28, 2015
Pro footballers can escape a red card for almost all tackles as long as they apologise immediately.
— Eoin McDevitt (@EoinMcDevitt) December 28, 2015
Man of the match: Wayne Rooney. pic.twitter.com/vs9N2JisIG
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) December 28, 2015
Eh? Rooney man of the match?? The fuck are these guys smoking up in the commentator's box?
— Doc (@Doc_Joshi) December 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/Tigermilk20/status/681558923510452224
Wayne Rooney has been given man of the match. I repeat, Wayne Rooney has been given man of the match.
— . (@TheUtdReview) December 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/Nashat_Hassan/status/681555259894968326
Man of the Match Wayne Rooney.. He only missed an open net, should have been sent off and has done naff all else. Good one, Steve.
— Dan Cooper (@DanSCoop1) December 28, 2015
