Source: Daily_Mail
Wayne Rooney's 12 months from hell
[LNB]March 30, 2010 Wayne Rooney claims his 34th goal of a prolific season for United but hurts his right ankle in the build-up to Bayern Munich's winner and leaves the Allianz Arena on crutches. He returns for the second leg but United crash out of Europe and surrender Premier League title to Chelsea. It is nine months before he scores again for his club from open play.[LNB][LNB] Crumbled: Wayne Rooney had just scored his 34th goal of the season and was flying high when an awkward twist of his ankle sent him down[LNB]June 18, 2010 A wretched performance for England at the World Cup reaches a low when Rooney responds to Fabio Capello's side being booed off after a goalless draw with Algeria by scowling into a TV camera and telling 21 million ITV viewers: 'Nice to see your own fans booing you that's what loyal support is!' The striker later issues a grovelling apology.[LNB][LNB] Rood gesture: Rooney hits out at England fans following the 0-0 draw against Algeria at the World Cup [LNB]Aug 2, 2010 Rooney is photographed lighting up a cigarette and urinating against a wall outside a bar less than a week after returning to training.[LNB][LNB]Sept 5, 2010The Rooneys are rocked by lurid allegations that Wayne had sex with a ?1,200-a-time call girl while Coleen was pregnant with their first child. Jennifer Thompson, 21, reveals she met the player seven times over four months. Coca-Cola axe him from its ad campaign.[LNB][LNB] Confessions: Jennifer Thompson claimed she met Rooney seven times while his wife was pregnant[LNB]Oct 19, 2010 Rooney looks certain to leave Old Trafford as Sir Alex Ferguson accuses him of showing disrespect and letting the club down after he refuses to sign a new deal. [LNB][LNB]Oct 21, 2010 Amid reports that Rooney could move to Manchester City, United fans in hoodies and balaclavas turn up at his Cheshire home with a banner warning: Join City And You Will Die. The following day he signs a new five-year deal worth ?200,000-a-week.[LNB][LNB] Fan backlash: Rooney rocked Manchester United with a transfer request midway through the season[LNB]Feb 7, 2011 Rooney's ?4.3m battle with Proactive is back on after the Court of Appeal rules his former agents can challenge a decision made in his favour last July. They are suing the Rooneys for commission.[LNB][LNB]April 2, 2011 The 25-year-old mouths obscenities down the lens for Sky's lunchtime audience after completing a 15-minute hat-trick against West Ham. Another apology follows. [LNB] I don't remember Bobby Charlton doing that! Harry blasts 'silly' RooneyMartin Samuel: It's hard to avoid whiff of hypocrisy in Rooney's FA charge Graham Poll: About time Roo! FA finally show some backbone after charging United striker Hordes of Man City fans may miss Wembley semi-final after ticket theftI'll fight for new Manchester United deal, says injury-plagued striker Owen[LNB] Explore more:People: Wayne Rooney, Alex Ferguson, Fabio Capello Places: United Kingdom, Algeria, Europe
