Potter’s Pressure, Arsenal’s Late Equaliser & Man Utd’s Gaming Edge
Wayne Rooney is back with another packed episode, along with Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd.Comedian and actor Tom Davis and rapper Guvna B - both West Ham fans - join them to discuss Graham Potter’s uncertain future, what has gone wrong and who might step in if he leaves? We also hear about the time Wayne gave Tom an ear bashing at Soccer Aid.They also dive into Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City, but could a point at home against City be a better result for the Arsenal than we think? Wayne also shares his thoughts on Jack Grealish’s comments about the referee in the Merseyside derby, but did Coleen put the flags out again to celebrate Liverpool’s win? Meanwhile, Wayne tries to guess his new EA Sports FC rating and reveals how gaming played a surprisingly big role in Manchester United’s success during his playing days.Watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.
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Grudge Matches: Merseyside Derby, Steven Gerrard & Pizzagate
Wayne Rooney relives football’s fiercest grudge matches with Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd, just in time for Liverpool v Everton and Arsenal v Man City. From feeling sick before Merseyside derbies to locking Coleen out the house for hanging Liverpool flags up. He opens up on Pizzagate, smashing into opponents, and why his friendship with Steven Gerrard stopped at kick-off. Plus, why Jamie Carragher acted like Liverpool’s referee, why Arsenal’s squad is the strongest in the league, and why tiredness is no excuse before big games. Watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube and iPlayer, or listen now on BBC Sounds.
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Manchester United's Derby Woes & Remembering Ricky Hatton
It may be the early hours in South Korea, but Wayne’s still up to join Kae Kurd and Kelly Somers on the latest episode of the pod. Wayne pays tribute to the late Ricky Hatton; remembering not just the fighter, but the man behind the gloves. He reflects on Hatton’s impact on boxing and recalls the time he carried The Hitman’s belts into the ring before one of his biggest fights in Las Vegas. Then, the team dives into Manchester City’s win over Manchester United. Wayne watched the match with some of his former teammates but what did they make of it? What left Wayne so shocked? And who does he think should be starting for United every week? Wayne wraps up with stories from South Korea, including karaoke with Park Ji-sung, Nemanja Vidić, and Michael Carrick. He explains why they were all pictured in school uniforms and reveals how Bastian Schweinsteiger kept following him around. And what was breakfast with Rafa Benítez like? Watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube and iPlayer or listen on BBC Sounds.
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Manchester Derbies: Fergie's Fury, Balotelli Madness & Shaun Wright-Phillips
Overhead kicks, t-shirts, Balotelli and Tevez. Yes, this episode is all about Manchester derbies and to ensure this is not a one-sided affair, Shaun Wright-Phillips joins Wayne, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd to rep Manchester City. As well as picking their favourite derby wins, we also find out who received the worst hairdryer Wayne ever saw from Sir Alex, how Carlos Tevez’s move from Manchester United to City went down with the two dressing-rooms and which players got up and sang a Backstreet Boys classic at Wayne’s birthday to lighten the mood after that famous 6-1 defeat at Old Trafford. Wayne also recalls which game prompted two weeks of silent treatment to the squad from Sir Alex Ferguson, what he really thought of Mario Balotelli’s ‘Why Always Me?’ T-shirt, whether he thinks his overhead kick was better than Garnacho’s at Everton and why he was fuming when he scored his famous volley against Newcastle. Wayne and Shaun also discuss the challenges their children face as they try to make their own mark on football, while carrying the names of their fathers. Yon can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.
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The Michael Owen Debate & Was Louis van Gaal Better Than Fergie?
Does Wayne think he was better than Michael Owen at 17? That’s what you’re all here for and Wayne, Kelly and Kae discuss this on the latest episode. Wayne gives his response and reveals what it was like playing alongside Owen and what he’s really like behind closed doors.Meanwhile, Wayne remembers how a helicopter used to sometimes show up at the Manchester United training ground: but who was the passenger and where was it going? Wayne also takes us inside the colourful world of the Louis van Gaal era at Manchester United. He explains where he thinks he was better than Sir Alex, what it was like when everyone knew Van Gaal was being sacked after the 2016 FA Cup Final and reveals the incredible comment the Dutchman made the first time he met Colleen.There’s also some chat about which reality show Wayne would do - and the one thing that might put him off it, why Roy Hodgson wanted a statue in Malmo, Kae explains how the first 30 seconds of a stand up comedy gig is like a first tackle in football, and Wayne gives his verdict on England’s win over Andorra and declares whether he’d ever want to be an international manager.Yon can 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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