Twitter Reacts To Rooney’s Record-Breaking Goal
Reuters / Darren Staples
Wayne Rooney created history on Saturday by scoring his 250th goal for Manchester United in all competitions, and thereby becoming the club’s all-time top goal scorer.
The Red Devils’ captain scored a goal against Stoke City in extra time to tie the game up at 1-1, and singlehandedly helped United secure a crucial point.
Following the draw, Rooney spoke to the media, stating: “It’s a great honour – I’m very proud. It’s difficult at the minute to be over-pleased because of the result – two points dropped. But in the grand scheme of things, it’s a great honour.
“It’s something I never expected when I joined the club. But I’m delighted and I’m very proud. It’s been great – we’ve been very successful and there’s more to come. I’m proud to play for this club and to be the all-time top scorer is a huge honour and is something that will live with me for the rest of my life.”
And like Rooney, the club fans as well as the Englishman’s teammates were delighted with the goal too, and congratulated the 31-year-old via social media.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Rooney’s 250th Manchester United goal:
When's the statue going up? #Legend pic.twitter.com/69v3dqqU1N
— BlameFootball (@blameFootball) January 21, 2017
Sir Bobby: "I'd be lying to say I’m not disappointed to lose the record. However, I can honestly say I’m delighted for Wayne. " #ROONEY250 pic.twitter.com/kLYJsK8Imw
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 21, 2017
Sir Alex: "Wayne thoroughly deserves his place in the history books and I'm sure he'll go on to score many more goals." #ROONEY250 pic.twitter.com/GSWBu7wZum
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/Fellaini/status/822866056242991104
Forget That Donald , Rooney just scored 250 goals for United … https://t.co/YP22G4HKwA
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) January 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/MOTDmag/status/822862628276080642
History. pic.twitter.com/HAgKkucKld
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) January 21, 2017
The away fans salute @manutd's record goalscorer @waynerooney #mufc #rooney #matchdaymac pic.twitter.com/alIXOho0Ez
— Full Time DEVILS (@FullTimeDEVILS) January 21, 2017
For all the criticism; Wayne Rooney is the all-time leading goalscorer for Man United and England. A certified great and a living legend.
— Jonas Giæver (@CheGiaevara) January 21, 2017
A huge congratulations to Wayne Rooney for becoming Manchester United's all-time top goalscorer. 250 goals. Top scorer for club and country.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) January 21, 2017
No one can deny that not only is Rooney a Manchester United legend, he is also a Premier League legend. Amazing achievement.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) January 21, 2017
What a goal from Wayne Rooney. What a way to become the top scorer of Manchester United. Not only a Utd legend but a Premier League legend.
— Sir Jenkinson (@theEpicGooner) January 21, 2017
Wayne Rooney con el Man United:
✓ 545 partidos
✓ 250 goles
✓ 5 Premier League
✓ 1 FA Cup
✓ 1 UCL
✓ 2 League Cup
✓ 4 Community Shield
✓ 1 CWC pic.twitter.com/tL1vL7Q6Zr— Mr. Marco (@MrMarcoFutbol) January 21, 2017
Watched an 18 year old Wayne Rooney score a hattrick against Fenerbache in 2004 and never thought I'll see this day. Take a bow son. Tears.
— Lisa Johnson (@girlmanutd) January 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/DeanJonesBR/status/822849305748901888
ROONEY!!! YOU FUCKING BEAUTY!!!!!
— Patrick (Pa) Ward (@Pa_Ward1) January 21, 2017
A club record 250th goal for Wayne Rooney and a very, very important one #mufc
— James Ducker (@TelegraphDucker) January 21, 2017
can't even type! Rooney i fucking love you
— Tobi (@Tobjizzle) January 21, 2017
WAYNE ROONEY. GREATEST OF ALL TIME.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) January 21, 2017
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