England Sweat After Rooney Breaks Foot

[LaoPo]

Rooney breaks foot

http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200604/s1626844.htm

and:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/w...006/4957970.stm

LaoPo

Edited April 29, 2006 by LaoPo

[ThaiPauly]

It looks serious.

remember 4 years ago the same thing happened to Beckham...and Sven picked him and he had a crap World Cup.

Anybody in ANY other position and we have cover.... we have absolutley nobody to fill Rooney's boots.....

It's devastating news

[ProfessorFart]

Looks like Owen may be doubtful.

Step up to the plate Jermaine Defoe, Peter Crouch and Robbie Fowler.

One of England's potential strengths in this current side is the amount of goals that can come from elsewhere on the pitch. Joe Cole, Lampard, Gerrard, Beckham, even John Terry and Sol Campbell are all more than capable of hitting the net.

[mrbojangles]

Hope you are right Prof.

News just in. Rooney is out for AT LEAST 6 weeks. Which is about the start of the World Cup

Hopefully, being a young lad, he will heal quickly.

No news on the seriousness of Owen yet

[Fast Eddie]

If he's out for at least six weeks, then he shouldn't be named in the squad. England's World Cup is not just about Wayne Rooney, and if it gets turned into that and everyone believes that then we really have no chance. I've already seen Gerrard being quoted as saying that it is 'impossible' for England to win the competition without Rooney. That's not the sort of attitude we need, and it's not true either.

Of course our chances are not as good without him, but we've still got a very good team which should expect to challenge. It's not going to be good to have our preparation for the tournament overshadowed by the doom and gloom of the media in relation to Rooney's injury, nor is it going to be good if we are desperately trying to force an injured player out onto the pitch.

If the prognosis is not good enough then he should not be named and we can go about adjusting to his absence with the players who are fit to play.

[game4shame]

I was disturbed by the news and that's coming from a Scotsman!

Rooney's the one player I was really looking forward to seeing at the world cup.

He deserves to be at the world cup and he deserves to be the star of it too IMO.

The level of performance he puts in week in, week out with the pressure put on him can't fail to impress.

I feel sorry for the guy and hope he makes it for his sake.

[ProfessorFart]

Early reports today are saying that it is not a 'bad break' and he could be back in as little as 4 weeks.

I hope thats correct.

[chonabot]

The Press as per usual have had a field day. I hope the Lad can make it , but we have a very strong squad , easily strong enough to come through the group stages without him.

I predict he recovers for the Semi-final and scores 4 in the final............

[jackr]

Early reports today are saying that it is not a 'bad break' and he could be back in as little as 4 weeks.

I hope thats correct.

It's <deleted>, rotten luck as per usual, but lets hope he's there at full tilt for the important games. Thing is, will he give it 100% for fear of trashing it again so earlier after recovery?

[mrbojangles]

Early reports today are saying that it is not a 'bad break' and he could be back in as little as 4 weeks.

I hope thats correct.

It's <deleted>, rotten luck as per usual, but lets hope he's there at full tilt for the important games. Thing is, will he give it 100% for fear of trashing it again so earlier after recovery?

I don't think there is any doubt, that when Rooney is on the pitch he'll give it 150%. I mean, the man is an absolute looney bin Meant in the best possible way of course

[britmaveric]

Hope he's back in time, though if he isnt 100% think he should be kept out of the lineup.

[redrus]

Sir Alex unsure on Rooney's World Cup chances

1/5/06 2:36 PM

United Boss Devastated For Rooney

Sir Alex Ferguson is unsure as to whether Wayne Rooney will be fit enough to take part in the World Cup, but the United boss admits he is not holding out much hope at the moment.

The 20-year-old striker's fractured metatarsal in his right foot is set to keep him out of action for six weeks, the exact period of time between now and the start of the tournament.

Sir Alex is devastated for his young protégé and believes his absence will be a "crippling blow" to England's chances in the competition if he fails to recover in time.

"When you see brave players staying down after a tackle you know it’s genuine and he’s in pain and that’s what I felt with Wayne," explained the United boss referring to the moment Rooney collapsed in agony at Stamford Bridge.

"At first we didn’t think it was too bad, but when we sent him for the scan it identified the problem and we realised what a blow it was for the boy and for England.

"Fortunately for us we'll only be without him for two games, but without doubt it’s a crippling blow for England.

"I spoke to Wayne on Saturday evening and he was obviously a bit down, but I told him these things happen. You never know but at the moment I doubt that he’ll take part [in the World Cup] because of the recovery time."

Sir Alex revealed he spoke with the England medical team just hours after Rooney sustained the injury and he will be keeping Sven Goran Eriksson up-to-date with any new developments.

"You never know but at the moment I doubt that he'll take part [in the World Cup] because of the recovery time."

Sir Alex Ferguson

"I’ve tried to get hold of Sven so I can give him as clear an opinion from us as possible because he’ll be reading a lot of stuff in the newspapers," explained Sir Alex.

"We’ve spoken to the England doctor and I think it’s important that I give as much as information as I can to Sven to make sure he’s absolutely clear on what road he can take.

"Wayne will be in plaster for the next few weeks and he’ll be having regular scans to see how it’s healing."

The same injury put paid to Rooney's Euro 2004 campaign and he was forced to limp out of England's quarter-final clash with Portugal which they subsequently lost after Rooney's departure.

"I would think this injury is even more of a killer-blow to him because he knows he’s missing major tournaments," declared Sir Alex.

"This time round it’s even worse because he’s more mature and is a more rounded player who has improved dramatically over the last two years. So it’s a real, real blow."

The hysteria which has greeted this latest set-back for Rooney has not gone down well with Sir Alex who wants some of the more experienced players to take the pressure off the United forward.

"I said a few weeks ago that I didn’t want to see this kind of pressure on a lad of twenty years of age," stated the Reds' boss.

"Other more experienced players such as David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville, should be taking the mantle.

"If England don’t have Wayne Rooney they will need to look at getting inspiration from other players."

Sir Alex was talking to Manchester United Radio.

Report by Gemma Thompson on the official site.

redrus

[jackr]

Sir Alex unsure on Rooney's World Cup chances

1/5/06 2:36 PM

United Boss Devastated For Rooney

Sir Alex Ferguson is unsure as to whether Wayne Rooney will be fit enough to take part in the World Cup, but the United boss admits he is not holding out much hope at the moment.

The 20-year-old striker's fractured metatarsal in his right foot is set to keep him out of action for six weeks, the exact period of time between now and the start of the tournament.

Sir Alex is devastated for his young protégé and believes his absence will be a "crippling blow" to England's chances in the competition if he fails to recover in time.

"When you see brave players staying down after a tackle you know it’s genuine and he’s in pain and that’s what I felt with Wayne," explained the United boss referring to the moment Rooney collapsed in agony at Stamford Bridge.

"At first we didn’t think it was too bad, but when we sent him for the scan it identified the problem and we realised what a blow it was for the boy and for England.

"Fortunately for us we'll only be without him for two games, but without doubt it’s a crippling blow for England.

"I spoke to Wayne on Saturday evening and he was obviously a bit down, but I told him these things happen. You never know but at the moment I doubt that he’ll take part [in the World Cup] because of the recovery time."

Sir Alex revealed he spoke with the England medical team just hours after Rooney sustained the injury and he will be keeping Sven Goran Eriksson up-to-date with any new developments.

"You never know but at the moment I doubt that he'll take part [in the World Cup] because of the recovery time."

Sir Alex Ferguson

"I’ve tried to get hold of Sven so I can give him as clear an opinion from us as possible because he’ll be reading a lot of stuff in the newspapers," explained Sir Alex.

"We’ve spoken to the England doctor and I think it’s important that I give as much as information as I can to Sven to make sure he’s absolutely clear on what road he can take.

"Wayne will be in plaster for the next few weeks and he’ll be having regular scans to see how it’s healing."

The same injury put paid to Rooney's Euro 2004 campaign and he was forced to limp out of England's quarter-final clash with Portugal which they subsequently lost after Rooney's departure.

"I would think this injury is even more of a killer-blow to him because he knows he’s missing major tournaments," declared Sir Alex.

"This time round it’s even worse because he’s more mature and is a more rounded player who has improved dramatically over the last two years. So it’s a real, real blow."

The hysteria which has greeted this latest set-back for Rooney has not gone down well with Sir Alex who wants some of the more experienced players to take the pressure off the United forward.

"I said a few weeks ago that I didn’t want to see this kind of pressure on a lad of twenty years of age," stated the Reds' boss.

"Other more experienced players such as David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville, should be taking the mantle.

"If England don’t have Wayne Rooney they will need to look at getting inspiration from other players."

Sir Alex was talking to Manchester United Radio.

Report by Gemma Thompson on the official site.

redrus

It's all the "Hairdryer's" fault anyway. Why didn't the tosser bring his best legs off after 80 minutes? I could understand if they were 1:0 down, but 3:0. Ferguson, you're a <deleted>.

[redrus]

Sir Alex unsure on Rooney's World Cup chances

1/5/06 2:36 PM

United Boss Devastated For Rooney

Sir Alex Ferguson is unsure as to whether Wayne Rooney will be fit enough to take part in the World Cup, but the United boss admits he is not holding out much hope at the moment.

The 20-year-old striker's fractured metatarsal in his right foot is set to keep him out of action for six weeks, the exact period of time between now and the start of the tournament.

Sir Alex is devastated for his young protégé and believes his absence will be a "crippling blow" to England's chances in the competition if he fails to recover in time.

"When you see brave players staying down after a tackle you know it’s genuine and he’s in pain and that’s what I felt with Wayne," explained the United boss referring to the moment Rooney collapsed in agony at Stamford Bridge.

"At first we didn’t think it was too bad, but when we sent him for the scan it identified the problem and we realised what a blow it was for the boy and for England.

"Fortunately for us we'll only be without him for two games, but without doubt it’s a crippling blow for England.

"I spoke to Wayne on Saturday evening and he was obviously a bit down, but I told him these things happen. You never know but at the moment I doubt that he’ll take part [in the World Cup] because of the recovery time."

Sir Alex revealed he spoke with the England medical team just hours after Rooney sustained the injury and he will be keeping Sven Goran Eriksson up-to-date with any new developments.

"You never know but at the moment I doubt that he'll take part [in the World Cup] because of the recovery time."

Sir Alex Ferguson

"I’ve tried to get hold of Sven so I can give him as clear an opinion from us as possible because he’ll be reading a lot of stuff in the newspapers," explained Sir Alex.

"We’ve spoken to the England doctor and I think it’s important that I give as much as information as I can to Sven to make sure he’s absolutely clear on what road he can take.

"Wayne will be in plaster for the next few weeks and he’ll be having regular scans to see how it’s healing."

The same injury put paid to Rooney's Euro 2004 campaign and he was forced to limp out of England's quarter-final clash with Portugal which they subsequently lost after Rooney's departure.

"I would think this injury is even more of a killer-blow to him because he knows he’s missing major tournaments," declared Sir Alex.

"This time round it’s even worse because he’s more mature and is a more rounded player who has improved dramatically over the last two years. So it’s a real, real blow."

The hysteria which has greeted this latest set-back for Rooney has not gone down well with Sir Alex who wants some of the more experienced players to take the pressure off the United forward.

"I said a few weeks ago that I didn’t want to see this kind of pressure on a lad of twenty years of age," stated the Reds' boss.

"Other more experienced players such as David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville, should be taking the mantle.

"If England don’t have Wayne Rooney they will need to look at getting inspiration from other players."

Sir Alex was talking to Manchester United Radio.

Report by Gemma Thompson on the official site.

redrus

It's all the "Hairdryer's" fault anyway. Why didn't the tosser bring his best legs off after 80 minutes? I could understand if they were 1:0 down, but 3:0. Ferguson, you're a <deleted>.

And the bait was layed, put it away son, who pays his wages and payed 20 odd million to buy him........

redrus

Edited May 2, 2006 by redrus

[bartender100]

Joe Cole can fill his boots in the number 10 shirt with no problem,he's just as skillfull,maybe its a blessing Rooneys out,the expectation about him were far to much

[jackr]

Sir Alex unsure on Rooney's World Cup chances

1/5/06 2:36 PM

United Boss Devastated For Rooney

Sir Alex Ferguson is unsure as to whether Wayne Rooney will be fit enough to take part in the World Cup, but the United boss admits he is not holding out much hope at the moment.

The 20-year-old striker's fractured metatarsal in his right foot is set to keep him out of action for six weeks, the exact period of time between now and the start of the tournament.

Sir Alex is devastated for his young protégé and believes his absence will be a "crippling blow" to England's chances in the competition if he fails to recover in time.

"When you see brave players staying down after a tackle you know it’s genuine and he’s in pain and that’s what I felt with Wayne," explained the United boss referring to the moment Rooney collapsed in agony at Stamford Bridge.

"At first we didn’t think it was too bad, but when we sent him for the scan it identified the problem and we realised what a blow it was for the boy and for England.

"Fortunately for us we'll only be without him for two games, but without doubt it’s a crippling blow for England.

"I spoke to Wayne on Saturday evening and he was obviously a bit down, but I told him these things happen. You never know but at the moment I doubt that he’ll take part [in the World Cup] because of the recovery time."

Sir Alex revealed he spoke with the England medical team just hours after Rooney sustained the injury and he will be keeping Sven Goran Eriksson up-to-date with any new developments.

"You never know but at the moment I doubt that he'll take part [in the World Cup] because of the recovery time."

Sir Alex Ferguson

"I’ve tried to get hold of Sven so I can give him as clear an opinion from us as possible because he’ll be reading a lot of stuff in the newspapers," explained Sir Alex.

"We’ve spoken to the England doctor and I think it’s important that I give as much as information as I can to Sven to make sure he’s absolutely clear on what road he can take.

"Wayne will be in plaster for the next few weeks and he’ll be having regular scans to see how it’s healing."

The same injury put paid to Rooney's Euro 2004 campaign and he was forced to limp out of England's quarter-final clash with Portugal which they subsequently lost after Rooney's departure.

"I would think this injury is even more of a killer-blow to him because he knows he’s missing major tournaments," declared Sir Alex.

"This time round it’s even worse because he’s more mature and is a more rounded player who has improved dramatically over the last two years. So it’s a real, real blow."

The hysteria which has greeted this latest set-back for Rooney has not gone down well with Sir Alex who wants some of the more experienced players to take the pressure off the United forward.

"I said a few weeks ago that I didn’t want to see this kind of pressure on a lad of twenty years of age," stated the Reds' boss.

"Other more experienced players such as David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville, should be taking the mantle.

"If England don’t have Wayne Rooney they will need to look at getting inspiration from other players."

Sir Alex was talking to Manchester United Radio.

Report by Gemma Thompson on the official site.

redrus

It's all the "Hairdryer's" fault anyway. Why didn't the tosser bring his best legs off after 80 minutes? I could understand if they were 1:0 down, but 3:0. Ferguson, you're a <deleted>.

And the bait was layed, put it away son, who pays his wages and payed 20 odd million to buy him........

redrus

What's that got to do with the price of eggs? Queen & country and all that.

[game4shame]

Joe Cole can fill his boots in the number 10 shirt with no problem,he's just as skillfull,maybe its a blessing Rooneys out,the expectation about him were far to much

Chelsea fan per chance!!?

Cole's a decent player but he doesn't have the all round game of Rooney IMO.

[chumbles]

Joe Cole can fill his boots in the number 10 shirt with no problem,he's just as skillfull,maybe its a blessing Rooneys out,the expectation about him were far to much

I can't help thinking its a bit of a blessing, yes Rooney is a world class player and it is gutting he won't be fit but all the hype would have been focused on him and the rest of the team would have been forgotten about, now everyone will have to pull together and we won't be relying on 1 individual.

Personally I would play Gerrard just of Owen and bring Beckham inside, then Wright Phillips or IMO Lennon should play on the right.

[taxexile]

Harsh medical reality is that Rooney has virtually no chance

By Henry Winter

(Filed: 03/05/2006)

daily telegraph.

Only two people can decide whether Wayne Rooney can go to the World Cup and they are not Sven-Goran Eriksson and Sir Alex Ferguson.

Only Dr Mike Stone, United's main physician, and Rob Swire, United's head physio, possess the professional expertise to rule on Rooney and his wrecked metatarsal. Everyone else, from managers, media and myriad tap-room debating societies, simply offer amateur opinions.

The moment any England star sustains an injury on a tournament's eve, the whole nation become such authorities on medicine that it is surprising to hear the country has a shortage of doctors and nurses. Punters and pundits, even managers, talk confidently about the length, or shortness, of recovery time for a footballer with a fracture to the fourth metatarsal.

Let's face the facts. Rooney is not a footballer now. He is a patient hobbling around on crutches, an important bone healing at its own pace, and he should be left in the hands of Stone and Swire, the specialists. Just as managers have sweated through courses to acquire their pro licences, so Stone and Swire have attended some of the finest medical schools to gain their qualifications.

This gives United's SAS the right to judge whether Rooney can possibly be fit for the daunting rigours of a World Cup. All the indications, taken in the cold light of a doctor's examination room, is that England's best player has no chance.

And so begins the delicate position-taking around Rooney. Eriksson, understandably, fervently wants such a talismanic talent in his squad and does not want to upset a devastated, and hugely popular international by making any statement that might be construed as hinting that he was out of the World Cup. So Eriksson, quite reasonably, ventures the observation that he will give Rooney "every chance" of locking horns with Ronaldinho, Michael Ballack and Thierry Henry this summer.

What else could Sven say? Even if the Swede knew Rooney had no chance he could hardly trample on a kid's dreams. Ferguson, for all his claymore-wielding and awareness that United pay Rooney's wages, is also sensitive to his leading player's immense desire to perform on the greatest stage of all. No fool he, Ferguson wants and needs Rooney appreciating that his manager and employers will do everything they can to get him fit.

Snidely, much is made of Ferguson's Scottish nationality, with the concomitant allegation that he cannot care for the cause of St George. Nonsense. Ferguson just thinks about what is best for United and for the player. If anyone has an agenda in all this it is Eriksson. England's head coach knows deep down that his chances of being deemed a success on this sceptical isle rest on Rooney defying medical science. Eriksson, who leaves the Three Lions' lair in July, can afford to gamble with Rooney. Ferguson cannot.

What should be simple issues invariably become heated, personality-based controversies when the interests of Ferguson's Old Trafford and Eriksson's Soho Square collide. Tensions over Rooney between Ferguson and Eriksson intensified because one of the pair forgot to inform the other that he had changed his mobile number.

After various, fruitless messages left on a deserted number, contact was finally established yesterday morning. This was 70 hours after the injury was suffered by Rooney, whose club and country are both sponsored by mobile-phone companies. Bring back pigeons.

Sensibly, the FA moved swiftly to dispel any suggestion of a "rift" between Eriksson and Ferguson. Depending on the imminent second scan, Eriksson will push to include Rooney in his initial squad and then look at the player properly when England descend on Carrington, United's training ground, before the two final warm-up matches at Old Trafford.

Eriksson will find Rooney limping around Carrington, going about his rehabilitation with Stone and Swire - the only men who should be allowed to decide whether Rooney makes the World Cup. And the word is no.

[Sing_Sling]

I don't like the kid and his antics, but the World Cup will be poorer without him and England's chances sverely diminished.

[LaoPo]

Sport News

Thursday 4 May, 2006 2:23pm

Rooney to use oxygen chamber

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Wayne Rooney will use an oxygen chamber to try to speed up his recovery from a broken foot.

Rooney is facing an anxious six weeks before learning whether he will be fit enough to go to the World Cup with England, with Sven-Goran Eriksson vowing to take the 20-year-old to Germany if at all possible.

Although he has expressed major doubts over whether Rooney will make it, Ferguson has pledged United will do everything possible to help the striker. He said: "There is no conclusive evidence that it (the chamber) does improve injuries but there is no evidence against it. It won't do any harm and everything is worth a try at this stage."

Ferguson confirmed Rooney suffered two breaks to the same metatarsal when he went over on his foot at Stamford Bridge on Saturday but said confirmation of the second break would have no effect on the player's recovery programme.

"The break he has got in the fourth metatarsal is a small fracture but the one slightly above it is nothing to worry about at all," he said. "It doesn't affect the recovery, there is no damage there at all."

Ferguson stated there would be no deadline placed on Rooney regarding his fitness for the World Cup.

Having reached agreement with Eriksson for the former Everton striker to continue his rehabilitation in Manchester, Ferguson feels Rooney's participation in the World Cup will be determined by further scans later in his recovery programme.

"You can't put a deadline on it," he said. "The scans will tell you everything.

"In a few weeks time we will send him back for another scan. If it has healed then we have the progress we want. If it has not healed, there is nothing you can do about it."

Copyright © Press Association Ltd 2006, All Rights Reserved.

LaoPo

[redrus]

Sir Alex unsure on Rooney's World Cup chances

1/5/06 2:36 PM

United Boss Devastated For Rooney

Sir Alex Ferguson is unsure as to whether Wayne Rooney will be fit enough to take part in the World Cup, but the United boss admits he is not holding out much hope at the moment.

The 20-year-old striker's fractured metatarsal in his right foot is set to keep him out of action for six weeks, the exact period of time between now and the start of the tournament.

Sir Alex is devastated for his young protégé and believes his absence will be a "crippling blow" to England's chances in the competition if he fails to recover in time.

"When you see brave players staying down after a tackle you know it’s genuine and he’s in pain and that’s what I felt with Wayne," explained the United boss referring to the moment Rooney collapsed in agony at Stamford Bridge.

"At first we didn’t think it was too bad, but when we sent him for the scan it identified the problem and we realised what a blow it was for the boy and for England.

"Fortunately for us we'll only be without him for two games, but without doubt it’s a crippling blow for England.

"I spoke to Wayne on Saturday evening and he was obviously a bit down, but I told him these things happen. You never know but at the moment I doubt that he’ll take part [in the World Cup] because of the recovery time."

Sir Alex revealed he spoke with the England medical team just hours after Rooney sustained the injury and he will be keeping Sven Goran Eriksson up-to-date with any new developments.

"You never know but at the moment I doubt that he'll take part [in the World Cup] because of the recovery time."

Sir Alex Ferguson

"I’ve tried to get hold of Sven so I can give him as clear an opinion from us as possible because he’ll be reading a lot of stuff in the newspapers," explained Sir Alex.

"We’ve spoken to the England doctor and I think it’s important that I give as much as information as I can to Sven to make sure he’s absolutely clear on what road he can take.

"Wayne will be in plaster for the next few weeks and he’ll be having regular scans to see how it’s healing."

The same injury put paid to Rooney's Euro 2004 campaign and he was forced to limp out of England's quarter-final clash with Portugal which they subsequently lost after Rooney's departure.

"I would think this injury is even more of a killer-blow to him because he knows he’s missing major tournaments," declared Sir Alex.

"This time round it’s even worse because he’s more mature and is a more rounded player who has improved dramatically over the last two years. So it’s a real, real blow."

The hysteria which has greeted this latest set-back for Rooney has not gone down well with Sir Alex who wants some of the more experienced players to take the pressure off the United forward.

"I said a few weeks ago that I didn’t want to see this kind of pressure on a lad of twenty years of age," stated the Reds' boss.

"Other more experienced players such as David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville, should be taking the mantle.

"If England don’t have Wayne Rooney they will need to look at getting inspiration from other players."

Sir Alex was talking to Manchester United Radio.

Report by Gemma Thompson on the official site.

redrus

It's all the "Hairdryer's" fault anyway. Why didn't the tosser bring his best legs off after 80 minutes? I could understand if they were 1:0 down, but 3:0. Ferguson, you're a <deleted>.

And the bait was layed, put it away son, who pays his wages and payed 20 odd million to buy him........

redrus

What's that got to do with the price of eggs? Queen & country and all that.

Have a word Jack and stop trying to wind me up.

If Rooney plays with an injury like this and takes a bad tackle from an Argie or anyone else who wants the hardman rep, it could ruin Rooney's career for United and England for ever. Not 6 bleedin weeks.

redrus