Decision Quote by Tony Dorsett

Rooney has those things that you cannot teach players - the positions he takes up just behind the front men is a European trait,

— John Toshack

The Rooney Rule is intended to give minorities an opportunity to sit down in front of ownership, but I think what it's turned into…

— Brian Flores

I understand the Rooney Rule and I understand why it is critical in America. I certainly think there are differences between the American system…

— Chris Hughton

Sometimes you look at footballers and think they're selfish or they don't bring a good image to society. But sometimes people underestimate footballers and…

— Juan Mata

The Rooney family, I'm just so appreciative they took a guy that nobody really wanted and they gave me a shot.

— Ryan Clark

In England, Rooney is a world-class footballer in the world.

— Paul Merson

The treatment of Wayne Rooney told me something about the way England fans view the national team.

— Sven-Goran Eriksson

We're so concerned about being polite in society, and rightfully so, that it carries over onto a football team. But on a good football…

— Scott Frost

Rooney is a good player, everybody knows his quality.

— Nicolas Anelka

You look at the way some of the big English players in the past, like Rooney and David Beckham, have been criticised and you…

— Sven-Goran Eriksson

In football there are lots of origins, cultures, religions and no one feels left out. We all play together and we are all friends.…

— Nicolas Anelka

Rooney's a legend. He's one of my favourite attackers of all time. He's a guy I really do look up to.

— Timothy Weah