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Wayne Rooney

English football manager and former player (born 1985)

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Wayne Rooney: English football manager and former player (born 1985)
Wayne Mark Rooney is an English professional football manager and former player who was most recently the manager of Birmingham City. Widely considered one of the best players of his generation, Rooney is the record goalscorer for Manchester United, and was the record goalscorer for the England national team from 2015 to 2023. He has also made more appearances for England than any other outfield player. Rooney spent most of his playing career as a forward, but was also used in various midfield roles.

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Rooney targets Man Utd or Everton 'in next 10 years'

Wayne Rooney is aiming for a quick return to management in order to help fulfil his dream of taking charge of Manchester United or Everton.
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Birmingham appoint Mowbray to replace Rooney

Birmingham City name Tony Mowbray as their new first team manager, six days after sacking Wayne Rooney.
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Mowbray emerges as favourite for Birmingham job

Former Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray is emerging as the favourite to succeed Wayne Rooney at Birmingham City, the BBC understands.
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Is this the end of Rooney the manager?

With Premier League and EFL club options looking thin, what does Wayne Rooney's managerial future look like following his sacking by Birmingham City after just 83 days?
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Birmingham to sack Rooney after 15 games in charge

Birmingham City are set to sack manager Wayne Rooney after just 15 games in charge, with Blues 20th in the Championship.
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Wayne Rooney sacked as Birmingham City manager after 83 days in charge

Wayne Rooney has been sacked as Birmingham City manager after less than three months at the helm.
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Leicester beat Birmingham to stretch clear at top

Stephy Mavididi nets twice as Leicester beat Wayne Rooney's Birmingham to go three points clear at the top of the Championship.
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Championship: Leaders Leicester visit Rooney's Birmingham

Follow live score and text updates as Championship leaders Leicester City go to Wayne Rooney's Birmingham City.
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Rooney 'delighted' to earn first Blues away win

Birmingham City boss Wayne Rooney is "delighted" to earn his first Blues away win - in Wednesday's 1-0 triumph at Cardiff.
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O'Hare scores twice as Coventry beat Birmingham

Ex-Aston Villa midfielder Callum O'Hare scores twice as Coventry City beat Wayne Rooney's Birmingham City at the CBS Arena.
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Championship: Rooney's struggling Birmingham visit Coventry

Follow live text as Wayne Rooney's out-of-sorts Birmingham City visit near neighbours Coventry City in the Championship.
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Rooney ends waits for Blues win with Owls victory

Wayne Rooney wins his first game as Birmingham boss at the sixth attempt thanks to substitute Jordan James' winner against the Championship's bottom side Sheffield Wednesday.
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Bellingham nets as Rooney's Birmingham lose again

Birmingham old boy Jobe Bellingham hits the first of Sunderland's three goals as Wayne Rooney's Blues suffer a fourth loss in five games.
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Rooney says he would drink 'almost until he passed out' in his early 20s

Wayne Rooney has revealed he would drink alcohol until he passed out to cope with the pressures of professional football in his early 20s.
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Saints beat Birmingham as Rooney awaits first point

Wayne Rooney's Birmingham are beaten for a third consecutive game at Southampton, despite a second-half fightback
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Birmingham lose to Hull in Rooney's first home game

Liam Delap and Jaden Philogene score Hull City's goals as Wayne Rooney suffers a second straight defeat as Birmingham City boss.
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I owe everything to Sir Bobby - Beckham

David Beckham and Wayne Rooney, speaking in 2017 to the BBC documentary Sir Bobby Charlton at 80, pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton.
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Rooney targets Premier League return for Birmingham

New Birmingham City manager Wayne Rooney says he wants to "build the club back up to the top level" of English football.
BBC Sport - Published

Premier League return is the goal - Rooney

Wayne Rooney says it was an easy decision to take to become manager of Birmingham City. Rooney says the club's ambitions match his own and that there is a plan in place to get the club back into the..
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Birmingham City appoint Rooney as manager

Birmingham City appoint former England captain Wayne Rooney as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
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Rooney agrees Birmingham deal - Tuesday's gossip

Wayne Rooney agrees deal to become Birmingham City boss, Man Utd ready to subsidise Jadon Sancho wages to offload winger, Vinicius Jr yet to sign new Real Madrid contract, plus more.
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Messi to Barca link played down - Monday's gossip

Inter Miami coach plays down rumours of a loan return to Barcelona for Lionel Messi, Wayne Rooney linked with Birmingham City job, Brentford consider move for Sunderland's Jack Clarke - plus more.
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Rooney parts ways with MLS club after failure to make playoffs

Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has left his role as head coach of DC United.
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It is the right time to leave - Rooney

Wayne Rooney says it is "the right time" to leave DC United and head back to England after he fails to lead them to the MLS post-season playoffs.
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Rooney leaves DC United by mutual consent

Wayne Rooney leaves his role as coach of MLS side DC United by mutual consent after his side fail to make the play-offs.
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Al-Ettifaq fail in late Sancho bid - Friday's gossip

Al-Ettifaq failed in a late move for Manchester United's Jadon Sancho, Graham Potter turns down Lyon manager role, Wayne Rooney candidate for Birmingham City, plus more.
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Rooney staff not removed from seats by Apple employees - MLS

The MLS denies Wayne Rooney's claim that Apple employees moved his staff out of their seats during his side's defeat by Arsenal.
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Rooney praises Guardiola's impact on English football

Wayne Rooney says Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is "one of the best things to happen to English football".
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'Shearer should be concerned' - Kane closes in on record

'shearer should be concerned' - kane closes in on record
Only Alan Shearer stands in Harry Kane's way of the Premier League's goalscoring record after the Tottenham striker scores his 209th against Crystal Palace to surpass Wayne Rooney.
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How Rooney rescued O'Brien from football limbo

how rooney rescued o'brien from football limbo
Nottingham Forest's Lewis O'Brien discusses being rescued from footballing limbo by Wayne Rooney and DC United.
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How Kane broke the England goals record

Harry Kane fires himself into the record books, scoring his 54th international goal to surpass Wayne Rooney as England's all-time leading goalscorer. Here is how.
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Record will gave Kane 'added motivation' in Italy

record will gave kane 'added motivation' in italy
Harry Kane will have "added motivation" against Italy on Thursday as he bids to break Wayne Rooney's England goalscoring record, says Gareth Southgate.
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Limbo ends for Forest's O'Brien as he joins Rooney in MLS

limbo ends for forest's o'brien as he joins rooney in mls
Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O'Brien - left out of the squad after a failed deadline-day move to Blackburn - joins MLS side DC United on loan.
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Kane equals England all-time goals record

Harry Kane equals the England scoring record, moving alongside Wayne Rooney with his 53rd goal in the World Cup quarter-final against France.
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Injury 'hype' similar to Beckham and Rooney - Kane

injury 'hype' similar to beckham and rooney - kane
England captain Harry Kane says the "hype and noise" around his injury is similar to when David Beckham and Wayne Rooney were injured.
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Wayne Rooney: To suggest DC United job is a 'backward step' is disrespectful to the MLS

Wayne Rooney says suggestions his new job as DC United head coach is a "backward step" are a "bit disrespectful" to Major League Soccer.
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DC United: Wayne Rooney agrees to become head coach of MLS side

Wayne Rooney agrees to return to Washington-based Major League Soccer side DC United as the club's new head coach.
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Wayne Rooney: Derby County boss to leave troubled club with immediate effect

Derby County boss Wayne Rooney is to leave the relegated League One club with immediate effect.
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Wayne Rooney says England manager wanted Rebekah Vardy to 'calm down' during Euros

wayne rooney says england manager wanted rebekah vardy to 'calm down' during euros
Wayne Rooney has described how the then England manager asked him to speak with Jamie Vardy to ask his wife Rebekah to "calm down" during the Euro 2016 tournament.
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Wayne Rooney: Derby County boss hopes relegation plays on ex-owner Mel Morris' mind

Derby County boss Wayne Rooney hopes former Rams owner Mel Morris loses sleep over the financially troubled club's relegation.
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Derby County: Wayne Rooney will remain manager, says prospective new owner Kirchner

Derby County's prospective new owner Chris Kirchner indicates Wayne Rooney will stay in charge of the club next season.
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Manchester United: Former striker Wayne Rooney says club 'can't afford to fail again' in manager search

Former striker Wayne Rooney says Manchester United "can't afford to fail again" when it comes to appointing the club's next permanent manager.
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Derby County's Wayne Rooney: 'Managing is more full on than playing!'

Derby County manager Wayne Rooney invites Football Focus to a training session, and discusses life at the helm of the Championship club.
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Wayne Rooney: Derby County 'not wanted in Championship', claims Rams boss

Derby County Wayne Rooney claims "no-one wants us in the Championship next season" following his side's defeat at Cardiff City.
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Wayne Rooney: FA warns former England captain over long-stud comments in interview

Derby County manager Wayne Rooney is warned by the Football Association after saying he once wore long studs during a match "to injure someone".
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Wayne Rooney documentary: Record England goalscorer feared drinking could have led to death

Wayne Rooney speaks to BBC Breakfast about his struggles with alcohol and mental health issues before the release of his new documentary 'Rooney' on Amazon Prime Video.
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FA contacts Wayne Rooney over comments in interview

The FA has sought observations from Wayne Rooney in relation to comments by the Derby County manager in a recent interview.
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Rooney in hot water with FA after saying he changed his studs before Chelsea game in 2006 to 'hurt someone'

rooney in hot water with fa after saying he changed his studs before chelsea game in 2006 to 'hurt someone'
Wayne Rooney may be in trouble with the Football Association after claiming he deliberately changed his football boot studs to "hurt someone" during a match.
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Chris Sutton and Micah Richards open up on mental health struggles after Wayne Rooney interview

Ex-footballers Chris Sutton and Micah Richards speak about their difficulties of dealing with life in the public eye as a player, with Richards saying he was 'borderline depressed'.
BBC Sport - Published

Wayne Rooney: 'I would actually lock myself away and just drink'

Wayne Rooney, England's all-time record goalscorer, says he turned to drink to cope with the pressures of fame.
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