Wayne could be a big pain
Updated On: 09 August, 2009 07:14 AM IST | | PA Sport
Ferguson wants Rooney to take over the goal-scoring mantle from Cristiano Ronaldo as Man United's season begins with the FA Cup Community Shield tie against Chelsea today
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Ferguson wants Rooney to take over the goal-scoring mantle from Cristiano Ronaldo as Man United's season begins with the FA Cup Community Shield tie against Chelsea today
Sir Alex Ferguson will hand Wayne Rooney a centre forward role this season after backing him to replace Cristiano Ronaldo at the top of Manchester United's goalscoring charts.
Rooney has been deployed in a variety of roles in recent years, with the England international often shifted out wide or into a deeper position.
But with Ronaldo having moved to Real Madrid, Ferguson needs to find another regular source of goals and he believes Rooney will relish the challenge.
The United boss said: "I don't think the responsibility of getting more goals will affect Wayne at all.
Mental strength
Sir Alex Ferguson will hand Wayne Rooney a centre forward role this season after backing him to replace Cristiano Ronaldo at the top of Manchester United's goalscoring charts.Rooney has been deployed in a variety of roles in recent years, with the England international often shifted out wide or into a deeper position.
But with Ronaldo having moved to Real Madrid, Ferguson needs to find another regular source of goals and he believes Rooney will relish the challenge.
The United boss said: "I don't think the responsibility of getting more goals will affect Wayne at all.
Mental strength
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