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Tag: Wayne Rooney

Five facts about Wayne Rooney you didn’t know

Five facts about Wayne Rooney you didn’t know

March 10, 2023 by Back Page Football

A look at some of the possibly unknown aspects of Wayne Rooney’s storied career as a star at both club and international level.

Rooney continues commitment to management at Derby County

Rooney continues commitment to management at Derby County

February 3, 2022 by Michael Bolton

Wayne Rooney is navigating difficult circumstances at Derby County but his commitment to the cause has to be applauded, writes Michael Bolton.

Wayne Rooney's Rams - what's happening at Derby County?

Wayne Rooney’s Rams – what’s happening at Derby County?

July 31, 2021 by Kelan Sarson

Derby County barely maintained their Championship status last season and Kelan Sarson believes they will have their work cut out again in 2021/22.

Managerial rookie Wayne Rooney avoids relegation with Derby County

Managerial rookie Wayne Rooney avoids relegation with Derby County

May 19, 2021 by Back Page Football

A difficult first season in management saw Wayne Rooney guide Derby County to survival in the Championship.

Everton to Manchester United and back - the highlights of Wayne Rooney

Everton to Manchester United and back – the highlights of Wayne Rooney

September 29, 2017 by Back Page Football

Wayne Rooney racked up a massive haul of trophies at Manchester United but now he is back where it all started – at Goodison Park.

Are expectations too high for football's youngsters?

Are expectations too high for football’s youngsters?

September 21, 2017 by Jonathan Roberts

Jonathan Roberts believes that comparisons between young emerging football players and stars of the past is creating unnecessary pressure and expectations.

On Wayne Rooney and ‘missed opportunities’ for England

On Wayne Rooney and ‘missed opportunities’ for England

August 31, 2017 by Sean Maslin

Sean Maslin looks back at Wayne Rooney’s long England career and ponders what might have been for the nation’s leading scorer.

From Croxteth to coronation - Wayne Rooney as the prodigal son

From Croxteth to coronation – Wayne Rooney as the prodigal son

July 21, 2017 by Stefan Reyners

Stefan Reyners reflects on Wayne Rooney’s evolution as a player and person since he traded Goodison Park for Old Trafford in 2004.

Four players who could replace Romelu Lukaku at Everton

Four players who could replace Romelu Lukaku at Everton

July 7, 2017 by Back Page Football

While a move to Manchester United hasn’t been confirmed, it looks certain that Romelu Lukaku will leave Everton during the current transfer window.

Signing Wayne Rooney would only hinder Everton's progress

Signing Wayne Rooney would only hinder Everton’s progress

July 6, 2017 by Karan Tejwani

With a return to Everton imminent, Karan Tejwani argues that bringing Wayne Rooney back to Goodison Park would hinder the Blue’s future plans.

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