The Wayne Rooney Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.