Since coming from Everton in 2004, Rooney was mengeksesekusi penalty 28 times while playing with the Red Devils. Of all occasions, he missed a ball into the net eight times.
One example kagagalan Rooney when a penalty occurs when Manchester United face West Ham United in the match FA Cup third round replay middle of last month.
Rooney has often failed to take advantage of a penalty, then it is advisable to give it a chance to Robin van Persie. One suggestion that came from the former captain of the 'Red Devils', Roy Keane.
Rooney is aware of the goals of the white point can greatly determine the outcome of the game, then decided to give it a chance for Van Persie. He admitted the decision was a personal consideration.
"To be honest it was my choice. Was not good enough. I talked to the manager (Sir Alex Ferguson) and I mentioned that I wanted to say on Van Persie and told him that he could take the penalty kick," Rooney said on the club's official website.
"At a club like this, failing to execute two penalties as I did and not on target, it's not good," he said.
