He took staples to the head from a gun just so he could play on for the Red Devils, but it seems even that wasn't enough to mute the critics as United played out a 0-0 draw with Manchester City.
The striker was treated on the side of the pitch after an accidental collision with City's Vincent Kompany drew a considerable amount of blood. Viewers however, were more preoccupied with his goalless performance and the anonymity of his play.
Wayne Rooney's career has gone straight downhill since he got his hair transplant
— Tom Mellor (@BigLaquisha) October 25, 2015
OUCH! Wayne #Rooney bleeding from his hair transplant... pic.twitter.com/6Sh0Tbt71j
— Betfair (@Betfair) October 25, 2015
It was a lackluster affair with City profiting something out of it by using the solitary point to go top of the Premier League table in their third 0-0 meeting with United in competitive history. But it wasn't just Rooney who couldn't impose himself on proceedings. Wilfried Bony failed to step up as an adequate replacement for Sergio Aguero while Yaya Toure had a forgettable outing at number 10.
QUIZ: How closely were you watching Manchester United v Manchester City? https://t.co/9brgQMTAst pic.twitter.com/Vp2ZzunAyK
— Man City Poznan (@ManCityPoznan) October 25, 2015
Jesse Lingard rattled the crossbar and Joe Hart parried away a Chris Smalling shot to keep the sides locked in a stalemate and aside from a Juan Mata penalty appeal, this game lacked energy and intent.
But alas, the wounded Wayne Rooney was the unfortunate one to receive the cutting remarks from online commentators.
Hi @WayneRooney. Can you do us all a favour and go back to Everton? Thanks.
— Ryan (@Ryan__W) October 25, 2015
Wayne Rooney finding a new way to keep his hair on pic.twitter.com/ZGVeAMYXZ6
— David Eaves (@davideaves1971) October 25, 2015
Everyone has been dropped for under performing except Wayne Rooney. pic.twitter.com/ze6dPBcva0
— Sarmad (@Beardaestro) October 25, 2015
55% passing accuracy for Wayne Rooney. No shots on target. No chances created. Lost possession five more times than any other player.
— Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) October 25, 2015
Now he's 30, Wayne Rooney needs to get his hair transplants done a lot more regularly. #ManchesterDerby https://t.co/EYly9Sw0bq
— Boylesports (@BoyleSports) October 25, 2015
Manchester police enforcing a "no persistent standing" rule at Old Trafford. Insert own joke about likely effect on Wayne Rooney's afternoon
— Barney Ronay (@barneyronay) October 25, 2015
Wayne Rooney’s game by numbers vs. Man City: 55% pass accuracy 0 shots on target 0 chances created 0 take ons pic.twitter.com/5abBiivr2z
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) October 25, 2015
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