Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney says he’s looking forward to welcoming his ‘friend’ Robin van Persie back to Old Trafford.
The Dutchman is expected to start for Fenerbahce when the Turkish side travel to the Theatre of Dreams on Thursday night.
The 33-year-old left United in 2015 after three years with the Red Devils.
Van Persie inspired United to a historic 20th league title in Sir Alex Ferguson’s final year at the club and he bagged 58 goals in 108 appearances i
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Wayne Rooney sends heartfelt message to Robin van Persie ahead of striker’s Manchester United return
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Golden goal: Wayne Rooney for Manchester United v Fenerbahce (2004)
via theguardian.comThe teenage signing from Everton captured the imagination at Old Trafford with a storybook debut hat-trickFor all the adulation modern footballers receive, most will never comprehend the impact they have on young people. Sure, you get 21st-century icons such as Jack Grealish or James Maddison, who cut through all that silly public scrutiny on their hair or fashion choices and manage to connect with young supporters, but the vast majority can never truly know what they mean to fans.I’ve wor -
Harry Kane’s England goalscoring record and Three Lions’ all-time top scorers revealed
via metro.co.ukKane is already an all-time England great (Picture: Getty)Harry Kane will have the opportunity to make yet more England history over the next few days with the Three Lions in friendly action against Brazil and Belgium during March’s international break.The 30 year-old is enjoying a dream first season with Bayern Munich having broken the record for the most goals scored in a debut Bundesliga campaign.And Kane will be hoping to continue that incredible club form for his country, starting wit -
Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney rate Manchester United’s top-four chances after Everton win
via metro.co.ukThe former United striker isn’t convinced by his old club (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney does not believe Manchester United have the consistency or the solidity to finish in the top four this season, while Rio Ferdinand fears for them against Liverpool next weekend.The Red Devils closed the gap to fifth-placed Tottenham to just three points thanks to a 2-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford on Saturday – though Spurs now have two games in hand, starting against fourth-placed Aston Vi -
Wayne Rooney fires warning to Casemiro after Manchester United beat Everton
via metro.co.ukCasemiro struggled in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Everton (PA Wire)Wayne Rooney has fired a warning to Casemiro following Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday.Two first-half penalties which were won by Alejandro Garnacho and converted by Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford were enough to secure three points for Erik ten Hag’s side, who remain sixth in the Premier League but are now three points behind Tottenham.Everton started brightly at Old Trafford and h -
Wayne Rooney compares ‘incredible’ Kobbie Mainoo to Bastian Schweinsteiger
via metro.co.ukThe United legend has been blown away by the youngster (Pictures: Getty / TNT Sports)Wayne Rooney believes Kobbie Mainoo is destined to have a big future at Manchester United, even comparing the teenager to a young Bastian Schweinsteiger.After an injury-disrupted start to the campaign, Mainoo has racked up 14 Premier League starts and become a key cog in Erik ten Hag’s midfield, delivering a number of stellar displays.Despite not even representing England at Under-21 level yet, the 18-year -
Newcastle made audacious bid to sign Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, says Alan Shearer
via metro.co.ukWayne Rooney completed a £27m switch from Everton to Manchester United in 2004 (Picture: Getty)Alan Shearer has confirmed that Newcastle tabled an unsuccessful offer to sign Wayne Rooney before the legendary forward joined Manchester United in 2004.Aged just 16, Rooney burst onto the scene with a sensational last-gasp winner for his boyhood club Everton against Arsenal in the 2002/03 season, bringing the Gunners’ 49-match unbeaten run to a grinding halt.The striker would go on to est -
Wayne Rooney still aiming for Manchester United and Everton jobs
via metro.co.ukWayne Rooney is still aiming for the top in management (Picture: Getty Images)Wayne Rooney has not had the easiest start to his career in management but is still targeting huge jobs, saying he would love to take charge of former clubs Manchester United and Everton eventually.Still just 38 years old, Rooney has already has spells in charge of Derby County, DC United and Birmingham City, currently out of the game after leaving the Blues.The England legend was praised for his work at Derby in very -
Wayne Rooney assesses Man Utd’s chances of securing top-four finish
via metro.co.ukWayne Rooney’s former club currently sit sixth in the table (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney has assessed Manchester United’s chances of finishing in the Premier League top four to secure Champions League football next term.Rooney’s former club currently sit sixth in the top-flight after 26 games – eight points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa – with 12 fixtures remaining this term.United lost 2-1 at home to Fulham in their last Premier League match following a run of f -
Wayne Rooney sends message to Marcus Rashford over work rate
via metro.co.ukMarcus Rashford has had a difficult season with Manchester United (Picture: Getty Images)Wayne Rooney has encouraged Marcus Rashford to work harder for Manchester United, saying that should be the main focus for the forward.The 26-year-old was superb last season but has really struggled for form during this campaign, scoring just five times in the Premier League and failing to score in four Champions League outings.There have been off-field issues surrounding the England forward as well, with a -
Wayne Rooney reveals what ‘frustrating’ Manchester United need to change under Erik ten Hag
via metro.co.ukWayne Rooney admits Manchester United ‘frustrate’ him (Photo by Graham Chadwick/Getty Images)Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney says his former club are ‘frustrating’ and need to change one thing in order to gain consistency.The Red Devils beat Luton 2-1 on Sunday to extend their Premier League winning run to four matches.However, Luton enjoyed more possession and had 20 efforts during the match, while United could have scored four in the second half alone.Rarely has a -
Wayne Rooney opens on relationship with Jose Mourinho and big decision that left him ‘disappointed’
via metro.co.ukRooney played one season under Mourinho before re-joining Everton (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney has admitted playing under Jose Mourinho was his ‘toughest year’ at Manchester United after opening up on his relationship with his former manager.Mourinho arrived at Old Trafford in the summer of 2016, replacing Louis van Gaal at the helm and winning the League Cup and Europa League in his first season in charge.That 2016-17 season also proved to be Rooney’s last at the club, departi -
Wayne Rooney would ‘walk’ to Manchester City to work with Pep Guardiola
via metro.co.ukWayne Rooney is determined to return to management (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney says he would ‘walk’ to Manchester City in order to work with Pep Guardiola.
The 38-year-old was sacked at Birmingham City in January, after just 83 days in charge at the club.
The United legend remains determined to forge out a career for himself in management as a head coach.
But Rooney says he would be willing to take a different role – as an assistan -
Wayne Rooney responds to sensational boxing offer after confirming approach from KSI’s Misfits
via metro.co.ukRooney has received offers to move into boxing (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney insists his focus is on returning to football management despite receiving offers from the world of boxing.The Manchester United and England manager was sacked by Birmingham City after just 15 games last month.Last year, Matchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn raised the possibility of the 38-year-old lacing up the gloves to fight American superstar Jake Paul at Old Trafford.Rooney is a huge fight fan, having brief boxed as a -
Wayne Rooney holds talks with Misfits Boxing and fight a ‘serious option’
via metro.co.ukWayne Rooney fancies stepping between the ropes (Picture: Getty Images)Wayne Rooney has held talks with Misfits Boxing over a potential fight, which is seen as a ‘serious option’ for the Manchester United and England legend.The 38-year-old is out of work after a brief and disastrous stint as Birmingham City manager came to an end with his dismissal in January.Rooney lasted just 15 games in charge of the Blues, winning two of them, before he was sacked, leaving his managerial career i -
Rasmus Hojlund reveals his Manchester United idol and names dream five-a-side team
via metro.co.ukRasmus Hojlund is enjoying a good run of form (Photo: Getty)Rasmus Hojlund says that Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘always been my idol’, naming the football legend in his dream Manchester United five-a-side team.It makes sense that Hojlund would idolise the forward, having grown up a United supporter during Ronaldo’s first spell at Old Trafford.That period concluded with the club winning three consecutive Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League, with the Portugal internati -
Man Utd legends reach out to Marcus Rashford with club to offer counselling
via metro.co.ukMarcus Rashford is set to be offered counselling by Man Utd (Picture: Getty)Manchester United legends Wayne Rooney, David Beckham and Rio Ferdinand have all reached out to Marcus Rashford over his recent partying scandal.The England international is also set to be offered counselling by the club if he reaches out for help over his lifestyle, according to the Daily Mail.Rashford was absent from United’s 4-2 victory over Newport on Sunday with Ten Hag insisting before the game that his -
Kevin De Bruyne equals Wayne Rooney record with heroics against Newcastle
via metro.co.ukKevin De Bruyne came off the bench and inspired Man City’s victory (Picture: Getty)Manchester City superstar Kevin De Bruyne has equalled Wayne Rooney on 103 Premier League assists after his heroics in the victory over Newcastle United.De Bruyne has missed almost the entire season with a hamstring injury but recently made his return to first-team action.The Belgian was an unused substitute in the 2-0 win over Sheffield United at the end of December but came off the bench as City beat Newca -
The top goalscorers in European Championship history ahead of Euro 2024
via metro.co.ukThe legends of the game have etched their names into Euros history (Picture: Getty)It’s officially the year of Euro 2024 – and the best goalscorers on the continent will be looking to fire their countries to glory when the tournament rolls around this summer.The likes of Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe will be expected to compete for the Golden Boot, joining an illustrious list of former players who find their names amongst the highest scorers in the history of the Euros.England in part -
Wayne Rooney, John Terry and Steven Gerrard lead support for Sven-Göran Eriksson after cancer diagnosis
via metro.co.ukSven-Göran Eriksson handed Wayne Rooney his England debut in 2003 (Picture: Getty)Messages of support have poured in for Sven-Göran Eriksson from the likes of Wayne Rooney, John Terry and Steven Gerrard after the ex-England manager revealed he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer.Eriksson, 75, who also took charge of Manchester City, Leicester City, Benfica, Lazio and Roma across an esteemed 40-year managerial career, stepped down from his position as sporting director of Karlstad B -
Conor Gallagher names two current Chelsea players in his favourite England XI of all-time
via metro.co.ukConor Gallagher has won 11 caps for England since 2021 (Photo: Getty)Conor Gallagher has stayed loyal to his beloved Chelsea by naming six of their current and former players in his favourite England XI of all-time.But while some of his selections are obvious, a few may raise some eyebrows.Gallagher made his Three Lions debut in 2021 and since then he’s been a regular in Gareth Southgate’s squad, winning 11 caps to date and was part of the team that went to the Qatar World Cup.The mi -
Wayne Rooney, like all managers, needed time but patience is often lacking | Karen Carney
via theguardian.comAppointment and dismissal came at difficult times for Rooney so Birmingham’s owners have to be diligent in their next step“As you go through life, it’s a long, long road, there’ll be joys and sorrows too,” begins the Birmingham chant and, as a fan of the club, I can certainly relate. Wayne Rooney was sacked as manager on Tuesday after 15 matches, having taken the club from sixth to 20th. His dismissal is understandable in a results-based business and a reminder that -
How does Luke Littler rank among other teen sporting sensations?
via theguardian.comFrom Pelé to Ronnie O’Sullivan to Emma Raducanu, the 16-year-old darts whizz is in exalted companyThe rise and rise of 16-year-old Luke Littler at the PDC darts world championship in London will be one of the sporting stories of the year. He may already be a good bet to lift the BBC sports personality of the year award in December. As a teenage sporting sensation, he is in exalted company. Continue reading... -
Birmingham’s US backers are falling for the typical new-owner tropes
via theguardian.comThe Championship club, part-owned by Tom Brady, chased a Hollywood name when they appointed Wayne Rooney. They fired the head coach after 15 gamesWayne Rooney’s most memorable contribution as Birmingham City manager was the unforgettable meme that summed up his ill-fated 15-game spell. Captured despondently leaning against a wall in the St Andrew’s tunnel, visibly exasperated after a disappointing match (of which there were many), the picture was never a positive one for the former E -
The Wayne Rooney paradox: he should avoid any club that wants him | Barney Ronay
via theguardian.comAfter being sacked by Birmingham, the former England captain may need to bear Groucho Marx’s famous declaration in mindIs Wayne Rooney a good manager? There is an obvious answer to this, three jobs, three years and three abrupt departures into his career as a head coach, the latest that unremittingly disastrous 15-game spell at Birmingham City. And that answer is quite clearly: no. Nothing to see here. Move along please.On the other hand, any assessment of Rooney’s capacity as a mana -
Wayne Rooney hits back at Birmingham board after being sacked as manager
via theguardian.comFormer England player loses job after just 15 games in charge‘I do not believe 13 weeks was sufficient to oversee changes’Wayne Rooney has revealed his hurt at being sacked by Birmingham City after just 83 days in charge and criticised the lack of time afforded to him during his brief stay at St Andrew’s.Rooney lost nine of his 15 matches and supporters turned on the former England and Manchester United captain during Monday’s 3-0 defeat by Leeds. Back in October, when th -
Rooney sacked: a look back at his 83 days at Birmingham – video report
via theguardian.comWayne Rooney has been sacked by Birmingham City after 83 days in charge. Rooney lost nine of his 15 matches with the final straw being their 3-0 defeat by Leeds. The former Manchester United and England striker asked for patience to allow the team to adapt to his style of play but ultimately he was unable to have a positive impact. Following the news, Rooney said: 'Football is a results business – and I recognise they have not been at the level I wanted them to be. However, time is the mos -
Rio Ferdinand reveals the warning he gave Wayne Rooney over Birmingham job
via metro.co.ukRio Ferdinand revealed he warned Wayne Rooney over taking the Birmingham manager’s job (Picture: Vibe with Five)Rio Ferdinand revealed he warned his former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney over the pitfalls of taking the Birmingham City managerial job.The 38-year-old, who was sacked on Tuesday, oversaw just two wins in 15 games following his controversial appointment at St Andrew’s in October.Rooney wasbrought in at the expense of popular former boss John Eustace by the club&r
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