Manchester United's all-time leading scorer Wayne Rooney has questioned the Old Trafford futures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba, saying that the club needs to go with "younger, hungry players" to lift them out of their current malaise. United are set to endure their fifth-straight season without a trophy following their elimination from the Champions League by Atletico Madrid last month....Full Story »

Interim boss Wayne Brown insisted Colchester are not safe from relegation despite moving nine points clear of the League Two drop zone following a 2-1 win at Harrogate.Brown was unimpressed with long periods of the U’s performance and, in particular, a start that saw them fall behind to a fourth-minute goal by Jack Muldoon.First-half replies from Freddie Sears and Noah Chilvers went on to ...Full Story »

Derby manager Wayne Rooney admits he wants his team to “play on the edge” despite witnessing a sixth red card of the season in the 1-0 win over Preston.Max Bird was sent off early in the second half after Preston had been reduced to 10 men before the interval.Tom Lawrence got the better of Liam Lindsay, who hauled him down just outside the area when the Wales international was about ...Full Story »

Wayne Brown praised teenager Junior Tchamadeu after he came off the bench to score a dramatic stoppage-time winner to seal Colchester a 1-0 victory over Tranmere.Tchamadeu slammed home from the edge of the area after Alan Judge had hooked Tom Eastman’s pass into his path in the fifth minute of time added on.U’s interim boss Brown said: “Credit to Junior, coming off the bench.&l...Full Story »

Frustrated Derby manager Wayne Rooney claimed his team should have had three penalties after they were held 1-1 by Coventry at Pride Park.Rooney insisted referee Darren Bond should have awarded two other spot kicks in addition to the one dispatched by Tom Lawrence to rescue a point for the Rams.Derby had gone behind to a superb goal from Matt Godden in the 28th minute after he played a one-two w...Full Story »

Derby boss Wayne Rooney feels his side were left to rue missed chances as they fell to a 3-1 Championship defeat to Blackburn, despite taking the lead at Ewood Park.Derby took the lead midway through the first half when Nathan Byrne set up Ravel Morrison to finish from close range.Greeted with boos at half-time, Rovers found new impetus and two goals in six second-half minutes from Scott Wharton...Full Story »

Barrow gave their League Two survival hopes a much-needed boost with a narrow 1-0 success at 10-man Scunthorpe.John Rooney got the all-important goal a minute before half-time against the bottom side – ending the Bluebirds’ seven-match run without a victory.The visitors dominated against an Iron side that were always facing an uphill battle following midfielder Anthony Grant’s ...Full Story »

Wayne Brown was left breathing a sigh of relief after admitting his Colchester players “dug themselves out of a hole” by coming from behind to win 3-1 at bottom club Scunthorpe.The Iron had led 1-0 courtesy of Joe Nuttall’s early opener, but two bookings in six minutes for Luke Matheson saw them reduced to 10 men and the Us took advantage with Noah Chilvers, twice, and Owura Ed...Full Story »

Wayne Brown admitted conceding a stoppage-time goal to draw 2-2 with fellow strugglers Leyton Orient was a ‘sucker punch’.Ethan Coleman rescued a point for the Os with an equaliser in the third minute of stoppage time, prodding home from close range after Paul Smyth’s free-kick had not been properly cleared by the hosts.Colchester interim head coach Brown said: “It was so...Full Story »

Derby manager Wayne Rooney delivered a defiant response to a 2-1 home defeat to Millwall that leaves his team deep in relegation trouble.Rooney vowed to fight to the end after Derby lost at home for the first time in 2022, as goals from Jed Wallace and Tyler Burey gave Millwall victory.He said: “We conceded two sloppy goals and then give Millwall credit they defended the box very well.&ldq...Full Story »

Derby boss Wayne Rooney branded the challenge that saw Tom Lawrence sent off in the relegation battle with Peterborough as “stupid.”The Wales international received a straight red card for a lunge on Nathan Thompson although Louie Sibley got him out of trouble with an added-time winner in the 1-0 Sky Bet Championship victory.There had been few clear chances in the game after Lawrence...Full Story »

Colchester’s interim boss Wayne Brown said he “could not justify” some of his side’s “criminal” defending during their 3-0 defeat at Northampton.Brown was generally pleased with his side’s performance but hit out at the defending for Northampton’s goals, particularly Fraser Horsfall’s header.Horsfall converted Mitch Pinnock’s corner aft...Full Story »

The England and Manchester United legend, 36, accidentally revealed his taste in giant erotic artwork as four-year-old Cass opened his presents. Wayne Rooney shared a snap of his son on his birthday — with nude paintings visible in the background Credit: Splash Rooney accidentally revealed his taste in giant erotic artwork as four-year-old Cass opened his presents Proud dad Wayne posted...Full Story »

WAYNE ROONEY posed for a selfie with a young pitch invader after the plucky fan dodged stewards to sprint halfway up the pitch. The Derby manager, 36, took charge of his side away at Middlesbrough on Saturday. Wayne Rooney poses for a selfie with the kid in the Manchester United shirtCredit: Getty The youngster ran off down the touchline and back into the standCredit: Twitter And with his si...Full Story »

Colchester interim boss Wayne Brown was disappointed they did not see out victory following their 2-2 draw with Carlisle.Goals from Tommy Smith and substitute Tyreik Wright had given the U’s the advantage after Omari Patrick had put the Cumbrians in front, only for Tobi Sho-Silva to equalise late on for the visitors.Brown said: “Having found ourselves 1-0 down, we’ve done great...Full Story »

The former England and Manchester United star said he would use the drops, chewing gum and mouthwash to disguise his hangovers. Former England star Wayne Rooney has revealed his secret to hiding two-day benders before training were eye drops, here seen putting drops in Credit: Splash The Man United ace also had chewing gum and mouthwash, Wayne wipes face as eye stings Credit: Splash Wayne, 36...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney said he would jump at the chance to manage Manchester United. The Englishman, who spent 13 years at Old Trafford, is currently in charge of Derby County. United will be looking for a new manager in the summer once Ralf Rangnick's interim stint concludes. And Rooney has put his hand up for the position. When asked by Sky Sports if he would jump at the chance to manage United, R...Full Story »

Coleen Rooney has opened up about forgiving her husband Wayne Rooney for the unacceptable behaviour from his past that almost ended their relationship in a new documentary Coleen Rooney has admitted that while she acknowledges her husband Wayne Rooney's past behaviour is "not acceptable", she has "moved on." Speaking on their new Amazon Prime documentary, Rooney, the mum-of-four confirmed that...Full Story »

Derby boss Wayne Rooney revealed how his decision to promote Tom Lawrence is helping the forward lead the Rams’ fight for Championship survival.Rooney reckons making him captain has lifted his game and Lawrence shone again, scoring and assisting as Hull were beaten 3-1 to leave Derby only four points from safety.Hull began well with Keane Lewis-Potter forcing Ryan Allsop into a flying save...Full Story »

Derby boss Wayne Rooney faces a headache in defence for Tuesday’s Championship clash with Hull.Richard Stearman begins a three-match ban following his red card against Huddersfield last week, and Rooney is likely to pick either Lee Buchanan or Craig Forsyth.Midfielder Krystian Bielik has made two appearances as a substitute after a year out with a serious knee injury and could be in conten...Full Story »