Out of touch
His request to leave Manchester United proves he posseses a stubborn nature to rival that of his legendary boss, Sir Alex Ferguson. Rooney's extraordinary demand for the club to more than double his wages, after a series of injuries and under-par performances, shows him to be hugely out of touch with the ordinary people who follow his every move.
Most fans can only dream of living such a gilded lifestyle as Rooney's. Yet, for him, it appears not to be enough.
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Hide AdHe would do well to remember that football is the people's game and in these troubled times there are people who scrimp and save to see him play. As a man who came from the humblest of backgrounds he should appreciate the life he has today.