The Wayne Rooney Show

1d ago

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. You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

4d ago

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.

Dec 15

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. You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

Dec 12

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. You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

Dec 8

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.

Dec 5

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.

Nov 30

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.

Nov 28

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.