• Man Utd's Big Win, Maguire’s Redemption & Should Isak Be Dropped?
    Oct 20 2025

    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.

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    35 mins
  • Liverpool Must Beat Man Utd & When Wayne Met 50 Cent
    Oct 17 2025

    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.

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    39 mins
  • Rooney On Gerrard’s Comments and Feeling Lost Post-Birmingham
    Oct 10 2025

    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.

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    36 mins
  • Liverpool's Blip, Ange's Future & Strangest Present Ever
    Oct 6 2025

    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.

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    33 mins
  • Rooney’s Top 5 Champions League Defenders & Slot’s Istanbul Slip
    Oct 3 2025

    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.

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    36 mins
  • Man United 'Have Lost Their Soul', Arsenal's Win & Wirtz Doubts
    Sep 29 2025

    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.

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    33 mins
  • Ekitike's Red Card, Bogey Grounds & Spitting Fans
    Sep 26 2025

    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.

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    38 mins
  • Potter’s Pressure, Arsenal’s Late Equaliser & Man Utd’s Gaming Edge
    Sep 22 2025

    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.

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    41 mins