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Wayne Rooney

Lampard vs Arteta: Managers of a forgotten generation
Sport
/ 29 July 2020

Lampard vs Arteta: Managers of a forgotten generation

Two of football’s youngest coaches are competing for one of its highest honours. This tells us something about how the Premier League appoints manager

By Luke Feltham
Red Devils have found their superstar
Article
/ 10 March 2020

Red Devils have found their superstar

In Bruno Fernandes the club have finally found that talismanic midfield playmaker to build a team around

By Eyaaz Matwadia
The nightmare of Christmas
Article
/ 20 December 2018

The nightmare of Christmas

Premier League teams play on average one game every three days during the jam-packed period

By Luke Feltham
EPL preview: On-pitch wars, off-pitch twars
Article
/ 8 September 2017

EPL preview: On-pitch wars, off-pitch twars

Sideshows aside, the main pretenders to the league throne go head to head this weekend

By Luke Feltham
Rooney picks his own sunset
Article
/ 25 August 2017

Rooney picks his own sunset

After 13 years of playing for England, the goal-scoring scrapper is opting out on his own terms

By Steve Griffiths
The biggest losers of the English Premier League
Article
/ 19 May 2017

The biggest losers of the English Premier League

The winner takes all, so why not kick those who failed to live up to expectations while they’re down?

By Luke Feltham
Martial warned to prove his worth
Article
/ 21 April 2017

Martial warned to prove his worth

The status of Martial is of particular interest, as United must pay his former club AS Monaco a further £8.5-million the next time he scores a goal.

By Staff Reporter
Rooney raring to go – for England and Mourinho
Article
/ 3 June 2016

Rooney raring to go – for England and Mourinho

Although Rooney won’t be playing under Mourinho until United’s pre-season tour of China, he has stated his enthusiasm for the world-class manager.

By Tom Williams
Rooney, records … and respect
Article
/ 7 September 2015

Rooney, records … and respect

On the verge of breaking several scoring records, does the England striker deserve more acclaim?

By Daniel Taylor
Van Gaal: Changes taking effect as Man United trounces Liverpool
Article
/ 15 December 2014

Van Gaal: Changes taking effect as Man United trounces Liverpool

The win, secured by goals from Rooney, Mata and van Persie, was United’s sixth in a row and galvanised their grip on third place in the table.

By Staff Reporter
Rooney says sorry for England World Cup flop
Article
/ 21 June 2014

Rooney says sorry for England World Cup flop

Wayne Rooney on Saturday apologised to England fans for the country’s disastrous exit from the World Cup after two defeats.

By Staff Reporter
Rooney hits back at media after World Cup criticism
Article
/ 17 June 2014

Rooney hits back at media after World Cup criticism

Forward Wayne Rooney has criticised media who questioned his form and speculated that that he’d been relegated to training with the England reserves.

By Staff Reporter
Wayne Rooney calls for unity at Man United
Article
/ 11 January 2014

Wayne Rooney calls for unity at Man United

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has urged fans to remain behind the team as the faltering English champions seek to pull out of a tailspin.

By Sapa Afp
Rooney to miss out on Man United, Swansea City cup tie
Article
/ 4 January 2014

Rooney to miss out on Man United, Swansea City cup tie

Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney will sit out the FA Cup meeting with Swansea City over the weeekend due to a groin injury, says manager David Moyes.

By Sapa Afp
Moyes: No pressing need for new Rooney contract
Article
/ 2 December 2013

Moyes: No pressing need for new Rooney contract

Despite Wayne Rooney’s fine form, Manchester United boss David Moyes says there aren’t urgent plans to offer the soccer player a new contract.

By Tom Williams
Ferguson autobiography addresses issues with Beckham
Article
/ 22 October 2013

Ferguson autobiography addresses issues with Beckham

A decade after kicking a boot at David Beckham’s head, Sir Alex Ferguson has used his autobiography to criticise the star’s pre-occupation with fame.

By Rob Harris
Moyes: Rooney had ‘gone soft’
Article
/ 21 September 2013

Moyes: Rooney had ‘gone soft’

David Moyes revealed in an interview with MUTV that he was worried about Wayne Rooney’s condition when he started as Manchester United’s coach.

By Staff Reporter
Rooney ready for Manchester derby
Article
/ 20 September 2013

Rooney ready for Manchester derby

Wayne Rooney may not be quite ready to declare that he has found renewed happiness at Manchester United, but he definitely looks content.

By Louise Taylor
Rooney’s new lease on life under Moyes
Article
/ 18 September 2013

Rooney’s new lease on life under Moyes

Manchester united coach David Moyes believes that Wayne Rooney can still achieve more after 200 goals for the team.

By Sonia Oxley
Moyes to wait to decide on Rooney’s return after injury
Article
/ 14 September 2013

Moyes to wait to decide on Rooney’s return after injury

David Moyes will wait until the last minute before deciding if Wayne Rooney can return from his head injury in United’s clash against Crystal Palace.

By Steve Griffiths
Wenger coy on Arsenal’s interest in Mata, Rooney
Article
/ 28 August 2013

Wenger coy on Arsenal’s interest in Mata, Rooney

Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger has expressed admiration for Juan Mata, but he was reluctant to reveal the extent of interest in the Chelsea midfielder.

By Tom Williams
Mourinho: Moyes to blame for Rooney’s woes
Article
/ 26 August 2013

Mourinho: Moyes to blame for Rooney’s woes

Chelsea manager José Mourinho says his Man United counterpart David Moyes should shoulder the blame for Wayne Rooney’s desire to leave Old Trafford.

By Reuters
A United front against Rooney
Article
/ 15 August 2013

A United front against Rooney

Caving in to his transfer demand would strengthen a major rival and set José Mourinho on the path to the Premier League title.

By Daniel Taylor
Rooney transfer eclipses anticipated Scotland-England game
Article
/ 13 August 2013

Rooney transfer eclipses anticipated Scotland-England game

England’s manager will hope his side can banish the Wayne Rooney transfer sideshow from sports pages by beating Scotland in this week’s friendly.

By Tom Williams
Moyes set for first competitive match as United coach
Article
/ 11 August 2013

Moyes set for first competitive match as United coach

David Moyes will take charge of his first competitive game as Manchester United manager when his new club tackle FA Cup winners Wigan Athletic.

By Tom Williams
Man United rejects another Chelsea bid for Rooney
Article
/ 5 August 2013

Man United rejects another Chelsea bid for Rooney

The swift rejection of Chelsea’s second bid for striker Wayne Rooney could see the football player submit a formal transfer request

By Staff Reporter
Man United’s Rooney ‘angry’ over back-up comments
Article
/ 17 July 2013

Man United’s Rooney ‘angry’ over back-up comments

Wayne Rooney is fuming with his Manchester United bosses over comments suggesting he would be back-up to Robin van Persie this season, say reports.

By Afp Author and Reuters Author
New Man U head Moyes to put own stamp on team
Article
/ 9 July 2013

New Man U head Moyes to put own stamp on team

Intense speculation over Wayne Rooney’s future looks set to dominate the headlines as Manchester United begin their new era under David Moyes.

By Afp Author
Man United go 10-points ahead, Newcastle hold off Chelsea
Article
/ 2 February 2013

Man United go 10-points ahead, Newcastle hold off Chelsea

Manchester United beat 1-0 at Fulham through a late Wayne Rooney goal as Alex Ferguson’s side went 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League.

By Tom Williams
Ferguson: Rooney out for two more weeks
Article
/ 4 January 2013

Ferguson: Rooney out for two more weeks

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has confirmed that star striker Wayne Rooney will miss a further two weeks with a knee problem.

By Graham Chase
Van Persie relishing Rooney partnership
Article
/ 22 October 2012

Van Persie relishing Rooney partnership

Robin van Persie has issued an ominous warning to Braga, saying his partnership with Wayne Rooney is finally beginning to live up to expectations.

By Steve Griffiths
Rooney fears from Fergie’s ‘hairdryer’
Article
/ 14 September 2012

Rooney fears from Fergie’s ‘hairdryer’

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admits he dreads the prospect of feeling the full blast of Sir Alex Ferguson’s infamous "hairdryer" rants.

By Sapa Afp
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