Derby manager Phillip Cocu revealed Wayne Rooney is set to give his team a New Year boost after they ended a seven-match winless run by beating Charlton 2-1 at Pride Park.Rooney is eligible to face Barnsley on Thursday, January 2 and Cocu hinted the former England captain is likely to be in the starting line-up.He watched from the dugout as Derby started well with Jason Knight scoring his first ...Full Story »

Adam Rooney will hope his late equaliser against Bradford last time out earns him a start when Salford host Crewe on Boxing Day.The Ammies are without a win in five League Two games and Rooney, a half-time replacement for Luke Armstrong at Valley Parade, is their only goalscorer in that time as his goal added to a brace against Swindon on November 16.Salford, promoted from the National League la...Full Story »

Substitute Adam Rooney rescued a point for Salford to thwart promotion contenders Bradford in a 1-1 draw at Valley Parade.Harry Pritchard had given Bradford a deserved lead in the 53rd minute, but Rooney – a half-time substitute – crowned Salford’s comeback with a 79th-minute equaliser.The result extended fifth-placed Bradford’s unbeaten run to four games, but three have ...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney wants to join the growing band of young English managers when his playing days are over, not sit in a television studio. The former England captain’s illustrious career as a player is reaching its twilight years. He will be a couple of months shy of his 35th birthday when his 18-month contract with Derby – which begins at the start of next month – expires.Hangi...Full Story »

WAYNE ROONEY took the first steps on his coaching career as he sat in the Derby dug-out for their game against Queen Park Rangers. Rooney began work in his new role as player-coach of the Rams this week after ending his adventure in America. Wayne Rooney took his seat in the Derby dug-out for the first time since becoming player-coach Credit: Getty Images - Getty Welcome, @WayneRooney! 👋...Full Story »

QPR manager Mark Warburton claimed the Wayne Rooney factor helped his team earn a 1-1 draw against Derby at Pride Park.All the talk before the game was about Rooney’s first involvement on a matchday but Rangers spoiled the party by denying Derby a sixth straight home win.Rooney is ineligible to play until January but was in the dugout for the first time and saw his new team go ahead in the...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney watched from the dugout as Derby’s winning run at Pride Park was ended by a 1-1 draw with QPR.Martyn Waghorn’s free-kick put the Rams ahead but the striker then gave away the penalty that Eberechi Eze converted at the end of the first half.Derby were pushing for a sixth straight home win but Rangers showed character and might have taken all three points with more composu...Full Story »

Vanarama National League leaders Barrow kept their place at the summit thanks to a 2-1 win over Barnet.Ephron Mason-Clark’s volley was just wide of the far post in the 13th minute for Barnet shortly after Dior Angus’ effort for the hosts was palmed away.But the Bluebirds took the lead in the 27th minute when Josh Kay rifled the ball into the net.Barrow were 2-0 up within three minute...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney's nine-year old son, Kai, is poised to return to Manchester City's academy set-up once the family head back to the United Kingdom. Having finished his stint in the United States with DC United, Rooney will now ply his trade with Championship outfit Derby County after penning an 18-month player-coach contract. The transfer will allow Rooney another opportunity to play in English ...Full Story »

FURIOUS Jamie Vardy has deleted ex-England teammate Wayne Rooney from his Instagram as the Wag-ileaks row escalates. The Leicester striker — wed to Rebekah, 37 — is seething that Roo’s missus Coleen, 33, has let the drama play out so publicly. Jamie Vardy - wed to Becky - has deleted Wayne Rooney off his social media A pal said: “Jamie has always got on well with Wayne...Full Story »

Adam Rooney’s second-half header handed Salford a narrow 1-0 Sky Bet League Two victory against Cambridge.Rooney glanced home from Craig Conway’s cross with 13 minutes to go, ensuring Salford completed back-to-back EFL wins for the first time. Salford’s Joey Jones fired in an early 30-yard effort which flew narrowly wide.Home debutant Conway then lashed the ball in from the edg...Full Story »

Rebekah Vardy has allegedly threatened Coleen Rooney with legal action over claims she leaked stories about her to the press as the war of the WAGs escalated. Furious Rebekah Vardy - married to Leicester City striker Jamie - has reportedly warned Coleen: "Believe me or I’ll see you in court." Wayne Rooney's WAG Coleen, 33, believed that a friend had been leaking stories after a number of...Full Story »

Jamie Vardy has backed Rebekah Vardy on Twitter The Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy spat has taken another twist with Jamie Vardy now providing public backing to his wife. The Leicester star has made it clear he is in support of Rebekah following the accusations from Coleen yesterday. Wayne Rooney’s Mrs took to Twitter on Wednesday morning as she accused Rebekah of sharing private infor...Full Story »

WAG Becky Vardy wept down the phone to friend Coleen Rooney after being accused of leaking stories about her. She begged Wayne’s 33-year-old wife to believe she was not to blame. A source said: “She pleaded but was rebuffed.” Coleen Rooney has been dubbed ‘Wagatha Christie’ after she hatched an elaborate plan to catch whoever was leaking her stories Coleen had ...Full Story »

Barrow made it five wins in a row in all competitions as they made the trip down the west coast to beat Chorley.Home defender Courtney Meppen-Walter was an accommodating host, conceding two penalties as Barrow ran out 3-1 winners having been behind.Matt Challoner put Chorley ahead with a crisp finish from 10 yards (25) but Meppen-Walter felled Scott Quigley in the box, allowing John Rooney to eq...Full Story »

Salford boss Graham Alexander could make changes against Leyton Orient as he looks to halt a five-match winless run.Striker Adam Rooney is an option, having had to settle for a place on the bench for the last two games.Alexander has a healthy squad to choose from, with Thomas Walker also among the manager’s options should he choose to tinker.Salford are without a win in any competition sin...Full Story »

WAYNE Rooney hooker Helen Wood wants to write an erotic book like 50 Shades Of Grey – but raunchier. The 32-year-old former escort reckons her vast experience will give her unique insight to pen a racy novel. She was one of two women to have sex with former England captain Rooney while his wife Coleen was pregnant. Helen said: “I want to write an erotic book. I’d love to do ...Full Story »

BUILDERS face a race to get Wayne Rooney's £20million Cheshire mansion finished after the England legend today agreed to make a shock move to Derby County in January. The country house, just over an hour away from his new Pride Park base, is still under construction, according to the latest pictures. Construction work on Rooney's Cheshire mansion is ongoingCredit: Zenpix DC United forwar...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney will complete the 2019 season with DC United Wayne Rooney has agreed to join Derby as a player-coach in January on an initial 18-month contract. The 33-year-old will complete the current MLS season with DC United, which will finish no later than November, before making his return to English football. Rooney, who has spoken in the past of his desire to work as a manager when his...Full Story »

Phillip Cocu was tight-lipped on reports linking Derby with a move for former England captain Wayne Rooney after his side’s 2-1 Sky Bet Championship victory at Huddersfield.The DC United striker has been linked with a possible player-coach role at Pride Park.Cocu offered few clues as to whether there was any truth in the rumours following Monday’s win.Phillip Cocu was keeping his Way...Full Story »