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‘Roo return would be patronising’
- Updated: October 30, 2016
Wayne Rooney returning to Everton on a lucrative contract would patronise fans, according to the Sunday Supplement panel.
Ronald Koeman fuelled suggestions the United club captain could return to where he began his career when the Dutchman admitted he would be pleased to have him back at Goodison Park.
However, the Sunday Supplement panel suggested indulging the 31-year-old in the twilight of his career by offering him a lucrative deal would actually be insulting to Everton supporters, who they said were left feeling betrayed when Rooney left the club in 2004.
The Times’ Alyson Rudd said: “Wouldn’t it be a bit patronising for Everton fans that Rooney was too good for Everton at the start of his career when he needed nurturing but comes back at the end of his career when he needs indulging?
“I wouldn’t go for that as an Everton fan.”
“He would have to be easily, hands down, the highest paid player in Everton’s history to return,” said The …
