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ROO: DON’T BLAME JOSE

Old Trafford legend says United’s failing stars should be taking the responsibi­lity for troubled season

- FROM MIKE ALLEN in Washington

WAYNE ROONEY claims Jose Mourinho is being made a scapegoat for underperfo­rming Manchester United stars.

The former Old Trafford skipper says it is time the players stood up to be counted as the Reds attempt to get their season back on track.

Rooney, now starring for American side DC United in the MLS, said: “The manager can do so much but then it is down to the players on the pitch to produce.

“Jose’s an easy target. For both the SSeerriaia­llNNo.o3. 63,30,3x1xx

 ??  ?? STAND UP & BE COUNTED Rooney reckons Reds’ flops should shoulder the blame for poor results, not boss Mourinho
STAND UP & BE COUNTED Rooney reckons Reds’ flops should shoulder the blame for poor results, not boss Mourinho

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