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.
Subscribe now and remember the name.
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.
Subscribe now and remember the name.
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 stage as Wayne reflects on the Manchester United vs Arsenal feud, including exactly what happened in Pizzagate. He also imagines how he’d cope in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here and reacts to Danny Jones’ close encounter with a snake and find out why Wayne offered out Joe Calzaghe at a wedding.
The stories keep coming as Wayne explains how he tried to bring swords home from Saudi Arabia, recalls a surreal trip to South Korea where he ended up dressed in a school uniform alongside Rio Ferdinand and Bastian Schweinsteiger, and remembers the moment he and Rio somehow found themselves on stage with 50 Cent.
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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 player had gone home for Christmas and wasn’t coming back for the next game, and shares stories from an era when playing on Christmas Day - and drinking afterwards - was all part of the job. Dion explains why some players deliberately stayed out of their manager’s way over the festive period, how he ended up releasing a Christmas album, and why he’s recently popped up on EastEnders.
There are also tales of expensive bottles of wine being demolished by Wayne’s father-in-law, bumping into the entire Liverpool squad in hospital, sunshine mid-season breaks to Dubai (including one Wayne missed), and a debate on whether having just one Premier League game on Boxing Day has ruined a great footballing tradition.
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Wayne, Kelly and Kae react to Liverpool’s dramatic 2-1 win at Tottenham and ask the big question: are Liverpool still just in the title hunt?
Wayne gives an inside view from the stands as Arsenal edged Everton 1-0, with Declan Rice impressing him more than anyone on the night and asked whether he could be the next England captain? He also pushes back on the criticism of Viktor Gyökeres, explaining why the striker is actually doing far more for Arsenal than many realise, and debates whether Mikel Arteta’s side are ruthless enough to go all the way and win the Premier League.
There’s a deep dive into Leeds United too, with praise for Daniel Farke’s impact and Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s superb form. Wayne discusses whether Calvert-Lewin could force his way into World Cup contention and recalls what it was like playing alongside him at Everton.
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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 on working with Wayne: how he wishes he'd managed him earlier and why he never wanted to sub him off. He also shares why he was so disappointed not to be given longer at Everton. Plus, Sam shares some classic dressing-room stories: from warning a player he had 30 minutes to save himself after a champagne night out, to urging Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish to speak his mind to the squad after a bad defeat. You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.
Wayne gives his verdict on Sunderland’s victory in the Wear-Tyne derby and explains why he was shocked by Newcastle’s performance. He also reflects on his memories of coming up against Sunderland boss Régis Le Bris last season and shares his thoughts on whether Granit Xhaka has been the signing of the season. Sunderland fan Chris Wynn and Newcastle Fans TV’s Lee Lawler also react to the game at the Stadium of Light. Talk about contrasting emotions…
BBC football journalist Nizaar Kinsella sheds light on Enzo Maresca’s comments about feeling unsupported at Chelsea, with Wayne warning why the head coach must tread carefully when dealing with the club’s hierarchy, and Chelsea Fan TV’s Alex Harris offers another perspective on the growing tension at Stamford Bridge.
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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 dressing room with Neymar and Mbappé, and why Neymar became a mentor.
He opens up about choosing Tottenham, his Premier League ambitions, and the player who’s impressed him most in England. Plus, Wayne recalls Ruud van Nistelrooy’s fiery clashes with Cristiano Ronaldo, his childhood idol Duncan Ferguson, and even the time Barcelona’s goalkeeper drove over his foot.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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 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?
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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.
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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.