Wayne Meets...Steve Bracknall: Fame, Modern Football & Getting The SNIP!
Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd welcome Royal Oak assistant manager and internet icon Steve Bracknall into the studio. Steve explains his rise to fame and how even doing the supermarket shop has become nearly impossible. Wayne reveals the TV personality who annoyed him so much he decided to get the snip and shares the shocking pre-match meal he ate before his Premier League debut at just 16. Steve gives us his top three British footballers ever, the five best-dressed managers in the game, and picks his all-time Royal Oak dream XI. Plus: how Steve wound up replacing Angry Ginge in the Baller League…and the inside story on his brand-new BBC podcast. You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.
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Arsenal Unstoppable, Salah To Be Dropped? And Pogba's Back!
Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd dive into Arsenal’s dominant 4-1 win over Tottenham.Wayne explains why he’s convinced no one can stop the Gunners from winning the title this season and they also break down Richarlison’s stunning long-range strike, Eberechi Eze’s instant impact in an Arsenal shirt, and whether Martin Ødegaard will be able to win his place back when he returns from injury.After another Premier League defeat for Liverpool, Wayne suggests Arne Slot may need to make a bold call about Mo Salah. Should he be dropped? They also discuss Virgil van Dijk’s comments about the team and debates whether Liverpool’s players are quietly questioning some of Slot’s choices and the high-profile summer signings who are yet to settle.Wayne also opens up on the past, revealing why he felt guilty about David Moyes losing his job at Manchester United, and shares his honest thoughts on Paul Pogba’s comeback and what he made of him as a player and teammate. He also calls out the teammate who was so lazy that he had to be told to help the team out.
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Wayne on England’s striker CRISIS, how he INJURED his son’s teacher & his possible COMEBACK
Emile Heskey joins Wayne, Kelly and Kae for a debate on the shortage of young English strikers in the Premier League. Is it too many foreign players, modern tactics or academy coaching that is to blame? Wayne also shares his view on whether England should rest Harry Kane between now and the 2026 World Cup, and why he thinks Jack Grealish can book his summer holiday early.Emile talks about playing for the Wythenshawe Vets alongside several other former Premier League stars and Wayne reveals whether he'll be joining them. Wayne also recalls the time he seriously injured one of his kids’ teachers in a match and how he pranked everyone, including a Sky TV crew, that he was about to turn out for his brother-in-law’s Sunday league side.Plus, Emile shares what Wayne was really like on England duty, including when he told a team-mate he’d be much better than him in his position, and Wayne remembers the story of how he lost his head playing snooker in front of a stunned Theo Walcott during the 2006 World Cup.You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.
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Man City Beat Liverpool & Is Xhaka The Signing Of The Season?
Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd are back to discuss Manchester City’s 3-0 victory over Liverpool. Wayne explains why City’s emphatic win will have sent a shiver through Arsenal fans. But was it about City being brilliant or Liverpool being poor?There’s praise for Sunderland’s impressive league form and for captain Granit Xhaka: has he been the signing of the season so far? Wayne explains how experienced skippers can guide young teams through games and there’s a discussion around Jamie Carragher’s recent claim that the Premier League isn’t as good as it used to be. Wayne has an alternative view on that.They break down Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham and after Wayne took in his first senior game at Everton’s new stadium, there’s praise for Jack Grealish again after another good display against Fulham.You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.
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Wayne’s Chat With Van Dijk, McFly Duets & Gary Neville Tribute
Wayne tells Kelly and Kae about his on-air chat with Virgil van Dijk after Liverpool’s win over Real Madrid and admits one comment he now thinks was unfair. He reveals how criticism used to fire him up and names the celeb who once went too far about his parents. He also shares the moment that made his night at Anfield thanks to Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler.Wayne gives his thoughts on Chelsea’s constant changes to their starting eleven and how he’d feel if he was one of the players. He recalls how Sir Alex Ferguson used to let you know you weren’t starting at United and pays tribute to Gary Neville’s Premier League Hall of Fame nod and explains why Gary was both funny and annoying. There’s some Erling Haaland chat and how defenders should play against him, and we get the full story on a special duet between Wayne and McFly and the TV moment that never was!You 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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