Beleaguered Rooney to spend week training in US (AP)
AP – Wayne Rooney has been lambasted by the British media, jeered by fans and this weekend will be burned in effigy in a southeast English town.
Rooney sent to US to aid injury recovery (AFP)
AFP – Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will be sent to the United States for a week’s conditioning work in a bid to speed his return from an ankle injury.
Rooney takes a back seat as Old Trafford revel in new hero Chicharito – Daily Mail
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Rooney takes a back seat as Old Trafford revel in new hero Chicharito
Daily Mail You only needed to walk along Sir Matt Busby Way and the other streets around Old Trafford before kick-off yesterday to recognise there is a new hero at Manchester United – and one whose … Manchester United will not spend big just to satisfy Wayne Rooney, says Alex … That's Roo told: Fergie admits 'we are not buying anybody' Sir Alex Ferguson: Rooney Won't Walk Back Into My First-Team |
Fergie warns Rooney not to expect instant return (AFP)
AFP – Sir Alex Ferguson admits Wayne Rooney could struggle to win back his Manchester United place when he returns to fitness.
Rooney right to stay put – Ronaldo
Wayne Rooney is right to have elected to stay put at Manchester United, former clubmate Cristiano Ronaldo indicated Friday.
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Rooney to be out longer than expected
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney could be out of action for longer than the initial prognosis of three weeks, manager Sir Alex Ferguson said on Friday.
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Fergie in cahoots with Rooney: Bosnich
The Wayne Rooney fiasco was staged by Sir Alex Ferugson in a bid to raise the internal salary cap at Manchester United, Mark Bosnich believes.
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Wayne Rooney backed by Fabio Capello as with Manchester derby return in sight – Telegraph.co.uk
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Wayne Rooney backed by Fabio Capello as with Manchester derby return in sight
Telegraph.co.uk Fabio Capello has confirmed that the saga over Wayne Rooney's future at Manchester United will not affect whether the Italian selects him for England, insisting the only criteria that interests him are the striker's performances. … Evra cashes in at Man United Has Rooney killed the football icon? Wayne Rooney training hard away from Manchester United – with chicken nuggets … |
Rooney stand-in Hernandez hits two in United win – Rediff
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Rooney stand-in Hernandez hits two in United win
Rediff After a week when Wayne Rooney hogged the headlines, his stand-in Javier Hernandez scored twice to secure Manchester United's first away win in the Premier League this season in a 2-1 triumph at Stoke City on Sunday. Rooney, whose stated desire to … Alex Ferguson: Wayne Rooney saga shows need for experienced successor Hernandez's hard work earns respect at United Training hard with chicken nuggets and champagne, Rooney the £50m athlete |
Fergie clears Rooney of any blame
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has absolved Wayne Rooney of any blame for last week’s uncertainty over his future at the club.
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Alex Ferguson: Wayne Rooney saga shows need for experienced successor – The Guardian
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Alex Ferguson: Wayne Rooney saga shows need for experienced successor
The Guardian Sir Alex Ferguson has cited Wayne Rooney's contract dispute with Manchester United as a reason he feels it imperative the club employ an experienced manager as his successor. Ferguson acknowledged that Rooney's aggressively pitched attempt to leave the … Javier Hernandez header: Manchester United striker has the Mex Factor! Gill: We can still attract the best United keep reputation intact |
Wayne Rooney in Dubai: Do’s and Don’ts – Telegraph.co.uk
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Wayne Rooney in Dubai: Do's and Don'ts
Telegraph.co.uk Wayne Rooney went 1-0 down in the Manchester United PR game last week, but post-payrise pictures taken at a luxury Dubai hotel this weekend suggests he has a way to go before he can equalise. By Mike Norrish Here's how Rooney can avoid any more own … Fans will forgive Rooney – Neville Rooney aftertaste Manchester, Arsenal score big wins to keep Chelsea within sight |
Terry: Rooney U-turn makes it harder for us – ESPN
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Terry: Rooney U-turn makes it harder for us
ESPN By ESPNsoccernet staff Chelsea captain John Terry says that Wayne Rooney's decision to stay at Manchester United will be a massive boost to the Red Devils, making it harder for the Blues to defend their Premier League title. John Terry has had his say … 'time will heal' Rooney ructions Neville takes swipe at City John Terry expects Chelsea domination to be threatened by Wayne Rooney revival |
Fergie aims slight at Rooney agent – ESPN
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Fergie aims slight at Rooney agent
ESPN By ESPNsoccernet staff Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has appeared to pin the blame for the recent Wayne Rooney saga on the player's agent Paul Stretford. A remarkable week at Old Trafford that begun with Ferguson revealing his star striker … Sir Alex Ferguson implies agent is to blame for the Wayne Rooney saga United beat Stoke in English Premier League Logjam in Premier League |
United need Rooney image overhaul to get their money back – Reuters Africa
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United need Rooney image overhaul to get their money back
Reuters Africa MANCHESTER (Reuters) – Wayne Rooney's tarnished image will need a complete overhaul if Manchester United are to recoup his huge salary rise through commercial deals, sports marketing experts say. The England striker, celebrating his 25th … Manchester United's Patrice Evra sees Wayne Rooney's point Rooney re-signs but not before clause comes out Evra: I'd leave if United lacked title ambition |
Rooney saga proves painful truth
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce believes the Wayne Rooney contract saga proves that Barclays Premier League players have too much power.
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Manchester United reject conspiracy theory over Wayne Rooney – The Guardian
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Manchester United reject conspiracy theory over Wayne Rooney
The Guardian Manchester United are adamant Wayne Rooney will see out his new five-year deal and have dismissed the conspiracy theory that the club agreed to an expensive long contract extension to protect their own interests by raising his future transfer fee. … Wayne Rooney's new contract 'contains targets for Manchester United' Duncan White: Wayne Rooney's compelling thriller ends with a cheap twist Wayne Rooney flees Britain with Coleen |
Man. United get boost after Rooney signs new deal (AFP)
AFP – Manchester United were able to look ahead Saturday to reviving their season after the team and fans were given a boost by Wayne Rooney’s shock decision to sign a new contract just days after appearing to be on his way out of Old Trafford.
Fergie promised £100m in move to assure Rooney – ESPN
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Fergie promised £100m in move to assure Rooney
ESPN ESPNsoccernet understands that Wayne Rooney signed a new five-year contract after being informed that the Glazer family have pledged to give Sir Alex Ferguson a transfer fund of £100 million. … Ferguson to focus on Manchester United title bid Beckham Backs Rooney's Man Utd Turnaround Beckham urges Rooney support |
Man. United get boost after Rooney signs new deal (AFP)
AFP – Manchester United were able to look ahead Saturday to reviving their season after the team and fans were given a boost by Wayne Rooney’s shock decision to sign a new contract just days after appearing to be on his way out of Old Trafford.
Andrew Hush: Ferguson shows Rooney who’s boss – Barclays Premier League – ESPN
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Andrew Hush: Ferguson shows Rooney who's boss – Barclays Premier League
ESPN "The boy has got an incredible armoury of talent and what we have to do is to wait for that maturity. We also do nurture it and try to advise and coach in a fashion which will improve his … Meet Wayne Rooney's unsavoury Mr 20 Per Cent, his agent Paul Stretford Rooney's stunning decision gets mixed reaction Wayne Rooney, attaccante del Manchester United (Getty Images) |
Man. United get boost after Rooney signs new deal (AFP)
AFP – Manchester United were able to look ahead Saturday to reviving their season after the team and fans were given a boost by Wayne Rooney’s shock decision to sign a new contract just days after appearing to be on his way out of Old Trafford.
DIGEST – Rooney stays with Man U – San Francisco Chronicle
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DIGEST – Rooney stays with Man U
San Francisco Chronicle Wayne Rooney ended a week of speculation about his future Friday by changing heart and signing a five-year contract with Manchester United. Only days after criticizing United for its lack of ambition and threatening to leave the soccer club he joined … Rooney can win back fans on the pitch: Ex-Man U stars Rooney's U-Turn Requires Some Spin Rooney determined to regain form |
Football: John Barnes believes Rooney will leave in January – Channel News Asia
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Football: John Barnes believes Rooney will leave in January
Channel News Asia SINGAPORE: It has been five days since Wayne Rooney's shocking revelation of his desire to leave the 18-time League champions. Following a series of meetings between his representatives and the club's top … Liverpool will finish in top 8, says Barnes Premier League notebook: Liverpool to Wolves |
United aim to build on Rooney contract boost – Times of India
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United aim to build on Rooney contract boost
Times of India STOKE: Manchester United's trip to Stoke on Sunday will once again be dominated by Wayne Rooney even though the striker will miss the match with an ankle problem after signing a contract extension. Rooney, 24, has agreed a new five-year contract that … Rooney's U-Turn Requires Some Spin Manchester City are flourishing without Wayne Rooney thanks to Brian Marwood Rooney says sorry |
Rooney will need goals to win fans over
Wayne Rooney scarves were back on sale at full price on Friday but it could take plenty of goals before some of Manchester United’s supporters buy the items or welcome him back into their affections.
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Rooney decision surprises Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted he was surprised to hear that Wayne Rooney had agreed to a new contract with Manchester United.
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Shock u-turn as Rooney signs new deal with United (AFP)
AFP – Wayne Rooney signed a new five-year contract with Manchester United on Friday just days after appearing to be on his way out of Old Trafford.
Rooney re-signs with Manchester United
Wayne Rooney performs a backflip and signs a five-year deal with Manchester United that will see him stay at the club until 2015.
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