WAYNE Rooney’s documentary is airing on BBC One on Saturday June 15, 2024 and offers an exclusive in-depth look into his life and career.
Rooney is talking about his children, wife and his parents Thomas and Jeanette, but what do we know about his parents?
Who are Wayne Sr and Jeanette Rooney?
Rooney’s mum Jeanette Marie is a dinner lady at De La Salle academy, the school in Liverpool where Wayne and his brothers went.
In 2021 the school came under threat of closure after two less than satisfactory Ofsted inspections.
His mother was once described as “rolling drunk” at her daughter-in-laws Coleen’s 18th birthday party in 2004 at upmarket Devonshire House Hotel.
It was reported that the same night his mother had an argument with Coleen’s mother.
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Coleen’s mother screamed at her saying: “You’ve ruined my daughter’s night.
“Your family have caused this.”
Rooney has previously been very protective over his parents and spoke about his dislike for TV host Jonathan Ross, who made comments about pictures of Thomas and Jeanette on holiday in 2003.
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Not much is known about Rooney’s father Thomas’ career.
But Thomas and Rooney’s uncle Richie were arrested in 2011 over their alleged involvement in a £100,000 football betting scam.
The investigation was centred around “suspicious” bets placed on a player being sent off during a Scottish Premier League game.
They were interviewed along with seven other men and released on bail but never charged, and they continue to deny the charges.
A friend told The Sun: “The arrests came as a complete shock to Wayne.
“He knew nothing about any of the allegations and certainly had nothing to do with them.
“He’ll be very upset because he is very supportive of his family.
“He never forgets it was their sacrifices and time that helped him to fulfil his footballing talent.”
In April 2012, Mr Rooney’s solicitor Anthony Barnfather told the BBC his client would face no further action.
He said: “Mr Rooney Sr has always vigorously denied the allegations and maintained his innocence throughout the investigation.
“He is delighted the matter has now concluded.”
How to watch Rooney 2004: World at His Feet
Rooney 2004: World at His Feet is a documentary that provides insights into Wayne Rooney’s early career, particularly focusing on his impact during the 2004 period.
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The documentary is airing on BBC One on Saturday June 15, 2024 at 10.30 pm.
It is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer since June 1, 2024.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
