The Wayne Rooney Show
Wayne Rooney, Premier League icon and England legend, hosts a twice-weekly football podcast. Alongside presenter Kelly Somers and comedian Kae Kurd, he discusses the biggest stories from the Premier League and beyond, sharing raw opinions and behind-the-scenes tales from his career. Expect exclusive interviews with football's biggest names and insights into dressing room drama and Champions League nights.
Episodes
Van der Sar on World Cup Heartbreak, Man United and Sir Alex
Who will win the World Cup? Who are the real favourites to lift the trophy? And what does it actually take to succeed on football's biggest stage?Wayne Rooney is joined by Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar to debate the leading contenders, relive World Cup heartbreak with the Netherlands and explain why some players thrive under the biggest pressure while others don't.They also lift the l
Romário: Will Brazil Ever Find Another R9?
Why can't Brazil produce another Ronaldo? Have they lost what made them the world's most feared football nation?Wayne Rooney is joined by Brazil legend Romário to relive the iconic 1994 World Cup triumph, explain why Brazil are still searching for the next great No.9 and reveal why he volunteered to take a penalty in the World Cup final.Romário also names the greatest player he ever saw, agrees wi
Essien & Rooney: ‘We’d have done the Suárez handball’
Could an African nation finally win the World Cup? How close did Ghana come to making history? Wayne Rooney and Michael Essien relive glory, heartbreak and unforgettable battlesFrom Ghana's unforgettable rise at the 2006 World Cup to the heartbreak of Luis Suárez's infamous handball in 2010, Michael Essien reflects on carrying the hopes of a nation, the pressure of football's biggest stage and why
Tim Cahill On The World Cup That Changed Everything
What’s it like to score your country’s first-ever World Cup goal? What separates World Cup winners from everyone else? And can England finally go all the way?Tim Cahill sits down with Wayne to relive Australia’s plucky 2006 World Cup campaign, what life was like under Guus Hiddink and reveals the mentality that took him from Australia to Millwall, Everton and football’s biggest stage.They also deb
UNCOVERED: Clichy on Mbappe, Henderson and France 2010
Gaël Clichy joins Wayne for the latest World Cup debate covering England's hopes, France's expectations and Jordan Henderson's controversial selection. There's also a passionate defence of Kylian Mbappé, with comparisons to an all-time great and a warning that football sometimes does not fully appreciate brilliance until it's gone.This is a fascinating look inside life at a major tournament, with
Why Wayne Rooney Thinks Scotland Can Make History
Can Scotland finally make World Cup history? Ryan Christie joins Wayne to reveal why this squad believes it can achieve something no Scotland team ever has. Wayne explains why he’s backing Steve Clarke’s side to surprise people, opens up on Scott McTominay’s remarkable rise and questions whether Manchester United made a huge mistake by letting him leave. Could McTominay be the player who makes the
UNTOLD: Walcott & Defoe’s 2006 World Cup Fallout
Theo Walcott and Jermaine Defoe join Wayne Rooney to revisit one of England's most controversial World Cup decisions.Did England get it right by taking a 17-year-old Walcott to the 2006 World Cup? Was Defoe unlucky to be sent home after travelling with the squad? And what really went wrong with Sven’s and Capello’s teams? The trio relive the highs, heartbreaks and untold stories from England's Wor
Unfiltered: Danny Dyer, Angry Ginge & Usain Bolt Join Wayne
Wayne Rooney goes behind the scenes at Soccer Aid with Danny Dyer, Angry Ginge and Usain Bolt. And Danny doesn’t hold back on West Ham's relegation and Jarrod Bowen's England snub.How did Angry Ginge prank Wayne into turning up for FIFA training when there wasn't even a session? And Ginge shares his candid views on Pep leaving Manchester City.Plus, why does Usain Bolt think Manchester United are f
Wayne and Moyes: The Transfer That Changed Everything
Wayne Rooney returns to Everton with the manager who gave him his debut, David Moyes. What really went on before Sir Alex Ferguson finally signed Wayne? Why did Everton have to sell their biggest homegrown star? And would Wayne have done anything differently?From secret transfer meetings and emotional reflections on leaving his boyhood club, to the untold stories behind Rooney’s explosive rise, th
Spurs Survive, West Ham Down! Wayne Rooney’s Brutal Final Day Verdict
The Premier League season is OVER and Wayne, Kelly and Kae react to West Ham’s relegation, Tottenham surviving by the skin of their teeth and Sunderland completing one of the stories of the season by qualifying for Europe.Actor and lifelong Hammer Tom Davis joins the show to give his verdict on where it’s all gone wrong, from recruitment and ownership to the club losing its identity after David Mo
No Way Man City Are This Successful Without Pep!
Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City? Wayne Rooney gives his instant reaction to one of the potential biggest managerial stories in recent years.Have City planned for this? Did Peps’ behaviour after the FA Cup final reveal this was coming, and was Maresca always the natural heir? Wayne also discusses how Pep has changed English football more than any modern manager. And that Manchester City “won’
Salah's Liverpool Outburst, My Sir Alex Fallout & Chelsea Appoint Alonso
Was Mo Salah right to publicly criticise Liverpool on his way out - or has one of the Premier League’s greats got this badly wrong?Wayne Rooney gives his brutal verdict on Salah’s explosive comments, questions Liverpool’s leadership, and reveals the Sir Alex Ferguson fallout that saw him dropped for the Manchester United legend's final home game.The Anfield Wrap’s John Gibbons joins to give the Li
Jordan Pickford on World Cup Dreams & Everton’s Rise
Wayne Rooney sits down with Jordan Pickford to talk Everton, England and World Cup ambition.Can Everton push for Europe? What is life really like as England’s number one? And how does Pickford handle pressure for club and country?Jordan Pickford opens up on Everton’s progress, his ambition to win the World Cup with England and the mentality needed to perform at the highest level. He also discusses
What REALLY Happened at Derby? Wayne & Jagielka reveal all
What’s it really like trying to stop Wayne Rooney at his peak? And how did it go when he becomes your teammate and then your boss? Phil Jagielka explains exactly what went on when he joined Wayne at Derby County during one of their most tumultuous periods, working under him as a colleague while the club battled shocking off-field issues, points deductions and constant uncertainty. From rivals to t
James Nelson-Joyce: “I want Wayne in This City Is Ours!"
James Nelson-Joyce joins Wayne Rooney in Liverpool and it doesn’t take long before talk turns to a potential role in This City Is Ours. But can he actually act? Wayne fancies his chances as an actor.There's a deep dive into football on Merseyside. Would Wayne have loved to play for Klopp? Who really runs the city - Liverpool or Everton? Expect strong opinions, Scouse humour, and a few digs along t
Bruno Fernandes On Man Utd Pressure, Critics & Captaincy
Wayne Rooney sits down with Bruno Fernandes to talk Manchester United, pressure and captaincy. How does Bruno handle criticism at Man Utd? What is it really like leading the club during difficult periods and performing under constant pressure? Bruno Fernandes opens up on life as Manchester United captain, dealing with critics, playing through injuries and the mentality needed to deliver at the hig
Paddy Pimblett SLAMS Arsenal Fans, Talks UFC & Merseyside Derby
Wayne Rooney sits down with Paddy Pimblett for a brutally honest chat on football, the UFC and life at the top.Can Liverpool handle the pressure of the Merseyside Derby? Why does Paddy hate Arsenal so much? From Liverpool and Everton to Arsenal and Manchester City, they break down football’s biggest talking points - form, pressure, scouse identity, and what really matters in big games.Wayne’s love
Rooney and Littler: The BRUTAL reality of being #1
Wayne Rooney sits down with Luke Littler. What does it feel like to perform under pressure as a teenager? How do you block out the noise when the whole world is watching? Also just how does Luke get on with Luke Humphries, and is taking risks the only way to reach the very top?From Luke's rapid rise and fearless approach on the biggest stages, to Wayne's own experiences at Manchester United and En
Wayne Rooney Reveals His Top 5 Greatest Sports Stars Ever
Wayne Rooney reveals his top 5 sports stars of all time - but who truly deserves the title of the greatest ever? And which name at No.1 will surprise you most? And why did he leave out some huge names you’d expect?Wayne shares personal stories about what was it really like meeting Michael Jordan? What happened when he sat down for dinner with Mike Tyson? He also talks about how watching Tiger Wood
Hodgson On ROCKY Ronaldo Relationship & Is Guehi Up There With Terry?
Recorded shortly before his return to management with Bristol City, Wayne Rooney sits down with his former manager, Roy Hodgson, for a revealing conversation about life at the very top of football. Just what is it really like managing players like Roberto Carlos and Ronaldo? And how do you cope with the pressure that comes with England? And why did Liverpool go so wrong? He also speaks about Olive
Rooney SETTLES Midfield Debate: Gerrard, Lampard, Scholes & Keane
Wayne reflects on the best midfielders he ever played with - from Steven Gerrard’s dominance and how he would have wanted him at Manchester United, David Beckham's quiet leadership and Lampard’s timing in the box.Wayne looks at Roy Keane’s authority, Michael Carrick’s understated control and why Scholes’ football brain set him apart. There’s high praise too for Ji-Sung Park, the relentless engine
Dowman's Breakout & The Anthony Gordon Debate
Wayne reflects on Max Dowman’s breakthrough moment for Arsenal and explains why those first moments can stay with a player forever. He also discusses how young players should be supported, balancing the hype around them with the need to protect their development based off his own experiences at 16.Wayne also addresses the discussion around Anthony Gordon's post-match comments after Chelsea and the
Michael Owen... Who Was Better At 18?
Wayne Rooney sits down with Michael Owen to look back on two of the most explosive teenage breakthroughs English football has ever seen. At the heart of the conversation is the big debate: who really made the bigger impact at 18? They also discuss whether modern football still allows teenage stars to emerge in the same way, and how today’s forwards, from Erling Haaland to Hugo Ekitike are developi
Franny Jeffers... "Leaving Everton Killed Me"
Wayne sits down with his former teammate Franny Jeffers to retrace a career that began with a boyhood Everton dream. Franny recalls joining the club at 11, the Christmas night call from Howard Kendall that led to his debut at 16, and the pride of representing his boyhood team, inspiring a young Wayne watching from Croxteth.They revisit their England call-ups, sharing the pitch together under Sven,
Why Rangers BOOED Him & Meeting Maradona
Wayne takes us on a trip through the most memorable European away nights from his career. He revisits the 2007 Champions League semi-final at the San Siro, remembering the performance from one AC Milan superstar that he still calls the best he’s ever played against. He explains why Rangers was the most hostile ground and how it got a bit personal between him and the Ibrox crowd. Wayne also recalls
Wayne Kicks Spurs OUT Of The Big Six?!
Wayne Rooney has questioned whether Tottenham can still be regarded as part of the Premier League’s traditional “big six” following their defeat in the North London derby.Wayne, Kelly Somers & Kae Kurd reflect on Spurs’ current position with Wayne suggesting their league standing reflects the level of their current squad. Does he believe Tottenham have just about enough to avoid relegation?In
Man City - Why I Want Pep to STAY & Are They Title FAVOURITES?
We have an in-depth Manchester City special for this episode and Wayne, Kelly and Kae are joined by former City midfielder Michael Brown and podcaster David Mooney. They assess how City’s season has unfolded so far and they discuss whether they will catch Arsenal in the Premier League title race.There’s a major focus on the future of Pep Guardiola: will this be his final season in Manchester? How
Villa v Newcastle DRAMA! Are Refs REALLY Hiding Behind VAR?
Wayne, Kelly and Kae welcome former Premier League referee Graham Scott to discuss modern officiating. They break down the controversial decisions from the Aston Villa v Newcastle FA Cup tie, with Graham explaining why it’s unfair to say referees are hiding behind VAR or petrified to make big calls without it. He reveals whether officials know at half-time if they’ve made a mistake, how errors aff
Francis Jeffers & John Rooney “We Want Another FA Cup Upset”
It’s a proper family affair on this week’s The Wayne Rooney Show as Wayne is joined by his brother, Macclesfield manager John Rooney, and his assistant, the former Everton striker Francis Jeffers. The episode starts where it all began: Croxteth. The trio reminisce about growing up together, with Francis recalling seeing a young Wayne up to mischief, long before the Premier League spotlight arrived
My MADDEST Moments: Goals, Chest Shaving & A Fergie Impression!
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 a
Q&A: United’s SECRET Code Names, Red Cards & DREAM Moves
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
Wayne’s Iconic Games, Being The World’s Best & Breaking Records
Wayne is joined by Kelly Somers, Kae Kurd and Adam McKola to look back on some of the most unforgettable matches and moments of his remarkable career.Wayne reflects on the goal that announced him to the world: his iconic strike for Everton against Arsenal in 2002. He describes the goal from his own perspective, admits how shocked he felt by the sheer size of the Arsenal players in the Goodison Par
Fergie Flashbacks! Rooney on Beating City & Spurs in CRISIS?
Wayne, Kelly and Kae react to Manchester United’s 2-0 derby win over Manchester City, with Wayne explaining what he loved about the performance, why the game was so significant for Michael Carrick, and whether he’s spoken to him since the final whistle. Wayne also pinpoints why it felt straight out of Sir Alex Ferguson’s era, reveals what made him jump up and shout “That’s Manchester United!”, and
The Best Of…Part 2: Fergie Silence, Anfield & Family Feuds
It’s part two of our best moments from The Wayne Rooney Show so far.Wayne recalls when Sir Alex Ferguson refused to speak to the entire Manchester United squad for two weeks after a defeat, and what that silence did to the dressing room. Wayne also opens up about the Liverpool-Everton rivalry inside his own household and the time a Liverpool fan threw a mobile phone at him after he scored at Anfie
The Best Of... Part 1: 50 Cent, Mr Tumble & Coleen in a trolley
Christmas is a time of reflection and so here at The Wayne Rooney Show, we’ve decided to give you the best moments from the show so far.Wayne opens up about a surprisingly strong grievance with Mr Tumble, before rewinding to a star-studded party in the US that took an unexpected turn when he ended the night pushing Coleen through a drive-thru… in a shopping trolley.Football rivalry takes centre st
Wayne's Shocking Christmas Dinner & Players Going AWOL
It’s a festive special of The Wayne Rooney Show as Wayne, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd are joined by Sam Allardyce and Dion Dublin for a Christmas catch-up. Wayne reveals his eyebrow-raising Christmas dinner choices and what the big day is really like in the Rooney household, while the panel lifts the lid on how footballers actually spend Christmas.Big Sam recalls the moment he discovered a West Ham
Wayne Meets…Big Sam: Why He HATED Subbing Wayne & Diouf’s ULTIMATUM
Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd sit down with Sam Allardyce for a wide-ranging chat about elite football management. Big Sam breaks down the principles that sustained his career, why he regrets not confronting criticism of his playing style sooner, gives his verdict on managers overcomplicating the game and why he’s encouraged by the Premier League’s evolution this season. He also reflects
Wayne Meets… Xavi Simons: What It’s REALLY Like Being a Wonderkid
Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd sit down with Xavi Simons at Tottenham’s training ground for a rare and revealing conversation.Xavi reflects on his journey from child prodigy with 2 million Instagram followers at 12, to international star navigating moves from the Netherlands to Barcelona, PSG, Leipzig and now London. He shares what it was like leaving Barça at 16, walking into a PSG dress
Coleen Rooney & McFly's Danny Jones On Wayne & I'm A Celeb
With ‘I'm A Celebrity…’ back on our screens, it’s a special episode as Wayne, Kelly and Kae are joined by last year’s runner-up and champion - Wayne’s wife Coleen Rooney and Danny Jones from McFly.Coleen opens up on life in the public eye with Wayne, what he’s really like to live with and the habits that drive her mad at home. She finally answers whether she actually chooses Wayne’s outfits and re
The Wayne Rooney Show Returns Friday
Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers & Kae Kurd will return with a special episode of the podcast on Friday with Coleen Rooney and Danny Jones from McFly. Make sure you follow or subscribe so you don't miss it!Catch up with all episodes on BBC Sport YouTube, BBC iPlayer or BBC Sounds.
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 1
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
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 c
Ronaldo vs Rooney: Who Was Faster? Wayne Answers Your Questions
In this special edition of The Wayne Rooney Show, Kae Kurd and Kelly Somers put your questions to the football legend himself. From his favourite strike partner to the biggest regrets of his playing and managerial career, Rooney shares the answers we’ve all been dying to hear. Who was faster out of Rooney and Ronaldo? And who makes his dream 5-a-side team made up of current Premier League stars? W
Happy 40th Wayne! Pranks, Corrie & a scrap with Calzaghe
It’s a special birthday edition of The Wayne Rooney Show as Wayne celebrates turning 40 with Tony Bellew, Alex Bruce, Darron Gibson, his agent Paul Stretford and Andy Whyment aka Kirk from Coronation Street.Paul reveals the biggest head in hands moment Wayne ever gave him, Tony explains whether he thinks Wayne could’ve made it in the boxing ring, and we hear the unbelievable tale of when Wayne off
Rooney’s Top 5 Champions League Defenders & Slot’s Istanbul Slip
Puyol or Piqué? Nesta or Stam? Terry or Ramos? Wayne Rooney lifts the lid on the five best defenders he faced in the Champions League. From the legend who left him starstruck to the sneakiest defender he ever faced, Wayne tells Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd about his battles with icons like Paolo Maldini plus the infamous red card after he tangled with Ricardo Carvalho in 2006 and why he had no issue
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 Unite
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
Kebabs With Beckham, Chelsea's Match Attire & England Camp Secrets
Wayne Rooney returns with Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd to share stories from his England days including dinner with Posh and Becks, cliques in the 2000s squad, and why he once called Chelsea players “scruffy".Why can’t he believe that Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher are good pals now? And which minnows told Fabio Capello what they really thought of his tactics DURING the game?Wayne also recalls why
Rooney Responds to Brady & Reveals Grealish Everton Role
Wayne Rooney kicks off his new podcast with presenter Kelly Somers and comedian Kae Kurd, diving straight into the headlines. He responds to Tom Brady’s jab about his work ethic at Birmingham City, calling it unfair and setting the record straight.He weighs in on the Alexander Isak situation - will he stay put at Newcastle or make a move to Liverpool? Rooney reflects on similar moments from his ow
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