What Wayne Rooney REALLY said in reaction to his two-match ban...

08 April 2011 00:31
Wayne Rooney has hit out at the FA for refusing to slash his ban, claiming: 'I won't be the last player to swear on TV'.[LNB]The Manchester United striker is furious after being told he must serve a two-match suspension for his four-letter outburst at West Ham on Saturday.[LNB]Sportsmail's Matt Barlow has dissected what Rooney said - with some startling results...[LNB] Four-letter fury: Rooney lets his mouth take over at Upton Park[LNB]What he said: 'I am gutted to miss two matches.' [LNB]Analysis: No kidding, Wayne. That's the thing with punishment.[LNB]What he said: 'One of which is an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.' [LNB]Analysis: Should learn to keep it shut then.[LNB]What he said: 'I am not the first player to have sworn on TV.' [LNB]Analysis: True. Gazza once told the whole Norway to 'F*** Off' but that's not really the point?[LNB]What he said: 'And I won't be the last.' [LNB]Analysis: Also true. Also not the point.[LNB]What he said: 'Unlike others who have been caught swearing on camera, I apologised immediately.' [LNB]Analysis: Well, not immediately. It took a couple of hours. Then it came with the whiff of a self-serving escape plan.[LNB]What he said: 'And yet I am the only person banned for swearing.'[LNB]Analysis: Well, no, you're not Wayne, are you? Remember Didier Drogba? But, anyway, go on...[LNB] Selective memory: Didier Drogba goes on the rampage after Chelsea's Champions League semi-final knockout at the hands of Barcelona[LNB]What he said: 'That doesn't seem right.' [LNB]Analysis:  It's not right. You really don't get it, do you?[LNB]What he said: 'Whatever.' [LNB]Analysis:  Girlfriend [insolent teenage gesture].[LNB]What he said: 'I have to accept that what's happened has happened.'[LNB]Analysis:  You do. You really do. And learn from your mistakes and behave better next time?[LNB]What he said: 'And move on from here.' [LNB]Analysis: That's a bit vague. Sounds a lot like you're dodging the issue and shirking responsibility.[LNB]What he said: 'That is what I intend to do.' [LNB]Analysis: No, sorry, I'm not sure we're getting through to this one. Send in Ashley Cole. [LNB] Taming Rooney would be a waste of time, says ex-England boss McLarenBanned Wayne Rooney blasts FA after being told he will miss Man City showdownAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion  Explore more:People: Wayne Rooney, Didier Drogba Places: Norway

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