The Wayne Rooney Show

Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd are joined by The Liverpool Echo's Liverpool FC correspondent Paul Gorst and Liverpool fan, and host of The Late Challenge podcast, Gareth Roberts to break down Mo Salah’s incredible post-match comments after Liverpool’s 3-3 draw at Leeds. Paul was one of the reporters at Elland Road and reveals how the interview happened, while Gareth vents his anger at Salah’s behaviour. Wayne slams Salah for disrespecting his teammates, questions his motivation, and gives his opinion on whether Arne Slot should drop him from the squad.Wayne also reflects on his own relationships with José Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson, and the panel discusses the impact such rifts have on a dressing room and whether Liverpool are reaching the end of an era. Plus, Wayne gives his verdict on England and Scotland’s World Cup groups and recalls the only red card he didn’t want VAR to overturn.You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

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 recalls keeping his 40th birthday plans secret, and how he was initially convinced someone famous had flown in on a helicopter.Coleen and Danny relive their jungle journey from 2024: why they signed up, what camp life is truly like, their favourite moments, Coleen’s toughest trial and Danny having a snake down his trousers!And Coleen reacts to Wayne serenading her with a McFly song, and both guests decide whether Wayne would survive in the jungle himself. Plus, Wayne recalls setting off a hotel fire alarm on England duty and bumping into Danny and the rest of McFly outside.You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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, Kelly & Kae are back to break down another wild weekend of Premier League action - and this time they’re joined by comedian and lifelong Spurs fan Michael McIntyre.After Tottenham’s shotless defeat to Chelsea, the team dig into the current state of the Thomas Frank project, and unpack one of the league’s most underrated rivalries: Spurs vs Chelsea.With Mo Salah overtaking Wayne’s record for most goal involvements for a single club in Premier League history, the crew reflect on Liverpool’s bounce-back win against Aston Villa and Wayne has his say after Virgil van Dijk’s pointed comments on his recent criticism.Plus, there’s love for the Danny Welbeck renaissance - six goals in ten games and knocking on the door of his first England call-up in seven years.Watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

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? Wayne also talks about what he might have done if football hadn’t been his career, and explains why, despite scoring 34 goals in a season, being a striker sometimes felt… boring. Have a question for Wayne? Send it to askwayneanything@bbc.co.uk - it could get answered on the show!

After another Premier League defeat for Liverpool, Wayne explains how he believes Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk’s body language hasn’t been good enough for the champions, and why Arne Slot’s post-match honesty might be causing more problems than it solves. An excited Wayne and Kae discuss Manchester United’s third win on the spin and Wayne gives an assessment of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. Jude Bellingham’s El Clásico performance also sparks a chat about how England could seriously benefit from more players like him. Plus, are Arsenal now title favourites? Which legendary defenders were secretly great penalty takers? And Wayne shares how he spent his birthday weekend, including a trip to the UFC in Abu Dhabi. Watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

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 offered to fight Joe Calzaghe at a wedding. There’s a look back at a special goal at Elland Road, the Ibiza prank Wayne never saw coming, and the big question: would he ever appear on Corrie? You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd unpack Man United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool. Wayne praises Ruben Amorim’s tactics, defends Harry Maguire’s England spot, and slams the “bullying” criticism. The trio dig into Liverpool’s struggles, Arne Slot’s pressure, and Mo Salah’s future. Plus, whether Alexander Isak deserves his place.Wayne also reacts to Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest sacking, recalls similarities in Roy Hodgson’s exit in 2016, and weighs up whether Sean Dyche could be the man to fix things at the City Ground.Watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

It’s a bit of a mad one with Wayne this episode that includes Liverpool v Man Utd chat, his birthday weekend, opinions on England and Marcus Rashford, and meet-ups with 50 Cent and Ed Sheeran. Wayne takes us inside his 40th birthday bash, but who did he dress up as? Which songs did he belt out on karaoke? And who ended up with a nasty injury? Musician and Liverpool fan Jamie Webster joins Wayne, Kelly and Kae to discuss why their rivalry with Manchester United is the biggest in English football. But who is this match more important for: Arne Slot or Ruben Amorim? Jamie’s appearance on the show leads to a number of musical revelations from Wayne: how did he end up on stage with 50 Cent? And Why did Coleen have to step in when he tried to change an Ed Sheeran song? Wayne gives his thoughts on England’s World Cup qualification and explains why he’s pleased the players are less certain of their places under Thomas Tuchel. He also has strong words for Marcus Rashford’s recent comments about the "inconsistent environment” at Old Trafford not helping his form. Meanwhile, we discover what led Wayne and Jermain Defoe to watch his entire wedding DVD together while they were away at the 2010 World Cup, and what was Wayne gutted to find out on the last day at Glastonbury? You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

Wayne Rooney responds to Steven Gerrard’s “egotistical losers” comment about England’s Golden Generation and shares his own take on international duty. He reflects on England managers, including when Fabio Capello told a player to lose weight, and opens up about feeling lost after leaving Birmingham. Kelly and Kae ask what led to Wayne retiring, was it gradual or sudden? He talks about losing his edge, life without competition, and the shift from player to coach at Derby County. Plus, Club World Cup burnout, summer training habits, Kae’s comedy gig in Salford, and when Tyson Fury FaceTimed Wayne. Watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

Wayne, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd get together ahead of Kae’s gig in Manchester and Liverpool’s form is the main focus after a third straight defeat. They’re joined by The Anfield Wrap's John Gibbons to dissect what’s gone wrong for the Premier League champions. Wayne asks whether the sale of Trent Alexander-Arnold has had an especially detrimental effect on the team this season. He also questions Mo Salah’s form and wonders if he should be doing more for the team.Ange Postecoglu’s future is also up for discussion. Is it all Ange’s fault or should those running the club bear some responsibility? Meanwhile, a win for Manchester United is welcomed by Wayne and Kae, but was Ruben Amorim right to suggest the words of Wayne and other United legends is upsetting the current squad’s mindset? Finally, Wayne remembers an unusual testimonial in Saudi which involved some swords and a sheep, and after a few managers received red cards this week, Wayne recalls when he was sent off for booting a bottle…at one of his own fans.You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

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 with Cristiano Ronaldo’s wink to the Portugal bench in the aftermath. He explains why he thinks Gerard Piqué was allowed to leave Manchester United, reveals the Chelsea hero who surprisingly misses out, and shares the moment he was left red-faced in front of a football great. Wayne also explains why Arne Slot would be under fire if he were Ruben Amorim after Galatasaray’s win over Liverpool, weighs in on Arsenal’s William Saliba signing a new deal, and reacts to the headlines sparked by his comments about Manchester United. You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

Prepare to hear Wayne Rooney talk about Manchester United in a way you’ve never heard before. Alongside Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd, he delivers an unmissable and emotional speech about the club, from who’s to blame for its decline to why he barely recognises United anymore, and why some players don’t deserve to wear the shirt. There’s also praise for Arsenal and their dramatic late win at Newcastle. But just how big a moment could it be?They also shine a spotlight on Crystal Palace and Wayne explains what he loves about them and their manager Oliver Glasner. But what does the future hold for Marc Guehi? There are also reflections on Hugo Ekitike’s absence for Liverpool as Wayne brands him a 'superstar' and he shares why Alexander Isak still has a lot to prove at Anfield and wonders whether Florian Wirtz has upset the balance at Liverpool.Watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd dive into the realities of playing away from home: from fans being literally spitting mad to broken toilets and cold dressing rooms.Wayne reveals why he dreaded returning to Goodison Park after leaving Everton, how sponsors gave him stick when Manchester United came to town, and why his dad refused to attend Everton v United.They discuss the psychology of managers who change tactics drastically away from home, the trend of owners demanding high xG football, and what goes through your mind when a manager publicly criticises a player, as Arne Slot did with Hugo Ekitike this week.Plus, Wayne recalls the sting of being dropped by Sir Alex Ferguson for an FA Cup semi-final, the poorly fan who miraculously improved upon glimpsing Wayne and the grim day when the United players’ clothes were ruined by toilet pipes at an away ground.Watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

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.