Wayne Rooney faces barrage of abuse at Everton - and not for the first time at Goodison Park....

09 September 2010 14:11
What next in the rollercoaster week of Wayne's world?[LNB]It started with a series of lurid allegations of his private life but took a positive turn on Tuesday when he broke his 11-game goalscoring duck for England with the first goal of the 3-1 win in Switzerland.[LNB]But as fate would have it, a cruel fixture list means his first Premier League game since the story broke will be at his old stomping ground, Goodison Park.[LNB] Forgive and forget? These Everton fans never will...[LNB]Everton fans will be sure to give their former idol a hostile reception but it won't be the first time Rooney has clashed with his former employers.[LNB]There have been plenty - and Sportsmail looks back at the three most memorable.[LNB]2005It's raining cash: Roy Carroll after being hit on the head by a coin[LNB]Having left Everton to join Manchester United the previous summer, Rooney's first return to Goodison Park was for the fifth round FA Cup match in February 2005.[LNB]He had not even kicked a ball before being involved in controversy. Following his pre-match warm up, Rooney got involved in an angry exchange of  words with two members from a group of match-ball sponsors, which led to an investigation by the home club.[LNB]Tempers were running high within the stadium throughout the match with United keeper Roy Carroll being hit by a coin as the Red Devils won 2-0.[LNB]2006Following the 2006 World Cup Rooney released his first autobiography but it only served to cause more bad blood between him and the Toffees.[LNB]David Moyes took legal action against the striker after the book made allegations against him concerning events that led towards Rooney's move to Old Trafford.[LNB] Don't believe all the read: Wayne Rooney admitted the bits about David Moyes were wrong in his book [LNB]The striker conceded the accusations were false and settled the dispute with his ex-boss who donated the money from the dispute to one of Everton's foundations.[LNB]2008His relationship with Everton fans plunged to a new low in October 2008 after Rooney lost his temper in his role of pantomime villain.[LNB]Everton fans ironically cheered the striker after he was harshly booked for a foul on Mikel Arteta which provoked Rooney into pointing at the United fans in the away end and kiss his club badge.[LNB] That's what I think of you: Wayne Rooney kisses his badge in front of the Everton fans after another baiting[LNB]With the home fans riled, Sir Alex Ferguson was so worried the 23-year-old might have been sent off he substituted him moments later as the game ended 1-1.[LNB] Rooney will have a tough time at Everton! Jagielka vows to turn up heatEverton's Rodwell faces three months out after ankle ligament damageEverton striker Vaughan completes loan move to Crystal PalaceI won't give up on England! Owen wants return to international gameI'm the real captain! Rio plays down armband debate despite Gerrard showHow much is Wayne Rooney worth? (thisismoney.co.uk)EVERTON FC

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