To be honest it's just bad man management from the cave slug. You can't say a player's not for sale, and then the following day indicate they're a mere bandaid for the squad. Telling Rooney that his duties basically amount to wiping RVP's arse during a time when two other big clubs have shown serious interest in him is just dense.
Agreed.
What's the point of coming out to the media and saying that he'll need Rooney when RVP gets injured. It's in very poor taste.