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Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Rooney takes just 60 seconds to prove Fergie book revelations will not derail his recent form.

David Moyes insisted Wayne Rooney would not be distracted by revelations in Sir Alex Ferguson’s book – and, in front of the former boss, it took just 60 seconds for the in-form striker to prove so.
With Ferguson watching from the stands for Manchester United’s visit of Real Sociedad, Rooney set about the opposition from the off.
Slaloming his way between three blue-and-white obstacles before fashioning space for a shot inside the area, Rooney was only denied a goal-of-the-season contender by the width of a post.
Watching brief: Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson chats to former chief executive David Gill during Wednesday's game with Real Sociedad at Old Trafford
Watching brief: Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson chats to former chief executive David Gill during Wednesday's game with Real Sociedad at Old Trafford

Happy: Ferguson looked relaxed before kick-off
Happy: Ferguson looked relaxed before kick-off

On the run: Wayne Rooney took just 60 seconds to carve open to Sociedad defence in the build-up to United's opener
On the run: Wayne Rooney took just 60 seconds to carve open to Sociedad defence

Going for goal: Rooney dispatches his shot only to see it strike the woodwork
Going for goal: Rooney dispatches his shot only to see it strike the woodwork

Own goal: Rooney's brilliance led to Inigo Martinez putting through his own net
Own goal: Rooney's brilliance led to Inigo Martinez putting through his own net

But, when the ball rebounded, the hapless Inigo Martinez could only turn into his own net for what was the quickest Champions League goal this season at 69 seconds.
That proved the only goal of the game as United stayed top of Group A on seven points.
On Tuesday, Ferguson, writing in his new autobiography, had suggested that Rooney struggled to remain in peak condition compared to players like Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo.
And the Scot also confirmed that Rooney had asked to leave the club at the end of last season, adding that the player's agent, Paul Stretford, was the one who contacted then chief executive David Gill about a move.
But United boss Moyes said that Rooney would not be distracted by the book.
Asked if he had any concerns about repercussions, Moyes said: ‘None. I think Wayne is completely focused on his football. He has been since the first day of pre-season. He is in good form, looking after himself and playing well.'

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