I would love to see Rooney back in a Metros uniform. In his first year he had 8 goals and that was for only half a season before Mondelo replaced with the talentless and fat Vega. Rooney went to Miami and made a name for himself. Bradley and Rooney know each other from the NY regional team and I think he has the same thinking as Bradley does. Plus, he has a great attitude and work ethic.
I agree with you guys, I always thought it was a shame that we lost him. But wouldn't it be counter productive to sign him... we have more than enough players that play in central midfield right now. Wouldn't he happer the development of one of our new draftees?
ahh the good old days of rooney and daughtery, the wc 98 year........he'll be great as an insurance policy on the bench
Mondelo got rid of Dougherty, not Rooney. Rooney was cut by Bora after the 2nd game of 99 along with John Wolyniec and Jim Manganello. Dougherty retired after his past season in Pittsburgh with the Riverhounds of the A-League.
Not a chance. Joseph has the potential to be a real star in MLS. No way the Revs would part with him.
I heard that Rooney and Bradley were talking down in FL. HE has been a leader on every team he's played for and sets a good example for the young kids coming up. Unlike most of the "superstars". At his salary - I estimate to be around $100k would be a bargain. He can still play and produce. If it was my choice between Richie Williams and Rooney I wouldn't hesitate in picking Rooney.
No way is he worth 100K. He's old, has no "upside", and his only assets is his tough style of play which at his age he cant do as good anymore and hasn't done well since his days in Florida. He's worth about 30K IMO, which is what he's going to make if he doesnt sign with MLS, so either way you look at it we shouldnt be offering him 100K or anywhere near that.
Re: Re: Jim Rooney? At most 30K as a non-MLS soccer player perhaps. I once read that he is an electrician. They certainly make more than 30K.
Re: Re: Re: Jim Rooney? Not for 2 hours of work a day. He'll have to work 9-5 5 days a week to make that. Right now hes running a few miles and playing a kids game for 2 hours a day. Which would YOU take? And if he doesnt take a low ball offer, F him.
It would be hard to get Rooney. He was on the Revs books at $90K. They were reportedly looking to dish him to the Mutts, but the caveat was that he took a cut to $60k grease the deal. No happenings [He could share his expertise at Loew's or Home Depot and make that and not have to pay a rent and a mortgage ]. For now, Rooney's chilling at his crib in Fort Lauderdale, which is most likely where he'll remain.
first of all, Rooney is no way near to old. 34 for some reason is now to old? Its called work rate and desire to win and work for your teammates. Everywhere he seems to go, he becomes the captain and team leader. Obviously he has a personality that coaches, young players , and the stars seem to respect which is'nt an easy thing to do. Now with all the young draft picks we got I think players such as Rooney would be a great role model for them as well as push them to become better pros. I just think that his toughness, distribution of the ball, leadership would be a welcome addition not to mention without the big egos we have had in the past. He's also a NY guy.
Rooney would be worth the 60k it took to sign him, IMO, because it might just signal the return of 'Sylvain', whose first stint dishing the inside dirt on the old Metrofan.com was so memorable. With Jeff Bradley having vanished without trace into some black hole of 80's film nostalgizing and being 'The Reporter' for 'The Magazine', we could use some sort of fraternal Metromole around here.
Most memorable Rooney moment: US Open Cup vs Miami in 2000 I think. Miami beats us in extra time. As we are leaving the stadium some old man with an infant on his shoulders and his family around him starts yelling at me and a few other people. Cactus 14DT goes after him, has to be held back, and curses the guy off to his face with the baby on his shoulders. Turns out it was Rooney's dad with Rooney's newborn son on his shoulder.