Rooney scored, caused us loads of problems both games and hit the crossbar with a screamer, he was only 16 at the time while most other players were 18 or 19.
...Given there is no money this season, Bruce has to be seen to develop young talent.
Villa were far better than Everton, but Rooney was the most promising player over the two legs.
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on June 13, 2017, 12:55:39 AMVilla were far better than Everton, but Rooney was the most promising player over the two legs.Rooney was good but my main memory is the Moore brothers were fantastic particularly Stefan.Didn't he score a wonder goal around the same time as Rooney in the premier league? He quickly drifted down the leagues after we let him go.Luke Moore is still only about 32 now. More disappointed in him as I thought he showed some good potential in MON's first season but he too drifted away after injury and falling out of favour.Hunger is everything for young players really. Rooney, Cahill and even Gabby coming through had it, the Moore brothers probably didn't.