Rooney On Gerrard’s Comments and Feeling Lost Post-Birmingham
Wayne Rooney responds to Steven Gerrard’s “egotistical losers” comment about England’s Golden Generation and shares his own take on international duty. He reflects on England managers, including when Fabio Capello told a player to lose weight, and opens up about feeling lost after leaving Birmingham.
Kelly and Kae ask what led to Wayne retiring, was it gradual or sudden? He talks about losing his edge, life without competition, and the shift from player to coach at Derby County.
Plus, Club World Cup burnout, summer training habits, Kae’s comedy gig in Salford, and when Tyson Fury FaceTimed Wayne.
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Wayne, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd get together ahead of Kae’s gig in Manchester and Liverpool’s form is the main focus after a third straight defeat. They’re joined by The Anfield Wrap's John Gibbons to dissect what’s gone wrong for the Premier League champions. Wayne asks whether the sale of Trent Alexander-Arnold has had an especially detrimental effect on the team this season. He also questions Mo Salah’s form and wonders if he should be doing more for the team.Ange Postecoglu’s future is also up for discussion. Is it all Ange’s fault or should those running the club bear some responsibility? Meanwhile, a win for Manchester United is welcomed by Wayne and Kae, but was Ruben Amorim right to suggest the words of Wayne and other United legends is upsetting the current squad’s mindset? Finally, Wayne remembers an unusual testimonial in Saudi which involved some swords and a sheep, and after a few managers received red cards this week, Wayne recalls when he was sent off for booting a bottle…at one of his own fans.You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.
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Rooney’s Top 5 Champions League Defenders & Slot’s Istanbul Slip
Puyol or Piqué? Nesta or Stam? Terry or Ramos? Wayne Rooney lifts the lid on the five best defenders he faced in the Champions League. From the legend who left him starstruck to the sneakiest defender he ever faced, Wayne tells Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd about his battles with icons like Paolo Maldini plus the infamous red card after he tangled with Ricardo Carvalho in 2006 and why he had no issue with Cristiano Ronaldo’s wink to the Portugal bench in the aftermath. He explains why he thinks Gerard Piqué was allowed to leave Manchester United, reveals the Chelsea hero who surprisingly misses out, and shares the moment he was left red-faced in front of a football great. Wayne also explains why Arne Slot would be under fire if he were Ruben Amorim after Galatasaray’s win over Liverpool, weighs in on Arsenal’s William Saliba signing a new deal, and reacts to the headlines sparked by his comments about Manchester United. You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.
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Man United 'Have Lost Their Soul', Arsenal's Win & Wirtz Doubts
Prepare to hear Wayne Rooney talk about Manchester United in a way you’ve never heard before. Alongside Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd, he delivers an unmissable and emotional speech about the club, from who’s to blame for its decline to why he barely recognises United anymore, and why some players don’t deserve to wear the shirt. There’s also praise for Arsenal and their dramatic late win at Newcastle. But just how big a moment could it be?They also shine a spotlight on Crystal Palace and Wayne explains what he loves about them and their manager Oliver Glasner. But what does the future hold for Marc Guehi? There are also reflections on Hugo Ekitike’s absence for Liverpool as Wayne brands him a 'superstar' and he shares why Alexander Isak still has a lot to prove at Anfield and wonders whether Florian Wirtz has upset the balance at Liverpool.Watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.
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Ekitike's Red Card, Bogey Grounds & Spitting Fans
Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd dive into the realities of playing away from home: from fans being literally spitting mad to broken toilets and cold dressing rooms.Wayne reveals why he dreaded returning to Goodison Park after leaving Everton, how sponsors gave him stick when Manchester United came to town, and why his dad refused to attend Everton v United.They discuss the psychology of managers who change tactics drastically away from home, the trend of owners demanding high xG football, and what goes through your mind when a manager publicly criticises a player, as Arne Slot did with Hugo Ekitike this week.Plus, Wayne recalls the sting of being dropped by Sir Alex Ferguson for an FA Cup semi-final, the poorly fan who miraculously improved upon glimpsing Wayne and the grim day when the United players’ clothes were ruined by toilet pipes at an away ground.Watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.
Wayne Rooney, Premier League icon, England legend, and the teenage sensation who lit up the headlines at just 16, is back. This time, he's behind the mic.The Wayne Rooney Show is your twice-weekly dose of football talk, where Rooney teams up with presenter Kelly Somers and comedian Kae Kurd to dive into the biggest stories from the Premier League and beyond. Expect raw, unfiltered opinions on today's players and managers, plus wild stories from his own career - everything from dressing room drama to unforgettable Champions League nights.You'll also get exclusive behind-the-scenes moments with some of football's biggest names. Whether you support United, Everton, England, or just love the beautiful game, this is the podcast you won't want to miss.Subscribe now and remember the name.
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