Spanish Fly Guy is not blessed with a sense of perspective. "Wayne Rooney = world's worst role model in the world ever. People like Wayne Rooney should be castrated," he fumes on Red Issue, "The United Fanzine". And this from the striker's fans. But for every spittingly irate Man U supporter laying into the 19-year-old, there is another praising him for the restraint he showed, like Choccy's Beard, contributing to the Official Wayne Rooney - WTF thread. "I think he did well not to swear at the ref ... it was obviously his aggression coming through in claps."
Many fans are quick to point out that Kim Milton Nielsen was the same ref who sent off David Beckham during England's 1998 World Cup match against Argentina. Javeo, on the official United website, lays into Nielsen. "Applause to Rooney ... Kim Milton Nielsen was absolutely diabolical last night. Not with just Rooney's booking but with every little thing that went on the pitch from corners to throw-ins and tackles." To which Phil replies: "Yeah some hero. Great example for the kids who worship him." Javeo: "Kids do not worship him. They think he's Mr Burger King." Phil: "Ok, fat kids worship him."
Anita Nigam makes astrological predictions of the outcomes of sporting events. She tells Rooney's fortune on Soccerphile. "Predictions are on the basis of the Moon Chart," she cautions, but goes on: "He will perform best for his club in English Premier League and his whole club and teammates will feel proud of him. He will achieve some remarkable success in football. He will shine like a star." Any other charts available?
