Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney Still Striving to Turn Gifts Into Greatness
Kevin McCarra: Wayne Rooney has it all, but has yet to join the exalted ranks of players like Kak�

Wayne Rooney Loses His Head During Manchester United's Win in Istanbul
Wayne Rooney reacted angrily to being substituted and became involved in a verbal confrontation with Turkish supporters

Wayne Rooney Revels in Role As England's Cool and Calm Assassin
Richard Williams: Wayne Rooney displayed a new-found maturity against Croatia when he stayed cool in the face of provocation from Croatia

Diving Accusations Dog Wayne Rooney As Slovenia Fume Over 'soft Penalty'
Slovenia are claiming that Wayne Rooney dived to win the penalty for England's opener

Wayne Rooney Revels in Role of Central Force for Club and Country
The Manchester United striker believes Fabio Capello can bring out the best in him during his biggest year

Wayne Rooney Has Potential to Join Football's Elite, Says Fabio Capello
Fabio Capello believes Wayne Rooney has the potential to become one of the best players in the world

Wayne Rooney Says Dimitar Berbatov is Working Hard to Impress
Dimitar Berbatov is a sharper and more determined player this season, according to his Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney Determined to Fill Ronaldo's Boots As Well As His Own
Wayne Rooney has spoken of his determination to play center-forward for Manchester United in the new season

Wayne Rooney Equals Gary Lineker As Fabio Capello's England Stay Unbeaten
England's 6-0 win over Andorra left them three points short of qualification for the 2010 World Cup

Wayne Rooney Revels in the Striking Difference Between Club and Country
Wayne Rooney has said he prefers his more forward position for England to being a wide boy with Manchester United

Wayne Rooney May Need to Complain to Avoid Becoming the Odd-job Man
Paul Hayward: Marginalised on the left against Barcelona, Wayne Rooney is fast becoming a victim of his own versatility

Wayne Rooney's Exertions Give Manchester United That Fresh Look
Wayne Rooney was too tired for interviews after the defeat of Middlesbrough � strange because his team is playing like one beginning rather than nearing the end of the season

Discipline of Wayne Rooney Turns Theo Walcott Into an Isolated Threat
David Pleat: Arsenal's slow passing and the workaholic United striker ensured Theo Walcott was unable to impress

Wayne Rooney Eases United Towards Title But Tougher Tasks Lie Ahead
Michael Carrick scores second in 2-0 win over Portsmouth as attention turns to the Champions League

Wayne Rooney's Discipline Was Crucial in Defending Manchester United's Flanks
David Pleat: Wayne Rooney's discipline proved crucial in defending Manchester United's flanks against Porto

David Pleat's Chalkboad:deeper, Wider or As a Front Man Rooney Holds the Key
David Pleat: With his vital ability to link up play, Wayne Rooney showed against Ukraine why he is England's most influential player

Wayne Rooney Stands Tall As Fabio Capello's Options Dwindle
Wayne Rooney scored two goals but the strikers around him fell foul of injury as England saw off Slovakia

Wayne Rooney Revels in New England Role Under Fabio Capello
Wayne Rooney's England career has been revived by Fabio Capello as he races towards a 50th cap for his country

Rooney Must Learn to Use His Nut
Rob Bagchi: The Manchester United rebel needs to resist succumbing to the red mist if he wants to get to the top

Rooney Warned About Conduct But Escapes Further Punishment
The FA has written to Wayne Rooney to warn him over his future conduct after red card at Fulham

Rooney-says-something-not- Completely-banal Shock
Paul Wilson: What happens when footballers say what they think

Rooney is Prepared to Praise Liverpool � and to Bury Them
Boyhood Everton supporter Wayne Rooney has praised Liverpool's Champions League performance while hoping to kill off their Premier League title challenge

Rooney Switch Nullifies Inter's Danger Man
David Pleat: Sir Alex Ferguson again showed his tactical nous by tweaking Wayne Rooney's role to help nullify the threat of Maicon

Rooney Quick Off the Mark As United Increase Their Buffer Zone
Wayne Rooney scored with his first touch on his return from injury and an imperious performance from Paul Scholes put United five points clear of Liverpool

Rooney Out of Derby Cup Tie
Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United's FA Cup tie at Derby because of his hamstring injury

Rooney's Early Exit Exposes Forward Flaws in United
Paul Wilson: Manchester United fail to boost their goal difference after Wayne Rooney's injury dampens their attacking spark

Rooney Agent Stretford Loses Ban Appeal
The agent Paul Stretford has lost his appeal against an 18-month FA ban for breaking regulations when he signed up Wayne Rooney

Rooney Could Face Two-match European Ban for Stamping
Uefa could charge Wayne Rooney with serious foul play after an ugly clash with Aalborg's Kasper Risgard

Uefa to Investigate Rooney Stamping Allegations
Uefa will investigate whether Wayne Rooney stamped on Kasper Risgard during last night's Champions League tie

Rooney's Television Show Does Little for the Striker's Street Cred
It is a pity Wayne Rooney can't let his feet do the talking in his TV show to find a star striker

Rooney's Rapid Return Pays Dividends
Goals by Wes Brown and Wayne Rooney gave Manchester United a 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers

Rooney Insists Goal Drought is No Problem
Despite his poor scoring record for England, Wayne Rooney is not worried by his lack of international goals

Rooney Was 'arrogant'
Andorra's Oscar Sonejee has criticized Wayne Rooney's attitude ahead of Saturday's match

Target Man Rooney
If he is to rediscover his star quality, Wayne Rooney needs a better-defined role and more goals, says Paul Wilson

Rooney Struck Down By Mystery Virus
Man Utd's Wayne Rooney contracted a virus on the club's pre-season tour of Africa and will miss the start of the season

Manchester United Forward Rooney Will Miss Season Start With Virus
Wayne Rooney is suffering from an illness picked up during Manchester United's friendly in Nigeria

Rooney's Agent Found Guilty of Seven Offences and Given 18-month Ban
High-profile agent Paul Stretford's reputation is in tatters after the Football Association banned him for 18 months for committing a series of offenses

Rooney Agent Pledges to Fight After Ban 'travesty'
Wayne Rooney's agent Paul Stretford has vowed to appeal against the �300,000 fine and 18-month ban imposed on him

Rooney Wedding: Wayne and Coleen Tie the Knot
Soccer: Wayne Rooney married his childhood sweetheart Coleen McLoughlin today in a lavish ceremony on the Italian Riviera

Willing Rooney is Left Jaded By One Role After Another
Wayne Rooney has lost his way by being asked to fulfill too many roles with different partners, writes Richard Williams

High Time That Rooney Rediscovered His Selfish Side
Wayne Rooney has sacrificed his sublime gifts for diligence and needs the old magic back, particularly for England, writes Kevin McCarra

United Force and Rooney Brace Set Tottenham's Teeth on Edge
Tottenham 1 - 2 Man Utd: Wayne Rooney ensured Chelsea's champagne stayed on ice as United wrapped up the points at White Heart Lane.

Rooney's Drogba Dig
Wayne Rooney has questioned Didier Drogba's temperament before the Champions League final

Capello Calls on Rooney to Brush Up His Finishing
Fabio Capello has said that Wayne Rooney needs to remain relaxed and the goals will come

Capello Hands Defences Their Pipes and Slippers By Neutering Rooney
Of the many questions to ask Fabio Capello the most important is why he is playing Wayne Rooney in such an unsuitable role, writes Paul Wilson

Lampard and Rooney in Doubt for France
Soccer: Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard may miss England's friendly match with France after they both suffered injuries at the weekend

Big Win for Moyes in Rooney Libel Row
Publisher HarperCollins could face a legal bill of more than �500,000 as a result of claims made in Wayne Rooney's autobiography

Rooney Dreams of an All-english Final - and to End Career at United
Wayne Rooney says the success of English clubs in the Champions League shows he has no reason to leave Man Utd and play abroad

Rooney Shows Way to a Brighter Future for Capello's England
England 2-1 Switzerland. Wayne Rooney was the main bright spot for Fabio Capello in patchy first victory at Wembley

Rooney Cameo Breaks Stalemate With a Grandmaster's Class
FA Cup: Aston Villa 0-2 man Utd. Wayne Rooney scored and made a goal in a 20-minute cameo that had England manager Fabio Capello licking his lips

Rooney Out But Mcclaren Plans for Bright Future
Steve McClaren put forward his hopeful case to continue as England manager beyond Euro 2008.

Ankle Injury Rules Rooney Out for Four Weeks
Wayne Rooney has been ruled out for four weeks after suffering an ankle injury in training today.

Tevez Double Powers United Four-by-four
Man Utd 4-1 Middlesbrough: Goals from the sublime Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez powered the champions back to the top of the league.

Russia a Distant Memory As Rooney Extends Hot Streak
Premier League: Aston Villa 1-4 Manchester United. Two-goal Wayne Rooney took the plaudits as some dodgy Villa defending let United run riot at Villa Park.

Rooney and Robinson Leave England With Nowhere to Hide
Euro 2008 qualifier: Russia 2-1 England. A dramatic turnaround in Moscow as two goals from substitute Roman Pavlyuchenko toppled England to leave their qualifying hopes hanging by a thread.

Rooney Ends Drought As England Stroll
England 3-0 Estonia. Wayne Rooney scored as England pushed aside Estonia in a comfortable win at Wembley.

Rooney Opens His Account to Edge Out Roma
Man Utd 1-0 Roma Champions League: Wayne Rooney's first goal of the season gave United a valuable home win in a tight encounter.

Rooney Heals Quickly and Could Make Bench Against Everton
Soccer: Wayne Rooney's recovery from a fractured foot is ahead of schedule and he is close to full training with his club.

Rooney May Miss Four of England's Five Qualifiers
Soccer: Adding to Steve McClaren's list of key injured personnel, Wayne Rooney is expected to be sidelined for two months after suffering a hairline fracture in his left foot.

Rooney Ruled Out for Two Months
Soccer: Steve McClaren's week just got a whole load worse, Wayne Rooney's foot knack will keep him out of the next four Euro 2008 qualifiers.

United Stumble As Rooney Limps Off
Soccer: Manchester United 0 - 0 Reading: After United's most potent threat Wayne Rooney had limped off with a foot injury, 10-man Reading were able to hold on for a point.

Wayne Rooney Shirts and a Pint of Bitter - a Big Role for Little Britain in Spain's Elections
Town hall battles draw in ex-pats but could divide communities.

Moyes to Sue Rooney
Soccer: England striker Wayne Rooney is being sued by his former manager David Moyes over comments made in his autobiography, it was confirmed today.

Roma 2 - 1 Manchester United
Soccer: Wayne Rooney's goal provided United a lifeline against Roma, but disturbing crowd violence dominated proceedings.

Steve Mcclaren Denies Falling Out With Wayne Rooney
Soccer: Steve McClaren insists that reports of a dressing-room row with Wayne Rooney are "ridiculous".

Rooney Singled Out By Manager After Israel Flop
Soccer: Steve McClaren picked out Wayne Rooney for special criticism after England's latest flop.

McClaren Fumes at Goal-shy Rooney
Soccer: Steve McClaren singled out Wayne Rooney for criticism after another goalless performance in an England shirt.

Champions League: Thierry Henry and Wayne Rooney Have Been Passed Fit for Action
Soccer: Arsenal and Manchester United will be boosted by the return of their big guns for tomorrow's nights Champions League clashes.

Wayne Rooney Can Link Up With England for Spain Match
Soccer: Man Utd clear Wayne Rooney for friendly against Spain.

Rooney Adds Brains to Brawn and Closes on Eric the Red Legend
Soccer: United's new Eric Cantona, Wayne Rooney, is getting better, and his football is simple yet effective, and his confidence will only improve him further, Paul Wilson reasons.

Happy Rooney Signs New Old Trafford Deal
Soccer: Unsurprisingly Wayne Rooney was delighted to sign a new �100,000-a-week contract with Manchester United, which will run until 2002.

Rooney Quizzed Over Nightclub Fight
Soccer: Wayne Rooney questioned by police over an alleged 5am brawl outside a Manchester nightclub.

Premiership: Sheff Utd 1 - 2 Man Utd
Soccer: Wayne Rooney's scintillating form continued as he single-handedly secured the three points for United.

Premiership: Bolton 0 - 4 Man Utd
Soccer: Wayne Rooney celebrated his 21st birthday in style, firing a hat-trick as United ran wild at the Reebock.

Man Utd 3 - 0 Fc Copenhagen
Soccer: Group F: Wayne Rooney may have captained United, but it was Paul Scholes who fired the Reds to victory at Old Trafford.

Premiership: Wigan Athletic 1 - 3 Manchester United
Soccer: Wayne Rooney turned in a season's best perfomance as Man Utd swept aside struggling Wigan at the JJB.

Sir Alex Ferguson Defends Wayne Rooney and Steve Mcclaren
Soccer: Sir Alex Ferguson has urged Steve McClaren and Wayne Rooney's critics to give the pair time to prove themselves.

Rooney in Trouble Over V-sign to Fans
Soccer: Wayne Rooney can't find his form on the pitch but he can still court controversy of it - this time he stuck his fingers at an England fan.

Gerrard, Rooney and Lampard Shortlisted for World Player of the Year Award
Soccer: Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard all on 30-man shortlist for world player of the year award.

Returning Rooney Ready to Explode
Soccer: Steve McClaren says Wayne Rooney is ready to "explode" after his recent flirtation with poor form and post-teen angst.

Rooney Not Firing
Soccer: His industry cannot be faulted, but Wayne Rooney needs more goals to secure a place among the legends, says Stuart James.

Rooney in Restaurant Altercation
Soccer: England striker and Blackburn's Michael Gray involved in 'brief incident' at Manchester restaurant.

Crouch to Be Paired With Rooney
Soccer: Steve McClaren hinted he is ready to try goal-machine Peter Crouch and Wayne Rooney up front together in England's next match.

Rooney Ban Could Tip Balance of Power
Soccer: The FA's over-zealous independence when considering the legitimacy of Wayne Rooney's ban could have drastic repercussions, writes Kevin McCarra.

Furious Rooney in Threat to Fa
Soccer: Wayne Rooney has told the FA that he may not take part in England's commercial activities if they do not repeal his three-match ban.

Rooney and Scholes Handed Three-match Bans
Soccer: Manchester United lose appeals against pre-season red cards handed out to Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes.

United Ready to Offer Rooney Contract for Life
Soccer: Sir Alex Ferguson wants to keep Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford for all of the fifteen more installments of his life story.

Rooney Left Isolated
Soccer: World Cup: Sven-Goran Eriksson's failure to deploy his resources coherently has cost England once more in a World Cup, says Paul Wilson.

England Pay the Penalty After Rooney Sees Red
Soccer: World Cup: Yet again England exited a major tournament after losing on penalties, leaving fans to think about what might have been following a dramatic game that saw Wayne Rooney sent off and the captain, David Beckham, limp off early in the second half.

Rooney to Start Against Sweden
Soccer: World Cup: Wayne Rooney will start against Sweden as Sven-Goran Eriksson shuffles his midfield pack.

World Cup: Rooney In, Gerrard and Crouch Out
Soccer: Wayne Rooney is set to start against Sweden on Tuesday, while Peter Crouch and Steven Gerrard will be rested to protect them from second round bans.

Sven Ready to Start With Rooney
Soccer: World Cup: Sven-Goran Eriksson has hinted that Wayne Rooney could start against Sweden after the striker came through half an hour unscathed against Trinidad & Tobago.

Rooney Ready to Go As Ferguson's Fears Are Realised
Soccer: World Cup: From plaster to 'injusry-free' to 'match fit' in the space of a few weeks. Sven-Goran Eriksson looks set to give some role to Wayne Rooney against Trinidad & Tobago.

Knives Out in the Battle of Wounded Foot
Soccer: As Fergie and Sven are no longer communicating after Wayne rooney's injury, the England boss is probably happy not to be talked at.

Rooney: England Defy Man United to Claim Star Striker for the World Cup
Soccer: The England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has won his struggle with Manchester United and Wayne Rooney is set to play in the World Cup finals.

Rooney Hopes Rise Before X-ray D-day
Soccer: Wayne Rooney has said his injured foot "feels fine" after training with squad.

England Head Off on a High
Soccer: World Cup: Sven-Goran Eriksson confirmed that he is happy with the form of all his key players as England fly to Germany, including the propsects of Wayne Rooney.

World Cup 2006: Rooney Kicking Balls Again
Soccer: Although he wasn't supposed to be kicking balls yet, Wayne Rooney was seen "whacking in crosses from 30 yards", says Daniel Taylor.

Rooney Revs Up
Soccer: World Cup: That accursed metatarsal looks like it's on the mend - the England striker has been spotted kicking with both feet in training this morning.

Rooney's Fate Rests on Final Scan
Soccer: A final scan on June 14 will determine whether Wayne Rooney's broken foot has healed sufficiently for him to play any part in the World Cup.

Rooney on Course for Germany
Soccer: Word Cup: It's the news England fans have been waiting for: scan results have revealed that Wayne Rooney could be back in action in three weeks.

Eriksson Should Look to Midfield for Goals
Soccer: The England manager should look to his dynamic midfield if he is to cope without Wayne Rooney at the World Cup, says Paul Wilson.

Rooney Fights for World Cup Dream
Soccer: Sir Alex Ferguson may have ruled him out and time may be against him but Wayne Rooney is refusing to accept that his World Cup dream is over.

Making It Through the Metatarsal
Soccer: Between Chelsea's title and Wayne Rooney's metatarsal Martin Kelner didn't think his weekend could get worse; the he discovered 'Ebbo' and 'Dotty' in the snooker.

England Holds Its Breath As Talismanic Rooney Joins World Cup Casualty List
Soccer: England's chances of winning the World Cup are hanging in the balance after Wayne Rooney yesterday become the latest big-name footballer to suffer a foot injury.

Rooney Wins �100k Damages
The Sun and News of the World today agreed to pay �100,000 in damages to Wayne Rooney over allegations that he assaulted his fiancee in a nightclub. By Chris Tryhorn.

Taxman May Profit From Rooney's Bets
The Inland Revenue should benefit from Wayne Rooney's gambling, says Paul Kelso.

Rooney the Real Thing
Soccer: Digger: Wayne Rooney commercial potential was evident as he met 500 competition winners, and the World Cup in London.

FA Back Down on Paul Stretford Charges
Soccer: Paul Kelso looks at the FA's ongoing dispute with Wayne Rooney's agent and other stories from British sport.

Stretford Case Dangerous for the Fa
Digger: Wayne Rooney's agent Paul Stretford has challenged the FA in a case which threatens sporting diciplinary procedure.

Angry Rooney is Confined to Margins
Soccer: Wayne Rooney failed to shine in the Manchester derby, but on the bright side, he managed to stay on the field writes Paul WIlson.

Fergie and Rooney May Face Rap
Soccer: Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson and Wayne Rooney may face an FA probe after allegedly confronting ref Steve Bennett during the 3-1 derby defeat to City.

Premiership: West Ham Utd 1 - 2 Manchester Utd
Soccer: Wayne Rooney upheld the attacking tradition embodied by George Best with an inspired performance as United overcame an early setback.

Defiant Sven: I'm Worth the Money
Soccer: Sven defended the amount of cash the FA pay him but criticised Wayne Rooney's temper. To make us feel better he said we will quailfy for Germany 2006. Which was nice.

Democracy Puts the Moron Into Oxymoron
Sports personality may be the ultimate oxymoron - ahead of airline food, military intelligence and Wayne Rooney's library.

Gangster Invited to Talks on Rooney, Court Told
Kenny Dalglish invited a notorious gangster to a meeting to thrash out which agent should represent the England striker Wayne Rooney, a court heard yesterday. The meeting, at a hotel near Heathrow airport in November 2002, was attended by Rooney's current agent, Paul Stretford; his former...

United back in for Rooney with �25m bid
Football: Manchester United have tabled a new �25 million bid for Everton's Wayne Rooney.

Everton target Beattie as Rooney says he wants out
Football: Everton have turned to James Beattie after Wayne Rooney said he wants he to leave Goodison.

Rooney May Reject �50k a Week
Everton fear Wayne Rooney will seek a transfer despite formally offering the Euro 2004 sensation a new �50,000 a week contract.

Croatia Hatch Plan to Make Rooney See Red
Otto Baric's Croatia squad held a meeting to work out how best to test the combustible temperament of England's Wayne Rooney. Car stereos, perhaps?

Keeping Reins on Wayne
Kevin Mitchell: For Wayne Rooney, the potential for success may be huge, but the potential for his career to go pear-shaped is enormous.

Gascoigne: Rooney Can Achieve Unbelievable Things
Paul Gascoigne has been offering young Wayne some advice on how to handle fame...can this be wise?

After the Goals and the Somersaults Europe is Head Over Heels for Rooney
It is not just the whole of England who are consumed by Roonmania, but the rest of the Contient as well, judging by the headlines across Europe's sports pages.

Rooney Stalls on New Deal
Everton are concerned that Wayne Rooney will opt against signing a new contract. As well they might, Roman is posed, cheque-book at the ready.

Rooney: a snap judgment
The most disgusting thing I've ever heard on the radio was this explorer type recalling how he and his chum got a bit peckish up the Amazon one day and so decided to off a crocodile-like beast called a broad-snouted caiman. So they popped a cap in the mother's ass and dragged the corpse to the shore. Where it twitched.

Females on the sidelines -- What's Rooney's problem?
So "60 Minutes" talk maven Andy Rooney says he doesn't understand why females should be on the sidelines talking about football, because, he says, they haven't a clue what they're talking about? I guess no one ever told him that female football sideline reporters aren't the only ones who don't have a clue.