That’s some vision.
Post-match press conferences are always a heated affair, but today’s events at Old Trafford were always shaping up to be a little bit different, especially considering the frustrating afternoon that Manchester United had to endure against Bournemouth.
Despite creating a host of early chances and taking the lead through Marcos Rojo’s goal, United never looked entirely comfortable and were pegged back after Joshua King converted from the spot.
The big talking point of the first-half occurred in the final few minutes though as Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Tyrone Mings became embroiled in an ugly altercation. After the Bournemouth defender stamped on Ibrahimovic’s head, United’s top scorer almost instantly retaliated with an elbow to the defender’s face.
In the midst of the madness, Andrew Surman was sent-off. It’s fair to say that the referee, Kevin Friend, has had better matches.
Despite their numerical advantage, United failed to capitalise and pick up the three points as their supporters were left to endure another incredibly frustrating day – see United’s previous home matches against Stoke, Burnley or Arsenal for further proof.
The post-match press conference was fairly tumultuous and regarding the stamp, Rooney said that “It’s wrong in football. To try and stamp on a player’s head is wrong, there#s no place for it and I’m sure there will be punishment after,” he said.
He also stated that he was aware of the incident at the time before adding that “the one I seen (the stamp), I think it’s. You know, I’ve been on the end of studs to the head and it’s not nice. I’m sure the right punishment will be given”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic1nxICS0F8
Clip via –Â Everything Football
Following this interview, plenty of people were quick to point out one glaring flaw in Rooney’s view of the incident.
Rooney must have eyes in the back of his head if he knows Mings deliberately stamped on Zlatan pic.twitter.com/pW6oEJp5vM
— Tony Barrett (@TonyBarrett) March 4, 2017
Rooney just saying live on sky he seen the stamp as he was right there.eyes on the back of his head clearly!😂 pic.twitter.com/gbS5Bt3JUL
— Seà n (@seanspur) March 4, 2017
This is Rooney seeing the stamp….. Amazing vision for a human. pic.twitter.com/2FQJVRFfHT
— Stevo (@Stevo_j) March 4, 2017
