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Manchester United have named Wayne Rooney as the club's new captain
following the departure of Nemanja Vidic.
Rooney has been given the armband on a permanent basis by new boss
Louis van Gaal, with Darren Fletcher named as vice-captain.
The England man is also believed to be among the candidates for the
Three Lions' captaincy, with Steven Gerrard having retired from
international duty.
But while some Manchester United fans seem pleased at the
responsibility handed to the striker, many have hit out at Van Gaal's
decision, pointing at Rooney's less-than-impressive disciplinary
record and previous transfer requests.
Rooney was always going to be captain. He made sure of that the
last time he bent us over a barrel.—
Gaz (@CantonaManc) August 12, 2014
Rooney as captain? Really? huh ok Man Utd—
Shayna Jay (@ShaynaJay_) August 12, 2014
Rooney handed in a transfer request twice, got the payrise he
wanted & didn't deserve, now he's captain. Modern day football
everyone.—
LouisWakefield ✌ (@Wakeyyy) August 12, 2014
Don't care if it goes against flow, I'm really disappointed Rooney
is the new captain. He will let us down at some point that's
guarenteed—
Michael Barton (@mrmichaelbarton) August 12, 2014
Wayne Rooney is no skipper. Brit press pushed their agenda. Score
for them. Symbolic gesture by Louis #ManUtd—
Gosiame Legoale (@Ghost1609) August 12, 2014
CAPTAIN ROONEY? United really haven't got any better alternatives nuh?—
Black·ol·o·gy (@TheLegendOfDad) August 12, 2014
Wayne Rooney has got four days to learn the difference between
heads and tails.—
JTF (@Tsarcastic_) August 12, 2014
I'm not sure I'd have given Rooney the captaincy. Two transfer
requests doesn't ooze loyalty and honour to me. Basic captains
credentials—
James Hall (@James_Hall92) August 12, 2014
Tbh I thought Rooney would be lucky to survive Van Gaals
appointment never mind get the captaincy. A player who has been on a
steady decline—
Neil Turner (@neil_t_75) August 12, 2014
Tbh I'd of given it to Fletcher, we've run out of bargaining chips
the next time Rooney throws his toys out his pram and demands a
transfer—
Arron Scrace (@_Scracey) August 12, 2014
Not comfortable with Rooney being captain. Can't fault him for
commitment on the pitch, you can however fault him for 2 transfer
requests.—
Kevin Ashford™ (@KevinAshford7) August 12, 2014
