Dean Saunders suggested that West Ham should have signed Wayne Rooney, when speaking exclusively to talkSPORT on Monday morning (12 August, 9.30am), and some West Ham fans took to Twitter in reaction to the Welshman’s remarks.
The Hammers splashed out £45 million on Sebastien Haller. They also brought in Pablo Fornals for around £24 million.
Both players have come in from foreign leagues, so it will most likely take them quite some time to acclimatise to the ferocious pace of the Premier League.
Wayne Rooney (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP/Getty Images)
And Saunders suggested that West Ham missed a trick not signing Wayne Rooney instead, when speaking exclusively to talkSPORT on Monday morning (12 August, 9.30am):
“Ryan Giggs played in the middle of midfield for Man United at 38. Once you’ve got class, it’s permanent. I think he’d get in West Ham’s team.”
“I think he can still play in the Premier League for a couple of years. His experience, his brain and his actual talent, he could still get a game.
“Ask West Ham fans, who’ve had signings who cost loads of money and contributed nothing, who they’d rather have lining up on Saturday.”
Rooney will be linking up with Derby County in January instead. And it seems as though the 33-year-old still has plenty left to offer at the very highest level.
He is vastly experienced in playing in the Premier League, and might have been a really useful option for West Ham.
Do Hammers fans agree, however?
Who are these signings that have contributed nothing, exactly?
— Brownie (@WestHamMatters) August 14, 2019
I would rather have haller. Saunders is a nutcase
— Dave Lambourne (@Lambo1966) August 14, 2019
Think he is confusing us with Villa.
— Mike Hare (@mhare641) August 14, 2019
No idea what he’s going on about the silly fool.
Is he basing that on one game against Man city?
Always thought he was a know nothing out of date pundit .
— R. JONES ☆ (@RockyWhu) August 14, 2019
Haller was quality even in the loss so even more stupid if he has just gone by that one game .
— R. JONES ☆ (@RockyWhu) August 14, 2019
I wanted Haller for years for us.
In my opinion with his ability he should prove to be one of the best strikers in the whole league.
— R. JONES ☆ (@RockyWhu) August 14, 2019
5 years ago maybe
— Heavenly Haller (@HeavenlyHaller_) August 14, 2019
Haller has played 90 mins against best team in Europe. Don’t let the truth get in the way of a good story, Dean!
Much prefer @talkSPORT back when Tom Watt, @StanCollymore etc. were on. Proper insight. They try too hard 2 be outrageous now to get ahead of blogs and social media
— James Reading (@JReadingAloud87) August 14, 2019
All of our big money signings have worked out not sure what is he on about
— Jurac (@54fc875286444f7) August 14, 2019
Does this prat think Rooney would have made any difference to our attack Saturday ? 😳🤣😂
— The WEST HAM (A)WAY (@WESTHAM_AWAY) August 14, 2019
Ummmmmm……no thanks Dean!
— John (@JohnPHooper) August 14, 2019
He’s talking out his arse as per usual
— Sky Blue Future (@OurTimeIsNow6) August 14, 2019
Dean Saunders is an idiot. So many clueless pundits in the media. He’s top 3.
— I am West Ham Van (@WesthamVan1) August 14, 2019
So it seems quite conclusive. Many West Ham fans are actually happy that their club signed Haller instead of Rooney.
And it’s not the first time Saunders has been wide of the mark with his comments!