Everton nice Duncan Ferguson has revealed that he as soon as stopped Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney from becoming a member of Newcastle United. He claimed that he urged Rooney to attend for the Crimson Devils’ developments, who got here calling quickly.
Talking on the Stick To Soccer podcast, Ferguson said that Newcastle United have been thinking about signing Rooney in 2004. He defined how he managed to persuade the then-teenager to not soar on the supply. He mentioned (through Mirror):
“He was going to go to Newcastle, and I suggested him in opposition to that transfer, earlier than he went to Manchester United. I advised him that Newcastle was an ideal membership, but when United and Sir Alex Ferguson need you, you higher go.
“Alan (Shearer) and Wayne have been the most effective strikers I performed with. Wayne was solely younger on the time, however you may see the place he was going to get to – he was a high participant. I attempted to shrink back from Wayne – he was youthful than me, and he regarded as much as me like I used to be his hero. I used to be nervous that I wasn’t the most effective position mannequin – he’s the most important expertise in Britain – and if he bought in any bother, I’d get the blame for it.”
Wayne Rooney went on to hitch Manchester United for a reported price of just below £26 million and left as a membership legend. He scored 253 objectives in 559 matches for them earlier than returning to Everton in 2017.
Wayne Rooney admitted he wished Newcastle United transfer however waited for Manchester United
Wayne Rooney was additionally on the Stick To Soccer podcast and admitted that he was prepared to hitch Newcastle United. He added that the choice to maneuver to Manchester Unite got here up earlier than EURO 2004 and that modified his thoughts.
He mentioned (through Mirror):
“I knew it (becoming a member of United) was an possibility earlier than Euro 2004. I knew Manchester United wished to signal me. Everton have been actually struggling for cash on the time and I discovered they have been listening to provides from folks as effectively. They have been attempting to push me to signal for Chelsea as a result of they have been going to pay essentially the most cash. However, as soon as I knew United have been , I wished some affirmation that they did wish to signal me.
“It was 40 minutes from my residence, the place I grew up, as effectively and it was an ideal match for me. United truly wished to attend a yr, till the next yr, however then Newcastle got here into talks with Everton and with myself. I’d gone too far then. I couldn’t wait one other yr, I couldn’t keep one other yr at Everton, so I used to be ready to go to Newcastle for that yr.”
Wayne Rooney went on to play for Derby County and DC United earlier than calling it quits on his enjoying profession. He managed these two golf equipment, in addition to Birmingham Metropolis and Plymouth Argyle, however has did not impress.
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