Controversial Swindon Town boss Paolo Di Canio has been publicly criticised by Gillingham Manager Andy Hessenthaler following the Italians comments about Gills Winger Luke Rooney.
Gillingham midfielder Rooney, who is yet to agree a new contract with the Kent based club, has started 12 matches for the Gills this season but his refusal to sign a contract extension has prompted interest from Di Canio. Speaking to the Swindon Advertiser he said, “In my opinion Rooney, even if he can sometimes lose discipline, is one player I like, but I can't say much more because I don't know what the situation is at Gillingham. He is one of three or four wingers I would have, even if I have very good wingers here already.”
The former West Ham United striker’s remarks have outraged Hessenthaler, who has questioned Di Canio’s managerial style. Hessenthaler told BBC Radio Kent: “I'm certainly not a manager who will talk about other teams' players who are under contract. I'm disappointed he's talking about Luke, that's not my style.”
Despite leaving Rooney out of the Gills squad, Hessenthaler has wholeheartedly expressed that the Winger is still part of his plans. He added, “Luke is still our player, we believe we've made him a good offer, but we've reached a stalemate, this is the stance the chairman and I have decided to take on him at the moment, we hope things will change.”
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