johncolt 0 Posted October 11, 2016 Wayne Rooney played his first England game at, I think, 17. Why are the Murphy''s still being referred to as ''youngsters'' ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,515 Posted October 11, 2016 It''s a good question - I think Rooney''s physique made the transition to the men''s game easier than for a lot of youngsters. You only have to see the difference in the physique and stature of the Murphys in the last few months to see that they are much more up to the task than they were than even a year ago. All players develop differently, but Rooney was an exception, not many like him physically at the age he broke into the first team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari_2 0 Posted October 11, 2016 Well there''s a hell of a lot of difference between Rooney and most other players at 17. I read somewhere that the average age for a player breaking into a Premier League side nowadays is 23. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted October 11, 2016 The Murphy boys aren''t bald yet, youth on their side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,453 Posted October 11, 2016 ....because they are young? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,351 Posted October 11, 2016 Last time I saw Ken Brown he still called me ''boy''... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johncolt 0 Posted October 11, 2016 Yes, it is probably the physique. Apologies about the apostrophe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 995 Posted October 11, 2016 To be fair to Rooney his footballing ability also had a lot to do with it. I remember a 16 year old Tom Huddlestone playing against Norwich, he was a very big unit and talented but has not had the same success as Rooney....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul101 91 Posted October 12, 2016 a lot of players dont start first team football till they are 25 ish but then people on here say players are over the hill and past it at 29 so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GPs Beard 0 Posted October 13, 2016 Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB"]To be fair to Rooney his footballing ability also had a lot to do with it. I remember a 16 year old Tom Huddlestone playing against Norwich, he was a very big unit and talented but has not had the same success as Rooney......Once Tom is the new James Bond I doubt he will even give playing Footie a second thought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted October 14, 2016 He''s a night manager in a hotel now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buh 0 Posted October 14, 2016 Players are ready when they are readyShould Grant Holt have been written off because he wasn''t playing for England at 18? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites