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The Wayne Rooney Show

The Wayne Rooney Show

Written by: BBC Radio 5 Live
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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.

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Episodes
  • My MADDEST Moments: Goals, Chest Shaving & A Fergie Impression!
    Feb 6 2026

    Wayne looks back on some of the wildest and most unforgettable moments of his career with Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd. He relives his stunning halfway-line strike for Everton against West Ham in 2017, and reveals whether Sir Alex Ferguson used to lose his temper seeing him try something like that at Manchester United.

    Wayne also opens up on the infamous moment he swore into the camera after scoring against West Ham, why he did it, whether he regrets it now, and why he felt the two-game ban that followed was especially harsh.

    The episode also dives into some of the Premier League’s greatest goals, including his role in Robin van Persie’s iconic volley against Aston Villa in 2013, why it wasn’t just a lucky moment, and where it ranks among the best strikes the league has ever seen.

    Plus, he revisits the famous end-to-end team goal with Cristiano Ronaldo against Bolton, how it was worked on in training, and why that tactic was often so effective for United, especially against Arsenal. Wayne also shares what it was really like playing alongside Ronaldo as he elevated himself to superstar level, and what he was like behind the scenes.

    Finally, Wayne explains why he shaved the number 19 on to his chest and what Coleen thought of it and he tells a hilarious story from a team charades game where he dared to mime Fergie’s infamous boot incident with David Beckham…right in front of the boss himself.

    You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

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    28 mins
  • Man City SLIP! Ekitike ABOVE Isak? & Man Utd Win AGAIN!
    Feb 2 2026

    Wayne, Kelly Somers, Kae Kurd and The Sunday Times chief football correspondent Jonathan Northcroft react to a huge night in the title race after Manchester City were held 2-2 at Tottenham. They discuss what Spurs’ performance could do for Thomas Frank’s standing with the Tottenham fans and whether the result has handed Arsenal the initiative at the top.

    Wayne shares why he believes Mikel Arteta has been brilliant over the past week, before they debate whether this could be Pep Guardiola’s final season at Manchester City and just how enormous his legacy will be on English football.

    There’s also plenty of talk about Liverpool after their 4-1 win over Newcastle, with questions over whether Ekitike and Wirtz are now the main men at Anfield. Wayne suggests Mo Salah’s time on Merseyside could be coming to an end, and gives his take on why Alexander Isak has struggled this season.

    Meanwhile, Wayne and Kae are buzzing after Manchester United’s dramatic 3-2 late win over Fulham. Wayne reveals who impressed him most and explains why it may soon be impossible for the United board to ignore Michael Carrick as the full-time head coach.

    You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

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    42 mins
  • Q&A: United’s SECRET Code Names, Red Cards & DREAM Moves
    Jan 30 2026

    It’s your questions answered by Wayne Rooney. In a special Q&A episode, Wayne opens up on everything from dressing-room secrets to defining moments of his career. He reveals the hilarious code names his Manchester United team-mates used while playing SOCOM, recalls Sir Alex Ferguson’s team talk before United ended Arsenal’s 49-game unbeaten run, and explains why Coleen urged him to lift the FA Cup alone in 2016. Wayne also names the modern player he sees most of himself in, the club he would have loved to play for, and the team-mate whose skill would surprise fans the most. There are candid stories about how he didn’t even tell his dad about his move from Everton to United until the last minute and whether he’s secretly proud of any red cards, and the moment he knew he’d broken his foot just weeks before the 2006 World Cup. Got something you want to put to Wayne? Make sure you e-mail askwayneanything@bbc.co.uk with all of your questions! You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

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    26 mins
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