Reaction To Rooney's Record

Wayne Rooney has written his name in Manchester United’s illustrious history by overtaking a fellow club legend to become our all-time leading scorer.

The captain’s last-gasp free-kick in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Stoke City will live long in the memory, as he broke Sir Bobby Charlton’s long-standing record with his 250th goal in a United shirt.

Here is how a host of managers and players of the club both past and present, and Rooney himself, have reacted to the record-breaking moment…  
   
Wayne Rooney
“It's a great honour and I am really proud. It’s not just today, it’s from the first goal I scored for the club and it’s built up to this day.”

Sir Bobby Charlton
“I would be lying to say that I’m not disappointed to have lost the record. However, I can honestly say that I’m delighted for Wayne. He deserves his place in the history books.”

Sir Alex Ferguson
“I would like to say huge congratulations to Wayne on reaching this milestone. It is no mean feat to score so many goals and he breaks a record that has stood for over 40 years.”

Jose Mourinho
“He is obviously a legend in the history of the whole club, a legend in the history of English football, the record is in his pocket so I just want him now to be a normal player and try to score more goals for us.”

Ashley Young (@youngy18)
"Yes Wazza @WayneRooney! 250 goals! What an achievement to be @ManUtd's all time top scorer! #legend"

Andy Cole (@vancole9)
“Big congratulations Wayne Rooney on his 250th Man United goal and breaking the all time record!! Huge achievement…when’s the statue going up!!”

Gary Neville (@GNev2)
“Congratulations Wayne Rooney on an incredible achievement.”

Norman Whiteside (@NormanWhiteside)
“Well done Wayne Rooney great achievement, 250 goals for the best club in the world, respect.”

Bryan Robson (@bryanrobson)
“Congratulations Wayne Rooney fantastic achievement.”

Bastian Schweinsteiger (@BSchweinsteiger)
“An amazing goal today from a great team mate! Congrats on your all-time record Wayne Rooney.”

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