“Grumpy” Wayne Rooney has reportedly been informed by wife Coleen that he cannot take a job in Saudi Arabia, with son Kai now in the spotlight.
Manchester United and England legend Rooney has been busy trying to make a name for himself in coaching circles since hanging up his boots.
He did a decent job at Derby, despite suffering relegation out of the Championship, and is now at Plymouth after spending time with MLS side D.C. United and Tom Brady-backed Birmingham.
There had been talk of Rooney receiving offers from the Middle East prior to heading for Plymouth, but he saw such a switch ruled out by his partner.
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A source has told Heat World, as 14-year-old Kai begins to make a name for himself in the famed academy ranks at Old Trafford:
“Wayne is still talking about the chance to go to Saudi, but Coleen has given him a firm ‘no’.
“As far as she’s concerned, he’s had his time in the spotlight, now it’s about the kids and Coleen is very clear that, when it comes to football careers in the family, her focus is on Kai, who’s really making name for himself and is generating a lot of professional interest.
“Of course, Coleen supports Wayne and believes he can do a great job as a manager and get the recognition he deserves but, at the same time, he needs to get over himself and concentrate on being a mentor to Kai.
“It’s understandably hard enough dealing with the fact your star is no longer on the rise, but to be doing that at the same time as your sons are being catapulted to sporting fame is a double blow.
“Wayne is, of course, proud of Kai, but there has been a bit of sulkiness from him, not to mention some grouchiness and being difficult.
“Coleen is pretty frustrated – she’s not one for putting up with his moodiness and self-centred behaviour.
“She tells him he’s had it good for more than 20 years, and to get over himself.”
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Rooney’s managerial career has not played out as planned, with only 83 days spent in charge of Birmingham before being given the sack, and Heat’s source added on Coleen’s response to her husband’s coaching commitments:
“Coleen’s actually quite annoyed with Wayne.
“She’s baffled that he seems to exist in his own little world, thinking just of himself and his career – and she’s told him to snap out of it.
“She thinks it’s time he took a reality check and realised that his career is now winding down.
“Wayne gets very grumpy when he hears that – he’s used to being the star of the show.
“But now the household is more focused on Kai and [second-eldest son] Klay, too, as he’s also showing signs of being a talented player.”
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Rooney’s reign at Plymouth got off to the worst possible start, as a thumping defeat was suffered at Sheffield Wednesday, but he has picked up two draws in three games since then.
He is working on a three-year contract at Home Park.
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