{"id":38020,"date":"2026-01-18T14:18:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T19:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/18\/wayne-rooney-names-two-clubs-he-could-lure-back-as-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-01-18T14:18:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T19:18:32","slug":"wayne-rooney-names-two-clubs-he-could-lure-back-as-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/18\/wayne-rooney-names-two-clubs-he-could-lure-back-as-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Rooney names two clubs he could lure back as manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/18\/wayne-rooney-names-two-clubs-he-could-lure-back-as-manager\/#Wayne_Rooney_%E2%80%98Id_be_happy_to_go_back\" >Wayne Rooney: &#8216;I&#8217;d be happy to go back&#8217;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/18\/wayne-rooney-names-two-clubs-he-could-lure-back-as-manager\/#Wayne_Rooney_hasnt_given_up_on_his_managerial_career\" >Wayne Rooney hasn&#8217;t given up on his managerial career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/18\/wayne-rooney-names-two-clubs-he-could-lure-back-as-manager\/#Rooneys_managerial_career\" >Rooney&#8217;s managerial career<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"200\"><strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"200\">Wayne Rooney has admitted he would return to the dugout soon, but only at Manchester United or Everton.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"456\">talk <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BBCMOTD\/status\/2012509182562328632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a>the Manchester United and England legend has revealed that despite enjoying a life in the media spotlight, the emotional pull from his two former clubs cannot be ignored, opening the door to a possible return to management.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wayne_Rooney_%E2%80%98Id_be_happy_to_go_back\"><\/span>Wayne Rooney: &#8216;I&#8217;d be happy to go back&#8217;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">The 40-year-old, who spent an iconic 13 years at Old Trafford, revealed his loyalty still runs deep.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">\u201cI said last week that if Manchester United called me and asked me to come on board in any capacity, I would be happy to do it.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">&#8220;For me personally, it&#8217;s my favorite football club and I&#8217;ve been there for 13 years. It&#8217;s probably one of the two clubs I&#8217;d like to go back to managing, along with Manchester United and Everton.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wayne_Rooney_hasnt_given_up_on_his_managerial_career\"><\/span>Wayne Rooney hasn&#8217;t given up on his managerial career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wayne Rooney has become a familiar face as a pundit since leaving Plymouth Argyle, but reports say his desire to manage has never waned.<\/p>\n<p>According to The Sun, Rooney is inspired by the success of his brother John Rooney, who is currently manager at Macclesfield.<\/p>\n<p>His recent shock win against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup is said to have struck a chord with the former England captain.<\/p>\n<p>The source added that Rooney believes he still has &#8220;unfinished business&#8221; and is confident he can succeed at the top level.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the setback, Rooney believes the right opportunity and the right club can unlock his potential, and reportedly still dreams of returning to the Premier League as a manager.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rooneys_managerial_career\"><\/span>Rooney&#8217;s managerial career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rooney&#8217;s journey as a manager has often been a test of his resilience as he takes charge of clubs in difficult situations.<\/p>\n<p>Derby County: Rooney started his managerial career at Derby, battling administration and point deductions.<\/p>\n<p>Despite a valiant effort that won many fans, the club was eventually relegated to Ligue 1. 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