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Derby confident of landing Rooney in player-coach role – owner

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2019 0

Derby County are confident that they can sign Wayne Rooney as a player-coach despite potential interest from rival teams for the former England captain’s signature, the Championship club’s owner Mel Morris said on Tuesday. British media reported on Monday that the 33-year-old was in advanced

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Rooney excited to see what ‘fearless’ 3 lions are capable of

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2018 0

England’s striker Wayne Rooney attends a press conference during a media day at St George’s Park in Burton-on-Trent, central England on November 13, 2018, ahead of their international friendly football match against the USA on November 15. Wayne Rooney will make his final farewell as England’s greatest ever goalscorer in a friendly against the United […]

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Wayne Rooney Banned From Driving For 2 Years And Given 100hrs Community Service

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2017 0

Former England captain and Manchester United star, Wayne Rooney has been banned from driving for two years and given 100 hours’ community service after pleading guilty today to a drink-driving charge. The Everton striker was stopped by police while driving 29-year-old party girl Laura Simpson home from a night out in her Volkswagen Beetle in […]

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Rooney charged with drink driving

Ihesiulo Grace 2 September 2017 0

Everton forward and former England captain Wayne Rooney has been charged with drink driving by Cheshire Police. Rooney was arrested during the early hours of Friday morning, seven-and-a-half miles from his home in Prestbury, Cheshire. The 31-year-old was charged with driving while over the legal limit and released on bail. Rooney is due to appear […]

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Koeman hails Rooney’s Everton influence

Ihesiulo Grace 26 August 2017 0

Everton boss Ronald Koeman says Wayne Rooney’s influence is already being felt at Goodison Park. Speaking ahead of Everton’s match against Chelsea on Sunday, Koeman said: “He’s been vital from the beginning, not only on the pitch but also off the pitch. “He’s teaching young players and it’s good for the manager to have that […]

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Eriksson urges Rooney retirement rethink

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2017 0

Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Gareth Southgate should try to persuade Wayne Rooney to delay his international retirement until after next year’s World Cup, claiming “England still need him”. The Three Lions’ record goalscorer on Wednesday announced his decision to stand down from England duty after 119 appearances and 53 goals. Swede Eriksson handed

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Rooney quits international football

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2017 0

Frank Jumbo with Agency Report England’s record goalscorer, Wayne Rooney, announced on Wednesday he is retiring from international football with immediate effect, despite England manager, Gareth Southgate, telling him he had earned a recall. The 31-year-old – scorer of 53 goals in 119 appearances for his country told Southgate of his decision during a phone […]