Wayne Rooney: The Way It Is

by Wayne Rooney

On Sale: 03/06/2009

Wayne Rooney: The Way It Is

by Wayne Rooney

On Sale: 03/06/2009

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About the Book

Wayne Rooney, the most talked about footballer in Britain, tells his own remarkable story, from his early years with his family growing up on the streets of Croxteth, about his relationship with Coleen McLoughlin, and about life in Manchester.

What is the true story behind the most gifted yet often misunderstood character in the British game? Were there signs of things to come in his upbringing in the backstreets of Liverpool? What were the early influences that shaped his character? And how has the meteoric rise to fame and fortune affected this seemingly shy yet prodigiously gifted youngster?

For the first time, Rooney opens up about the defining years of his life as the son of a working-class family, brought up in a council house with his Everton-mad family. There followed his first tentative steps in football, the triumphs and knockbacks along the way, the accolades that began to follow his every move as a young teenager, and destiny fulfilled on his Premiership debut for Everton at the tender age of 16.

He describes how his life changed irrevocably when Alex Ferguson and Manchester United came calling in the summer of 2004, his dazzling efforts for England in the European Championships, a private life never far from the tabloid headlines, and the real story behind his relationship with partner Coleen McLoughlin.

He reveals the anguish of the foot injury that threatened his participation in World Cup 2006, and how his determination led to a remarkable recovery in time to play a part in the group stage of the tournament. And he describes how his delight at playing again for his country turned to depair after his controversial sending-off in the quarter-final against Portugal and England’s subsequent elimination in the penalty shoot-out.

And in this updated paperback edition, he revisits the drama of United’s Premiership-winning 2006/07 season and their tumultuous battles with Chelsea and giants AC Milan.

This is the story in Rooney's own words. From the streets of Croxteth to the stadiums of Germany and beyond – a journey of a lifetime squeezed into a mere twenty-one years.

Critical Praise

‘He stands head and shoulders above the rest’ Daily Telegraph

‘Remarkable’ Daily Mail

'…fascinating..' Closer

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780007319930
  • ISBN 10: 0007319932
  • Imprint: HarperSport
  • On Sale: 03/06/2009
  • Pages: 336
  • List Price:11.99 CAD
  • BISAC1 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports
  • BISAC2 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Rich & Famous
  • BISAC3 : SPORTS & RECREATION / Football
  • BISAC4 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs
  • BISAC5 : SPORTS & RECREATION / Soccer

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