Wayne Rooney tells Manchester United fans to show patience in quest to get back to the top
4 years, 10 months ago

Wayne Rooney tells Manchester United fans to show patience in quest to get back to the top

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wayne Rooney has called on Manchester United fans to "be a bit patient" as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to guide the club back into the Champions League and challenge for honours again. Rooney, United's record scorer with 253 goals, is set to face his old club in the FA Cup fifth round when the Red Devils travel to Derby on Thursday night. Rooney continued: "The United fans need to be a bit patient with what's going on and let these players try and prove themselves. "It's not a game where we are going to be fearing Manchester United," he said.

Manchester United Need United Rooney Derby His Old Club  united  old  quest  tells  club  sign  need  league  going  try  players  wayne  manchester  rooney  patience  fans

History of this topic

On this day in 2022: Wayne Rooney steps down as Derby boss
6 months, 2 weeks ago

On this day in 2022: Wayne Rooney steps down as Derby boss

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wayne Rooney stepped down as manager of Derby …

Rooney taking a youthful approach as he prepares to start Plymouth job
7 months, 1 week ago

Rooney taking a youthful approach as he prepares to start Plymouth job

China Daily  

LONDON — Wayne Rooney has said he will give Plymouth Argyle's young players the chance to follow his example by making their senior debuts as teenagers. Former Manchester United and England striker Rooney, who burst onto the Premier League scene as a 16-year-old at Everton, was appointed manager of the English second-tier club on Saturday — less than five months …

Wayne Rooney: If Pep Guardiola asked me to be his assistant, I’d walk there
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayne Rooney: If Pep Guardiola asked me to be his assistant, I’d walk there

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wayne Rooney says he would walk to Manchester …

IAN LADYMAN: He was a fantastic footballer... but is Wayne Rooney a dud in the dugout?
1 year, 1 month ago

IAN LADYMAN: He was a fantastic footballer... but is Wayne Rooney a dud in the dugout?

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney's Birmingham have one point in five games since he took charge Standing in a car park after an interview at West Brom’s training ground some years ago, a goodbye with Darren Fletcher turned into a chat about the possibilities of football management. Rooney’s Birmingham have taken one point from five matches and are now 18th ahead of this …

Wayne Rooney confirms DC United exit after potential final MLS game with Man United legend to depart by mutual consent: 'It's the right time'
1 year, 3 months ago

Wayne Rooney confirms DC United exit after potential final MLS game with Man United legend to depart by mutual consent: 'It's the right time'

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney has announced he is leaving DC United upon the expiry of his contract with their MLS season all but over. Wayne Rooney has announced he is leaving DC United upon the expiry of his contract Rooney potentially took charge of his final DC game in their 2-0 victory over New York City D.C. United and Head Coach Wayne …

Wayne Rooney remaining patient at DC United in bid to ‘develop’ as manager
1 year, 5 months ago

Wayne Rooney remaining patient at DC United in bid to ‘develop’ as manager

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “And really just seeing different challenges, different things – obviously languages, culture, …

Rooney's DC United team-talks for MLS opener revealed - and he predicted his team WOULD come back
1 year, 10 months ago

Rooney's DC United team-talks for MLS opener revealed - and he predicted his team WOULD come back

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney backed his DC United side to come back from a potential deficit in their MLS opener, and his side proved him right with a thrilling stoppage-time victory vs. Toronto FC. New video from DC United shows Rooney's pregame and halftime team-talks, and the former Manchester United forward called on his side to show belief on Saturday against the …

DC United hint at Wayne Rooney stay amid Everton links by hiring ex-Derby analyst Luke Jenkinson
1 year, 11 months ago

DC United hint at Wayne Rooney stay amid Everton links by hiring ex-Derby analyst Luke Jenkinson

Daily Mail  

DC United have provided the strongest hint yet over Wayne Rooney's future by hiring Luke Jenkinson - who previously worked alongside him at Derby County - as their new First Team Performance Director. DC United have provided a strong hint over the future of Wayne Rooney by hiring Luke Jenkinson as First Team Performance Director Rooney has been linked with …

Wayne Rooney's DC United signs Leeds' Mateusz Klich on a two-year deal
1 year, 11 months ago

Wayne Rooney's DC United signs Leeds' Mateusz Klich on a two-year deal

Daily Mail  

But he fell out of favor this year and didn't start a league game for Jesse Marsch Klich played a significant role during Leeds' first two seasons back in top flight The midfielder had been at the club since 2017 and helped them get promoted DC United has announced the signing of Mateusz Klich from Leeds United on a two-year …

Wayne Rooney delivers impassioned speech to his DC United dressing room ahead of the new MLS season
1 year, 11 months ago

Wayne Rooney delivers impassioned speech to his DC United dressing room ahead of the new MLS season

Daily Mail  

Footage has emerged of Wayne Rooney passionately addressing his DC United squad ahead of the club's 2023 MLS campaign, with the ex-England star vowing not to finish 'bottom of that f***ing league again' in a rousing speech. Footage showed Wayne Rooney addressing his DC United players ahead of the new campaign During his first address of the season, which was …

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney hits out at Cristiano Ronaldo: Just get your head down and work
2 years, 1 month ago

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney hits out at Cristiano Ronaldo: Just get your head down and work

India Today  

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has hit out at former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, saying he should just get his head down and work. The 37-year-old called Ronaldo one of the best players of all time but said his behavior at Manchester United lately has been unacceptable. Rooney also criticized former Manchester United captain Roy Keane for coming in support of …

Rooney urges Manchester United forward Ronaldo to stay patient
2 years, 3 months ago

Rooney urges Manchester United forward Ronaldo to stay patient

The Hindu  

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney urged Cristiano Ronaldo to remain patient and make the most of the opportunities that come his way as the Portugal international looks to work his way back into the Premier League club's first team. Ronaldo, in his second spell at United, has started only one league game this season and was linked with a …

MLS: Bring on Benteke... and soon! Wayne Rooney's DC United fails to score in third straight game
2 years, 4 months ago

MLS: Bring on Benteke... and soon! Wayne Rooney's DC United fails to score in third straight game

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney's DC United was beaten 1-0 by New England Revolution on Saturday night, leaving it stranded seven points adrift at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. DC fell to defeat after Carles Gil, the former Aston Villa midfielder, scored in just the 18th minute at the Gillette Stadium to send Rooney to his second loss since returning to Washington …

Wayne Rooney 'wants to rescue ex-Man United team-mate Phil Jones and bring him to DC United'
2 years, 5 months ago

Wayne Rooney 'wants to rescue ex-Man United team-mate Phil Jones and bring him to DC United'

Daily Mail  

DC United manager Wayne Rooney is considering a move for former Manchester United team-mate Phil Jones, according to reports. Wayne Rooney was recently appointed DC United manager after his departure from Derby Rooney is keen to bring former Manchester United team-mate Phil Jones to the United States As reported by The Sun, he is now giving a consideration to bringing …

Wayne Rooney Seeks to Improve D.C. United
2 years, 5 months ago

Wayne Rooney Seeks to Improve D.C. United

News 18  

Wayne Rooney hopes to take over as D.C. United coach and help the struggling MLS team around and advance his managerial career. Rooney was introduced Tuesday as coach four years after he joined D.C. United as a player, saying he’s in a completely different place now as a human being. “That’s not an issue whatsoever from a family point of …

Fans wait in 91F heat to greet Wayne Rooney as he arrives in US to manage his first MLS team
2 years, 5 months ago

Fans wait in 91F heat to greet Wayne Rooney as he arrives in US to manage his first MLS team

Daily Mail  

Ex-England soccer star Wayne Rooney celebrated his first match in charge of Washington's Major League Soccer franchise DC United with a very late night dinner at posh Italian restaurant, Cafe Milano. Ex-England star Wayne Rooney has arrived for his first match in charge of Major League Soccer's DC United Rooney's US playing career also saw him embroiled in a string …

Wayne Rooney excited for challenge as new DC United head coach
2 years, 5 months ago

Wayne Rooney excited for challenge as new DC United head coach

Firstpost  

DC United stand 5-10 with two drawn on 17 points, sharing last overall in the 28-team league. “To come back to MLS, to DC United, was an exciting challenge for me and something which I feel can develop me as a coach, but also the team needs to improve,” Rooney said. “It’s going to take a lot of hard work …

Wayne Rooney appointed manager of MLS side DC United
2 years, 5 months ago

Wayne Rooney appointed manager of MLS side DC United

The Hindu  

Former Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney has been appointed head coach of DC United, the Major League Soccer club announced on Tuesday. The 36-year-old, who played for DC United from 2018 to 2019, stepped down as manager of Derby County last month after a turbulent 17-month spell during which the English club was marred by financial trouble and …

Rooney hopes to improve D.C. United, take next step as coach
2 years, 5 months ago

Rooney hopes to improve D.C. United, take next step as coach

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Wayne Rooney hopes taking over as D.C. United coach helps turn the struggling MLS team around and advances his managerial career. “That’s not an issue whatsoever from a family point of view,” said Rooney, whose stint as a player with United ended in part because of his family’s wishes. “Where the players have been at this season, I …

Wayne Rooney transformed DC United as a player and is now back as the MLS side's coach
2 years, 5 months ago

Wayne Rooney transformed DC United as a player and is now back as the MLS side's coach

Daily Mail  

As Wayne Rooney is unveiled as the new head coach of DC United, it's hard to escape the echoes of when he rode to the club's rescue four years ago. Wayne Rooney has become the coach of MLS side DC United - four years after he arrived at the Washington-based club as a player The former England captain touched down …

Wayne Rooney agrees to return to DC United as coach
2 years, 5 months ago

Wayne Rooney agrees to return to DC United as coach

The Hindu  

Former Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney has reached an agreement to coach Major League Soccer team DC United for which he played between 2018 and 2019, US media reported on Sunday. The team also failed to rebound after Losada’s departure and currently occupies the penultimate position in the Eastern Conference with just 17 points in 17 games. Led …

Wayne Rooney lined up for a shock return to DC United as new head coach just two years after leaving
2 years, 6 months ago

Wayne Rooney lined up for a shock return to DC United as new head coach just two years after leaving

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney is wanted by his former club DC United to become their new head coach. DC United are considering a reunion with Wayne Rooney as their new head coach The 54-year-old Ashton knows Rooney well as he was working as an assistant coach for DC when the former England record goalscorer played for them between 2018 and 2020. Rooney, …

On this day in 2018: Wayne Rooney leaves Everton to join MLS side DC United
2 years, 6 months ago

On this day in 2018: Wayne Rooney leaves Everton to join MLS side DC United

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former England striker Wayne Rooney left Everton to …

Wayne Rooney 'REJECTS chance to join Erik ten Hag at Manchester United
2 years, 8 months ago

Wayne Rooney 'REJECTS chance to join Erik ten Hag at Manchester United

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney turned down the chance to join Manchester United's coaching staff under new manager Erik ten Hag, according to reports. Ajax boss ten Hag was confirmed as the new manager at Old Trafford on Thursday, with his current assistant Mitchell van der Gaag and former England manager Steve McClaren in contention to join the new coaching team. Wayne Rooney …

Wayne Rooney's Derby County relegated from England's second tier; Bournemouth close to Premier League return
2 years, 8 months ago

Wayne Rooney's Derby County relegated from England's second tier; Bournemouth close to Premier League return

Firstpost  

Derby would be comfortably in mid-table without the points deduction for entering administration and breaching financial sustainability rules in previous seasons. Wayne Rooney said he wants to rebuild Derby County but a takeover has to happen soon to keep him at Pride Park after the club was relegated from the Championship on Monday. Derby delayed Fulham’s promotion party with a …

QPR 1-0 Derby: Wayne Rooney's side RELEGATED from the Championship
2 years, 8 months ago

QPR 1-0 Derby: Wayne Rooney's side RELEGATED from the Championship

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney pointed the finger of blame at former owner Mel Morris but vowed to stay and lead the rebuild after Derby's relegation to League One was sealed. After being hit with a 21-point deduction due to breaching EFL rules and going into administration, seeing some of his key assets stripped away against his wishes leaving Rooney with a rookie-filled …

Wayne Rooney advises Manchester United to ‘look to the future’ amid Cristiano Ronaldo struggles
2 years, 9 months ago

Wayne Rooney advises Manchester United to ‘look to the future’ amid Cristiano Ronaldo struggles

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wayne Rooney has advised Manchester United to move …

Wayne Rooney opens up on sleeping on the SOFA at his office and why he will NEVER walk out on Derby
3 years, 2 months ago

Wayne Rooney opens up on sleeping on the SOFA at his office and why he will NEVER walk out on Derby

Daily Mail  

Derby County are mired in administration and sit bottom of the Championship but Wayne Rooney has sacrificed nights on the sofa and money out of his own pocket and doesn't intend to walk away any time soon. But the Derby boss was not fazed as he worked round the clock, even sleeping on a sofa in his office, to raid …

Wayne Rooney on the ropes but vows fight as Derby manager
3 years, 3 months ago

Wayne Rooney on the ropes but vows fight as Derby manager

The Hindu  

Wayne Rooney's managerial career has been rocky, but the Manchester United great says he's up for the fight. With 21, it’s almost impossible,” Rooney said of the prospect of relegation to England's third tier, League One. Rooney, the record scorer for England and United, criticized Derby owner Mel Morris for a lack of transparency regarding the club's financial condition. READ| …

Rooney vows to stay at Derby despite club entering administration
3 years, 3 months ago

Rooney vows to stay at Derby despite club entering administration

The Hindu  

Derby County manager Wayne Rooney said he will not walk away from his role at the second-tier Championship club after it was handed a 12-point deduction for going into administration. The former Manchester United and England striker took interim charge of the club last November following the departure of Phillip Cocu before his permanent appointment two months later. Rooney, who …

Wayne Rooney Vows to Stay at Derby Despite Club Entering Administration
3 years, 3 months ago

Wayne Rooney Vows to Stay at Derby Despite Club Entering Administration

News 18  

Derby County manager Wayne Rooney said he will not walk away from his role at the second-tier Championship club after they were handed a 12-point deduction for going into administration. The former Manchester United and England striker took interim charge of the club last November following the departure of Phillip Cocu before his permanent appointment two months later. Rooney, who …

Wayne Rooney ready to take on the toughest challenge of his career at Derby through administration
3 years, 3 months ago

Wayne Rooney ready to take on the toughest challenge of his career at Derby through administration

Daily Mail  

In times of crisis, people look for leadership. As Derby County head for administration and those responsible are nowhere to be seen, they need England's record goalscorer to guide them through one of the darkest moments in their history — and Wayne Rooney has made an impressive start to the toughest challenge of his career. Manager Wayne Rooney has said …

Manchester United: Wayne Rooney says the club must win titles following Cristiano Ronaldo's return
3 years, 4 months ago

Manchester United: Wayne Rooney says the club must win titles following Cristiano Ronaldo's return

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney has claimed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer cannot afford to go another season without a trophy at Manchester United following Cristiano Ronaldo's sensational return to Old Trafford. Wayne Rooney has warned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer he has to win trophies after signing Cristiano Ronaldo The Derby manager believes his former United team-mate still wants to be the best And, after …

Wayne Rooney says Cristiano Ronaldo is 'too proud' of his legacy at Man United to join City
3 years, 4 months ago

Wayne Rooney says Cristiano Ronaldo is 'too proud' of his legacy at Man United to join City

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney does not believe Cristiano Ronaldo will risk his legacy at Manchester United by joining rivals City. Wayne Rooney does not believe Cristiano Ronaldo will risk his legacy at Manchester United When asked about the possibility of Ronaldo joining City, the Derby boss said: 'I don't know what to make of it, to be honest. The Juventus star's agent …

Wayne Rooney's Derby narrowly avoids relegation
3 years, 8 months ago

Wayne Rooney's Derby narrowly avoids relegation

The Hindu  

Derby manager Wayne Rooney kept a relegation off his resumé when his team came back to earn a vital point against Sheffield Wednesday in a season-ending 3-3 draw to stay in the English second division next season. Martyn Waghorn's 78th-minute equalizer from the penalty spot, however, and Cardiff's leveler in the 88th resulted in Derby staying in the Championship for …

Wayne Rooney Retires, Becomes Full-time Manager at Derby County
3 years, 11 months ago

Wayne Rooney Retires, Becomes Full-time Manager at Derby County

The Quint  

Rooney earned 120 caps for England and scored 53 goals. He surpassed Bobby Charlton as the highest goalscorer for the country when he scored his 50th international goal from a penalty in a Euro 2016 qualifying match against Switzerland in September 2015. Rooney retired from international football in August 2017 but returned on November 4, 2018 to play one final …

Wayne Rooney retires: Reflecting on the career of an England football great
3 years, 11 months ago

Wayne Rooney retires: Reflecting on the career of an England football great

Daily Mail  

It was a moment no football fan will ever forget. A haunted Rooney stares at referee Horacio Marcelo Elizondo's red card after being sent off against Portugal in the 2006 World Cup The striker's infamous lashing out at Ricardo Carvalho resulted in his Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo urging the official to dismiss Rooney from the field Nonetheless, Rooney sent …

Wayne Rooney ends playing career to become Derby manager
3 years, 11 months ago

Wayne Rooney ends playing career to become Derby manager

The Hindu  

Wayne Rooney now has the Derby job on a permanent basis after England's record goal-scorer retired from playing and received a contract through 2023 to manage the second division team. “I can promise everyone involved in the club and all our fans, my staff and I will leave no stone unturned in achieving the potential I have witnessed over the …

Wayne Rooney ready to hang up his boots if named Derby boss - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Wayne Rooney ready to hang up his boots if named Derby boss - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Derby County’s Wayne Rooney is prepared to call time on his playing career if asked to fill the position of manager left vacant following Phillip Cocu’s sacking, the former England captain said on Friday. Player-coach Rooney has been assisted by Liam Rosenior, Shay Given and Justin Walker following Dutchman Cocu’s departure this month and will take sole charge of the …

Teenage kicks! Manchester United wonderkid Mason Greenwood is following in Wayne Rooney's footsteps
4 years, 5 months ago

Teenage kicks! Manchester United wonderkid Mason Greenwood is following in Wayne Rooney's footsteps

Daily Mail  

One more goal for Mason Greenwood this season and Manchester United’s prodigious young striker will join Wayne Rooney, George Best and Brian Kidd in scoring 17 goals for the club as a teenager. Teenage sensation Mason Greenwood is close to joining Manchester United's immortals SWEET 16 Rooney was spotted by Everton playing for Copplehouse Boys Under 11s at the age …

Wayne Rooney: 'Man Utd made a mistake sacking Van Gaal'
4 years, 7 months ago

Wayne Rooney: 'Man Utd made a mistake sacking Van Gaal'

The Hindu  

Wayne Rooney feels Manchester United was wrong to sack Louis van Gaal in 2016 after two years at the Old Trafford helm. Van Gaal was axed in favour of Jose Mourinho shortly after winning the FA Cup, with United having finished outside of the top four in the Premier League. Under Mourinho, United finished sixth in the final 2016-17 Premier …

Wayne Rooney believes English game is 'pushing to return too soon'
4 years, 7 months ago

Wayne Rooney believes English game is 'pushing to return too soon'

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney believes English football is 'pushing to return too soon' amid the Covid-19 crisis and the opinions of players are counting for little. Derby's Wayne Rooney believes English football is 'pushing to return too soon' amid the Covid-19 pandemic with the Championship clubs set to return to training on May 25 Rooney says the EFL and PFA haven't contacted …

Gary Neville opens up on Wayne Rooney apologising to the Manchester United squad
4 years, 9 months ago

Gary Neville opens up on Wayne Rooney apologising to the Manchester United squad

Daily Mail  

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has recalled the time he thought Wayne Rooney's time at the club was over, seven years before he actually left. Gary Neville opened up on the time he thought Wayne Rooney's Man United career was over In 2010, Rooney was unsure whether to stay at United as he felt they didn't match his ambitions …

Rooney hopes Derby County's teenagers learn from MUN defeat
4 years, 10 months ago

Rooney hopes Derby County's teenagers learn from MUN defeat

The Hindu  

Player-coach Wayne Rooney hopes his teenage Derby County team-mates will benefit from the experience of playing against Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round. Derby was soundly beaten 3-0 by United at Pride Park on Thursday, with Luke Shaw opening the scoring before Odion Ighalo's brace secured a quarterfinal trip to Norwich City. RELATED| However, the former United captain …

FA Cup: Manchester United ease past Wayne Rooney's Derby County to progress into quarter-finals
4 years, 10 months ago

FA Cup: Manchester United ease past Wayne Rooney's Derby County to progress into quarter-finals

Firstpost  

Derby: Odion Ighalo scored twice as Manchester United beat second tier Derby County 3-0 on Thursday to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals and leave their all-time top scorer Wayne Rooney on the losing side. United will travel to Norwich City in the last eight after the Premier League’s bottom club beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties on Wednesday. Rooney, who joined …

Odion Ighalo double denies Wayne Rooney as Manchester United move into FA Cup quarters
4 years, 10 months ago

Odion Ighalo double denies Wayne Rooney as Manchester United move into FA Cup quarters

Hindustan Times  

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged Manchester United to compete on three fronts after they moved into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 win at Wayne Rooney’s Derby on Thursday. Solskjaer’s side were never in danger of a shock fifth round exit against the second tier Rams as Luke Shaw’s opener and Odion Ighalo’s double booked a quarter-final trip to …

Rooney: Man United needs two or three years to get back to the top
4 years, 10 months ago

Rooney: Man United needs two or three years to get back to the top

The Hindu  

Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United needs "two or three years" to return to the top of English football as the former Red Devils captain highlighted the models of Liverpool and Manchester City. United is three points adrift of Chelsea, which occupies the fourth and final Champions League spot after 28 rounds, ahead of Sunday's derby against Manchester City at Old …

Cocu hoping Rooney's insider information can shock Man United
4 years, 10 months ago

Cocu hoping Rooney's insider information can shock Man United

The Hindu  

Derby boss Phillip Cocu believes Wayne Rooney's experience and insider knowledge will be “extremely important” when the clubs plays his former side Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round. “Of course Wayne is very important, and maybe even more so in this game because he knows Manchester United like no-one else,” said Cocu. So yes, it will be extremely …

Wayne Rooney will be ready for Manchester United reunion – Derby boss Cocu
4 years, 11 months ago

Wayne Rooney will be ready for Manchester United reunion – Derby boss Cocu

The Hindu  

Phillip Cocu said Wayne Rooney will be ready for his reunion with former club Manchester United after Derby County earned a FA Cup tie against the Premier League giants. Derby captain and ex-United skipper Rooney, 34, converted a 77th-minute penalty as the Championship outfit defeated Northampton Town 4-2 in Tuesday's fourth-round replay. Rooney – who left United in 2017 having …

Discover Related