The English Football Thread

14232949 · 12-28-2013, 12:46 PM

Here's an unrelated note, and I know he wasn't even playing today but I've been thinking about this, do you guys think Wayne Rooney will eventually top Alan Shearer as the Premier League's All Time Top Scorer?

Shearer hit 260 in 441 appearances before retirement.
Rooney currently sits on 165 in 361 appearances.

Shearer had a superior goal scoring ratio, with a 58.9% chance of scoring per appearance as opposed to Rooney's 45.7%
However, Rooney is still only 28 and arguably could have another 8 years left in him.

Shearer played the more classic center forward role and was an out and out attacker, who would rarely stray out of the opposition's half and had an exceptional set piece record, whereas Rooney has been known to sit deeper and has found himself utilized in different roles (much to his chagrin at times)
But I've got to believe I think in the next (potentially) 8 years Rooney could hit 96 goals which would make him the all time top scorer.

What do you guys reckon?

12-28-2013, 12:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	Here's an unrelated note, and I know he wasn't even playing today but I've been thinking about this, do you guys think Wayne Rooney will eventually top Alan Shearer as the Premier League's All Time Top Scorer? Shearer hit 260 in 441 appearances before retirement. Rooney currently sits on 165 in 361 appearances. Shearer had a superior goal scoring ratio, with a 58.9% chance of scoring per appearance as opposed to Rooney's 45.7% However, Rooney is still only 28 and arguably could have another 8 years left in him. Shearer played the more classic center forward role and was an out and out attacker, who would rarely stray out of the opposition's half and had an exceptional set piece record, whereas Rooney has been known to sit deeper and has found himself utilized in different roles (much to his chagrin at times) But I've got to believe I think in the next (potentially) 8 years Rooney could hit 96 goals which would make him the all time top scorer. What do you guys reckon?