07/03/2011 14:59, Report by Ben Hibbs
Rooney is February's star man
Wayne Rooney is ManUtd.com’s Player of the Month for February. The Reds' no.10 may not have consistently reached 2009/10's heights this term, but last month he conjured some spectacular moments – most notably that overhead kick winner against Manchester City – to swing fans' votes in his favour.
Rooney notched 34.9 per cent of votes in our poll, beating Chris Smalling (24.6 per cent), Nemanja Vidic (22.7), Nani (16.8), and Patrice Evra, who propped up the nominees on 1.1 per cent.
The Reds striker faced stiff competition from defensive duo Nemanja Vidic - typically outstanding - and Chris Smalling, who seamlessly stepped into Rio Ferdinand’s boots. But Wayne provided stardust to light up the solid defensive displays.
He kicked off February with a rocket finish in the first minute of the first match, adding a second to ensure a 3-1 win over Aston Villa at OT, then he struck his unforgettable winner against City, acrobatically smashing the ball into the top corner, before adding a fourth February strike in the 4-0 win over Wigan. Continuing that form is vital to United's trophy assault.
