Watch Wayne Rooney's stunning bicycle kick goal Video Feb 12

England soccer star Wayne Rooney decided to throw his hat in the ring for goal of the year Saturday.


The Internet is buzzing after Rooney's stunning bicycle kick goal helped lead Manchester United to a 2-1 win over Premier League rival Manchester City at Old Trafford.

In the 77th minute, Rooney - who had scored only five times all season for United - took to the air and delivered Nani's right-wing cross into the top corner of the net as City keeper Joe Hart watched helplessly from his spot.

"I saw it coming over and I thought why not? Nine times out of 10 they go into the stand," Rooney told Sky Sports.

Goal of the year? His coach says think bigger. Alex Ferguson called it the greatest strike he's seen in 25 years at Old Trafford.

"We've had some fantastic goals here but in terms of execution ... you'll never see that."

Rooney's teammate Rio Ferdinand - who was on the sidelines with an injury - offered up his reaction on Twitter.

Source : Daily News