101 reasons why Wayne should remain a Red... 1: The richest club in the world and also Premier League champions. What’s not to like? 2: New manager, new start. 3: David Moyes wants you to stay. It’s nice to be wanted. 4: Reports are you have been chatting at each other’s houses. If you get on with the gaffer it’s half the battle won. 5: Fergie won’t be picking the team. 6: If you can rediscover your hunger and sharpness, you can hit new heights. 7: You said United needed to sign better players – they did and now the squad is arguably better equipped than it has been in years to go for the Champions League. 8: 99.99 per cent of professionals would give anything to play for United. 9: You’ve been integral to United’s success but they have been the making of you too. 10: Fergie went out on a limb for you when you signed your last contract in 2010. 11: Admirer Jose Mourinho is unlikely to be around for the long-term at Chelsea. 12: It’s Roman Abramovich who calls the shots at Stamford Bridge and he loses patience quicker than a gnat. 13: And thirdly, Fernando Torres went to Stamford Bridge a star and look what happened to him. 14: David Moyes, inset, has a six-year United contract – longevity and stability. 15: Arsenal? Do you seriously think you could match your United success there? 16: Talking of Arsenal they are not good enough for you are they Wayne? Plus, Arsene isn’t going to stay forever. 17: The challenge. Having been an integral part of Fergie’s success you could be a legend twice over under Moyes. 18: The World Cup is coming. Do you want the hassle of a move when England need you most? 19: The grass isn’t always greener. 20: Goals: You’re just 52 goals shy of equalling Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time record for the Reds. 21: 75,765. That’s the number of fans you play in front of at Old Trafford. 22: Speaking of the fans, forget a backlash – a simple statement reaffirming your desire and commitment to United will banish those worries. 23: Your team-mates. After nearly a decade at United, you’ve built up some lifelong friendships. 24: Trophies. There have been a few hasn’t there? 25: Money. The wages are too bad are they? 26: Do you really want the culture shock of moving the family abroad? 27: Creature comforts. They are here on tap Wayne here in sunny Manchester. Great food, great company, great scenery and a great place to ply your trade. 28: Revenge. Then there’s the chance to prove the doubters wrong. 29: The only way is down if you leave United we are told. Even Cristiano Ronaldo has struggled to win much silverware in the four years he has been away from Manchester. 30: Advice. A host of your United colleagues, both present and past, have been as one in urging you to stay put. 31: Attention. Some have wondered whether the arrival of Robin van Persie put you in the shade at United last season. Well by staying and knuckling down, all eyes will certainly be back on you. 32: Motivation. The last time you pondered on leaving United in the autumn of 2010 many wondered what the future would hold both for you and United. Well six months after signing your new contract, you helped United to become champions and reach the Champions League final. A repeat would be fine. 33: Peace of mind. If all the rumours and speculation are driving the rest of us round the bend, it can’t be doing much for your relaxation. 34: Respect. For some the easy thing to do would be to cut and run. But you are better than that Wayne. 35: Time. At 27, you are approaching the peak years of your career. It could take months if not longer to adjust to the upheaval of a move. 36: You are part of a club of legends. Best, Law, Charlton, Robson, Keane... Rooney? 37: You could help Moyes, the man who gave you your big break as a 16-year-old at Everton, win his first piece of silverware as a manager. 38: Longevity. It’s fair to say you have sacrificed much for United over the years by being moved around in various positions away from the centre of attack. But maybe Fergie’s tactical deployment will do you a favour down the line as it means you will be able to extend your career into your 30s. 39: Manchester is the world capital of football. 40: It even has the National Football Museum, with a record number of visitors. 41: The siren voices of the London-based media may be enticing you south Wayne – but just wait until you hit a bad patch in the capital. 42: Leave and the memory of all that you have achieved with United would be sullied by the manner of your departure. 43: Senior players such as Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand are coming to the end of their careers. United will soon be in need of a new Red leader. 44: The untimely hamstring injury that has forced you home from the tour of the Far East will remind you of why United believe they have the very best medical team. 45: As a proud northerner you can’t possibly want your sons Kai and Klay to be brought up as southerners, can you? 46: And no need to worry about getting the best schooling for them Wayne. Trafford still has some superb Grammar Schools while Manchester Grammar, William Hulme and others are also on your doorstep. 47: You have been the most requested player for interviews and sponsorship appearances on United’s current tour to Asia. That’s proof of how wanted you are at United. 48: This huge fanbase and the sell-out crowds in pre-season games should remind you of what a unique club you are part of. 49: United have another crop of exciting young players coming through. 50: And you could even develop an extra string to your bow by helping mentor those youngsters. 51: It may rain now and then up here in Manchester but surely the climate is much more to your liking than stuffy old London, let alone a sun-baked Spain. 52: Talking of Spain, all that factor 30 costs a fortune! 53: Alan Shearer’s Premier League record goal tally of 262 may be someway off but you’ve still time on your side. 54: A move abroad would also mean you would have hardly any time to keep a watchful eye on your racehorses. 55: You are known to be partial to dining out at Manchester’s Rosso. We’re sure they could conjure up a special dish to celebrate you re-affirming your commitment to United! 56: Bryan Robson says you should stay – and he’s a pretty good judge. 57: Ditto fellow former United greats Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke. 58: And Michael Owen only this week joined the chorus urging you to stay. 59: Regarding France, I can’t imagine you outside some high falutin cafe, sipping a latte or espresso – anyway you can do that at Costa in posh Hale. 60: In fact, is having a croissant really for you? Surely nothing beats the full English breakfast – complete with Bury black pudding? 61: Germany? The competition for top billing is pretty stiff there too with the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Mueller the main men. 62: Better the devil you know. 63: Is a foreign club a case of out of sight out of mind ahead of the World Cup? 64: Staying here you can forge a potent partnership with United colleague Danny Welbeck, who could well be your fellow main striker for the Three Lions. 65: Do you really want or need the hassle of learning a new language? As it is, some people in Manchester struggle a bit with your Scouse accent (only joking Wayne). 66: Joining a foreign team would mean changing your game as well as your language. 67: Coleen wouldn’t be too chuffed at having to travel so much with her blossoming fashion and TV career. 68: On a more personal front, you have done so much to change the image of our more follically challenged in this country with your transplant but would you get the same reaction abroard? 69: Continental football is based on tactical discipline. No licence to roam – where’s the fun in that? 70: You’ve smartened up a bit now you’re in the Cheshire set but we’re a bit sartorially challenged compared to our continental cousins. 71: Everyone was drooling this time last year about the thought of you linking up with Robin van Persie. Who’s to say that partnership won’t still set not just England but Europe alight? 72: Memories: Ask yourself will you ever get a better feeling on a football pitch than that overhead kick against City in 2011? 73: Baseball caps. They don’t really go for them on the continent Wayne. 74: Londoners. They don’t really care for northerners in the smoke! 75: While a host of your former colleagues have been urging you to stay put, a familiar face with England and United – Rio Ferdinand – has added to that chorus of approval for you to remain at United. Getting the message, Wayne? 76: Since 2007, you’ve won 13 trophies with United. Chelsea have won six, City three and Arsenal a big fat nothing. Stay at United and keep the trophies coming. 77: You are adored and admired by thousands of kids with your name on their United shirts. Don’t shatter their dreams. 78: ‘Roo’ is a great word for headlines! 79: Your admirer Mourinho may be the glamorous name in world management, but last season, he managed to alienate virtually the entire Real Madrid dressing room against him. 80: Jose’s allure is beginning to fade. And the Special One was hardly a connoisseur of free-flowing attacking football. 81: Don’t forget your younger brother John has just joined nearby Bury. You could pop along to Gigg Lane and watch him in action when United aren’t playing. 82: You’re a massive boxing fan and what’s more, Manchester is the British capital of the fight game. 83: Music is another passion. All the biggest acts come to the Manchester Arena. 84: How would you fancy being cooped up in London with the paparazzi making your life a misery 24/7? 85: Secluded Prestbury is just a relaxing 20 minute drive through leafy lanes to training at Carrington. 86: ...and what would you do on Halloween as you couldn’t just nip round to the home of wizardry at Alderley Edge without flying into Ringway if you left OT. 87: Coleen has more than enough on her plate looking after your young boys and her career, so why disrupt her routine as well as yours? 88: Moving is one of the most stressful times in a family’s life. 89: You and Coleen have just become parents again and have the support of both your families and friends just a short hop away down the East Lancs Road. 90: Lou Macari’s chip shop. ’Nuff said. 91: You have a golden chance to help fire United to what would be your sixth Premier League title. 92: The Hairdryer has been switched off. 93: With two years to go on your current deal there is plenty of time to earn another bumper package. 94: Stick around Wayne and, you never know, you could be reunited with your old chum Cristiano Ronaldo. 95: It’s been a feel-good sporting summer with Andy Murray winning Wimbledon and the British Lions winning in Australia. You could add to that (in the red half of Manchester at least) by staying put. 96: It would be difficult to shift the latest updates to your autobiography if you went off abroad. 97: With Ryan Giggs and Phil Neville on the United coaching staff there will be no shortage of friendly faces for advice and guidance. 98: It’s the massive step into the unknown for United without Fergie. Aren’t you intrigued to see how things will pan out? 99: In another year’s time you’ll be eligible for a testimonial. 100: Gary Neville knows you better than most and he says that you can achieve all that you want by staying. 101: Options are limited Wayne. Not many clubs can afford your transfer fee – or wages....gucci
Posted on: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 10:37:51 +0000
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