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Manchester United had always been the likely destination and it had seemed Everton would hold on to Rooney for an extra season.

Terry Butcher said: "If I was an American I'd wind Rooney up. I'd stand on his toes, pinch him, belt him if I could. "

This time the referee did agree a player had been illegally brought down and Rooney duly scored with an emphatic shot.

But this was one of the rare occasions when Rooney saved the day on his own foot, scoring a hat trick to propel United to a 4-2 victory.

That game against Turkey is always remembered, but Rooney is unsure if it was his best display.

Rooney's last World Cup ended with one of those red cards after his boot made firm contact with the groin of a Portuguese player.

Rooney had been a doubt for the last sixteen, second-leg tie after missing Saturday's Premier League trip to Wolves with a knee injury.

Penalty "Overall, he made (Wayne) Rooney miss a penalty, made a crucial save from Anderson and you cannot fault him on the goal. "

There is a feeling that Rooney must play as a centre forward, or just behind one, if United and England are to get the best out of him.

Again, a lot of this can be put down to the players Rooney plays with each week compared to that of Messi.

Rooney's threat came always from counter-attacks, getting the ball early around the halfway line, turning and attacking Chelsea's defence.

Drogba hit the kind of form expected from Thierry Henry or Wayne Rooney as he became the heart and soul of Chelsea.

Rooney appeared to mouth "12 men, 12 men" into a television camera as he departed the turf at the final whistle.

With the FA yet to receive any paperwork on the matter from their Dutch counterparts, Scholes and Rooney will not miss the game.

Interestingly, given how they were once a fixture for England, Rooney and Owen did not play together in any of United's six games.

" Wayne Rooney is ready to become the greatest player England has produced, " said Gary Lineker, the former England Captain.

Unlike Andy Rooney, who puts out a book every year, I at least have the courtesy to wait two years before I offer something new.

There's definitely something going on with Wayne Rooney and maybe this is the creative way of trying to get him back to what he was.

The game was opening up. Rooney powered goal-side of Essien and raced for goal, but Cech claimed it from his feet when he over hit it.

"It's unlikely that a player like Rooney is going to be left on the bench versus Liverpool, " he said.

With Ronaldo gone, it is in United's best interests that Rooney is always in the centre of the pitch and at the heart of the action.

tragedy " is a song that i wrote with cory rooney for marc anthony . it was sort of curious" .

The coronary comes just a week after he issued a public apology to Rooney's wife Coleen over his privately-educated daughter's vice shame.

At least Rooney, perhaps in a less war-weary condition, will be back in England's colours in an attempt to qualify for 2014.

As for Rooney, if I left him out, I'd have to do it bye-mail or I'd never hear the end of it.

That last remark is another reminder of Rooney's roots, growing up in Croxteth with an Everton pennant in his bedroom window.

Wayne Rooney was terrific for Man United and with more support up front for him, he might have given Chelsea more problem.

"He's Wayne Rooney - a good character and a lively character, " said the defender.

"It's going to be a massive game for both clubs and the city and I think it will be a really close game and a difficult game, " said Rooney.

Everybody seems to be suffering since rooney and this hooker had their fun - everybody but those two.

Rooney was a rabid New York Giants football fan whose 50-plus years of season tickets began in a seat behind a pole at the Polo Grounds.

I'd love to see Rooney make a huge impact at this World Cup. He is one of my favourites.

But Ferguson refuted the possibility of suspending Rooney, who's currently out with an ankle injury.

If Wayne Rooney could have scored just a couple of times, this would probably not be the case.

Rooney collected the award, voted for by fellow professionals, at a gala ceremony in London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Sunday night.

And it met with a predictable aftermath: Ridicule in the British press and a bitter explosion from England's star striker Wayne Rooney.

Reports in tabloids claimed that Rooney met with a prostitute while his wife was pregnant.

at the end of last season, Rooney was to be found doing a more than passable impression of Park Ji Sung.

Just a bit disappointed because I always convince myself that Rooney will be a Red for life, just like Giggs and Scholes.

"It was a massive game and we're glad we came out on top, " Rooney said.

Wayne Rooney has sensationally revealed that he was ready to join Newcastle in 2004 before United made their eleventh-hour move to sign him.

At the beginning of the season, he wasn't doing this as the team were playing great attacking football with Rooney as the spearhead.

Wayne Rooney is readying himself for a pivotal season in his career, as he admits that he is desperate to realise his full potential.

But the ball was already out and Rooney took advantage of the fact Almunia had already dived.

So what if Rooney isn't living up to his reputation as a world-class striker?

Wayne Rooney spent last season desperate to get his hands on his first Premier League trophy.

Brooking said: "It was totally different [from Rooney]. The reaction straight into the camera [from Rooney] was the difference. "

If you have watched a Man United match recently, you will have noticed Rooney dropping deep around the midfield in search of the ball.

Yet, while England will have to do without Rooney's goals and invention, they will miss his presence in the dressing room just as keenly.

The second top scorer in the European qualifying zone with nine goals in 10 games, Rooney looks ready to make his mark in South Africa.

Campbell has a bit of history with United, and not just with Rooney.

"There would be an extra burden if we did not sign another striker, " said Rooney.

Rooney is still only 25 but told the Italian newspaper he has no plans to move abroad during his career.

"I'm sure I can learn [by playing alongside Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen and Dimitar Berbatov], " he said.

But after a solid week's training, Rooney is fit and ready to take on the Magpies.

Or he could just be the first Phil Jones and, like Wayne Rooney, have the world at his feet in his early twenties.

Rooney, this week voted Manchester United's player of the year, said Valencia was the team-mate he enjoyed playing alongside most.

A long established technique for eliminating contact potentials of his kind is that of Gish and Rooney.

Well, if Wayne Rooney was out of contract and Robbie Fowler could pull some strings, we would love to have him at Perth Glory.

David Beckham has warned Fabio Capello that it would be a mistake to try to change Wayne Rooney's fiery temperament.

I hope the World Cup is not over for Wayne Rooney. I hope so for him, for the team, for the fans because he is extremely important for us.

In 2002, Rooney was just trying to get in the Everton team.

The poacher supreme served the ball into space and Rooney calmly clipped, with his left foot, a shot of unerring power.

"I don't think they are over-reliant on Rooney, " said the manager at his pre-match press conference.

Even "tulip Dean of the Faculty Rooney" , and I insincere courtesy of a return.

Each Sunday, Rooney delivered one of his "60 Minutes" essays from behind a desk that he, an expert woodworker, hewed himself.

Much like taming Wayne Rooney's aggression, controlling Anderson's enthusiasm is a matter which must be dealt with carefully.

For once Rooney did not have to monopolise the stage as England played efficiently and ruthlessly.

We had good performances against Albania and Estonia and that's put us back in contention for qualification and that was without Rooney.

Wayne Rooney has shaken off the effects of a virus and will start against Newcastle on Sunday at Old Trafford.

Later, he identified one missed opportunity by the substitute Dimitar Berbatov and blamed Rooney for "a terrible pass, a really bad pass" .

Speculation of a rift with Ferguson continues to grow but United insist Rooney is going nowhere.

"Both Steven and John Terry are great captains, ' said Rooney. " Steven is a good friend and a has a great attitude.

Rooney agreed that the fingerprint appeared too recent to have come from Pollock.

Rooney claims Sunday's victory over Chelsea was the perfect shot in the arm for a United side who are gathering a head of steam.

Rooney was far worse; he didn't do anything of note whatsoever. At least Messi showed flashes of why he's the best player in the world.

Gerrard believes it is only a matter of time before Rooney wins the senior award.

That's why it's good for United to have Rooney back from injury, even if he hasn't scored from open play for the club since March.

WAYNE Rooney has set his sights on overtaking Arsenal at the top of the Premier League during the Christmas period.

Ferguson has a double bonus on Wednesday as he welcomes back Rooney and Scholes, who have served three-match domestic suspensions.

Wayne Rooney admitted it was a relief to start for England but was devastated to lose his strike partner Michael Owen to injury.

It is definitely NOT a clearcut penalty, especially with Rooney having played the ball too hard.

Wayne Rooney has been voted ManUtd. com Man of the Match for his commanding display in the 3-0 win over Liverpool on Sunday.

Some reports on Sunday are suggesting Rooney could be fit in three weeks, but Beckham has urged the young star not to rush back into action.

Rooney returned from a spell on the sidelines over Christmas to turn the game against Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round.

After lots of possession but no chances, Rooney eventually hit the crossbar with an acrobatic volley after Cristiano Ronaldo had crossed.

In typical themes, Rooney questioned labels on packages, products that didn't seem to work and why people didn't talk in elevators.

"Rooney and Ronaldo are young and I suppose a lot of their big future is ahead of them, " he admitted.

I will start with Crouch against Ukraine - Rooney will not be on his own, " revealed Capello. "

If the manager wants to bring me off and put Wayne Rooney on, as he did against Trinidad , then that's his decision.

We miss not having players who can drop back and play between the strikers and midfielders, players like Tevez or Rooney.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney was also booked for dissent after loudly protesting against the decision.

Two minutes later Rooney challenged Martin for another Nani corner and the ball flew just over.

Rooney returned to training this week after recovering from the broken foot he sustained on the opening day of the season against Reading.

Hitherto United's only fully-fit striker, Rooney suffered a fractured foot against Reading and is likely to miss the new few weeks.

Rooney is extremely doubtful for this summer's tournament after it was confirmed he has broken more than one bone in his right foot.

Whether it is Rooney, or Macheda, or Welbeck, or Nani, they all have to say, 'Well, this guy was exceptional'.

Rooney shown a straight red in the 62nd minute of a tense clash in Gelsenkirchen for a stamp on Ricardo Carvalho .

Indeed England's Rooney was just named the ugliest soccer player in the world at least according to 33 percent of the 2500 women polled by .

Burke reinstated him after only three weeks, saying Rooney was not a man "who holds prejudice in his heart and mind. "

Despite being named in the squad, Ferguson is still unsure if he will unleash Rooney against Everton.

Wayne Rooney is revelling in his new-found role as a leader and has set his sights on becoming captain for club and country.

You say Rooney and Ronaldo can improve. They're already being touted as among the best in the world. How good can they be?

No group was off limits for Rooney, especially CBS management and his own colleagues.

Charlton says he trusts the judgement of England's medical staff, but insists, above all else, the decision must be right for Rooney.

Otherwise, the crowd were sufficiently impressed and respectful to applaud Rooney off the pitch.

While he will never be able to match the amazing dribbling skills of Messi, something Rooney could work on is his close ball control.

Rooney endured another frustrating night as England opened their 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign with a victory over Andorra on Saturday.

He is the great hope of English football. If Rooney is at his best, then England will be too.

Rooney gave United the lead near the end of the first half of this away match.

The Reds midfielder is in contention alongside international teammates Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney.

Rooney says he is determined to play if he comes through Tuesday's session and that he "always wants to play for my country" .

Coleen fled to her parents' as the scandal broke - but days later gave hooker-loving Rooney, 24, "one last chance" .

Ferguson was also asked whether he was becoming concerned about Wayne Rooney's failure not to score in the league since 18 September.

Ferguson said that he had asked Owen to be patient while he attempts to perfect the Rooney-Berbatov partnership.

"I expected Rooney to be in there, also Owen but he was injured, " said Wenger.

Few would have predicted the stuttering performance after Wayne Rooney put the Reds ahead after only three minutes.

Wayne Rooney feels he and his team- mates can negate Ruud van Nistelrooy's absence by sharing United's goal scoring burden this season .

However, whether out of coincidence or intent, at no time on tour has he and Rooney shared the pitch.

And Wayne Rooney also has one of the greatest ambitions in the country, according to researchers.

Ferguson picked a team without either Wayne Rooney or Javier Hernandez for the Champions League match against Basel. Both were injured.

But Ferguson indicated he saw him as support to the existing strike pairing of Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov.

Rooney is a different type of player . . . and after that? No-one. It is why we must wish Owen the best of luck.

Wayne Rooney believes Chelsea will once again be the main Premier League title threat to Manchester United next season.

I think he will do better than Rooney in EPL , English defenders are more scared of players with good technical ability. Let's wait and see.

Rooney has stayed in England for intensive treatment on his foot injury with the Manchester United team doctors.

So it is likely that Mr Rooney would be willing to play professional football even if he were paid much less.

England's star turn, Wayne Rooney is viewed as one of the best players in the world.

United may have looked more dangerous breaking, mainly through Wayne Rooney, but Chelsea stayed patient and composed in defence.

Wayne Rooney must come straight back into the side after suspension.

United legend Paddy Crerand has described the decision to hand three-match suspensions to Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes as "an injustice" .

Wayne Rooney said: "I am absolutely delighted to win this award especially as it has been voted for by the England fans. "

Mr Rooney, however, is hampered by the characteristic English vices of insubordination and petulance.

It's the best thing that could have possibly happened. Who wouldn't want to play with him and Wayne Rooney?

Rooney, whose only hobby is sleeping, takes up betting on sport out of sheer boredom.

But, just as with England, Rooney is the true touchstone.

But once the misunderstanding is cleared up, Rooney goes for a kickabout on the street with his mates.

Ferguson will examine Rooney's fitness today before deciding whether the striker should play any part.

It's that kind of experience that Ryan draws on when he advises Rooney just to keep plugging away.

Here, Nigel Reo-Coker was shunted back from midfield to try to contain Rooney, Ronaldo and Giggs.

Rooney was influential during United's second-half fight-back after Andrei Arshavin had given Arsenal a first-half lead.

This has meant most of Rooney's shots have been from distance and not at the end of team moves.

We have received the decision from FIFA regarding the suspension to Wayne Rooney following his dismissal against Portugal.

As an international captain himself, Van der Sar can understand Rooney's desperation to make the finals in Germany.

Forget about David Beckham. Wayne Rooney will break the England records for appearances and goals. Only serious injury can stop him.

Injury to Torres or Gerrard would have a severe impact on the side but that argument applies to Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford.

Just weeks after admitting having had extramarital affairs, the first- term lawmaker was unseated by Republican attorney Tom Rooney.

Rooney's goals may grab the headlines, but there wasn't a bad performance in a red shirt.

If Wayne Rooney ever opts to hang up his soccer boots, there may be a future in politics.

By the mid-1960s, Rooney's name was a familiar credit at the end of CBS News programs.

Sources say there "is absolutely no chance" Rooney will agitate for a move from Old Trafford to Eastlands again next summer.

The spectacle was captured on camera by British tourist Jamie Rooney, who was visiting the famous Kruger National Park in South Africa.

Mr Rooney is an exceptionally gifted footballer, but has few other evident talents.

Rooney is the exception you can afford to take a chance with.

Rooney also had six shots against Newcastle at the weekend, none of which were on target.

Big Rooney, deft Ronaldinho, believe that we can bring you and real football different fresh feeling.

Just in the past few weeks two England footballers, Wayne Rooney and Peter Crouch, have been exposed by the tabloids.

The flamboyant Manchester United winger also thinks Wayne Rooney will have nothing to prove under the Italian's reign.

Fed up with teasing over his baldness, Rooney revealed on Twitter at the weekend that he has taken action.

Still at only 18 his career has just started, Liverpool-born Rooney is a boy that everyone wants to be.

He should be better than Owen coz he is that kind of a player and has nothing in common with Berbatov or Rooney.

Although Park Ji-sung and Darren Fletcher wrapped up victory, Beckham's England team-mate Wayne Rooney did the damage last night.

Rooney was pleased with the emphatic start to the season, but says the Reds must maintain their high standards.

Manchester United issued a statement regarding Rooney's injury on Saturday evening on their official website.

One fan in the small town of Kent went so far as to build a 50-foot Rooney-as-Shrek effigy for a bonfire.

Wonder boy Wayne Rooney is the name on everybody's lips.

Wayne Rooney has found his scoring touch again after a quiet few games in midfield following a sensational start to the season.

Frank> Wayne Rooney he's got a good character and hyperactive. He makes me laugh.

Wayne Rooney is doubtful for United's trip to Blackburn on Saturday after injuring his ankle against Aalborg on Tuesday.

Minnows Barnsley and Bristol City remain in the competition, but Rooney would prefer a tussle with Avram Grant's Chelsea.

Her parents, who are on holiday in Portugal, are said to have disowned her. They have apologized to Rooney's wife Coleen.

Rooney has scored 19 goals this season, but it also his overall contribution to United's play that earned him the accolade.

And Wayne Rooney got away with a malicious foul, smashing his elbow into the back of Wigan's James McCarthy when the score was still 0-0.

United pair Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney will go head-to-head for FIFA's inaugural Best Young Player Award at this summer's World Cup.

Wayne Rooney has one of the most attractive noses in the country, ccording to researchers.

THE mortified father of Wayne Rooney's threesome hooker Jenny Thompson was in hospital last night after a heart attack.

Critics have begun to voice their concerns over Rooney's shortcomings in front of goal, but the 22-year-old is not worried.

As Rooney took the individual awards last season, his club lifted only the Carling Cup.

If Rooney wants to be held in similar esteem, he will need to mature and become a true leader in the coming years.

The coach was also pleased with the performance of Joe Cole in the hole behind Wayne Rooney in the second half.

He's put that behind him, he doesn't worry about it at all. He's shaken hands with Wayne Rooney, he's apologised and you move on.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney will return a different player now that his Manchester United future has been resolved.

Even more impressive was Ferguson's handling of the Rooney transfer-request drama.

The ratings for "60 Minutes, " CBS' only top-10 hit that season, dropped while Rooney was off the air.

You've got Rooney and Berbatov and Welbeck's fit now as well.

He is not playing in a fragmented side; there is a solid foundation there for Rooney to play his own game and thrive.

Rooney is still very young and maybe he will become the player of the century.

But Wayne Rooney has one of the most attractive noses in the country, according to researchers.

Even Wayne Rooney, unplayable at times, was tamed by the end with his team-mates conspiring against him.

Its clear that Mourinho wants the United job after Fergie goes and wants Rooney there.

But Bruce, who played more than 400 matches under Ferguson at United, believes Rooney is too young to appreciate his manager's approach.

They played with only Rooney up front and then of course he becomes the focal point of the game.

In Spain, where England are now training, Lampard is struck on the hand by a Rooney shot.

But, astonishingly, Rooney's desire to play football was called into question. There is a simple explanation according to Queiroz.

He added: "I have been hugely impressed by Rooney and everything he has done for Manchester United and for England this season. "

But he also believes that Rooney must rein in his desire to play.

Since that day, Rooney hasn't looked like scoring a goal, and that early season sharpness has disappeared.

Sunday September 28 will mark the anniversary of Wayne Rooney's arrival as a Manchester United player.

But United boss Ferguson fears Rooney could aggravate the injury by attempting a comeback too soon.

However, it was also the turning point for Rooney.

Wayne Rooney, fresh from winning the Premier League title, expressed his hopes of playing in the event.

Rooney's uncharacte ristcally quiet display against Barcelona meant a sour ending to an impressive club season for the firebrand striker.

Manchester City could have used someone like Rooney on Saturday.

Rooney was desperately unlucky not to find the net against Newcastle.

On present form Rooney, even when required to fend for himself, demands special treatment.

"I would just assess it [Rooney' s fitness] and take medical advice from the doctor, " said Ferguson.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes neighbours Man City will be firmly in the title race next term.

They were flat in the first half, a shot by Rooney that rattled the bar their best opportunity.

Rooney's given the team a lift, Rio Ferdinand is fit and the defence looks solid, while Michael Carrick has improved.

Look at the likes of Carroll and Rooney. Sure, they were talented and had immense potential.

The former United winger Mickey Thomas does not think it will take the fans long to forgive Rooney.

Citing Ronaldo's phenomenal consistency in front of goal, Rooney claims he cannot but be inspired by the free scoring wide man.

Cole feels Rooney's all-action style typifies the current generation of top-flight strikers.

Few can forget the Liverpudlian striker Wayne Rooney's hat trick against Fenerbahce during his Manchester United debut in 2004.

Rooney gets over the disappointment fast, too.

His partnership with Rooney is already something special and I think it will only get better.

Wayne Rooney wins the PFA and the Football Writer's Player of the Year awards.

At 18, Rooney truly had the world at his feet.

8pm: We have kick-off! Rooney to Welbeck, and all the way back to De Gea, whose first touch is an assured boot down the park.

I was absolutely devastated last Saturday evening when the news came through about Wayne Rooney's broken foot.

MANCHESTER UNITED have rubbished reports claming Wayne Rooney will be sold in January.

Wayne Rooney's involvement is also unclear after wife Coleen gave birth to the couple's first child on Monday.

Man United need Rooney to be at his best so they are at their best.

If you smile when no one else is around, you really mean it. ----Andy Rooney.

The pearl necklace and pearl earrings Jan Rooney wore on Oscars night are real gorgeous.

Very good. " Rooney is better" is not because "he is really better" , but "he is English" , your logic is perfect.

I am a Gooner until I die but I have to admire Rooney as the total package.

The last time Wayne Rooney netted a Premiership goal was against Chelsea in a 3-1 win.

You would say today to win the World Cup, England need a good Owen and a good Rooney.

Rooney scored the first and will be in most of the headlines as his hot streak continues.

Giggs's delivery was headed on by Jones to Rooney and then to Anderson, who nodded in from close range.

Rooney did admit that he will be disappointed if he fails to surpass his haul of last season.

His return to the fold would galvanise Macca's duds and, hopefully, give Rooney the foil he is desperate for.

Then, after Reasoner left for ABC in 1970, Rooney also left the network briefly.

Some sportswriters say he's North Korea's version of England's star forward Wayne Rooney.

The difference between what Rooney is paid and Matthews was paid is economic rent.

Now today's movie stars make millions of dollars but Mickey Rooney was paid in shiny beads.

She and fellow tart Helen Wood, 23, romped with rat Rooney at a Manchester hotel before his son Kai's birth.

Wayne Rooney recently signed a new contract with Manchester United.

Wayne Rooney equalised after Pedro scored, but goals from Lionel Messi and David Villa left United well beaten.

Your greatest achievement is on the Rooney's diving and referees's Black Whistle stoped the Arsenal's unbeaten myth.

FOR: Won titles in Spain and Italy and would ensure Wayne Rooney stays at Old Trafford.

Vidic and Rooney will come face-to-face if Serbia and England are drawn together in the last 16 in South Africa.

This could well be described as the Wayne Rooney factor.

"As far as I know, book club selections are not routinely vetted for veracity, " Ms. Rooney said.

He's never really been on the same wavelength as Rooney & Co. , but that gap is widening.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney has the most attractive nose in the UK--the snub nose, according to a professor.

The 1971 program was Rooney's first appearance as himself on television and won him his third Writers Guild Award.

"You always miss a player of Rooney's quality, but the manager has been superb in the way he's worked the squad, " Stapleton says.

They have all been questioned; Lampard, Gerrard - Rooney has been questioned at 20, Zidane had been questioned at 20.